Community Station 2NBC Kogarah Visits 2RRR

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2RRR is leading efforts to connect with other Sydney community stations. After a visit to 2RDJ in Burwood last year, 2RRR invited 2NBC from Kogarah to its studios in Gladesville last Thursday. During the meeting, 2RRR Chair Dino Mancini and 2RRR Manager Natalie de Silver discussed finances, revenue, sponsorships, technology, and volunteering needs with 2NBC Manager Paul McGrath and Announcer Glenn Williams.

MONDAY NIGHT METAL RETURNS TO 2RRR!!!

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Monday Night Metal returns to 2RRR!!! For many years, 88.5 FM was Sydney’s home of heavy metal radio … and now … it’s back … Back to the Metal! Join the Reverend every Monday night from 8pm for two hours of non-stop old school Heavy Metal and Hard Rock.

Two Hour Glenn A. Baker Special on 2RRR’s Wild in the Country!!!

Get ready to embark on an electrifying rock n roll journey through history! This Saturday, December 14, at 8:00am, join the iconic Michael as he sits down with the legendary Australian journalist, commentator, author, and broadcaster, Glenn A. Baker! This episode is undoubtedly a standout as Glenn shares his hand-picked “Desert Island Discs,” a challenge he tackled head-on despite his vast treasure trove of incredible tracks. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE PODCAST!

Side By Side Advocacy Visits The ‘Chook Pen’

CHOOK’S MORNING ROOST featured some very special guests from Side By Side Advocacy. Kim and Shua Hua flew into the ‘Chook Pen’ to discuss their ‘Community for Everyone’ project, which matched volunteer social connectors with isolated individuals who shared similar interests. People with intellectual disabilities codesigned the project, which is taking place in Ryde, Parramatta, Lake Macquarie, and Newcastle. Check out the Side By Side website for more details.

2RRR Attends The Northern Centre’s Annual ‘Make A Stand Walk’

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Last month, 2RRR participated in the annual ‘Make A Stand Walk,’ which launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, organised by 2RRR’s community partner, The Northern Centre, took place at Macquarie University, where participants braved heavy rain to march along Waterloo Road to Elouera Reserve. Attendees heard from various guest speakers, including Penny Pedersen, City of Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown, and Superintendent Vince Hole. Additionally, Kylie Druett shared a moving personal story about the effects of domestic violence. The event concluded with a solemn ceremony honouring victims, as names were read aloud and attendees placed white roses in remembrance. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIDEO OF THE DAY!!!

2RRR’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA EVENING

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2RRR’s Night of Celebration – Over 40 Years Strong! Broadcasters, volunteers and stars past and present celebrated 40 years of broadcasting by local community radio station 2RRR 88.5FM at a special sold-out event at the North Ryde RSL with over 110 people attending. Featured guests included founding Director and former Chairman Chris Schofield, rock historian and music legend Glenn A Baker, CBAA CEO Jon Bisset, longest continuing broadcaster Margie Mason, amongst others.