I am proud to be a finalist in the 2020 Community Radio Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards. Overall Alive 90.5 FM had 5 finalists out of 10 nominations. I was a named finalist in the Excellence in Technical Services category. I also provided primary input to the station’s finalist achievement for Excellence in Technical Innovation. You can read all … Read More
Powerhouse at Parramatta – A cultural reality!
Back in March 2020 I posed the question of Powerhouse at Parramatta – A cultural reality? In summary, I believed that there was a risk that the cultural plan of City of Parramatta and the Civic Link were to be lost. I am now pleased that City of Parramatta Council has continued its support for the new Powerhouse Museum in … Read More
100 Radio Interviews with Alive 90.5 FM
October 2020 is a milestone in my radio journey seeing me clock up over 100 radio interview with Alive 90.5 FM. Starting on Breakfast radio in 2019, my first interview was with Raff Del Vecchio focussing on the then upcoming Police Legacy Remembrance Ride. Fast forward to October 2020 and I have now delivered or shared in over 100 interviews … Read More
Powerhouse Museum at Parramatta is a reality “in the teeth of prejudice and party opposition”.
When reviewing hot community topics I always strive to learn from writings of the past. NSW Locomotive No. 1 is a hot topic at the moment with myths of it disappearing to the edges of the state never to be seen again. Reading an article from 1855 (OPENING OF THE SYDNEY RAILWAY. (1855, September 27). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : … Read More
Powerhouse at Parramatta – Cultural Reality?
In 2018 I spoke at in the public forum of City of Parramatta Council. At that time I reported how the Deloitte report on the Heads of Agreement, making the Powerhouse move to Parramatta possible, stated “That design of the proposed MAAS could result in the ‘iconic’ objective set in the Cultural Plan not being met.” Now that I have … Read More
Wrap Up – Stars of Parramatta
17th May 2019 was the culmination of many weeks of practice for dancing the Tango in Stars of Parramatta, a fundraiser for the Cancer Council. My dance, choreographed by by professional dance partner Nicola Disley, was set to Seven Nations Army by The White Stripes. I did not win the judges score, nor was I a top fundraiser. However I … Read More
Alive 90.5 FM – Interview – Greg Williams from Love To Ride and Biketober
I interviewed Greg Williams from Love To Ride and Biketober discussing the program and the Biketober Business Challenge. Listen to the interview below. The Biketober Business Challenge is a fun and friendly cycling challenge. Workplaces cycle to see which business can get the most staff to ride a bike. It doesn’t matter if you ride every day or haven’t been … Read More
Alive 90.5 – FM Interview – Ian Gilbertson JP
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ian Gilbertson JP who discussed information on the role Justice of the Peace, NSW Justice Association and the association’s Cumberland branch. Listen to the interview below. Your can find out more about the NSW Justice Association at https://nswja.org.au/ Follow on Facebook
Alive 90.5 FM – Interview with National Trust Western Sydney Director Rosalind Mearn
I had the pleasure of interviewing National Trust Western Sydney Director Rosalind Mearns at the media launch for the Women of Distinction Exhibition at Old Government House for Alive 90.5 FM. You can read more about the event at https://www.alive905.com.au/women-of-distinction-revealing-the-lives-of-the-ladies-guests-and-servants-of-old-government-house/
Alive 90.5 FM – Interview with Natalie Kessell and Eric Grothe Snr
I had the privilege today or Interviewing Natalie Kessell, a co-Stars of Parramatta – Dance for Cancer, as well as the legendary Eric Grothe Snr. if you missed it, the podcast will be out later this morning. A huge shout out to Dan, Chris, Nicola, Nunzio, Connor and all the team at Arthur Murray Parramatta, where both Natalie and myself are … Read More