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26/07/2024

It's our second installment of Radiothon today on Able Radio and to celebrate we'll hear from Ned as he discusses the song 'Somebody that I used to know' by Gotye and Kimbra, which will feature at pub sing this Saturday. Brayden will host the first part of the show and deliver his outstanding weather report for the coming days. The Windarring crew will join the panel to talk Radiothon, music, upcoming events and share the football tips for round 20 of the AFL. Tune in from 1pm for all the action. Share the love people.

19/07/2024

Radiothon has offically started folks and we're excited to bring you another live installment of Able Radio.

On today's show we'll be hearing from Ned as he discusses his new program on Mainfm, 'Songs in the key of Glee' which airs on Saturday mornings from 8am, go Ned.

Brayden will be on board to host the first part of the show and to deliver his weather report for the coming week.

I'll have the Windarring crew live in the studio, to play some favourite tunes, talk of upcoming events and to bring all the footy tips for round 19.

The team leader from Castlemaine Windarring, Lisa O'Grady will be joining us to discuss some of the programs on offer at Windarring and how people can access the services.

Subscribe to Mainfm over the next 9 days and go in the draw to win a swag of prizes, plus that beautiful feeling you get from supporting your local radio station. 'Share the love' people.

12/07/2024

Today on Able Radio, Fin reflects on a recent trip to Dargo, Brayden will deliver the weather report for the coming days and host the first part of the show. The Windarring crew will join in to discuss music, upcoming events and bring the footy tips for round 18 of the AFL.

Jasper Peach speaks with Tim, one of the team who runs the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine, about accessibility and how they provide a venue to the local community where everyone can feel welcome. Jasper then speaks with Eliza Hull, a disabled resident living in Castlemaine.

Stay tuned from 1pm for all the action.

05/07/2024

Check it out folks, It's sure to be fantastic. For all the details click on the link.

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05/07/2024

Today on Able Radio, we'll hear from Ned as he discusses the film 'The Lion king 1 1/2' from 2004. Ned has also chosen a few songs to play from the movie. Brayden will be onboard to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to bring us his comprehensive weather report for both local and interstate.....

04/07/2024

Tomorrow on Able Radio, we'll hear from Ned as he discusses the film 'The Lion king 1 1/2' from 2004. Ned has also chosen a few songs to play from the movie. Brayden will be onboard to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to bring us his comprehensive weather report for both local and interstate.

Fin shares a few recordings from during the week and requests a song while the crew from Windarring will join the studio to request songs, talk of upcoming events and to bring us the football tips for round 17 of the AFL.

Jasper Peach brings a five part series about disability in Mount Alexander Shire, supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council's community grants program.
In part 2: Jasper Peach speaks with Jacqueline, one of the team who runs The Taproom in Castlemaine, about accessibility and how they provide a venue to the local community where everyone can feel welcome. Jasper then speaks with Andy Jackson, a disabled resident living in Chewton.

28/06/2024

Today on Able Radio, our good friend Fin gives us the run-down on a recent trip to the football, he also delivers his football tips for round 16. It's also Fin's birthday tomorrow, so Happy Birthday legend!! Brayden will be in to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to give us his comprehensive...

27/06/2024

Tomorrow on Able Radio, our good friend Fin gives us the run-down on a recent trip to the football, he also delivers his football tips for round 16. It's also Fin's birthday tomorrow, so Happy Birthday legend!! Brayden will be in to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to give us his comprehensive wrap on the weather for both locally and interstate. The Windarring crew will be on-hand to play some favourite tunes, talk about upcoming events and to bring the footy tips for round 16 of the AFL.

Jasper Peach has put together a five part series about disability in Mount Alexander Shire, supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council's community grants program.

Jasper speaks with Lisa Knight from Mount Alexander Shire Council, Director of Corporate and Community Services, and Chair of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan Working Group. Jasper also looks into the Vulnerable People's Register that Lisa told them about, with mixed results.

Tune in from 1pm for all the action.

