A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our February Listener Survey. We really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feedback with us.

The results were overwhelmingly positive, and something every single one of our volunteers should be very proud of. It's clear that our mix of classics, Australian music, and specialist programming is hitting the mark, and we heard some fantastic ideas about where we can take the station next. We've taken all of your suggestions on board and you'll see some of those changes rolling out over the coming months.

We will be drawing the winner of the $50 local gift card this week and will reach out to the winner to claim their prize.

I also want to take a moment to say how incredibly proud we are of Tommy and Harrison, our newest presenters on tuneDin — Wednesdays and Fridays from midday. I've known these two from previous stations and to see how far they've come, and how professionally and thoughtfully constructed their shows are, is something special. They should be very proud of what they've achieved, as we certainly are. tuneDin is part of our Inclusive Voices program with Interchange Australia, giving everyone in the Southern Highlands a voice on community radio — and Tommy and Harrison are leading the way.

As always, Highland FM is your station. It's built by volunteers who give up their time because they love this community and they love radio. If you've ever thought about getting involved — whether it's behind the mic, behind the scenes, or simply by becoming a member — we'd love to hear from you. And if you haven't tuned in for a while, flick that dial to 107.1 or find us on iHeart. We think you'll like what you hear.

Your feedback doesn't have to stop with the survey — if you ever have thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, drop us a line anytime at [email protected]. We're always listening.

Aaron Thorp Station Manager, Highland FM 107.1

Autumn's arriving and the Highlands are buzzing. Here's what's on across the shire this month.

Bundanoon Makers Market — Sunday 1 & 15 March, 8:30am–2pm Bundanoon Memorial Hall. Arts, crafts, knitted goods, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, fresh local produce, eggs, honey, and homemade cakes and preserves. A fabulously friendly local market with food stalls serving up fare with an international flavour. makersmarkets.com.au/bundanoon

Colo Vale Village Markets — Saturday 7 March, 8:30am–1:30pm Village Memorial Hall, 28 Railway Avenue, Colo Vale. Each month features a different theme — look out for vintage car displays, fresh local produce, handmade items from the Men's Shed, and gourmet food at great prices.

Exeter Village Market — Saturday 7 March, 9am–1:30pm Exeter Park, Exeter Road. A vibrant community of makers, producers and sellers. Handmade jewellery, knitwear, candles, homewares, fresh fruit and veg, eggs, cakes, jams, relishes and preserves. exetervillagemarket.com

Robertson Country Market — Sunday 8 March, 8:30am–2pm School of Arts Hall, 55 Hoddle Street, Robertson. Treasure hunters and bargain hunters will be in their element — unique, recycled and homemade goodies at old-fashioned prices. A great way to soak up the Highlands atmosphere.

The New Bowral Markets — Saturday 14 March, 9am–1pm Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd Street. One of the oldest and best-attended markets in the Highlands. Local producers and artisans offering quality foods, produce, plants, clothing, jewellery, gifts and more. bowralmarket.com

Rotary Moss Vale Showground Market — Sunday 15 March, 9am onwards Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Highway. Set among beautiful shady trees with an undercover area. Local artisan crafts, jams, relishes, soaps, candles, giftwares, art, freshly baked breads, street food, pastries and flowers. Gold coin entry supports Rotary.

Mittagong Markets — Saturday 21 March, 8am–2pm Mittagong Senior Citizens & Community Centre, 10 Albert Lane. Friendly, local, affordable country market for all the family — and your dog! Flat terrain, easy access, plenty of parking.

Berrima Schoolyard Markets — Sunday 22 March, 9am–2pm Berrima Public School, Oxley Street. Fresh produce, clothing, unique gifts and much more. An important fundraiser supporting cooking and gardening lessons for Berrima Public students.

Country Market @ Peppers Manor House — Saturday 28 March, 9am–1pm Peppers Manor House, Kater Road, Sutton Forest. Support local, handmade and artisan businesses — and maybe book a high tea while you're there.

Weekly Markets: The Co-op Growers Market runs every Thursday, 3–5:30pm at Bowral Co-op, 85 Kirkham Road. Fresh seasonal fruit and veg, farm meat and eggs, plants, honey, preserves, cheese, ready-made meals and more. The Railway Street Farmers Market runs every Thursday, 3–5pm on the corner of Railway Street and Spring Street, Moss Vale. Regenerative-farmed produce, sourdough bread, sweet treats, free-range eggs, fresh flowers and green juice.

