MEET THE TEAM

Aspen Beilharz-Smythe

Aspen Beilharz is a multifaceted media practitioner with experience across audio, stage and digital media. Aspen hopes to bring you engaging, informative and thought-provoking stories as part of AFTRS FM.

Cate McKenzie

Cate McKenzie is a community radio presenter/producer student & mum.  Her skills are developing and she is finding her groove with AFTRS FM.  Cate likes stories with a human side and isn’t afraid have a go at something if it adds texture to the tale. Hear Cate’s run in with an ice bath on AFTRS FM.

Annabelle Moore

Annabelle is a radio presenter, content creator, voice actor and self-claimed ‘theatre kid’. She has a deep passion for storytelling and journalism in the audio realm, with experience presenting across multiple platforms, including digital, screen, and stage. She hopes to make you laugh and learn during AFTRS FM 

Rebecca Graham

Rebecca Graham comes from a background in film and broadcasting. Her key interests include wellbeing, news and current affairs, and thrives when collaborating in a creative team environment. Through AFTRS FM, Rebecca is crafting stories that push her beyond her comfort zone, blending light humour, insight, and connection to engage and inspire the AFTRS community.

Karl Svikis

Karl Svikis is a voiceover artist breaking into the radio and podcasting world. He’s experienced in audio production and loves telling a story. During AFTRS FM, Karl will be showcasing his presentation skills, and bringing you entertaining and informative stories to better your day!

Kwame Slusher

Kwame Slusher is an audio producer with a passion for audio stories and supporting other audio storytellers.  Kwame is hoping to improve his skills in factual storytelling and news production. 

Lachlan A’Court

He thought it couldn’t get any better than hosting a pretend radio show over his high school’s PA system at lunch time, but now Lachlan A’Court is hitting the big time with AFTRS FM! With experience in community radio already under his belt, Lachlan is now looking to tackle the world of news and current affairs. He’s excited, he’s curious, he’s mostly over the ending of Marley & Me- he’s ready for AFTRS FM!

Marni Newman

Marni Newman is a producer in community radio and a muso. She’s had the honour 🎖 of interviewing successfully interesting people so far who both have taught her about the spirit world. Marni can’t wait to field the rest of the stories.

Molly Brookman

Molly Brookman is music, radio and media enthusiast. While her skillset comes from a commercial radio background, her peak interest lies within the public broadcasting sector. Throughout AFTRS FM, Molly will cover a range of stories in hope to make news digestible and evoke curiosity for AFTRS students.

Nathan Roach

Nathan Roach is so excited to be broadcasting for AFTRS FM that he’s barely able to sleep! With a passion for the world around him, he can’t wait to sink his teeth into all the big stories of the day, covering everything from concussions in sport to the return of Y2K fashion. To be able to complete this broadcast with all his closest friends (especially Lachie) is just the cherry on top- bring on AFTRS FM!