Today's show featured a tribute to one of Australia's best female bush poets Shirley Friend by one of our longtime Aussie talents from Darwin and brilliant poet himself, Marco Gliori. A funny and heartfelt tribute.  Mary Anderson visual artist and very talented local concertina player joined us live at 10am to tell us all about The Yarra Valley Arts Open Studios to be held on the 12th & 13th October and the inaugural opening of Mary Anderson Arts. Mary's studio will offer a warm fire, devonshire tea/cuppa alongside a fabulous array of watercolours, mixed media, oil canvasses, gichlee prints of original paintings, and demonstrations during the day. You can check out more of her work at https://www.instagram.com/maryandersonarts/?hl=en We were delighted to speak with Karyn Bugeja from Amazon 1863 Project regarding tales of the shipwreck of The Amazon, which has been completely unearthed at Inverloch on the main surf beach. If you're heading down to Inverloch this school holidays check it out. Further information can be found at https://amazon1863.org.au/about/

The latest from Roy Maloy - True Crime History Author. Currently filming a documentary of the life of Squizzy Taylor. A premiere screening will be held at The Sun Theatre Yarraville 6pm Wednesday 9th October. There are just a few tickets left. You can book at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1258240Enda Kenny Finalist in 2024 AFMA Folk Music Awards - Solo Artist of the Year and People's Choice Award joins us live from Irish & Celtic Music Festival in Yass. Enda will be live at the The Lomond Hotel on Saturday 21st September. Show starts 9pm, You can book tickets on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../enda-kenny-at-the... and give him a vote for the upcoming awards at https://www.folkalliance.org.au/afmas/vote-peoples-choice/ Inge Marie (Terkildsen) has been a finalist in both the 2024 Lethbridge Prize and the 2024 Doyles Art Award and is an Australian artist/illustrator living in the hills of the Dandenong Ranges. We chat to her about her upcoming exhibition ''The Road Back Home' at the Sassafras Up Gallery Sassafras commencing on Sept 19th - Oct 1st. Check out what's on the calendar at https://upgallery.com.au/art-calendar

We have a literal powerhouse of a show for you this morning. Including special guests powerhouse 1: Mark Jones with the lates on solar and affordable energy. and live, in studio, powerhouse 2: Tracey Roberts - musician with 12 year old Drummer Gabi Andrews followed up with powerhouse 3: rock musician Joshua Batten from Joshua Batten Music PLUS all your requests that fit the theme. Tune in for 2 hours of fun and edutainment. Look forward to having your company. 3MDR 97.1 FM