This Teenage Life is a podcast made by teens about their ideas, stories, and unique perspectives in the middle of their own growth as humans. Please feel free to reach out to us at team@thisteenagelife.org, we love hearing from listeners.
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Molly Southgate interviews authors about their latest books, favorite book series, and more.
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A show dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Join us as we interview artists, actors and creative beings who are giving permission to themselves – and others! Please support this podcast on Patreon -link is below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/areyouwaitingforpermission
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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Stories and conversations from the end of America. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://lennyflatley.substack.com My book NEW AGE GRIFTER: THE TRUE STORY OF GABRIEL OF URANTIA AND HIS COSMIC FAMILY is available for preorder *now* from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/new-age-grifter-the-true-story-of-gabriel-of-urantia-and-his-cosmic-family/9781627311106 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failedstateupdate/support
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Fake news, oppressive patriarchy, and an overall impending sense of doom: Join us as "Aunt" Kelly Anneken & Molly "Ofmitchell" Sanchez discuss this and more in Red All Over, a podcast that explores The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu, Alias Grace on Netflix, the works of Margaret Atwood and (weirdly) not current events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fascinating People, Fascinating stories. If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it. If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artis ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/james-green43/subscribe Trading Fours is a music podcast that focuses on musicians in Kansas City and around the world. Your host is Jamie Green. Jamie is a guitarist who has played in numerous bands you've never heard of! It is a casual conversation with musicians about their craft and their creative process. "Trading Fours" is a musical term that means each musician plays a solo for 4 measures. Jamie is the son of a jazz trumpeter and music educa ...
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Learn the BEST strategies from the biggest names in eCommerce. Season 1 is all about having something good to say, saying it well and saying it often. See why this is the HOTTEST new digital marketing podcast.
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We Can Do This is a podcast that connects people looking to create meaningful change with the tools, skills, and community they need to stay the course and make an impact. It's hosted by founder Sean Pritzkau, and brings together social entrepreneurs and experts on topics such as marketing, branding, no-code, and more.
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We Make Southampton Podcasts: Southampton Teenage COVID journals
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What was going through the minds and hearts of our teenagers during the pandemic? From ‘this is nothing to worry about’ to ‘OMG, we’re all going to die', their frank, moving and often funny reflections have been captured by a group of Southampton teenagers talking to their peers, as part of learning to put together a podcast from start to finish. The stories captured in 6 episodes 15/20min long are ultimately stories of resilience and abrupt onset of maturity.This first episode offers an int ...
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'Side, back, front?' What's the best position for a good night's sleep?
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There are plenty of devices on the market that aim to help improve your sleep posture, but does it really need shifting? Professor Danny Eckert looks at why we like to sleep in a certain position, and when those positions can get in the way of a good night's sleep.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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We can acquire food allergies as adults. Can it be avoided?
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While far less common than developing an allergy in childhood, adults can get food allergies too. Professor Clare Collins looks at causes adults to acquire food allergies and whether there is any way to avoid it.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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If you labelled a child 'selfish', 'spoiled', or 'maladjusted' because of their skin colour or religion you'd be rightfully accused of discrimination. So why do people feel entitled to make the same judgements about only children. Myths about only children have persisted for decades despite being debunked time and time again. Professor Toni Falbo a…
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Ask Aunty: a tricky bathroom situation at work
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You ride your bike to work, and so does your senior colleague. When you enter the shower, you always find that your senior colleague is leaving their hair around the drain. It might be time for a difficult conversation. Can you ask them to clean the shower before leaving, or would that make things unbearably awkward?…
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If you look up the word 'risk' in the dictionary you may well find that it refers to the possibility of something bad happening, but it can also be an opportunity to evolve. Clinical psychologist Dr Charlotte Keating joins Beverley Wang to talk risk and personal growth. Charlotte discusses how our upbringing can determine our appetite for risk taki…
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A conversation with your hosts, Meridith and Joseph!
