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Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews. You will get breaking news as well the latest from  activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians. You'll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.

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Sydney Eisteddfod : Interview With General Manager Annette Brown

15, March 2024

When Annette Brown was 15 years old, she was desperate to get on stage. One day, she finally met a “special teacher” that believed in her and let her took the stage of the Sydney Opera House. Since then, she has never forgotten that day. That is exactly what Sydney Eisteddfod is about. The cultural […]

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Interview with Malcolm Turnbull: 29th Prime Minister of Australia on Monday Drive with Alan Field

06, March 2024

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 […]

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A Chat with Ralph McTell

07, February 2024

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. […]

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Professor Stevens IV – Anxiety

05, February 2024

Professor Stevens is not only a local business sponsor of Eastside Radio – I’m sure you’ve all heard his spots offering assistance to those of you undergoing change in your careers and or your lives. His decades long experience in the field of business psychology has meant he’s been at the forefront of helping people […]

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Indigenous Singer-Songwriter, Shellie Morris Speaks with Elliott Wallace: Waralungku by Arrkula Yinbayarra

30, January 2024

Shellie Morris, the powerhouse Indigenous singer-songwriter, effortlessly blends tradition with innovation, creating a sonic journey through her ancestral roots. Hailing from the Yanyuwa, Garrwa, and Gurdanji communities, Morris’ soulful melodies carry the weight of Indigenous stories, bridging the past and present. In the run up to, and immediately after Australia Day, Shellie and Elliott discussed […]

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Interview with Ian Ossher, Volunteer at Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney

24, January 2024

Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney (SASS Group 6) is a volunteer-run organisation that aims to change the lives of refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Australia. SASS Group 6 organises the arrival of families and ensures that their settlement in Australia is a positive experience. Listen as Tony Roma interviews Ian Ossher, a volunteer at SASS […]

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David Barr interviews Colette Harmsen

17, January 2024

A voice for the forest, from the forest. Colette has recently been released from prison for protesting logging in Central Tasmania. She is back in the forest continuing to protest. David Barr talks to Colette about her experience. […]

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The Top 40 Tax Dodgers

11, December 2023

Not Your Typical Top 40 List The ATO has released its ninth annual corporate tax transparency report, from which Michael West Media has compiled an updated top 40 list of corporate tax dodgers. The biggest culprits are the fossil fuel multinationals. David Barr discusses this with Michael West. […]

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The Case of the Missing Christmas Beetle

11, December 2023

A Once Thriving Colony Has Mysteriously Disappeared What ever happened to Christmas beetles? Once a common sight in our December gardens, they are now in a state of scarcity. David Barr talks to Dr Tanya Latty from the School of Life and Environmental Science at the University of Sydney to lift the wing on this […]

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Interview with Clive Miller; CEO of Support Act about Aus Music Month and Aus Music T-Shirt Day

28, November 2023

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is an annual day of fun and awareness on Thursday 30 November to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Funds raised from the campaign go towards helping Support Act continue its crucial work supporting musicians, managers, crew and music workers through crisis relief, mental health and […]

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A Grim Week for Whistleblowers

24, November 2023

Running Low on Incentives Whistleblower David McBride faces imprisonment for exposing alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. David Barr talks to Dr Binoy Kampmark of RMIT University about this case which has been before ACT courts in the past week. […]

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Interview with Professor David Stevens

17, November 2023

Professor Stevens is a registered psychologist, clinician, counsellor, lecturer, author and facilitator. His impressive career working as an educational psychologist, organisational/corporate psychologist and a specialist clinician/behaviour psychologist has enabled him to help professionals as they overcome new developments in their careers and personal lives. His multi-faceted approach to psychology allows him to share his professional […]

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Bondi WAVE Interview with Levl

15, November 2023

Eastside Radio is supporting the Bondi WAVE program in 2023.Bondi Wave is an exceptional initiative from Waverley Council that puts school kids into a program connected to their Music Studios at the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion.  The 12-week course teaches upper primary and high school bands how to write and arrange original music. Designed for […]

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Bondi WAVE Interview with OFF IT

15, November 2023

Eastside Radio is supporting the Bondi WAVE program in 2023.Bondi Wave is an exceptional initiative from Waverley Council that puts school kids into a program connected to their Music Studios at the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion.  The 12-week course teaches upper primary and high school bands how to write and arrange original music. Designed for […]

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Bondi Wave interview with Baby In The Clouds

15, November 2023

Eastside Radio is supporting the Bondi WAVE program in 2023.Bondi Wave is an exceptional initiative from Waverley Council that puts school kids into a program connected to their Music Studios at the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion.  The 12-week course teaches upper primary and high school bands how to write and arrange original music. Designed for […]

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Bondi Wave Interview with Parallel

15, November 2023

Eastside Radio is supporting the Bondi WAVE program in 2023.Bondi Wave is an exceptional initiative from Waverley Council that puts school kids into a program connected to their Music Studios at the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion.  The 12-week course teaches upper primary and high school bands how to write and arrange original music. Designed for […]

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Ardency Trebartha, Premium Retirement Specialist Speaks with Tony Roma

30, October 2023

Located in the prestigious Elizabeth Bay is an exclusive retirement community. A building of only 56 apartments that offers residents the amenities and services one would expect to find in a boutique hotel. Resort style luxuries include a salon, library, cinema and private  resident bar and lounge. Ardency Trebartha offers the best age-care available! Listen now […]

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Whitlam’s Historic Visit to China

19, September 2023

In October 1973 Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, in a diplomatic tour de force, visited Beijing to consolidate the new diplomatic relations between Australia and The People’s Republic of China. It was an extraordinary and historic trip. The Chinese government went to great lengths to welcome the tour party. David Barr talks to Roger Freney who […]

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The Aussie Who Built The Royal Coronation Coach

13, May 2023

David Barr talks with Jim Frecklington, the remarkable Australian who built two of the coaches that transported the Royal family to the coronation. […]

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Walk Like An Ecomodernist

22, March 2023

David Barr talks to Jonathan Symons from Macquarie University about ‘ecomodernism’, which focuses on the use of technology, including nuclear, to tackle the global warming crisis. […]

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Anita Kolni about the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival on Monday Drive

16, March 2023

In this Episode of Monday Drive, Ruth Hessey talks to the founder and director of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, Anita Kolni. They not only talk about the formation of the festival but also about everything that is happening at the festival from 15 to 19 March at Bondi Beach. From talks about the Ocean, […]

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Nadia and Cathy from the Conservatorium of Music on Vocal Fundamentals

08, February 2023

From 6 February Nadia and Cathy’s 8 week course on vocal fundamentals starts at the Sydney Conservatorium of music In the latest episode from Drive Tuesday, David Barr talks to Nadia Piave and Cathy Kerr from the Sydney Conservatorium of music. From 6 February, they are going to teach an 8 week fundamental music course. […]

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Strapping TNT to Poker Machines

24, January 2023

Should poker machines be blown up? David Barr talks to the CEO of Wesley Mission, Rev Stu Cameron, about the blight of poker machines. […]

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The Election Revelations

13, December 2022

The ANU Election Study of the 2022 federal election saw “a large scale abandonment” of the major political parties, and the Liberals in particular. David Barr talks to co-author Prof. Ian McAllister about the detailed findings of the study. […]

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Gambling Ads: How Much More Can We Take?

16, November 2022

Will online gambling ads on TV go the same way as tobacco ads? Don’t bet on it. David Barr talks to Dr. Rebecca Jenkinson, Manager of the Australian Gambling Research Centre. […]

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The Monarch’s True Power

08, October 2022

The interventionist and entitled prince is now the monarch and our head of state. What does this portend for Australia? David Barr talks to Jenny Hocking, author of The Palace Letters: The Queen, the Governor-general and the Plot to Dismiss Gough Whitlam. […]

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The Uyghur Situation

16, September 2022

A report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, into the treatment of the Uyghur community in China, has found that it may constitute crimes against humanity. Drive Tuesday talks to Prof. Justine Nolan, Professor of Law and Justice at UNSW. […]

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Resurrecting the Tasmanian Tiger

02, September 2022

The last known Tasmanian Tiger named Benjamin died in captivity in 1936. Researchers have reconstructed the genome sequence of the thylacine, meaning that it may be feasible to bring back Benjamin’s relatives sometime within the next decade. Drive Tuesday talks with Professor Andrew Pask, who is leading a research team at the University of Melbourne […]

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Fall In Love With Slugs And Snails This Week

01, July 2022

Dr Bethaney Turner explains the lives of slugs and snails and their key role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem so that we can start to love these gastropods.     […]

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Australia’s Energy Crisis Explained

30, June 2022

Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute outlines the events that have led to Australia’s energy crisis. […]

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Our World Under The Microscope

25, June 2022

Explore the world of lichens and mosses, which play a vital role in their ecosystem and stabilise the whole environment. […]

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La Niña Could Be Here To Stay

24, June 2022

Climate change is slowing down the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation that brings warm water from the tropics up to the North Atlantic. Dr Matthew England explains what a collapse of this conveyor belt of ocean currents could mean for the world’s climate and our oceans. […]

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Climate Justice – What Is It And Why Do We Need It?

10, June 2022

Dr Jeremy Moss explains the need for climate justice and how we can achieve it. […]

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Could Roe v. Wade Be Overturned?

28, May 2022

A leaked draft opinion by Justice Alito indicates the US Supreme Court may overturn Roe v Wade which has long been considered a settled law. This has ignited the abortion debate in the US. David Barr talks with Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre. […]

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Does the Liberal Party Have a Future?