Clean Up Australia Day — Bowral — Saturday 1 March, 9am Meet at Bowral Swimming Pool for the annual Clean Up at Cherry Tree Walk. Organised by the Rotary Club of Bowral-Mittagong. A great family activity and a wonderful way to give back to our beautiful Highlands.

Wingecarribee Shire Seniors Festival — Monday 2–Sunday 15 March This year's theme is "Live Life in Colour." Free and discounted events across the shire — try something new, meet new people, and celebrate our seniors. Full program at wsc.nsw.gov.au.

Colourful Lives, Colourful Stories — Seniors Festival at Berrima District Museum — Various dates 3–11 March A vibrant program of creative, social, and memory-sharing experiences: Trip Down Memory Lane (3 Mar), Carers Art Workshop (4 Mar), Berrima Bus Tours (6 Mar), and Grandparents & Grandkids Art Workshop (11 Mar). All events free, bookings essential. [email protected]

Live Life in Colour — Seniors Festival Atrium Art Exhibition — 26 February–24 March Atrium Gallery, Civic Centre, 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale. Work from local senior artists and craftspeople, plus a digital photo slideshow from U3A students. Official launch Tuesday 3 March at 2:30pm with local authors Paula McLean and Jude Chapman.

Code Club — Interchange Australia — Every Wednesday, 4–5pm Interchange Australia, 3 Forest Lane, Bowral. Free coding for kids aged 8+. Learn Scratch, then level up to Python and JavaScript. No cost to join (NDIS charges apply).

CWA Southern Highlands Evening Branch — Thursday 5 March, 6:30–8:30pm CWA Rooms, Winifred West Park, Main Street, Mittagong. A dynamic and vibrant branch — all are welcome to join in.

International Women's Day Breakfast — Friday 6 March, 8am Park Proxi Gibraltar, 7 Boronia Street, Bowral. This year's theme is "Balance the Scales." Enjoy a hot breakfast with inspiring local keynote speakers including Shruthi Palanisamy (inventor of the Echo-Glove), Ange Clarke (community leader and disability inclusion advocate), and Kylie Bucich (Women's Health Nutritionist). Book via wsc.nsw.gov.au.

Robertson Show — Friday 6 & Saturday 7 March Robertson Showground. A true country show celebrating community, tradition, and the spirit of the Highlands since 1880. Over 140 years of heritage — don't miss it.

Inaugural Bundanoon Portrait Prize & Exhibition — 6–20 March The White Gallery, 39 Railway Avenue, Bundanoon. A vibrant new celebration of portraiture featuring artists from across Australia capturing the faces, stories, and spirit of the Southern Highlands. Presented by Arts Bundanoon. artsbundanoon.org.au/portraitprize

Raise Foundation Fundraising Sausage Sizzle — Friday 7 March, 9am–4pm Bunnings Mittagong, cnr Old Hume Hwy and Tyree Place. Grab a sausage and support youth mentoring programs at Bowral and Moss Vale High Schools. All funds go directly to local mentoring.

Southern Highlands Cycling Race — Sunday 8 March A 25.3km loop through rolling Highlands countryside with over 420m of elevation gain. Catch some of the best cyclists in the country tackling sharp climbs and fast descents.

Southern Highlands View Club — Monday 9 March, 12:30pm Mittagong RSL Club, Bessemer Street. Currently sponsoring four Smith Family Learning for Life students. New members always welcome.

Bowral Garden Club — Monday 9 March, 2pm Bowral Uniting Church Hall, cnr Bendooley and Boolwey Streets. Guest speaker, trading table, and a group of like-minded plant lovers. They also organise coach trips and garden visits.

Southern Highlands Older Women's Network — Monday 9 March, 2pm Oaktree Retirement Village Community Centre, 50 Willow Drive, Moss Vale. Fascinating guest speaker, followed by friendship over afternoon tea.

