In this week’s guest on the Hot Seat, you’ll meet Jim McAuley, an interesting Launceston local who moved here from Victoria a decade ago in remarkable circumstances. Jim also tells Chris Sayer of a compassionate connection with Nepal and Tibet that has led to a Launceston retail store with a holistic viewpoint.

Jim is also a world-renowned sand sculptor, a skill that has provided challenges in competition on beaches and other amazing venues.

In this week’s guest on the Hot Seat, you’ll meet Jim McAuley, an interesting Launceston local who moved here from Victoria a decade ago in remarkable circumstances. Jim also tells Chris Sayer of a compassionate connection with Nepal and Tibet that has led to a Launceston retail store with a holistic viewpoint.
Jim is also a world-renowned sand sculptor, a skill that has provided challenges in competition on beaches and other amazing venues.

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

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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.

Jim McCauley - sand sculptor and traveller

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

Vale Bill Carney

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.

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.

Jim McCauley - sand sculptor and traveller

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