Latest Interviews on Yass FM

President of the Yass Men's Shed, Peter Davidson chats about their activities and extends an invitation to listeners to an open day at 6pm on Tuesday 17 March at the Shed.

Dave talks the week's events and also looks at the issues surrounding the growing number of eScooters in the Valley

Anne and Geoff preview the upcoming Yass Show focusing on the new exciting events this year.

Michael chats to  Geoff about current poitical events and the visit of theSpeaker of the the House of Reps (Milton Dick MP) to Binalong and Sutton Public Schools.

To mark international women's Day, Jo speaks to Marina Maguire, our Yass Valley Australia Day Community Ambassador for 2026. As a mentor and advocate for mental health, Marina works with people to rebuild confidence and navigate life’s next chapter through coaching, mentoring and equine-assisted programs. Her work with Remount, supporting veterans and their families, has made a significant contribution to the community. Marina is also fresh from the Yass Valley Business Chamber International Women’s Day Breakfast, where she was part of the panel discussion alongside a group of distinguished local leaders - a wonderful example of women sharing their experience and leadership in a spirit of collaboration. Connect with Marina Remount Website Remount Facebook Gunben Website Listen again to the Business Breakfast panel - Yass Valley Business Chamber  

Dave talks this week about the good and the not so good from the Yass Picnic Races as well as a suspect arrested for a robbery.

Jo is joined by Judy Paterson and Karin Laird from the Yass & District Gardening Club for her monthly catch-up about what to to do in the garden this late summer/autumn. The lovely gardening ladies also have a good chat about water conservation and suitable drought tolerant plants in light of the Level One Water Restrictions that are in place across the Yass Valley. Also included: roses- fruit trees - water crystals - Yass Valley Council Tree Management Strategy Contact them:  yassdistrictgardenclub@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/YassGardeningClub  

Nathan Cooke, Director of Infrastructure and Assets, Yass Valley Council chats to Geoff about the iintroduction of water restrictions, progress on the new water treatment plant and the finish date for  Stage1 of the Crago Mill precinct.

Tommy Quick is a childhood stroke victim who has done amazing things to raise awareness and funds for research into childhood strokes. He takes time out from pedaling his way from Howlong to Parliament House, Canberra to chat to Geoff about the issue and his life.

Michael Collins form the Men's Table movement chats to Geoff about the Yass and Murrumbateman Tables and the upcomiing "Entree" event (11 March)which will allow potential new members to sample belonging to a Men's Table.

Inspector Cowell discusses detection of some very high speed motorists, illegal tobacco products and dealing with outstanding warrants.

Karen Chats with poet & Yass Valley Writers founder Jane Baker about home & writing.

Cr Al Charry joins Geoff to preview the first Council meeting for the year

Yass Valley Cat Rescue President, Karen Visser talks to Geoff about the Sunday's "Kittens & Cocktails" adoption event and the work of the cat rescue volunteers.

Inspector Dave Cowell returns with this week's roundup of police news

  Karen chats with yassfm presenter Wayde Chalmers about great books and the love of reading. 

Step back in time for the upcoming Wee Jasper Heritage Fair, to be held 25–26 April 2026 over the ANZAC Day weekend. Wee Jasper local and Heritage Fair organiser Nathan joins Jo for a chat about the event that will bring rural Australian lost trades, artisan skills, and rich local history back to life. The event, recognised by the National Trust of Australia and the ACT Heritage Festival, will feature traditional trades on display, including experts from Longford Academy Tasmania, Tharwa Valley Forge, Canberra Woodcraft Guild, Stonemasonry, and Bushskills Australia. There will also be guided tours of the recently restored 1800s police barracks, as featured on Restoration Australia. Keep an eye on social media and local advertising for further details. To assist with logistics planning in historic Wee Jasper, visitors are asked to please register their attendance at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/260421009796053 If you would like a market stall or more details about the event, please email Nathan on weejasperfair@gmail.com

Geoff talks to Michael about the goings on across the Riverina electorate and the wider political landscape against the background of the Liberals deciding on a new leader. 

