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Meet the Presenters

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Stephen Richardson
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Bob Cady presents “Minstrel’s Gallery” each Wednesday and ‘Midday Interlude’ on Thursday. A program of folk music drawn from Australia and from overseas to give listening pleasure to that section of society that enjoys traditional and contemporary songs that keep the oral traditions alive.

Philip Badcock is a recent retiree to the Southern Highlands. He has had several years experience as a presenter on Community Radio and his musical tastes are reflected in his program " Highland Breakfast" heard on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 6.30 am to 9.00 am Philip also trains all our new presenters in studio techniques.

“I’m Terence Rannard. I am especially keen on 'Easy Listening' music. The name says it all. It is defined by a blurred line, and can make minor incursions into Country, Classic,and even Rock & Roll. Featured artists typically include, but not limited to, Mantovani, Hollyridge Strings, with vocalists limited only by my ability to source the music. My show goes to air each Thursday at1.30 pm.”

Colin Veale retired to the Southern Highlands in 2001. Col hosts a Gardening/DIY Show, “THE SHED” 10 am - 12 noon each Saturday and the Sunday morning, ‘Lets Praise The Lord’ program.  Col also keeps the station computer’s running and maintained. His other interests are Model Railways and Gardening.

Frank Conroy’s ‘Tuesday Magazine’ program can be heard at 9.00am every Tuesday morning.

I'm Stephen Richardson. I love life and embrace the simple old values of life. Joined the station about five years ago. Like most forms of music, history, motorcycling and travel, having grownup with them. I've lived and worked in the highlands all of my life. Love entertaining and hearing from my radio audiences.

Nigel Wyse conceived of the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ in 1995, dedicated to ‘Baby Boomer’ music. Since ‘being a singer in a Rock and Roll band’ in high school, he has always loved music and public presentation

Stuart Forlonge is on the ‘Magical Mystry Tour’ team that goes to air on Sunday at 12.05 pm

Kerry Adams shares in hosting ‘Jazztime’ at 10.00 am Sundays and ‘Sunday Afternoon Concert’ at 2.00 pm each week. With a technical career of 43 years in International and Maritime communications Kerrry has been interested in broadcasting since schooldays.

Julian Lee

Julian Lee presents ‘Julian’s Music Room’ each Tuesday at 11.00 am. Julian’s experience is vast being arranger for N.Z. Broadcasting Service, Aust. Broadcasting Service and Channel Seven. He was the musical arranger for George Shearing, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee and many others. On his return to Sydney in 1978 he staged concerts in the Sydney Opera House, music co-ordinator at Channel Ten and the A.B.C. For eight years he was resident pianist at the Regent Hotel, Sydney, performed with the Don Burrows Quintet amongst others. He has also worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Bill Flemming

Bill Flemming is one of the presenters of ‘Jazztime’ usually on the second Sunday of the month from 10:00am until noon. Bill has been a musician most of his life working on drums as a studio player, occasional rocker as well as working at the ABC for over 20 years. He has had a lifelong interest in jazz but likes all forms of music.

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Ben Clarke hosts two Sunday programmes monthly. A ‘Jazz’ programme and a’ Sunday Afternoon Concert’. Ben is one of our sight impared presenters and resides in W.A. He records his shows at home and sends them back by mail.

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Paul McCann has been broadcasting at Highland fm since 1995 . During that time I have been a member of the board and have been involved with fundraising for the station On my show I promote Irish music and interview visiting artists as well as local talent . I am a media link within the Irish Australian Network and provide information and support to the listener .

Steve Quirk brings the Breakfast Show every Friday.

Bobby Stuart presents his ‘Highland Standards’ show every Thursday at 9.00am and again at 7.00pm.

Andrew Sinclair

I'm Andrew Sinclair. After being a farmer, a shipping executive and a magazine publisher, it was only natural that I should then become an amateur radio presenter. My program on Sunday morning seeks to entertain and inform. Entertainment comes in the form of popular music from the 60's and 70's and items of a humorous nature derived from local, national and international sources. Information is also obtained from a variety of publications and reflects issues currently in the news as well as items of an historical nature, that may have some relevance to the present.

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Alice and John Rawe retired here eleven years ago. They have been involved with Highland FM in various capacities for nearly ten years. "Sounds of Music" has been running for 8 years, John panels and Alice does most of the presenting. The format consists of popular classics, orchestral, ballads, comedy and highlights from a musical.

