Program Guide

Our program runs on a 4 week cycle of fortnightly and monthly programs as well as repeats.
This is currently week... 4

Monday

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06:22

Christianityworks

Sponsored program. If you yearn to live a life of meaning and purpose, joy and peace, then Christianityworks is for you: full of life-changing, practical Bible teaching. Visit https://christianityworks.com for more information.

06:32

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

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07:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

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08:30

Profile

Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.

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08:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

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08:50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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10:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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10:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

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11:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

11:30

The Australian

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial

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12:40

Letters To The Editors

A selection of 'Letters to the Editors' from all the major metropolitan newspapers.

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13:00

Lunchtime Book

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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13:30

Australian Women's Weekly

Repeat

Profiles of respected women, lifestyle articles, entertainment news and human interest stories - the Australian Women's Weekly has it all. Tune in to the program to catch a range of articles taken from the popular Australian magazine.

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14:00

Hear This

Readings from Vision Australia's library

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14:30

Griffith Review

Repeat

A popular program, the Griffith Review features articles from the Australian literary magazine of the same name. It has a variety of articles, including essays, memoirs, reportage, short fiction and poetry.

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15:00

Ablequest

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings and interviews – news about the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

Missed an episode? Head to the Podcasts page to catch up on all the Ablequest episodes.

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15:00

Colours of Australia

Week 1 Week 3

With 30% of Australia’s population coming from non-English speaking backgrounds, Menaka Cooke interviews some of the many remarkable migrants from multi-cultural backgrounds who call Australia home. The fortnightly show will highlight the struggles migrants can face when trying to fit in and their important contributions to Australian society.

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15:15

2RPH Signals

Week 2

A 15-minute monthly program covering the latest 2RPH news. Expect to hear updates on the station, our volunteers, and insights into individual programs.

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15:15

2RPH Signals

Week 4 Repeat

A 15-minute monthly program covering the latest 2RPH news. Expect to hear updates on the station, our volunteers, and insights into individual programs.

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15:30

Food & Wine

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Readings from a number of sources – news about the good life

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15:30

What's In Space?

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

What's In Space is a show that's all about space! Featuring readings from All About Space, Sky And Telescope, and other sources.

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16:00

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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17:30

Antiques Radio Show

Week 2

The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both – whether valuable or not!

The Paston Treasure, unknown artist, Dutch School, c1663, oil on canvas, Norfolk Museums Service. Image copyright: John Hammond

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17:30

Antiques Radio Show

Week 4 Repeat

The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both – whether valuable or not!

The Paston Treasure, unknown artist, Dutch School, c1663, oil on canvas, Norfolk Museums Service. Image copyright: John Hammond

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17:30

New Voices

Week 3

New Voices is about the art of storytelling, featuring the work of new writers (most of whom are yet to be published); they provide listeners with writing tips, read a sample of their work, and are critiqued by a complete stranger. Tune in to New Voices to find your way back to why we all want to read and write stories to begin with - sharing experiences, making sense of the world, and creating worlds with words.

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17:30

Granta

Week 1

Granta is a quarterly literary magazine published in book form four times a year. It is respected around the world for its mix of outstanding new fiction, poetry, reportage, memoir, photography and art. Selected readings are presented by Tomas Drevikovsky.

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18:00

Children's Book

A 30 minute reading from a children's or young adult book.

Our current children's book is A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet, read by Patricia O'Neill.

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18:30

Lunchtime Book

Repeat

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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19:00

Get Together

Repeat

Readings – a kaleidoscope of items

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19:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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20:00

Guardian Australia

Readings – news, sport, comment, analysis and reviews from Guardian Australia

20:30

Science & Environment

Repeat

Readings from Cosmos magazine

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21:00

Time Magazine

Repeat

Readings from both the hard copy and online versions of Time Magazine

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21:30

Geographica

Week 2 Week 4

Readings from Australian Geographic and other environmental magazines

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21:30

30 Laps With Dick

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Take the toll-free expressway to stories of interest around cars both old and new, as well as the people who built, designed, drove, raced and made them famous, and at some times, infamous.

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22:00

The New Statesman

Repeat

Readings from Britain's current affairs and politics magazine

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22:30

Book at Bedtime

Episodic book readings before bed.

Our current bedtime book is The Spy who came in from the Cold by John Le Carré, read by Peter Gyngell.