28, May 2022

David Barr talks to Professor Mark Kenny about the 2022 Australian federal election results. Mark Kenny is a professor at the Australian Studies Institute (ANU). Prior to this, he had a distinguished career as a journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. […]

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A Biodiversity Stewardship Policy For Farmers

18, May 2022

Dr Felicity Deane addresses the question: “The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?” […]

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Toxic Car Tyres

16, May 2022

Could Australia’s aquatic life be harmed by a chemical found in car tyres? […]

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Gay Hate Crimes in NSW

14, May 2022

David Barr talks to NSW Upper House member Shayne Mallard about gay and transgender hate crimes. Shayne chaired Upper House inquiries into gay crimes between 1970 and 2010. Its findings were published earlier this year. Following its recommendations the government has set up a judicial review into gay hate murders. […]

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The reason for Australia’s species extinction

03, May 2022

The Australian government’s approval of land clearing is one of the reason for Australia’s high rate of species extinction. Dr Megan Evans explains how the government fails to protect our environment and threatened species like the koala. […]

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Miriam Hechtman: Alphabet of Women on Thursday Drive

21, March 2022

Miriam Hechtman joined us on Thursday Drive to talk about her new poetry book, Alphabet of Women. The book is a collaboration between 26 female poets, who wrote works inspired by a specific letter of the alphabet, and address issues in womanhood such as politics, the body, motherhood, tenderness, and everything in between. […]

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Cedric Burnside: His Fourth Time in Australia

17, March 2022

Cedric Burnside is the grandson of RL (Big Daddy) Burnside and is heavily steeped in the gentle blues of the North Mississippi hill country. David Barr talks to him about his life and music.   […]

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Green Infrastructure Equals Cool Towns

13, March 2022

For the first time, scientists use smart climate management of green spaces to reduce urban heat, turning Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park into the coolest public park in NSW. […]

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Freshwater Mussels – Small, Vital & Under Threat

06, March 2022

Freshwater mussels are vital ecosystem engineers. Poorly studied and largely ignored, freshwater mussels are dying in droves. It’s time we pay them more attention. […]

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Willy Vlautin: A Long Way from the American Dream

21, February 2022

David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to Willy Vlautin, songwriter and lyricist for the southern soul/American noir band, The Delines. His prior work was with his iconic band, Richmond Fontaine. Willy writes about people who are down and out or living on the edge, a long way from the American dream. The new album by […]

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The Doomsday Clock – 100 Seconds To Midnight

27, January 2022

This year, the Doomsday Clock shows 100 seconds to midnight. According to Dr Jack Heineman, there is enough doom in the world to motivate people to take action. […]

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Hope And Courage In The Climate Crisis

10, January 2022

Dr John Wiseman explains how we can accelerate the transition to a just and resilient zero-carbon future without despairing. […]

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Talking Plants

03, January 2022

Author and evolutionary ecologist Dr Monica Gagliano shares her fascinating research into plant communication and plant’s cognitive abilities. […]

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Lion Spy – The Hunt For Justice

13, December 2021

Rogue Rubin speaks about her remarkable new film Lion Spy, a documentary about Rogue’s undercover operation to save African lions from extinction. […]

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Is Ecocide A Crime?

21, October 2021

Dr. Anthony Burke explains the term ecocide and why it’s important to make it an international crime. […]

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See The World Through Bees’ Eyes

09, August 2021

Listen to Dr Adrian Dyer painting a fascinating picture of the world seen through bees’ eyes. […]

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Welcome Merchant – Elevating Refugee Entrepreneurs

13, July 2021

Founder Marjorie Tenchavez describes Welcome Merchant‘s journey from Instagram page to building a bridge between refugee entrepreneurs and customers.   […]

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Trees Suck Carbon

05, July 2021

Greenfleet CEO Wayne Wescott explains how you can offset your carbon emissions by planting trees. Let trees suck it up and save us all. […]

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Plastic Waste Is Raising The Heat

21, June 2021

Dr Jennifer Lavers, a marine eco-toxicologist, explains why every little action counts when it comes to combatting plastic pollution. After listening to the interview, your next beach cleanup will feel much more rewarding. […]

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My Belly Is Angry, My Throat Is In Love

15, June 2021

Linguist Dr Maïa Ponsonnet talks with Ruth Hessey about the fascinating way indigenous languages express emotions through body parts. […]

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The Influence Of Ocean Eddies On The Climate

24, May 2021

Dr Navid Constantinou explains the latest research on ocean eddies, which play a huge role in the transport of heat and carbon in the oceans. Over large parts of the ocean currents have become stronger with huge implications for climate change.     […]

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Spike Heels – A Sharp & Funny Critique Of The Patriarchy

22, May 2021

Award-winning Australian filmmaker and director Serhat Caradee discusses his new play Spike Heels – now playing at the Fringe HQ Newtown.   […]

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The Secret Life Of Puddles

17, May 2021

Listen to Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, and you will never look at puddles the same way. […]

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Are we heading to spermageddon?

10, May 2021

Are we heading to spermageddon? The male sperm count has been plummeting over the past several decades. If it continues on this projection then the future of the human species is in question. David Barr talks to environmental toxicologist Dr Frederic Leusch from Griffith University. […]

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Five ways to spot people trying to mislead you about science

10, May 2021

Five ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science. David Barr talks to epidemiologist Hassan Valley, La Trobe University, about his breakdown of deceptions about science.   […]

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Dingo Or Feral Dog – Can You Spot The Difference?

05, April 2021

Find out the real impacts of baiting dingoes in this eye-opening interview with passionate conservation biologist Dr Kylie Cairns. […]

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Tasmania’s Disappearing Giant Kelp Forests

31, March 2021

Dive with Professor Craig Johnson into the mysterious and disappearing world of Tasmania’s giant kelp forest, and learn all about kelp’s importance in regulating ecosystem services while offering new commercial possibilities. […]

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Fish, Sand, Sea Snails – Why Little Things Matter

29, March 2021

Prof Elspeth Probyn reveals why nature doesn’t have to be cute or sexy for us to care. […]

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Our moral shame

18, March 2021

A Tamil refugee family of four have been incarcerated for over 3 years by the government. David Barr talks to Angela Fredericks who is fighting for their release back to the Queensland town of Biloela.   […]

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Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care

10, March 2021

Australia’s old folk have been appallingly neglected. David Barr talks with Anika Stobart from the Grattan Institute about the final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care. […]

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The Wonderful World of Trees – Part Two

26, February 2021

Welcome to part two of Monday Drive’s fascinating interview trilogy exploring the Wonderful World of Trees with Ruth Hessey and Dr Sebastian Pfautsch.  Let yourself be enchanted, educated and enlivened by Dr Pfautsch, a passionate arboreal expert, who reveals the mysteries of plant cooling capacities, what happens in heat-stressed trees and the methods of their migration.     […]

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Planet Friendly Sport

15, February 2021

Ever stopped to think about how much pollution we cause playing and watching sport? Dr Tim Breitbarth discusses inspirational footy clubs that have radically reduced their carbon footprint.     […]

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Hope For Our Oceans

13, February 2021

Yes! The mighty Pacific might be in peril, but Professor Jodie L. Rummer from James Cook University, says she still believes that we can save it from overfishing, acidification and pollution. […]

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Update on Julian Assange’s extradition case

11, January 2021

Julian Assange has been held in solitary confinement in Belmarsh prison since April 2019 awaiting a final determination of the US for his extradition. David Barr talks to Quentin Dempster about his case. […]

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Tug Dumbly’s Take On Christmas

27, December 2020

Enjoy another tongue-twisting taste of Monday Drive’s resident poet, iconoclast and satirist, the infamous Tug Dumbly as he spit-roasts the Christmas spirit with his trademark mix of corrosive humour and high octane eloquence. […]

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Classic Christmas Movies To Watch This Season

26, December 2020

Your essential Christmas movie list brought to you by Monday Drive’s film buff, Riley Lavellelong.   […]

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How to Avoid Unwanted Gifts This Christmas

18, December 2020

Every year millions of unwanted Christmas presents literally cost the earth. Monday Drive spoke with behavioural scientist Dr Jana Bowden about how conscious consumers can avoid the consumer trap this Christmas. […]

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The Wonderful World of Trees – Part one

07, December 2020

Welcome to part one of Monday Drive’s fascinating interview trilogy exploring the Wonderful World of Trees with Ruth Hessey and Dr Sebastian Pfautsch.  Let yourself be enchanted, educated and enlivened by Dr Pfautsch, a passionate arboreal expert, who reveals the mysteries of plant cooling capacities in response to urban heat, how trees breathe and why we need them more than […]

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Murdoch dominance of our newspaper market

01, December 2020

David Barr talks to Prof Rod Tiffen about the forthcoming Senate enquiry into the Murdoch dominance of our newspaper market. […]

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Future Vets Camp for School Kids

25, November 2020

David Barr talks to Bondi Vet presenter Audrey Shen about Future Vets Camp in January for children 9 – 16 years.   […]

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Musings about a Republic

10, November 2020

Drive Tuesday talks to Sandy Biar, National Director of the Australian Republic Movement about his take on the recently revealed letter Prince Charles sent to Sir John Kerr after the dismissal of the Whitlam government.   […]

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Collaborative Housing – Revolutionising How Australian’s Live – On Monday Drive

26, October 2020

Ruth Hessey speaks with Caitlin McGee, research director in housing futures at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney about the growing movement of collaborative housing. Collaborative housing enables residents to share costs and pool resources. But its residents also benefit from living in a connected, supported community, while allowing […]

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The Weather Diaries – On Monday Drive

