Healesville Tales

leisure, history, society, culture · EN-AU

Healesville Tales is a podcast celebrating the people, stories and spirit of the Healesville community. Hosted by lifelong Healesville local Kersten Gentle, the podcast shines a spotlight on the individuals, businesses, sporting clubs, community groups, schools, businesses and events that make Healesville such a special place to call home. The podcast continues a tradition that began more than 35 years ago with Healesville Tall Tales, a live storytelling event created by Kersten, and The Gateway Festival, which captured the memories and experiences of local residents. Now, those conversations continue in a new format, sharing the stories of people who have helped shape our town, and those who continue to do so today. In a world where negative stories often dominate the headlines, Healesville Tales focuses on the positive. Through engaging conversations, we explore local achievements, community co