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Tuesday

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06:22

Christianityworks

Sponsored program. If you yearn to live a life of meaning and purpose, joy and peace, then Christianityworks is for you: full of life-changing, practical Bible teaching. Visit https://christianityworks.com for more information.

06:32

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

juice, orange, muesli, banana
07:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

A side profile of a business man
08:30

Profile

Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.

baby's feet with hands
08:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

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08:50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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10:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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10:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

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11:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

11:30

The Australian

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial

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12:40

Letters To The Editors

A selection of 'Letters to the Editors' from all the major metropolitan newspapers.

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13:00

Lunchtime Book

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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13:30

New Idea

Repeat

Readings – selected articles from the magazine

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14:00

Choice Magazine

Readings from the fortnightly publication of the same name

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14:30

Health Matters

Readings from various newspaper and magazine articles related to health and well-being

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15:00

Good Food

Articles about food, wine, and fine dining. From the pages of the SMH Good Food liftout and other sources.

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15:30

Frankie

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings from Frankie - a beautifully designed modern arts and crafts magazine with interviews and thoughtful pieces about books, food and cultural trends for the 18–40 age bracket

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15:30

Men's Matters

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Men's Matters is a fortnightly program that covers articles on health, fitness, lifestyle, leisure and mental and physical wellbeing from a male perspective. It is presented by Robert Snars.

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16:00

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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17:30

Woman's Day

Featuring news, gossip and interviews about Australian and international celebrities, as well as some lifestyle and recipes.

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18:00

Children's Book

A 30 minute reading from a children's or young adult book.

Our current children's book is A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet, read by Patricia O'Neill.

A stock image of an open book.
18:30

Lunchtime Book

Repeat

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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19:00

Film Club

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Movie reviews from a variety of online sources.

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19:00

Animates

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Animates focusses on people with disabilities who find owning or being close to an animal helpful for everyday life. Includes exclusive interviews and stories, presented by a team of volunteer presenters and producers.

Head to the Podcasts page to catch up on Animates episodes.

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19:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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20:00

The Spectator

Week 1 Week 3

Readings from the weekly British magazine

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20:00

The New Yorker

Week 2 Week 4

Readings – selected articles from The New Yorker magazine

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20:30

Spectrum

Readings of selected articles from The Sydney Morning Herald weekend lift out

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21:00

Computalk

An informative program featuring articles on all things computers and technology.

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21:30

Green Advocate

Readings from various environmental magazines

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22:00

Yesterdays

Week 1 Week 3

Readings – historical items from The Daily Telegraph

22:00

Telling Tales

Week 2 Week 4

Readings

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22:30

Book at Bedtime

Episodic book readings before bed.

Our current bedtime book is The Spy who came in from the Cold by John Le Carré, read by Peter Gyngell.

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Wednesday

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06:22

Christianityworks

Sponsored program. If you yearn to live a life of meaning and purpose, joy and peace, then Christianityworks is for you: full of life-changing, practical Bible teaching. Visit https://christianityworks.com for more information.

06:32

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

juice, orange, muesli, banana
07:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

A side profile of a business man
08:30

Profile

Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.

baby's feet with hands
08:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

logo The Sydney Morning Herald
08:50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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10:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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10:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

logo BBC Worldwide
11:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

11:30

The Australian

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial

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12:40

Letters To The Editors

A selection of 'Letters to the Editors' from all the major metropolitan newspapers.

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13:00

Lunchtime Book

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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13:30

Spectrum

Repeat

Readings of selected articles from The Sydney Morning Herald weekend lift out

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14:00

The Monthly

Readings – Australian politics, society and the arts

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14:30

Travel Time

Learn all about the world through the comfort of your own home with Travel Time. The program features articles on national and international travel destinations, as well as different ways of travelling.

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15:00

Aviation Digest

Readings from the world of aviation.

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15:15

Read A Record

Nostalgic interlude – music and narration

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15:30

Accent on Asia

Repeat

Readings from the Asian press

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16:00

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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17:30

Limelight

Week 1 Week 3


Readings – Australia's classical music and arts magazine providing a comprehensive array of news, CD and live performance reviews, interviews, in-depth features and more.

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17:30

Mindfood

Week 2 Week 4

Readings – smart thinking

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18:00

Children's Book

A 30 minute reading from a children's or young adult book.

Our current children's book is A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet, read by Patricia O'Neill.