19, October 2020

The Weather Diaries – A Movie About Parenting In An Environmental Crisis Kathy Drayton, director of  “The Weather Diaries” speaks with Ruth Hessey about the environmental destruction that propelled her to start her documentary. The Weather Diaries is a feature documentary made by a mother concerned about the future for her daughter; a musician emerging […]

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‘Listening Earth’ Whisks You Away To Wild Places – On Monday Drive

16, October 2020

Ruth Hessey speaks to Andrew Skeoch about Listening Earth, which offers a vast range of natural soundscapes, transporting you to wild places and reminding you of nature’s more gentle pace of life. Andrew is an educator, naturalist, environmental thinker, and one of Australia’s best-known nature sound recordists. Together with his partner, nature photographer Sarah Koschak, […]

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Therapeutic Properties Of Seaweed

13, October 2020

Venus Shell Systems is Australia’s only food-grade seaweed farm processing system from sun to bottle. The company manufactures food, cosmetics and medicinal products sold under the name phycohealth. Owner of the company, marine biologist Dr Pia Windberg, set up the Venus Shell Systems to harvest the therapeutic properties of seaweed, as  “seaweed is an important […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 28 September 20202

07, October 2020

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Sebastian Goldspink – New Gallery Coordinator At The Woollahra Gallery At Redleaf

06, October 2020

A proud descendent of the Burramattagal people of Western Sydney, Sebastian Goldspink is an independent curator and Founder of ALASKA projects, a platform to exhibit contemporary visual art in unused or disused spaces – showcasing over 500 artists across 150 exhibitions since its opening in 2011. Built in 1897 the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf building has a […]

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Gas Not Key To Post-Covid Economic Recovery

05, October 2020

The Grattan Institute, a Melbourne-based think tank, contradicts the PM’s suggestion that gas would be key to a post-Covid economic recovery. Their report finds that the Coalition’s gas plan would help fewer than 1% of manufacturing workers. If Australia’s is to achieving net-zero emissions this century, as promised by PM Scott Morrison the prime minister, […]

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How The Moon Affects Native Australian Wildlife

04, October 2020

Recently published research has shown that moonlight can change the behaviour of Australian wildlife. One study found small mammals were more active on cloudy nights. Another study found male willie wagtails love singing on a full moon. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 21 September 20202

28, September 2020

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Lux Eterna’s Upcoming Exhibition “Our Non-Human Psyche”

25, September 2020

Our Non-Human Psyche  Sydney artist Lux Eterna creates a series of highly detailed and intricate hand-drawn and hand-foiled works of flora and geological matter, based on meditative approaches to embodied time spent in the natural world. The exhibition opens Nov 19 at Stanley St Gallery, Darlinghurst and runs until Dec 5. […]

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The Need For A Plant Database

24, September 2020

At Food Plant Solutions you can find all the information you need about nutritional food, why we need it and how to grow and use it. The NGO’s co-founder, agricultural scientist Bruce French, has spent over 30 years voluntarily documenting information on all the food plants of the world, establishing a database of over 30,000 […]

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Sydney – Teeming With Wildlife

22, September 2020

Waverley Cemetery’s 16 hectares of green space are undisturbed by vehicles or development. The area has become a haven for small birds, reptiles and other wildlife. With all this teeming natural world, it has also become a tourist destination in its own right. But you can also create your own little wildlife haven – Sam […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 14 September 20202

21, September 2020

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Balloon’s Hidden Dangers

18, September 2020

Scientist Jennifer Lavers urges us to ditch balloons and find more environmentally-friendly alternatives for party decorations. In her personal crusade against plastic pollution, Jennifer found countless balloons in the stomachs of dead birds. But balloons might be more toxic in general and the industry’s claim of their biodegradability a form of corporate greenwashing. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 07 September 20202

14, September 2020

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NSW Koala Strategy –  One More National Park To Save Koalas?

11, September 2020

Is the new Guula Ngurra National Park, which means “koala country” to the Gundangara traditional owners, enough to save our endangered koalas?  The NSW Government hopes a new National Park will protect koala habitat in the Southern Highlands. While environmental groups welcome any additional national park space, our koala population is in decline. […]

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We Can’t Afford The Rich

08, September 2020

According to a new study, affluence is killing the planet. In our society, overconsumption is encouraged – but do we consume ourselves to extinction? A return to a more sufficiency-oriented lifestyle might even bring us more time affluence. […]

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The Crash of Rhinos

08, September 2020

David Barr talks to Ray Dearlove about his new book on the plight of rhinos. Ray is passionate about protecting them for the predations of poachers. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 31 August 20202

07, September 2020

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Is Our Environment Protection Act Fit For Purpose?

04, September 2020

Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) doesn’t do what it says. We are now a world leader in deforestation and mammal extinction rate. Currently, the Government is reviewing its national environment laws. Suzanne Milthorpe from the Wilderness Society explains the EPBC interim report.   […]

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Changes in the Middle East

03, September 2020

David Barr talks to Eyal Mayroz, lecturer in peace and conflict studies at Sydney University, about the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to formalise their relationship and create full diplomatic relations. This could be the start of significant changes in the middle east. […]

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The Swallows Of Kabul

01, September 2020

We speak with Zabou Breitman, French actress and director of the animation/drama “The Swallows Of Kabul”. The movie depicts a young couple’s life under the Taliban rule and how one gesture can endanger it. “… very powerful, and a superb parable, with a lump-in-the-throat ending that’s more moving than most live-action movies.” FilmInk […]

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The Indigenous Concept of Deep Time

27, August 2020

Learn about the Aboriginal concept of Deep Time and how it can help us with understanding today’s environmental challenges. […]

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The Challenges And Rewards Of Working For Doctors Without Borders

24, August 2020

Caitlin Ryan shares with us her experience working for the international humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF). For the past six years, Caitlin worked in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. She has recently returned to Australia to study and be closer to her family. […]

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Mainstreaming Electric Cars – The Good Car Company on Monday Drive

21, August 2020

Are affordable electric cars too good to be true? So far for many of us, the answer is yes. But the guys from the Good Car Company are changing this – learn how on Monday Drive. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 17 August 20202

20, August 2020

You are in for a treat – two poems in one day. Enjoy! […]

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Paul Irish “Hidden In Plain View” – The Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney

14, August 2020

Australian author and historian Paul Irish speaks about his book “Hidden In Plain View”. The book tells the fascinating history of Sydney’s Aboriginal people. Explore Aboriginal Sydney with Paul and see it with new eyes. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 10 August 20202

13, August 2020

Two poems this week and a bit of a discussion – enjoy […]

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OzHarvest Opens Second Pay-If-You-Can Supermarket

10, August 2020

The City of Sydney recently donated one million dollars to OzHarvest for its new supermarket in Waterloo. David Barr talks to Richard Watson, New South Wales State Manager at OzHarvest about the valuable work they do to help to feed people who are suffering in these difficult times.   […]

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Give Them a Break – Floating Roost Sites a Lifeline for Migratory Birds

10, August 2020

Every year, millions of migratory birds fly between Australia and the Arctic Circle. For 4800 shorebirds, their 15.000 km journey ends in the Hunter Valley in NSW. But resting and roosting sites are being increasingly impacted by coastal development, sea-level rise and other disturbances. Artificial roosting sites help birds to migrate successfully. […]

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Bluesfest 2021

09, August 2020

David Barr talks to Peter Noble festival director of Bluesfest about what’s happening in relation to the festival in 2021. […]

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Birds on decline

04, August 2020

Sean Dooley from Bird Live Australia talks to David Barr about how birds are coping with climate change and habitat destruction. […]

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Meet Badiucao – China’s most prolific and well-known political cartoonists

04, August 2020

Badiucao is a Chinese political cartoonist, artist and rights activist based in Australia. Known as China’s Banksy, his work has become a symbol of resistance, freedom of speech and defiance in the face of totalitarian oppression. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 27 July 2020

03, August 2020

Tug is taking on the art scene. […]

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Koalas on the brink

02, August 2020

Koalas may be on the brink of extinction. Drive Tuesday talks to Sue Arnold about their precarious situation. Sue is a passionate campaigner to protect our beloved iconic marsupial. […]

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Is Corona Virus caused by 5G?!

31, July 2020

Dr. Michael Jensen from the University of Canberra talks to David Barr from Drive Tuesday about conspiracy theories. […]

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The Powerhouse shambles

29, July 2020

Judith White author of Culture Heist talks to David Barr about powerhouse museum and the struggle of arts during the pandemic. […]

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Weekly Poem by Tug Dumbly – Monday Drive 20 July 20202

27, July 2020

Poet and satirist Tug Dumbly performs his poem “The Legend of Lasseter’s Reefer” live on Monday Drive […]

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The legal outrage of the prosecution of witness K and his lawyer Bernard Collaery

27, July 2020

Spencer Zifcak Professor of law at the Australian Catholic University talks to David Barr about the legal outrage of the prosecution of witness K and his lawyer Bernard Collaery. […]

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What needs to change after Corona virus?

25, July 2020

Former Liberal Party leader and professor at the ANU John Hewson talks to Drive Tuesday about what needs to change after Corona virus. […]

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A Powerful Australian Innovation: Wafer-thin & Lightweight Solar Panels

25, July 2020

Organic printed solar technology heralds a new era of energy-production. The solar panels are lightweight, portable and can be attached to any surface. Ruth Hessey speaks with Professor Paul Dastoor from the University of Newcastle about his innovation. […]

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The Case for a Federal ICAC

17, July 2020

Financial journalist Michael West talks to Drive Tuesday about the need for a federal ICAC. michaelwest.com.au […]

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Do millennials have an economic future?

