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Allegra Spender MP
6d ago · 28:03
Allegra Spender, Federal Independent Member for Wentworth and co-founder of the Community Strong Australia Party, has been busy! Between tax reform, housing affordability, climate policy, pushing integrity standards, and public accountability, she found time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about some of the other key issues she’s been working on recently. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender MP
Professor Claude Farah
6d ago · 24:09
Professor Claude Farah is an adult respiratory physician with extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of airways disease, lung cancer and nodules, breathlessness and general respiratory ailments. He spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss asthma, its incidence and developing treatments for it. [...]Read More... from Professor Claude Farah
Prof Paul Griffin and RSV
17d ago · 25:32
Professor Paul Griffin is recognised as amongst the world’s most prominent academics and infectious diseases physicians and clinical microbiologists. He is one of Australia’s leading voices on vaccines and public health, and he joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV for short. [...]Read More... from Prof Paul Griffin and RSV
John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday
17d ago · 32:48
This week on Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana sat down with director John Grinston for a lively chat about the underrated art of the one-act play. As Bittersweet Productions brings live theatre back to the beautiful Eternity Playhouse, John shares the unique challenges of directing short comedy, while sharing a laugh over the ultimate audience sin… [...]Read More... from John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday
Diamond Bay Bowling Club
20d ago · 14:28
It’s the kind of tale where anyone listening would most likely remark “that’s sooooo Sydney!” A local well know and much loved community and entertainment venue is forced to shut down because of noise complaints by someone new moving into the area. You’ve heard this story before. Only this time we’re not talking nightclubs in [...]Read More... from Diamond Bay Bowling Club
Con Open Academy – Emma Greenhill – Drive
1mo ago · 7:58
For more than 50 years, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been connecting people with the transformative power of music. Through an inspiring range of programs, courses, and workshops, the Academy welcomes school students, musicians, educators, and music lovers of all backgrounds to learn, create, and deepen their appreciation of music. [...]Read More... from Con Open Academy – Emma Greenhill – Drive
Allegra Spender MP
1mo ago · 26:34
The Federal Parliament broke up last week for its winter recess, but the Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, chose to spend some of her break chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses what her “break” will look like, and the issues she will take into the next session of parliament. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender MP
Emily Granger
1mo ago · 27:27
Emily Granger is an American-born, Australian-based classical harpist who has established self as one of Australia’s leading performers. Her recent album is called A Thing of Beauty, and she spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive discussing the album and her musical life. [...]Read More... from Emily Granger
The Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan Field
1mo ago · 15:47
What does it take to build a career in the world of professional opera? Host Alan Field sits down with the team from Pacific Opera to discuss the future of classical performance. Tune in to hear about their upcoming productions, the mentoring of young Australian talent, and what it takes to bring these grand stories [...]Read More... from The Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan Field
Redefining Performance: James Hullick on Sound, Community, and Antipodean Apparatus
2mo ago · 10:50
What happens when you mix human imagination, community-driven soundscapes, and raw machinery? As a composer, performer and the creative force behind Jolt Arts, James Hullick has spent decades shattering traditional boundaries of music and performance. In this episode, we dive deep into his artistic journey, from taking production into his own hands and navigating the [...]Read More... from Redefining Performance: James Hullick on Sound, Community, and Antipodean Apparatus
Prof Lorraine Chantrill
2mo ago · 23:33
Prof Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Regional Medical Oncology, and she took time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the concerning trend of increasing incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly in the younger members of our community. [...]Read More... from Prof Lorraine Chantrill
Michael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels
2mo ago · 15:49
In this episode, we sit down with Michael from Woolley’s Wheels to talk about all things cycling. From the history of the shop and its place in Sydney’s cycling community to the joys and challenges of life on two wheels, Michael shares his passion for bikes and the people who ride them. We explore how [...]Read More... from Michael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels
Freyja Garbett’s surfing and song Project ‘Music From The Waves’
2mo ago · 10:31
In this episode, we sit down with Freyja Garbett to discuss her project ‘Music From The Waves’ and about the upcoming jazz at the pav. Freyja shares insights into the vision behind the project, the role live music plays in fostering community, and the importance of creating spaces where artists and audiences can connect. We [...]Read More... from Freyja Garbett’s surfing and song Project ‘Music From The Waves’
Ian Stenlake … Uked!
