Murrumbateman Field Days Special - Sights and Sounds

Join Jo Shipley for the sights and sounds of the Murrumbateman Field Days where she chats to exhibitors and visitors about Murrumbateman's new mobile tower, electric dirt bikes, chicken coops, big diggers and tomatoes!  With Michael McCormack MP, Christina from Telstra, Alex from Rusty River Creat…

70% Rates Hike? Yass Valley Council launches community consultation - Mayor Jasmin Jones

Yass Valley residents could face a 70 per cent rates increase and Council is asking the community to have its say. Public consultation begins on Saturday at the Murrumbateman Field Days, with three financial models being put forward for community feedback. Mayor Jasmin Jones joins Jo Shipley to di…

Supporting the Yass Railway Museum After Vandalism

Jo talks to Sam Mansergh from the Yass Railway Museum about the aftermath of a devastating act of vandalism and theft that targeted the museum and vehicles belonging to the Canberra Transport Museum in early October.  Sam shares an update on the clean-up operation, the impact on the museum and how…

Murrumbateman Field Days - Everything you need to know with Tom White

Jo catches up with Tom White, Manager of the Murrumbateman Field Days, about what's planned for the event this year, how preparations are going - plus a full run down on attractions, exhibitors and food!  Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October Tickets available online at www.mfdays.com Find MFD on Fa…

Fighting for Remount with Charlie Blomfield

Farmer and agricultural commentator Charlie Blomfield chats with Jo about his support for the Ride with Remountcampaign and the community concerns surrounding the proposed Benedine Wind Farm. They discuss why Charlie felt it was important to stand alongside the local community, the challenges majo…

Re-election.... and data centres with Mayor Jasmin Jones

Mayor Jasmin Jones chats to Jo Shipley about being reappointed as Mayor for the period 2026-28, data centres, electricity and water security. Plus the latest news from the September Council Meeting. 

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…