Chris Sayer caught up with Tyran Parke to talk about next year's Australian Musical Theatre Festival, to held in Launceston in May, 2026.

Chris Sayer caught up with Tyran Parke to talk about next year's Australian Musical Theatre Festival, to held in Launceston in May, 2026.

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

Tyran Parke, from the Aust Musical Theatre Festival

For the last 25 years, Amanda Shepherd worked her way up to the dress circle of theatre management in Launceston.

This has been the third tranche of Mandy's working life .. the first being education, then came radio which led to her involvement in, and love of, Theatre North at the Princess Theatre.

Respected by the staff and visiting theatre groups, Mandy has now decided to take the final curtain call on her role as General Manager.

It is obvious the rapport Mandy created on both sides of the curtain contributed not only to a successful career but also leaves a thriving theatre scene in Launceston. 

Mandy joined the Long Lunch program to reflect on her working life in Launceston .... and how her hobby of presenting music programs in her spare time on City Park Radio first led to part-time on the ABC radio and then a full time commercial radio gig through to theatre management.

It is surprising where the community radio road can take you.....

https://theatrenorth.com.au/

Pic - Theatre North FB

 

 

 

For the last 25 years, Amanda Shepherd worked her way up to the dress circle of theatre management in Launceston.
This has been the third tranche of Mandy's working life .. the first being education, then came radio which led to her involvement in, and love of, Theatre North at the Princess Theatre.
Respected by the staff and visiting theatre groups, Mandy has now decided to take the final curtain call on her role as General Manager.
It is obvious the rapport Mandy created on both sides of the curtain contributed not only to a successful career but also leaves a thriving theatre scene in Launceston.&nbsp;
Mandy joined the Long Lunch program to reflect on her working life in Launceston .... and how her hobby of presenting music programs in her spare time on City Park Radio first led to part-time on the ABC radio and then a full time commercial radio gig through to theatre management.
It is surprising where the community radio road can take you.....
<a href="https://theatrenorth.com.au/">https://theatrenorth.com.au/</a>
Pic - Theatre North FB
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Amanda Shepherd exits stage left.

For Graeme, his introduction to the Launceston Walking Club sates his passion for the great outdoors.

His involvement and dedication to safely exploring and sharing the walking experience in Tasmania is legendary.

The Launceston Walking Club has a strong list of members and the event calendar is packed with weekend and weekday trips. Whether it be day walks, overnight treks and camping, to bike riding and kayaking, the program of events fills quickly .... 

and still, as a life member of the walking club, Graeme is out there assisting new and experienced walkers and adventurers.

In early April, Graeme will be part of a walk to Scott Kilvert Hut .. to honour the memory of Ewan Scott and David Kilvert who perished there in 1965. There, they will celebrate the 60th anniversary of  the opening of the hut and the huge community contribution the LWC was part of  that enabled the hut to be built in record time.

Graeme Pennicott is passionate about the Launceston Walking Club and the work that it does.

This is his recent chat with our Long Lunch program.

https://www.launcestonwalkingclub.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/181748724013/

https://www.instagram.com/launcestonwalkingclub/

 

 

For Graeme, his introduction to the Launceston Walking Club sates his passion for the great outdoors.
His involvement and dedication to safely exploring and sharing the walking experience in Tasmania is legendary.
The Launceston Walking Club has a strong list of members and the event calendar is packed with weekend and weekday trips. Whether it be day walks, overnight treks and camping, to bike riding and kayaking, the program of events fills quickly ....&nbsp;
and still, as a life member of the walking club, Graeme is out there assisting new and experienced walkers and adventurers.
In early April, Graeme will be part of a walk to Scott Kilvert Hut .. to honour the memory of Ewan Scott and David Kilvert who perished there in 1965. There, they will celebrate the 60th anniversary of&nbsp; the opening of the hut and the huge community contribution the LWC was part of&nbsp; that enabled the hut to be built in record time.
Graeme Pennicott is passionate about the Launceston Walking Club and the work that it does.
This is his recent chat with our Long Lunch program.
<a href="https://www.launcestonwalkingclub.org.au/">https://www.launcestonwalkingclub.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/181748724013/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/181748724013/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launcestonwalkingclub/">https://www.instagram.com/launcestonwalkingclub/</a>
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Graeme Pennicott - Happiness is the Wild Outdoors

When Kath Tanner enters a room, you know she is there.

The room is filled with laughter and happiness.... the stories of life and adventure abound.

And if you really want to know about Kath's prosthetic leg and that attractive ankle ... she'll tell that story too.

One of Kath's many hats is that of peer group support volunteer for 'Limbs for Life' in Tasmania.

A group that meets socially and swaps information and stories for the best life.

Kath Tanner told many stories on our Long Lunch program .... but was a little cagey about her golf handicap.  (if you pardon the pun, we think it maybe a single digit)

https://www.limbs4life.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/Limbs4Life

https://www.instagram.com/limbs4life/

 

When Kath Tanner enters a room, you know she is there.
The room is filled with laughter and happiness.... the stories of life and adventure abound.
And if you really want to know about Kath's prosthetic leg and that attractive ankle ... she'll tell that story too.
One of Kath's many hats is that of peer group support volunteer for 'Limbs for Life' in Tasmania.
A group that meets socially and swaps information and stories for the best life.
Kath Tanner told many stories on our Long Lunch program .... but was a little cagey about her golf handicap.&nbsp; (if you pardon the pun, we think it maybe a single digit)
<a href="https://www.limbs4life.org.au/">https://www.limbs4life.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Limbs4Life">https://www.facebook.com/Limbs4Life</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/limbs4life/">https://www.instagram.com/limbs4life/</a>
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Tyran Parke, from the Aust Musical Theatre Festival

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