21/06/2024

Today on Able Radio, Ned will give us a rundown on the 1998 film 'The Lion King 2-Simba's pride'. Brayden will be on hand to deliver the weather report for the coming days and to host the first 30 minutes of the show. The Windarring crew will join us live to discuss music, the circus and upcoming ev...

21/06/2024

14/06/2024

Today on Able Radio, we hear from Ned as he discusses and plays music from the 2019 film 'Yesterday'. Brayden will be in to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to deliver his weekly weather report. The Windarring crew will join me, to discuss music, upcoming events and to bring the footy tips for round 14.

Kaz Neilson and Frankie Nugent from the My Home Network spoke with Elizabeth this week, about an upcoming workshop to help renters save energy, cut power costs and look for ways to improve their living situation in rental accommodation. Kaz and Frankie talk about the workshop, about renters’ rights and ways to navigate the complex relationship with landlords, agents and energy companies.

Kaz Neilson and Frankie Nugent on behalf of the My Home Network, letting us know about an energy saving workshop at the West End Hall, 2-4 tomorrow. To book, go to
www.westendresilience.org

07/06/2024

Today on Able Radio, we hear from Ned as he talks about a recent concert he attended, 'Big Name, No Blankets' the story of the Warumpi Band. Brayden will be on-hand to bring all the updates on the weather heading into the long weekend, plus host the first 30 minutes of the show. The Windarring crew will join the discussion, to talk music, upcoming events and to bring you the footy tips for round 13.

The Castlemaine Jazz Festival is on again this weekend, with headline act Vince Jones, attracting so much interest that there is talk of having to turn away patrons for the first time in the Festival’s history. The Jazz Festival is in its ninth incarnation, with ticket sales on track for a bumper year and so many wonderful acts to catch. Elizabeth spoke with Jazz Festival committee president, Lyndal McClure, about the Festival, what to expect and the challenges they’ve faced so far.

Georgie Purcell is the youngest woman in Victorian Parliament, and was elected in December 2022 as the Animal Justice Party Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria.

She joined Jasper Peach to discuss the Bloody Big Survey run annually by Share the Dignity, how that can be viewed through a disability lens, as well as her other platforms and hopes for her time in Parliament.

https://www.animaljusticeparty.org/georgie_purcell_mp
https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/end-period-poverty/bloody-big-survey-2024

There are some discussions of family violence, animal cruelty and periods in this interview.

Pictured below are the members of the production, 'Big Name No Blankets'. (The Warumpi Band).

31/05/2024

30/05/2024

If you’d like to be a part of the Mount Alexander council ‘Disability Inclusion Advisory Group’, follow the link below and express your interest. It’s a great opportunity to have your say.

Working towards a more welcoming and inclusive shire for people of all abilities.

30/05/2024

Tomorrow on Able Radio, Ned discusses another one of his favourite 80s bands, 'Frankie goes to Hollywood'. Brayden will be in to host the first 30 minutes of the show and deliver his comprehensive weather report.
With winter on our doorstep, here's hoping the sunshine sticks around a little longer. The Windarring crew will join me live to play some favourite tunes, discuss upcoming events and bring you the tips for round 12 of the AFL.

To follow part one from last week, we'll hear part two of the interview between Jasper Peach and Empress Eyrie.

Living in a disabled body can be an experience of being controlled and being placed in boxes we don't necessarily feel like our whole selves in. We can all express ourselves in a myriad of ways and Jasper Peach spoke recently to Empress Eyrie [eerie] about their life in burlesque performance and how their own lived experience transformed into a class specifically for disabled people.

Our very own Glenn Williams attended the screening of the movie "What about Sal". Notes by Glenn below.....

