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8:30am
Hear This
A weekly presentation from the Vision Australia Library service, bringing you up to date with what’s on offer alongside reviews and Reader Recommends.
9:00am | REPEAT
Time Magazine International
Time Magazine International Edition is the go to news magazine for what is happening around the globe. Journalists give insight into the latest developments in politics, health, science, society and entertainment.
9:30am | REPEAT
Monitor World
Readings from the online edition of The Christian Science Monitor
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A second daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format
1:30pm | REPEAT
Totally Tasmanian with Ron and Debbie
Feature readings from Tasmanian publications.
3:00pm
Crip Culture
Crip Culture celebrates disability arts, culture and creativity. It's hosted by Fiona Murphy and Rosie Putland, produced and mixed by Honor Marino and supported by Print Radio Tasmania.
3:30pm
Seeing Eye Dogs Show
Seeing Eye Dogs enhance mobility for people with blindness and low vision.
4:00pm
Talking Law
Talking Law is your weekly update of news about legal issues, with emphasis on stories from the disability law sector. It includes readings from the nation's newspapers as well as industry publications.
4:45 pm
New Horizons
New Horizons is Blind Citizens Australia’s weekly radio show. It is an interview style program, with topics relevant to people who are blind or vision impaired.
5:00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
5:30pm
The Uncertainty Principle
“The Uncertainty Principle” is a program which explores all areas of Science. Articles from ‘New Scientist’, ‘Scientific American’, ‘Australasian Science’, ‘Cosmos’ and the daily press (amongst others) are read. The articles range across any and every topic including astronomy, physics, palaeontology, social science, biology and many others. From time to time a scientist is interviewed, and previous topics include peregrine falcons, bio fuel, smoking and its effect on the body and cell death
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
11:00pm | NEW
Not Thinking Straight
Not thinking straight is a broadcast for everyone, and is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The program features chats with LGBTQIA+ community members, artists, performers, activists, and legends, showcasing stories about what’s happening across the rainbow spectrum.
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule
9:00am I NEW
Spectrum
Readings of selected articles from The Sydney Morning Herald weekend lift out
09:30am | REPEAT
Wellbeing
Health issues for people of all ages. Wellbeing aims to inform the community about conditions and diseases as well as dispelling medical myths. Hosts include Dr. Virginia Reid, Riley Taylor and Iris Nichols. The executive producer is Graham Wilson.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format
1:30pm REPEAT
Disability Reform
This program looks at the reforms needed of legislation, policies and practices to ensure people with a disability can fulfil their role in society.
2:00pm | REPEAT
Geographica with Daphne Toombs
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration
3:00pm | REPEAT
New Scientist
Ideas to expand your mind from “The New Scientist” magazine.
3:30pm
Choice
Independent and member-funded, CHOICE is here to ensure that Australian consumers like you get a fair go. We review, advise and campaign on issues as diverse as banking, babies, finance, fridges (and even the food you put in them!) and so much more.
4:30pm
Seniors
Bi-monthly lifestyle magazine for Australian over 50s to connect, explore, think, plan and more.
5:00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
6:00pm
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector.
6:30pm
Talking Law
Talking Law is your weekly update of news about legal issues, with emphasis on stories from the disability law sector. It includes readings from the nation's newspapers as well as industry publications.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
9:30pm
Renew Economy
News with a focus on the green energy transition, climate change, and the environment.
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:30PM
Stick Together
A half-hour weekly show about workers rights and current affairs. Stick Together features interviews with workers, unionists, community campaigners and academics from right across Australia. Explore the contribution that unions make to broader social justice movements, such as environmental campaigns, indigenous sovereignty, women’s rights, migrants’ rights and more.
11:00pm |
Space Nuts
All things space - news, travels, discoveries, the mysteries and more... with world renown and respected astronomer, Dr. Fred Watson, with broadcast journalist, Andrew Dunkley. They are your space nuts, and have been talking all things space with each other for over 25 years. This program is their latest sojourn in the world of space.
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule
8:30am I
Rosemary Esmonde Peterswald and her radio show Lots to Chat About, a series of interviews.
9:30am |
Ablequest
Readings and interviews – news about the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format
1:30pm
Life’s Reflections with Sue Gilchrist
Life’s Reflection’s looks deep into an individual’s life and what made it meaningful
2:15pm
Powerd News Wrap
Sharing authentic stories of disability, told in our voices, drives society forward on the path to inclusion.
Join us in our mission to transform the narrative around disability. Together, we can celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and make a meaningful impact. Welcome to Powerd Media, where every story matters.
3:00pm | NEW
Fourth Estate
How was the news reported this week? Join some of Australia’s best known journalists to talk about how news is reported, which news is reported, and how the industry is working.