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Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Al…
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Have you ever gone to the perfect holiday spot and thought: I wish I could just live here forever? What is it like for the people who actually do? From the busy days of peak season to the slow days when the crowds go home, how does that change life for the people who live there all year round? And can that understanding help us to become better tou…
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Here's What I Know: Dr Yves Rees on why we need to feel our feelings
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Dr Yves Rees is a historian, author and podcaster and prominent voice on issues and experiences of gender diversity. They share how taking up ocean swimming with the Salty Slags club boosted their wellbeing, and why they make an effort to sit with the hard feelings.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Feeling ‘suffocated’ by the role of mother and wife, Molly Roden Winter found an outlet - polyamory
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When teacher Molly Roden Winter’s husband is home late, leaving her to put the kids to bed (again), she storms out of the house, finding herself at a bar exchanging numbers with a cute guy. Molly never expects to pursue it, until she gets back home to learn her husband knows about the encounter. What follows is a complete transformation of Molly’s …
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Travis Richey | The Vampires' Curse (Decimus Book 1)
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Molly talks with Travis Richey about his book, "The Vampires’ Curse (Decimus Book 1). You can purchase Travis' book here, directly from his publisher. Buying through this link means he gets more than through other sources. https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/the-vampires-curse-decimus-book-1/ ABOUT "THE VAMPIRES' CURSE" Since he was turned ce…
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When you walk through the city or just pop down to the shops, it can feel like everyone has a set of headphones glued to their ears While work-related hearing loss has gone down in Australia over the last few decades, the World Health Organisation suggested that more than 1 Billion young people are at risk of hearing problems - in part because of t…
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How are bank branch closures affecting you?
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A Senate report says banking services and access to cash should be considered an essential service in Australia, and has called for a new banking code, which would prohibit banks from closing local branches in regional areas without consultation. The report, which also calls for investigation into the feasibility of a publicly owned bank, has been …
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'I lost my sister in my parent's divorce'
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Jane Cafarella was separated from her sister when her parents divorced, each taking one child with them. But well before that while living under the same roof her parents had already claimed a child each. For Jane it was her mother, and for her sister, Julie, her father. How this, and living with lymphodoema, played out across Jane's life is captur…
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Transitioning from High School to College
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High school seniors are about to graduate, and many will head to college. Starting college can come with a whole set of uknowns and distorted expectations of how the transition "should" go. In this episode, This Teenage Life contributor, Ummul, shares voice recordings of herself and her frieends from their freshman year. They share about their expe…
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Pre-frailty can start in your 40s but exercise will turn it around
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We have all been conditioned to think that being frail and prone to falls is an inevitable product of ageing. But research suggests that frailty, and its precursor pre-frailty, are partially a product of our lifestyle. A new study suggests that simple exercises with resistance bands can help turn things around, and this may enable people to age wel…
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Meet the advisors behind the federal government’s new consent campaign
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1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men have reported experiencing sexual violence in Australia. And recent surveys suggest that many Australians feel confused around issues of consent. The Federal Government has begun rolling out a $40 million dollar campaign called Consent Can't Wait, which looks at some of the big questions . How much of a difference can a…
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Charles Agron - Writer / Actor/ Producer (Altered Reality)
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Charles Agron Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Charles Agron. Charles is a writer, actor, director, and producer of independent films. In this episode, we discuss his previous career as a Washington Lobbyist, and what made him get out of that business. Then we talk about why he decided to not only be an actor; but also a…
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Are we under too much pressure to 'age well'?
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It may seem like living longer is the latest in a long set of goals you're being asked to achieve. But should having a meaningful and happier life, no matter the duration, be a more desirable goal? And what helps that happen?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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'Ghost jobs' are on the rise and frustrating jobseekers. So how do you spot one?
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'Ghost jobs' are ads for positions that employers have no intention are filling, and they are on the rise. Recruiters have all sorts of reasons for doing this - from building their general candidate pool, to giving an impression of growth, but they're making the job market look healthier than it is and eroding jobseeker trust. How is this allowed, …
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What happens when you donate your body to science?
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Whole body donation is critical for teaching medical students anatomy and supporting forensic research. But those in universities are reporting students are getting less time with and access to real cadavers. Are people not donating or is something else going on? We look at why body donation is crucial to medicine and how the process works.…
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Ask Aunty: do I need to be friends with the parents of my child's best friend?