A night at the movies "What about Sal?" Australian films matter. Alli and I went along representing Able Radio and 94.9mainFM in support of All those living with disability, Community Radio the Theatre Royal and Australian Films. https://www.facebook.com/ableradiomainfm
This was a special screening. THANKS to Felicity at The Theatre Royal. https://www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/ and John Jarratt Director/Writer and Co Star and all in attendance for allowing Us at Able Radio to RECORD the Q and A. This is a heart warming very real story about very real people living situations that touch our lives. This is an important film with a wonderful mix of experience and new comers in both cast and crew. You wont forget the performances especially the brilliant Gerard Odwyer as Sal . John has found a way to look at the disability in all of Us. THANKS to everyone who went along and for supporting Australian Films.
Be sure to tune into Around the Wireless 94.9 MAINfm and Able Radio to hear the 30 min Q and A session with the entire audience contributing and John being his very honest and direct self. Regards Glenn.

Join us for a huge Able Radio, tomorrow from 1pm.

24/05/2024

Today on Able Radio, we'll hear from Ned as he gives a run-down on the 2001 animation comedy 'Shrek'. Brayden will be on-hand to host the first part of the show and to deliver his comprehensive weather report. The Windarring crew will join us to play music, talk of upcoming events and to bring all the tips for round 11 of the AFL.

Living in a disabled body can be an experience of being controlled and being placed in boxes we don't necessarily feel like our whole selves in. We can all express ourselves in a myriad of ways and Jasper Peach spoke recently to Empress Eyrie [eerie] about their life in burlesque performance and how their own lived experience transformed into a class specifically for disabled people.

Tune is from 1pm till 3pm today.

17/05/2024

Today on Able Radio, Ned discusses the T.V show, 'Chatty Man' that aired between 2009 and 2016. Brayden is on board to deliver the weather report for the coming week and the Windarring crew will join, to play some favourite tunes, talk about upcoming events and to bring the footy tips for round 10.

Castlemaine local dear heart Heidi Barrett is leading a movement class for everybody and all abilities at the Campbells Creek Community Centre. She caught up with Jasper Peach about how a fear of dance can rob us of wonderful experiences coming home to our bodies.

The first class is free, so why not come along and have a go! Dusko Disco is every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm at the Campbells Creek Community Centre.

: https://www.instagram.com/duskodisco/

03/05/2024

Today on Able Radio, Ned reviews the 1994 animated musical, 'The Lion King'. Brayden will be on board to host the first part of the show and to deliver the weather report. The Windarring crew will join us to talk about all things music related, upcoming events and all the action from round 8 in the Afl, including the tips.

We'll also hear an interview between Jasper Peach and Themme Fatale, who is a performance artist who has been disabled by Long Covid. They have started a fundraiser called Clean Air Naarm. This aims to provide free access to air purifiers for performers and musicians in Naarm/Melbourne. As an artist who was disabled by Long COVID caught at work, Themme Fatale created this project to help improve safety and access in the performing arts.
https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn000005MO7p/clean-air-for-artists

https://www.instagram.com/themme_fatale/

Pictured below is Themme Fatale in performance.

26/04/2024

Today on Able Radio, we'll be hearing from Ned as he gives a rundown of the 2019 Musical film Cats. Brayden will be in to host the start of the show and to bring us all things related to the weather. The Windarring crew will join the conversation, we'll discuss music, upcoming events and the footy tips for the remainder of round 7.
Castlemaine local Eliza Hull has a brilliant new EP out, and Jasper Peach caught up with her recently to discuss recording, performance, disability representation in the arts and interacting with disabled punters after gigs.

19/04/2024

Today on Able Radio, Brayden will be on hand to host the first 30 minutes of the show and to deliver his weather report. The Windarring crew will join the conversation to discuss all things related to their week, play some favourite tunes and to bring you this round's footy tips.

Elizabeth Scanlon spoke with Carolyn Neilson of the My Home Network and with Alistar Robertson from West End Resilience, about what renters can do to make it possible to heat and cool homes which are up to 75% below energy efficiency standards, according to estimates. Alistar tells us about the group he represents and the effects of grassroots cohesion on the political landscape while Kaz elaborates on the actions of the MHN and what change might look like in the political landscape.

