In light of the 14th December Bondi attack, on The Nightline I was joined by psychologist Carlos Camacho to help us navigate the emotional aftermath.

We spoke about what to say to our children, how to carry the weight of events like this ourselves, and how to keep living our lives without letting fear take over. It was a steady, compassionate conversation about care, balance, and giving ourselves permission to feel what we feel.

If you missed it live, Carlos’s words may still help.

If you or someone you know needs extra support, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out. Support is there whenever you need it.

The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey, broadcasting 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, live from 2HD in Newcastle and broadcasting right across the 2SM Super Radio Network.

In light of the 14th December Bondi attack, on&nbsp;The Nightline&nbsp;I was joined by psychologist&nbsp;Carlos Camacho&nbsp;to help us navigate the emotional aftermath.
We spoke about what to say to our children, how to carry the weight of events like this ourselves, and how to keep living our lives without letting fear take over. It was a steady, compassionate conversation about care, balance, and giving ourselves permission to feel what we feel.
If you missed it live, Carlos&rsquo;s words may still help.
If you or someone you know needs extra support,&nbsp;Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out. Support is there whenever you need it. The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, live from 2HD in Newcastle and broadcasting right across the 2SM Super Radio Network.

Carlos Camacho Psychologist, Bondi Tragedy Support, 15 December 2025

 Ethel Turner – The Spirit Behind Seven Little Australians

Tonight’s Bedtime Story steps into the life of Ethel Turner, the young woman who penned Seven Little Australians, a book that has never stopped breathing in Australian hearts. Ethel was a storyteller long before the world recognised her as one. With a fierce imagination and a steady determination, she wrote with honesty about childhood, family, rebellion and love at a time when literature rarely dared to show children as they truly were.

In this episode, we follow Ethel from her early days in England to her new beginning in Sydney, where hardship, loss and upheaval shaped both her life and her voice. We explore the craft, courage and quiet daring that allowed her to write stories that still feel alive more than a century later. This is Ethel Turner as a dreamer, a disruptor and a woman who gave Australia a literary classic that refuses to fade.

Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, broadcasting 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

&nbsp;Ethel Turner &ndash; The Spirit Behind&nbsp;Seven Little Australians
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story steps into the life of Ethel Turner, the young woman who penned&nbsp;Seven Little Australians, a book that has never stopped breathing in Australian hearts. Ethel was a storyteller long before the world recognised her as one. With a fierce imagination and a steady determination, she wrote with honesty about childhood, family, rebellion and love at a time when literature rarely dared to show children as they truly were.
In this episode, we follow Ethel from her early days in England to her new beginning in Sydney, where hardship, loss and upheaval shaped both her life and her voice. We explore the craft, courage and quiet daring that allowed her to write stories that still feel alive more than a century later. This is Ethel Turner as a dreamer, a disruptor and a woman who gave Australia a literary classic that refuses to fade.
Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story:  Ethel Turner – The Spirit Behind Seven Little Australians

Matthew Flinders – The Mapmaker Who Rewrote a Continent

Tonight’s Bedtime Story charts the extraordinary life of Matthew Flinders, the navigator who circled a vast and largely unknown land and, in doing so, helped shape the identity of Australia itself. Flinders was young, ambitious and relentless in his pursuit of discovery. With his beloved cat Trim by his side, he pushed through storms, shipwrecks, political obstacles and years of imprisonment to complete the first true circumnavigation of the continent.

In this episode, we follow his daring voyages, the rivalries and dangers he faced, and the quiet sacrifices that history often forgets. We explore how one determined explorer, armed with little more than courage, curiosity and unshakeable faith in his charts, forever changed the way the world saw this vast southern land. This is Matthew Flinders, not just the adventurer, but the visionary.

Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, broadcasting 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

Matthew Flinders &ndash; The Mapmaker Who Rewrote a Continent
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story charts the extraordinary life of Matthew Flinders, the navigator who circled a vast and largely unknown land and, in doing so, helped shape the identity of Australia itself. Flinders was young, ambitious and relentless in his pursuit of discovery. With his beloved cat Trim by his side, he pushed through storms, shipwrecks, political obstacles and years of imprisonment to complete the first true circumnavigation of the continent.
In this episode, we follow his daring voyages, the rivalries and dangers he faced, and the quiet sacrifices that history often forgets. We explore how one determined explorer, armed with little more than courage, curiosity and unshakeable faith in his charts, forever changed the way the world saw this vast southern land. This is Matthew Flinders, not just the adventurer, but the visionary.
Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story: Matthew Flinders – The Mapmaker Who Rewrote a Continent

May Gibbs – The Mother of the Bush Babies

Tonight’s Bedtime Story invites you into the enchanting world of May Gibbs, the artist and storyteller who gave Australia its most beloved little companions: the Gumnut Babies. Behind the whimsy was a woman of grit, imagination and enormous heart.

