Reflections 3MBS

06/02/2025

09/01/2025

This Sunday on Reflections we continue our summer series, revisiting episodes featuring your favourite Reflections presenters.

At 4pm this Sunday 12 January, join Saturday Afternoon Concert presenter and Reflections interviewer, Doug Beecroft as he shares some of his favourite musical selections.

(repeated 3pm Friday 17 January)

08/01/2025

If you like gorgeous slow music, these are some of my Melting Moments.

This Sunday 5 January on Reflections at 4pm, join Daybreak presenter and Reflections interviewer Loretto Perkins as she shares some of her favourite musical selections.

(repeated 3pm Friday 10 January)

20/12/2024

Michael Leunig was one of my most memorable Reflections Guest. Vale a gentle and very talented man.

29/02/2024

This Sunday 3 March on Reflections 3MBS at 4pm, Loretto Perkins is joined by award-winning Australian composer, Mary Finsterer.

Mary Finsterer is an award-winning Melbourne-based composer who's been internationally recognised for innovative compositions in a variety of genres. Not only is her work heard in concert halls and churches but also on the screen with film scores. In 2023, she was the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Composer in Residence.

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Reflections with Mary Finsterer
Sunday 3 March, 4pm
(repeated Friday 8 March, 3pm)

29/11/2023

On Reflections 3MBS this Sunday 3 December at 4pm, Loretto Perkins is joined by retired Gastroenterologist and writer, Dr Katrina Watson OAM.

Dr Katrina Watson OAM, was the first female gastroenterologist in Victoria. Her contribution in this field led to her appointment as Chairperson of the National Digestive Foundation which pushed government on health issues including bowel cancer screening and hepatitis B and C.

Katrina was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2018 for services to medicine. In retirement, she's written her first novel, The Bones.

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Reflections with Dr Katrina Watson OAM
Sunday 3 December, 4pm
(repeated Friday 8 December 3pm)

17/08/2023

This Sunday on Reflections 3MBS at 4pm, we rebroadcast Gemma Sisia's extraordinary story.

Gemma Sisia grew up on a sheep and cattle farm in northern NSW and after university, worked as a volunteer in Uganda. From that experience, she founded a school for disadvantaged children in Tanzania in 2002, starting with three pupils. Today, the School of St Jude, is thriving with nearly 2000 pupils.

Gemma was back in Australia in June to share updates and launch Madeleine Kelly's book The School That Hope Built.

To find out more about Gemma's fascinating story, hear her in conversation with Loretto Perkins at 4pm this Sunday 20 August. (Originally broadcast 11 June 2017)

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Reflections
In conversation with Gemma Sisia
Sunday 20 August, 4pm
(repeated Friday 25 August, 3pm)

01/07/2023

This Sunday 2 July on Reflections 3MBS at 4pm, Loretto Perkins is joined by international violist and MICMC 2023 juror, Hsin-Yun Huang, Violist.

From New York City, Hsin-Yun Huang joins six other international jurors for this year’s Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. One of the leading violists of her generation, she performs on international concert stages and frequently at festivals, and commissions and records new works and nurtures young musicians.

Hsin-Yun Huang currently serves on the faculties of The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music.

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3MBS Reflections with Hsin-Yun Huang
Sunday 2 July, 4pm

01/06/2023

This Sunday 4 June at 4pm on Reflections 3MBS, Doug Beecroft is joined by Carole Woods OAM.

Carole Woods is a writer, historian and advocate for local community histories, and talks about her life, her books and her passion for history.

These books range from the history of Beechworth to the biography of Vera Deakin, daughter of Australia’s second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. In 1915, Vera Deakin established the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau in Cairo, later moving it to London. She was awarded an OBE in 1919 and during World War II, led similar work for the Red Cross in Melbourne.

(repeated Friday 9 June, 3pm)

25/05/2023

This Sunday on Reflections 3MBS at 4pm, Kiera Stevens is joined by Dr Alastair Jackson AM.

Dr Alastair Jackson AM, is a retired medical practitioner, former 3MBS volunteer presenter and devoted music lover. In retirement, he has served on many musical and medical committees.

Alastair is a generous supporter of the arts and recently funded an international opera award to enable young singers to study at London's Royal College of Music. In 2018 he was named a Member of the Order of Australia.

3MBS Reflections
Dr Alastair Jackson AM in conversation with Kiera Stevens
Sunday 28 May, 4pm
(repeated Friday 2 June, 3pm)

18/05/2023

This Sunday on Reflections 3MBS, Loretto Perkins is joined by Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention, Gerard Mansour.

Gerard Mansour is the first appointed Commissioner for Senior Victorians. His role involves working closely with communities throughout the state to ensure that the perspectives and experiences of seniors are reflected in the Victorian Government’s policies supporting every Victorian to age well.

Gerard is heavily involved in many important initiatives including the prevention of elder abuse and is a strong believer in the philosophy that everyone has a right to be heard and listened to.

This Sunday 21 May at 4pm
(repeated Friday 26 May at 3pm)