Best Fossil Farms Podcasts (2024)

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Deer are 'protected wildlife' in Victoria. These hunters want it to stay that way 25:00

1h ago25:00

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Deer are listed as "game" in Victoria to be only hunted by registered hunters under strict conditions. Other parts of the country classify the introduced animal as a "pest".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Food Show Fun 31:56

2h ago31:56

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Everyone listening to this podcast is considered a foodie, but how many have ever been to an industry Food Show? This week Ben and Katie pull back the curtain and let you know what goes on at these industry wide events. Be sure to like, subscribe, and rate the show! New episodes every other Wednesday.…

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Ken Faulkner — a natural horseman 53:06

44m ago53:06

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Ken Faulkner has become so respected for how he can transform horses and their riders, people travel from all over the world to learn from him. But after a life-threatening riding accident on his favourite horse, Smoke, Ken had to learn to walk and ride again, rediscovering himself in the processBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW 24:59

2h ago24:59

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The detection comes after a major migration of beehives arrived in Victoria for the annual pollination of almond and stonefruit crops.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ailsa Piper — Lucky in Love 53:24

1h ago53:24

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In 2014, her husband's unexpected death cast her adrift in a sea of grief, but bit by bit life called her backBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why Jane Goodall still insists on hope (via The Current) 25:53

1h ago25:53

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Jane Goodall believes we’re living through very dark times indeed, but the renowned primatologist continues to see hope as a basic survival strategy. In a special bonus episode from The Current with Matt Galloway, she explains why. Goodall offers her perspective as someone born during the Great Depression, who lived through World War II, and who se…

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Byron Bay Bluesfest announces it will end for good after 2025 event 24:59

17h ago24:59

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Singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke said some of her "most peak experiences on stage" had been at Bluesfest and mourned lost opportunities for future generations of musicians,. "Australian artists who are up and coming, who are honing their craft, really rely on these festivals," she said.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The farm that Carol built 50:12

29m ago50:12

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On Carol Perry’s communal farm there’s ‘no loneliness, and no mortgages’. It’s a long way from the life her parents expected her to lead, and she got there after an overseas motorbike tour and teaching in a war zoneBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Would you recognise your home in a video game? Press A to visit Australia 24:59

3h ago24:59

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Will Australia's next iconic artwork be a game? As the industry matures, a growing suite of Aussie game developers is helping players explore never-before-seen regions and communities.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mummy bundles, fossils and DNA 48:48

2d ago48:48

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Kim McKay is the Director and CEO of The Australian Museum, responsible for 22 million objects that tell the history of the world (Content warning: this episode discusses human remains held in museums and the repatriation process. Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander peoples, please listen with care.)…

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Pilot flying stolen helicopter killed after crashing into Cairns hotel 25:09

1d ago25:09

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A helicopter that crashed into a Far North Queensland hotel roof was stolen before being taken on an "unauthorised flight", the aviation company it belonged to has confirmed.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'More than cheesecake' — humanity's shared musical history 50:24

1d ago50:24

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Like tracing the cultural history of breathing or love, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly when, how or why humans started making music. But composer and broadcaster Andrew Ford has uncovered the story of music, from pre-historic times to nowBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The creators trying to 'shove climate change' into your feed 26:14

6d ago26:14

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Not everyone is hungry for climate content in the crowded social media landscape, but some Canadian content creators are determined to get Tik Tok, Youtube and Instagram users engaged in the climate conversation. Karishma Porwal (a.k.a. @karishmaclimategirl), Hazel Thayer (a.k.a. @hazelisonline), and Aaron Hagey-MacKay (a.k.a. @the_goose_media) sha…

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As Victoria prepares to plant millions of pines, advocates are calling for more native wildlife corridors 25:10

4d ago25:10

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As demand for plantation timber grows, wildlife advocates would like to see biodiversity corridors between plantations.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: The silver medal that changed Laurie Lawrence 48:54

4d ago48:54

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As a child, the superstar swim coach lived with a chronic lung condition, and had part of a lung removed. In 1956, a huge event held in his family's backyard changed the course of his life (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Answers found in prehistoric cold case at 8-million-year-old fossil bed 25:09

5d ago25:09

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Palaeontologists working near Alice Springs uncover for the first time a set of articulated bones and partial skeleton of Ilbandornis woodburnei, a massive bird that once roamed an evolving continent 8 million years ago.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Race Across the World: 16,000km Across Canada with Series 3 Champions Tricia and Cathie 52:54

8d ago52:54

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In the hit UK TV show Race Across the World, teams of two people compete against each other to cover vast distances of the planet using any means other than air travel. The catch is, they’re not allowed mobile phones, or credit cards, and the only money they’re can carry is what the cost of a flight would have been. In order to win, they have to be…

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What's really at stake if we warm past 1.5 (via Threshold) 48:03

