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In this episode, Emilie and John sit down with Holdsworth CEO Lyn Ainsworth to discuss how “dementia-friendly” events break longstanding stigmas, support carers of people living with dementia, and bring the community together.  During Dementia Awareness Week, Holdsworth hosted various events with the Woollahra Dementia Alliance. Their next event, on the 16th of October, is [...]Read More... from Friday Drive Interview with Lyn Ainsworth

Australian jazz music legend James Morrison has a career spanning four decades. He has earned a claim as a trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator and conductor.  James sat down to discuss his musical background and share some stories on Monday Drive with Alan Field ahead of his concert at the City Recital Hall with piano virtuoso [...]Read More... from The Sounds and Stories of James Morrison

On Saturday 21 September it would have been Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday. How will you remember one of the most poetic and humanitarian musicians of the 20th century? In this interview, Monsieur Camembert vocalist, Yaron Hallis, draws on his memories of discovering the singer who went by the same name as his father. Hallis recalls [...]Read More... from Monsieur Camembert Leonard Cohen Show

You’ve been to a Cabaret, but it’s likely you’ve never experienced a Cabarave! This September, Brendan de la Hay is performing The Philosopher’s Strip in Darlinghurst’s The Emerald Room. The Emerald Room is a unique cabaret restaurant in Darlinghurst. In this interview, hear from from Brendan de la Hay about his magical, outwandish, and legally [...]Read More... from The Philosopher’s Strip The Emerald Room

On what would have been Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday (21 September), Monsieur Camembert is hosting a show at the State Theatre to celebrate Cohen’s music, poetry, and his overall impact on the arts.  In this episode, we are joined by one of the show’s special guests, Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell, as she explores how her [...]Read More... from Lyn Bowtell Making her State Theatre Debut in Leonard Cohen Show 

Following the shocking revelation of the hole in the ozone layer, ultraviolet rays quickly became a hot topic among parents. The focus on sun safety and skincare, particularly for kids, has never been more critical. In this episode of Eastside Radio Podcast, we are joined by Simon Board, Head of PDHPE at Kambala, to discuss [...]Read More... from Dermscreen Simon Board

TV stations claim they would face financial collapse if the government bans gambling advertising. Is this the case? David Barr talks to Andrew Hughes from ANU who disputes this.  [...]Read More... from Does Free-to-Air TV Really Need Gambling Ads to Survive?

Australia is lagging behind on the way chickens are treated, with the fast food outlets among the biggest offenders. David Barr talks to Molly Tamulevich from World Animal Protection . [...]Read More... from Chicken Welfare

The acclaimed Australian artists, Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams, are a unique soul-pop duo. They’ve been collaborating since 1989, known for their innovative approach and seamless fusion music. Listen in to John McNamara on Friday Drive as he chats with these iconic musicians about their extensive career, recent performance experiences and the changes they had [...]Read More... from Friday Drive Interview with Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams

We are in the middle of a solar revolution. David Barr talks to Peter Martin, visiting fellow from the Crawford School of Public Policy (ANU), what the advantages are of solar power as opposed to nuclear power. Solar wins hands down. [...]Read More... from Nuclear or Solar?

Raised by a country music legend and an opera singer, Ruby Jackson is a talented musician from Sydney, known for her evocative voice and rich, melodic compositions. Her music, a blend of folk, indie, and pop influences, captivates audiences with its heartfelt lyrics and soulful performances. With each release, she continues to explore new depths [...]Read More... from Wednesday Drive Interview with Ruby Jackson

Luke is a Northern-Sydney comedian and musical artist. He’s best known for his musical comedy ‘Chronic’ (2011) and his nationally touring children’s act ‘The Vegetable Plot’ signed to ABC Kids. He is a dynamic musician from Northern Sydney, renowned for his witty lyrics and engaging stage presence. Known for blending rock, blues, and comedic elements, [...]Read More... from Tuesday Drive Interview with Singer-Songwriter Luke Escombe

Living Hot by Clive Hamilton and George Wilkenfeld The authors are not new to writing about climate risks. Their new book, Living Hot, offers guidelines about living in a world in which temperatures increase by 2 degrees or more. The scientific community considers the goal of limiting global heating to under 2 degrees is probably [...]Read More... from Living Hot

On 11 June 1964 The Beatles arrived in Australia for a 16 day tour, and the place has never been the same. Greg Armstrong and Andy Neill have written about it. David Barr talks to them about the book “When We Was Fab : Inside The Beatles Australian Tour 1964”. The book is available on [...]Read More... from “It Was 60 Years Ago Today…”

Martha Wainwright is part of the McGarrigle/ Wainwright canadian musical clan. She is the daughter of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III and sister of Rufus Wainwright. David Barr talks to her about her music and influences at the start of her 2024 Australian Tour. [...]Read More... from Martha Wainwright Interview

Our own Aussie Winnie Su found her love for the piano at the age of 7 by listening to her neighbours playing next door. She was awarded her Licentiate Lmus.A Diploma at the age of 14, having made her concerto debut at 12. She has numerous awards to her name, not least of which is [...]Read More... from Alan Field Interviews Winnie Su On Monday Drive

Australian vocalist and composer Gregg Arthur follows in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Tony Bennett as one of the great interpreters of The Great American Songbook. He joined Eric Gyors and Virginia Lowe from Wenesday Drive to speak about his experience on stage, his last album and artists with whom he has [...]Read More... from Gregg Arthur’s Great American Songbook

Malcolm Bligh Turnbull, Australian former politician and businessman who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. This week Alan Field welcomed him as a guest in our Bondi Studio to chat about his life, his book and his taste [...]Read More... from Interview with Malcolm Turnbull: 29th Prime Minister of Australia on Monday Drive with Alan Field

Bangers & Mash is a good-old home-cooked variety night featuring banging tunes and mad mash-ups served up by Australia’s greatest live acts. In this episode Emilie and John from Friday Drive chat to Catherine about the amazing concept and all you need to know about Bangers and Mash! [...]Read More... from Interview with the host of Bangers & Mash: Catherine Alcorn on Friday Drive

Ralph is back touring Australia. The “Streets of London” singer/songwriter sits down with David Barr to talk about his music and perform some songs. Ralph will be playing at The Concourse Chatswood on Friday 9 February as part of his Streets of Oz Tour 2024. [...]Read More... from A Chat with Ralph McTell