What’s your program?

Junita's Aussie Playlist

Junita's Aussie Playlist is a radio show that highlights Australian talent and the present and past live music industry

Why did you decide to do your program?

I have had a passion for the Australian live music industry for many years, and have been privileged to meet many great musicians

What do you love about doing Junita's Aussie Playlist?

I get to choose my favourite genres and include interviews and the history about the musicians that make up the Australian music scene

What kind of music do you play on your show?

It's a mixed bag of genres I like; anything goes really, as long as it's Australian!

Do you do anything else at the station?

I'm currently the Secretary on the RoxFM Board.

 What’s your program?

Easy Listening with Melody

I play music which is 'easy on the ear'.

It has decent lyrics, and the genre includes country, 60s, 70s, or even some more modern songs, so long as it's pleasant to listen to.

How did you get involved?

A friend told me she does a show, so I decided to call in to see Jordan.

I was plesantly surprised to find that I don't have to pay to learn!

What do you love about doing the Easy Listening With Melody?

It keeps my brain alive!

It also involves typing up a script each week, so that I can think about what to say about the songs as I play them; I have to concentrate on what i'm doing and to put in the news and promos.

You can tune into Easy Listening with Melody from 12pm every Monday!

 What’s your program?

The Smash Hits

A step back in time to when the hair was long and the make-up was wild (and that’s just the male artists!).

Abba to ZZ Top and everything in between.

How did you get involved?

I work with Nathan at Arid Recovery who has a show. He suggested I come and join him for a show. I am not sure I ever agreed to join him but instead decided to give it a go on my own.

What do you love about doing the Smash Hits Radio Show?

I have learnt so much about music I took for granted.

You often hear people say that the 80s is not their favourite era for music but then a record comes on and everyone is up and dancing.

I have been looking into the different styles of music and tracing the history of the songs and artists and it really is fascinating.

I won’t please everyone with the music I play but I like to think people are tapping their toes while they listen.

What kind of music do you play on your show?

I focus on the music of the 80s decade, playing everything from pop, rock, R&B and Ska to name a few.

I have been known to sneak in the odd song out of the era (you just have to be able to link it to the 80s – artist born / movie playing). 

If the music is lively and you can dance and sing along it will probably be featured in my show.

You will hear lots of Aussie Pub Rock because it is a favourite of mine but hopefully I play a fair mix of genres to please a wide audience.

Do you do anything else at the station?

I have accepted the position as Treasurer on the RoxFM board.

The position was a good fit for my skills and I am looking forward to watching the station grow as a social community space.

We all need to show our support so we don’t lose our only local media outlet.
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My first job is to get some coffee mornings going for presenters, members and sponsors.

RoxFM is a community run radio station, which means we rely on community involvement to keep the station running!

RoxFM has been in Roxby Downs for over 16 years now, and we'd love to be around for at least 16 more!

Anyone in Roxby can become a member too, whether you're an individual or a family, a community group, or even a business!

What's your program?

Conservation Conversation

A fun, interactive show where wildlife scientists from Arid Recovery answer children's questions about animals and the natural world.

Questions are recorded live at the Roxby Downs P&F Market Day and answered on-air the following Tuesday after school at 3pm.

How did you get involved with the station?

I heard Station Manger Jordan Curtis advertising for new show ideas and thought "hey...why not give it a go?"

Why did you decide to get involved at RoxFM?

I thought it would be a great way to get kids excited about wildlife and engaged in the local community.

What do you love about doing Conservation Conversation?

Hearing the questions that the kids have to ask.

From: "Why do pythons not venom you but only bite?", to "How many bettongs are there in Arid Recovery?" and "How do owls fly?", you never know what you are going to get.

What kind of music do you play on your show?

Anything we can relate back to animals, or any requests we might get.

Do you do anything else at the station?

I guest present on outside broadcasts at community events and occasionally feature on "A-Z with Az" and "The Vibe" shows.

There is a good community vibe at the station. Plus, radio-hosting is fun!

For more information on Arid Recovery, check out their Facebook Page here!

What is your program? 

 A-Z with Az

“From Abba to Zappa”, each week A-Z with Az tackles a different music-related theme.

With my regular co-host Sarah, the challenge is to entertain ourselves (and our listeners) with one-and-a-half hours of music that fits our chosen theme.

Sometimes it's really daggy, like “Songs that feature saxophone solos” or “Songs that name-drop celebrities”, and other times we take a more academic approach, such as “Songs that reference capital cities”, or “Songs that have won Oscars”.

We try to play a broad range of music, and listeners can enjoy trying to guess what’s coming up next (although we are notoriously hard to predict).

Sarah and I like to test each other’s knowledge on-air, and we drop and discuss trivia and facts relating to the week’s topic along the way.

How did you get involved with the station?

Many years ago, a colleague commented to me, “You've got a good radio voice”. I laughed it off at the time, but it planted a seed that I eventually followed up.

I had done a couple of interviews on The Vibe and would often catch Deb and Els in the morning, and realised that the announcers behind the microphone were just regular people. "I could do that", I thought.

Fortunately Roxfm is always looking for new presenters, and my training was relaxed and stress-free, compared with doing complex (and expensive) radio courses in Adelaide.

Being involved with Roxfm has given me skills that I can now use in many facets of my life.

Why did you decide to do your program?

I have been producing 'A-Z with Az' since the beginning of 2017. I was looking for a way to get involved with the community, and as a family-less non-sportsman, I found it was one of the ways I could contribute towards the 'spirit' of this town.

I like all kinds of music and am constantly surprised by some of the gems (and horrors) we've been able to dig up. I enjoy the act of sharing these with the listening audience.

What do you love about doing your radio program?

I look forward to planning and broadcasting my show every week. It has become one of my favourite hobbies. I enjoy both the creative and analytical elements.

We all sang into hairbrushes in front of the mirror as kids, dreaming about one day being famous, but few of us ever get our fifteen minutes in the spotlight. I feel that being involved with Roxfm partly satisfies this childhood fantasy.

The adrenaline rush you get having to be spontaneous and level-headed at the same time, knowing that someone out there might be listening to you, is indescribable.

Do you enjoy doing anything else at RoxFM?
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I like to get involved as a presenter with Roxfm's outside broadcasts.

​I like supporting community events and enjoy broadcasting interactively with other presenters and the public