3:30pm
Vision Extra
Vision Extra is the feature blindness related interview each week, talking to authors, elite sports people, newest technology, high achievers in employment, education or other aspects of life for a person who is blind or has low vision.
3:45pm I REPEAT
Profile
Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.
4:00pm
New Statesman
The New Statesman is the leading progressive political and cultural magazine in the United Kingdom and around the world. Covering UK current affairs,
5:00 pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
5:30pm
Planes Trains and Automobiles
In “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”, Michael Densley and John Westland rabbit on about anything that flies, moves on rails, or uses roads, and indeed, anything else that takes their fancy.
6:00pm
Cover to Cover
Hosted by Tim McQueen, this hour long program delivers some great book readings and short stories.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
9:30pm
Ageing with Attitude
Attitude is everything. Why let ageing get you down when it can be one of the happiest and most meaningful times in your life? A time to flaunt your own style, know your friends from your acquaintances and value health as the real wealth.
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:00pm | REPEAT
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector.
11:30pm | REPEAT
Talking Law
Talking Law is your weekly update of news about legal issues, with emphasis on stories from the disability law sector. It includes readings from the nation's newspapers as well as industry publications.
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule...
9:00am
The Conversation
The Conversation is an online source of thought-provoking articles written by researchers and academics, across all disciplines, presented in a form easily accessible to the public.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format.
1:30pm
Northern Feature
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
3:00pm
Talking Vision
The weekly program discusses issues relating to blindness and low vision and provides stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss.
3:30pm | NEW
Indigenuity
A weekly conversation with Indigenous knowledge holders, showcasing all forms of Indigenous ingenuity. With host, Krystal De Napoli, from 3RRR in Melbourne.
4:30pm I RPT
Travel Time
Learn all about the world through the comfort of your own home with Travel Time. The program features articles on national and international travel destinations, as well as different ways of travelling.. Kindly provided by our friends at 2RPH Sydney
5:00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
6:00pm | NEW
The History Show with Dr. Jill Brannock
A show exploring a fascinating and unique side of history
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:30pm I REPEAT
Northern Feature
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule...
8:00am | NEW
Happy Pants
Get your Happy Pants on every week with Vision Australia Radio’s children’s radio program and podcast.
8:45am I
Profile
Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format
2:00pm I REPEAT (from the previous Saturday, for those that missed it)
Voices from the Bush
Short stories from the sometimes ocker outback of Australia
3:00pm
Good Sports with Ken Doughty
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sports with reports from the Tasmanian and National press.
4:30pm
Opinion Tasmania with Debbie Le Grande & Ron Andersen
Opinions sourced from local Tasmanian newspapers
5:00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
5:30pm I NEW
Real World Gardener
Something for everyone who likes gardening, no matter where you live in Australia. Presenter Marianne Cannon is a horticulturalist and educator presenting a new holistic approach to gardening organically. Join the team of leading gardening industry experts in garden design, plant health, growing your own vegies and herbs, learning to cook with exotic spices, and much more.
6:00pm
Opinions and Perspectives
Commentary sourced from Australian and Foreign newspapers and magazines
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:00pm
Women on the Line
Produced and presented entirely by women and gender diverse people, Each week, hear from women on local, national and global current affairs with a commitment to improving the status of women in Australia and globally.
11:30pm I REPEAT
Final Draft
Every week we feature interviews with Australian authors that get to the heart of their work, as well as festival, events and all the news you need to understand the world of Australian letters. Final Draft is committed to supporting a strong and diverse culture of storytelling by elevating the voices of debut authors, indigenous authors & writers of colour. We understand the importance of the stories we tell in shaping the world in which we live and seek to get to the heart of what Australia’s literary culture tells us about out world.
12:00am | REPEAT
The Conversation
The Conversation is an online source of thought-provoking articles written by Australian researchers and academics, across all disciplines, presented in a form easily accessible to the public.
10:00am I Repeat
Not Thinking Straight
Not Thinking Straight is a show for everyone with a special celebration of LGBTQI artists who don’t get the coverage on radio they deserve! It will present a range of outstanding music by LGBTQ+ artists & straight allies and from time to time include news items, film & TV reviews and guest interviews.
11:00am | REPEAT
About Movies
Maggie McKerracher brings you the low down on movies on offer in Tasmania cinemas
11:30am | NEW
That’s What I Call Science
A team of women in science and tech bring a fresh perspective to the issues that matter to you. Explore elements of science that are at the heart of our communities. From bushfires to compost, Indigenous Knowledge, brewing beer and the tech behind the world around us.
