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Feb 2020
A radio microphone and audio recorder sitting on a desk.

Australia's Diverse Radio History

On World Radio Day in 2020, we celebrate diversity in Australia's radio broadcasting history and the NFSA collection.

By Mel Bondfield / 12 Feb 2020
Radio
Jul 2019
Radio producer Grace Gibson with colleagues John Saul, Lawrence H Cecil and Betty Barnard

Grace Gibson Radio

We're marking the 30th anniversary of the passing of radio entrepreneur Grace Gibson with the publication of some vintage radio dramas.

By Maryanne Doyle / 10 Jul 2019
Radio
Oct 2018
Two men and a woman. One man lights a cigarette while a mysterious hand reaches for him. The woman looks terrified. The other man holds a gun.

Horror Radio

For Halloween, we're sharing three full-length episodes of popular horror and thriller radio serials of the 1940s and 50s.

By Chris Arneil / 26 Oct 2018
Radio
Sep 2016
Film still from The Shiralee featuring Peter Finch.

Peter Finch

On the centenary of Oscar-winning actor Peter Finch’s birth, we publish highlights from his early radio career in Australia.

By Adam Blackshaw / 28 Sep 2016
Film
Radio
Feb 2015

Happy birthday Binny!

Binny Lum was born 100 years ago, on 2 February 1915. Radio Archivist Chris Arneil spoke with her husband Geoff Charter about the remarkable career of this radio personality.

By Chris Arneil / 2 Feb 2015
Radio
Nov 2013
Fred Astaire and Binny Lum in 1959

Binny Lum and the stars

Binny Lum was known for her friendly, conversational style, and her programs were popular for their interviews with diverse Australian and international personalities.

By Chris Arneil / 25 Nov 2013
Radio
Feb 2013
Ethel Lang

Ethel Lang

Women played an important role during Australia’s early years of radio broadcasting. We look at the pioneering contribution of Ethel Lang.

By Carla Teixeira / 12 Feb 2013
Radio
Grace Gibson

Grace Gibson

Women played an important role during Australia’s early years of radio broadcasting. We look at the pioneering contribution of Grace Gibson.

By Maryanne Doyle / 12 Feb 2013
Radio
Lynn Foster

Lynn Foster

Women played an important role during Australia’s early years of radio broadcasting. We look at the pioneering contribution of Lynn Foster.

By Chris Arneil / 12 Feb 2013
Radio
Dorothy Crawford pictured with Glenda Raymond, circa 1946

Dorothy Crawford

Women played an important role during Australia’s early years of radio broadcasting. We look at the pioneering contribution of Dorothy Crawford.

By Maryanne Doyle / 12 Feb 2013
Radio