In this episode, we step through May’s early years, her artistic bloom, and her deep love of the bush that shaped everything she created. We explore the challenges she faced, the battles she fought to be taken seriously, and the resilience that carried her through heartbreak, war and reinvention. This is a journey into the life of a creator who taught Australia to find magic in every leaf.

Listen to the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, airing 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

May Gibbs &ndash; The Mother of the Bush Babies
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story invites you into the enchanting world of May Gibbs, the artist and storyteller who gave Australia its most beloved little companions: the Gumnut Babies. Behind the whimsy was a woman of grit, imagination and enormous heart.
In this episode, we step through May&rsquo;s early years, her artistic bloom, and her deep love of the bush that shaped everything she created. We explore the challenges she faced, the battles she fought to be taken seriously, and the resilience that carried her through heartbreak, war and reinvention. This is a journey into the life of a creator who taught Australia to find magic in every leaf.
Listen to the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, airing&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story: May Gibbs – The Mother of the Bush Babies

William Bligh – The Captain Who Would Not Break

Tonight’s Bedtime Story turns its lantern toward one of the most debated figures in Australian and naval history, Captain William Bligh. To some, he is the tyrant of the Bounty. To others, he is the brilliant navigator who steered a tiny launch thousands of kilometres to safety after the mutiny. And in Australia, he is the governor whose clash with the rum-soaked establishment sparked the only armed rebellion ever mounted against a colonial leader here.

In this episode, we peel back the legend to find the man: disciplined, stubborn, courageous, flawed and fiercely determined. We follow Bligh from the violent swell of the open sea to the political storms of early Sydney, exploring how one man could be both deeply admired and deeply despised. His life is a lesson in leadership, resilience and the unpredictable weight of reputation.

Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, broadcasting 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

William Bligh &ndash; The Captain Who Would Not Break
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story turns its lantern toward one of the most debated figures in Australian and naval history, Captain William Bligh. To some, he is the tyrant of the&nbsp;Bounty. To others, he is the brilliant navigator who steered a tiny launch thousands of kilometres to safety after the mutiny. And in Australia, he is the governor whose clash with the rum-soaked establishment sparked the only armed rebellion ever mounted against a colonial leader here.
In this episode, we peel back the legend to find the man: disciplined, stubborn, courageous, flawed and fiercely determined. We follow Bligh from the violent swell of the open sea to the political storms of early Sydney, exploring how one man could be both deeply admired and deeply despised. His life is a lesson in leadership, resilience and the unpredictable weight of reputation.
Hear the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story: William Bligh – The Captain Who Would Not Break

 Saint Mary MacKillop – The Heart That Would Not Quit

Tonight’s Bedtime Story traces the remarkable journey of Saint Mary MacKillop, a woman whose courage, compassion and fierce sense of justice reshaped the spiritual and social landscape of Australia. Long before she was our first canonised saint, Mary was a determined young woman who refused to turn away from those who had nothing. She stood tall against poverty, prejudice and even the disapproval of powerful institutions, driven by a belief that every person deserved dignity and kindness.

In this episode, we walk with Mary through the dusty towns where she taught, the challenges that nearly broke her, and the sheer resilience that kept her building a path for others. Hers is a story of hope rising in the hardest places, a reminder that one brave soul can shift the world around them.

Catch the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, broadcasting 8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

&nbsp;Saint Mary MacKillop &ndash; The Heart That Would Not Quit
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story traces the remarkable journey of Saint Mary MacKillop, a woman whose courage, compassion and fierce sense of justice reshaped the spiritual and social landscape of Australia. Long before she was our first canonised saint, Mary was a determined young woman who refused to turn away from those who had nothing. She stood tall against poverty, prejudice and even the disapproval of powerful institutions, driven by a belief that every person deserved dignity and kindness.
In this episode, we walk with Mary through the dusty towns where she taught, the challenges that nearly broke her, and the sheer resilience that kept her building a path for others. Hers is a story of hope rising in the hardest places, a reminder that one brave soul can shift the world around them.
Catch the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story:  Saint Mary MacKillop – The Heart That Would Not Quit

 Banjo Paterson – The Man Behind the Legend

Tonight’s Bedtime Story takes you beyond Waltzing Matilda and The Man from Snowy River and into the beating heart of the man who wrote them. Banjo Paterson was more than a poet. He was a war correspondent, a horseman, a romantic, a sharp observer of the world around him, and a storyteller who somehow captured the soul of Australia with a pen and an unshakeable curiosity.

