| This month we celebrate Easter – the most important religious feast of the Christian calendar. Read on for Alan Jones's poignant Easter message. Also this month: |  |
|  Alan Jones's Easter Message | |  Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the 2GB newsletter. Thanks for reading this, but more importantly, thank you for listening.
A lot will be written and said in the lead-up to Easter, about its meaning and its relevance. The overriding concern is that the Easter message will be lost in all the activity and commercialism surrounding it. When young people talk about bible bashing, they refer to the often unintelligible presentation of historical facts and religious symbols. Yet Easter is about things we confront every day. It's about one man, Jesus of Nazareth, a teacher, a man of principle, values and vision. He was done in by the abuse of power and the manipulation of the mob. To this extent, the Jesus story, in its modern form, is a story of evil. It is evil to attack people, to vilify people, to denigrate people or, in the language of Good Friday, to crucify people. The story of evil, symbolised by the crucifixion, can never be ignored. There are many today: the poor, the unemployed, the unskilled, the mentally ill, good people who have had their reputations tarnished by rumour and innuendo. All these people, like Jesus of Nazareth, have their own crosses to bear. So we pause at Easter to think of the burdens and the crucifixions, that society bears. The crucifixion reminds us of the human failings of all of us. Easter is not asking us to be perfect. It is asking us to work a little harder towards getting a better balance between our obvious imperfection and our pursuit of goodness. Even thinking this way today helps cleanse our lives, quicken our resolve and brings us to a better appreciation of Easter Sunday, the day of the resurrection. Because that's the other half of the symbolism of Easter, the rising from the dead and the triumph of good over evil. I wish you a happy and holy Easter. Alan Jones, AO | 
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| | April Trivia | - April begins on the same day of the week as July every year, and as January in leap years.
- April's birth flower are the daisy and sweet pea.
- April's birthstone is the diamond.
- April in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to October in the Southern Hemisphere.
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| | Video Rugby League News is back! | |  G'day, Andrew Moore here,
Even though I may have the perfect head for radio, I'm looking forward to returning this year, each weekday morning during the rugby league season, with Daily Video Rugby League News. Yes, the wardrobe may come from Beach Boys cast-offs, but I'll be bringing you all the latest rugby league information and opinions ... after all, I can't help myself, plus tips for the weekend's games every Friday. Plue, each Monday, we'll wrap up the weekend's action, including video highlights. So make sure you join me, each weekday during the footy season for Daily Video Rugby League News! Simply log on to 2GB.com, click on Audio/Video at the top of the home page and follow the links!  Find out more
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| | April Fool's Day | | The origin of this custom has been much disputed. Many theories have been suggested. But it is commonly accepted that April Fool's Day was started by the French. France was one of the first countries to make January 1 officially New Year's Day, by decree of Charles IX. This was in 1564, before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar which we use today. And so New Year's gifts which had been the feature of April 1 became associated with January 1, and those who disagreed or did not hear about the change of date were fair game for those wits who amused themselves by sending mock presents and playing pranks on April 1. Believe it or not. Happy April Fool's! "April 1st: This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three-hundred and sixty-four." – Mark Twain |
| | The Sydney Royal Easter Show | |  Thursday April 5 to Wednesday April 18, 2007
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest annual event staged in Australia, attracting on average around 1,000,000 showgoers each year. Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park is transformed to play host to a festival unique to Australia and its diverse cultural and rural heritage. Whether it's a culinary feast you desire or a day of adrenaline pumping action, fireworks and fashion, rides and races, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is your ticket to the real Australia. Here at 2GB we have a family pass to give away every hour (6am to midnight AEST) from Monday, March 26 ... all you have to do is listen to 2GB 873. |
| | The "All New" 2GB website | |  As you can see, 2GB.com has undergone a major cosmetic overhaul that has been the result of months of planning and hard work from the digital team. But apart from the new look and feel, we've added new features we hope will make your experience on 2GB.com more enjoyable.
