The ConFab with Michael G
The ConFab – a program of conversations with people from Canberra and from around the world. You will get to know their stories, passions their contribution to humanity and listen to the music that has inspired them during their life’s journey. The Recordings are produced in the studios of 2xxFM 93.3 (on Ngunnawal land on which the program is recorded) and the last six weeks of recordings can be accessed on 2xxfm.org.au
Episodes
115 episodes
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH BROTHER THOMAS OLIVER (OLLY) PICKETT 2025 SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Brother Thomas Oliver (Olly) Pickett AM co-founded Wheelchairs For Kids in 1996 to provide adjustable wheelchairs and occupational therapy expertise for children in developing countries, free of charge. Since then, more than 60,000...
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Episode 110
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57:11
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH SUE DELANY
Dr Suzanne Packer is a pediatrician and child advocate who was the 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.Since starting her career as a paediatrician in 1972, she has worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights of children. Sue has been a ...
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Episode 109
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59:55
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CORY TUTT
As a young person, Corey developed a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects but found little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM. A key reason was that regional and remote ...
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Episode 108
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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH JO
Jo is a Green member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and was elected in 2020.Jo is a lawyer, writer, artist and businesswoman who has lived in Ginninderra for most of her life. Jo is strongly committed to urgent action on climate ...
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Episode 38
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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH VAL DEMPSEY SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2022
Starting as a cadet volunteer while still in primary school, for more than 50 years Val has dedicated her life to St John Ambulance. She’s one of the Australian Capital Territory’s longest-serving volunteers and, year after year, she still dedi...
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Episode 107
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1:00:31
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NICK JONES
Nick Jones a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and Herald-Sun Aria finalist is a brilliant young tenor who has performed with the Australia Opera company (AOC) and several other Australian Opera companies. He won the Gr...
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Episode 106
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1:01:50
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CORINNE DANNY
THIS A VERY EARLY EPISODE OF THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G AND THE NARRATIVE AND STYLE REFLECTS THE EARLY RECORDINGS OF THE CONVERSATIONS.Corinne moved to the Highlands over 25 years ago where she started a new job painting French provincial...
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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH FENJA T. RINGL
Fenja a former archaeologist is an inspirational artist who creates hand-printed artworks that are inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds her, and from a background of working as an archaeologist and palaeo-ecologist across various Aus...
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Episode 108
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1:00:41
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER KAFER
Peter is the senior artist of Duruga Aboriginal Art which was founded as a way to share the world's oldest culture through Art. It also promotes the art from some of Australia's Koori artists (east coast of Australia).Mabarraa Pete...
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Episode 107
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1:04:38
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MAURA PIERLOT
Maura is an author, playwright and filmmaker based in Canberra. Her includes tackling youth mental health themes, Maura’s acclaimed play, Fragments, is now an award-winning web series. Maura enjoys writing creative non-fiction for c...
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Episode 106
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1:01:58
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MEGAN GILMOUR (THE ACT AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE FOR 2025 )
Megan Gilmour a social innovator wanted to create a world where all children are seen and heard. In Australia, over 1.2 million children are at risk of missing school due to complex medical and mental health challenges.Megan has ad...
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Episode 105
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1:00:29
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CRAIG FOSTER
Craig Foster AM is an Australian retired soccer player, human rights activist and sports analyst for a streaming service in Australia. Foster played soccer professionally including for the national team, the Socceroos. He is also kn...
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Episode 104
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57:09
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSTION WITH MICHAEL BLASCH
Michael is currently Acting Head of Department Foundation Skills Pathways College Canberra Institute of Technology and has been part of WorldSkills since 2009 when he was asked to judge regionals in the ACT. He has continued to be an ...
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Episode 103
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59:37
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH TASNEEM CHOPRA
Tasneem is an experienced Cross Cultural Consultant and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) trainer helping business, not-for-profits and government understand and navigate diversity and inclusion. As a media presenter, (on...
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Episode 102
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56:00
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN MICHELL
John has been a full-time writer since 2018. His work takes a uniquely fresh approach to the Cold War Spy Fiction genre in that his style is to craft stories around the personal struggles of spies during the Cold War rather their spying pursuit...
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Episode 101
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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH TIM WINTON
Tim Winton is an Australian author and has written over 30 books. His novels range from children's books, non-fiction, and short stories. His work has been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage and radio.
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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57:19
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSTION WITH JULIE OLD
Dr Julie Old is a wildlife biologist with a passion for conserving native wildlife, especially wombats. Her observations of bare-nosed wombats suffering from sarcoptic mange led her to develop the Citizen Science project, WomSAT, a ...
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Episode 99
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56:18
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH DUCAN SMITH
Duncan established Wiradjuri Echoes in 1998, since then the Wiradjuri Echoes have worked towards reconciliation and equality. He won the 2003 NAIDOC artist of the year award, Dare to Lead Education Award 2009, Friends of Education Award 2011, N...
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Episode 98
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1:04:42
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NICOLE GODWIN
Nicole is a multi-award-winning author who shines a light on environmental, animal rights and social justice issues through captivating picture books. Her books engage readers and help to create a generation of thoughtful, committed and compass...
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Episode 97
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1:01:18
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH AMAR SINGH
Amar is the President and Founder of charity organisation Turbans 4 Australia. Since 2015, they have been providing assistance to Australians from all walks of life while also promoting multiculturalism and religious tolerance.Turb...
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Episode 96
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59:15
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MALCOM FARR
Malcolm Farr was a highly respected senior political journalist in the Canberra Press Gallery covering the Parliament of Australia in Canberra, Australia.Based in Canberra, Malcom was the National Political Editor for News.com.au and co...
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Episode 95
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1:01:39
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH ANN BRAY
Ann has had a successful career in the public and private sectors. Ann’s professional journey has been diverse. She trained and worked as a Maths/Science Teacher joined a large food manufacturing company as a Quality Assurance Mana...
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Episode 94
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56:13
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN MARSHAL HE WAS BETTER KNOWN AS MR FRUGII
John a Canberra confectioner who founded the experimental ice-creamery Frugii Dessert Laboratory, sadly passed away in 2021.John had long indulged in his hobby — creating unusually flavoured ice-creams and desserts — while selling them f...
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Episode 93
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56:59
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CLÉMENT CHAUVIN
Les Bistronomes Restaurant was founded in 2014 by two French men with a desire to extend Bistronomie to Canberra. It was originally located in the inner location of Braddon. The bistro was relocated to the community suburb of Campbell in ...
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Episode 92
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1:02:32
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH BERNARD COLLAERY
Bernard Collaery is an Australian barrister, lawyer and former politician. Collaery was a member of the ACT first Legislative Assembly. He has served as Deputy Chief Minister and Attorney-General. In 2018, he was charged with disclo...
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Episode 91
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