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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Jeff Hockley, OAM - theatre veteran

In this episode of The Hot Seat, you’ll hear the backstory of one of Tasmania’s best known radio broadcasters and politicians, the Independent Member for Rosevears Kerry Finch MLC. Late last year Kerry announced he would not recontest the 2020 Legislative Council elections in order to start a new stage of his life. Hot Seat host Chris Sayer asks Kerry about some of his favourite memories and together they discuss the journey of a young boy from Fern Tree whose optimism and determination saw him become a successful radio broadcaster and one of Tasmania’s longest serving politicians. You’ll also hear his thoughts on the 18 years he has spent on the Legislative Council, a tenure that was about to come to an end. And Kerry plays some of his favourite music too!

In this episode of The Hot Seat, you’ll hear the backstory of one of Tasmania’s best known radio broadcasters and politicians, the Independent Member for Rosevears Kerry Finch MLC. Late last year Kerry announced he would not recontest the 2020 Legislative Council elections in order to start a new stage of his life. Hot Seat host Chris Sayer asks Kerry about some of his favourite memories and together they discuss the journey of a young boy from Fern Tree whose optimism and determination saw him become a successful radio broadcaster and one of Tasmania’s longest serving politicians. You’ll also hear his thoughts on the 18 years he has spent on the Legislative Council, a tenure that was about to come to an end. And Kerry plays some of his favourite music too!

Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

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