At 2GB we love to talk, particularly to you, our loyal listeners. And your contribution to our programmes is just one of the factors that makes our station number one in Sydney. But why stop at the airwaves? You can now make yourself heard through our new Your Say section on 2GB.com. You can comment on what's being discussed on-air or anything you feel strongly about. You can also read what other users are talking about and respond to their comments. It's a great place to debate the hot topics of the day and have your opinions published. It's easy to use and the best comments will be handed to our presenters to be read out on-air. It's just another way you can interact with our presenters, have your views heard, and be part of the 2GB community. We also have new Podcast pages that make it easier to find your favourite 2GB shows and highlights and download them to your computer or MP3 player. There are also some great competitions and promotions running this month, so log on and enjoy. Damien Mahoney
Head of Digital |
| | ANZAC Day – We Remember April 25 | |  ANZAC Day - 25 April is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the Allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula to clear the Black Sea for the Allied navies. They landed at Gallipoli on April 25, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915, Allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8000 Australian soldiers were killed. News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians at home and April 25 became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day. |
| | NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Holiday Supershow | |  Rosehill Racecourse April 14 to 22, 2007
2GB is celebrating the opening of the NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Holiday Supershow by giving you the chance to win an Evakool Fridge Freezer worth $1200, perfect for any caravan or camping adventure. See Evakool at the Supershow on Level 2, Stand No. 274, and for more Supershow details visit supershow.com.au All you need to do is click on the link below and enter all your details to go into the draw!
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| | Green & Gold Ribbons - Commemorating Anzac Day | |  Commemorating Anzac Day, 2GB and ClubsNSW are once agai supporting the Green & Gold Ribbon Promotion for ANZAC Day. For the past three years we have distributed over 100,000 ribbons to club patrons and guests and due to your overwhelming support, 2007 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet, with over 150,000 ribbons on hand.
Wearing a Green & Gold ribbon is a simple but powerful gesture that honours all those who have fought to defend our country and preserve our freedom. All you need to do is visit your local club in April and ask at reception for your free Green & Gold ribbon. We thank you in advance for your support. |
| | Moments in History this month | | 1st – 1976 - Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
6th – 1896 - The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, 1500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I.
10th – 1970 - Officially resigning from The Beatles, Paul McCartney disbanded the most influential rock group in history at a public news conference. The Beatles hit, 'Let It Be', was riding high on the pop charts at the time.
11th – 1961 - Bob Dylan made his professional singing debut in Greenwich Village. He sang 'Blowin' in the Wind'.
15th – 1912 - The "unsinkable" luxury liner, Titanic, sank.
19th – 1956 - Actress Grace Kelly became Princess Grace of Monaco on this day, when she wed Prince Ranier III.
20th – 2005 - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected Pope. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI.
26th – 1986 – The world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl resulted in 31 deaths.
28th – 1996 - Thirty-five people were killed at Port Arthur in Tasmania. The lone gunman was Martin Bryant. |
| | Happily N'ever After | |  Only at the movies from Thursday April 5
In the tradition of Hoodwinked, Happily N'ever After is a quick witted, contemporary family comedy which threatens to turn the fairytale world upside down. Once upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, all is well: Cinderella's at the ball, Rapunzel's letting her hair down, and Sleeping Beauty's about to get a big smooch. But just as it's all headed for Happily Ever After, there's a slight hitch – the wise Wizard who keeps the scales of Good and Evil in balance goes on holiday, and his two assistants, Munk and Mambo, slip up and let Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother, Frieda, get hold of his magical staff. Her goal: nothing less than to take over Fairy Tale Land, let the Bad Guys win, and turn the ending of all the stories to "Happily N'Ever After". Now Cinderella (Ella, to her friends) is playing in a whole new ball game. Instead of waiting for her handsome Prince to find her, she's got to wake up from her romantic dream, find a way to stop Frieda, and restore the balance of Good and Evil. With her best friend, Rick, at her side, and an unlikely army of Dwarves, Fairies, Munk, and Mambo to back her up, Ella leaps into action. Can she save the day, and find true love where she least expects it? 2GB want to give you the chance to win one of 30 family in-season passes to see this brilliant holiday flick. To enter, simply click on the link below. Enter now |
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