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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

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 [...] Read More... from Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on th...

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 [...] Read More... from Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes

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...

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

and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about his music and that song. Eric Bogle has been touring across the country recently. [...] Read More... from Eric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song

NSW Liberal Member for Vaucluse in the Legislative Assembly, and Shaddow Health Minister, Kellie Sloane MP, dropped in to the Bondi studio for a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses her pre-politics broadcasting life, her motivation for politics, and some of the issues she’s dealing with in the State parliament. [...] Read More... from Kellie Sloane, MP

Bronte Campbell is a four-time Olympian, a triple Olympic gold medalist and a former World Champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about her swimming and her post swimming life [...] Read More... from Bronte Campbell OAM

Prof Chow, one of Australia’s leading cardiologists and a pioneer in preventive cardiology, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about differences between male and female heart symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. [...] Read More... from Prof Clara Chow

Dr Reid O’Connor laments to Alan Field on Monday Drive the lack of senior school students choosing to study higher levels of mathematics for the HSC, and what the implications are [...] Read More... from Dr Bronwyn Reid O’Connor

Prof Isaacs shared his concerns with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the impact AI is having on the film industry. [...] Read More... from A/Prof Bruce Isaacs

Allegra Spender spend some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive to chat about the current issues of the day, including Freedom of Information proposed amendments, and local content requirements for streaming companies, amongst other matters. [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth

Alan Field is joined on Monday Drive by Professor Matthew England, Professor of Oceanography at the University of New South Wales, to discuss the variations in ocean temperatures and global warming. [...] Read More... from Prof Matthew England

“Troy smashed my heart into a million pieces and then he put it back together again” is what viewers have said after attending Upside Down Fantasyland at Festivals across the country. Troy Rogers is a musician, poet, and artist who joined Tony on Drive Thursday to discuss his upcoming one-man show at the Sydney Fringe [...] Read More... from Upside Down Fantasyland: Troy Rogers on Turn...

Prof Eddie Holmes, the Sydney University award winning virologist who first published the genomic sequence of the virus giving rise to COVID-19 discussed the world of viruses on Monday Drive with Alan Field. [...] Read More... from Prof Eddie Holmes

Allegra Spender spent some time chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss progress on climate change, aged care packages, social cohesion and reforming tax in the pub! [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP

On Monday Drive, Alan Field chatted in the Bondi studio with one of Australia’s most remarkable cultural leaders, composers, sopranos, educators, and Yorta Yorta women. [...] Read More... from Prof Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, AO

Former Eastside Identity Jon Shapiro was a presenter on Friday Drive, secretary to the Board and as a lawyer, a legal enthusiast with a passion for social justice and equality. The question of legal tender has been weighing on his mind since 2019 when indications first became apparent that cash may no longer not be [...] Read More... from Jon Shapiro: Is digital currency really for the better?

Two of the most important and prominent Australian modern classical musicians spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive as a new album, composed by Elena and performed by Tamara, is released. The story of the music, the musicians’ history, and their close colaboration is as warming as the music itself. [...] Read More... from Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska

Patrick Kennedy is the CEO of Sydney Fringe, a not-for-profit working with public and private sector advocating for independent artists. The Sydney Fringe Festival organized each year in September brings together artists from all genres and walks of life.  Patrick has been working as a theatre director and producer for over 15 years, primarily in [...] Read More... from The Festivities of Art in P...

Dr Anne Ring is a writer, researcher, advocate, and indeed a local “Woman of the Year” who has spent many years examining the lived realities of ageing, as well as the social narratives that surround it. She discussed the concepts surrounding ageing with Alan Field in the Bondi studio on Monday Drive. [...] Read More... from Engaging With Ageing