Radio Northern Beaches

Radio Northern Beaches Community radio station broadcasting to the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Radio Northern Beaches is run by, the Manly-Warringah Media Co-operative. Ltd.

Tune in to programs about music, arts, business, technology, politics and more on 88.7 & 90.3 FM or stream online rnb.org.au Radio Northern Beaches is the community radio station for the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater community. All of the members of radio Northern Beaches are volunteers, no one in the Co-operative gets paid. The Co-op is set up to cover all types of media: radio, television, film

, print, and Internet. Although the Co-op's aims embrace all forms of media, most member's energies are currently directed to radio. The Co-op was formed in 1975 and Radio Manly-Warringah first went to air full-time in March 1984. It did so on the premise that local individuals and groups should have the opportunity to speak to their community as effectively as possible, without censorship and without commercial pressure. When Pittwater Council was formed, we changed our "station call-name" to Radio Northern Beaches, but the Co-op is still called the Manly-Warringah Media Co-op. The Aims of the Manly Warringah Media Co-operative

The Manly Warringah Media Co-operative Ltd is set up in the belief that individuals and groups within the community ought to have opportunity to speak to the community in the most effective way possible - radio, television, press and film. The supply of those means in the hope that facilities offered will bring about a more effective and creative community life, break down prejudice and remove isolation where such isolation has negative results is a primary object of the co-operative. (Rule 13)

Our current program listing features a diverse range of programs covering a wide spectrum of interests.

This is epic!!
08/10/2025

This is epic!!

WITNESS THE EPIC CONCLUSION! Be the first to experience the spellbinding finale of Wicked: For Good. Book your seats and bring your bestie to our Friends For
Good Previews on Wednesday November 19 at United Cinemas Warriewood!

Get Tickets now at www.unitedcinemas.com.au 🎟🎟

Climate Risk; Bigger Security Threat Than China: Chris Barrie, AC, Security Leaders Groupđź’ˇ Innovation Talks with Michael...
07/10/2025

Climate Risk; Bigger Security Threat Than China: Chris Barrie, AC, Security Leaders Group

đź’ˇ Innovation Talks with Michael Lester
đź“… Wednesday, 8am

This week, Michael speaks with Chris Barrie AC — retired Admiral, former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, and member of the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group (ASLCG).

On the eve of Australia’s 2035 Paris emissions commitment announcement, Chris discusses the release of the nation’s first climate risk assessment. He explains why climate change — not China — poses the greatest threat to national security, and calls for a fundamental reset of planning, energy, and budget priorities.

Challenging the focus on AUKUS, he advocates instead for a “climate-first” foreign policy.

đź“» Tune in 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Stream live at www.rnb.org.au

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/climate-risk-bigger-security-threat-than-china-chris-barrie-ac-security-leeaders-group-inn209/

07/10/2025

Are you done with commercial radio?
You know the feeling.
Too many ads. Too much noise.
Too little that speaks to you.

Radio Northern Beaches is for the community, by the community.
We reflect the place you live, the people you know, and the music that moves you.
Local voices. Local artists. Stories that matter.
Radio that feels like home.

Listen Local.
Because radio should reflect the life you live.
We’re here whenever you’re ready.

Tune in on 88.7 FM or 90.3 FM
Stream online rnb.org.au
Or listen on the Community Radio+ mobile app


Community Radio Plus

Creative & Cultural Industries Captured by Billionaires: Prof Justin O'Connor, Uni of SAđź’ˇ Innovation Talks with Michael ...
06/10/2025

Creative & Cultural Industries Captured by Billionaires: Prof Justin O'Connor, Uni of SA

đź’ˇ Innovation Talks with Michael Lester
đź“… Wednesday, 8am

This week: The Fate of the Creative Industries

In the early 1990s, governments launched the “creative industries” as part of the knowledge economy, promising recognition and support for artists and cultural workers. But as Professor Justin O’Connor (Cultural Economy, UniSA) explains, that promise was quickly hijacked by the dot-com boom, then captured by today’s platform billionaires and AI giants — often at the expense of genuine creativity.

Instead of lifting the arts, the policy has eroded support and status for those working in culture. Michael and Justin argue it’s time to abandon the flawed “creative industries” label, and reimagine creativity’s true social and cultural value.

đź“» Tune in 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Stream live at www.rnb.org.au

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/creative-cultural-industries-captured-by-billionaires-prof-justin-oconnor-uni-of-sa-innov208/

We Are Australian; Never Know Where a Song is Going : Dobe Newton, Bushwackers Band🎵 OzMusic with Michael Lester📅 Monday...
06/10/2025

We Are Australian; Never Know Where a Song is Going : Dobe Newton, Bushwackers Band

🎵 OzMusic with Michael Lester
📅 Monday, 5–6pm

This week’s second guest is Dobe Newton OAM — co-writer (with Bruce Woodley of The Seekers) of the iconic anthem “We Are Australian.”

For over 50 years, Dobe has been at the helm of the beloved Bushwackers, shaping Australia’s unique folk and country sound. With 30+ albums, multiple Golden Guitars, and induction into the Roll of Renown, the Bushwackers remain a powerhouse of Australian music.

