Community Spotlight

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Dr Lisa Lobry de Bruyn of UNE. They chat about her journey and the nature of soil, for ‘Soil is not Dirt’.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the Styx State Forest & Greater Glider, with the help of Lynne Hosking & Pat Schultz, from the Armidale National Parks Association.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the Armidale Drama & Music Society Inc. with the help of Neil Horton, their President. They chat about his journey, the Society, The Armidale Playhouse and their current show on offer – ‘Noises Off’.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Bridget Rees of Dorrigo. They chat about the Sommer’s Family Band and journey to establish the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival, now in its 23rd year(24-26th October 2025).

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Greenhill Orchards, with orchardist Warren Yeomans. They chat about how the orchard is getting back on track after the devastation caused by the August snow fall.

Herb shines the Community Spotlight on ‘The Greater Glider’, with the help of local ecologist Kevin Rothschild. They discuss this Endangered Species, local populations and threats posed by fire and forestry logging operations.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on local Peter Metcalfe. They chat about his journey, training teachers in Science and Ag., his passion for birds, orchids and wattle.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘Friends of Black Gully Landcare Group’, with the help of Sara Schmude and Annette Kilarr. They chat about their Planting Day – September 6th and events leading up to the 2025 Black Gully Music Festival Saturday Nov 8th.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on community member Terry Cooke. They chat about his journey, surveying, photography and his creative path.

Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on local avian researcher Steve Debus. They chat about his journey, his projects and love of birds, ‘Birds of Prey’ in particular.