Denise Fletcher was a teacher and then worked in corporate finance, before having a 20 year career at the heart of Australian politics as a staffer. Her recent retirement has allowed the opportunity to finish her first fiction novel. The book is a rare glimpse behind people in political life.

You'll hear about how she found herself retiring back in Tasmania, as Denise Fletcher talks to Chris Sayer in The Hot Seat.

Denise Fletcher was a teacher and then&nbsp;worked in corporate finance, before having a 20 year career at the heart of Australian politics as a staffer. Her recent retirement has allowed the opportunity to finish her first fiction novel. The book is a rare glimpse behind people in political life.
You'll hear about how she found herself retiring back in Tasmania, as Denise Fletcher talks to Chris Sayer in The Hot Seat.

Created at community radio station City Park Radio in Launceston, Tasmania.

... where you will meet someone from the Launceston community.

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.

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.

Denise Fletcher, author

John Ralph returns for a 2nd sitting in The Hot Seat. We find out just what’s happened in the eight years since his last appearance. Much of the discussion, however, centres on the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail, as the project has developed further to now include wheelchair access. Hear what John's been up to with his bagpipes as well. 

John Ralph returns for a 2nd sitting in The Hot Seat.&nbsp;We find out just what&rsquo;s happened in the eight years since his last appearance. Much of the discussion, however, centres on the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail, as the project has developed further to now include wheelchair access.&nbsp;Hear what John's been up to with his bagpipes as well.&nbsp;

John Ralph, the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail, and bagpipes

Our guest in the Hot Seat this week will be James Preece. who has a rich history in building community health and well-being.

In this program, James joins presenter Rob Youngs to explain the passions, influences and circumstances that have shaped his adventurous and impactful career.

Our guest in the Hot Seat this week will be James Preece. who has a rich history in building community health and well-being.
In this program, James joins presenter Rob Youngs to explain the passions, influences and circumstances that have shaped his adventurous and impactful career.

James Preece - local fire fighter, entrepreneur and family man

Jane is an award-winning and innovative educator, and has improved learning outcomes for students over an extraordinary teaching career.  She was in a variety of school leadership roles at various Launceston primary schools. In this program Jane catches up with Chris Sayer as they reminisce about being in the same years at Queechy High School - a long time ago.

Jane is an award-winning and innovative educator, and has improved learning outcomes for students over an extraordinary teaching career.&nbsp; She was in a variety of school leadership roles at various Launceston primary schools. In this program Jane catches up with Chris Sayer as they reminisce about being in the same years at Queechy High School - a long time ago.

Denise Fletcher, author

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