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Hard times make for strong men, and Antonin Murdock’s childhood was as rough as it gets. Now, he’s a Ranger, the only law for colonists seeking their fortune far from home. Murdock’s investigation into a missing freighter takes him to Coracaesium, a world he discovers has been turned into a stronghold by brutal pirate forces. They are more organized than anything he’s seen before, equipped with advanced weaponry, and led by a tactical and strategic genius.

In this compelling sequel to Major Jake Fortina and the Tier One Threat, Jake Fortina, now married to Italian Carabinieri officer Sara Simonetti, must stop an international security threat directed by a Russian oligarch at the United States, Italy, and democratic Europe. Recently assigned to the US Embassy in Rome, Fortina also confronts a domestic threat developing in the US Army’s as well as the US Embassy’s ranks, while the specter of rising global authoritarianism looms in the background.

Murdock’s investigation into a missing freighter takes him to Coracaesium, a world he discovers has been turned into a stronghold by brutal pirate forces. They are more organized than anything he’s seen before, equipped with advanced weaponry, and led by a tactical and strategic genius.

As the Commonwealth reels from the devastating losses at the Battle of Coracaesium, Ranger Antonin Murdock is determined to track down the source of Sanya Baretto’s top-of-the-line weapons. The first problem? The one man who knows where is a ruthless crime lord; someone as brutal as he is unpredictable. And that’s just the start of a hunt, which will propel Murdock from the murky underbelly of Commonwealth space to beyond its frontier. And when there, amid the largest battle since the Tahni War, Murdock will confront a harsh truth.

Research Fellow Deepika Mathur of Charles Darwin University discusses with Rick Ralph the challenges Australia faces in terms of managing its emerging Solar PV Panels stockpiles, in particular how this is impacting remote and regional Australia's waste management practices.

To do the right thing isn’t always to do the easy thing, and for Commonwealth Ranger, Antonin Murdock, that’s a lesson he’s learning the hard way. After the cataclysmic battle with Sanyo Baretto’s forces, the true architect of the Pirate Wars emerges from the shadows. Now, Murdock’s on the run. Baretto’s pirates are as cunning as they are resourceful, the Commonwealth Fleet is a titanic juggernaut, and both are closing in fast. With few friends left, it’s a good thing the ones he does have are the best.

The Garbologist unwraps with Rose Read CEO of the National Waste Recycling Industry Association (NWRIC) its recently published report quantifying the significance of the industry's $4.8 billion per annum economic contribution to the Australian an industry directly supporting 36,000 jobs

Rick Ralph catches up with Australia's Trevor Evans Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Recycling discussing what's next on government waste reforms process and early results from the introduction of the countries recyclables export bans of glass, tyres, plastics and paper & Cardboard

The Garbologist unwraps with Jason Mundy First Assistant Secretary Australia's National waste Policy Action Plan and how it provides the framework for setting a new unified direction for waste and recycling in Australia.

The Garbologist unwraps with young mum of 2 small children Jessica Blackmore, as a new mum in 2017 from her small home in Darwin she developed a range of sustainable baby items the centre piece being her locally Northern Territory designed reusable baby nappy. Recently named '2020 Australian mum entrepreneur of the year' Jessica Blackmores 'Archer and I' baby products are now distributed world wide and have become sought after designer items.

Horticulturalist Mark Rayner of Rocky Point Mulching talks with The Garbologist about how important soil Improvers are to agricultural, how these are manufactured and the different applications of mulching. Soil improvers function very differently to potting mixes and this podcast gives an insight to whay and how they function

NT Recycling Solutions in Darwin has commissioned what is arguably the country's most remote and most technically advanced Materials Recovery Facility's to process Darwin's kerbside and commercially collected recyclables. Rick Ralph talks to NTRS General Manager Dean Caton about the opportunity this presents to the region.

Lesley Van Stavern founder of ReGen Plastics and Community for Waste Reduction talks about how Cairns business networks are achieving waste reduction and growing small business opportunities.

This podcast unwraps the manufacturing process of producing potting mixes from household collected recyclables and organics dropped off at Council waste transfer stations. Mark Rayner Production Manager at Rocky Point Soil Improvers chats with Rick Ralph about producing quality plant mixes at one of Australia's most modern production facilities.

In 2018 the Chinese governments decision to tighten the specifications on the importation of recyclables collected from around the world resulted in unprecedented attention by all levels of government, the media and general public as the world finally took notice about the importance of recycling and its role in protecting the environment. Twelve months along, so what has been the result of this decision and what has changed in the way we manage our recyclables. Rick Ralph talks with industry professional and leading expert in his field Mr Nick Harford from Equilibrium about what that decision...

Michael Kennedy of Kennedys Timbers the champion voice of timber recycling unbundles with the The Garbologist the story of used timber recycling and lost practices of remanufacturing new products from old discarded timbers, including power poles and bridge beams.

The Garbologist unwraps with Mark Smith CEO of Queensland's peak Waste and Recycling Industry Association the industry's 2020 State Election manifesto, setting out what are the sectors priorities for the next term of government.

Exceeding community expectations in odour control and meeting 'worlds best practice' in terms of composting, the garbologist explores with Phoenix Power Recyclers GM Chris Alexander in-vessel composting leading the future in food and green organics processing.

The Council of Australian Governments has agreed the timetable to ban waste glass, tyres, plastics and paper & cardboard. First Assistant Secretary - Waste and Recycling Taskforce - Kristin Tilley talks with The Garbologist about what are these waste export bans, how they will work and when they will be introduced.

IN THIS COMPELLING third installment of the Jake Fortina global thriller series—set predominantly in Italy—US Army Lieutenant Colonel Jake Fortina and his Italian Carabinieri bride, Sara Simonetti-Fortina, must each face deadly threats from different enemies. Meanwhile, Jake Fortina’s decision to seek a change in his life’s mission turns out to be far more momentous than he expected. In facing dark criminal and international forces head-on, Jake’s new mission will require him to seek the assistance of his closest allies while employing his utmost resourcefulness and agility.