Blind Magic in Alice Springs

Episode 1498 of Blind Magic with host Murray Stewart is a heartfelt solo episode about home, recovery and the power of community in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Murray shares his personal journey from serious illness in intensive care back to the town he loves, explaining how returning to Alice Springs became a vital part of his rehabilitation and sense of purpose. Listeners will hear Murray’...

Episode 1497, presented by Murray Stewart, takes listeners on a series of vivid, personal encounters with the power and mystery of nature. Murray recounts the "blind magic" of Alice Springs and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), describing a mystical walk through the Valley of the Winds where channels of rock create haunting, whistling gales. He then shifts to memories of dramatic weather events: savage hail...

Episode 1496 — "Blind Magic in Alice Springs" with host Murray Stewart explores a collection of "wow" and "whoa" moments that brighten our lives. Murray opens with reflections on recent cultural and scientific highlights, including the surprise and inspiration of Celine Dion's return to the stage and the awe-inspiring launch of Artemis II: the astronauts' years of training, the extraordinary speed...

Episode 1495 of Blind Magic, hosted by Murray Stewart, broadcasts from a surprisingly green Alice Springs for a very different kind of Easter. Murray opens with vivid local scenery before moving into a series of personal stories and reflections about memorable encounters and the uplifting power of music. The episode features a moving anecdote about Celine Dion at the Paris Olympics: a broadcaster’...

Episode 1494 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs: host Murray Stewart welcomes Cheryl (Secretary Treasurer of the Ratepayers Association) and Stana to break a recent malaise and kickstart momentum for a revitalized local Ratepayers Association. The conversation mixes practical community organising with personal anecdotes and a healthy dose of humour. Topics covered include the role and power of ratepa...

Episode 1493 of Blind Magic Communications: host Murray Stewart broadcasts from a rain-soaked Alice Springs and opens the show with an eye on unusually heavy downpours and the prospect of another flow in the famous Todd River. He sets the scene of Central Australia’s rare wet spell, local warnings and the surprising way the landscape responds when the normally dry river comes down. Moving from wea...

Episode 1492 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs with host Murray Stewart features a powerful conversation with Elizabeth, a South Sudanese refugee who recounts her experience living in refugee facilities across Ethiopia and Kenya. The episode opens with Murray reflecting on the power of individual action — from a young man in Brisbane whose social media post led to international attention and Preside...

In episode 1491 of Blind Magic, host Murray Stewart records from Blind Magic Headquarters in Brightling, a northern suburb of Alice Springs, Central Australia. Murray shares a mix of news commentary and personal reflection, opening with a major international development: the Australian offer of protection and a pathway to permanent residency for an Iranian women’s soccer team after their refusal t...

Episode 1490 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is hosted by Murray Stewart and features Elizabeth, a housemate and guest who shares her powerful journey from South Sudan to resettlement in Australia. Elizabeth recounts harrowing experiences — including the loss of her father, life in refugee camps, and an early offer to relocate to the United States — and explains why she feels gratitude toward Aust...

Episode 1489 — Host Murray Stewart is joined by Elizabeth, a South Sudanese refugee now living in Central Australia, for a frank and emotional conversation about her journey from a war-torn homeland to safety in Australia. Elizabeth recounts her family’s escape through Ethiopia and life in the Kakuma and Robigis refugee camps, the hardships of desert conditions, and the trauma of growing up amid c...

Murray Stewart presents episode 1,488 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, a candid solo episode that moves between personal testimony, current events and sporting optimism. He opens with a frank account of changing his mind about COVID-19 vaccines under pressure, how he later suffered a major heart attack and strokes after three jabs, and why he now avoids further vaccination and hospital exposure. M...

Episode 1487 of Blind Magic Communications finds host Murray Stewart in Alice Springs delivering a warm, forthright reminder to refuse fear and choose life. Murray reflects on a moment of personal fragility after a previous episode, contrasts it with the suddenness of tragedy he recently heard about — an eight-year-old girl killed in a skiing accident — and uses that wake-up call to recommit to li...

