Anna Roberston speaks with Ian Sandercoe, successful singer/songwriter/actor who calls Crowdy Head home. Ian talks about music, mental illness and his commitment to supporting those who need a hand … Read more
FOCUS speaks with Jeremy Saunders about the local lauguage of the Birrbay, Guringay and Wattimay – Gathang.
Anna Robertson speaks with Chris Fagerstrom, Art Director at Juzvolter, about the perfection of graphic design and the freedoom found in the imperfection of his personal art.
Christine Anu is well known as a recording artist, dancer and actor, but this entertainment industry icon is also a savvy business woman, mother and someone who’s proud of her indigenous heritage and roots. Christine visits Taree in August, for the heart-warming production Rainbow’s End.
I just love the fact that this scene accepts me for who I am and allows me to really be true to myself.
FOCUS catches up with home grown artist, Vicki White, to talk about her artistic inspirations, her work and latest exhibition at the Manning Regional Gallery.
We are big fans of Ted the Graffiti Buster here at FOCUS, and some of you may remember a story we did on him a year or so ago. Well, he is still at it, cleaning graffiti off buildings, cars, parks and anywhere it is found.
Passionate in both life and performing, Genevieve Chadwick has found her calling as a musician. She is carving out a solid career as a solo artist.
This month we catch up with two very passionate local women, who are about to head off to China to volunteer at the Sun Bear Sanctuary in Chengdu.
Focus catches up with Award winning artist Eric Lobbecke and talks about art exhibitions, rubbery politicians and an awesome opportunity for local artists.
When I heard Rhonda Burchmore was coming to Taree,
I knew it would be a great interview opportunity for Focus.
Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore combine their much-lauded talents in the world premiere tour of TURNS, a “pantomime with a twist” – where no matter what, the show must simply go on. Karen Farrell speaks with Nancye Hayes about her starring role in the production.
When you live in an area with a village called Stratford on the Avon River, you have the perfect location for a Festival to celebrate the enduring theatrical works of the Great Bard, William Shakespeare. In 1998, a committed group of theatre lovers in the Gloucester area staged the first Shakespeare on Avon Festival in Stratford.
Having followed The Apartment house blog by David Weir, I thought I’d ask him what makes a house both fit and work to become a home
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Local man Mick Neal grew up on a dairy farm on Oxley Island. He then completed his apprenticeship in the railways as a fitter and machinist in Sydney.
Juggling her time between photography and dairy farm chores, Wendy Fraser takes time out to speak to FOCUS about her art.
When he’s not competing overseas, Australia’s latest Superstock World Endurance Champion Alex Cudlin calls Old Bar home. Despite the many challenges so far, 24-year-old Alex has a need for speed, a positive attitude, a promising career ahead of him and considerable local support. What kind of dedication and skill does it take for a local boy to achieve success on the world motorcycling circuit? Roger Marmion speaks with Alex Cudlin to find out.
Focus speaks with artist Graeme Macey about his art, inspirations and the experience of getting to draw on the walls of the Manning Regional Gallery, Taree.
