Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the Styx State Forest & Greater Glider, with the help of Lynne Hosking & Pat Schultz, from the Armidale National Parks Association.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the Armidale Drama & Music Society Inc. with the help of Neil Horton, their President. They chat about his journey, the Society, The Armidale Playhouse and their current show on offer – ‘Noises Off’.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Bridget Rees of Dorrigo. They chat about the Sommer’s Family Band and journey to establish the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival, now in its 23rd year(24-26th October 2025).
2025-09-23 – Cathy McLinden, Rural Financial Counsellor [Margaret O’connor].mp3
Cathy McLinden has been the Armidale based Rural Financial Counsellor for a little over 12 months. Hailing from Forbes Cathy is enjoying the change from western slopes to high country lifestyle in the Armidale region.
Cathy talks about the wide scope of help that the Rural Financial Counselling Service team offers people in the agricultural sector who need support during times of actual or anticipated financial hardship.
This free Australian Government initiative uses an independent, confidential case management framework to help primary producers plan, set and implement goals to improve financial self sufficiency.
Cathy explains in a relaxed conversation with 2ARM’s Margaret O’Connor just how the rural financial counselling service works to help primary producers understand their long term outlook and work on improving business decision making skills and address the range of issues that often arise in considering the many aspects of a farming enterprise.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Greenhill Orchards, with orchardist Warren Yeomans. They chat about how the orchard is getting back on track after the devastation caused by the August snow fall.
Herb shines the Community Spotlight on ‘The Greater Glider’, with the help of local ecologist Kevin Rothschild. They discuss this Endangered Species, local populations and threats posed by fire and forestry logging operations.
Through the eyes of Ron Vickress RAN, on the 2nd September 1945 the Japanese forces signed their surrender in Toyko Bay. Ending the Second World War (01/09/1939 – 02/09/1945). 2ARMfm
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on local Peter Metcalfe. They chat about his journey, training teachers in Science and Ag., his passion for birds, orchids and wattle.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘Friends of Black Gully Landcare Group’, with the help of Sara Schmude and Annette Kilarr. They chat about their Planting Day – September 6th and events leading up to the 2025 Black Gully Music Festival Saturday Nov 8th.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on community member Terry Cooke. They chat about his journey, surveying, photography and his creative path.
