The Sydneyist

Maria Said AM, is the past CEO of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, and is its present Health and Strategy Manager. She explains to Alan Field on Monday Drive the incidence of anaphylaxis, and early action required when confronted by it, as well as outlining resources available to those susceptible to it. [...]

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Federal Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, discussed with Alan Field on Monday Drive the Taxation White Paper she delivered last week, together with other important matters she’s been involved with recently. [...]

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Kenny Wayne Sheoherd from Shrevepor, Louisiana, was a child prodigy imbued with the Blues. He is returning to Australia to play at Bluesfest and also the Metro. His music encompasses blues rock and also the more traditional forms of blues. The tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Ledbetter Heights. David Barr [...]

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We were delighted that Peter Dasent, the man behind the music, dropped in to the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. Peter let us in to the background of his musical career, the variety of music he enjoys, his long association with Play School, and his own program here [...]

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Missed the Mardi Gras parade? Or were you there, but it was all a blur? Fret not (or, indeed, frot not): The Hairpin Turn is here to provide 90 minutes of juicy four-to-the-floor goodness to accompany your own parade, wherever you may wish to hold it. Put your dancing shoes on, keep hydrated and shimmy [...]

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Dr Fiona Scotney is the Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University, an initiative helping more women from regional and rural Australia pursue careers in engineering. The Kim Jackson Scholarship provides $25,000 per year for up to five years, along with mentoring, professional development opportunities and now access to a dedicated [...]

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We live in an age where overweening arrogance seems to be rewarded instead of pilloried. But as certain world figures either face or try to duck under the glare of their own come-uppance, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of songs about hubris. [...]

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And if you’re looking to visit the streets of Rome without leaving Sydney why not experience the enchanting Carlotta Centanni as she brings her show, “From Italy with Love,” to the Camelot Lounge in Marrickville. Born into a legendary artistic family in the heart of Italy, Carlotta carries the soul of Neapolitan music in her [...]

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Sydney has definitely become an early morning city and there’s a runner almost on every corner. But what if you could turn your morning jog into a mission of hope? What if going for a run could help a child in need of life saving treatment? Well on Sunday the 29th of March, the iconic sights [...]

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During an interview on Monday Drive, Alan Field took internationally renowned choral leaders Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott by surprise, by inviting them to sing along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The result is a treat! [...]

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