A stock image of an open book.
18:30

Lunchtime Book

Repeat

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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19:00

People in Profile

Readings from newspaper Profile – features the background behind the public image

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19:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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20:00

The Big Issue

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Readings from the fortnightly, independent magazine that is sold on the streets by homeless people

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20:00

Sporting Pages

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings – selected articles from the sporting press

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20:30

New Scientist

Readings from New Scientist magazine

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21:00

The Economist

Repeat

Readings – background to global current affairs from The Economist magazine

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21:30

Money Magazine

Produced by Vision Australia Radio, Money Magazine features articles from Australia's longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine, Money. It's easy-to-understand financial news, advice, reviews and awards.

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22:00

Guardian Australia

Repeat

Readings – news, sport, comment, analysis and reviews from Guardian Australia

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22:30

Book at Bedtime

Episodic book readings before bed.

Our current bedtime book is The Spy who came in from the Cold by John Le Carré, read by Peter Gyngell.

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Thursday

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06:22

Christianityworks

Sponsored program. If you yearn to live a life of meaning and purpose, joy and peace, then Christianityworks is for you: full of life-changing, practical Bible teaching. Visit https://christianityworks.com for more information.

06:32

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

juice, orange, muesli, banana
07:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

A side profile of a business man
08:30

Profile

Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.

baby's feet with hands
08:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

logo The Sydney Morning Herald
08:50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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10:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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10:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

logo BBC Worldwide
11:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

11:30

The Australian

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial

A stock image of an old pen and paper
12:40

Letters To The Editors

A selection of 'Letters to the Editors' from all the major metropolitan newspapers.

A stock image of an open book.
13:00

Lunchtime Book

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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13:30

Woman's Day

Repeat

Featuring news, gossip and interviews about Australian and international celebrities, as well as some lifestyle and recipes.

14:00

Sporting Pages

Readings – selected articles from the sporting press

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14:30

Talking Vision

Interviews and information from Vision Australia for people with a vision impairment.

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15:00

New Horizons

News from Blind Citizens Australia

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15:15

Read A Record

Nostalgic interlude – music and narration

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15:30

The Spectator

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Readings from the weekly British magazine

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15:30

The New Yorker

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings – selected articles from The New Yorker magazine

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16:00

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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17:30

The Koori Mail

A national newspaper 100% Aboriginal owned and self-funded, with news and stories focused on the issues that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

18:00

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18:30

Lunchtime Book

Repeat

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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19:00

New Idea

Readings – selected articles from the magazine

Leading the Way logo
19:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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20:00

The New Statesman

Readings from Britain's current affairs and politics magazine

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20:30

Bookshelf

Week 1 Week 3

The perfect program for book lovers! Bookshelf reads book reviews and news from popular newspapers and magazines.

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20:30

Optimal Life

Week 2 Week 4

News, advice and advocacy information for seniors from a variety of publications. Proudly sponsored by Seniors Rights Service.

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21:00

Health Matters

Repeat

Readings from various newspaper and magazine articles related to health and well-being

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21:30

Monitor World

Readings from the online edition of The Christian Science Monitor

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22:00

History Today

Readings from History Today magazine – historic events, people and occasions revisited. “What Happened Then, Matters Now”.

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22:30

Book at Bedtime

Episodic book readings before bed.

Our current bedtime book is The Spy who came in from the Cold by John Le Carré, read by Peter Gyngell.

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Friday

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06:22

Christianityworks

Sponsored program. If you yearn to live a life of meaning and purpose, joy and peace, then Christianityworks is for you: full of life-changing, practical Bible teaching. Visit https://christianityworks.com for more information.

06:32

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

juice, orange, muesli, banana
07:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

A side profile of a business man
08:30

Profile

Readings of life stories of the famous, the infamous – and quiet achievers.

baby's feet with hands
08:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

logo The Sydney Morning Herald
08:50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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10:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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10:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

10:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

logo BBC Worldwide
11:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

11:30

The Australian

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial

A stock image of an old pen and paper
12:40

Letters To The Editors

A selection of 'Letters to the Editors' from all the major metropolitan newspapers.

A stock image of an open book.
13:00

Lunchtime Book

One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

13:30

Science & Environment

Readings from Cosmos magazine

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14:00

Computalk

Repeat

An informative program featuring articles on all things computers and technology.

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14:30

Sideshow

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Join presenters Anthea Williams and Hanna Cormack for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.

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14:30

Geographica

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings from Australian Geographic and other environmental magazines

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15:00

Ablequest

Week 1 Week 3

Readings and interviews – news about the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

Missed an episode? Head to the Podcasts page to catch up on all the Ablequest episodes.