Geoff goes to opening night of "Murder on the Menu" and finds a little gem to review.

In his final report for the time being,Inspector Nick Wiles reports on several incidents across the district in the last week, including the tragic fatal accident on the Cullerin Road.

Andrew Neil talks to Geoff about the community consultation for Council's Tree Management5 Strategy and the opening of the new Council buildings.

The introcudtion by Peter Gibbs and  the wonderful Australia Day speech given by Ambassador for Yass Valley, Ben McGuire at Coro0nation Park on Australia Day 2025.

Karen chats with cross disciplinary artist and performer Elizabeth Walton about her writer's journey.

What’s driving the sweet success of award-winning Murrumbateman? In this episode, Jo chat's with Yasmin Coe, founder of the Murrumbateman Chocolate Company, about chocolate, community and collaboration. Yasmin talks about local producers raising the bar in Murrumbateman, award-winning events in the region, and the ways the community comes together to support the Makers of Murrumbateman. As part of our new 'Wellbeing with Local Business' series in conjunction with the Yass Valley Business Chamber, this is a celebration of regional pride, collaboration, and local business — with chocolate at the heart of it. Find and connect with local businesses through:  Yass Valley Chamber Business Directory. Makers of Murrumbateman Contact Yasmin Coe: Murrumbateman Chocolate Company  

Wellness Valley has a special guest host, John Thorne from Classic Yass Valley, leading a thoughtful conversation with Sally Walker - internationally recognised flautist, performer, academic and music educator. Sally is a lecturer in Classical Performance (Woodwind) at the Australian National University, a guest Principal Flautist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and an artist who has toured internationally. Reflecting on her recent performance with the Yass Music Club, she shares insights into her life, her career and living in the Yass Valley.

Ben Maguire AM reflects on the healing power of horses, community and what is means to be Australian this Australia Day.  A lifelong horseman, mental health advocate and this year’s Yass Valley Australia Day Community Ambassador, Ben speaks about what it means to represent and serve a community, and how values like care, resilience and connection sit at the heart of the work he and his wife Marina do through Remount, and their family farm, Gunben. Ben also shares an exciting new chapter with their horsemanship and equine wellbeing programs now opening to the wider community, offering more people the opportunity to experience the grounding, restorative power of horses in the Yass Valley. An inspiring conversation about healing through connection — to horses, to land and to community, and above all what it means to be Australian.   Yass Valley Australia Day Ceremony 2026 - Coronation Park, Yass - Breakfast BBQ from 7.30am, awards and citizenship ceremony 8.30am - 10.30am  Connect with Ben  Remount Website Remount Facebook Gunben Website Ben Maguire Facebook

Michael talks about the response to Bondi, the construction of more local renewables infrastructure and Australia Day celebrations.

Geoff chats to Wendy and Jan about the University of the Third Age in Yass and what's coming up in their program this year.

Guardians Chairman and Bookham local, Noeleen Hazell talks about the latest proposed modification of the Coppabella wind project

Dave talks about police action over the past week and previews the Australia Day long weekend

Dave wraps up police actions over the holiday period

Gayleen chats to Geoff about the exciting things happening early in the New Year

For two years Lisa Brough was exhausted, cold, gaining weight – and doctors kept telling her everything was normal. Blood tests showed nothing. Desperate for answers, she tried a little-known therapy called Biomagnetism. After just three sessions, her symptoms lifted. In this episode of Wellness Valley, Jo Shipley chats with Lisa who shares what biomagnetism is, how it works, and the incredible story that led her from fitness professional to leading practitioner. A must listen for anyone struggling to find answers to your physical symptoms.  Connect with Lisa Biomagnetism Australia Website Lisa Brough Facebook Sovereign Healing Instagram  

Listen in to Sgt Vlad Mijok as he give us the low down on the Hume Highway Truck Fire - with a big shout out to the emergency services - lots of Christmas RBT’s and speeding, burnouts in Harden, stolen vehicles and policing over Christmas. 

Listen in to Cr Allan McGrath chat to Geoff with all his news and views from Yass Valley Council. 

