In this episode, we sit down with Bendigo’s newest mayor to uncover the man behind the title: the humour, the service, the leadership, and the sacrifice that most never see.

We dive into:– Growing up as “one of the Prince twins” and the roots of his community values– Service over spotlight: why leadership found him, not the other way around– The campaigns — three cracks, plenty of persistence, and the long road to council– Altruism in real life: checking in on strangers, helping the hurting, and giving without expecting– Public pressure, scrutiny, and staying grounded with humour– Loneliness, purpose, and the cost of carrying so much for so many– What Bendigo could become in the next decade — and the role he hopes to play– Family legacy: the impact of his mum, and the values he’s determined to pass on

Quote of the episode:

"I think that’s how you change the world — one person at a time. But it’s not one person at a time; it’s each person. It’s exponential."

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