12:00pm | REPEAT
Good Sports with Ken Doughty
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sports with reports from the Tasmanian and National press.
2:30pm I Repeat
History Show presented by Dr Jill Brannock
A show presenting a fascinating and unique side of history
3:30pm
Totally Tasmanian with Ron and Debbie
Feature readings from Tasmanian publications.
4.30pm |
Water Watch
Water Watch celebrate life and culture of along our waterways and investigate the big issues facing the future of our rivers to tell important stories about the human relationship with land and water.
5:30pm | REPEAT
Northern Features
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
6.30pm
Central Sciences
A program dedicated to learning more about chemistry in a fun way, through its role as the central science. We will be connecting chemistry to concepts from across the scientific landscape of physics, maths, biology, and environmental sciences.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Opinion Tasmania with Debbie Le Grande & Ron Andersen
Opinions sourced from local Tasmanian newspapers
7:30pm
Nature Matters
Welcome to ‘Nature Matters’ with your host Wayne Goodwin. This program relates to how we, humans, interact with the natural world, and how it has influenced us through such mediums as art and literature.
8:00pm (NEW)
Limelight
Readings – Australia’s classical music and arts magazine providing a comprehensive array of news, CD and live performance reviews, interviews, in-depth features and more.
8:30pm | REPEAT
Voices from the Bush
Short stories from the sometimes ocker outback of Australia
9:30 pm | REPEAT
Unearthed
Unearthed is a program with a compilation of readings about archaeology.
10.00pm
Disability Reform
This program looks at the reforms needed of legislation, policies and practices to ensure people with a disability can fulfil their role in society.
10:30pm
Pearls and irritations
Progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians, with articles that focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
11:00pm
Monitor World
The international edition of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper. Its aim is to embrace the human family, shedding light with the conviction that understanding the world's problems and possibilities moves us towards solutions.
11:30pm | REPEAT
Cover to Cover
Hosted by Tim McQueen, this hour long program delivers some great book readings and short stories.
12:30am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule...
10:00am | REPEAT
Pearls and Irritations
Progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians, with articles that focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
12:30pm I NEW
It’s Time
Looking at the best of the charts from this week… in a year between 1960 and 1999! Hosts William Brougham and Barry McKay also bring the year alive with trivia about the songs in the charts at the time. Don’t miss It’s Time - or your memory won’t forgive you!
02:30 PM
Dollars and Making Sense
Dollars & Making Sense is all about financial education. We bring together industry experts, investors, customer advocacy groups, and many others to help you navigate the sometimes complex world of finance & money.
4:30pm | REPEAT
Health Matters
Articles addressing the current challenges facing healthcare, aged care, the disability sector and mental health
5:00pm I NEW
Diffusion
Science meets arts, politics and culture. Diffusion takes a look at new science, hard science, pop science, historical science and weird science. The show includes news, interviews, special features and discussion on important scientific events and issues.
5:30pm
Asia Times
Asia Times, formerly known as Asia Times Online, is a Hong Kong-based English language news media publishing group, covering politics, economics, business and culture from an Asian perspective.
6:00pm | REPEAT
Good Gardening
For you green thumbs in the garden tips and tricks for the Tasmanian gardener by Tasmanian gardeners
6.15pm I NEW
Cyberbeat
Cyberbeat is a community driven, educational, and informative 15 minute weekly program that will keep you up to date with news and analysis on what’s happening with the internet in Australia and how it relates to you.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Australian Women's Weekly
Extracts from Australia’s most read women’s magazine.
8:30pm | REPEAT
Time Magazine International
Time Magazine International Edition is the go to news magazine for what is happening around the globe. Journalists give insight into the latest developments in politics, health, science, society and entertainment.
9:30pm | REPEAT
Opinions and Perspectives
Commentary sourced from Australian and Foreign newspapers and magazines
12:30am
BBC World Service
BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports, and analysis.
8:30am
Hear This
A weekly presentation from the Vision Australia Library service, bringing you up to date with what’s on offer alongside reviews and Reader Recommends.
9:00am | Repeat
Seniors
Bi-monthly lifestyle magazine for Australian over 50s to connect, explore, think, plan and more.
9:30am | REPEAT
Monitor World
The international edition of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper. Its aim is to embrace the human family, shedding light with the conviction that understanding the world's problems and possibilities moves us towards solutions.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
12:30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A second daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format
2:00pm | REPEAT
Asia Times
Asia Times, formerly known as Asia Times Online, is a Hong Kong-based English language news media publishing group, covering politics, economics, business and culture from an Asian perspective.
