Best Victoria Charlton Podcasts (2024)

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ABC Sports Amanda Shalala 1:00:10

1h ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Today’s guest is simulcast on both podcasts for Aussie home Loans inclusion Talks and dashing dan’s Olympic Adventures.Amanda Shalala is an esteemed sports broadcaster, journalist and producer with ABC TV Sport.She has covered four Paralympics including the winter games in Sochi and the Olympic Games in London and Paris this year.She will also cove…

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Designing Remembrance: Lucas 26:28

5h ago26:28

26:28

A century ago, a public design competition resulted in the grand architecture of the Shrine of Remembrance. For 90 years it has stood as an iconic sentinal in Melbourne's architecture, so it's hard to imagine anything else in its place... In this series, you'll uncover the designs that could have been Victoria's War Memorial and the architects behi…

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Designing Remembrance: Stephenson & Meldrum, Turner 23:46

5d ago23:46

23:46

A century ago, a public design competition resulted in the grand architecture of the Shrine of Remembrance. For 90 years it has stood as an iconic sentinal in Melbourne's architecture, so it's hard to imagine anything else in its place... In this series, you'll uncover the designs that could have been Victoria's War Memorial and the architects behi…

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Live at the Shrine: Mentions in Despatches with Dave Sabben MG 39:19

3h ago39:19

39:19

Recorded live at the Shrine, listen as Dave Sabben MG unpacks his book Mentions in Despatches, which is made up of hundreds of letters that he sent home to family during his service in Vietnam. Hosted by Peter Meehan OAM, this conversation will give you an unrivalled account of what life was like for a frontline soldier in a war without front lines…

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Designing Remembrance: Lippincott & Billson, Desbrowe-Annear 29:38

18d ago29:38

29:38

A century ago, a public design competition resulted in the grand architecture of the Shrine of Remembrance. For 90 years it has stood as an iconic sentinal in Melbourne's architecture, so it's hard to imagine anything else in its place... In this series, you'll uncover the designs that could have been Victoria's War Memorial and the architects behi…

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Julie Charlton 1:12:48

5d ago1:12:48

1:12:48

On Episode 12 of our Inclusion Talks Podcast, we welcome Sydney-based Wheelchair Athlete and Coach, Julie Charlton. Julie is a multiple international Australian Athletics Representative, having competed at the Commonwealth Games, Oceania Championships and the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport Federation championships Turning her hand to co…

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Brooke Cotter 50:11

12d ago50:11

50:11

This week, thanks to Aussie Home Loans, our Inclusion Talks Podcast welcomes Para Swimmer and former Able-Bodied Bodybuilder, Brooke Cotter. Brooke is a current multiple state record holder in Para swimming for her classification, she is also a proactive supporter of mental health awareness Brooke’s amazing determination to do her best, be her best…

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Courtney Lewis 50:27

19d ago50:27

50:27

On Episode 10 of our Inclusion Talks Podcast for Aussie Home Loans and the team at Williamstown, We welcome Courtney Lewis. Courtney is an international Blind and Low Vision Cricketer and Tennis Player, Blind Footballer, (defender) She is also a former Para Cyclist, and Former Athletics National and World Record holder for her T13 classification. (…

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Elisabeth Ryan 1:03:10

1M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Today on Inclusion Talks we welcome grassroots administrator, Para/All Abilities inclusion in sport advocate and Albury Little Athletics Centre Secretary, Elisabeth Ryan. A passionate believer in the benefits of Para sports and also about how good officiating, governance and coaching can benefit athletes with a disability, we talk all things sport …

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Shrine Stories: The Roof 16:09

1M ago16:09

16:09

Have you ever paid attention to the Shrine's roof? If not, now's your time! In this episode of Shrine Stories, you'll hear about a big change that was made to the roof in the '60s and why it was needed. Listen as the Shrine's Education and Volunteer Manager Laura Carroll uncovers a story that's been hidden in plain sight. Music On this Day - Richar…

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Youngest Paralympian Tamsin Colley 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Today on Inclusion Talks, thanks to Aussie Home Loans, we welcome Para Matilda and Paralympian Tamsin Colley, Tamsin is the current Australian Female Footballer of the Year and was the youngest Paralympic Athlete in Australia. Tamsin is a proud and passionate advocate for sports inclusion for people with a disability, giving much of her free time t…

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Inclusion Talks - Emma Mickle 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Today on our Inclusion Talks Podcast, we welcome Emma Mickle, an up-and-coming talented para cyclist, Emma’s life changed course after a horrific accident in 2020 left her paraplegic. We will talk about that accident, the journey to regain her career as a paramedic, the pathway to finding her freedom, and the resilience it took to find herself agai…

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Inclusion Talks - Dual Paralympian Sarah Walsh 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Sponsored by Aussie Home Loans. www.aussie.com.au. Today on our Inclusion Talks episode we welcome Sarah Walsh, a dual Paralympian who achieved great results at both Rio and Tokyo Paralympics and is aiming for her 3rd Paralympic berth this August in Paris. Sarah is a multiple Australian international representative, a state medalist, and an athlete…

