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Jamie Redfern

Jamie was Australian entertainment's most successful child entertainer. Currently, he remains one of Australia's finest entertainers – and is also a contemporary vocal coach, songwriter, motivational speaker, journalist, and television producer. The Jamie Redfern story is part of Australian show business history. Now regarded as a living legend, the many accolades Jamie has achieved in his wonderful career speak for themselves and listed below are only a few. • Australia's highest paid and most popular entertainer • The founding team member on Australia's legendary television phenomenon Young Talent Time. • 22 silver record awards. • 22 gold record awards ( the equivalent of numerous platinum awards by today’s standards ) • Logie awards. • The King of pop award ( Australia's best male vocalist ) • Three time winner of Australia's most popular record of the year award. • Record breaking return appearances by unprecedented public demand on 6 major USA television shows including the legendary Johnny Carson Show and the Mike Douglas show. • The amazing title of Australia's Mr Show business. • Named by Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Junior as the best child singer and performer in the world. Jamie’s return to live performing is something his fans have long waited for, and he’s singing and performing better than ever !

Mr Showmanship, Liberace – as controversial as ever!

Mr Showmanship, Liberace Many of you will remember my fabulous trip to Uncle Sam's homeland. In 1972 and 1973 I toured as special guest artist...

Jamie Redfern – Young Talent Team – My Top 10

Controversial? We'll See. This article may seem a little risky and controversial for me to write, but I'm going to write it all the same....

Jim’s Young Talent Time Machine – Juanita Coco Tribute

Juanita Coco Tribute My second tribute to Young Talent Time is not as packed with memories and commentary as I’d like it to be –...

Jamie Redfern – When I’m 64, or was that 65?

I’ll be turning 65 next April, and the thought of it made me sit back a little recently and reflect on my life. Like...

Jamie Redfern – I Believe You Debra Byrne

My Friend Needs Validation and Support - Here It Is. Many people would be aware of the painful YTT memories my Young Talent Time sister,...

Jim’s Young Talent Time Machine – Derek Redfern Tribute 

Derek Redfern Tribute Jamie: It’s been close on 40 years since you appeared on YTT, what have you been doing since that time? Derek: Well, where do...

When Kettles Were Made of Gold – Part Two 

    In part two of my tribute to the legendary Singing Kettles, we continue with Bill and Kathy as they reminisce about a wonderful show...

When Kettles Were Made of Gold – Part One 

The Singing Kettles were undeniably pioneering legends of Australian country music, and a major reason the music genre would go on to become as...

Jim’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party – Savage Times

  Great To Be Back Hey guy's, it's been a long time since I last posted an item on the TAGG-Toorak Times website - too long...

Just Being Greedy

The music world has lost yet another amazing singer/songwriter, Andrew (Greedy) Smith. The Mental As Anything band member, who was described by a close...

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First 100% sustainable mobile site facility for major construction projects

Australia’s largest construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group, CPB Contractors, has launched EcoPro Site Facilities (off-grid), its first zero emission and self-sufficient mobile site office. Purposefully designed and built by the contractor’s plant and assets team, the prototype has been deployed to its first major infrastructure project in Sydney after undergoing comprehensive […]

Red Energy selects Zepto to power PayTo for bill payments, marks industry-first for utilities sector

Anthony Young (L) Chris Jewell (R) The industry-first partnership sets a new standard for real-time, secure pay-by-bank customer bill payments in the utilities sector Zepto, the leading innovator in account-to-account payments, has today announced a partnership with electricity and gas provider Red Energy to offer PayTo for bill payments—setting a new standard for fast and secure payments […]

Record Attendance Numbers Expected At The Sydney International EV Show

This November the international auto show will return reimagined for the future after a 12-year absence. Future Drive AutoShows will present the Sydney International EV AutoShow at the Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with attendance expected to exceed 35,000 visitors over three days. The expo provides EV enthusiasts and the inquisitive with a unique […]

New Australian sustainability podcast launches

A new Australian climate and sustainability podcast series aims to help inspire and inform those working for decarbonisation, nature repair, and a less wasteful and polluted world. The new Track Changes podcast, hosted by former climate and sustainability journalist Murray Griffin, will feature Australian and international interviewees. Mark Tilly, Asia Pacific editor for Carbon Pulse […]

NSW solar battery incentive pivotal to delivering cleaner, cheaper energy for all

Solar Citizens welcomes the NSW Government’s new financial incentive for household batteries, under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), available from Friday 1 November. “The introduction of the new battery incentive under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme shows that the NSW Government is taking consumer energy resources seriously, and acknowledges the important role household batteries will play […]

How Modern Lifestyles Are Shaping the Future of Real Estate

Today’s lifestyle choices are more connected to real estate decisions than ever before. The way we work, play, and prioritise our well-being directly influences the types of properties we seek. Whether it’s embracing suburban life, adapting homes for remote work, or living sustainably, the real estate market...

Conversations With My Cat by Chuck McKenzie & MacReady McKenzie with Ripley McKenzie

Some time last year I was gifted with an eARC of this book. It was not good timing for me, I had covid and should have been in bed. As I haven’t yet figured out how to transfer ebooks to my phone…reliably, I sat up and read...

Mars Wodonga to be Australia’s first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution by 2026 with new solar thermal plant

In a significant move towards achieving its net zero emissions by 2050 commitment, Mars Incorporated has announced that its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, which produces PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®, will become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution, for both electricity and process steam, within the next […]

Logicalis recognised as Global Sustainability Partner of the Year, for the second consecutive year at Cisco Partner Summit 2024

Logicalis, a leading global digital managed services provider, has been awarded Global Sustainability Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit 2024 for the second year running. Announced in Los Angeles, the awards identify Cisco’s top-performing partners who have demonstrated dedication and innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed. Logicalis received the accolade […]

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in power sector during Q1-Q3 2024

GlobalData has announced the latest Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank the advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the power sector during Q1-Q3 2024. See the rankings and findings below. Financial Advisers JP Morgan and Rothschild & Co top M&A financial advisers […]

ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS PRESENT SOLUTIONS TO END PLASTIC WASTE

IPPIN 2023 alumni, The Ocean Clean Up, deploy their ocean cleaning technologies around the globe.  CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is gathering environmental entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region in a Demo Day to showcase their innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste. The rate of plastic production has grown faster than any other material since […]

Trillion Trees Australia and Identity Digital Partner to plant 25,000 trees in Australia

Trillion Trees has partnered with leading global provider of top-level domains Identity Digital to plant 25,000 trees in Australia over the next 4 years. This will help to offset carbon emissions, impact local air quality, and improve biodiversity. With ambitious environmental goals currently spanning two continents (and counting), the partnership shows Identity Digital’s efforts to enhance the sustainability […]