3:30pm I NEW
Seeing Eye Dog Show
The Seeing Eye Dogs Show is hosted by Harriet Moffat that explores the work of Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs. It covers topics like dog health, caring for and fostering puppies, interviews with experts, and more.
4:30pm I NEW
Talking Tech
Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talks talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.
5:00pm I NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
5:30pm
The Uncertainty Principle
“The Uncertainty Principle” is a program which explores all areas of Science. Articles from ‘New Scientist’, ‘Scientific American’, ‘Australasian Science’, ‘Cosmos’ and the daily press (amongst others) are read. The articles range across any and every topic including astronomy, physics, palaeontology, social science, biology and many others. From time to time a scientist is interviewed, and previous topics include peregrine falcons, bio fuel, smoking and its effect on the body and cell death.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10:00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10:30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
9.00am | REPEAT
Nature Matters
Welcome to ‘Nature Matters’ with your host Wayne Goodwin. This program relates to how we, humans, interact with the natural world, and how it has influenced us through such mediums as art and literature
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12.00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12.30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1.00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format.
1.30pm REPEAT
Disability Reform
This program looks at the reforms needed of legislation, policies and practices to ensure people with a disability can fulfil their role in society.
5.00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
6:00pm
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector.
6:30pm
Talking Law
Talking Law is your weekly update of news about legal issues, with emphasis on stories from the disability law sector. It includes readings from the nation's newspapers as well as industry publications.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10.00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10.30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:00pm I REPEAT
Stick Together
A half-hour weekly show about workers rights and current affairs. Stick Together features interviews with workers, unionists, community campaigners and academics from right across Australia. Explore the contribution that unions make to broader social justice movements, such as environmental campaigns, indigenous sovereignty, women’s rights, migrants’ rights and more
9:30am
Ablequest
Readings and interviews – news about the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12:00am
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12:30am
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format.
2:15pm
Powerd News Wrap
Sharing authentic stories of disability, told in our voices, drives society forward on the path to inclusion.
Join us in our mission to transform the narrative around disability. Together, we can celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and make a meaningful impact. Welcome to Powerd Media, where every story matters.
3:00pm
The Fourth Estate
How was the news reported this week? Join some of Australia’s best known journalists to talk about how news is reported, which news is reported, and how the industry is working.
3:45pm I REPEAT
New Horizons
Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.
4:30pm I REPEAT
Dollars and Making Sense
Dollars & Making Sense is all about financial education. We bring together industry experts, investors, customer advocacy groups, and many others to help you navigate the sometimes complex world of finance & money.
5:00pm | NEW
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
9:30pm I REPEAT
Blind Sight
Blind Sight, Was established To Fill An Information Void For Recently Diagnosed Vision Impaired Individuals. In addition, It Included Assistive Technology Training And Assessments For Both Vision Impaired And For The Blind.
9:45pm I NEW
Inside Voices
‘Inside Voice’ is a new reading program that will serve to provide access to news and creative writing content for and by incarcerated people.
10.00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10.30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:00pm | REPEAT
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector.
8:00am | NEW
Final Draft
Every second week we feature interviews with Australian authors that get to the heart of their work.
8:30am | NEW
Fair Comment
Fair Comment looks at grassroots issues viewed from the multicultural perspective that will affect our community.
10.00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12.00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12.30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1.00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format.
3:00pm
Talking Vision
The weekly program discusses issues relating to blindness and low vision and provides stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss.
3.30pm
Indigenuity
A weekly conversation with Indigenous knowledge holders, showcasing all forms of Indigenous ingenuity. With host, Krystal De Napoli, from 3RRR in Melbourne.
5.00pm
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
6:00pm | NEW
The History Show with Dr. Jill Brannock
A brand new show exploring the fascinating side of history
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10.00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10.30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11:00pm | REPEAT
Arts in Focus
What’s happening in the Arts scene around Tasmania and beyond.
8:00am
Happy Pants
Get your Happy Pants on every week with Vision Australia Radio’s children’s radio program and podcast.
8:45am |
Profile
Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.
9:00am | REPEAT
Life’s Reflections with Sue Gilchrist
Life’s Reflection’s looks deep into an individual’s life and what made it meaningful
10:00am | LIVE
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
12.00pm
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
12.30pm
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
1:00pm
Guardian Australia News
Daily news articles taken from the Guardian Australia, the Australian presence of the global online publication and British print newspaper, The Guardian. Available solely in an online format.
2:00pm I REPEAT (from the previous Saturday, for those that missed it)
Voices from the Bush
Short stories from the sometimes ocker outback of Australia
3.00pm
Good Sports with Ken Doughty
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sports with reports from the Tasmanian and National press.