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15:00

Good Food

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Articles about food, wine, and fine dining. From the pages of the SMH Good Food liftout and other sources.

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15:15

Read A Record

Week 1 Week 3

Nostalgic interlude – music and narration

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15:30

The Economist

Readings – background to global current affairs from The Economist magazine

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16:00

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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17:30

Downunder

Readings – with a highly Australian bent

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18:00

Children's Book

A 30 minute reading from a children's or young adult book.

Our current children's book is A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet, read by Patricia O'Neill.

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18:30

Lunchtime Book

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One of our most popular segments, the Lunchtime Book Reading! Listen to contemporary fiction and non-fiction books on a range of topics. The best bit? If you miss the first broadcast at 1pm, you can catch a repeat at 6:30pm.

Our current lunchtime book is Victoria's Walk by Caroline Grey, read by Jackie Chilvers.

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19:00

Australian Women's Weekly

Profiles of respected women, lifestyle articles, entertainment news and human interest stories - the Australian Women's Weekly has it all. Tune in to the program to catch a range of articles taken from the popular Australian magazine.

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19:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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20:00

The Monthly

Repeat

Readings – Australian politics, society and the arts

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20:30

Talking Vision

Repeat

Interviews and information from Vision Australia for people with a vision impairment.

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21:00

Time Magazine

Readings from both the hard copy and online versions of Time Magazine

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21:30

The Smithsonian

Week 1 Week 3

Readings from the official journal published by the Smithsonian Institution

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21:30

Galleries & Gardens

Week 2 Week 4

Readings – news and views from the world of art and public gardens

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22:00

Griffith Review

A popular program, the Griffith Review features articles from the Australian literary magazine of the same name. It has a variety of articles, including essays, memoirs, reportage, short fiction and poetry.

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22:30

Book at Bedtime

Episodic book readings before bed.

Our current bedtime book is The Spy who came in from the Cold by John Le Carré, read by Peter Gyngell.

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Saturday

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07:00

People in Profile

Repeat

Readings from newspaper Profile – features the background behind the public image

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07:30

Christian Science Weekly Perspective

Sponsored program. Christian Science Weekly Perspective consists of articles published in The Christian Science Monitor explaining how people have overcome challenges by a clear sense of God’s love as taught and practised by Christ Jesus.

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08:00

Breakfast

We've got everything you need to start each brand new day with enthusiasm! Join us for the daily newspaper headlines, columns, and arts and lifestyle sections from all the major newspapers. We even read the horoscopes. 

Monday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Older  Australians' and Wednesday breakfast includes the five-minute segment 'Disability news', sponsored by Brazier Mobility.

You can listen to today's broadcast here.

09:30

Filler

Let us surprise you!

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09:45

Birth and Death Notices

Stay up to date with entries and exits from this beautiful life. Readings from The Sydney Morning Herald

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10:00

The Sydney Morning Herald

Readings – front page, national, local and world, business and editorial.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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11:00

The Daily Telegraph

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

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12:00

Aviation Digest

Readings from the world of aviation.

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12:15

The Weekend Australian

Readings live from the newspaper The Australian.


You can listen to this program on demand here

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13:15

Saturday Newspaper Feature Magazines

Readings – magazine features

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14:00

New Horizons

Repeat

News from Blind Citizens Australia

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14:00

The Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Only

Readings – front page, national, local, sport and editorials

14:00

Illawarra Mercury

Readings from the Illawarra Mercury, covering the latest news from Wollongong and surrounding areas.

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14:15

Features Forum

Readings from the comment, opinion and features pages of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Financial Review and The Conversation.

You can listen to this program on demand here.

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16:00

Ageing with Attitude

Week 2 Week 4

Attitude is everything. Why let ageing get you down when it can be one of the happiest and most meaningful times in your life? A time to flaunt your own style, know your friends from your acquaintances and value health as the real wealth. This program explores the joy that only comes with wisdom and the enduring treasures of body, mind and spirit.

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16:00

Australian Police Journal

Week 1 Week 3

Australian Police Journal (APJ) is a program based on articles from one of Australasia’s pre-eminent non-fiction publications about policing. The feature articles read in this 30-minute program showcase contemporary policing issues and the investigation of historical crime cases. 

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16:30

What's In Space?

Week 1 Week 3

What's In Space is a show that's all about space! Featuring readings from All About Space, Sky And Telescope, and other sources.

