Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on UNE Discovery Voyager, August Science Week and the current ‘Seeds of Science Art Competition’ with Kai from the UNE Team.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on The Native Seed Supply Chain with Dave Carr, local ecologist. They unpack the supply and demand elements for seed, current industry state, Florabank and preliminary outcomes from the recent National Native Seed Forum held in Uralla.
The ‘Community Spotlight’ shines on our local gem Ron Vickress, with the help of Bruce Woolley. It is Ron’s 101st Birthday this Sunday 28th June 2026. Bruce chats to Ron about his Naval memories of World War 2 and his life thus far. Including Ron’s advice for a happy and long life.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Steve Field of Uralla. They chat about his journey, growing native plants for restoration projects and banking native seeds.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Banking Native Seeds with Benjamin Field, Principal of Biobank Seed. They chat about his journey and reflect on the recent National Native Seed Forum held in Uralla. Key question: How can current native seed supply chains meet the future demand ? Given government programs for restoration/conservation, ie. post mine rehabilitation and renewable energy projects.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on a relatively new member of our community, Bruce Woolley. They chat about his journey, his time with ABC and CBC in Canada, broadcasting across four continents and teaching the craft or journalism.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the ‘Thread Shed Armidale’ with Dr. Rachael Wallis. They chat about her journey and what is planned for the new ‘Thread Shed Armidale’ at the Uniting Church.
A ‘2ARM Anzac Day Special’. Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ for Anzac Day, on our history of Australian commitments to war and peacekeeping efforts, with local historian Graham Wilson OAM.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Graham Wilson OAM, a dedicated local historian. They chat about his journey to Armidale, the history of local education and school children during the wars.
An Easter gift from local Soprano, Sarah Sadgrove, recorded in the Armidale Catholic Cathedral in 2022. Stabat Mater is the 13th-century Latin hymn ”the sorrowful mother was standing”. It depicts the Virgin Mary’s intense grief while watching the crucifixion of her son, Jesus Christ.