4.00pm
Time Magazine International
Time Magazine International Edition is the go to news magazine for what is happening around the globe. Journalists give insight into the latest developments in politics, health, science, society and entertainment.
5.00pm
The Wire
The Wire is a daily current affairs program, broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.
5:30pm
Travel Time
Learn all about the world through the comfort of your own home with Travel Time. The program features articles on national and international travel destinations, as well as different ways of travelling..
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
10.00pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 1
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
10.30pm | REPEAT
Daily Book Reading 2
A daily (Monday through Friday) serialised novel chosen from across a broad range of genre. Some are home read, others taken from other volunteers in the RPH Network. Click here to see the current books.
11.00pm
Writers from the Vault
A literary hurdy-gurdy of stories, poems, plays and articles from the wider western literary canon and beyond. Reading from multiple sources, including the archives of the NSW State Library.
12:00am | REPEAT
The Conversation
Articles from the Australian academic and research online magazine
10:30am
All the Best
A program devoted to new Australian storytelling. Produced by FBi Radio in Sydney, in association with SYN and 3RRR in Melbourne. Hear short form documentaries, personal narratives and creative audio from across the country.
10:30 AM | REPEAT
Travel Time
Learn all about the world through the comfort of your own home with Travel Time. The program features articles on national and international travel destinations, as well as different ways of travelling.
Dr Christina Hagger helps you make the most of your travels.
11:00am I REPEAT
About Movies
Maggie McKerracher provides the low down on movies at cinemas around Tasmania
11:30am | NEW
That’s What I Call Science
A team of women in science and tech bring a fresh perspective to the issues that matter to you. Explore elements of science that are at the heart of our communities. From bushfires to compost, Indigenous Knowledge, brewing beer and the tech behind the world around us.
12.00pm | REPEAT
Good Sports with Ken Doughty
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sports with reports from the Tasmanian and National press.
2.30pm
History Show presented by Dr Jill Brannock
A show presenting a fascinating and unique side of history
4:30pm |
Water Watch
Water Watch celebrate life and culture of along our waterways and investigate the big issues facing the future of our rivers to tell important stories about the human relationship with land and water.
5.00pm | REPEAT
Talking Point
A cross section of opinion articles taken from the Mercury Newspaper
5:30pm I REPEAT
Northern Features
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
6:30pm
Central Science with Kate Tanner
A program dedicated to learning more about chemistry in a fun way, through its role as the central science. We will be connecting chemistry to concepts from across the scientific landscape of physics, maths, biology, and environmental sciences.
8.00pm I New
Wellbeing
Health issues for people of all ages. Wellbeing aims to inform the community about conditions and diseases as well as dispelling medical myths. Hosts include Dr. Virginia Reid, Riley Taylor and Iris Nichols. The executive producer is Graham Wilson.
10:00pm
Disability Reform
This program looks at the reforms needed of legislation, policies and practices to ensure people with a disability can fulfil their role in society.
10.30pm
Pearls and Irritations
Progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians, with articles that focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
10:00am | REPEAT
Pearls and Irritations
Progressive, liberal commentary on issues that impact Australians, with articles that focus on politics, public policy and world affairs.
10:30am | NEW
Hit Parade of Yesterday
Since March 1978! Vintage music from the 20s & 30s, or more precisely, 1926- 1937: jazz, big bands, and some Australian bands, personalities and music from the movies. Monthly specials highlight a personality or a band, a vocalist, musician, some relevant calendar event, perhaps a type of music or dance.
12.30pm I NEW
Primary Perspectives
Ground-breaking, award-winning children’s edutainment hosted entirely by young people from mid-primary to mid secondary age range. Hear perspectives on a wide variety of local/global topics via interviews with leaders and experts in various fields.
5.00pm
Asia Times
Asia Times, formerly known as Asia Times Online, is a Hong Kong-based English language news media publishing group, covering politics, economics, business and culture from an Asian perspective.
6.00pm | REPEAT
Good Gardening
For you green thumbs in the garden tips and tricks for the Tasmanian gardener by Tasmanian gardeners
6.15pm I NEW
Cyberbeat
Cyberbeat is a community driven, educational, and informative 15 minute weekly program that will keep you up to date with news and analysis on what’s happening with the internet in Australia and how it relates to you.
8:30pm
Leisure Link
Join Vision Australia Radio Adelaide's Peter Greco fortnightly for Leisure Link. Peter brings you interviews covering sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and general lifestyle topics for people of all abilities and interests – not just disabilities
10:30pm
Behind the Scenes
From the studios of Sydney’s Fine Music 102.5, the program features stage musicals, film musicals, music from 30s, 40s, 50s - anything that puts you “In a Sentimental Mood”