8d ago48:03

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After decades of scientific study and political wrangling the world has agreed—at least on paper—that 1.5C of heating must be the upper limit of our impact on the climate system. How could something that sounds so small matter so much? Our friends at Threshold have thoughtfully explored these questions. They are a Peabody Award-winning podcast abou…

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Border protection officials intercept four boats in far northern Western Australia 25:10

6d ago25:10

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Australian authorities have responded after local tour guides and traditional owners spotted four boats moored at Kuri Bay in far northern WA.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: Jana Pittman's turning point 53:00

6d ago53:00

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Jana Pittman became one of Australia's most famous athletes as a young woman. Then at age 30, she found herself at a painful crossroads (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Prisoners eager to forge a career in dairy farming as they near release 25:09

7d ago25:09

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A Victorian prison program is helping inmates prepare for life on the outside by setting them up with the skills and set routine to find careers in the dairy industry.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia Wide 25:09

11d ago25:09

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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: Paralympian Christie Dawes is super/normal 51:06

8d ago51:06

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The Tokyo Paralympics were Christie's seventh as a wheelchair racing competitor, but Christie almost gave up marathons after the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the most frightening experience of her life (CW: mention of suicide) (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A quick, DIY solution to keep you safe on a smoky day 26:43

13d ago26:43

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Air purifiers can cost a lot, so why not make your own for less money? We meet a group of seniors in Vancouver’s Chinatown learning to build their own air cleaners – and hear why the workshop they’re attending does more than support physical health. Then – a historian unearths lessons about handling heat across centuries in the Middle East. He argu…

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Renewal is at the heart of Garma 2024 after Voice referendum defeat 25:10

11d ago25:10

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The Garma festival, held on Arnhem Land in the remote Northern Territory, is taking place for the first time since the Indigenous Voice to Parliament was voted down by more than 60 per cent of voters.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: The life of Anna Meares 52:30

11d ago52:30

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Anna's stellar cycling career saw her smash Australian Olympic records and become the World Champion 11 times. Then to the surprise of many, she walked away from cycling for good, returning to the world stage as Australia's Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Lydia's search for shelter led her to Tasmania, but youth homelessness is also on the rise there 25:08

12d ago25:08

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10 per cent of Tasmanians aged 15 to 19 surveyed say they've been homeless in the previous 12 months, according to a study from Mission Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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ENCORE: They spoke out against fossil fuels. Then came the backlash. 27:57

13d ago27:57

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From “packs of wolves” spreading disinformation online, to death threats, these women have paid a high cost for their climate advocacy work. As a family physician, Dr. Melissa Lem knew she could not stay silent on the dangers of climate change once she started to learn more. Climate advocate Tzeporah Berman waded into Alberta politics and got more …

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'Bring them home': Hundreds call for answers after mysterious disappearances of Indigenous men 25:10

13d ago25:10

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Hundreds of people have rallied in three regional WA towns to raise awareness about the disappearances of seven Indigenous men.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: Lisa Curry on winning gold and losing Jaimi 51:48

14d ago51:48

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Swimmer and entrepreneur Lisa Curry's life has been full of highs and lows both in and out of the pool. But it was the death of her daughter, Jaimi, that completely changed her. This is how Lisa fought to get her old self back after her unimaginable loss (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thousands rally against domestic and gender-based violence across Australia 25:00

19d ago25:00

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Harrowing stories of survival and anguish have been shared by victims and their loved ones at rallies across Australia, where organisers have demanded an end to gendered violence and the culture of victim-blaming.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Conversations Gold: Patrick Johnson's golden run 49:30

15d ago49:30

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How a boy who grew up on a fishing trawler became the first man in Australia to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A wildfire in Jasper and fears of an overheated Olympics 27:54

17d ago27:54

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As the fires rage on in Jasper National Park, we check in on a former firefighter about the battle beyond the flames. Meanwhile, Olympic organizers may have had green dreams for the 2024 Paris Games. But will those dreams melt away under the threat of extreme heat? Journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Goodell, says it’s a pivotal …

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Investigators head to remote cattle station in search of fatal helicopter crash answers 24:59

22d ago24:59

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Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators have travelled to Broome after a remote helicopter crash at Mount Anderson Station.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bruce McAvaney — what a legend, what a champion 51:42

19d ago51:42

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Bruce McAvaney is the voice of Australian sport, with a commentating style built on his relentless work ethic and genuine passion. But if he hadn't chucked a sickie one day while working as a public servant, the past 50 years of Australian sport might have sounded very differentBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Researchers have solved a maritime mystery spanning more than half a century 24:59

23d ago24:59

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Researchers have solved a maritime mystery spanning more than half a century, finally bringing closure to those left behind.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Louise Kennedy on Belfast, bombs and a disastrous pav 52:12

21d ago52:12

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Writer Louise Kennedy grew up at the height of The Troubles, just outside of Belfast, where violence was ever-present. When her family's pub was bombed, they decided to move south, where Louise trained as a chef. But after decades of working in the kitchen, a chance invitation to a writer's group lead to an unexpected new career (R)…

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