They're a truly busy bunch tracking down runaway fugitives in the Hunted HQ over at the TV show Hunted on Channel 10. This week local identity Graeme Simpfendorfer joined us for a big chat about the emotions running wild when the chase in on and his reactions now that he can finally sit down and see the players side of things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we caught up with Bianca Edwards from Changemakers on the Border (through Yes Unlimited) about the wonderful work that they do and what's in store for this Thursday being R U Okay day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Changemakers at the Hive

My town - Graeme Simpfendorfer talks Hunted HQ

We love our dogs here on the Border, so much so that we couldn't wait to chat to Dr Mia Cobb from the Melbourne Uni all about them! In this chat from Friday we covered a lot of ground including what things mean when it comes to tail wagging, one side or the other!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Dog chat with Dr Mia Cobb

This week Lu's shared some handy tips for venturing out in the dark to sight an Aurora across town and now that he's back in the country, we're looking back at the life and times of James Willet when he swung by for an episode of Call The Border Home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Aurora Australis and James Willet Call the Border Home

This morning Liam James from Flexout Health joined us to get into the ripper night just a week away now, Tradies Health Night at Total Tools Albury Aug 14th! Beers, snags, bikes and a focus on health - what more could you ask for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - 2024 Tradies health night

Today we got into the story of Tony Jelbart, grandfather of swimmer Meg Harris watching her incredible team win alongside his son (who travelled 1000kms to join him around the telly!)Then we touched base with Amy Willet, wife of James Willet in the lead up to his finals appearance tonight in the Trap Shooting! Find out how James is feeling over there and how she's feeling in the lead up to 11:30pm tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Locals cheering on our local Olympians

Has your cat, dog or bunny got a runny nose? Are they off their food while it's cold? We caught up with Dr Renee from Pet Focus Vetcare about pet flu symptoms to keep an eye out for and what to do if you have concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Animal flu

We recently had a big sit down chat with Border Relay for Life committee member Sten Sakkas about his own experiences with cancer, his time walking the relays and the exciting plans for this years massive event coming up October 26 and 27!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My town - Relay for Life 2024

Stuck on ideas for things to do this weekend? We found plenty in our What's On segment you might want to try. We also caught up with Albury Wodonga Bandits Women's coach Sam McDonald for a big chat about home finals and taking on the Inner West Bulls this Sat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My town - this is the Border - Weekend fun and local basketball!

Today some cast and crew from Bytesized Productions joined us in the studio for a big chat about their latest Disney production, Newsies Jnr! Tickets still available - find out more at https://alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au/whatson/disneys-newsies-jrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My town - This is the Border - Newsies Jnr

Actor, producer and director John Jaratt is in town this week for a special Q+A session after a screening of his latest movie 'What About Sal? '. We caught up with him today for a big chat about how this came to be, the effect the pandemic had on the film's release and him being in town tomorrow to take on curly questions!You can book your tix for the film and Q+A right here https://www.regentcinemas.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - This is the Border - John Jaratt

This week we find out what life in a circus is like with former Fruit Fly and now Circus Rio performer Matilda Hendrie and chat about the need for blood donations across the Border with Shae Burns from Red Cross Lifeblood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - This is the Border May 22

Thanks to the wonders of Facebook messenger we were able to put a call through to Kellie Kadaoui, president of Hive Rotary Albury currently on an island in Vanuatu. Here she explains the situation the team are currently facing: Due to Air Vanuatu going into receivership, the crew of young volunteers aren't able to return home without help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Border - My Town May 15

Forced amalgamations may be in play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears for the future of regional Victoria's health service, following the budget

This week on the Border we catch up with the happiest coach in town (after 6 wins from 6 games) Sam McDonald, coach of the Albury Wodonga Bandits women's team. After that it's time to drop in for a bevy, a meal and a big chat with the crew from the Buffalo in Mrytleford - pub feed time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - This is the Border May 1

This week in My Town we're ready for the huge couple of days of local basketball at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. Today we caught up with Albury Wodonga Bandits Women's coach Sam McDonald for a chat about the teams great success so far, the biggest threats of the year and what to expect from Friday when they play back at home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - This is the Border April 17

This week in My Town we caught up with Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen, set to play the Commercial Club May 4! They've had some ripper adventures on the road so far and revealed how their team up came to be!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Border - My Town

This week we're getting very excited by Easter looming on the horizon (and working out what Seafood to enjoy on Good Friday). Meanwhile Craig's been super busy with the latest edition of Border sports shorts, catching up with the one and only Ross Dixon from the Albury Cricket Club!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Border - My town

