Returning to Australia, Catterns rejoined Triple J as the full-time morning show announcer. Triple J had begun to broadcast nationally and had also just launched its long-running "Unearthed" initiative. At Triple J, Catterns aired a selection of memorable and popular interviews with subjects like David Bowie, Michael Hutchence, Jeff Buckley and then Prime Minister Paul Keating. Catterns went on to host Triple J's drive program before making the move to ABC Local Radio, presenting the evening program across Australia (from the ABC Studios in Lismore, returning to one of her favourite spots on the NSW north coast).