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16:30

Food & Wine

Week 2 Week 4

Readings from a number of sources – news about the good life

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17:00

The Smithsonian

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Readings from the official journal published by the Smithsonian Institution

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17:00

Galleries & Gardens

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings – news and views from the world of art and public gardens

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17:30

Travel Time

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Learn all about the world through the comfort of your own home with Travel Time. The program features articles on national and international travel destinations, as well as different ways of travelling.

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18:00

Children's Book

A 30 minute reading from a children's or young adult book.

Our current children's book is A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet, read by Patricia O'Neill.

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18:30

Junior Journal

Readings – all kinds of interesting stuff for the younger generation

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19:00

The Koori Mail

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A national newspaper 100% Aboriginal owned and self-funded, with news and stories focused on the issues that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

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19:30

30 Laps With Dick

Take the toll-free expressway to stories of interest around cars both old and new, as well as the people who built, designed, drove, raced and made them famous, and at some times, infamous.

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20:00

The Star Observer

Week 2 Week 4

Readings from The Sydney Star Observer - Australia's longest-running publication for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities.

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20:00

Downunder

Week 1 Week 3

Readings – with a highly Australian bent

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20:30

Little Fictions

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

Little Fictions is a half-hour storytelling program presented by Sydney actor, Ella Watson-Russell. The show features contemporary short stories by authors from across Australia and read by actors, recorded at live performances or in studio. 

Missed an episode? Head to the Podcasts page to catch up on all the Little Fictions episodes.

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The Big Issue

Week 2 Week 4

Readings from the fortnightly, independent magazine that is sold on the streets by homeless people

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21:00

Music Room

A music program

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21:30

Limelight

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat


Readings – Australia's classical music and arts magazine providing a comprehensive array of news, CD and live performance reviews, interviews, in-depth features and more.

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21:30

Mindfood

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

Readings – smart thinking

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22:00

Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscopic look at stories and articles that reflect our multi-faceted world from sources including Spectrum, This England, The Oldie, Evergreen, Sydney Uni Alumni Magazine, the weekend papers and much more.

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22:30

Hear This

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Readings from Vision Australia's library

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23:00

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

Sunday

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06:30

Leading the Way

Sponsored program. Presented by Dr. Michael Youssef, Leading the Way explores today’s issues and provides Biblical solutions to the challenges Christians are facing today.

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07:00

Hour of Power

Sponsored program. Hour of Power is a religious program from the US, hosted by Bobby Schuller, the grandson of founder and first host, Robert H. Schuller. The program explores how God and the Christian faith have changed people's lives for the better. Visit www.hourofpower.org.au for more information.

08:00

Insight for Living

Sponsored program. Insight For Living provides simple, clear and relevant Bible teachings and resources, to help you better understand who Jesus is and deepen your relationship with God.

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08:30

Get Together

Readings – a kaleidoscope of items

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09:00

Bookshelf

Week 1 Week 3 Repeat

The perfect program for book lovers! Bookshelf reads book reviews and news from popular newspapers and magazines.

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09:00

Optimal Life

Week 2 Week 4 Repeat

News, advice and advocacy information for seniors from a variety of publications. Proudly sponsored by Seniors Rights Service.

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09:30

Ageing with Attitude

Repeat

Attitude is everything. Why let ageing get you down when it can be one of the happiest and most meaningful times in your life? A time to flaunt your own style, know your friends from your acquaintances and value health as the real wealth. This program explores the joy that only comes with wisdom and the enduring treasures of body, mind and spirit.

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10:00

The Sunday Papers

A compilation of articles from The Sun Herald and The Sunday Telegraph.


You can listen to this program on demand here.

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12:30

Kaleidoscope

Repeat

A kaleidoscopic look at stories and articles that reflect our multi-faceted world from sources including Spectrum, This England, The Oldie, Evergreen, Sydney Uni Alumni Magazine, the weekend papers and much more.

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13:00

History Today

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Readings from History Today magazine – historic events, people and occasions revisited. “What Happened Then, Matters Now”.

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13:30

Inclusive Agenda

Week 2

Join Emma Rossi for Inclusive Agenda. The program offers a platform for decision-makers, researchers and innovators to discuss initiatives that affect people with a disability, the elderly and the marginalised. This 30-minute monthly program will provide interviews with key personnel as well as interesting and informative panel discussions airing differing views or complementary views on a key issue or policy.