2mo ago · 31:06
Ian Stenlake is one of the most sought-after performers in Australian film, television and theatre, in addition to which, he is an accomplished musician! He brought his ukulele into the Monday Drive studio at Bondi and chatted to Alan Field about his career, and his multiple roles in the new production of Uked! [...]Read More... from Ian Stenlake … Uked!
Sarah-Grace Williams
3mo ago · 24:18
Described as one of the top 10 female conductors in the world today, Sarah-Grace Williams is the Creative Director and Chief Conductor of the Metropolitan Orchestra … an orchestra with a difference! She explains to Alan Field on Friday Drive what is different about this orchestra. [...]Read More... from Sarah-Grace Williams
Roosters On Drive Thursday
3mo ago · 5:26
In this episode, we meet two raising stars from the Sydney Roosters SG Ball squad, Jaziah and Keone, who are taking their teamwork and determination beyond the footy field for an important cause. The young athletes join us in the studio ahead of Invictus Australia’s ZERO600 challenge, where they’ll rise at 6:00 AM for six [...]Read More... from Roosters On Drive Thursday
Art Leven Auction
3mo ago · 25:44
In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with Mirri Leven, Director of Art Leven, on the opening night of the gallery’s new Woolloomooloo space and the launch of a significant exhibition and auction honouring the collecting journeys of Dame Marie Bashir and David Shehadie. Established in 1981, Art Leven has spent more than [...]Read More... from Art Leven Auction
Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize 2026
3mo ago · 18:31
In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with artist, educator, curator and presiding judge Kathryn Minkley about the tenth annual Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize — Australia’s highest-value women’s art prize, with a total prize pool of $58,000 across three categories. Celebrating a decade of championing Australian women artists, the acquisitive prize and [...]Read More... from Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize 2026
Claire Edwardes OAM
3mo ago · 20:37
Claire Edwardes OAM is an Australian classical percussionist, composer and advocate for change in the classical music sector. She is the co-founder, artistic director and CEO of Ensemble Offspring, and she spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...]Read More... from Claire Edwardes OAM
130 Years of Women Voting in Australia – An Interview
3mo ago · 54:35
April 25 marked the 130 anniversary of women voting for the first time in an Australian election. It is a history marred with struggle, protest, and women standing up for their rights in a patriarchal society. David Barr talks to Dr Alice Neikirk, Criminology lecturer at Newcastle University, about the groundbreaking South Australian election of [...]Read More... from 130 Years of Women Voting in Australia – An Interview
VIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With Its Curator
3mo ago · 19:28
As the Head of Contemporary Music at the Sydney Opera House, Ben Marshall has spent over a decade transforming the World Heritage-listed venue into a vibrant hub for cutting-edge sound. In his role as the curator of Vivid LIVE, he oversees an ambitious takeover of the House’s stages, consistently programming a mix of global icons, [...]Read More... from VIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With Its Curator
Radiohead for Solo Piano at City Recital Hall
3mo ago · 19:09
In the world of contemporary music, few bands are as fiercely protective of their sonic DNA as Radiohead. Tony Roma’s guest managed to do the near-impossible: he decoded that DNA, translated it for eighty-eight keys, and earned the band’s rare stamp of approval in the process. Josh Cohen didn’t just create piano covers; he created [...]Read More... from Radiohead for Solo Piano at City Recital Hall
Blak Douglas on Arts Friday
3mo ago · 36:48
Blak Douglas joins us for an insightful conversation about “home flown”. His powerful exhibition that launched at NSW Parliament House on 7 May 2026. We explore the inspiration behind the body of work, the stories and messages throughout the exhibition. Blak Douglas shares his creative process, discusses challenging traditional expectations of what Aboriginal art is [...]Read More... from Blak Douglas on Arts Friday
Arts Tuesday: Interview with Linda Nicholls-Gidley on the science of accents
3mo ago · 54:30
In this episode of Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana are joined in the studio by renowned accent and dialect coach, Linda Nicholls-Gidley. Teaching in many of the nation’s drama schools and working in a broad range of media ranging from film to theatre, she has over 20 years of experience. Linda speaks about different accents [...]Read More... from Arts Tuesday: Interview with Linda Nicholls-Gidley on the science of accents
Prof Connie Katelaris AM
3mo ago · 24:32
Prof Katelaris, Professor of Immunology and Allergy at the University of Western Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a little known, but potentially life-threatening genetic condition called Hereditary Angioedema. [...]Read More... from Prof Connie Katelaris AM