Finding tech content relevant to regional Australia isn’t easy. Most popular podcasts assume you’re in Silicon Valley, London, or at least Sydney. Their advice often doesn’t translate to regional contexts.

I’ve compiled podcasts that either focus on regional Australia or have significant regional relevance.

Australian Tech Podcasts

StartUp Daily

What it is: Daily news and interviews from Australia’s startup ecosystem.

Regional relevance: Melbourne-heavy but increasingly covers regional ventures and remote work. Occasional regional founder interviews.

Listen if: You want to stay current on Australian tech news with some regional content.

Where: All major podcast platforms

Risky Business

What it is: Weekly cybersecurity news and analysis.

Regional relevance: Australia-based, Australian perspective on security news. Regional businesses face the same threats discussed.

Listen if: You’re responsible for business security and want informed commentary.

Where: risky.biz and podcast platforms

The Gig Economy Podcast

What it is: Discussion of freelance, contract, and flexible work.

Regional relevance: Directly applicable to regional workers accessing metropolitan or global clients remotely.

Listen if: You’re doing freelance or contract tech work from a regional base.

Where: Major podcast platforms

Agriculture Technology

AgTech…So What?

What it is: Conversations about agricultural technology with Australian focus.

Regional relevance: Very high. Regional agriculture is the context, not the exception.

Listen if: You work in ag-tech or your business serves agricultural clients.

Where: Major platforms

The Farmers’ Club Podcast

What it is: Broader farming discussion with regular technology segments.

Regional relevance: Very high. Made by and for regional Australians.

Listen if: You want tech in context of broader agricultural business.

Where: ABC podcast platforms

Groundcover Podcast

What it is: GRDC podcast covering agricultural research including technology.

Regional relevance: Very high. Australian grains research directly applicable.

Listen if: You’re interested in research-backed agricultural technology.

Where: GRDC website and platforms

Business and Entrepreneurship

How I Built This (NPR)

What it is: Stories of building businesses, mostly US-based.

Regional relevance: Not specifically, but entrepreneurship principles transfer. Regional founders say it’s inspiring.

Listen if: You want motivation and business-building stories.

Where: All major platforms

My First Million

What it is: Business ideas and entrepreneur discussions.

Regional relevance: Low for specifics, but idea generation is universal.

Listen if: You want business idea inspiration regardless of location.

Where: Major platforms

The Indicator from Planet Money

What it is: Short (10 minute) daily economics explanations.

Regional relevance: Economic literacy relevant everywhere. Short format fits busy schedules.

Listen if: You want to understand economic trends affecting business.

Where: NPR and platforms

Remote Work and Lifestyle

Ditching 9 to 5

What it is: Stories and advice about location-independent work.

Regional relevance: High. Many stories from people who chose regional locations.

Listen if: You’re building or considering a location-independent work life.

Where: Major platforms

The Remote Work Podcast

What it is: Discussion of remote work practices and culture.

Regional relevance: Moderate. Remote work principles apply regardless of where you’re remote from.

Listen if: You’re managing remote work or teams.

Where: Major platforms

Technology Skills

Syntax (Web Development)

What it is: Web development discussion, practical and accessible.

Regional relevance: Low specifically, but skills content is location-independent.

Listen if: You’re learning or improving web development skills.

Where: syntax.fm and platforms

The Changelog

What it is: Software development conversations.

Regional relevance: Low specifically, but developer discussions are universal.

Listen if: You’re a developer wanting to stay current.

Where: changelog.com and platforms

Making Podcasts Work

Tips for getting value from podcasts:

Listen during existing time: Commutes, walks, exercise, household tasks. Don’t create extra time.

Use variable speed: 1.5x works for most content, saving significant time.

Subscribe selectively: Better to follow few podcasts consistently than many sporadically.

Take notes or flag: Most apps let you save episodes or timestamps. Flag things to follow up.

Share with colleagues: Interesting episodes become conversation starters.

What’s Missing

I’d love to see more:

• Regional Victorian specific tech content
• Small business technology from Australian perspective
• Regional digital transformation stories

If you know of podcasts I’ve missed, particularly with regional Australian relevance, let me know. I’ll update this list.

The podcast medium works well for regional workers—you can access quality content regardless of geography. These recommendations help cut through the volume to find relevant material.