What’s On and When
Program Changes
There has been some changes to our Saturday line up.
Saturday Night Storytime with Jan Counsell has moved from 10:00pm to the 4:30pm timeslot. This means Bush Poetry in week 1 and It’s Electric in week 2 commence at 5:00pm.
And Guardian Australia has consequently moved to the 10:00pm timeslot
Week - 1 Monday 06/05/24
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.
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
3:30pm
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.
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 | REPEAT
Doctor Who Magazine
Dr Who magazine is a magazine devoted to the long-running British science-fiction TV series.
6:00pm
History Today with David Dodds
Readings from History Today magazine – historic events, people and occasions revisited. “What Happened Then, Matters Now”.
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.
Week - 1 Tuesday 14/05/24
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule
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
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
3:30pm
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.
7:00pm | REPEAT
Local Newspapers
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
9:00pm
Insight for Living
A daily composite of news from the Mercury, Examiner and Advocate newspapers
9:30pm
Get Together with Bob Hargreaves
A collection of great Australian stories taken from a wide variety of publications, such as Tales from a Sunburn Country, My Weekly, People's Friend, Readers Digest, Outback and many more
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
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 | REPEAT
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.
Week - 1 Wednesday 15/05/24
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule
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
2:15pm
Aviation Digest
The resource for everything aviation, news, training, aircraft, avionics, gear, careers, photos, and more.
3:00pm | NEW
Life Reflections
Presented by Sue Gilchrist
Life Reflections looks deep into individuals lives and what made it meaningful.
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.
4:00pm
The New Statesman
The New Statesman is a British political and cultural magazine published in London. Founded as a weekly review of politics and literature in 1913.
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 I REPEAT
Aviation Digest
The resource for everything aviation, news, training, aircraft, avionics, gear, careers, photos, and more.
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.
Week - 1 Thursday 16/05/24
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.
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.
4:30pm
Guardian Australia
Readings – news, sport, comment, analysis and reviews from Guardian Australia
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.
Week - 1 Friday 17/05/24
12:00am
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.
5:00am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule...
9:30am I REPEAT
Lost in Science
As you may expect, it’s a science program! Its presenters are happily lost in a world of science and are excited to present to listeners a gamut of interesting and engaging information on the latest science news and issues, along with some of their own interests and areas of expertise.
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 sport 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.
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.
Week - 1 Saturday 18/05/24
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.
12:30am
Computalk
Interested in new technology and gadgets – or simply looking for some basic advice on computers and what’s on the market? In “Computalk” Tony Egan covers all of these subjects – and brings to bear his own interests in this field.
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 sport 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
4.30pm |
Granta
Granta magazine and Granta Books share a remit to discover and publish the best in new literary fiction, memoir, reportage and poetry from around the world.
5:30pm | REPEAT
Northern Features
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
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.
9:30pm
World in Progress
World in Progress is a 30-minute radio show that connects the dots in a globalised era.
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.
Week - 1 Sunday 12/05/24
12:30am
BBC World Service
Tune in to the BBC World Service, Checkout their Program Schedule https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedule...
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.
9:30pm | REPEAT
Opinions and Perspectives
Commentary sourced from Australian and Foreign newspapers and magazines
Week - 2 Monday 06/05/24
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
Mojo Magazine
Readings from Mojo Magazine, UK’s one of the premier music magazines with music news, reviews, and feature articles.
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
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.
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 | REPEAT
Doctor Who Magazine
Dr Who magazine is a magazine devoted to the long-running British science-fiction TV series
6:00pm
History Today with David Dodds
Readings from History Today magazine – historic events, people and occasions revisited. “What Happened Then, Matters Now”.
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.
Week - 2 Tuesday 07/05/24
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.
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
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
Week - 2 Wednesday 08/05/24
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.
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
Aviation Digest
Each week a different famous Australian will be profiled: who they are, and what they did to make them famous Australians. We take a look into their personal lives, their career and post career life.
9:45pm I NEW
CRN Extras
A selection of serialised short Features and Documentaries taken from the Community Radio Network
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.
Week - 2 Thursday 09/05/24
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 I REPEAT
Diffusion
Science meets art, culture and politics. 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.
4:30pm
Guardian Australia
Readings – news, sport, comment, analysis and reviews from Guardian Australia
5.00pm I 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 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.
Week - 2 Friday 10/05/24
9:00am
Aeon Magazine
Articles on culture and social issues that challenge your assumptions. Presented by Libby Gregory from our sister organisation in Brisbane Reading Radio (4RPH)
9:30am I NEW
Travelling Life
Why travel? Why pack up and voluntarily hurl ourselves into unfamiliar territory, time and customs? Pure escape from routine and pressure? Often yes, but it can be so much more.
Dr Christina Hagger helps you make the most of your travels.
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 and George
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sport with reports from the Tasmanian and National press.
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
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.
Week - 2 Saturday 11/05/24
12:30am
Computalk
Interested in new technology and gadgets – or simply looking for some basic advice on computers and what’s on the market? In “Computalk” Tony Egan covers all of these subjects – and brings to bear his own interests in this field.
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
Travelling Life
Why travel? Why pack up and voluntarily hurl ourselves into unfamiliar territory, time and customs? Pure escape from routine and pressure? Often yes, but it can be somuch more.
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 and George
Bringing you up-to-date in the world of sport 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 |
Granta
Granta magazine and Granta Books share a remit to discover and publish the best in new literary fiction, memoir, reportage and poetry from around the world.
5:30pm I REPEAT
Northern Features
Selected feature and local stories from The Advocate and The Examiner
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.
Week - 2 Sunday 12/05/24
10:30am I
It’s Electric
News on Electric Vehicles, Renewables and History and anything interesting to do with Electricity.
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.
8.00pm | 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.
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”