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The return of the audio drama series, set in the worlds of Doctor Who. Cast Cleo Proctor - Charlie Craggs Abby McPhail - Lois Chimimba Shawna Thompson - Holly Quin-Ankrah Apex Costa - Freddy Carter Rani Chandra - Anjli Mohindra Morag - Maggie Service Esther - Teri Ann Bobby-Baxter Ed - Sam Stafford Drone - Wilf Scolding Honour Bray - Dervla Kirwan Mr Singh - Irvine Iqbal Receptionist - Denica Fairman Mr Smith - Alexander Armstrong Written by: Juno Dawson, Chris Cornwell, Karissa Hamilton-Ban ...
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The ConFab – a program of conversations with people from Canberra and from around the world. You will get to know their stories, passions their contribution to humanity and hear music that has inspired them during their life’s journey. The Recordings are produced in the studios of 2xxFM 93.3 (on Ngunnawal land on which the program is recorded) and the last six weeks of recordings can be accessed on line or on demand at 2xxfm.org.au
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The Gala Sisters have teamed up with their friends to continue to expand The Gala Sisters' brand! This podcast is on all things WWE. A new episode will air every Thursday before each WWE pay-per-view. The Gala Sisters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegalafam/
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Amar is the President and Founder of charity organisation Turbans 4 Australia. Since 2015, they have been providing assistance to Australians from all walks of life while also promoting multiculturalism and religious tolerance. Turbans 4 Australia has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of thousands of Australians in need. They have assisted people …
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Malcolm Farr was a highly respected senior political journalist in the Canberra Press Gallery covering the Parliament of Australia in Canberra, Australia. Based in Canberra, Malcom was the National Political Editor for News.com.au and contributing writer to The Punch. Most recently he is writing for The Guardian Australia to October 2022. Malcom ha…
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Ann has had a successful career in the public and private sectors. Ann’s professional journey has been diverse. She trained and worked as a Maths/Science Teacher joined a large food manufacturing company as a Quality Assurance Manager and Production Manager, supported her father in a small business venture and worked in Washington DC as a senior di…
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John a Canberra confectioner who founded the experimental ice-creamery Frugii Dessert Laboratory, sadly passed away in 2021. John had long indulged in his hobby — creating unusually flavoured ice-creams and desserts — while selling them from his home, until he launched the business on Braddon's Lonsdale Street. John's creations came to be featured …
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Les Bistronomes Restaurant was founded in 2014 by two French men with a desire to extend Bistronomie to Canberra. It was originally located in the inner location of Braddon. The bistro was relocated to the community suburb of Campbell in 2019 where Clément Chauvin has become the Sole Owner and Executive Chef. Clément has experienced working in 3 an…
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Bernard Collaery is an Australian barrister, lawyer and former politician. Collaery was a member of the ACT first Legislative Assembly. He has served as Deputy Chief Minister and Attorney-General. In 2018, he was charged with disclosing protected intelligence information. The case related to the Australia–East Timor spying scandal however In July 2…
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Emily had previously been interested in depicting highly detailed portraits of Australian wildlife species, but now find herself inspired by the elements these animals leave behind such as bones, shells, feathers, and the plants of their environment. Emily arranges these elements along with treasured ceramic and glassware vessels, as a modern Austr…
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This podcast was recorded in 2020 and is one of my earliest interviews. Unfortunately, Pat's audio is not the greatest and reflects use of a speaker phone in Parliament House. However, Pat's story, his perspective of reconciliation and truth telling as one of Australia outstanding first nation statesperson is highly regarded and will give you an in…
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Adam is a Partner in one of Australia’s major consultancy firms in the area of Climate Change and Sustainability Services. His role is primarily related to addressing the challenges of sustainable development – how can the world sustain a decent standard of living for all current and future human beings in a way that doesn’t undermine the integrity…
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Graeme is a lawyer, author, and company director. His autobiography Finding A Way achieved popular acclaim in 2016. Graeme has led the merger of four blindness agencies to form Vision Australia, and chaired the board of that agency. He is also a Director of: The National Disability Insurance Agency; The State Insurance Regulatory Authority, regulat…
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Jioji Ravulo is the Professor and Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney. His research, writing and areas of interest include mental health and wellbeing, alcohol and other drugs, youth development, marginality and decoloniality. Jioji is involved in various community ba…
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Tonight, we are in conversation with Kaaron who is an Australian author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels. Kaaron is the author of the short story collections Through Splintered Walls, The Grinding House, and Dead Sea Fruit. Her short stories have won Australian Shadows Awards, Ditmar Awards and Aurealis Awards Join m…
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In 2019 while visiting England I spent some time contributing to community radio in Milton Keynes while touring the area we stopped off for a coffee at Twiggs Nurseries and coffee establishment in Buckingham as we were trying to find a decent coffee in the area. Lloyd the owner and barista has selected the best beans available in the country, the b…