16, July 2020

David Barr talks to Emma Dawson the executive director of Per Capita a progressive think tank. https://percapita.org.au […]

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Avoiding a Recession by Shifting to Zero Carbon Emissions

14, July 2020

An interview with Heidi Lee, Lead Project Officer at Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE). Heidi outlines BZE’s Million Jobs Plan. She explains how we can avoid a recession by shifting to zero carbon emissions. […]

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Hope on the Horizon for Plastic Pollution – on Monday Drive

13, July 2020

The Boomerang Alliance gives an update on the Monday Drive Show with Ruth Hessey […]

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The Boogaloo Bois

21, June 2020

What’s in the name? David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to Associate Prof Brendon O’Connor from the US Studies Centre about the far right group who call themselves the Boogaloo Bois.   […]

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The Danger of Microplastics in our Water

21, June 2020

Ruth Hessey speaks with James Hitchcock about the threat microplastics pose to our health and aquatic life. James is an aquatic ecologist and post-doctoral research fellow at the Centre for Applied Water Science, Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra. […]

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Rio Tinto’s destruction of ancient Aboriginal site

18, June 2020

Interview with Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University about Rio Tinto’s destruction of the Juukan Gorge 1 and 2 – Aboriginal rock shelters dating back 46,000 years.  […]

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To Boil or Not to Boil?

15, June 2020

Drive Tuesday talks to David Lyons from the Australian Tea Cultural Society about the pleasures of tea drinking.   […]

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Ten Existential Threats to Humanity

12, June 2020

Ruth Hessey speaks with Professor Mark Howden, Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University, about the ten existential threats to humanity […]

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Update on Julian Assange – Interview with Mary Kostakidis

10, June 2020

Mary Kostakidis has visited Julian Assange several times. She talks to David Barr about her most recent visit at Belmarsh prison.   […]

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National Covid-19 Coordination Commission and The Climate Change Bill

25, May 2020

Zali Steggall,  the federal MP for Warringah,  talks to David Barr about the recently created National Covid-19 Coordination Commission. Most of the members have strong ties to the gas industry. The MP also speaks about her proposed climate change legislation that she wishes to put before parliament. […]

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Unsustainable trajectory of population and economic growth

22, May 2020

Michael Bayliss from Sustainable Population Australia talks with David Barr from Drive Tuesday about the unsustainable trajectory of population and economic growth. […]

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China policy, US politics and Cariageworks interview with Bob Carr

10, May 2020

Bob Carr talks to David Barr from Drive Tuesday about our China policy, US politics and Carriageworks.   […]

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For The Duration | Episode 16: Dr Andrew Dimitri Medécins Sans Frontières

08, May 2020

Dr Andrew Dimitri works with Medécins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and is at the frontline of addressing COVID-19 in Australia and overseas, in particular working with the developing world. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org. […]

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Domestic violence during the lockdown

07, May 2020

David Barr From Drive Tuesday talks to Renata Field from Domestic Violence New South Wales about domestic violence during the lockdown. […]

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Interview with Jenny Hocking

23, April 2020

Whitlam biographer Jenny Hocking has been trying to access letters between Sir John Kerr and the Palace held in the National Archives. She has been blocked on the grounds that the letters are private as opposed to public. The matter has gone all the way to the High Court and a decision is imminent. David […]

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Interview with Microbiologist Margaret Jennings

20, April 2020

David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to microbiologist Margaret Jennings about safety protocol in the era of Coronavirus. […]

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Interview with Professor John Dwyer, AO

03, April 2020

Drive Tuesday talks to professor John Dwyer, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of New South Wales about the Coronavirus. He places strong emphasis on social distancing. […]

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Interview with John Kaldor – COVID-19

24, March 2020

Back in Feb 25th, David Barr from Drive Tuesday interviewed professor John Kaldor about Corona Virus. Fast forward one month, it is interesting to compare how the disease has evolved and spread. John is the professor and program head of Public Health interventions research at the University of New South Wales. […]

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Ironmen Launch Pilot Indigenous Mental Health Program with Matraville Sports High School

06, March 2020

Content Warning: Contains discussion of mental health and suicide.   Six Time Ironman Champion, Ali Day, has launched a pilot program aimed at tackling the Indigenous youth suicide crisis effecting men. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are six times more likely to die by suicide than their non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counterparts, with young […]

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Interview with Steve Hogan – Van The Man

04, March 2020

David Barr interviews Steve Hogan from Van The Man. The band has its roots in the highly successful Sydney wine bar circuit of the 1970s. Since the ’90s, Hogan has made exclusive appearances and played in acclaimed venues across the country and internationally with his Van Morrison’s jazzy vocal phrasing and gruff Irish burr down […]

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Interview with Rob Hirst – The Lost and The Found, The Oils and Backsliders

25, February 2020

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has teamed up with his daughter Jay O’Shea to make a new album – ‘The Lost and the Found’. Rob talks to David Barr about the project, his daughter and about the Oils and the Backsliders. […]

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Surry Hills Picnic with Mike Galvin

20, February 2020

Mike Galvin from Surry Hills Creative Precinct caught up with Luke Dobrovic on Wednesday Drive and talks with us about the picnic happening this Sunday at Ward Park in Surry Hills. Galvin talks about the food, music, and different booths that will be setup around the are. He also speaks on the light rail system […]

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Australian Premiere of Looped

20, February 2020

The Guild Theatre opens their dynamic 2020 Season with the Australian Premiere of ‘Looped’ by Matthew Lombardo. For The Guild Theatre’s Australian Premiere, Sydney community theatre stalwart Glenda Kenyon brings the complex star to life. She joins Gemma Purves on Thursday Drive to discuss the original bad girl of the golden age of Hollywood, Tallulah […]

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Inner West Bushfire Appeal

07, February 2020

Last week Holly from Friday Drive sat down with the organisers of the Inner West Bushfire Appeal Gabby and Laura to discuss the event and how it came about. They got together artists, foodies, craftspeople, anyone who could lend a hand to the cause and created a masterpiece to raise money for the bushfire appeal. […]

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Randwick’s Inaugural Puppet Festival

16, January 2020

Thanks to Randwick City Council, the inaugural Puppet Festival, 2020 is celebrarting the niche world of the handcrafted with a picnic in the park and a series of collaborative workshops. Thursday Drive’s Gemma Purvey spoke to Kay Yasugi from Pupperoos, one of the events on the weekend to find out more. […]

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40 years institutionalised without a mental illness – the story of Stuart X

11, December 2019

Local Eastern Suburbs film maker, Thibault Upton, released his multi award winning documentary, Stuart X, on International Day of People of People with a Disability to raise awareness about the little known condition, Fragile X. Told through the eyes of Stuart’s sister, Robyn, and narrated by Cate Blanchett, the 5 minute documentary gives us a […]

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Westpac Fallout, with Michael West | Tuesday Drive

10, December 2019

Westpac has breached the federal anti-money laundering law at least 23 million times involving international cash flows of $11 billion. Yet another example of a bank behaving badly. David Barr talks to Walkley award-winning journalist Michael West about this latest outrage. […]

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POWH Foundation Christmas Stories

06, December 2019

Friday Drive welcomed David Murphy, an emergency department doctor and Grahame Conlon, a former patient of the Prince of Wales Hospital who came down to the studio to talk to us about the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation. This year they are supporting the Emergency Department and the incredibly important work that they do. David […]

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Lannigan live and exclusive on Eastside Radio 89.7FM

02, December 2019

Local Sydney singer/songwriter, Lannigan aka Ben Roach, joined Friday Drive for a live and exclusive performance of his brand new single, ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’. The song is the first single from Lannigan’s second EP, ‘I Don’t Know’, due for release in early 2020. Lannigan discusses songwriting, playing in a band and a […]

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Dr Tasha Hubbard on her Documentary, Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up

23, November 2019

Dr. Tasha Hubbard, writer, filmmaker and associate professor at the University of Alberta joined Holly Mitchell on Friday Drive to discuss her documentary, Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up. On August 9, 2016, a young Cree man named Colten Boushie died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering Gerald Stanley’s rural property with his […]

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Singer-Songwriter Catherine Traicos with Eric Gyors

07, November 2019

Australian singer-songwriter Catherine Traicos discusses her newest and most personal album, Nobody Could Hear Us, with Wednesday Drive presenter Eric Gyors. Topics of conversation include the sound difference between live and album music, the recording Traicos did for the album, and her songwriting process. […]

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Gingers at Gingers: Interview with the Cast

01, November 2019

Be prepared for the musical stylings of the cast of Gingers at Gingers, who will be performing at the Oxford Hotel in Darlinghurst next week. Think party cabaret, paired with drinks and throw in some completely original music, written and performed by Andrew Freeborn and his co-writers Jess Ramsey, Aaron Perkins, Callum Byrne and Greg […]

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Dewey Bunnell from America (band) on Tuesday Drive

29, October 2019

America (the band) are coming to Sydney for their 50th anniversary tour. The band had a slew of hits in the 1970s including “A Horse With No Name” and “Ventura Highway”. They are still recording and touring. David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to band member Dewey Bunnell about songwriting, the band’s meteoric rise, and […]

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AFTRS Student Jayce Flaxman on Monday Drive

21, October 2019

Ruth Hessey invited Jayce Flaxman, a graduate student at AFTRS, who also dabbles in charity work for Makatak (Many A Kangaroo and Tribesman Assist Kids) onto the Monday Drive show this week to talk about his love of and aspirations for a career in radio. With so much technology at everyone’s fingerprints these days find […]

