Theatre North Conversation, April 2023 - Dr Jane Woollard

If you ever wanted to hear about early theatre in Launceston, this will be fascinating. Dr Woollard will regale you with stories of visiting thespians, scoundrels and rogues, tell you about the first performance spaces in Launceston, and perhaps give you the first examples of the Tasmanian north s…

Steven Spencer - North Launceston Football Club legend

Reminisce about the old days of local football in Northern Tasmania as Bombers legend Steven Spencer talks to Dave Mohr and Michael "Max" Walker about the old days of the N.T.F.A.  Recorded during half-time of the North Launceston Bombers v Kingborough Tigers at York Park. as the Northern Bombers …

Volunteer's Week, 2023 - Tom from Franklin House

Like all National Trust properties, Franklin House relies on wonderful volunteers for tour guiding, the garden, maintaining properties, manning the shops, welcoming visitors, helping in the office - the list goes on. Tom is from Franklin House at Youngtown in Launceston, and tells Sandy about his …

Volunteer's Week, 2023 - Neil from the SES

Volunteering for the State Emergency Service can be one of the most rewarding commitments you can make, and you really can make a real difference. Neil talks to Sandy about some examples, and how you can receive training in nationally recognised skills to help others.

Volunteer's Week 2023 - Lou from the L'ton General Hospital

Our local hospital offers several opportunities for people to be involved as a volunteer. As Lou explains to Chris Ball, it can be extremely rewarding. 

Volunteer's Week, 2023 - Bridie from the RSPCA

Bridie is from Launceston's RSPCA in Mowbray, and is part of a team that helps animals, those that have been displaced or abandoned, or possibly neglected or abused. Bridie tells Sandy about what it's like to volunteer at this wonderful animal rescue organisation.

Launceston Football Club President, Don Jones

Following a huge week in sport with the announcement of a Tasmanian team in the AFL, and the demise of the Tasmanian State League, Dave Mohr talks to the president of one of the clubs directly involved. New LFC president Don Jones talks about his vision for the club, and the impact of this week's o…

2023 John West Memorial Lecture - The Long Shadow of John West's War

John West’s History of Tasmania occupies a significant place in the historiography of the Vandemonian War. While written well within living memory, West’s treatment of the conflict reflects the conventions and preoccupations of Vandemonian literature. Like other contemporary texts, West’s history r…

Theatre North Conversation, March 2023 - Paige Rattray

Associate Director Sydney Theatre Company An unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading theatre artists, Paige Rattray is bringing new perspectives and new voices to one of Australia’s premier stages. Paige grew up in Northern Tasmania, Bridport and Scottsdale - her favourite haun…

Theatre North Conversation, November 2022 - Patsy Mace

Recorded in the foyer of the Princess Theatre, 29th November 2022. Since the 1950's, Patsy Mace has been a stalwart of Three River Theatre, previously the Launceston Repertory Society, and has seen the company evolve through the years. Whether on stage in some formidable roles, or behind the scen…