Oxley College Centre for Ethics — Professor A.C. Grayling — Wednesday 11 March, 6:30–8pm The Peter Craig Centre, Oxley College, 11–29 Railway Road, Burradoo. "Why Democracy Matters and How We Can Protect It." From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference, Professor Grayling reveals the forces undermining democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. oxley.nsw.edu.au

Seniors Week Lunch — Interchange Australia — Wednesday 11 March Mittagong RSL Club. An informative session on aged care services and better banking options for seniors with NAB, followed by a fun game of bingo with great prizes. $20 includes lunch and bingo. Spaces limited — book via Interchange Australia on 02 4868 6688.

Meet the Author: Tammy Huynh — Saturday 21 March, 10–11am Welby Garden Centre, Old Hume Hwy, Welby. Award-winning horticulturist and Gardening Australia presenter Tammy Huynh discusses her book The Plant Book. Plant-care Q&A workshop included. Tickets via Humanitix.

Highlands Running Festival — Sunday 22 March, 7–11am Oxley College Bray Fields, 11 Railway Road, Burradoo. Choose from the 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or the family-friendly 2km Dash along the stunning Bong Bong Common Track. Every runner gets a finisher's medal. $25–$80.

Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands — Sunday 29 March, 8–10am Berrima Market Place Park, cnr Old Hume Highway and Jellore Street. Classic, vintage, veteran and sports cars — you don't need your own, just come for a chat and a coffee. Free event.

Mushroom Tunnel Tours — Every Wednesday & Sunday through March, 9am Departs Mittagong Visitor Information Centre. Step into the extraordinary Mittagong Mushroom Tunnel for a hands-on experience in one of Australia's last remaining commercial mushroom farms. Book online — spots fill quickly.

BreastScreen NSW Van — Moss Vale — From Monday 30 March (through 18 April) Donkin Street, outside Wingecarribee Shire Council's Civic Centre. Free breast screening for women — BreastScreen NSW recommends women aged 50–74 have a screen every two years. Aboriginal women are recommended to screen from age 40. Book at book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50.

Trilogy of Expression — 26 February–3 March Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral. Award-winning artists Jenny Albanis and Claire Donaghy present paintings spanning landscape, still life and abstract. Plus handmade gemstone jewellery by Lisa Lane. A curated studio sale features selected pieces at exceptional value. Gallery open daily 10am–4pm.

Inaugural Bundanoon Portrait Prize & Exhibition — 6–20 March The White Gallery, 39 Railway Avenue, Bundanoon. Artists from across Australia capture the faces, stories, and spirit of the Southern Highlands. Presented by Arts Bundanoon. artsbundanoon.org.au/portraitprize

Live Life in Colour — Seniors Festival Atrium Art Exhibition — 26 February–24 March Atrium Gallery, Civic Centre, 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale. Local senior artists and craftspeople. Official launch Tuesday 3 March at 2:30pm.

Brought to you by Highland FM's Live Music Gig Guide — submit your gig at highlandfm.org.au/music-events

Tapestry: The Carole King Experience — Sunday 1 March, 4pm Robertson Public House & Kitchen, 89 Hoddle Street, Robertson. Far more than a tribute — rich storytelling, lush arrangements, and a production style that blends Laurel Canyon intimacy with concert-stage energy. A soul-stirring journey. robertsonpublichouse.com.au

Music in the Southern Highlands Festival — 3–8 March Milton Park Country House Hotel. Six days of exclusive concerts as part of Hayllar Music Tours. Eight performances, gourmet meals, guided Berrima walking tour, and a visit to Retford Park. hayllarmusictours.com

Emerging Artist Concert Series — The Orpheus Quintet — Wednesday 4 March, 1:15–2pm St Jude's Church, 38 Bendooley Street, Bowral. The Orpheus Quintet are the Australian Festival of Chamber Music Fellows for 2026, bringing a fresh edge to music for wind ensemble — oboe, clarinet, bassoon, flute, and French horn. A program spanning continents and generations, featuring Coleman, Ligeti, Nielsen, and Pilss. Tickets via Humanitix. collections.humanitix.com/emerging-artist-concert-series-2026

Music Café By Night — Pakedano — Friday 13 March, 7–9pm (doors 6:30pm) CTC Robertson, 58–60 Hoddle Street. Classic swing to modern Latin jazz from this Illawarra quartet — Paul Cooper (keys), Keith Horton (guitar), Neil Cairns (double bass), David Gale (drums). First in the 2026 Music Café By Night series. $25/$20, under-16s gold coin. Café and fundraising bar open for drinks and snacks. robertsonctc.org.au