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Damian Wright of Bandaluzia with Matt McMahon

03, October 2019

ARIA-nominated flamenco guitarist Damian Wright, perhaps best known for leading the modern flamenco ensemble Bandaluzia, joins Matt McMahon on Blow to discuss flamenco, his plans for the future, and more. Additionally included are live performances and demonstrations of songs from his albums. Bandaluzia last performed at Venue 505 in late September and was recently awarded […]

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Songs and Times of Sam Cooke – Interview with Gary Pinto on Drive Tuesday

23, September 2019

Starring ARIA-award winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Gary Pinto (CDB) paying homage to one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Sam Cooke. His show will be in Sydney at the Sydney Opera House from the 28th September until the 2nd October. David Barr had the chance to speak to Gary Pinto during […]

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Declan Kelly Album Launch at Red Rattler

18, September 2019

Live in studio performance and interview with musician Declan Kelly […]

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Wilma Reading on Arts Tuesday

17, September 2019

Listen to Gaz and Diana interview acclaimed jazz singer, Wilma Reading! Wilma has led a life worthy of a Hollywood film: boasting a 50-plus year career, she’s starred in musicals and was the first Aboriginal that bandleader Duke Ellington ever met, yet remains relatively unknown in her home country. Now, she speaks with Gaz and […]

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Interview with Daniel March for Friday Drive

16, September 2019

Musician Daniel March called in to Friday Drive last week to have a chat about his upcoming show, why he came back to Australia and his new music he has been producing while overseas and back here in Aus. Daniel March has been on the music scene for some time, performing his own music and […]

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Luciana Valentina live in studio for Friday Drive

09, September 2019

Friday Drive was graced with the presence of singer/songwriter Luciana Valentina and her lovely band mate Jarrah who came into the studio on Friday the 6th of September to chat about her upcoming gig at Low 302 where she shall be launching a brand new single! Holly and Luciana chatted about her music, sound and […]

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Fast fashion: donate clothes or send back to makers?

09, September 2019

We as consumers can safely say that clothing is one of our top priorities when we go shopping, and when we think about it, some of the clothes that we purchase time and time again are not that well made and can break down really easily, causing us to need to buy more clothes. That […]

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J R Brennan – Curator of ARTBAR August 2019 @ The MCA on Thursday Drive

27, August 2019

Worship at the after-dark altar for MCA ARTBAR: Oracle, curated by The National 2019 artist Willoh S Weiland and J R Brennan. ARTBAR at the MCA takes your gallery experience and flips it on its head with an artist-driven evening of art, music and performances. This after-dark, adults only art party transforms all levels of the […]

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Jennie Sager chats Next Door App – Monday Drive

07, August 2019

Founded in 2008, the Next Door app has been bringing people closer together. Jennie Sager comes in to talk to Ruth Hessey about whats next for Next Door and to answer some questions. […]

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The Ethics of Eating Meat, with Matthew Evans | Tuesday Drive

07, August 2019

Matthew Evans, the author of the new book On Eating Meat, chats to David Barr about the ethics of eating meat and whether there is any way to ethically consume food in a money-hungry world. Is going vegan the answer? How do we differentiate between the animals killed for livestock, and the ones killed to […]

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Climate Magic, with Adam Axford | Monday Drive

23, July 2019

We’re saving the planet one magic trick at a time. Adam Axford comes in for some live-on-air magic tricks, and teaches us a thing or two about doing our bit for the environment. Find his current Rulebreaker touring dates and where to buy tickets here: https://www.adamaxford.com.au/ […]

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What to do About the Climate Crisis, with Matthew England | Monday Drive

23, July 2019

Professor Matthew England from the Climate Change Research Centre, comes into the studio to talk about the climate crisis, and the terrors at the bottom of the ocean. Is it too late for us to make a change? And whose responsibility is it anyway? Ruth Hessey and Matthew England get to the bottom of whether […]

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Bondi Feast

09, July 2019

David Barr from Drive Tuesday recently caught up with Bondi Feast Co-Director, Rachel Chant about this ‘feast’ of entertainment that is about to descend on Bondi.  Also there were Mikala Westall and Adriane Daff from one of the theatrical events – The Lady Of The Tiger. Bondi Feast promises to be a wonderful 10 days […]

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Sara Macliver (Songs My Mother Taught Me) on Thursday Drive

21, June 2019

On Thursday 20 June 2019 classical trained soprano Sara Macliver joined Gemma on Thursday Drive to chat about her current performance; a song recital with Ian Munro on the piano titled Songs My Mother Taught Me – a selection of well-known and not-so-well-known songs to champion women, their stories and their music. A homage to […]

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Psychedelic Plants, with Sebastian Job | Monday Drive

19, June 2019

Sebastian Job from the Australian Psychedelic Society chats to Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive about psychedelic plants in a commercial world. […]

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The Economy in a Dying World, with Matt Rose | Monday Drive

19, June 2019

Matt Rose, the Economy and Democracy Program Manager at the Australian Conservation Foundation chats with Ruth Hessey about the impact of climate change on our economy. […]

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Shawn Spina and Sofya Gollan talk Screenability on Monday Drive, 3rd June

17, June 2019

Screenwriter and actor, Shawn Spina, and Screenability programmer, Sofya Golan, chat to Ruth Hessey about Sydney Film Festival and working with disability in the public creative sphere. Shawn chats about his debut short film, ‘Prone to the Drone’, premiering at Sydney Film Festival this year. Watch the trailer for ‘Prone to the Drone’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GKpg2_heZY   […]

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The Gender Pay Gap at the FIFA Women’s World Cup

16, June 2019

When you think of the FIFA World Cup, it’s dazzling, exciting and full of eager fans waiting to see their home country take home the gold! There’s also the expectation that the winning team will take home quite the pay check – at least, that can be expected for the mens team. The winning women’s […]

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Dr. Jodi Rowley talks frogs on Monday Drive, 3rd June

14, June 2019

Dr. Jodi Rowley from the Australian Museum chats to Ruth Hessey about the decline of our Green Tree Frog and what you can do at home to help out. Learn how to ID frogs in your own backyard on Monday Drive. Check out the FrogID app for iOS and Android here: https://www.frogid.net.au/ […]

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Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra

04, June 2019

Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting twoDestinations and Adventures concerts at St Columba Uniting Church later this month.Drive Tuesday spoke to flautist and orchestra leader Martin Cohen about the orchestra and the concerts on 22 and 23 June. Guest conductor is John Buckley who has appeared with the orchestra once before in 2017. The orchestra comprises […]

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George Gittoes and Helen Rose on Monday Drive, 27th May 2019

30, May 2019

Director George Gittoes and his Producer Helen Rose chat about their new film White Light premiering at Sydney Film Festival on 7-8th June. They chat about an underreported war zone and Chicago’s biggest ‘gang’, the police. Book tickets to the premiere here: https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/white-light Check out George Gittoes other work here: https://gittoes.com/ […]

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Adam Blacksmith on Monday Drive, 27th May 2019

30, May 2019

Musician Adam Blacksmith comes into the studio to chat about the music program at Long Bay Correctional Centre, Ballads Behind Bars, and their new album Songbirds. You can buy a copy of the album here: https://songbirds.bandcamp.com/releases Follow Adam Blacksmith on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/adamblacksmithmusic/) and download his personal tracks here: https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/adam-blacksmith […]

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Jeff Angel on Monday Drive, 20th May 2019

27, May 2019

Jeff Angel, director of the Total Environment Centre, chats to Ruth Hessey on Monday drive about the recent labour election loss, and what that means for environmental activism in Australia for the next three years. […]

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Alex and Sonia Hely on Monday Drive, 20th May 2019

27, May 2019

Alexandra Hely and her mother, Sonia, chat to Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive about living with Tourettes, disability stigma, and Fencing with the Australian team at just 17 years old. Check out their app, Tac’tics, helping raise awareness for Tourette syndrome in schools, https://tourette.org.au/2019/03/tactics/     […]

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Dennis & Pete – Buskers Extraordinaire on Tuesday Drive

27, May 2019

Busking duo Dennis Aubrey and Pete Parton dropped by the studio to chat with Drive Tuesday and sing a couple of songs. They have been together since 2008 and perform at some of Sydney’s best known community events, including Paddington market, the Rocks and Eveleigh markets. They are available to play at social events. Dennis […]

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Drive Tuesday talks to Fito de la Parra from Canned Heat

14, May 2019

Boogie blues band Canned Heat are returning to Australia this month. They will be playing at the Bridge Hotel on 25 May and at Blues on Broad Beach. The band have been playing since 1965. Drive Tuesday talks to drummer and band leader Fito de la Parra about the life and times of the band. […]

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David Ritter on Monday Drive, 29th April 2019

13, May 2019

David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace, chats the upcoming election, Australia’s environmental rating, and why you should care. Monday Drive with Ruth Hessey on 29th April 2019. […]

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Interview with Dr. Matthew Beard about ANZAC Day

28, April 2019

ANZAC Day brings out the patriotism in Australians’ who take the day as a time to reflect on the War, pay respects to those who fought in it and enjoy a leisurely day off. There are some who do query the ethics of ANZAC Day, including Dr. Matthew Beard of The Ethics Centre. He posed […]

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Sexual Harassment at Music Festivals

24, April 2019

Content Warning: This discussion involves references to sexual assault.  Sexual harassment at music festivals is a little studied topic both internationally, and in Australia. Criminologist Dr Bianca Fileborn from the University of Melbourne joined us on Drive to discuss the first ever Australian study into the topic. Catch up on our chat here. The National […]