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Inclusion Talks - Hopeful Paralympian Ella Hose 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Thanks to Aussie Home Loans. Today we welcome Ella Hose to our Inclusion Talks podcast, Ella is on track to be part of the Australian team for this year's Paralympics after already representing Australia at the 2023 World Para Championships, becoming the youngest-ever female representative at this event. Ella is a successful state and national thro…

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Shrine Stories: The Victoria Cross 23:05

2M ago23:05

23:05

The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery during wartime, and to date, only 101 Australians have been presented with this prestigious medal. One of them is Captain Robert Grieve, whose medal is on display in the Shrine Galleries. Join us as Philip Powell unpacks the story behind Grieve’s VC, his unlikely meeting with the Queen and…

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Inclusion Talks - Liz Gosper 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Brought to you by Aussie Home Loans (www.aussie.com.au) Liz Gosper is an inspiration, an international-level coach, and a strong and determined supporter of the benefits of para-sport and disability inclusion, Liz has spent the best part of 35 years trying to build inclusion to a point where every child has A chance to engage in the health and ment…

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Inclusion Talks - Para Matilda Katelyn Smith 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

Episode 3 of Inclusion Talks with Dan Lonergan and Cindy McDougall introduces the incredible story of Katelyn Smith, captain and goalkeeper of the para Matilda's Katelyn has represented Australia in numerous sports, with the accolades too many to mention Today we hear about her journey, her plans and dreams, and her hopes for all abilities/para spo…

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Inclusion Talks - Caytlyn Sharp All Ability Athlete 1:04:36

3M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Caytlyn Sharp, the daughter of co-host Cindy, is a former world champion T/F20 High Jumper who has represented Australia on four occasions. She has competed at all levels, from grassroots to elite, and she shares her journey and the challenges she has faced along the way. Thanks to Aussie Home Loans for their support. www.aussie.com.au…

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Shrine Conversations: How did Tim Fischer's military service influence his political career? 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

Over the course of his life, Tim Fischer wore many hats: deputy Prime Minister, politician, diplomat, farmer, chairman, patron and advocate for many causes. But one that often goes under the radar is that of a Second Lieutenant in the Australian Army. In this episode, author Peter Rees unpacks Tim's military service and how it impacted his life as …

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Shrine Stories: The Charlton Window 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

How does a window go from being boxed up in a shed to on display at the Shrine? In this episode of Shrine Stories, you'll learn the story of the John Charlton Memorial Window, and it's rather tumultuous journey over the last century. Listen as art historian and author Dr Bronwyn Hughes OAM unpacks the window's history, significance and journey to t…

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Sports Talk - Inclusion 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Dan Lonergan introduces a new podcast, to be co-hosted by Cindy McDougall a leading volunteer in all abilities and para-sports for little Athletics Victoria, who has a story to tell herself. A mother of 7 with 5 children on the spectrum, all of whom have forged excellent junior athletics careers themselves- Cindy opens up about life and the challen…

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Shrine Stories: The Afghanistan Mountains 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

Kat Rae is an artist and veteran of the Australian Army who has transformed her experiences with Defence into striking art. In this episode of Shrine Stories, we learn about the inspiration, process and message behind Kat's series of reduction linocut prints that depict the mountains of Afghanistan. To follow Kat's work, head to katrae.net Content …

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Shrine Conversations: What's it like photographing the Belgian Army's Bomb Disposal team? 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

Artist Ian Alderman spent seven years photographing the Belgian army’s bomb disposal team as they recovered ammunition from land that was once the battlefields of Passchendaele. Once a shell was identified, he had just two minutes to capture the moment before the team moved on to their next call. This intricate work culminated in Recovering the Pas…

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Shrine Conversations: What happened in Stalag Luft III after The Great Escape? 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

The Great Escape has gone down in history as one of the most crafty, yet ultimately tragic, escapes from a prisoner of war camp (listen to our other episode, 'Shrine Stories: The Great Escape', to hear the full story!). But what happened in the camp after the escape? Were the remaining planned escapees punished? And how did the men cope with the ne…

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Shrine Stories: The Great Escape 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we explore the story behind a Norwegian language certificate that sheds light on the lengths some prisoners of war went to to escape captivity during the Second World War. The certificate belonged to Squadron Leader James Catanach, and for …

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Shrine Stories: The Peace Graffiti 13:43

7M ago13:43

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. Just before Anzac Day in 1971, Melburnians woke to the news that the Shrine had been graffitied. Officials were understandably furious, but the identities of those involved remained a mystery. Shrine curator Kate Spinks-Colas joins us on this episode to unp…

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Trailer: Shrine of Remembrance podcast 1:35

7M ago1:35

1:35

Whether you're a history lover or someone looking to learn more about Australia's wartime history, this podcast is for you.

