Ella Carter
Ella’s a kiwi who jumped the ditch to follow her Radio dream. She’s friendly, funny and a little feisty when she wants to be! With a love for talking and laughing, connecting with people is what lights Ella’s fire. With a budding interest in news and current affairs, Ella is so pumped for AFTRS FM. She’s keen to curate stories for the awesome community at AFTRS!
Grace Cooper
Grace Cooper is a recent graduate of UNSW with a Bachelor of Media (Communications and Journalism) and a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance Studies). Grace is thrilled to be working on this broadcast, as she has a strong passion for news, a current affairs and journalism.
Kyle Bachner
Kyle Bachner is a lover of all things radio. Hamish Blake would be Kyle’s biggest influence in the radio space so expect the unexpected when Kyle gets behind the Mic at the Show. Funny, entertaining and lots of creativity check out Kyle as he broadcasts for AFTRS FM.
Keeley Davies
Keeley loves a good tune, loves a good yarn and loves a good sports story. Keeley is developing a passion for news and current affairs and can see herself one day working in sports broadcasting.
T Michaelides
T discovered the joy of radio while living on the South Coast of New South Wales. They bring their passion, colour, zest for life, and inner joy to their on-air and behind the scenes work.
Sunshine Wood
Sunshine started her AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting, online and part-time, at the start of this year around a casual role working with legendary Tasmanian radio presenter Kim Napier, on breakfast at ABC Radio Northern Tasmania.
Rachael Bourke
Rachael Bourke Rachael currently works as a casual panel operator in Townsville, and is pursuing the Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting at AFTRS on a part-time basis.
Di Spillane
Meet Di, a multi-talented dynamo whose diverse passions make her a vibrant force in the radio industry. With a creative mind, a curious spirit, and a rich background in performance, Di is not just a singer-songwriter but also an independent podcast host and creator, driven by her genuine fascination with real-life stories. Her journey has brought her to the esteemed Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).
With a love for music that spans decades and a wide array of genres, Di feels right at home behind the mic. When she’s not on air, she showcases her skills as a freelance social media content creator and events manager for local bands in her beloved hometown of Adelaide, South Australia.
Ben Lewis
Ben Lewis is a young journalist living up in Armidale, on Anaiwan land, in the Northern Tablelands in NSW. He currently works at TuneFM, based out of the University of New England. Ben has been working in radio for over five years and is extremely excited about being part of the AFTRS FM broadcast as he has a keen passionate about news reporting, current events, and anything involving politics! Ben strongly believes in regional journalism and looks forward to bringing a regional voice and perspective to the AFTRS FM airwaves.
Ben is in his final Semester of study at AFTRS and has thoroughly enjoyed his time here and looks back on his academic journey with pride. He would strongly encourage anybody thinking about entering the world of media or applying for a course through AFTRS to take the leap, as it is incredibly worthwhile. He looks forward to continuing his career in the field of radio and he can’t wait to see what’s around the corner!”
Jarrod Brindley
Jarrod Brindley has been involved in radio since he was 13 years of age. Over the years, Jarrod has had the opportunity to interview country musicians, sporting icons, and actors. For the last four years, Jarrod has served as the station coordinator at his local radio station. Outside the radio world, Jarrod grew up in the same town where his family has lived for multiple generations. Jarrod was also born with kidney disease.