Weekend Afternoons

November 11, 2020 marks the 102nd anniversary of Remembrance Day. It will have a different complexion this year due to COVID, but will be no less solemn. The Two Murrays spoke to the Director of the Australia War Memorial, Matt Anderson.

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We see the ibis everywhere. Once revered by the ancient Egyptians, the Two Murrays caught up with Dr John Martin, a terrestrial ecologist from Taronga Zoo to delve into the world of the humble "bin chicken".

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Since September 2015, Ms Hollonds has been the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AIFS conducts major research into the wellbeing of Australian families, and communicates those findings to strengthen policy making and improve service delivery. 

The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry said  "Her contribution will be crucial as we continue to work towards doing what we can to ensure that every child born in Australia has the opportunity to be safe, supported and to reach their full potential.” 

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Listen to the full show of "The Two Murrays" - Murray Wilton and Murray Olds. 

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When it comes to science, Australia punches above its weight. Professor Susan Scott was one of four recipients of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for her groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves, a theory first proposed by Einstein over 100 years ago. 

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Each week the Two Murrays check in with various towns throughout Australia. On Sunday the boys caught up with Katrina Humphries, the Mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council in northwest NSW.In her 13th year as mayor, Katrina is Australia all-over, running a fish and chips shop and passionately supporting her local bush community.

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Listen to the full show of "The Two Murrays" - Murray Wilton and Murray Olds. 

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The CSIRO Parkes Telescope is a triumph of innovation. Famous for its role in the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Two Murrays caught up with John Sarkissian, operations scientist, on the anniversary of the opening of "the Dish".

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War historian Michael Kelly spoke to the Two Murrays about the 103rd anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba. The capture of Beersheba enabled British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on 7 November and advance into Palestine.

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With the final report of the Bushfire Royal Commission handed down on Friday, the Two Murrays spoke to Geoff Luscombe, bushfire practitioner and former regional manager for NSW Parks and Wildlife to discuss the key findings. 

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