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Where Are You From? With Sabina McKenna

23, April 2019

‘Where are you from?’ is a question too many Australian’s are used to hearing. Artist, curator and writer Sabina McKenna joined Tuesday Drive to discuss a project she’s been working on for a while now, ‘Where are you from?‘ An exhibition showcasing the many personalities who are all too familiar with this divisive question will launch at […]

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Self Gratification in 1600’s England: an interview with Paige Donaghy

12, April 2019

For the 12th of April edition of Friday Drive, presenter Holly wanted to explore an interesting concept that she came across from an article in The Conversation. Titled “Lascivious virgins and lustful itches: women’s masturbation in early England”, the article explored women and masturbation in the 1600’s and how it differs to how it might be viewed […]

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Ella Haber on Love, Instagram and her debut EP, ‘Clay’

05, April 2019

  Friday Drive host, Holly had the immense privilege to sit down with singer/songwriter Ella Haber to chat about her new EP, ‘Clay’, due to be released April 26. In this podcast, Ella chats about the story behind Clay, her journey as a musician so far, and what plans she has for the future. Catch […]

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James Morrison Talks Upcoming Show At City Recital Hall

22, March 2019

James Morrison of The Morrisons band chats with Eastside’s Eric during the Wednesday Drive on the 20th of March 2019 about their upcoming show at City Recital Hall. Sydney is not known for its fireflies – just as the Appalachian hill-country of Virginia, Kentucky and East Tennessee is not known for its picturesque sandstone harbours. […]

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Angela Vithoulkas of the Small Business Party

21, March 2019

Small Business Party founder, Angela Vithoulkas joined David Barr on Drive Tuesday to discuss this Saturday’s state election. The party was formed in 2018 to focus on small businesses and their families, and to tackle problems such as rising electricity costs, axing land and payroll tax and cut red tape. You can catch up on full […]

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Kate Stewart benefit | A Concert for Kate

06, March 2019

David Barr was joined by Peter Fenton of Aussie Rock Band, Crow to discuss the upcoming benefit for concert for Australian Music Icon, Kate Stewart. If you’ve barely even scratched the surface of the Australian Music scene, you’ve still undoubtedly come across something touched by Kate Stewart. She is responsible for the creation of Aussie […]

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Brexit in Crisis – What’s going on?

19, February 2019

David Barr is joined by Professor Simon Tormey on Drive Tuesday to discuss the ongoing Brexit saga. With the fast approaching deadline of March 29, and one disaster after another hitting the UK Parliament, you can’t help but wonder what’s going on? Catch up on the latest here.   […]

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‘Watermarks’ – Interview with Photographer Paul Harman

15, February 2019

Guest Paul Harman started out as a film maker, but transitioned to photography  when he discovered it was another passion for him. His newest exhibition ‘Watermarks’ features drone  photographs of Barkandji, Ngemba, Euahlayi and Wayilwan land in NSW along the Murray-Darling Basin. In this week’s episode of Drive Monday he chats to Ruth Hessey about the beauty of landscape, […]

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Interview With Film Producer Nicolas Wrathall

15, February 2019

Nicolas Wrathal is a film producer and best known for his films the United States of Amnesia and Gore Vidal. He was interviewed by Ruth Hessey on her Monday Drive show recently where he talked amongst other about his new film Undermined – Tales from the Kimberley. […]

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Drive Monday: Riley Film Review of Private Life

12, February 2019

Riley Lavelle Long is back with another interesting film review. He regularly presents his interesting takes on contemporary and classic films on Ruth’s Monday Drive Show, with this week’s episode focusing on the new Netflix comedy drama “Private Life”. […]

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Interview with Cat Harding about E-Waste

02, February 2019

Cat Hading had always been annoyed by the electronic waste, so she decided to do the best with the resources that are available and start a business company in order to save the environment. Cat Harding dropped into Monday Drive to talk with Ruth Hessey about how to deal with E-Waste. […]

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Interview with Gaby Jung on Tuesday Drive

31, January 2019

72-years-old Gaby Jung did an epic cycle trip across Tasmania, from South Hobart to Takayna/Tarkine, in support of the campaign to protect Takayna/Tarkine as a World Heritage listed National Park. Gaby was even dressed as a giant Tasmanian Freshwater Crayfish throughout the ride David Barr was able to interview her on his Tuesday Drive show albeit […]

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Interview with Dr. Sven Teske from the University of Technology

31, January 2019

Dr Sven Teske is a Research Director at Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney and has 20 years’ experience in technical analysis of renewable energy systems and market integration concept. He visited Ruth Hessey’s Monday Drive in order to discuss the future of the Renewable Energy Industry at great length. To find out more […]

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Drive Monday: Interview with Sophia Davidson Gluyas and Stella North from ‘The Bed Party’

29, January 2019

The Bed Party is a new production at the Old 505 Theatre. Sophia Davidson Gluyas is the writter and the director of the show and Stella North is the costume designer. It was an honour for Ruth to have both on her Monday Drive Show. To get more information about the production click here or visit the […]

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Drive Monday: Riley’s Review of ‘Glass’- 28th January

29, January 2019

Riley Lavelle Long is back with his interesting film reviews. He regularly presents his interesting takes on contemporary and classic films on Ruth’s Monday Drive Show. This time he was talking about ‘Glass’ […]

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Drive Monday: IV with Chris Noon from Still Creek Landcare Group

22, January 2019

Chris Noon was on Ruth Hessey’s Monday Drive Show last Monday. He is a member of the Still Creek Landcare Group. He and Ruth discussed the water quality, talked about the foundation of his group and their work. Check out more information here. […]

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Achieving 100% Renewable Energy: Interview with Nicky Ison

22, January 2019

Nicky Ison from University of Technology Sydney is senior research consultant at the Institute for Sustainable Futures. Nicky is also the Co-founder of Community Agency. She was David’s guest on Drive Tuesday. They were talking about archieving 100% renewable energy […]

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Drive Tuesday talks with Stephen Goddard about faulty buildings and Consumer Protection

15, January 2019

Stephen Goddard talks to Drive Tuesday about consumer protection, or lack thereof, for purchasers of off-the-plan dwellings. The Opal tower calamity has raised public awareness of the pitfalls of such purchases. Stephen is the chairperson of the Owners Corporation Network, the peak consumer representative body for the strata community. He says consumers have more protection […]

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Vets Beyond Borders

13, December 2018

Vets Beyond Borders is an Australian charity that works with communities around the globe to improve the lives of animals, and therefore humans as well. Whilst there are many animal welfare organisations around the world, lots of countries don’t have adequate access to veterinary health facilities and properly trained staff, resulting in poor animal health […]

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Interview with Helen Baker about her book “On Your Own Two Feet”

11, December 2018

It was a pleasure to have Helen Baker come into Arts Monday to talk about her new book “On Your Own Two Feet”. The book is about how to survive a divorce from a financial point of view. […]

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World Bicycle Relief with Sarah Wilson

04, December 2018

Sarah Wilson is mostly known for her ‘I Quit Sugar’ movement. She’s written cookbooks, appeared and shows like Masterchef and the Biggest Loser – but she sold her business IQuitSugar.com last year and gave all the money charity. One such charity Sarah is particularly passionate about is World Bicycle Relief, and she’s been helping them […]

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Lior on his upcoming show, Leaving the Western Shadows

21, November 2018

Australian Israeli Singer and Songwriter, Lior, joined David Barr on Drive Tuesday to discuss his upcoming concert, Leaving the Western Shadows with the Australian Youth Orchestra’s, Momentum Ensemble. The orchestra will be directed by conductor Nigel Westlake, whose previous endeavours with Lior have included the co-creation of the award-winning song cycle Compassion. Leaving the Western Shadows is […]

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David Garrioch on Tim Flannery’s new book “Europe: A Natural History”

14, November 2018

This week Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive reviews Tim Flannery’s new book with professor David Garrioch from Monash University. Tim Flannery is a paleontologist, explorer and conservationist. He is a leading writer on climate change and the 2007 Australian of the Year. His books include the award-winning international bestseller The Weather Makers, The Future Eaters, Here on […]

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Finding Voice- How Do Refugee And Asylum Seeker Writers Regain Their Voices?

13, November 2018

Finding Voice is a 25 minute documentary produced by Eastside’s Mick Paddon together with Bangladeshi poet, writer and journalist Humayun Reza “When I first met Humayun Reza, all I knew about him was that he was from Bangladesh and was seeking asylum in Australia with his wife and two daughters. He is a quiet and […]

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Wreckless Eric

10, November 2018

English singer-songwriter, Wreckless Eric joined David Barr on Tuesday Drive to discuss his upcoming visit to Australia. He’s an original Stiff Records artist, alongside Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, the Damned and Ian Dury. Eric is regarded as on one of the UK’s greatest underground songwriters. His classic ‘Whole Wide World’ has been covered by the […]

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Faboriginal – Miss First Nations 2018

31, October 2018

Black, queer and fabulous – these were the performers at this years Miss First Nations Grand Final. The competition brings the nations best Indigenous drag queens to Sydney to strut their stuff in a week long competition. Competitors came from as far as the Northern Territories Tiwi Islands, as well as showcasing local Sydney talent. […]

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Murdoch and the Press

31, October 2018

Two ex-Prime Ministers, Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have both come out slamming the Murdoch press for it’s influence on Australian politics. Rupert Murdoch owns 70% of the Australian media, this high concentration is concerning to many people because of it’s impact on our Democracy. Tuesday Drive’s, David Barr spoke to Emeritus Professor Rodney Tiffen […]

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Riley Reviews- “Bad Times at the El Royal”

29, October 2018

Every week Riley does his legendary film reviews on Monday Drive. Last week he talked about the movie “Bad Times at the El Royal”. […]

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Miriam Lancewood chatting ‘Woman in the Wilderness’ on Drive Monday

23, October 2018

Miriam sat down with Ruth Hessey to discuss her new book “Woman in the wilderness”. The book tells the story of her own life and how to survive in the wilderness. For more informations: https://miriamlancewood.wordpress.com/ […]

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Drive Monday- Interview with Elaine Hudson on ‘Giving Up The Ghost’

23, October 2018

Elaine Hudson joined Monday Drive this week to chat about her new play ‘Giving Up The Ghost’, Playing at a brand new venue on Oxford street – Limelight On Oxford. Housed in a beautiful old three level terrace, Limelight On Oxford is a bar and also holds a beautiful lounge bar. You can see live […]

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Break the Code on Friday Drive

23, October 2018

Do you consider yourself to be a master detective or the next relic hunter? If so, then you should check out Break The Code’s escape room. Get whisked away to another place with a choice of four themed rooms, each with their own comprehensive technology and mechanisms to make the experience like no other. Conor […]

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Is the US Political System Broken?

