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Guess who has been on 88.5 FM for 34 years?

Guess who has been on 88.5 FM for 34 years? The one & only ... Matt Curley!!! Life member Peter Bryant recalls Matt leading the station's first collective programming block, 'The Jaunt Collective', spawning over ten different programs! He has also served on the Board of Directors, including three years as the 2RRR Youth Director, and has been instrumental over the years in promoting local music, running fundraising gigs, and outside broadcasts.

The president of Hungary, Katalin Novak acknowledges 2RRR’s Radio Mozaik!!!

Last Friday was monumental for 2RRR's Hungarian program Radio Mozaik with Gusztav recieving the Hungarian Order of Merit and Kat giving a beautiful speech to a full house of Hungarians including the President herself!

2RRR’s Brian Crabbe pays Tribute to a dear friend and long-time broadcaster, Kevin O’Neill

Sadly, renowned broadcaster Kevin O’Neill died last Friday in Wyong Hospital, aged 79. Kevin had a long career in commercial radio and his close friend and colleague Brian Crabbe from 2RRR has created a heart-warming tribute to celebrate his life and career. Click inside for more info and listen to the podcast.

An Irish and an American Walk into a bar …

Following a successful debut duet at the recent Granny Smith Festival, Padraig and Lacie decided to continue their new-found folk friendship with a superb selection of songs and laid-back banter in the 2RRR virtual bar. Click inside to hear the full episode!

Timeslides caught up with renowned Australian music journalist and writer Stuart Coupe to “Shake Some Action”

Timeslides hostess Natalie returned from her India adventure to present a fantastic two-program last Saturday. She was joined by journalist, author, editor, manager, record label director, radio presenter, publicist and tour promoter, Mr Stuart Coupe, to talk about his latest biographical book, "Shake Some Action". Click inside to hear the program!

2RRR Broadcast LIVE from the Cox’s Road Mall North Ryde for the ‘Piazza Bietola’

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The looming dark rain clouds serendipitously waited until the event finished at Midday to pour down, inviting guests to run for cover under the awnings of Cox's Road Mall and to sample the local businesses serving delicious food, coffee, fresh produce, floristry and more!

Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens 90th Anniversary Open Day

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Mark your calendar for Saturday 28 October, and the 90th-anniversary celebrations with station sponsor - Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens at 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Come to be part of this community festivity where every corner holds an opportunity to uncover, learn and be immersed. There will be food and live entertainment, market stalls, amusements for kids, workshops and tours …

Pics of 2RRR LIVE @ The 2023 Granny Smith Festival!!!

One couldn’t have asked for better weather to hold an outdoor festival. The morning mist cleared into a wonderful sunny Saturday with a cool northeastern breeze. 2RRR hit the airwaves from 10am until the fireworks finale around 8pm with a broadcasting line-up that showcased the talents of both our newest and pre-established presenters.

2RRR Returns to the Granny Smith Festival on Saturday, October 21!!!

2RRR is back at the Granny Smith Festival broadcasting LIVE this Saturday!!! Thanks to our sponsors City of Ryde, for providing us with a prime spot next to the Women's Rest Centre in Eastwood. We'll be ON-AIR from 10am till close, so come on down and meet an ALL-STAR cast of 2RRR broadcasters. CLICK HERE to see the day's Line Up!!!

Rose in Conversation with Sydney Artist Joanna Cole

Join Rose as she chats with Sydney artist Joanna Cole, who is currently exhibiting her "The Familiar in the Un-Familiar" work at Brenda Colahan Fine Art in Putney, NSW. CLICK HERE to hear the podcast.