From working on irrigation schemes in Saudi Arabia to learning viticulture in the early days of the Tasmanian wine industry, Mark's career has many twists and turns. However the biggest came when a medical emergency sent Mark’s life into a tailspin, and it eventually resulted in a heart transplant. However that didn’t stop him from making valuable contributions to the wine industry.

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From working on irrigation schemes in Saudi Arabia to learning viticulture in the early days of the Tasmanian wine industry, Mark's career has many twists and turns. However the biggest came when a medical emergency sent Mark&rsquo;s life into a tailspin, and it eventually resulted in a heart transplant. However that didn&rsquo;t stop him from making valuable contributions to the wine industry.
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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.

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.

Mark Brewer, viticulturist and heart transplant recipient

Mark Grey is in The Hot Seat together with his assistant dog Hoover. Mark is vision impaired, and relies on his assistant dog to get around.  Mark is on several boards, such as the Tasmanian Public Trustee, and also St Giles, which is an important not-for-profit organisation in Launceston providing life solutions for people living with disability.

Mark is also the current chairman of Vision Australia, and frequently travels to Melbourne for Board meetings. But he has chosen to live in Launceston, and tells Chris Sayer why.

Mark Grey is in The Hot Seat together with his assistant dog Hoover. Mark is vision impaired, and relies on his assistant dog to get around.&nbsp; Mark is on several boards, such as the Tasmanian Public Trustee, and also St Giles, which is an important not-for-profit organisation in Launceston providing life solutions for people living with disability.
Mark is also the current chairman of Vision Australia, and frequently travels to Melbourne for Board meetings. But he has chosen to live in Launceston, and tells Chris Sayer why.

Mark Grey, from Vision Aust, St Giles, and more

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book “Some Justice” tells her story of bravery and courage. It’s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia’s justice system.

Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of “The Hot Seat”.

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book &ldquo;Some Justice&rdquo; tells her story of bravery and courage. It&rsquo;s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia&rsquo;s justice system.
Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of &ldquo;The Hot Seat&rdquo;.

Dr Cathy Byrne, child sexual abuse survivor

Olivia de Moraes is an American-Brazilian soccer player who plays for Launceston United in the Tasmanian Soccer League for the 2026 season. She tells Chris Sayer about her football journey, which lead her to travel from California to the other side of the world, and fall in love with Tasmania.

Olivia de Moraes is an American-Brazilian soccer player who plays for Launceston United in the Tasmanian Soccer League for the 2026 season. She tells Chris Sayer about her football journey, which lead her to travel from California to the other side of the world, and fall in love with Tasmania.

Mark Brewer, viticulturist and heart transplant recipient

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