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For The Duration | Episode 14: Jonathan Zwartz
01.05.20
Jonathan Zwartz is a jazz musician, composer/arranger and live music consultant and board member of APRA the performing rights body. He speaks about how musicians were the first to lose out due to the virus and may be the last back in after the pandemic and reflects on what more government might do to support […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 14: Jonathan Zwartz
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For The Duration | Episode 13: Matt Thistlethwaite
30.04.20
ALP member for the federal seat of Kingsford Smith in Sydney’s South East speaks about Labor’s response to the Government COVID19 measures and how many of his constituents are struggling during the lockdown. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org. […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 13: Matt Thistlethwaite
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For The Duration | Episode 12: Liz Chatwin
29.04.20
Liz Chatwin is Country President at pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and is on the board of Medicines Australia. She speaks about reports of shortages of pharmaceuticals due to supply issues and panic buying. She also reflects on the industry’s efforts to develop treatments for COVID-19. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org. […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 12: Liz Chatwin
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For The Duration | Episode 11: Alex Greenwich
28.04.20
Alex Greenwich is the independent state member for Sydney. He speaks about the support for small business in the pandemic and the burden felt by international students and temporary migrants who are not eligible for government support. John Parnell a long time Bondi resident remembers the last time the beach was closed in World War […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 11: Alex Greenwich
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For The Duration | Episode 10: Wayne Morgan & Laurie Bassett
25.04.20
Before the weekend we look at the rise and rise of running and cycling in the lockdown – what to do and what not to do. Wayne Morgan is a running coach who works with Athletics East and groups such as Fun Runners and Front Runners who work out at Centennial Park Laurie Bassett is […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 10: Wayne Morgan & Laurie Bassett
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For The Duration | Episode 9: Susan Tanner
24.04.20
Susan Tanner is a consultant psychologist based in the eastern and southern suburbs who specialises in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. She speaks about the psychological effects of social distancing, the rise in aggression and the phenomenon of entitlement. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org. […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 9: Susan Tanner
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For The Duration | Episode 8: Paula Masselos
23.04.20
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos at the Bondi Pavillion announces the regulated and limited opening of the council’s beaches. […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 8: Paula Masselos
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For the Duration | Episode 7: Danny Said
22.04.20
Today’s guest on FTD was Randwick Mayor, Danny Said. Randwick council reopened it’s beaches this week for exercise only. While most people are happy, a lot of questions still remain over the relaxation of social distancing. As always, please get in touch with us anytime via eastsidefm.org. […] Read More… from For the Duration | Episode 7: Danny Said
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For The Duration | Episode 6: Dimitri Moskovich
21.04.20
Mr Bondi aka Dimitri Moskovich was today’s guest on FTD. The local icon went viral overnight, but not for the usual reasons. Dramatic footage of Dimitri being pinned to the ground and arrested by police for breaching coronavirus restrictions has gone viral. Mr Moskovich claims to have done nothing wrong and says he’s lost faith […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 6: Dimitri Moskovich
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For the Duration | Episode 5: Professor Mark Ferson
21.04.20
Professor Mark Ferson, the Director of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit joined FTD for todays show. Several areas across throughout the Eastern Suburbs are hotspots for COVID19, with evidence of community transmission and no known source. For this reason, increased testing has become available and anyone with symptoms is urged […] Read More… from For the Duration | Episode 5: Professor Mark Ferson
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For The Duration | Episode 4: Darren Goodsir
17.04.20
Darren Goodsir, Chief Communication Officer at the University of New South Wales joined FTD to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the University. Staff at UNSW have been asked to take voluntary pay cuts to avoid job losses. Vice Chancellor Ian Jacobs and other senior management staff have all taken a 20% pay […] Read More… from For The Duration | Episode 4: Darren Goodsir
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For the Duration | Episode 3: Dave Sharma
16.04.20
Today’s guest on FTD was Federal Member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma. As well as a local update, Mr Sharma also shared his perspective as a former diplomat including the role of the United Nations and World Health Organisation. In Federal news, the Government is exploring the potential for smartphones to assist in the relaxing of […] Read More… from For the Duration | Episode 3: Dave Sharma
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For the Duration | Episode 2: Dr Gillian Deakin
15.04.20
John and Chris are joined by local GP and author of 101 Things Your GP Would Tell You if Only There Was Time, Dr Gillian Deakin. Dr Deakin answers some questions on everyone’s minds including how a test for COVID-19 is conducted and when you need to start to worry about a cough. Today the […] Read More… from For the Duration | Episode 2: Dr Gillian Deakin
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For the Duration | Episode One
14.04.20
Welcome to Episode One of For The Duration! FTD is your go to source for accurate and reliable local information surrounding the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we are joined by Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, who discusses the controversial beach and walking track closures across the Eastern Suburbs. FTD hosts, John and Chris […] Read More… from For the Duration | Episode One
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Episode 9 – Go the trombone
05.07.19
This might be the first in a series – we celebrate the trombone with a special guest and are very lucky to feature a story read by its author, Melbourne writer Meredith Costain. About playing the trombone/Danny Boy – Zoe ‘Papa-Ooh-MauMau’ – Harold Betters, 100 Lounge Classics Musical Harriet – written by Meredith Costain, illustrated […] Read More… from Episode 9 – Go the trombone
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Episode 8 – First Principles
24.06.19
Songs is really where Catch it by the Tail began, and in this episode we revisit some favourites, paying special attention to the ukulele. One was Johnny – Carole King, Really Rosie Green Grass Grows All Around – Pete Seeger, Abiyoyo and Other Story Songs for Children I Could Never Take the Place of Your […] Read More… from Episode 8 – First Principles
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Episode 7 – Language Lesson
24.06.19
Speaking a second language is a fabulous skill and in this episode you’ll learn how in two easy lessons – though it’s not a language you’ll take travelling to another country, necessarily. Ning Nang Nong – Spike Milligan, Spike Milligan EMI Comedy Language Lesson 1 – featuring Frank and Tina and a star turn by […] Read More… from Episode 7 – Language Lesson
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Episode 6 – Sixes and Sevens
07.06.19
Kids in charge! Six and seven year olds share stories, songs, jokes and advice on playing the recorder. Thanks to Bellevue Hill Public School, Fort Street Public School and Waverley Public Library for letting CIBTT in the door. ‘I’m a believer’ – Demi, Tash and Eden, Bellevue Hill Public School How to play the recorder […] Read More… from Episode 6 – Sixes and Sevens
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Episode 5 – The King and the Sea
31.05.19
Poems, stories, fables – hard to pin down exactly what kind of book The King and the Sea is and, luckily, no need to try. Beautifully read by Sarah Peirse and Tom Hobbs, musical pictures by Peter Dasent. Big thank you to Gecko Press for allowing this transformation from page to audio. The King and […] Read More… from Episode 5 – The King and the Sea
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Episode 4 – On Bicycles
25.05.19
Another episode with an outdoor theme. Bicyclists young and older share tips and stories and there’s some music to get everyone up and pedalling. Ryan, Soumia, Alison, Owen and Ariel talk about bicycling ‘When you ride’, Frank Luther, from Songs of Safety ‘The Pushbike Song’, the Mixtures Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com. […] Read More… from Episode 4 – On Bicycles