18, October 2018

It seems like almost everyday more bizarre news comes out the US. President Trump has pushed boundaries like no other US President has. Drive Tuesday spoke with Associate Professor, Brendan O’Connor, of the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney in anticipation of the upcoming Midterm elections. […]

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Perry Keyes and his new album Jimmy Salmon’s Lament

11, October 2018

Drive Tuesday was lucky to have Waterloo local Perry Keyes join us in studio to discuss his new album, Jim Salmon’s Lament. He recently sold out all his Sydney shows, but you can catch him elsewhere around the state if you’re quick. Check out  his new album here, and tickets here. […]

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UNDERMINED: TALES FROM THE KIMBERLEY + Q&A

11, October 2018

Australia’s vast and unspoiled Kimberley region is under threat, as mining, pastoralism and irrigated agriculture drive an unprecedented land grab. Award-winning director Nicholas Wrathall investigates the politics of an area branded Australia’s “future economic powerhouse” with the highest percentage of Aboriginal people living on Country. Undermined: Tales from The Kimberley follows young Indigenous leader Albert […]

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Drive Tuesday talks to Licia Heath, Independent Candidate for Wentworth

03, October 2018

Licia Heath joined Drive Tuesday in studio, accompanied by Alex Greenwich to talk about the upcoming Wentworth by-election. Listen below to see what she thinks about the current state of Australian politics, and what policies she wants to implement to change it. […]

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Don Weatherburn from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

02, October 2018

The biggest weekend in the sporting calendar can be a fearful one for women, children and other vulnerable members of society, with incidences of domestic violence spiking 20% with the NRL and AFL grand finals. Don Weatherburn, director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research spoke to Drive Tuesday about these alarming figures. […]

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North Sydney Art Prize

26, September 2018

Thursday Drive got to chat to Alison Clark, the curator of this years biannual North Sydney Art Prize. The exhibit take place at the iconic Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Waverton. This unique site enables broad participation and accommodates the inclusion of all mediums. This years theme revolves around sustainability – but in many […]

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Offerings to the underworld | Discovering Gamelan

14, September 2018

Gamelan musician and teacher Gary Watson speaks to Thursday Drive about the mysterious and sacred world of Gamelan music. See Gary with the Sydney Conservatorium Balinese Gamelan Ensemble perform at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at 1pm Saturday 15th September. More information here. […]

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Erik Ochsner Interview – Mary Poppins In Concert

14, September 2018

Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents the Disney classic, Mary Poppins – in Concert. The Oscar award-winning film will be played on the big screen, with the Orchestra performing every note of the charming musical score, including the favourites: Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Chim Chim Cher-ee and A Spoonful of Sugar. The conductor, Erik Ochsner, landed […]

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GrindHowl Screech

03, September 2018

Drive Tuesday was lucky enough to chat to Luke Escombe about a peculiar meeting he had with a performer by the name of GrindHowl Screech. Luke picked up Grindhowl Screech on the way to a blues festival in Western Australia, and in return Grindhowl Screech gave him a copy of his album recorded on a […]

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Riley Reviews: ‘The Accursed’

23, August 2018

Monday Drive’s regular reviewer Riley Lavelle Long changes medium this week to talk about the novel ‘The Accursed’, by Joyce Carol Oates. ‘The Accursed’, is set in and around Princeton, New Jersey in the early twentieth century, and explores a variety of supernatural themes, tracing their effect upon members of several families who reside in the area. The […]

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Jeff Angel and the National Energy Guarantee

22, August 2018

Jeff Angel, Executive Director of The Total Environment Centre and Boomerang Alliance, talks with Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey about the National Energy Guarantee and the related goings-on in Canberra. […]

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Camille Reed talks sustainable fashion

21, August 2018

Camille Reed, founder of The Australian Circular Fashion Conference, talks with Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey about sustainable fashion.   For more information: https://www.australiancircularfashion.com.au/ […]

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Riley Reviews: ‘Brad’s Status’ and ‘The 9th Life of Louis Drax’

19, August 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey talks with Riley Lavelle Long about two movies. Riley’s first movie is ‘Brad’s Status’, a 2017 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike White and starring Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Jenna Fischer, and Luke Wilson. In it, Brad Sloan (Ben Stiller) runs his own non-profit organisation, and lives […]

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Dr Nick Murray talks about apps and ecology

18, August 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey talk with Dr Nick Murray, a research fellow in the Centre for Ecosystem Science at the University of New South Wales. Nick is involved with a new map app that ecologists are using to help them determine vulnerable ecosystems. For more information see here: https://remap-app.org/ […]

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Elaine Hudson talks about the new play ‘Mum, Me and the IED’

17, August 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey talks to actor Elaine Hudson about her role in the new Australian play at the Depot Theatre, ‘Mum, Me and the IED’. More information can be found here: https://thedepottheatre.com/mum-me-the-ied. […]

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Bush medicine and Uncle Bill: a wonderful workshop

15, August 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey interviews Uncle Bill Shepherd about his upcoming workshop on bush medicine at Lake Parramatta Reserve on 18 August. This is part of Sydney Science Week which runs from 7-19 August 2018. […]

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Find out about Plastiphalt, a fascinating eco-friendly road material

14, August 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey interviews Stuart Billing, General Manager of Paving from Downer Group, about Plastiphalt. Plastic from around 176,000 plastic bags and packaging and glass from around 55,000 bottles has been diverted from landfill to build New South Wales’ first road made from Plastiphalt, a product made from soft plastics and glass.   […]

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Riley Reviews: ‘Funny Bones’

13, August 2018

Monday Drive’s resident reviewer, Riley Lavelle Long, talks about Funny Bones, a 1995 British-American comedy starring Jerry Lewis and Oliver Platt. An unsuccessful comedian uncovers a family secret and learns the true price of letting inherent talent shine. Directed by Peter Chelsom. […]

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Dr Tai Neilson talks about media mergers

13, August 2018

Conor Burke talks about the recent media mergers with Dr Tai Neilson, lecturer in Media, Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies at Macquarie University. […]

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Riley Reviews – ‘Tickled’ and ‘The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter’

12, August 2018

Riley Lavelle Long reviews two movies available on Netflix. Firstly, a documentary called “Tickled”, which delves into the underground world of professional tickling, directed by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve. Secondly, ‘The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter’, a 2018 comedy directed by Jody Hill and written by Jody Hill, John Carcieri, and Danny McBride. Riley also talks about ‘Crazy […]

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Annie Blatchford talks about media reporting of domestic violence

11, August 2018

Conor Burke is joined by Annie Blatchford, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, to talk about domestic violence and media portrayals of it. […]

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Mum, Me and the IED

10, August 2018

Playwright Roger Vickery spoke to Drive Tuesday about his upcoming play, ‘Mum, Me and the IED’. The play focuses on Rob, a returned Army Medic from Afghanistan and his suffering. The play tackles big issues such as post traumatic stress disorder in a lighthearted way. The play will be performed at the Depot Theatre in […]

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Emilio Garcia from the Front and Center Podcasts talks US politics

10, August 2018

Conor Burke is joined on Monday Drive by Emilio Garcia from the Front and Center Podcast to talk about the latest developments in US politics. […]

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Kurdish asylum seeker writer Behrouz Boochani, speaks from Manus Island about his new book

09, August 2018

Behrouz Boochani is a Kurdish journalist and writer who fled from Iran to try to seek asylum in Australia. En route, after a frightening boat trip from Indonesia, he was intercepted and eventually transferred to Manus Island in Papua New Guinea where he has been incarcerated for the past five years. At the beginning of […]

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28 Minutes of Dirt with Rick Morton

01, August 2018

One Hundred Years of Dirt is the debut by Rick Morton- award winning journalist and social affairs writer with The Australian. At only 31, Morton has given us a book that is part family history, with all the traits of really good long form Journalism. Part memoir, jarringly honest and full of introspection. And part […]

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Riley Reviews: “A Woman Under the Influence”

30, July 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey is joined by Riley Lavelle Long who reviews the film “A Woman Under the Influence”, a classic 1974 film written and directed by John Cassavetes. […]

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27, July 2018

Monday Drive’s Ruth Hessey talks with Indian-born Sydney-based artist Kirtika Kain who examines how oppressive social hierarchies and power structures have been enforced upon and embodied by generations before her, from the perspective of an outsider. Excerpted from Indian historical archives, Kain incorporates the first English transcription of the implicit codes and regulations that have […]

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Riley Reviews: ‘Mary Shelley’

20, July 2018

Ruth Hessey is joined by Riley Lavelle Long who reviews the film Mary Shelley, a romantic period-drama film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and starring Elle Fanning.   […]

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Mark Byrne talks about ‘The Green Electricity Guide’.