This week Lu takes on a world of frogs and spiders (while Al punches on with wasps), Darren Turner gives us the details about the huge CFNATS event happening back here on the Border over Easter and we pop into the Yarrawonga hotel for some food and drink in pub feed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in My Town we revisit the latest chat we had with local identity and Hunted TV personality Graeme Simphendorpher talking about scam awareness and cyber security. After that we swing by the Northside Hotel Lavington for a look at all the things to enjoy there for Pub Feed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - This is the Border

This week we learn the story of local legend and creator of Care Van John Brabrant and swing by to find out what's happening at Edwards Tavern West Wodonga for pub feed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we learnt the story of local Brad Jones from Brad Jones Racing and his time growing up on the Border, this week it's the 2nd part of Lu's huge chat and it's all about the racing career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Brad Jones part 2

We're gearing up for a massive return to Supercars this year so we thought we'd take you back to the time Lu sat down for a huge chat with local legend and racing identity, Brad Jones from Brad Jones Racing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Brad Jones Racing

Today Angela shared her amazing story of meeting a brown snake face to face while lounging in the pool* and after revealing how much she loved Trivial Pursuit in the 80s, Al decided to test Lu to see how good she'd go with some questions in 2024..*Sadly there's a few glitches in the recording of this interview, our recording unit may have a fear of snakes. Our engineer is investigating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Angela from Rutherglen and the brown snake

Lu and Al take a look at what's happening across the Border, learn more about local personalities and explore the pub scene among other things. This week it's a big chat to local legend and personality Danny Phegan and a visit to Brady's Railway Hotel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Town - Danny Phegan and Brady's Railway Hotel

For a short time, Lu was holding the dubious title of 'Oldest pantry item on the Border' with an unopened marinade sauce from eons ago that she's saving for a rainy day. And then we heard about a huge tub of vegemite..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - The marinade that time forgot

In the lead up to Australia day Lu took a practise Australian values test, Dr Renee from Pet Focus joined the team to reveal things to look out for your pets this season and Al discovered how close the world is to crowning it's very first trillionaire..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Australia Day and Dr Renee

Back into a big year we go and this week alongside talking about manual transmissions and crazy weather, we reunited with a few regulars! James Lake welcomed us back to the world of news, Stephen Fenech gave us the run down on some cool tech from Vegas and we found out how much Shane A enjoyed the new Jason Statham flick, The Beekeeper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - First week back for 2024

In our final show, we talk some rubbish about the past year and a bit of Sports Shorts, there's also some Provincial Cricket, BBL &amp; Loz Jackson chat in there as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Chris Galvin from Lavi Cricket club

In our final chat to Techspert Stephen Fenech for 2023, he dished out plenty of ideas for Xmas shopping including an item that Al felt was pretty much built for Lu..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Something techy for Xmas 2

Missed any of the Screen Test comps this week? Here's all five and all the big winners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - First week of Screen Test

Listen to the Border Sports Shorts this week for the lowdown on an International hockey stars trip to the border and the Country Basketball League Grand finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Jocelyn Bartram & Sam Gebauer

It's a truly exciting moment, getting paid for the very first time. Today we found out what you spent your very first earnings on and the list was full of suprises!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - First paychecks

This week the guys chat to Baranduda Cricket club President Mitch Ryan as they negotiate their first season at the top level, and a big shout out to a standout local AFLW player!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Provincial cricket and AFLW!

Stuck for ideas for Xmas? How about something techy? Stephen dropped by with some bargain ideas for all members of the family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Something techy for xmas

This week the lads look back at the locals picked up at the AFL National Draft, and preview the final weekend of the Supercars with Albury's Brad Jones Racing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - AFL Draft locals and the Supercars finale!

This time on Pub Feed we explore Albion Hotel, packed with great food, drinks, events and the only place in town with an incredible rooftop bar! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pub Feed - Albion Hotel

Today Stephen got into how good the budget Samsung release would be for kids come Xmas time and James Lake from the newsroom revealed a guilty habit some aussies have when on holiday involving still working (kind of).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Phone for Xmas

Just in time for the weekend, Shane A joins us to check out some new releases including an early Christmas selection!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Shane A talks movies

Listen to this weeks Border Sports Shorts for a chat with the Saints coach on their hot CBL form, details on the Lake Hume Cycle Challenge's toughest ever event, and a look at the locals in the running for an AFL spot at the upcoming draft!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - CBL, Lake Hume Cycle Challenge, AFL draft prospects!