Ranagri (England) w/ Andrea Kirwin — Tuesday 17 March, doors 6pm, show 6:30pm Bundanoon Uniting Church, 4 Church Street, Bundanoon. Peace Run Records and the Bundanoon Folk Festival are proud to present Ranagri in Australia for the first time. An award-winning folk band from Ireland and England with a mesmerising blend of voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp, and bodhrán. Supported by Australian/Fijian folk-soul singer Andrea Kirwin. Tickets limited to 80 — book in advance. $20–$30. events.humanitix.com

English & French Baroque Concert — Thursday 19 March Exquisite music from the English and French Baroque brought to the community.

Jamie Agius Live — Thursday 20 March, 7pm Robertson Public House & Kitchen. Jamie hails from Goulburn and is a regular at Tamworth's Tudor Hotel. Country, country rock, ballads, Australiana, rock'n'roll and pub rock — he knows how to read a crowd. Bookings recommended. robertsonpublichouse.com.au

Higher Than High — Live at Camden Show — Saturday 21 March, 2pm Camden Show, Main Stage, 191 Argyle Street, Camden. Higher Than High are one of the fabulous bands from Interchange Australia's inclusive music program. If you're at the show, make sure you get along to support them. interchangeau.org/music

Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra — "Variations" — Friday 21 March, 7:30pm & Saturday 22 March, 2:30pm Bowral Memorial Hall, 16–24 Bendooley Street. The first concert series of 2026, featuring young Moss Vale violinist Bryn Wiseman. Program includes Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmila overture, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, and Elgar's iconic Enigma Variations. shso.org.au

Loki Hines Live on The Deck — Sunday 22 March, 1–4pm Dormie House, 38 Arthur Street, Moss Vale. Kick back to the sounds of acoustic guitar at its best. Free entry. mossvalegolfclub.com.au

Sacred Choral Music — Tenebrae — Friday 27 March A concert performance of Tenebrae — a program of sacred choral music.

SHCS Community Bush Dance — Friday 27 March Southern Highlands Christian School. Dust off your boots and get the family together.

Bundanoon Folk Session — 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm Bundanoon Club. Mainly collected folk tunes from Australia and around the globe. All welcome.

tuneDin with Tommy & Harrison — Wednesdays & Fridays, 12–2pm (NEW) We're thrilled to welcome Tommy and Harrison as Highland FM's newest presenters. tuneDin is part of our Inclusive Voices program, a partnership with Interchange Australia to give everyone in the Southern Highlands a voice on community radio. Tune in Wednesdays and Fridays over lunch — you're going to love these two.

Blues on Your Wireless with Tim Lancaster — Mondays, 8–10pm (RETURNING) Great news for blues lovers — Tim Lancaster is back on the airwaves with Blues on Your Wireless, Monday nights from eight 'til ten. If you've missed Tim's deep dives into the blues, your wait is over. Welcome back, Tim.

Platters That Matter with Warren Barnett — Saturdays, 7–10pm (700th EPISODE!) On the 28th of February, Warren Barnett — Wazz to those who know him — hit a remarkable milestone: his 700th episode of Platters That Matter. Seven hundred Saturday nights. Let that sink in.

Warren has been presenting this show since 2008, and it's become one of Highland FM's most beloved programs, with loyal listeners tuning in not just across the Highlands but around the world. And when you know Warren's background, you understand why. He's spent over 55 years in the Australian music industry as a mastering engineer, starting at EMI Records back in 1969 and going on to work at Festival Records, Sony Music, and Warner. Along the way he's worked with some of the greats of the Australian music scene — and a few international legends too. With over 30 years in community radio on top of that, there aren't many people who know music and radio the way Wazz does.

At the most recent AGM, the station recognised Warren's extraordinary contribution by awarding him Lifetime Membership of Highland FM — a fitting honour for someone who has given so much to this station and this community.

Every Saturday night from seven 'til ten, he brings all of that knowledge, passion, and warmth to your speakers. If you haven't tuned in yet, this is your invitation. And Warren — congratulations from all of us at the station. Here's to the next 700.

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