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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.
We are in the middle of a nuclear revolution. David Barr talks to Peter Martin, ANU, what the advantages of solar power as opposed to nuclear power. Solar wins hands down. [...]Read More... from Nuclear or Solar?
Raised by a country music legend and an opera singer, Ruby Jackson is a talented musician from Sydney, known for her evocative voice and rich, melodic compositions. Her music, a blend of folk, indie, and pop influences, captivates audiences with its heartfelt lyrics and soulful performances. With each release, she continues to explore new depths [...]Read More... from Wednesday Drive Interview with Ruby Jackson
Luke is a Northern-Sydney comedian and musical artist. He’s best known for his musical comedy ‘Chronic’ (2011) and his nationally touring children’s act ‘The Vegetable Plot’ signed to ABC Kids. He is a dynamic musician from Northern Sydney, renowned for his witty lyrics and engaging stage presence. Known for blending rock, blues, and comedic elements, [...]Read More... from Tuesday Drive Interview with Singer-Songwriter Luke Escombe
Living Hot by Clive Hamilton and George Wilkenfeld The authors are not new to writing about climate risks. Their new book, Living Hot, offers guidelines about living in a world in which temperatures increase by 2 degrees or more. The scientific community considers the goal of limiting global heating to under 2 degrees is probably [...]Read More... from Living Hot
On 11 June 1964 The Beatles arrived in Australia for a 16 day tour, and the place has never been the same. Greg Armstrong and Andy Neill have written about it. David Barr talks to them about the book “When We Was Fab : Inside The Beatles Australian Tour 1964”. The book is available on [...]Read More... from “It Was 60 Years Ago Today…”
Darren Heinrich is a Sydney-based organist, pianist and educator who holds a 1st class Honours degree in Jazz from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has recently completed his PhD research in Jazz Organ Improvisation. His influences incorporate the entire spectrum of the Jazz idiom, from its earliest ragtime roots to modern jazz. He regularly [...]Read More... from Cookbook @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest
Mario Biondi is Italy’s number one soul singer and he is set to make his inaugural Australian tour in May 2024. He approached music at a very young age, debuting at 12, singing around Sicily. Later on he discovered his passion for Black Music in the albums of James Brown; Aretha Franklin; Earth Wind and Fire; Lou [...]Read More... from Mario Biondi Interview
Martha Wainwright is part of the McGarrigle/ Wainwright canadian musical clan. She is the daughter of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III and sister of Rufus Wainwright. David Barr talks to her about her music and influences at the start of her 2024 Australian Tour. [...]Read More... from Martha Wainwright Interview
Our own Aussie Winnie Su found her love for the piano at the age of 7 by listening to her neighbours playing next door. She was awarded her Licentiate Lmus.A Diploma at the age of 14, having made her concerto debut at 12. She has numerous awards to her name, not least of which is [...]Read More... from Alan Field Interviews Winnie Su On Monday Drive
Australian vocalist and composer Gregg Arthur follows in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Tony Bennett as one of the great interpreters of The Great American Songbook. He joined Eric Gyors and Virginia Lowe from Wenesday Drive to speak about his experience on stage, his last album and artists with whom he has [...]Read More... from Gregg Arthur’s Great American Songbook
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 [...]Read More... from Sydney Eisteddfod : Interview With General Manager Annette Brown
Malcolm Bligh Turnbull, Australian former politician and businessman who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. This week Alan Field welcomed him as a guest in our Bondi Studio to chat about his life, his book and his taste [...]Read More... from Interview with Malcolm Turnbull: 29th Prime Minister of Australia on Monday Drive with Alan Field
Bangers & Mash is a good-old home-cooked variety night featuring banging tunes and mad mash-ups served up by Australia’s greatest live acts. In this episode Emilie and John from Friday Drive chat to Catherine about the amazing concept and all you need to know about Bangers and Mash! [...]Read More... from Interview with the host of Bangers & Mash: Catherine Alcorn on Friday Drive
Ralph is back touring Australia. The “Streets of London” singer/songwriter sits down with David Barr to talk about his music and perform some songs. Ralph will be playing at The Concourse Chatswood on Friday 9 February as part of his Streets of Oz Tour 2024. [...]Read More... from A Chat with Ralph McTell
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 [...]Read More... from Professor Stevens IV – Anxiety
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 [...]Read More... from Indigenous Singer-Songwriter, Shellie Morris Speaks with Elliott Wallace: Waralungku by Arrkula Yinbayarra
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 [...]Read More... from Interview with Ian Ossher, Volunteer at Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney
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. [...]Read More... from David Barr interviews Colette Harmsen
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. [...]Read More... from The Top 40 Tax Dodgers
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 [...]Read More... from The Case of the Missing Christmas Beetle
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 [...]Read More... from Interview with Clive Miller; CEO of Support Act about Aus Music Month and Aus Music T-Shirt Day
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. [...]Read More... from A Grim Week for Whistleblowers
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 [...]Read More... from Interview with Professor David Stevens
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 [...]Read More... from Bondi WAVE Interview with Levl
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 [...]Read More... from Bondi WAVE Interview with OFF IT
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 [...]Read More... from Bondi Wave interview with Baby In The Clouds
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 [...]Read More... from Bondi Wave Interview with Parallel
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 [...]Read More... from Ardency Trebartha, Premium Retirement Specialist Speaks with Tony Roma
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 [...]Read More... from Whitlam’s Historic Visit to China
David Barr talks with Jim Frecklington, the remarkable Australian who built two of the coaches that transported the Royal family to the coronation.