It's a double tech update today with Stephen Fenech as he got us all across the DJI Inspire 3 camera drone and the super affordable Laser Navig8ter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Filmmaking drones and a new device for older cars

In this weeks episode we have a look at the brief History of St Matthews Church Albury. From opening in the 1800s to the inferno of 1991.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History Bites - Episode 11 - St Matthews Church Albury

This week we preview the Provincial cricket with Belvoir's Drew Cameron, and Leah Dodd from the Sharks O&amp;M Water Polo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Local cricket and water polo!

This week with Lu away Al caught up with TV expert Molky who loved the Block, except for one couple and Stephen Fenech gave us the lowdown on a super wall charger that takes on just about every device you want to throw at it..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - The block auctions and a super charger

Leigh, Craig and Andrew talk us through all the Provincial Cricket, we've got a special guest ahead of round 5 of the Country Basketball League, and checking in with the Roos reset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Cricket, Basketball, O&M!

It's bene a huge week of awesome Aussie musos this week - Peter Garrett dropped by the show to chat about his new album True North out early next year as well as touring the country soon. Then we caught up with Ian Moss about his album River Runs Dry and performing a gig in Albury this Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Peter Garrett and Ian Moss

This episode Pub Feed explores Club Mulwala, with several dining options, lounges and bars with water views it really has something for everyone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pub Feed - Club Mulwala

Catching up with James Lake this morning, it turns out Australia loves Halloween more than you think. Also Stephen Fenech dropped by the show to explain Foxtels new all in one viewing platform - Hubbl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - How much Australia really loves Halloween

On this weeks episode we take a look at Albury train station. It has and always will be a major  freight and passenger link between two of Australia's biggest cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History Bites - Episode 10 - Albury Train Station

With two more days of awesome sunshine coming our way, we took a look at some big things happening this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu & Al - What's on for the weekend

We hear from the only side still unbeaten in the Provincial cricket, and our local Supercars team ahead of the Gold Coast 500. But first, confirmation the Roos reset is on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Corowa Rutherglen, Cricket & the Gold Coast 500

Today we got into putting a big TV in your Aldi trolley with Stephen Fenech and possibly working with Microsoft in a career change with James Lake from the Triple M Newsroom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Aldi TV's and Microsofts big plans

This week comedian Daniel Muggleton joined us for a big chat about red tracksuits, having three mo's and his big gig in Albury this weekend. Then former Moto GP rider Chris Vermeulen gave us the weather update for Phillip Island before getting into a big catch up over his memories of the track and what to expect this weekend for the big race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu & Al - 3 mo's and the Moto Gp

Corowa's Ball Park will be a buzz this weekend, with Dan Christian to debut for the side! This week we've got the build-up with batsman Jarred Lane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Provincial Cricket & AFL trade period

In this week’s episode of History Bites, we check out one of the biggest road initiatives to hit the border region. The 17km Hume Highway/Freeway bypass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History Bites - Episode 9 - Hume Highway Bypass

It's another huge weekend of activities across the Border so let's get into things you can explore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - What's on for the weekend

What do Dan Christian and Lauren Jackson have in common?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts - Superstar signings!

Pub Feed this week explores Astor Hotel in Albury, a Palm Springs style hotel that specializes in dry aged steaks, craft beer and fun in the sun! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astor Hotel

Flying solo this morning, Al caught up with techspert Stephen Fenech about the latest HP computer releases including a foldable computer! Meanwhile James Lake from the MMM Newsroom revealed how much money is wasted per year when people don't use their gym memberships..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Fold up computers and unused gym memberships

Craig &amp; Andrew preview round 1 of the CAW Provincial Cricket, and the Bathirst 1000 from the eyes of Brad Jones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Sports Shorts: Bathurst & Provincial Cricket

In tech talk today Stephen Fenech gave us details about the new Ray Bans coming out soon with Meta AI on board while James Lake from the newsroom shared the story of how food labelling isn't being transferred to online shopping at supermarkets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - New Ray Bans and food labelling

In these weeks episode of history bites. We have a look at Wodonga train station and its impact on the border region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History Bites - Ep 8 - Wodonga Train Station

What a massive morning we had at the Clubhouse Wodonga for our Grand Final Breakfast celebration! A big crowd turned up for a ripper breaky and we were joined by some AFL greats including Doug Hawkins, Russell Roberston, Wayne Schwass and Steve Johnson. If you missed their big chats, here they are!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - AFL Grand Final Breakfast