They’re currently touring the country with their latest single “We Are Australian (Youth Collaboration)” from the new album The Great Australian Lap.

đź“» Tune in 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Stream live at www.rnb.org.au

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/we-are-australian-never-know-where-a-song-is-going-to-go-dobe-newton-bushwackers-band-oz112/

Rockin 50's & Swingin 60's with Chrissy Mack Mondays 10am - 12 noonTimeless tracks for you to enjoy
05/10/2025

Rockin 50's & Swingin 60's with Chrissy Mack Mondays 10am - 12 noon
Timeless tracks for you to enjoy

Music Shortest History:  Andrew Ford, Presenter, Music Show ABC, Author🎵 OzMusic with Michael Lester📅 Monday, 5–6pmThis ...
05/10/2025

Music Shortest History: Andrew Ford, Presenter, Music Show ABC, Author

🎵 OzMusic with Michael Lester
📅 Monday, 5–6pm

This week, Michael is joined by Andrew Ford — composer, long-time ABC Music Show presenter, and author of The Shortest History of Music (Black Inc, 2024).

Together they’ll explore the key themes from Ford’s erudite new book: the evolution of music across millennia, traditions, notation, instruments, technology, recording, classical, jazz, and commercialisation — and how each has shaped both the sound and our experience of music, while staying true to its enduring essence.

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/music-shortest-history-plus-ca-change-andrew-ford-presenter-music-show-abc-author-ozmusic110/

đź“» Tune in on 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Or stream live at www.rnb.org.au

🎙️ Community Voices with Michael Lester📅 Sunday, 3pmThis week, two fascinating conversations:✨ Jane Austen & D'Arcy Went...
04/10/2025

🎙️ Community Voices with Michael Lester
đź“… Sunday, 3pm

This week, two fascinating conversations:

✨ Jane Austen & D'Arcy Wentworth: Why All This Secrecy?
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, North Shore author Wal Walker discusses his speculative history Jane and D’Arcy. The book explores Austen’s youthful romance and secret marriage to Irish surgeon D’Arcy Wentworth, later a colonial figure in NSW, and how their lifelong separation may have shaped her writing and sensibilities.

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/jane-austen-darcy-wentworth-why-all-this-secrecy-wal-walker-author-jane-darcy-vol486/

✨ God Forbid: Changes In Religious Broadcasting Over Decades
James Carleton – Long-time presenter of ABC Radio National’s God Forbid and award-winning journalist, James reflects on a century of religious broadcasting in Australia and shares how he tackles contemporary issues through diverse religious and ethical perspectives.

Listen back: https://www.mixcloud.com/michael-lester5/god-forbid-religious-broadcasting-over-the-decadesjames-carleton-abc-presenter-vol485/

đź“» Tune in on 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Stream live at www.rnb.org.au

The Classical Hour in a reflective mood this weekDavid Stewart-Hunter invites you to remember and reflect on The Classic...
04/10/2025

The Classical Hour in a reflective mood this week

David Stewart-Hunter invites you to remember and reflect on The Classical Hour this week with haunting works by Liszt, Bach, Burgon, Puccini, Mahler, Elgar, Albinoni, and Chopin. Painting by Caspar David Friedrich.

The Classical Hour is broadcast on Radio Northern Beaches, 88.7 and 90.3FM, Sundays at 10am and Thursdays at 9am, streaming live on rnb.org.au and on the TuneIn Radio and Community Radio Plus apps.

Free on demand at mixcloud.com/dstewarthunter

🎶 Join Chrissy Mack this Saturday at 10pm for AMRAP Chart Toppers, regional edition!  She’ll be spinning the hottest cur...
03/10/2025

🎶 Join Chrissy Mack this Saturday at 10pm for AMRAP Chart Toppers, regional edition! She’ll be spinning the hottest current AMRAP hits, that are hitting hard with country audiences!

đź“» Tune in on 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Or stream live at www

🎶 Join Chrissy Mack this Saturday at 4pm for AMRAP Chart Toppers!She’ll be spinning the hottest current AMRAP hits from ...
03/10/2025

🎶 Join Chrissy Mack this Saturday at 4pm for AMRAP Chart Toppers!
She’ll be spinning the hottest current AMRAP hits from the metro scene.

đź“» Tune in on 88.7FM | 90.3FM
đź’» Or stream live at www.rnb.org.au

Listen Local!📻 Listen to InTune this Friday at 6pm.👉FM 88.7 or 90.3Or live stream at https://www.rnb.org.au or your favo...
02/10/2025

Listen Local!

đź“» Listen to InTune this Friday at 6pm.
👉FM 88.7 or 90.3
Or live stream at https://www.rnb.org.au or your favourite streaming app.

Join TonyB for a nice chat with Dangar Nguyen and Chris Do from Share The Spark, a non-profit on the Northern Beaches of Australia focused on helping youth find the SPARK that leads towards a fulfilling life.

Chris and Dangar tell us all about their Spark Tank event. We also play a great selection of music, including some new releases from local artists.
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