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You reach a breaking point after the parent of your child's bestie behaves disrespectfully. They ask for favours and show little gratitude when you go out of your way for them. You stop giving their child lifts to school. Do you need mend relations for the sake of your daughter?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Making a good first impression can be hard. You want to act natural, but the harder you try the less natural you can seem. So how do we get out of the way of ourselves and connect with those around us? A hostage negotiator and a psychologist share their insights on how to win at making a good first impression.…
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In search of the elusive idea of free time
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Head far enough back in history, and really not all that far, and the idea of consistent free time was one enjoyed by a relatively small elite. Indeed, the 5 day work week that many of us take for granted now, didn't come about until the early twentieth Century. But what happened to the idea that some economists were touting after the industrial re…
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Here's What I Know: Lisa Millar is making time to smile more
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ABC News Breakfast co-host Lisa Millar has had a storied career bringing you the big stories from abroad and at home, and championing a few muster dogs too. She reflects on some of her big achievements, opens up about a few regrets, and shares her golden tip for dealing with critical emails.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The very healthy Mediterranean diet is now all the rage. But the original Greek-Australian food? An ice cream sundae
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These days, it’s hard to talk food and lifestyle without someone singing the praises of the Mediterranean diet, but Greek food was originally so unfamiliar to the Anglo-Australian palate that savvy cafe owners had to sneak it in behind a very different cuisine- American food. Yes, milkshakes, hamburgers, and ice cream sundaes were the first foods i…
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How can a scarcity mindset lead to hoarding tendencies?
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Some of us might have a bottom drawer with a random collection of items we've collected over time or an appliance that we always tell ourselves we'll repair. Trauma manifests in various ways, and hoarding tendencies might just be one of them. So, how does it affect immigrant communities that may have experienced displacement, unpredictability, or e…
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The role of class in our intimate relationships
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Many of us like to think of Australia as fairly egalitarian, where anyone can rise above their beginnings and find success. For some of us, that's true. But class can still play a huge role in the opportunities we encounter, and help to shape how we look at the world and at ourselves. Rose Butler and Eve Vincent, the authors of Love Across Class, e…
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To Bali and beyond: How a 'bucket list' can benefit those living with cancer
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How do you feel about the notion of a bucket list? Have you made one? And if you have, what's on it? Dr. Leah Williams Veazey has co-authored a study looking into meaning, mobility and mortality after a cancer diagnosis. It reveals the significance of the bucket list in the life of cancer patients. And travel that comes in on the top.…
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Rural patients deserve better healthcare: supporting kids with chronic illness in remote Australia
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There are significant areas of concern in paediatric care for chronic illnesses within regional and rural Australia, including delayed diagnosis, lack of mental health support, and inadequate attention tailored to the needs of young people. How can we do better to support our kids in managing a life-altering chronic disease outside of capital citie…
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Advocates welcome increase in home care packages but say more support is needed
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The Federal Government has announced it will provide 24,000 additional home care packages in 2024-25, with the aim of supporting more people to age at home, rather than move into an aged care facility. While this increase has been welcomed, industry experts, those relying on home care packages and carers say not only is more funding is needed to su…
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Chelsey Weber Smith - Poet / Podcast Host (American Hysteria)
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Chelsey Weber Smith Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chelsey Weber Smith. Chelsey is the host of the amazingly popular podcast American Hysteria. In this episode, we chat about why they got a master's degree in poetry, and how that specific degree helps in their current career. We also get into the pitfalls of running a …
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"An incredible grounding practice:" How native beekeeping can connect you to the environment
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Australia is home to dozens of species of native bees, including 11 kinds of stingless bees. Native beekeeping is a growing hobby, and a growing industry, but if you don't have a hive yourself, how can you start? Sarah Hamilton shares how looking after bees can make you more connected to the world around you.…
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Dads get empty nest syndrome too. Here's how fathers can cope when their adults kids move out
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It's a big milestone when your kids leave the nest, but it can leave you feeling a bit... empty. And while there's plenty of literature about that empty nest syndrome when it comes to mothers, fathers also struggle with their kids' transition to adulthood. We look at where dads can go to open up about their grief and how they can reframe their role…
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Tough times change us, and that's OK: what resilience really means