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While I was visiting Milton Keynes I spent some time on a community radio station where I meet Nina Castree. During our initial meeting Nina told me that Across Milton Keynes, 1 in 4 children live in poverty, meaning that more than 16,000 children experience the affects of their household not having enough money, sometimes for basics such as school…
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Canberra has a reputation for fantastic coffee, baristas, coffee roasters and a range of great cafes. On any sunny day of the week you will find these cafes (the great ones) full, people enjoying the sun on the streets and if they really fantastic coffee high end bikes leaning up on a wall. One one of thees occasions (after a long cycle ride) I mee…
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Luka is actively involved with various volunteering organisations, including the Rainbow Ranters Toastmasters Club, and is a Justice of the Peace serving the LGBTIAQ+ community. Luka’s volunteer contributions have been recognised at the Volunteering Awards (Canberra Region), in which he has been awarded the Corporate Volunteer Award (2021) and the …
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You may have meet Xavier at a market and saw a number of novels on display and wondered what was the genres and who was the author. I discovered that Xavier was the author and was based in Canberra, Australia. Xavier has published 5 novels, and a few more in the pipeline - including new exploits with Agent Max Shaw! He has a background in communica…
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Mike was a former politician who twice represented the local Division of Eden-Monaro in the Parliament of Australia, Mike was also a member of the Australian Army serving in Somalia, East Timor, Bosnia and Iraq. In April 2020, he resigned from Parliament and is now working in the private sector. We gain a personal perspective of someone who has exp…
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Gala Fam, we're back with another podcast episode! That means it's time for another WWE pay-per-view, it's time go to WAR! **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by The Gala Sisters (Rachel & Rhea): https://www.instagram.com/thegalafam/ MCK (Dylan): https://www.instagram.com/living_on_the_edge_of_glory…
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Have you recently wandered down to the Haigh Park Village Markets in Canberra and came across a stall holder selling Mother’s Treats (We just gather and blend them together to create magic **** Blessings!), who reminds you of the best of the Nimbin culture. Tonight, we gain a personal perspective of someone who has experienced in their young life t…
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Elizabeth is an Australian politician and is currently the leader of the Liberal party of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Elizabeth migrated from South Korea to Australia when she was seven years old and studied law at the Australian National University. Prior to becoming a legislator, Ms. Lee had an active law practice and w…
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Gala Fam, it's that time again, it's time for another WWE pay-per-view. Crown Jewel should be interesting. We share our predictions and thoughts on John Cena's return. **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by The Gala Sisters (Rachel & Rhea): https://www.instagram.com/thegalafam/ MCK (Dylan): https://…
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Peter Strong is a noted public advocate for small business, for community empowerment and for good policy. He has been the CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia. He spent some time working in both the former Soviet Union, China and middle eastern countries working with local communities to manage change and ownership of th…
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By Juno Dawson Cleo is in a race against time to defeat Honour and save the alien refugees of the London Underground. She needs all the help she can get – Abby, Shawna and the Doctor would be useful too. But which side is Apex on? Cleo Proctor - Charlie CraggsAbby McPhail - Lois ChimimbaShawna Thompson - Holly Quin-AnkrahApex Costa - Freddy CarterH…
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Jo (a Greens member of the ACT Assembly) is strongly committed to urgent action on climate change. As a child, Jo was concerned about climate change but assumed that by the time she grew up someone would have fixed the problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case and so Jo has decided to do everything in her power to help find solutions. Jo started…
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Working as part of a university and industry research team, Vincent has learned the value of making the most of what is made available to you. By pressing whole apples, Vincent and the joint research team from the University of Newcastle and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, have found a way to enrich the nutritional and economic value of i…
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The jeweller Paris Argentina (Paris’s shop in the Block Melbourne) is more than just a name; it’s a reflection of his rich family history, a mix of Argentinian, French, Danish, and Spanish ancestry, that has inspired him and his partner to create exquisite handcrafted jewellery that blends traditional techniques with contemporary designs. Their nam…
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By Ken Cheng Abby and Shawna go to meet Rani Chandra at Bannerman Road, but they aren’t expecting the house to be booby-trapped. Meanwhile Cleo is taken hostage by Honour Bray. She learns the truth of her twisted plan and meets the giant metal ‘Cobot’ tasked with carrying it out. Cleo Proctor - Charlie CraggsAbby McPhail - Lois ChimimbaShawna Thomp…
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By Karissa Hamilton-Bannis Cleo learns that Apex isn’t all he claims to be. And he’s in debt to the powerful Lady Honour Bray. Has Apex been using Cleo all this time? Meanwhile Abby and Shawna follow the trail of a thief who’s been stealing dangerous alien artefacts. Cleo Proctor - Charlie CraggsAbby McPhail - Lois ChimimbaShawna Thompson - Holly Q…