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.
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, […]
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. […]
Should poker machines be blown up? David Barr talks to the CEO of Wesley Mission, Rev Stu Cameron, about the blight of poker machines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute outlines the events that have led to Australia’s energy crisis.
Explore the world of lichens and mosses, which play a vital role in their ecosystem and stabilise the whole environment.
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.
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.
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.
Dr Felicity Deane addresses the question: “The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to Willy Vlautin, songwriter and lyricist for the southern soul/Americans 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 […]
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.
Dr John Wiseman explains how we can accelerate the transition to a just and resilient zero-carbon future without despairing.
Author and evolutionary ecologist Dr Monica Gagliano shares her fascinating research into plant communication and plant’s cognitive abilities.
Rogue Rubin speaks about her remarkable new film Lion Spy, a documentary about Rogue’s undercover operation to save African lions from extinction.
Dr. Anthony Burke explains the term ecocide and why it’s important to make it an international crime.
Listen to Dr Adrian Dyer painting a fascinating picture of the world seen through bees’ eyes.
Founder Marjorie Tenchavez describes Welcome Merchant‘s journey from Instagram page to building a bridge between refugee entrepreneurs and customers.
Greenfleet CEO Wayne Wescott explains how you can offset your carbon emissions by planting trees. Let trees suck it up and save us all.
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.
Linguist Dr Maïa Ponsonnet talks with Ruth Hessey about the fascinating way indigenous languages express emotions through body parts.
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.
Award-winning Australian filmmaker and director Serhat Caradee discusses his new play Spike Heels – now playing at the Fringe HQ Newtown.
Listen to Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, and you will never look at puddles the same way.
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.
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.
Find out the real impacts of baiting dingoes in this eye-opening interview with passionate conservation biologist Dr Kylie Cairns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your essential Christmas movie list brought to you by Monday Drive’s film buff, Riley Lavellelong.
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.
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 […]
David Barr talks to Prof Rod Tiffen about the forthcoming Senate enquiry into the Murdoch dominance of our newspaper market.
David Barr talks to Bondi Vet presenter Audrey Shen about Future Vets Camp in January for children 9 – 16 years.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Learn about the Aboriginal concept of Deep Time and how it can help us with understanding today’s environmental challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Barr talks to Peter Noble festival director of Bluesfest about what’s happening in relation to the festival in 2021.
Sean Dooley from Bird Live Australia talks to David Barr about how birds are coping with climate change and habitat destruction.
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.
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.
Dr. Michael Jensen from the University of Canberra talks to David Barr from Drive Tuesday about conspiracy theories.
Judith White author of Culture Heist talks to David Barr about powerhouse museum and the struggle of arts during the pandemic.
Poet and satirist Tug Dumbly performs his poem “The Legend of Lasseter’s Reefer” live on Monday Drive
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.
Former Liberal Party leader and professor at the ANU John Hewson talks to Drive Tuesday about what needs to change after Corona virus.
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.
Financial journalist Michael West talks to Drive Tuesday about the need for a federal ICAC. michaelwest.com.au
David Barr talks to Emma Dawson the executive director of Per Capita a progressive think tank. https://percapita.org.au
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drive Tuesday talks to David Lyons from the Australian Tea Cultural Society about the pleasures of tea drinking.
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
Mary Kostakidis has visited Julian Assange several times. She talks to David Barr about her most recent visit at Belmarsh prison.
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.
Michael Bayliss from Sustainable Population Australia talks with David Barr from Drive Tuesday about the unsustainable trajectory of population and economic growth.
Bob Carr talks to David Barr from Drive Tuesday about our China policy, US politics and Carriageworks.
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.
David Barr From Drive Tuesday talks to Renata Field from Domestic Violence New South Wales about domestic violence during the lockdown.
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 […]
David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to microbiologist Margaret Jennings about safety protocol in the era of Coronavirus.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sebastian Job from the Australian Psychedelic Society chats to Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive about psychedelic plants in a commercial world.
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.
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
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 […]
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/
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 […]
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: http://gittoes.com/
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
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.
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/
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 […]
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. […]