Rex Stephens spoke with Ian Macca McNamara on ABC Radio Sunday show, about all things budgies. Macca makes a case that the quintessential budgies should be the “National Bird of Australia”. Listen to the interview here.

A big thank you to Pembo & Will for the shout out for the NEBS 50th on FIVEaa’s Thursday morning’s program to the Budgerigar community. David Penberthy and Will Goodings host breakfast on FIVEaa, weekdays 6am – 9am. Relevant, engaging,…

Christian: The Journey to National Champion In an exclusive interview with ABC South West WA, Dominique Bayens sits down with Troy Holmes, the President of the Budgerigar Council of South Australia (BCSA), to delve into the inspiring story behind his…

Why Everyone Deserves a Budgie, 2GB Sydney As the saying goes, while every child may deserve a dog, have you ever considered that everyone deserves a budgie? Troy Holmes, President of The Budgerigar Council of South Australia, highlights to 2GB’s…

Andy McLaren Discusses the Popularity of Budgerigars as Affordable Pets with Troy Holmes on 3AW In an enlightening segment on 3AW, Andy McLaren delves into the rising popularity of budgerigars, especially in light of the current cost-of-living crisis. As expenses…

Uncovering the Secrets of Budgie Grooming on 6PR’s THE NIGHTSHIFT Listen to 6PR’s very own Tod Johnston for an intriguing conversation with Troy Holmes, the President of the Budgerigar Council of South Australia (BCSA). In this captivating segment of THE…

Kim Napier Interview The President of the BCSA, Troy Holmes, recently had the opportunity to speak with Kim Napier from ABC Northern Tasmania on her popular morning Breakfast program. The conversation centered around the much-anticipated National titles. This is a…

Why Budgies Make Great Mental Health Companions Check out Curtain FM Jenny Seaton’s interview with BCSA President Troy Holmes on why Budgies are great for your mental health. An Adelaide budgie enthusiast tells us why spending time with his 400…

Stressed out? Try ‘Budgie Therapy’ Thanks to Ben O’Shea from Perth Now for hosting the Budgerigar Council of South Australia President Troy Holmes on the Show earlier today, to discuss the virtues of enjoying time with your budgies. Owners of…

A Budgie for Christmas? Why Budgies are Santa’s Best Kept Secret! Lucy Lokan and David Penberthy from FIVEaa Adelaide interview Budgerigar Council of South Australia President Troy Holmes on the balance that a budgie strikes in affordability and interaction, as…

FIVEAA Interview 27 October 2023 AM David Penberthy & Will Goodings from FIVEAA interviewed Troy Holmes, BCSA President, on the upcoming Budgie Fest. It was an ambush of sorts, as Troy put forward to David Penberthy to become one of…

MEDIA ALERT (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)   BUDGIE FEST UPDATE – 11am to 2pm Saturday, October 28 2023 Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor   Get set for Budgie FEST … the most colourful family and kid friendly event of…

ABC North Tasmania Interview on Budgies Being Popular Pet Kim Napier from ABC Northern Tasmania spoke with Budgerigar Council of South Australia President, Troy Holmes about the companion pet experiencing a surge in popularity. For a copy of the interview,…

Radio 4KZ Budgerigar Popularity Interview Our Budgerigar Council of South Australia President, Troy Holmes, spoke with Radio 4KZ in North Queensland regarding the popularity of the modern-day budgie, and why it ranks as one of the world’s most popular pets.…

5AA Budgie Fest Interview President of the Budgerigar Council of South Australia, Troy Holmes, spoke with David Penberthy & Will Goodings from 1395 5AA regarding the upcoming Budgie Fest. Recording from October 4th 2023 at 6:35 AM. A link to…