Join Karl and Inge Kroeger for their ‘German Program’ every Thursday from 3.30 till 6 p.m. with German news, gossip and a variety of traditional German music which caters for young and not so young

Norm and Michelle Pyne moved from Sydney in 2003 to the Southern Highlands and Radio has always been a passion. My wife Michelle is always there to monitor air time. ‘Drive-Time With Norm’ goes to air on Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. The first hour is Jazz, Folk, 50/60's Rock and Roll to today's best music; the second, blue-grass and contemporary country

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Anne Robinson was a semi-professional singer in Sydney, having the opportunity of performing in some of the top venues, incl. Sydney Town Hall, and Sydney Opera House. She has been involved in theatre since her school days. Anne began presenting programs on Highland FM in February 1990. Her regular programs are ‘Theatre & Concert News’ following the 9am News each Monday and ‘MONDAYS @ 12’ from 12-2pm plus the ‘Sunday Afternoon Concert’ in the Sunday 2-4pm time-slot.

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Shan Moore has been a resident of the Southern Highlands since 1989. I was an Operating Theatre Sister in Sydney until I retired in 1990. I have been involved in U. 3. A., Probus, S.H.O.C., Bradman Museum, and of course the Radio Station which I joined in 1994. I have had my programme, 'Music Time With Shan' ever since each Friday from 11am until 1pm.

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Robyn Elliott is the presenter of ‘Sunday Praise’ program that features classical Christian music. She also hosts the ‘Sunday Afternoon Concert’ once a month.

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Hi, I'm Billy Jo Cheers and have been in Country Music most of my life, both recording, playing and touring for 29 years, touring all Australia and New Zealand. These days I play all Australian music on my show 'Country Cheer' . I have a large collection of music so you will hear a wide variety of Country Music. I look forward to your company each Tuesday from 1pm until 4pm.

Dianne Hammond

Hi, My name is Dianne Hammond and I've been a member of Highland FM since 2000. I present a country music programme, ‘NOTHING BUT COUNTRY’, Wednesdays 1pm -4 and ‘Another Side of Country’ on Friday at 3.00pm. Because of my love of music I thoroughly enjoy presenting this programme, bringing country music to the listening audience as well as being my little bit of community service.

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Ruth Robertson joined the Highland FM Community Radio Team in April, 2006 as an announcer. In this position, she programmes for, and presents, a weekly show titled, ‘Ruth's Juke Box’ of Fabulous 60s-80s Hits. Ruth is a qualified Primary School teacher who enjoys the challenge of developing new skills, whilst working in a voluntary community position.

Zina Thompson presents "Window on Wales" each Friday at 1pm. I play Welsh music, or other music featuring Welsh artists, read the latest news headlines from B.B.C. Wales and generally relate interesting items about Wales, its language and culture. I was born in Abersoch, North Wales and am able to speak a little of the language during the programme. I am a member of the Southern Highlands Welsh Society, as well as the Dylan Thomas Society of Australia.

My name is Ann Woods, host of 'The Breakfast Club', 6.30am Thursday. I have worked as Administration Manager for Gold Mining companies, Kern Corporation and Byvan Management on ‘Stage One’ of Castle Towers Shopping Centre. Assisted with re-structure of eight companies, managed a crane truck operation, purchased a transport company on the wharfs in Sydney with a distribution and logistics operation. I was the first woman in 100 years to be elected to the NSW RTA Council by my peers. Recently I was instrumental in commencing the Southern Highlands Christian Women’s Fellowship Inc. also The Blue & White Breakfast Club Initiative. Whatever time I have left, will be used “putting something back” and making a difference to someone’s life, if I can.

My name is Sandra Brooks and my show ‘Back2Black’ features Aboriginal Artists and covers Aboriginal issues. You can hear me at 6.00pm every Thursday.

Rachael Waine

My name is Rachael Waine and I'm a student who is hoping to have a career as a Radio Presenter when I leave school. My training at Highland FM will give me the experience I need that will be invaluable for my future in radio. I love music and I love to talk so I combined my passions together and that lead me to radio. I moved to the Highlands from Wollongong and I am now focusing on school and becoming a professional radio presenter. You can hear my show "Rachael's Random Mix" each Saturday at 4.00pm

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Hi my name is Kerry Levett and I present ‘The Highland Living Show’ 8.00am each Friday and ‘Fur, Feathers & Friends’ every Saturday morning 9 - 10 am. Those that know me would say that it has taken me 58 years to find my calling in life in Animal Welfare as President and Founder of ‘Friends of the Shelter’ at the Kelston Safe Haven.

James Thomas is a 53 year old father of 3 and stepfather to another 3. I'm currently back at school and halfway through a degree in Communication at Wollongong Uni. I've been with Highland FM forever - I began as 'Talent' on Jim Syder's Saturday Show back in 1988, became fascinated with radio, learned how to panel and - well, here I am, part of the furniture. James brings you ‘J.T.’s Drive’ on Friday afternoon at 5.00 pm

David Angel is a young and energetic radio presenter. He is hoping to have a future career in Radio when he is older like all of his family. David hosts "Move It" every Sunday night at 6:30 pm.