Listen in as Geoff and Gayleen chat about all the Christmas activities across the Yass Valley. 

Yass High School tell us all about their amazing fundraising with Arabella King & Emma Barlow (Yass High) 27 Nov 2025

News from Wendy Tuckerman, our State MP for Goulburn -  27 Nov 25

Latest from Yass Valley Council CEO, Gayleen Burley - 19 Nov 25

Latest news from Michael McCormack, our State MP for Riverina - 28 Nov 25

In this episode, Jo chats with the Linda Willow Roberts, fresh from her win as Best Spiritual Business of the Year at the ALIBI Awards. Linda has more than 35 years of experience in the spiritual world - from psychic mediumship to ThetaHealing, oracle cards, and her beautiful manifestation teachings. She’s all about helping people clear their blocks, trust their intuition, and step into their own power. We talk about what the award means to her, how she guides people through big shifts, and the simple daily practices that help you reconnect with your purpose and manifest a life that actually feels good. If you’ve been needing a reminder that you truly are the magic-maker in your life, this episode is for you. Contact Linda:  Linda's Website Facebook - Linda Willow Roberts Australian Ladies in Business Initiative    

Find out what's on at Liberty Theatre with Bimbi Turner!

Catch up with the latest news on local and Federal politics affecting the Yass Valley with Michael!   

Discover how former Royal Marine Jim Hutton turned personal loss into life purpose through the mindful art of spoon carving. With 35 years in the Royal Marines and eight years with the Royal Australian Navy, and now serving as a Reservist Leadership Coach, Jim has some incredible stories and insights. He talks about how military training taught him to really understand people, how personal tragedy led him to discover his own life purpose, and how he now supports the next generation of leaders - especially women stepping into military command roles. These days, Jim brings all that experience into his spoon carving, creating beautiful pieces from fallen wood. You might know him from our local artisan markets or the lost trades scene. He’s also developed Calm Through Carving workshops from his beautiful Yass workshop - a space where people can slow down, get creative, and connect with their own mindfulness and life purpose. Listen in for some top life tips and lessons - perfect for my Empowering You series! Connect with Jim and find out about his upcoming spoon carving workshops 'Calm through Carving' on 15 Nov and 13 Dec 2025:  1 Life Coaching: LinkedIn - Jim Hutton, OBE www.1-lifecoaching.com.au Made from Fallen Wood  Instagram: @madefromfallenwood email: madefromfallenwood@gmail.com

Jo chats withMichele Witters and Willy Stanford from the Yass Gardening Club for her 'Gardening for the Soul series' - and it’s all about the beauty oflate spring in the garden! We talk about what’s flowering and fruiting right now, what to plant as summer approaches, and how spending time in the garden is so 'good for the soul'. Michele and Willy also share what’s coming up for the Yass Gardening Club - from guest speakers and garden visits to how you can get involved and meet other local garden lovers. Catch up with our monthly 'Gardening for the Soul' Series on Wellness Valley. 

Latest news from Yass Police with Inspector Vlad Mijok. 

Get the latest news about Council events including the upcoming Music in the Meadows at Highclere Farm with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

Catch the latest news from our local Federal MP for Riverina. 

In this episode of Wellness Valley, we continue our Empowering You series with the inspiring Christine Maudy - Reiki Master, Past Life and Soul Regression Therapist, Shamanic practitioner, teacher, mentor, international visual artist, and author of Never Alone: The Journey from Pain to Love. Christine shares her own journey - moving through childhood trauma, a career in the fashion world of Paris, life in Africa, and ultimately to Australia, where her healing path led her to shamanic practices and supporting others on theirs. She speaks about energy work, hypnotherapy, creativity, and ancient wisdom as powerful tools to step out of despair and into hope, motivation, and healing. We also explore how art can ground and transform us, and how the Munay-Ki Rites open new pathways of empowerment. Connect with Christine Maudy: Website: livinginspired.com.au Facebook Contact Book:Never Alone: The Journey from Pain to Love  

Councillor Al Charry chats to Geoff Frost with a run down of the latest Council Meeting - including Crago Mill Stage 2 review.