In this episode, we wander through the wild landscapes that shaped him, the turbulent chapters that tested him, and the surprising moments that revealed his grit and vulnerability. It is a story of a man who believed in possibility, who wrote with bravery and spirit, and whose words still echo through our culture today.

Settle in and drift with us through this reflective, lyrical journey into the life of one of Australia’s greatest voices. This is Banjo Paterson as you may have never imagined him.

Catch the Nightline Bedtime Story live at 11.30pm AEDT, during The Nightline, broadcasting 8pm till midnight, Monday to Friday, right across the 2SM Super Radio Network with Cheralyn Darcey.

&nbsp;Banjo Paterson &ndash; The Man Behind the Legend
Tonight&rsquo;s Bedtime Story takes you beyond&nbsp;Waltzing Matilda&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Man from Snowy River&nbsp;and into the beating heart of the man who wrote them. Banjo Paterson was more than a poet. He was a war correspondent, a horseman, a romantic, a sharp observer of the world around him, and a storyteller who somehow captured the soul of Australia with a pen and an unshakeable curiosity.
In this episode, we wander through the wild landscapes that shaped him, the turbulent chapters that tested him, and the surprising moments that revealed his grit and vulnerability. It is a story of a man who believed in possibility, who wrote with bravery and spirit, and whose words still echo through our culture today.
Settle in and drift with us through this reflective, lyrical journey into the life of one of Australia&rsquo;s greatest voices. This is Banjo Paterson as you may have never imagined him.
Catch the Nightline Bedtime Story live at&nbsp;11.30pm AEDT, during&nbsp;The Nightline, broadcasting&nbsp;8pm till midnight, Monday to Friday, right across the&nbsp;2SM Super Radio Network&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cheralyn Darcey.

Bedtime Story -  Banjo Paterson – The Man Behind the Legend

The Rookie Gardener: The Quiet Magic of Butterflies

In this episode of The Rookie Gardener, Chloe Foster joins Cheralyn Darcey for a gentle and uplifting journey into the world of butterflies. These fragile visitors are far more than a fleeting moment of colour in the garden. They are powerful pollinators, indicators of environmental health and essential partners in keeping our backyards thriving.

Chloe explains why butterflies matter, how their life cycle shapes their needs and the simple changes every gardener can make to welcome more of them. From host plants to nectar paths, from safe resting spots to microclimates that support their survival, this conversation offers practical, hopeful guidance for anyone who wants their garden to hum with life.

A beautiful blend of science and soul, this is a reminder that even the smallest wings can carry enormous meaning.

The Rookie Gardener: The Quiet Magic of Butterflies
In this episode of The Rookie Gardener, Chloe Foster joins Cheralyn Darcey for a gentle and uplifting journey into the world of butterflies. These fragile visitors are far more than a fleeting moment of colour in the garden. They are powerful pollinators, indicators of environmental health and essential partners in keeping our backyards thriving.
Chloe explains why butterflies matter, how their life cycle shapes their needs and the simple changes every gardener can make to welcome more of them. From host plants to nectar paths, from safe resting spots to microclimates that support their survival, this conversation offers practical, hopeful guidance for anyone who wants their garden to hum with life.
A beautiful blend of science and soul, this is a reminder that even the smallest wings can carry enormous meaning.

Rookie Gardener Butterflies 5 December 2025

 The Bedtime Story of John Flynn

In this Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn Darcey guides you through the remarkable life of John Flynn, the man who believed that the isolation of the Australian outback should never mean isolation from care, connection or hope. Born in the dust of rural Victoria, Flynn saw a young nation whose heart was beating far beyond its cities. He understood that people living in vast and lonely landscapes deserved more than silence and struggle.

This gentle, reflective episode follows Flynn’s early years, his calling to serve remote communities and the quiet determination that led to one of Australia’s greatest achievements, the creation of the Australian Inland Mission and eventually the Flying Doctor Service. It is a story of vision, compassion and a belief that even the most unreachable places can be touched by humanity.

