The new season of The Amazing Race Australia is just around the corner, and I caught up with one of the show’s biggest personalities, Beau Ryan, to get an inside look at what’s coming.

Beau isn’t just the face greeting contestants at pit stops—he’s the energy, humour, and heart that drives the show. From stepping onto the starting line with contestants to managing the adrenaline of on-the-road challenges, he shares what it’s really like to be part of one of Australia’s most epic reality competitions.

In this episode, Beau opens up about balancing his busy life—hosting a brand-new Sydney breakfast radio show, traveling for television, and staying connected with family—while still bringing his trademark charm to the screen. He gives me a sneak peek of this season’s jaw-dropping destinations, including the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Java, Taiwan, and Uzbekistan, and dives into the new “Face Off” twist that has teams competing head-to-head.

Here’s a look at some of the questions I asked Beau on the podcast:

• How he balances radio, TV, and travel.
• What it’s like stepping onto the starting line with contestants.
• His most unforgettable destinations from this season.
• Behind-the-scenes of the new “Face Off” twist and pacing challenges.
• Surprising production insights, including the 140-strong crew on the road.
• Handling off-camera drama, like team disqualifications.
• Who he’d choose as a teammate if he were racing.
• Updates on his new Sydney breakfast radio show.
• Rumours about Top Gear Australia and whether he’d get behind the wheel.

Tune in for laughs, insights, and a taste of adventure as Beau Ryan shares the world of The Amazing Race Australia. The podcast is a must-listen for fans eager to see what’s in store for the contestants—and the host himself.

Listen to the full episode of TV Central: One on One now and catch Beau on The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, starting Monday, September 8 at 7.30pm on Channel 10.

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A New Era for 9News Queensland

9News Queensland is turning the page on an exciting new chapter following the retirement of Andrew “Lofty” Lofthouse earlier this year. Joining Melissa Downes at the 6.00pm desk is highly respected journalist Joel Dry — a familiar face to viewers and a trusted storyteller whose career spans natural disasters, Olympic Games, and the halls of Parliament House in Canberra.

In this episode of TV Central: One on One, host Aaron Ryan sits down with Melissa and Joel to talk about the fresh dynamic ahead, their careers, and what Queensland audiences can expect from the new-look bulletin.

Here’s what you’ll hear in the episode:

• Joel’s return to Nine — his early days in Adelaide, move to Brisbane, years in Canberra covering federal politics, and what it means to be back in Queensland news.
• Lessons from the field — from bushfires to the Olympics, the moments that shaped Joel’s reporting style and approach to news.
• Melissa’s reflections — two decades at Nine, the qualities that make a strong news desk partnership, and her thoughts on Joel’s style.
• The new on-air pairing — how the two presenters first met, their early professional interactions, and the energy they hope to bring to the 6.00pm bulletin.
• Connecting with Queensland audiences — how they balance hard-hitting journalism with warmth and trust, and ensure their coverage speaks to metro and regional viewers alike.
• Personal touches — Joel reuniting in the same newsroom with his wife, Nine Europe Correspondent Jessica Milward, plus their favourite Queensland places to unwind.
• Quickfire wrap-up — their first jobs in media, dream stories to cover, and personal messages to viewers as they begin this new chapter.

🎙 Episode highlight: Joel’s first bulletin as weeknight co-presenter airs Monday 18 August on Nine and 9Now.

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Australia’s most electrifying music competition, The Voice Australia, is back for its 14th season—launching Sunday, 10 August at 7.00pm on Seven and 7plus—with a coaching panel like no other.

Pop icon Melanie C (Sporty Spice) makes her debut, joined by GRAMMY-winning hitmaker Richard Marx, Voice veteran Ronan Keating, and our very own Kate Miller-Heidke—back for her second season and determined to win.

Kate’s career is as varied as it is acclaimed: five Top 10 albums, performances at the Metropolitan Opera and English National Opera, four Helpmann Awards for her debut opera The Rabbits, and a Top 10 Eurovision finish in 2019 with Zero Gravity. In 2024, she toured nationally, premiered Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical in the UK, and played her first UK headline show in a decade.

On The Voice Australia Season 14:

• Being the only Aussie coach and why so many contestants connect with her.
• Competing with Richard Marx’s superstar-packed pitch tactics.
• Playful jabs and rivalries—including one sharp exchange with Marx on “experience.”
• New backstage friendships.
• The high-energy coach performance in episode one.
• Why the 2024 talent pool is stronger than ever.
• Mentoring artists beyond the show.
• Her passion for originality in contestants.

Beyond The Voice:

• The irony of a Logie nod for “Best New Talent.”
• Fusing opera, pop, and theatre in her songwriting.
• The biggest artistic risk she’s taken—and its impact.
• New sounds and projects on the horizon.

Personal & Creative Life:

• How motherhood reshaped her approach to music.
• A surprising personal fact.

Big Picture & Philosophy:

• The advice she wishes she’d been given early on.
• The song she’d play for her 20-year-old self.
• What makes a song truly resonate.

Kate Miller-Heidke’s warmth, quick wit, and fearless artistry shine through—whether she’s mentoring rising stars or pushing creative boundaries. This season, her homegrown authenticity feels more essential than ever.

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