20, July 2018

Ruth Hessey is joined by Mark Byrne, the Energy Market Advocate at the Total Environment Centre, to talk about The Green Electricity Guide. Mark is a former urban planner who also has a Masters in International Law and a PhD in the humanities. He is the author of two books, six booklets, a dozen papers […]

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Conservation genetics and koalas: Professor Rebecca Johnson shares all

20, July 2018

Ruth Hessey interviews Professor Rebecca Johnson from the Research Institute at the Australian Museum about conservation genetics, especially in relation to koalas. […]

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Mia Wright talks NAIDOC Week 2018

20, July 2018

Ruth Hessey interviews Mia Wright about NAIDOC week. […]

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David Addington and the Northern Beaches Refugee Sanctuary

20, July 2018

Refugees are a very hot topic at the moment, especially with the recent separation of children and mothers in the US. David Addington of the Northern Beaches Refugee Sanctuary spoke to Drive Tuesday about the work they are doing here in Australia with refugees, in particular African refugees. […]

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Mari Andrew’s loop-de-loop zig zagging journey to adulthood

17, July 2018

  Mari Andrew is a writer and flamenco enthusiast from New York. She began to illustrate with an old watercolour paint set left over from babysitting just two and a half years ago.   Today she has close to one million Instagram followers and has published the New York Times best-seller ‘Am I There Yet?‘ She […]

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Dr Catherine Crock AM & the HUSH Foundation

07, July 2018

Dr Catherine Crock AM joined Gemma Purves on Friday Drive to discuss her work with the HUSH Foundation. Dr Crock founded Hush in response to her work treating children with leukaemia who required frequent painful medical procedures. She wanted to reduce the stress and anxiety such procedures brought on the children and their families. By […]

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Jane Gillings – Renowned Artist and Environmentalist

15, June 2018

Jane Gillings is a sculptor who is far from typical; Jane uses discarded plastic to create assemblage art! She came by the show to discuss with Ruth Hessey her wonderful and unique work using discarded plastic as a main ingredient in her art work and, how it is creating awareness to our global waste problems. […]

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Dan Goldberg – Director of the Film ‘Food Fighters’

11, June 2018

Everyone’s heard of Oz Harvest? Hell, even the founder was the Local Hero recipient for the national Australian of the Year Awards! ‘Food Fighter’ is an inspirational story of an Australian woman’s crusade battling the global scandal that is food waste. Director of the documentary is Dan Goldberg and he dropped into Monday Drive to […]

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The Problem With Proposed Random ID Checks In Airports

27, May 2018

The Federal Government wants to give the police to power to stop and check people’s identity at Australian airports. Malcolm Turnbull has justified the move by saying we’re living in ‘dangerous times’. Currently police only have the power to stop and ask for proof of identity if they suspect a person has or will commit […]

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Bobby Goldsmith on Bibi & The Big Blue

21, May 2018

Bobby Goldsmith (8 March 1946 – 18 June 1984) was one of Australia’s early victims of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Goldsmith was an Australian athlete and active gay community member who won 17 medals in swimming at the first Gay Olympics, in San Francisco in 1982. Goldsmith was assisted by a network of friends who organised care […]

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Beatles at Bondi and the Feel Good Choir

21, May 2018

Local band manager Samantha Graham came and chatted to Tuesday Drive about several musical events coming up in the area. Beatles at Bondi is a musical appreciation night accompanied with snacks and drinks. Local music teacher Darryl Chute will take guests on a musical journey through the Beatles eight year recording career, focussing on one […]

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Dave Hole on his new album ‘Goin’ back down’

01, May 2018

  Drive Tuesday was privileged enough to have Aria award winning musician Dave Hole pop into the studio to chat about life on tour, his 1937 guitar and newly released album ‘Goin’ Back Down’. His unique and unusual performance style has led him to being described by Australian rock historian Ian McFarlane as, ‘the most […]

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Dine for Rhino

26, April 2018

Michele McCamley from Wild Support came to chat to Tuesday Drive about an upcoming fundraising dinner for endangered African Rhinos. Dr Johan Marais from Saving the Survivors Foundation will share his first hand experience of working with rhinos over a three course meal and drinks. The event is taking place on May 9 at View by […]

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Christine Jane on her new album ‘Songs for Bleeding Hearts’

26, April 2018

Christine Jane’s unique sound is self described as ‘cinematic blues’. She has been compared to artists who share her love of storytelling, darkness and the enigma of song such as Nick Cave, Cat Power, Beck, Feist, Fiona Apple, and Neil Finn. Her songs are deeply personal and reflect on loss, love, listlessness, and the shadows of […]

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Flesh Eating Bacteria with Associate Professor Daniel O’Brien

24, April 2018

A flesh eating ulcer, known as Buruli has led to a record number of amputations in Melbourne this year. The number of cases has tripled in the last five years, with the disease spreading from Victoria’s coastal towns to inner city Melbourne – and researchers have no idea why. Drive Tuesday chatted to Associate Professor […]

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Rewards Of Recycling With Liz Keen

18, April 2018

TerraCycle’s mission is to Eliminate the Idea of Waste TerraCycle is a recycling company that converts ‘non-recyclable’ waste, like coffee capsules, empty cosmetics and office supplies, into sustainable raw materials and new products, including playgrounds and garden beds. TerraCycle operates free recycling programs that enable Australians to collect and send their ‘non-recyclable’ waste to TerraCycle […]

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Interview with Anne Davies

17, April 2018

Guardian journalist Anne Davies has written a series of articles about the Murray Darling that gives very good coverage of all the complex issues involving the vital river system. She was accompanied on her river trips by photojournalist Mike Bowers, whose photographs accompany the articles. David Barr talks to Anne about the state of play […]

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Designing A Way To Reduce Waste With Terri Winter

17, April 2018

Terri Winter is a wife, mother, designer and Australian entrepreneur who is fueled by a passion to unearth the best designs on the planet and share them with a wider audience. Terri believes that creative design is everywhere and works tirelessly to bring top3 fans an edited selection of the very best. A concept born in […]

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Going For A Swim and Saving the World With Pirra Griffths

13, April 2018

Owner and designer for Allerton Swimwear, Pirra Griffths speaks on what it takes to make swimwear not only make a women feel confident in the water, but also feel good about making a difference in the environment. By using specific fabric that can clear your conscience, knowing it was made with the environment in mind, […]

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Listen To Karen Lee Andrews at the Lazy Bones Lounge

12, April 2018

Karen Lee Andrews (Formerly known by her stage name Ms Murphy) came into the public’s awareness in 2013, through her soul slaying performances on TV’s hit show, The Voice Australia. Ms Andrews has that rare gift to communicate the unspeakable. Cameron Adams, from the Herald Sun, says, “Ms Andrews has one of those authentic sounds […]

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Wigging Out About the Environment with Paul Frasca

09, April 2018

Co-founder and Director of Sustainable Salons, Paul Frasca’s goal is to help hair salons around Australia reduce their waste while also helping their customers still feel confident with a great new do! From helping feed those are hungry, from creating a stylish wig, Sustainable Salons creates opportunities for customers to make a difference and not […]

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Interview with Professor Jenny Hocking

21, March 2018

In the lead up to the November 1975 dismissal of the Whitlam government by the Governor General, letters were exchanged between the Queen’s Private Secretary Sir Martin Charteris and Sir John Kerr. These letters are held in the National Archives. Through an action in the Federal Court, Prof. Jenny Hocking sought to have these released. […]

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All About Art with Dr. Gene Sherman

19, March 2018

We had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Gene Sherman who is the Chairman and Executive Director of Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation; a philanthropic organisation dedicated to the public exhibition of significant contemporary art from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Dr. Sherman is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Fine […]

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From the Lab to Live Interviews, It’s Naomi Koh Belic

12, February 2018

While still in the middle of completing her PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, Naomi Koh Belic loves to create video content on the basic science behind multiple sclerosis and investigate how this digital media improves understanding and how participants self regulate their learning. From FameLab to the Discovery Channel Australia, Koh Belic is […]

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Protecting Your Skin and Detecting Diabetes with Dr. Noushin Nasiri

12, February 2018

Your health is what keeps you alive and Doctor Noushin Nasiri is here to tell us that it doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn’t haven’t to take as much time as you think. In this interview, Dr. Nasiri speaks on her sensor that picks up UV rays in the sun in order to […]

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Let’s Talk Water With Ian Wright

12, February 2018

From the Department of Biology Science from the University of Western Sydney, Ian Wright joins Ruth Hessey in the studio to discuss how our water supply is changing, evolving and how it will effect humans and animals. For more interviews like this one, tune into Monday Drive 4 pm – 6 pm with Ruth Hessey […]

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NSW Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon interview

05, February 2018

NSW Greens Senator, and Eastern Suburbs local, Lee Rhiannon sat down with EASTSIDE recently. She discussed Refugees, her pre-selection battle, Jeremy Corbyn, climate change and much more. […]

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Catherine Traicos live interview and performance

05, December 2017

Described as “an artist of exceptional poise and talent” (SMH) Catherine Traicos has just released her sixth studio album. Luminaire is a beautiful album, wrought with emotion and turmoil. Catherine sat down with Eastside recently to discuss the recording process and play a couple of tracks from the album live in the studio. […]

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