Settle in, slow down and travel back to a time when one man’s dream carried light into the furthest corners of the country.

The Nightline is live from 8 pm to midnight Monday to Thursday, and 7 pm to midnight Fridays, right across the Super Radio Network. Join Cheralyn Darcey for your calls, your stories and your world, with breaking news, inspiring conversations and the voices of everyday Australians. Wherever you are, we’re here to keep you company through the night.

&nbsp;The Bedtime Story of John Flynn
In this Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn Darcey guides you through the remarkable life of John Flynn, the man who believed that the isolation of the Australian outback should never mean isolation from care, connection or hope. Born in the dust of rural Victoria, Flynn saw a young nation whose heart was beating far beyond its cities. He understood that people living in vast and lonely landscapes deserved more than silence and struggle.
This gentle, reflective episode follows Flynn&rsquo;s early years, his calling to serve remote communities and the quiet determination that led to one of Australia&rsquo;s greatest achievements, the creation of the Australian Inland Mission and eventually the Flying Doctor Service. It is a story of vision, compassion and a belief that even the most unreachable places can be touched by humanity.
Settle in, slow down and travel back to a time when one man&rsquo;s dream carried light into the furthest corners of the country. The Nightline is live from 8 pm to midnight Monday to Thursday, and 7 pm to midnight Fridays, right across the Super Radio Network. Join Cheralyn Darcey for your calls, your stories and your world, with breaking news, inspiring conversations and the voices of everyday Australians. Wherever you are, we&rsquo;re here to keep you company through the night.

Bedtime Story John Flynn 5 December 2025

Kylee Dennis: How to Spot Fake Businesses Before They Catch You

Private investigator and former police detective Kylee Dennis joins Cheralyn Darcey for a sharp and eye opening conversation about one of the fastest growing dangers in the online world. Fake businesses. Fake business people. Professional looking scams designed to drain your savings, steal your identity and vanish without a trace.

Kylee explains how these operations work, the red flags most people miss and the simple checks you should always perform before handing over money or personal information. With real cases, practical tools and clear advice, this episode gives listeners the confidence to protect themselves in a digital landscape where anyone can look legitimate with a website and a logo.

A must listen for anyone who shops, hires or communicates online.
Stay one step ahead with the insight only a seasoned investigator can provide.

https://www.twofaceinvestigations.au

The Nightline is live from 8 pm to midnight Monday to Thursday, and 7 pm to midnight Fridays, right across the Super Radio Network. Join Cheralyn Darcey for your calls, your stories and your world, with breaking news, inspiring conversations and the voices of everyday Australians. Wherever you are, we’re here to keep you company through the night.

Kylee Dennis: How to Spot Fake Businesses Before They Catch You
Private investigator and former police detective Kylee Dennis joins Cheralyn Darcey for a sharp and eye opening conversation about one of the fastest growing dangers in the online world. Fake businesses. Fake business people. Professional looking scams designed to drain your savings, steal your identity and vanish without a trace.
Kylee explains how these operations work, the red flags most people miss and the simple checks you should always perform before handing over money or personal information. With real cases, practical tools and clear advice, this episode gives listeners the confidence to protect themselves in a digital landscape where anyone can look legitimate with a website and a logo.
A must listen for anyone who shops, hires or communicates online. Stay one step ahead with the insight only a seasoned investigator can provide.
<a href="https://www.twofaceinvestigations.au">https://www.twofaceinvestigations.au</a> The Nightline is live from 8 pm to midnight Monday to Thursday, and 7 pm to midnight Fridays, right across the Super Radio Network. Join Cheralyn Darcey for your calls, your stories and your world, with breaking news, inspiring conversations and the voices of everyday Australians. Wherever you are, we&rsquo;re here to keep you company through the night.

Scam Safe with Kylee Deniss,  Business ID Checks 5 December 2025

This is a catch-up podcast of an interviews with Cheralyn Darcey. Find your local station or stream live https://2sm.com.au

This is a catch-up podcast of an interviews with Cheralyn Darcey. Find your local station or stream live&nbsp;<a href="https://2sm.com.au">https://2sm.com.au</a>

Cheralyn Darcey

Cheralyn is a radio broadcaster with a passion for community, music, and gardening. She is also a best-selling botanical history author and illustrator of twenty-one internationally published titles.

Cheralyn is a radio broadcaster with a passion for community, music, and gardening. She is also a best-selling botanical history author and illustrator of twenty-one internationally published titles.

Cheralyn Darcey

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