2AD

07/09/2026

The FM 100.3 Junior sports star is Talia Harper for Gymnastics. Talia won the level five trampolining title and came second in the double mini trampolining at the state titles recently.

07/09/2026

The 2AD senior sports star this week is Angie Dean for Hockey. Angie represented NSW over 65's women’s masters squad, plus recently represented the Southern Cross Australian side in Belgium at a World Cup.

03/09/2026

Last week, Nepal faced extreme flash floods. Unfortunately, many people are dead and even more are missing. Those who survived are left displaced, with homes and infrastructure decimated.
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The Apsley Arms Hotel is hosting a fundraising event to support the survivors. They will also host a candlelight gathering to commemorate the dead, starting at 5PM.

Special fundraising and memorial event on Saturday 5th September at Apsley Arms Hotel, Walcha.

CANDLELIGHT GATHERING 5PM

📍 Outside Apsley Arms Hotel Walcha

Bring a candle and join us as we remember those who have lost their lives, pray for those still suffering, and stand beside the families affected by this devastating disaster in Nepal.

FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT

📍Apsley Arms Hotel Walcha

🎟️ Raffle tickets can be purchased ALL DAY

🎁 Lots of donated gift items available to win/buy

🔨 Raffle drawn and Auction starts at 7:30 PM

🍽️ Bar & Bistro open all day

❤️ $5 from every main meal sold will go to the Nepal flood relief fundraiser.

Come along and support how you can.

03/09/2026

Coffee and Chat with the Mongrels Men
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Mongrels Men is a charity focused on men's mental health and su***de prevention.
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They recently started regular meetings in Armidale.
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Swing by Double Drop Espresso on September 11th to join their next meeting!

01/09/2026

The FM100.3 Junior sports star is Jack Kellaway for Indoor Hockey. Jack has been selected for the Australian under-18 boys' indoor Hockey squad as goalie, heading to South Africa to play in a series in December.
Plus, Jack receives a three-month free Gym membership from PCYC in Armidale, and access to the Global Coaching sessions thanks to Annyka Overton

01/09/2026

The 2AD senior sports star this week is Kelo Charnas for Bocce. Kleo will represent NSW Special Olympics at the National titles in Melbourne in early October.

26/08/2026

Fly high, Dolly. 🩷

26/08/2026

We love country music on 2AD.
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As country music lovers, we feel a great loss today with the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly was an iconic musician, actress, and philanthropist, and was considered the ‘Queen of Country'.
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Dolly’s music has been a staple of country music for decades; her voice has inspired many. Dolly wrote her first song at just 6 years old, started performing regularly on TV at 10, and she began her professional career when she was 16. Her career spanned 60 years, and in that time, she released 49 studio albums. Her biggest hits include ‘I Will Always Love You’, which was popularised by Whitney Houston’s cover, ' 9 to 5 ', which has been a working-class anthem since its release, and, of course, Jolene.
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While her music career is legendary, her commitment to humanitarianism solidified her as an angel in the hearts of many. The Dollywood Foundation, launched in 1988, aimed to decrease high school dropout rates in her home state of Tennessee. The Dollywood Foundation not only reduced high school dropout rates but also increased literacy and contributed to the preservation of Bald Eagles. In 2025, the foundation reached 300 million books donated since 1995.
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Across her career, Dolly raised money for victims of a number of natural disasters and environmental efforts; she also donated money to hospitals and charities like the Salvation Army. Dolly was truly an impressive philanthropist.
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Dolly’s passing is a great loss for all. She truly made the world a better place.
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“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”
― Dolly Parton

25/08/2026

The FM 100.3 Junior sports star this week is Caden Carson for Touch Football. After many tournaments and trials, Caden has been selected to represent the Northern Eagles Under-16 touch squad to play at the National titles next month.

25/08/2026

The 2AD senior sports star this week is Michael Jackson for Hockey. Michael represented Southern Cross at the Australian men's masters hockey world titles in Belgium in the over-60s men's titles.