



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…

World Environment Day: How Landcare is Helping Our Landscapes Bounce Back
What if the key to drought resilience is already beneath our feet? For World Environment Day, we catch up with Sarah McGrath from Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups to explore the practical strategies helping local landscapes hold more water and build long-term resilience. Following the recent L…

Bowning Hall Celebrates 100 Years - Music, Markets and Memories
Jo chats with Stuart and Fran Atkins about the upcoming 100th Anniversary celebrations for the historic Bowning Hall. From market stalls and live music to time capsules, history displays, classic cars, BBQ, Devonshire teas, kid's races and laying a new Foundation Stone, discover what’s planned for …