



What's On across the Yass Valley this Spring plus Drumming - Jo & Kath
Jo and Kath give us a lively run down of what's on this spring across the Yass Valley, with an impromptu drumming session and a discussion about how drumming helps your mental health. Including - Dragon Dreaming; Sand Green Golf Championship; Yass Railway Museum Picnic Day; Graveside Yarns; Gunni…

Crago Mill receives $10m funding boost - Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones
Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones joins Jo Shipley to discuss the $10 million Crago Mill announcement, advocacy for our aging memorial pools, Yass Valley's Settlement Strategy, Bookham’s new playground and raising her weight in gold for the upcoming CanAssist Family Fun Day at Cliftonwood.

The Yass FM Story: Celebrating 25 Years
How did a handful of passionate locals create one of the Yass Valley's most recognised community organisations? As Yass FM marks 25 years of a holding a permanent broadcasting licence, Geoff Frost, founding member and current President, chats with Jo Shipley and looks back on the past 25 years of…

Rolling Out the Red Carpet: The Yass Show Society Ball!
Jo chats with Morgan Tilker, Yass Show Society Young Woman of the Year, and Kerryn Paterson about the upcoming Yass Show Society Ball. On Saturday 5 September, the Yass Show Society will bring a touch of glamour to the newly painted Roundhouse at the Yass Showground, with a grand red carpet evenin…

Do You Know the Stories Behind Yass’ Oldest Trees?
Judy Brooker joins Jo to talk about the Yass Tree Project, a Yass and District Gardening Club initiative documenting the significant trees that tell the story of Yass. Judy shares the history behind some of our treasured trees, and idea for a 'guided tree walk', why protecting our tree history mat…

Inside the Life of a Medical Intuitive: Egypt and Sacred Geometry with Jean Sheehan
Continuing our Empowering You series with internationally renowned medical intuitive, teacher and author Jean Sheehan. Jean shares her remarkable journey from growing up between Kuwait and Australia to becoming a global educator in medical intuition, sacred geometry and ancient wisdom. We explore …

From Yass to Ghana: A Drumming Journey with Kath Kovac
Jo welcomes Kath Kovac back into the Yass FM studio for another inspiring conversation about the power of rhythm, connection and creativity. In this episode, Kath shares her recent adventures on a drumming retreat in Ghana, the cultural experience of learning traditional African rhythms, and why d…

The Hidden World of Australia's Native Orchids with Nita Wheeler
Jo chats with Nita Wheeler, a passionate Australian Native Orchid expert, and Michelle Whitters from the Yass & District Garden Club to explore the fascinating world of Australia's native orchids. Nita shares insights into the native orchid species found in the Yass Valley, how to grow them, the …

The Secret to Becoming the Calm, Connected Mum with Mel Ohana
Have you lost yourself in motherhood? In this inspiring episode, Mel Ohana shares her thoughts with Jo on the 7 Pillars of Motherhood - a practical pathway that helps mums reconnect with themselves so they can show up for their children with more calm, confidence, and joy. Jo and Mel chat about …

Why Everyone's Knitting in Public this Weekend?
Jo chats with Jayne Hines and Wendy Flannery from the Yass Spinners, Weavers, Knitters and Crocheters group about the joy of yarn craft, the friendships formed, and the upcoming World Wide Knit and Crochet in Public Day taking place in Yass. Find out why knitting, crochet, spinning and weaving are…