Chris Ball talks with Pastor Bob Goolsby on the 150th anniversary of one of Launceston's great community places.

Chris Ball talks with Pastor Bob Goolsby on the 150th anniversary of one of Launceston's great community places.

A range of local stories that have been previously broadcasted on Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio.

Stories from Launceston, the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania.

Northern Tasmania Community Stories

The Pastor of the 150 year-old Gateway Baptist Church

Andrew Grubert is about to realise a dream - to participate in the Australian Transplant Games.

It's been a wait since 'covid' cancelled the event scheduled in Launceston several years ago.

Andrew has set his sights on athletics and swimming events but is very cagey about his performance times --- probably not wanting to frighten his competitors.

The opening event for the Transplant Games is a community 5km run on Sunday 27th September organised by DonateLife Australia .... and in training, Andrew is yet to make it to the 5k mark (or is he just foxing).

One thing is certain, Andrew is looking forward to mingling, mixing and making new friends with the transplant and donor communities.

https://australiantransplantgames.com/

https://australiantransplantgames.com/get-involved/community/donatelife-5k-fun-run/

 

 

Andrew Grubert is about to realise a dream - to participate in the <a href="https://australiantransplantgames.com/">Australian Transplant Games</a>.
It's been a wait since 'covid' cancelled the event scheduled in Launceston several years ago.
Andrew has set his sights on athletics and swimming events but is very cagey about his performance times --- probably not wanting to frighten his competitors.
The opening event for the Transplant Games is a community 5km run on Sunday 27th September organised by DonateLife Australia .... and in training, Andrew is yet to make it to the 5k mark (or is he just foxing).
One thing is certain, Andrew is looking forward to mingling, mixing and making new friends with the transplant and donor communities.
https://australiantransplantgames.com/
https://australiantransplantgames.com/get-involved/community/donatelife-5k-fun-run/
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Andrew Grubert - first time Games participant.

A hightlight of the Junction Arts Festival 2026 has got to be a harp marathon.

It's the idea of Emily Sanzaro to play a "mix-tape" of music from the five decades in her life.

Starting with the present decade, Emily will play the harp and sing along to her favourite music for seven hours.

A "Butler" will keep Emily on track through the decades and be on hand to help her maintain nourishment, stay hydrated and oversee the many costume changes.

Emily Sanzaro says Junction Arts is a great festival in Launceston to showcase local artists.... and told our Long Lunch program she is excited to be part of it

Forget the football, EMILY's MIXTAPE MARATHONbegins at 3pm on Saturday 19th 2026.

https://junctionartsfestival.com.au/event/emilys-mixtape-marathon/

 

A hightlight of the Junction Arts Festival 2026 has got to be a harp marathon.
It's the idea of Emily Sanzaro to play a "mix-tape" of music from the five decades in her life.
Starting with the present decade, Emily will play the harp and sing along to her favourite music for seven hours.
A "Butler" will keep Emily on track through the decades and be on hand to help her maintain nourishment, stay hydrated and oversee the many costume changes.
Emily Sanzaro says Junction Arts is a great festival in Launceston to showcase local artists.... and told our Long Lunch program she is excited to be part of it
Forget the football, <a href="https://junctionartsfestival.com.au/event/emilys-mixtape-marathon/">EMILY's MIXTAPE MARATHON</a> begins at 3pm on Saturday 19th 2026.
https://junctionartsfestival.com.au/event/emilys-mixtape-marathon/
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Harping for seven hours - Emily Sanzaro

As part of the fringe of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta at Bridport, the popular Mariners Muse story-telling session featured again this year.

For over two hours, it is a panel of diverse speakers telling their tales of involvement with the sea.

In this second part and closer to home, marine biologist David Maynard shared his passion for the underwater world particularly the waters of Tasmania.  He revealed his love of urchins, trout and his ideas on sardines and you’ll hear how he came to wear his first wet suit.

The final speaker for the evening was Captain Sarah Parry of the sail training vessel Windeward Bound. Sarah shared a history of being shanghaied in her early days with the Navy and then her vision of the Windeward Bound. Captain Parry revealed a personal “fleeting” connection with Bridport.

This was recorded on 24 July 2026.... and broadcast on City Park Radio 14 September 2026.

pic compiled by Nigel Mercer

As part of the fringe of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta at Bridport, the popular Mariners Muse story-telling session featured again this year.
For over two hours, it is a panel of diverse speakers telling their tales of involvement&nbsp;with the sea.
In this second part and closer to home, marine biologist David Maynard shared his passion for the underwater world particularly the waters of Tasmania. &nbsp;He revealed his love of urchins, trout and his ideas on sardines and you&rsquo;ll hear how he came to wear his first wet suit.
The final speaker for the evening was Captain Sarah Parry of the sail training vessel Windeward Bound. Sarah shared a history of being shanghaied in her early days with the Navy and then her vision of the Windeward Bound. Captain Parry revealed a personal &ldquo;fleeting&rdquo; connection with Bridport.
This was recorded on 24 July 2026.... and broadcast on City Park Radio 14 September 2026.
pic compiled by Nigel Mercer

The Pastor of the 150 year-old Gateway Baptist Church

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