In part one of the conversation, I ask Kaz and Alistar about what renters can do to make their difficult spaces into welcoming places.

In part two, we explore the actions of the My Home Network aimed at making meaningful inroads into addressing the social crisis facing the country. Alistar talks about some of the ways renters can draught-proof their living spaces and the broader implications of doing small things that amount to bigger things.

In the final part, Alistar takes us to a Victorian town where they aren’t waiting for the government to respond while Kaz talks about how governments can respond.

Stay tuned from 1pm till 3pm for all the action.

05/04/2024

Tune into Able Radio right now, with Glenn Williams who is taking the reins this week. The Windarring crew will be joining him for another two hours of fun filled radio.

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Join Us on Able Radio for a CHRISTMAS Special. Listen Local 94.9mainFM with favourite Chrissy Songs and Special Selections. Friday 24 December 2021 1PM to 2PM. https://mainfm.net/shows/ableradio/

Check out this footage of Able Radio's newest presenter Brayden delivering the weather forecast for this weekend on yesterday's show!

It's Australian Music Week on Able Radio. Listen Local 94.9mainFM The one and only Sue Vaughn talks to Mindy Meng Wang an extraordinarily moving artist who plays the Guzhen – Goochen a traditional Chinese 21 string instrument. Mindy uniquely uses the Bow to create deep resonance that touches your soul. A wonderful opportunity to hear Mindy's story and music. We have more Aus music with requets from The AR Team with Windarring Castlemaine on Australian Music Week 2021 Friday 19 Nov 1PM

Able Radio has moved to Our NEW! "FRIDAY" Time Slot. Join Us on Listen Local 94.9mainFM Friday 5th Nov 2021 at 1PM. Sponsored by Windarring Castlemaine. https://mainfm.net/shows/ableradio/

Able Radio is moving to our new time slot "FRIDAY 1 to 2PM". Our Final Monday Show/Thursday Replay is on 28th Oct at 3PM You can now hear Able Radio on Friday's. Our first Friday show on the new Listen Local 94.9mainFM Program is on FRIDAY 5th November 2021 FRIDAY 1PM to 2PM. Its time to join Us! Thankyou for all your wonderful support. From the Able Radio Team.

Tune into a special all "Home Entertainment" Able Radio. Cellulloyd Tapes returns to catch up on Family life and we take the opportunity to check out suggestions for a Halloween Marathon. James and Shane from Windarring Castlemaine take us into the world of Dr WHO and Ned brings us a unique selection of songs from the Bollywood hit "TEVAR". Monday 24 Oct 10 to 11am. https://mainfm.net/shows/ableradio/

Don't forget to tune in to Able Radio Monday morning at 10am on Listen Local 94.9mainFM. https://mainfm.net/ We are still restricted to one AR Team member in the studio but everyone has been busy doing what they do so well. Elizabeth Scanlon continues to follow the Friends of CHIRP and Castlemaine Health on the integration of CHIRP Community Health and Castlemaine Health’s community services. Elizabeth was at last weeks ZOOM meeting and brings us the very latest with Lexi L’Estrange representing community health, Peggy Ronnau chair of the CH Executive, Margaret Griffin, convenor of Friends of CHIRP. Jakob at Windarring Castlemaine brings us some special moments with Jade, Shane and James. We have a significant interview with Paul Harris from THALES Bendigo the company who manufacture the Protected Mobility Vehicles. In Part 1. Paul takes us into the history of this extrordinary company and it's far reaching employment policies. This week we also hear the story of the Bushmaster and next week the remarkable new Hawkei. BIG stories and great music on AR Monday 11 Oct 2021 10am to 11am.