Big show this week! Talking through the grand finals, looking ahead to 2024, and Leigh interviews school mate turned Collingwood gun Jack Crisp!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts season review

This week Pub Feed heads to the family-owned Bright Brewery with adventurous craft beer, great food and a gorgeous view on the Banks of the Ovens River.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pub Feed - Bright Brewery

Perrie and Sheryle from Sewcial Sewing joined us for a chat about their big Fantastical Frocktales for Frocktober fundraiser for ovarian cancer research coming up next month at the Albury Entertainment Centre, featuring Aussie drag performer and RuPaul Drag Race Down Under contestant Gabriella Labucci as special guest host!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call The Border Home - Frocktober with Perry and Sheryl 

On Thursday Rachel joined us at Henty for a chance at $60k and today Scwatta gave us his thoughts on the semi finals in the AFL as only he can...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Henty winner and AFL semi finals

The big dance is here! We've captured all the buildup and give our tips. Get keen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts - Grand Final show!

After another huge night for The Masked Singer on Ten, the fawn was revealed to be none other than... newsreader Sandra Sully! She joined us for a big chat about why she said yes, keeping the whole thing a secret from the news team and how she felt being confused for others up until the big reveal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - The fawn revealed!

Ross has been a huge part of the Henty Field Days since 1966 where he was helping park cars with the Pleasant Hill Rural Youth! Since then he's been a board director and long serving chairman and here he joins us for a chat about the big changes in his time, what he loves about the field days and even the controversial attempt to change the jingle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henty Field Days - Ross Edwards

Melbourne legend Russell Robertson joined us for a great chat about the upcoming Demon Deelight night at the Clubhouse Wodonga, who's going to be joining him and how to grab tickets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Russell Robertson Demon Deelight

Jodie House tells us how the Raiders have made it to the final three, as we weigh up the football &amp; netball Prelim finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts - Finals Round 3

Live from LA, we caught up with Brian Austin Green who fooled the judges last night on The Masked Singer. We found out how he managed to sneak into the country and the show without being noticed and if he'd be willing to do it again somewhere else in the world..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Chat with Brian Austin Green

Arron from Hutcheon and Pearce joins us for a huge chat about growing up with the Henty Field Days and the big changes he's experienced on the way. On top of that he let us know how his latest tractor offer both before and on the field days is going to benefit the local community in a huge way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henty Machinery Field Days - Arron Hutcheon

We're checking out not only some things to get into over the weekend but some movies thanks to Shane A! There's ninja turtles, Greek weddings and an evil nun that he didn't think was all that scary..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - What's on and an evil nun!

How happy does this weekend's action make us? We use a Ted Lasso quote to explain...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts - Finals Round 2

This week Pub Feed explores the gorgeous Bethanga Hotel that has delicious food, drinks and a family friendly petting Zoo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pub Feed - Bethanga Hotel

This week Stephen Fenech revealed what to expect when Apple released the new Iphone 15 and James Lake from the MMM newsroom shared some breaking news about Alan Joyce and the 69% of women who are too busy to eat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - New iPhones and no time to eat

You can't have the Henty Machinery Field Days without the massive tent city and Morris from Barlens shares the huge journey and staff numbers involved in putting it up each year as well as the changes he's seen so far for the Field Days and what he's looking forward to the most this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henty Machinery Field Days - Morris McKeeman from Barlens

This week Shane A joined us for his thoughts on a ripper action movie and documentary, plus a pretty average Disney flick. On top of that Norelle from Cedarwood Apartments in Falls Creek let us know about current skiing conditions and the fact that there's still a bit of snow left to play in right now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Movies and Falls Creek

This week, no one has a clue who'll win. I guess that's why we love finals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts - Finals Week 1

Tiger legend and AFL great Trent Cotchin joined us for a big chat about wrapping up his incredible football career and starting each day with positive socks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and Al - Trent Cotchin retirement and socks!

What should we look out for in the final round of O&amp;M action? Leigh, Andrew &amp; Craig break it down. Plus the League GM talks to us about finals locations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O&M Sports Shorts - Round 18

Mick is a former stock agent and has served on many committees in the district so today he joined us for a big chat about the changes he's seen at HMFD and what the massive event has bought to the community and economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henty Machinery Field Days - Mr Henty aka Mick Brougham

Pub Feed heads over to the Thurgoona Country Club Resort full of activity, smiles, good times, great food and drinks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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