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Sep 9, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Saskia Mabin |Hinako Shiraishi
While Raiders fans crossed their fingers and hoped for the rare event of a draw, it was not to be as Newcastle defeated the Dolphins 14-6 at Hunter Stadium. The result means the Raiders NRL season is officially over, finishing in ninth place on the ladder. Raiders fan and author of 'The Milk', a book about 40 years of the Raiders, Matt Cleary joined Ross Solly on ABC Canberra Drive to discuss the 2024 season.
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Jul 4, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Saskia Mabin
ARIA award-winning children’s musical sensation Emma Watkins is heading to Canberra on her Butterfly Bus. The former Yellow Wiggle, now known as ‘Emma Memma, is touring Australia with her newest ‘Boop and Twirl Tour.’The ABC’s Saskia Mabin spoke to Emma Watkins about creating inclusive entertainment on Canberra Drive.
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May 28, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Hinako Shiraishi |Saskia Mabin
Lyrics written by the ABC Canberra Drive listeners to the tune of "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer You've got a poop pump, not working What could that awful smell be Just close the door, before your walking It’s a pong, hanging on the breeze They're in a game, you know Bankin' on a win , you know Why is this smell so rancid Knew that smell there, straight away Something in Bruce smellin’ rancid They knew this, before yesterday It’s far from being enchantin’ Let me be candid, it’s...
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May 27, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Saskia Mabin |Hinako Shiraishi
"They've been given a very clear direction and we hope that they listen to that direction."Those are the words of the Australian National University (ANU) Deputy Vice Chancellor to students at a pro-Palestine encampment on campus. Student protesters have been given a deadline of midday tomorrow to leave or risk facing further police involvement.
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May 1, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Hinako Shiraishi |Saskia Mabin
Gaza solidarity encampments have spread to university campuses across Australia, inspired by the movement on university campuses in the US. A number of students camped out on the ANU's Kambri Lawn on Monday night as part of a protest led by ANUSA, the ANU Students' Association.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Hinako Shiraishi |Saskia Mabin
Students at the ANU in Canberra have set up a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus in a move mirroring protests occurring at universities across the United States. Protest organisers Beatrice Tucker and Luke Harrison joined Ross Solly in the studio. Ms Tucker said she "would not condemn" the October 7 Hamas attack. "I actually say that Hamas deserve our unconditional support .... not because I agree with their strategy ... (I have) complete disagreements with that," she said.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Saskia Mabin |Hinako Shiraishi
Former Matilda Sue Read has met with Capital Football to discuss the future of Canberra United. She's heading a grassroots campaign to save the club with donations from the community, aiming for $300,000. The group had raised more than $40,000 by Monday afternoon. She spoke with Ross Solly after meeting with Capital Football's CEO and chairperson.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Hinako Shiraishi |Saskia Mabin
In 2002, a man wrote a note to the future and hid it in his house. 'My name is Greg Sheedy. I lived here from 1999...I am a plumber who works at the National Zoo and Aquarium... I am a professional skydiving instructor...I hope whoever finds this time capsule is in good health and has a ball while you are on the planet!' 22 years later, the letter has resurfaced on the Internet after a Canberran found the time capsule hidden under a kitchen cabinet.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ross Solly |Saskia Mabin |Hinako Shiraishi
More than 20 years since Delta Goodrem burst onto the scene with her Innocent Eyes album, the celebrated singer is still churning out the hits with her new single 'Hearts on the Run'. The Aussie icon channels the 1980s with her first song of the year. Delta spoke with the ABC's Ross Solly about being a role model, bouncing back from cancer and her long career in the limelight since age 15.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Saskia Mabin
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