Blind Magic in Alice Springs

Episode 1473 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs finds host Murray Stewart reflecting candidly on fragility, recovery, and personal growth. Murray opens the episode under the weather after recent falls and head knocks, and links his own journey living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and vision impairment to broader conversations about how life can change in an instant. He also references Damien Ma...

Episode 1473, "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," features host Murray Stewart reflecting on fragility, resilience and rebuilding after major health challenges. In a candid solo episode, Murray references former Test cricketer Damien Martin’s recent battle with meningitis as a springboard to discuss how life’s precariousness highlights the importance of time, relationships and passing on wisdom. Murra...

Episode 1,472 of Blind Magic, recorded in Alice Springs, features host Murray Stewart presenting a wide-ranging solo reflection on politics, personal struggle, and faith. Murray opens with a bold political forecast: as Prime Minister Albanese’s standing falters, he predicts a leadership shake-up in the opposition — naming Andrew Hastie as the likely successor to Susan Lee by April 2026 — and expla...

Episode 1471 of Blind Magic, recorded in Alice Springs and presented by Murray Stewart, delivers a brisk hour of political forecasts and local insight as we look ahead to 2026. Muzz lays out his expectations for global and Australian politics, offering strong opinions on leadership, public safety and fiscal responsibility. Listeners can expect candid commentary, predictions and local perspectives...

Episode 1470 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is presented by Murray Stewart, who delivers a brisk, opinionated set of predictions and reflections for 2026. In this solo episode Murray outlines his expectations for global events, local markets and sport, explains why he’s staying in Alice Springs for now, and previews his intention to act first and talk later. Key topics covered include Murray’s co...

Welcome to Blind Magic in Alice Springs. I am your presenter and host, Murray Stewart, and this is episode 1469. I remember talking to good friends of mine and former support workers of mine who had or whose family had made the decision to migrate to Australia from South Africa. And I remember them talking about the murder of white farmers and why their families had to get out. They had no choice....

Join Murray Stewart on episode 1468 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs as he reflects on a turbulent festive period and looks ahead to 2026. Murray discusses the overnight 'battle of the sexes' match — Nick Kyrgios’ straight-sets win over world No. 1 Irina Sabalenka — and explains why he believes the result highlights urgent questions about fairness in women’s sport and the participation of biologica...

Folks, away we go. This is episode 1467. It's Blind Magic in Alice Springs and I am your presenter and host, Murray Stewart. In this uplifting holiday episode Murray reflects on finding light after a difficult year in Australia and offers ways to bring joy to family and friends over Christmas. He explores favourite Christmas songs and performances — from soulful versions of "Silent Night" by artis...

Episode 1466 of Blind Magic, recorded in Alice Springs, features host Murray Stewart addressing the escalating crisis of sexual violence against women and the societal factors he believes are fuelling it. Across the episode Murray argues that current responses — which often single out boys and men — are incomplete, and that real progress requires treating sexual violence as a collective problem in...

Murray Stewart, host of episode 1465, shares a practical and simple character-building exercise inspired by his experience living with an acquired brain injury (ABI). In this short, reflective episode Murray explains how to list five personal strengths and five weaknesses on opposite sides of a page, score each from 1–10, and total the scores to track progress over time. He illustrates the method...

In Episode 1,464 of Blind Magic Communications Production, host Murray Stewart delivers a candid, energetic monologue from Alice Springs about handling disappointment and converting negative emotions into forward momentum. After a frank admission of frustration over a failed job application and a corrective admonishment from his brother Martin, Murray reframes the setback as fuel for new opportuni...

In episode 1463 of Blind Magic Communications, host Murray Stewart delivers a passionate solo monologue from Alice Springs about a recent hiring process run by Sports for All that he believes failed to live up to its equal-opportunity claims. Murray explains why a job advertised as suitable for people with disabilities — an inclusion coach role — struck a nerve, describes his own 50 years of exper...

Episode 1462 — "Blind Magic in Alice Springs" with host Murray Stewart is a solo, opinion-driven episode about the roots and future of myotherapy. Murray reflects on his role in the 1990s transition from remedial massage to myotherapy, shares personal anecdotes from conferences and clinical practice, and explains why he still champions a hands-on approach even in retirement. The episode covers: th...

Welcome to Episode 1461: "Blind Magic in Alice Springs." In this solo reflection the host opens up about a recent family crisis and how returning to foundational beliefs — especially a faith in Christ — provided strength, perspective and hope during a difficult time. The episode also addresses a major current event: the global recall of certain Airbus A320 aircraft following a serious accident. Th...

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1460 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs as he reflects on a life-changing period of inspiration and recovery. Broadcasting from Central Australia, Murray recounts the unforgettable AC/DC show in Melbourne — and how seeing Brian Johnson and Angus Young perform at their age reignited his passion for doing what he loves. Fresh off receiving medical clearance from cancer,...

Host Murray Stewart delivers a solo, reflective episode of Blind Magic (Episode 1459), recording from Melbourne while preparing to return to Alice Springs. As a cyclone approaches Darwin, Murray shares his deep fascination with storms and recalls his experience of Cyclone Tracy in 1974, offering a respectful reminder to listeners in the Northern Territory to stay safe and be prepared. The episode...

Good morning, good afternoon or good evening wherever you are. This is episode 1458 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, and I'm in Melbourne. In this episode the host recounts attending an inspiring ACDC concert and reflects on the energy and determination of Angus Young, using that inspiration to face personal challenges. The episode covers the emotional highs of live music and the lows of parenting...

Host Murray Stewart opens episode 1457 from Melbourne with a personal and urgent story: he recently returned a positive result from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Test. He explains the importance of early detection, the emotional toll of waiting for specialist care in remote Australia, and the practical steps he took to accelerate diagnosis. Murray recounts how, faced with a five-week wait fo...

Episode 1456 — Blind Magic in Alice Springs. Host Murray Stewart, a veteran coach in the Northern Territory and the only local coach to have trained two Australian 400m champions, reflects on a 40-year career, recent medical setbacks and his determination to return to coaching. In this solo episode Murray shares the origins of his methods, drawn from his experience as a vision-impaired runner, and...

Episode 1455 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs is presented by Maurice Stewart. In this emotionally candid episode Maurice shares that his national bowel cancer screening returned a positive result (blood detected), explains his strong family history of digestive cancers, and describes the immediate steps he’s taking to get answers. Maurice recounts contacting Bowel Cancer Screening Australia, locat...

Good morning, good afternoon, or even good evening, wherever you are in the world. I am your presenter and host. I am Murray Stewart, and this is episode 1453 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. Well, well, the issue of problem friends. Yeah, the issue of problem. Friends can be Exactly that, problematical. I have a friend, a good friend, who has a multitude of issues leading to me not trusting him w...

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening wherever you are in the world. This is Murray Stewart. I'm your presenter and host. And this is Blind Magic in Alice Springs. And as I said, this is episode 1452. In this episode Murray reflects on a powerful morning moment with two housemates from South Sudan. After noticing a photograph of former Prime Minister John Howard, one guest explained how go...

Host and presenter Murray Stewart shares hard-earned experience and wisdom in this candid episode. Murray reflects on mentorship and the importance of passing knowledge to younger generations as he says goodbye to a talented team member heading to Sydney. He encourages anyone facing long periods of study to embrace daily learning and the excitement of gradual progress. Murray opens up about stayin...