Here you will find a selection of the interviews found in focus magazine.
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Rodney O'Regan P.1
After falling in love with the area of Lansdowne and due to the influence of good friends, Rodney O’Regan sold his house in Southport, Queensland and moved to a farm in the Manning Valley, bringing with him a rich history linked to Vietnam, the Army and the Police force. Particularly through Palestine and the desert. He has also been involved with the re-enactment of the charge of the lighthorseman. We find out more about Rodney O’Regan’s work as a custodian of our heritage. More |
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Rodney O'Regan P.2
Due to the influence of good friends, Rodney O’Regan sold his house in Queensland and moved to a farm in the Manning Valley, bringing with him a rich history linked to Vietnam, the Army and the Police force. This is the second part of a two part interview which began in our January issue. More |
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Amber Lawrence
Amber and her band perform at the Bulahdelah Music Festival, on the 6th January. More |
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Style Riot
Fashion designer siblings, Luke and Ben Sounness, base their label NCAC in Forster, where they grew up. We talk with Luke about STYLE RIOT 08, a five day festival he is coordinating along with Darren McDonagh, their latest fashion collection and some of the challenges and rewards of pursuing a creative lifestyle in a regional area. More |
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Pure Greed
Rosalie and Peter Coffey had long shared a passion for good food and wine, so it came as no surprise when they created their range of hand-made fine food products, in 1991. The products were designed to be versatile and easy to use in the home kitchen. More |
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Action Divers
The fascinating underwater world on our doorstep is now more accessible then ever through Action Divers – a local dive shop operated by David and Kath Duggan. David tells us about his passion for diving and his encounters with the local marine life. More |
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Geoff Martin
Geoff Martin led informal yachting and diving trips around the South Pacific for 10 years before suggesting to some friends that they might like to come with him to Nepal. Since then, he has run more than a dozen tours all over the world. Focus Magazine talked to the traveller turned tour leader at his home in Hallidays Point, on the North Coast of New South Wales. More |
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Angela Beaumont
Growing up on the northern beaches in Sydney, Artist Angela Beaumont now resides in Wingham, using the local environment as inspiration for her art. More |
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Nikki Bennett
Since she first appeared on stage in Taree at age three, multi-talented Nikki Bennett has become one of Australia’s finest, most respected and highly sought after cabaret performers. We talk to Nikki about her passion for cabaret and her achievements as an entertainer. More |
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Flying Tzars
Founded in 1958, this State Academic Dance Company is rated as one of the best dance companies in Russia, if not the world. The ensemble has performed to over 30 million people in 78 countries throughout the world and is the favourite of President Putin. We talk to promoter Graham Hutchison. More |
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Isla Grant
Isla has found her greatest success outside her native Scotland. Today she’s a major star in Ireland, winning the audience’s hearts with the purity and warmth of her music and collecting Platinum and Double Platinum Discs for her record sales. We talk to Isla about her career during her tour to the Manning Valley. More |
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Sandra Guy
A career in art has given Sandra the ideal medium to express her feelings about nature. The ethereal quality presented in her paintings draws the viewer in and is mute testimony to her talent. We talk to Sandra about her many artistic achievements. More |
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John Laws
John Laws broadcasts weekdays to over 70 radio stations across Australia. Now at his 50th anniversary, John Laws is the highest paid radio broadcaster in the world; and broadcasts the biggest radio programme in Australia from behind a golden microphone. More |
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Gina Jeffreys
It’s now more than a decade since Gina Jeffreys won the Toyota Star Maker Quest, marking the start of a remarkable career that’s taken Gina to the top of the country music industry — where she still reigns supreme. More |
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The Radiators
Few survive the Rock ‘n’ Roll road to stardom but THE RADIATORS are approaching 30 years of outstanding music plus platinum and gold album sales. We chat with lead singer Brian Nichol before their upcoming show at the Manning River Hotel in Taree. More |
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Donnie Sutherland
From 1975, Donnie Sutherland hosted 'SOUNDS’ and interviewed over 5,000 of the world’s most celebrated Music, Arts, Sports and Political personalities. We catch up with Donnie before his upcoming show ‘Sounds of the Jukebox’ at Club Foster More |
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Wolfgang Zichy
Born and raised in Germany, chef Wolfgang Zichy has now made his home in Harrington on the Mid-North Coast. We catch up with the very interesting, busy and talented chef about his influences, passion for cooking and love of the area. More |
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Di Morrissey
A woman of many talents, Di Morrissey has rediscovered her roots with her 14th novel, The Valley. We talk to Di about her achievements, inspiration and close connections with the local area. More |
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Lana Ford
Lana Ford Swimwear began as a simple idea - to make swimwear she wanted to buy but couldn’t find in retail stores. After growing up at Wallabi Point on the Mid-North Coast, Lana’s swimwear has featured in Marie Claire, InStyle and Harpers Bazaar Magazines. More |
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Ross Noble
Well known comedian Ross Noble is appearing at the Manning Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 6th of March. We catch up with Ross before the show. More |
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Samantha Wills
From humble beginnings growing up on the Mid-North Coast, Jewellery Designer Samantha Wills is a real local success story. She’s now taking on the world and winning with her unique and talented designs. More |
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