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13:30

Inclusive Agenda

Week 4 Repeat

Join Emma Rossi for Inclusive Agenda. The program offers a platform for decision-makers, researchers and innovators to discuss initiatives that affect people with a disability, the elderly and the marginalised. This 30-minute monthly program will provide interviews with key personnel as well as interesting and informative panel discussions airing differing views or complementary views on a key issue or policy.

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13:30

New Voices

Week 3 Repeat

New Voices is about the art of storytelling, featuring the work of new writers (most of whom are yet to be published); they provide listeners with writing tips, read a sample of their work, and are critiqued by a complete stranger. Tune in to New Voices to find your way back to why we all want to read and write stories to begin with - sharing experiences, making sense of the world, and creating worlds with words.

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13:30

Granta

Week 1 Repeat

Granta is a quarterly literary magazine published in book form four times a year. It is respected around the world for its mix of outstanding new fiction, poetry, reportage, memoir, photography and art. Selected readings are presented by Tomas Drevikovsky.

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14:00

Dr Who Magazine

Dr Who magazine is a magazine devoted to the long-running British science-fiction TV series. 

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14:30

Unearthed

Unearthed is a program with a compilation of readings about archaeology.

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15:00

Muse

Muse is a program focused on books, art and music.

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15:30

Accent on Asia

Readings from the Asian press

16:00

The Religion Review

Readings from the religious press

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17:00

Sporting Pages

Readings – selected articles from the sporting press

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17:30

Film Club

Week 1 Week 3

Movie reviews from a variety of online sources.

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17:30

Animates

Week 2 Week 4

Animates focusses on people with disabilities who find owning or being close to an animal helpful for everyday life. Includes exclusive interviews and stories, presented by a team of volunteer presenters and producers.

Head to the Podcasts page to catch up on Animates episodes.

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18:00

Colours of Australia

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With 30% of Australia’s population coming from non-English speaking backgrounds, Menaka Cooke interviews some of the many remarkable migrants from multi-cultural backgrounds who call Australia home. The fortnightly show will highlight the struggles migrants can face when trying to fit in and their important contributions to Australian society.

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18:15

The Lord's Challenge

Sponsored program. The Lord's Challenge is a program from the Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship International, which is a Christian organisation founded and headquartered in Chennai, India.

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18:30

New Scientist

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Readings from New Scientist magazine

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19:00

Green Advocate

Repeat

Readings from various environmental magazines

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19:30

Frankie

Week 1 Week 3

Readings from Frankie - a beautifully designed modern arts and crafts magazine with interviews and thoughtful pieces about books, food and cultural trends for the 18–40 age bracket

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19:30

Men's Matters

Week 2 Week 4

Men's Matters is a fortnightly program that covers articles on health, fitness, lifestyle, leisure and mental and physical wellbeing from a male perspective. It is presented by Robert Snars.

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20:00

Monitor World

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Readings from the online edition of The Christian Science Monitor

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20:30

Living Planet

Environmental news from Deutsche Welle, for a European glimpse

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21:00

Messages of Hope

Sponsored program. Listen to interviews and discussions offering real hope to cope with life’s challenges. For more information on the program, visit: www.messagesofhope.org.au.

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21:15

Meditative Moments

A program dedicated to living and making time for oneself, stress management, healing and loving relationships. Providing empowerment for the week ahead and relaxation to ready you for sleep.

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21:30

BBC World Service

BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcasting providing impartial news, reports and analysis.

2RPH Audio Program Guide

To hear a reading of each day's program, click on the day below.

Week 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Week 2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Week 3

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Week 4

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Accessing Our Regional Programs

Over the next 12 months we'll be working to increase our regional content. We have already expanded our transmissions from Greater Sydney to include Newcastle and the Upper Hunter.

In 2022 we will also broadcast across Wollongong and the Illawarra.

To search for regional programs simply type the location into the Program Search window on the left - eg Newcastle - and all the relevant readings and programs will be listed in the search.

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Want a Hard Copy Of the Program Guide?

Want to flick through a hard copy of the 2RPH Program?

You can download a complete Large Print Program for the full four-week period, please click:

2RPH Program Guide - Feb 2023

Promoting Respect

Promoting respect for the cultural, physical and neuro-diversity of our listening community is integral to the mission of Radio 2RPH.

"2RPH embraces the social model approach to disability i.e. which seeks to achieve full participation, equity, and fair treatment by changes to society, rather than through an individual, medical approach.

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"Radio 2RPH acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our station is located, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, as well as the Traditional Owners of the lands across which we broadcast. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners and volunteers."