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When times are tough, like they are for many of us at the moment, the thing we keep coming back to is resilience. You gotta push through, bounce back, find a way to be ok. But what if we're wrong about what resilience really looks like? Dr Helen Street is a social psychologist and her new book The Impossible Question of Living Well looks at why liv…
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Ask Aunty: when someone uses your name in their book
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Your brother in law has just published his first work of fiction, a novel. But he's used your name to identify one of the worst characters in the book. The author, his mother and your husband don't think this is a big deal. You've tried to express how hurt you are but no one wants to address it. What can you do with these feelings?…
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Being honest can be equal parts scary and liberating. It can take a while to work up to being honest with someone, and it can feel confronting when someone is honest with you. The term 'radical honesty' has been bandied about the internet lately. Proponents claim it can reduce stress and help us feel more connected to those around us. But the art o…
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Diego Báez | Yagueareté White: Poems (Camino del Sol)
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Molly talks with Diego Báez about his book, "Yagueareté White: Poems (Camino del Sol). ABOUT YAGUEARETÉ WHITE: POEMS In Diego Báez’s debut collection, Yaguareté White, English, Spanish, and Guaraní encounter each other through the elusive yet potent figure of the jaguar. The son of a Paraguayan father and a mother from Pennsylvania, Báez grew up in…
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The past and present of protests on campus
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Students have gathered on campuses across Australia to protest their universities' involvement with weapons manufacturers and with the state of Israel. Deakin University and the ANU have called time on the protests, but the Group of 8 released a statement of principals which includes support for "the right to peaceful, non-violent demonstrations on…
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Here's What I Know: Marcia Hines' golden rule
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Marcia Hines is Australia's queen of disco and a long-time fixture on our TV screens judging and mentoring aspiring stars. She shares the best advice she received from her mother and how she plans to spend her kids' inheritance.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Is your work addiction making you miserable? Here's what life looks like for a workaholic in recovery
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As the youngest and only female executive general manager at one of Australia’s Top 200 listed financial service companies, Jo Wagstaff appeared to have it all: a corner office overlooking Sydney harbour, a new BMW bought outright with her latest bonus, a beautiful home, husband and son. But underneath, she was ‘barely keeping it together’. And one…
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Have you ever turned down the wrong street on your way home and found yourself surprised by your own town? Even the most exciting city can begin to feel familiar, even a little boring, but what happens if you embrace those wrong turns or even treat your city like a tourist? Professor Stephen Dobson shares his thoughts on why we should take a fresh …
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Relief and reform: will this budget ease the cost-of-living pressures for your household?
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The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has been at pains to call this a "responsible" budget. And it's clear that the Government is hoping to convince the Reserve Bank that an interest cut is warranted by the end of the year. But, with many Australian's still feeling the pressure of the increased cost of living, does the budget do enough to balance the chall…
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Paulie Stewart OAM, from punk rock to singing with nuns
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Anybody hanging out in the Melbourne early 80's music scene will know Painters and Dockers, the veteran punk band fronted by Paulie Stewart. But these days you are far more likely to hear him singing with the Alma nuns in Timor Leste. Paulie's activist work is shaped by a personal tragedy and you might even say his music was too.…
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Libraries seeing an increase in attempts to ban books
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The recent move by Cumberland Council in Western Sydney to ban books about same sex parenting in its libraries is not a one off. The Australian Library and Information Association says there has been an increase in so-called book challenges in Australia, where community members try to have certain books removed from library shelves. The move echoes…
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Calls for increased childcare subsidies for First Nations families
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Ahead of the Federal budget, SNAICC, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is calling for childcare and early education to be made more affordable for First Nations families, through subsidies that would provide up to 30 hours of free access to childcare. SNAICC and parts of the Aboriginal community-controlled early lear…
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After 4 1/2 years and 160 episodes, I've decided it's time to say goodbye to Trading Fours! You can still follow me on my historical murder podcast, Going to Killing City. For the last episode, I had a delightful chat with Tim Easton talking all about his new album, living in Japan, his influences and much much more. Thanks to all of you who listen…
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Joseph Millson - Actor / Writer / Producer / Author - (Signs of Life ) / (War Blade)
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Joseph Millson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joseph Millson. Joseph is an actor, a writer, a producer, and a poet. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be an actor, and some of the projects he has worked on, including Dragonheart, War Blade, The Amateur, and the forthcoming Signs of Life. We also touch on his…
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