In episode 1486 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, host Murray Stewart reflects on recent global events and how they’ve affected him personally. Murray opens with commentary on the U.S. mission against the Iranian regime and the immediate reactions both abroad and here in Australia, noting a stark split between those mourning the late Ayatollah Khomeini and those celebrating the end of his reign of...

Episode 1485 — Blind Magic in Alice Springs. In this solo episode host Murray Stewart responds to a recent horrific crime against a Sydney grandfather and uses the incident to highlight a broader crisis: many boys and young men in Australia are growing up without father figures or positive role models. Murray examines the causes and consequences of this crisis — broken families, the influence of n...

Episode 1484 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is presented and hosted by Murray Stewart. The episode opens with breaking news about the arrest of two alleged murderers in the case of Chris Bazzari in Sydney, and Murray reacts with shock and sorrow at the terrible crime against an 85-year-old man. Murray outlines his strong views on tougher punishments for certain crimes, calling for mandatory addit...

Blind Magic in Alice Springs — Episode 1483 with presenter and host Murray Stewart. In this solo episode Murray reflects on how hard times shape us and the practical, learned strategies that help him navigate fear and disorientation after his strokes. Drawing on vivid childhood memories of wandering the bush with his identical twin and their loyal border collie, Murray explains how those early exp...

Join host Murray Stewart for episode 1482 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, a solo episode filled with personal storytelling, warmth and unexpected drama. Murray opens with a vivid true-life anecdote that sets the tone for a program about loyalty, companionship and the surprising ways animals touch our lives. The centerpiece story recounts a tragic break-in in which a man and his beloved cockatoo w...

Host Murray Stewart delivers a timely, on-the-ground update from Alice Springs in Episode 1481 of Blind Magic. With heavy rain forecast and flood warnings for the Todd River catchment, Murray walks listeners through the likely timing of the storm, historical context (including the major 1988 flood), and why this event could be significant for locals. The episode focuses on practical preparedness:...

Episode 1480 of Blind Magic features host Murray Stewart sharing his observations and predictions on two very different sporting worlds. In a solo, conversational episode Murray covers the state of Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign and his reactions to the Winter Olympics in Italy. On cricket, Murray reflects on Australia’s faltering T20 form, pointing to inconsistent performances and, crucially,...

Good afternoon, good evening or good morning, wherever you are. This is Murray Stewart, your presenter and host, and this is episode 1479: Blind Magic in Alice Springs. Murray opens the show by celebrating the unpredictability and spontaneity of his program, inviting listeners to relax and enjoy whatever surprises each episode brings. This episode features a personal and heartfelt account of Murra...

Episode 1478 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is hosted by Murray Stewart. In this episode Murray reflects on the "light and shade" of recent events: the tragic deaths of young people with disabilities and their parents linked to decisions by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA/NDIS), and the contrasting story of a heroic rescue that offers hope and motivation. Murray outlines urgent cal...

Welcome to Blind Magic in Alice Springs with host Murray Stewart. In this deeply personal and urgent episode, Murray dedicates the show to Otis and Leon Kloon and their parents following the tragic deaths in Mossman Park, Perth, and reflects on the recent death of Noah Johnston. He confronts the apparent link between withdrawn NDIA supports and these devastating outcomes, describing the human toll...

In this episode host Murray Stewart reflects on Australia Day in Alice Springs, beginning with a moving account of the indoor citizenship ceremony and the joy of welcoming new Australians. He describes the emotional impact of seeing people from war-torn countries become citizens and the pride that moment brings to the community. Murray discusses the recent comments by new opposition leader Kelly S...

Episode 1475 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, presented by Murray Stewart, confronts the tragic passing of 22-year-old Noah Johnston and calls out alleged systemic failures of the NDIA. Murray delivers a passionate, emotional monologue about the circumstances surrounding Noah's death, the apparent lack of accountability, and the urgent need for justice and reform in the disability sector. The epis...

Episode 1474 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds presenter Murray Stewart confronting a recent, avoidable tragedy: the death of 22‑year‑old NDIS client Noah Johnson. Murray describes the Herald Sun reporting and the alleged failure of the NDIS to provide the 24‑hour care experts said Noah required, and explains why he believes that failure must be met with accountability. Murray outlines his imm...