Sam and Loui chat with Kara Ward, director of creative and tourism programming at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, ahead of Lightscape opening this week. They get into what the experience actually involves, what's new this season, whether two consecutive Victorian Tourism Award gold wins add pressure to keep raising the bar, and the specific installations worth seeking out on the night. 

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Sam and Loui chat with Kara Ward, director of creative and tourism programming at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, ahead of Lightscape opening this week. They get into what the experience actually involves, what's new this season, whether two consecutive Victorian Tourism Award gold wins add pressure to keep raising the bar, and the specific installations worth seeking out on the night.&nbsp;
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Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2026.

Meet Ella, Sam, Connor, Jessica, Maddy, Matilda, Ruta, Louis, Natalie, August and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.

Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am and weekends from 8:00 am on SYN 90.7FM.

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Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2026.
Meet Ella, Sam, Connor, Jessica, Maddy, Matilda, Ruta, Louis, Natalie, August and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.
Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am and weekends from 8:00 am on SYN 90.7FM.
Get Cereal is a SYN Media Podcast.

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INTERVIEW | Melbourne's most magical winter night out is back

The group checks in on how the new morning routines are actually going — dream journals, yoga and making the bed every day. Results are mixed but the commitment is there. Next week Sam and Maddy are heading to the Dandenong Ranges in honour of World Rainforest Day, which is either a great idea or a very cold one given it's winter.

Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford

Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly

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The group checks in on how the new morning routines are actually going &mdash; dream journals, yoga and making the bed every day. Results are mixed but the commitment is there. Next week Sam and Maddy are heading to the Dandenong Ranges in honour of World Rainforest Day, which is either a great idea or a very cold one given it's winter.
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Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford
Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly
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MISSION MONDAY | Morning routines, dream journals and a rainforest day trip

In the spirit of reflecting on the year so far, Sam and Maddy watch About Time — the 2013 romantic drama that doesn't get nearly enough credit. Sam is a firm believer, Maddy is a convert, and Natalie weighed in from afar with her own take. If you haven't seen it yet, consider this your sign.

Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford

Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly

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In the spirit of reflecting on the year so far, Sam and Maddy watch About Time &mdash; the 2013 romantic drama that doesn't get nearly enough credit. Sam is a firm believer, Maddy is a convert, and Natalie weighed in from afar with her own take. If you haven't seen it yet, consider this your sign.
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Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford
Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly
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MOVIE MONDAY | About Time

We’re shaking things up in the Cereal Box again this Monday morning, with Sam and Maddy bringing you a stacked show to kick off the week.
As always, we’ll be diving into a pop culture recap to unpack everything that’s been happening lately. And wow, it’s been a big week from “Knicks in 5” and FIFA fever to endless music news, there’s certainly no shortage of things to talk about.
It’s also almost halfway through the year, which means the winter solstice is just around the corner. To mark the occasion, Maddy will be putting Sam’s knowledge to the test with a quiz on solstice myths, legends, and traditions.
Speaking of halfway marks, we’ll also be checking in on our New Year’s resolutions to see whether we’re smashing our goals or, more realistically, if we’ve given them a little less attention than they need…
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Monday without Movie Monday. Continuing the theme of reflection and change, we’ll be taking a look at the 2013 romantic drama About Time a film that deserves far more love than it gets.
We’ll also share our Mission Monday goals and pledges for the week ahead, before wrapping things up with our usual guide to what’s on around Melbourne and a few gig recommendations to keep your calendar full!

Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford

Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly

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We&rsquo;re shaking things up in the Cereal Box again this Monday morning, with Sam and Maddy bringing you a stacked show to kick off the week. As always, we&rsquo;ll be diving into a pop culture recap to unpack everything that&rsquo;s been happening lately. And wow, it&rsquo;s been a big week from &ldquo;Knicks in 5&rdquo; and FIFA fever to endless music news, there&rsquo;s certainly no shortage of things to talk about. It&rsquo;s also almost halfway through the year, which means the winter solstice is just around the corner. To mark the occasion, Maddy will be putting Sam&rsquo;s knowledge to the test with a quiz on solstice myths, legends, and traditions. Speaking of halfway marks, we&rsquo;ll also be checking in on our New Year&rsquo;s resolutions to see whether we&rsquo;re smashing our goals or, more realistically, if we&rsquo;ve given them a little less attention than they need&hellip; Of course, it wouldn&rsquo;t be a Monday without Movie Monday. Continuing the theme of reflection and change, we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at the 2013 romantic drama About Time a film that deserves far more love than it gets. We&rsquo;ll also share our Mission Monday goals and pledges for the week ahead, before wrapping things up with our usual guide to what&rsquo;s on around Melbourne and a few gig recommendations to keep your calendar full!
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Presenters: Sam Kelly and Maddy Halford
Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly
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