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Imagine if you could have a ringside seat to the exhilarating and unpredictable world of professional wrestling. What if you could get the lowdown on the latest wrestling news, dissecting everything from the North American title to CM Punk's possible appearance at the Rumble? This episode is your VIP ticket. We're dropping some major spoilers and h…
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Gala Fam, we have some thoughts on Edge's most recent debut on AEW and departure from WWE. We figured this deserved it's own episode because there is so much to unpack here. Our view on this may be very controversial so tread lightly. **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by The Gala Sisters (Rachel &…
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Gala Fam, it's time for another WWE pay-per-view! We're gearing up for Fastlane 2023. Will Damian Priest finally cash in? Why is John Cena here? What's up with the Bloodline saga? Let's discuss! **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by The Gala Sisters (Rachel & Rhea): https://www.instagram.com/thegal…
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By Chris Cornwell To save Apex’s life, Cleo must venture deep into the alien underground beneath London. But dark secrets are lurking down there. Meanwhile Abby and Shawna are hunted in a library by a shape-shifting monster. Cleo Proctor - Charlie CraggsAbby McPhail - Lois ChimimbaShawna Thompson - Holly Quin-AnkrahApex Costa - Freddy CarterHonour …
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By Juno Dawson Attacked by giant rats, Cleo’s expecting the Doctor to turn up – but instead she encounters a different enigmatic alien. Apex Costa explains he needs Cleo’s help - the Doctor’s missing. Meanwhile Abby and Shawna investigate a mysterious organisation called Torchwood. Cleo Proctor - Charlie CraggsAbby McPhail - Lois ChimimbaShawna Tho…
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Bruno a French artisan has created a wonderful French flavoured experience in a local suburb. Bruno and his family spent a year and a half living in Vannes, a quaint coastal town in Brittany in 2007-2008. Upon their return, the idea of creating a typical crêperie (like in Brittany) here in Canberra started to develop in Bruno’s and his partners ima…
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Jesse has been folding origami since he was 6 years old. He finds that it is a great meditative practice. In 2018, Rowan entered Jesse's life. Seeing Jesse make tiny origami, Rowan challenged him to make 2 small pieces of origami that she would turn into a pair of earrings. The result were a pair of cubes made out of pink printer paper. Rowan varni…
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Antiques run in Jane blood. Between father and Jane, they have nearly 90 years of experience selling antiques. Growing up in Canberra Jane spent every weekend going to country auctions and clearance sales. They used to joke that a trip from Canberra to Batemans Bay, which is a two-hour drive, would take us eight hours because they stopped at every …
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By Juno Dawson Cleo Proctor is officially over it. Her life is a mess and her best friends – Abby and Shawna are lost in a lesbian love-in. Life sucks. She’s lonely. She wants the Doctor to take her away from all this, but they’re not returning her calls. Then Cleo discovers reports of mutant rats in London Docklands and things… get interesting. Cl…
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What's the best way to quench your thirst for wrestling knowledge? Allow us to enlighten you as we dig into the electrifying world of AEW's All In, All Out and WWE's Payback, offering our predictions and fostering engaging debates. Join us on this rip-roaring journey as we get down to the nitty-gritty of it all - Eddie Kingston versus Blackpool Com…
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Gala Fam, it's that time again, it's time for Payback! Going into this the mood is a bit somber with the tragic loss of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) and Terry Funk, but the show must go on. We have a lot to talk about here, friends. **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by The Gala Sisters (Rachel & R…
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Gala Fam, it is with heavy hearts that our podcast host, MCK, shares with you our thoughts on Bray Wyatt's passing. **Please note our host MCK still isn't feeling well. In today's episode we are joined by MCK (Dylan): https://www.instagram.com/living_on_the_edge_of_glory/ Check out The Gala Sisters' other podcast, "Gabbin' with The Gala Sisters". T…
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Are you ready to grapple with the world of pro wrestling video games and figure collecting? Strap in as we discuss everything from the rise of Giovanni Vinci in our GM mode on 2K23 to the thrilling second round of War Games. Laugh along with us as we share a hilarious grocery store incident and keep you updated on the Chiefs game in real-time - bec…
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Ever thought about wrestling as a full-time career? What if we told you Logan Paul, YouTube sensation-turned-boxer, is doing astonishingly well in the wrestling world and could be a potential star if he were to commit entirely. We've got all the scoop on Summer Slam, from LA Knight's unexpected victory in the battle royal to Bianca's triumphant win…
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Are you ready for Summerslam 2023?! We are excited for this one. Going back to the 2016 SummerSlam that changed The Gala Sisters' lives forever, we look forward to this event with bated breath. We're also wondering who will make their BIG RETURN this weekend? There are so many big names we're waiting for. And of course we share our predictions for …
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Kitty is a leading health and wellness icon. She went from being overweight and a diet junky to founding one of the country's leading health and wellness programs. Hundreds of thousands of people now follow her. Her journey is about - · all the poor foods and information we consume as consumers · how we all make poor life choices · why and how we c…
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