On the occasion of Billy Strayhorn’s 110th birthday, The Hairpin Turn celebrates the life and work of one of jazz’s great geniuses. Strayhorn’s career is inextricably linked to that of Duke Ellington. With the exception of a two-year period in the early 1950s and a single solo album recorded in 1961, all of Strayhorn’s surviving […]
An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks […]
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My name is Jae Ryu and I’m in Year 10 and currently attending St Ives High School. Music has always been a huge part of my life, while my parents both work with computers they encouraged me to pick up new instruments and classes. I love playing my guitar and is currently trying to learn […]
Mercury Prize winning Liam Shortall is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer, professionally known as corto.alto. Mr. Shortall recently blessed Sydney with his first-ever Australian tour and what a treat it was. The energy at the show was palpable. The composer’s music is an eclectic blend of soul, funk, electronica and hip-hop, all filtered […]
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Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US […]
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In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are there any requirements for rider education or insurance. David Barr talks to Milad Haghani from Melbourne University about the void in regulation and the […]
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Matthew’s First Day of Work Experience My name is Matthew, and I’m a Year 10 student at Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design. My interests and hobbies include writing, watching movies, as well as listening to and playing music. I’ve chosen to spend my first week of work experience at Eastside Radio due […]
Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, with its eclectic decor, is a restaurant and bar with a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat & listen to live music. Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar features live music six – seven nights a week, with fantastic food and […]
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Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, with its eclectic decor, offers a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat, and listen to live music. Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar features live music six – seven nights a week, with fantastic food and a wide range of beverages […]
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Shakespeare’s greatest play, in an energised, classic Belvoir production, featuring the grit and power of Colin Friels. It’s time to retire. Lear has a plan – he’ll divide the kingdom between his three daughters, they’ll work in harmony with each other, he’ll live with them, there will be a seamless transition of power, and all will […]
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In Episode 336 of Breaking Waves, Riley and John explore the idea of companions. They look at the people, animals and even unseen presences that share our lives. They start with the original meaning of the word — “one who breaks bread with another” — and show how companionship has moved from the dinner table […]
Eastside Radio’s annual TEaCHing Presenter Conference 2025 was an incredible day of learning and community spirit. From thought-provoking talks to hands-on studio sessions, presenters, producers and volunteers came together to grow, share, and celebrate all things radio! The day began with an inspiring keynote from Andrea Ho, AFTRS Discipline Lead for Radio and Podcasting, who set […]