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Anita Birges is a local community member whose influence extends way beyond our community borders. She joined Alan Field on Monday Drive in the Bondi studio to chat about her past, her business development, and her recent Vaucluse Woman of the Year award. [...]Read More... from Anita Birges, Vaucluse Woman of the Year and Founder of Mise en Place

In the 60s, a small house in Detroit became the most influential hit factory the world had ever seen. But while the names on the album covers—Ross, Gaye, Wonder—became legends, the architects of that signature ‘Sound of Young America’ often remained in the wings. Standing in the shadows if you will. We’re joined by now [...]Read More... from Interview with Craig Bodinnar – Dancing In The Shadows of Motown

Today’s guest has played with both Severed Heads and Boxcar and if those names ring a bell you’ll most likely guess that electronic music and synth based sounds from the 90’s are very much her thing. Dr Alison Cole is multi-award winning composer and lecturer in screen composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and it’s the last [...]Read More... from Interview with Dr Alison Cole

Maria Said AM, is the past CEO of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, and is its present Health and Strategy Manager. She explains to Alan Field on Monday Drive the incidence of anaphylaxis, and early action required when confronted by it, as well as outlining resources available to those susceptible to it. [...]Read More... from The Whys and Wherefors of Anaphylaxis

Federal Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, discussed with Alan Field on Monday Drive the Taxation White Paper she delivered last week, together with other important matters she’s been involved with recently. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender discusses her Taxation White Paper

Kenny Wayne Sheoherd from Shrevepor, Louisiana, was a child prodigy imbued with the Blues. He is returning to Australia to play at Bluesfest and also the Metro. His music encompasses blues rock and also the more traditional forms of blues. The tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Ledbetter Heights. David Barr [...]Read More... from Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd

We were delighted that Peter Dasent, the man behind the music, dropped in to the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. Peter let us in to the background of his musical career, the variety of music he enjoys, his long association with Play School, and his own program here [...]Read More... from Peter Dasent – Music Man

Dr Fiona Scotney is the Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University, an initiative helping more women from regional and rural Australia pursue careers in engineering. The Kim Jackson Scholarship provides $25,000 per year for up to five years, along with mentoring, professional development opportunities and now access to a dedicated [...]Read More... from Interview With Doctor Fiona Scotney; Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University

And if you’re looking to visit the streets of Rome without leaving Sydney why not experience the enchanting Carlotta Centanni as she brings her show, “From Italy with Love,” to the Camelot Lounge in Marrickville. Born into a legendary artistic family in the heart of Italy, Carlotta carries the soul of Neapolitan music in her [...]Read More... from Interview with Carlotta Centanni

Sydney has definitely become an early morning city and there’s a runner almost on every corner. But what if you could turn your morning jog into a mission of hope? What if going for a run could help a child in need of life saving treatment? Well on Sunday the 29th of March, the iconic sights [...]Read More... from Running for Hope at Run2Cure

Dr Steve Georgakis, a senior lecturer in matters related to sport and sports science at Sydney University discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive issues that surround the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the athletes, the organisation, and more. [...]Read More... from 2026 Winter Olympics

Dr James Kelly, a local GP, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a growing issue in Australia; overweight and obesity. He chatted about methods of dealing with the issue, and discussed the wave of new drugs being used to address it. [...]Read More... from Overweight and Obesity in Australia

Alan Field was honoured to welcome Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott into the Bondi Studio during Monday Drive to have a chat about the 2026 season of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. They spoke at length about the Choirs, their musical passions, and their Australian and international program for the year. They also gave [...]Read More... from Brett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Leaders in Choral Music

The newly minted Senior Australian of the Year for 2026 Prof Henry Brodaty hounoured Alan Field with a chat on Monday Drive about his award and his work [...]Read More... from Snr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty

A personal tribute to the Bondi community following the terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December at Bondi Beach, compiled and aired by Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...]Read More... from Bondi Tribute

Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into the Bondi Studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about what’s been happening in Canberra, and what the new year has in store. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender MP

Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for [...]Read More... from Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours

Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new [...]Read More... from WITCH

MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder Yaron Hallis about the concert. [...]Read More... from Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz

In this episode, we chat with the incredible Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell about her upcoming performance with the acclaimed world-jazz ensemble Monsieur Camembert in Sydney. Lyn shares insights into the creative collaboration and what audiences can expect from this special concert. [...]Read More... from Harmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert