Matt McMahon is one of the very significant group of jazz musicians who have come to prominence since the turn of the century. A pianist, composer, arranger and musical director (as well as one of Eastside Radio’s longest standing presenters) he has been a winner of two of Australia’s most prestigious jazz awards: the National […]
It’s summer time in Australia and this means blowflies. They seem to come in droves. We swat and spray to keep them away. But how do these pesky flies keep cool on a hot summer days? According to new research it seems salvia keep Chrysomya megacephala cool. Blowflies move a small amount of salvia to […]
When ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott (Imelda Staunton) discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge with her estranged, bohemian, older sister Bif (Celia Imrie). Sandra couldn’t be more different to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling. But it turns out different is just what Sandra […]
This near farcical comedy was written in the 70s by the prolific playwright John Patrick aka John Patrick Goggin, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for best play, several Writers Guild Awards and New York Drama Critics’ Awards. Possibly Patrick is best known for his play The Hasty Heart, a 1945 […]
Many thanks to the hundreds of Eastside Listeners who signed up during our recent Xmas Supporter Drive. It was an incredible effort from everyone involved especially all our Prize donors. Special mention to our friends who also gave gifts on our behalf to the Children of Barnardos to help make this time just a little […]
Arts Thursday with Maisy Stapleton on 11 January brings you a conversation with Lex Marinos, one of Australia’s best-known actors, as well as broadcaster, director, writer and arts advocate. Lex has just written The Jobbing Actor: Rules of Engagement, about the work and life of […]
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On Arts Wednesday 10 January 2018, Sylvia’s guest was musician and music researcher, Joanna Butler. Joanna was responsible for selecting the music for Rembrandt Live, a concert series to accompany the blockbuster exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age. Listen to the music and the conversation below: We […]
So nice to be back at the console again after a wonderful break. At 10:40 am, Richard Major continues with Part 3 of Australian birds, this week talking about sulphur crested cockatoos. At 11:00 am, my special guest is Joanna Butler, musician and musical researcher. Joanna has been responsible for selecting the music for Rembrandt […]
ArtiFacts Eastside. Join me, Jane Raffan, Monday 8 January, for a program about art, poetry and literature specifically focused on Sydney. Hear interviews with Damien Minton about an exhibition at his former eponymous gallery called Five Bells – a Visual Ode to Sydney. Taking cues from Kenneth Slessor’s poem – voted Australia’s best poem by ABC […]
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As we say goodbye to 2017, let us reflect on the many wonders science delivered. It has been the year for discovery. Science did not disappoint; we learnt about the processes that govern our world. We learnt about, the discovery of the mesentery and now we all have a new organ. We also found out […]
For African men the world over, the barber shop is more than a place to get a shave and a haircut. It’s a place to hear news, share views and talk politics, women and sport. It’s a place where a man can let down his guard, blow off steam, and leave looking sharp and feeling […]
Hangover-mas is upon us. It is the small space of time after the over indulgent period. It is where we question if drizzling our fifth piece of trifle in Tea Maria was too much (and no, it certainly was not). As we say good bye to Christmas and welcome Boxing Day we are greeted with […]