Sue is back with Saintsational for one more Shoutout to the 2021 AFL Grand Final on Listen Local 94.9mainFM Able Radio. After our Windarring Castlemaine Tipsters last week we thought it was time for one last catch up with Sue Vaughan and Saintsational. Sue is an enthusiastic sport follower and an astute Footy commentator. Sue was wowed by the Entertainment and gives us her thoughts on the BIG game and the awsome event in Perth WA. Karen and Ali take us through Part 3 of Karen's story Living Vision Impaired and the array of aids and equipment she uses to manage day to day life. Sue has selected music from the brilliant AFL Pre Match Entertainment. AR Mon 4 Oct 10 to 11am 94.9mainFM

We have a super show for you on Able Radio. AR's new Team member Brayden presents his review on the super popular ABC hit! "HARD Quiz". Karen returns with Part 2 of her experience adapting to living vision impaired through Type 1 Diabetes and connecting with essential support services. Ned brings us the movies of "The Rock"/Dwayne Johnson and his rise to super stardom. We check in on our Tipsters at Windarring Castlemaine and find out if they picked a Winner in this years 2021 AFL Pemiership between Melbourne "Demons" and Footscray "Bulldogs". Glenn and Josh are in the chair on Monday 27 Sep 10 to 11am. Listen Local 94.9mainFM (Able Radio is Proudly Sponsored by Windarring Castlemaine) https://mainfm.net/ https://www.facebook.com/Windarring/

MASARG Disability Housing Forum on Able Radio. As part of the Mount Alexander Shire Accommodation & Respite Group's https://www.facebook.com/MasargOrg A Home of My Own Project, a community forum was conducted on 5 August 2021. A practical conversation was held about the different options to transition a family member with an intellectual disability into independent housing. In addition AMICUS explained the funding options to support independent living. Able Radio, MASARG and All involved believe this ZOOM session holds important information with moving and practical stories for the wider community. We thank everyone for their generosity and cooperation. AR has edited the Audio Recording and will present this on Monday 13 Sep 10am to 11am. Listen Local 94.9mainFM https://www.facebook.com/ableradiomainfm

For Our Ali. A Very Special HAPPY BIRTHDAY! message.

ABLE RADIO is TAKING the DAY OFF! Due to circumstances way beyond our control we need to take Monday 16th August 2021 "OFF!" None the less make sure You tune in at 10AM for an hour of specially selected songs from some of our favourite Able Radio moments on Listen Local 94.9mainFM

ABLE RADIO is BACK LIVE For ABLE RADIO "2" The SEQUEL. on LISTEN LOCAL RADIOTHON 2021 94.9mainFM YES! Able Radio is back for a very special LIVE performance. And if that wasn't BIG to make it even BIGGER we are joined by The Majestic Aimee Chapman. Aimee and Glenn will bring you a jam packed hour of music selected by the AR Team from special moments throughout the year. We will have all the info and updates on Radiothon and might just be asking you our wonderful supporters to SUBSCRIBE to LISTEN LOCAL 94.9mainFM. https://mainfm.net/subscribe-to-main-fm/

It's LISTEN LOCAL Radiothon time and it's time to "SUBSCRIBE". Please have a listen to Ali's very warm and moving message. WE All love what we do here and We All love our Community. WE want to THANK everyone for supporting us here at mainFM especially The Wonderful People at Windarring Castlemaine. https://www.windarring.org.au/contact/locations/castlemaine/ Tune in Monday morning at 10AM and join Josh and Glenn for an hour of music and chat Able Radio style 10 to 11AM Mon 19 July https://mainfm.net/subscribe-to-main-fm/

Josh and Glenn are all ready to take us into stories told by people living in our region. We have something very special for NAIDOC WEEK "Seeing the Land from an Aboriginal Canoe", Kate Stone talks about the "History of Women on Stage" and Cable Williams tells us more about the film "The Cost" And Songs to celebrate NAIDOC WEEK "Heal Country" Together. Thursday 10 to 11am.

Ali is back from a short well earned break. It will be a little lonely in the studio, so be sure to keep Ali company with lots and lots of SMS Messages. 94.9MAINfm Live SMS Number: 04 888 63 186.

It's time to get back to the Mic on Able Radio. Join Josh and Glenn Monday 17th May 10am to 11am Unique stories and great music on the Award winning Able Radio!

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