Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace threading, and has written books about this important cultural practice. She is inspiring younger generations to learn this skill, ensuring that the ancient custom continues. She has exhibited around the world, and won several awards for her achievements. Hear Aunty Lola Greeno’s story, as she tells it to Chris Sayer.

<div>Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace threading, and has written books about this important cultural practice. She is inspiring younger generations to learn this skill, ensuring that the ancient custom continues. </div><div>She has exhibited around the world, and won several awards for her achievements. Hear Aunty Lola Greeno’s story, as she tells it to Chris Sayer.</div><div><br></div>

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The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.

The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

<p>Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.</p>
<p>The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.</p>

Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace...

Aunty Lola Greeno - artist, mentor and Elder in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community

Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.

Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

<p>Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.</p>
<p>Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.</p>

Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.

<p>This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.</p>

Terese Binns, OAM - Launceston Historical Society

If you’ve been to any local theatre over the past 40 years, chances are you’ve seen Jeff Hockley’s work. Director, lighting designer, actor – Jeff has put a lifetime of creative experience and study into so many productions, that an hour wasn't long enough to get to know him. But Chris Sayer gave it a try ...

<p>If you’ve been to any local theatre over the past 40 years, chances are you’ve seen Jeff Hockley’s work. Director, lighting designer, actor – Jeff has put a lifetime of creative experience and study into so many productions, that an hour wasn't long enough to get to know him. But Chris Sayer gave it a try ...</p>

Aunty Lola Greeno - artist, mentor and Elder in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community

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