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Toys, Tales, Tenacity: Bep-Rie Gomperts 36:20

7M ago36:20

36:20

Bep-Rie Gomperts was two years old when the war started in the Netherlands. It soon became clear that she and her family needed to go into hiding for their safety. Bep spent the next several years moving from family to family and was seperated from her mother just shy of her sixth birthday. Listen as Bep recalls her childhood with several different…

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Toys, Tales, Tenacity: Silke Hesse 43:51

8M ago43:51

43:51

Silke Hesse was among more than 12,000 people who, at the peak of Second World War, were held in internment camps across Australia. She was almost six years old when she first stepped foot in Tatura internment camp. Listen as she shares her story experiences of internment. Music: If I Were You, Alsever Lake…

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Shrine Stories: The Poster 20:07

7M ago20:07

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we explore a poster on display in the Vietnam War section of our Galleries. The poster was originally made and distributed in the United States as a protest piece. However, the one hanging at the Shrine has been re-designed and adopts a who…

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Toys, Tales, Tenacity: Garry Fabian 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

Garry Fabian was just eight years old when he and his parents were interned at Theresienstadt - a ghetto, concentration camp and transit camp used by Nazi Germany to house Jews from across Eastern Europe. Of the 15,000 children who went through the camp, only 150 survived. Listen as Garry shares his story and reflections on his childhood. Music: If…

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Shrine Stories: The Chocolate Box 18:11

9M ago18:11

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we get festive by exploring two Christmas tins that were sent to soldiers in the Boer War and the First World War. Join Exhibitions and Grants Coordinator at the Shrine Katrina Nicolson as she uncovers the contents of these boxes and how th…

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Shrine Conversations: Vern Roberts on the surrender at Morotai 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

Leading Aircraftman Vern Roberts was a fitter with No. 24 Squadron RAAF and was posted to Morotai during the Second World War. On the 9th of September, 1945, Vern witnessed the Australian commander-in-chief Field Marshal Thomas Blamey accept the formal surrender of the 2nd Japanese Army. Now 99, Vern has an impeccable memory and shares with Shrine …

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Shrine Stories: The Dyson 26:16

10M ago26:16

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects in the Shrine's Galleries. In this episode, award-winning historian, storyteller and biographer Ross McMullin shares the story of Australia’s first official war artist, William Henry Dyson. Will Dyson created hundreds of drawings of Australia’s soldiers at the Western Front, and…

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Shrine Stories: The Snake 14:17

11M ago14:17

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we look at the craft of beaded snakes. These intricate objects were among the keepsakes made by Ottoman prisoners of war during, and directly after the First World War. Listen as Shrine Exhibitions and Collections Officer at the Shrine Tess…

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Live at the Shrine: Secret Agent, Unsung Hero 49:28

11M ago49:28

49:28

To view a video version of the talk, click here. Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. After the war broke out, Dowding helped exfiltrate hundreds of Allied servicemen from occupied France. He eventually paid the ultimate price and was beheaded by …

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Shrine Stories: The Stamp 24:41

12M ago24:41

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Warning: This podcast contains themes that may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects in the Galleries. In this episode, Major David Bergman explains his role in the recovery efforts following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Major Bergman was one of only …

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Shrine Stories: The Flying Suit 19:34

1y ago19:34

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we delve into the story of Flight Sergeant Keith Meggs. Keith had a passion for aviation from an early age and in December 1950, he arrived in Korea to serve as a fighter pilot. Over the course of his service, he was involved in two very cl…

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Shrine Stories: The Sheet Music 19:59

1y ago19:59

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The Shrine Stories podcast takes you on a deep dive behind the objects on our gallery floor. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the song, Dream of Australia, which plays in our galleries. Petty Officer Ted McHaffie wrote it in 1936 during a particularly lonesome and frustrating time in his service. Tragically, five years later, Ted was on…

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Live at the Shrine: Midsumma panel talk 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

58:40

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 Midsumma Festival and explores stories of LGBTQ+ service. Chaired by Midsumma Chief Executive Karen Bryant, listen as current and ex-service members share their experiences in the ADF. Content warning: Parental guidance is recommended: this audio program contains adult themes and concepts and occasional coa…

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Shrine Conversations: How Do You Persuade Entertainers to Perform in War Zones? 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

26:58

Entertainers have performed in war and peacekeeping zones for decades, but what does it take to get them over there? And what happens if things don't go according to plan? In this podcast, Warrant Officer Class 1 Mark Langley shares a peek behind the curtain of a Forces Entertainment concert from recruiting to the curtain call. Listen as he unpacks…

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Live at the Shrine: Tours De Force Live Part 2 with Normie Rowe, Little Pattie, Tom Gleeson and Charlie Pickering 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

Australian entertainers have performed for troops in war zones and peacekeeping operations since the Vietnam War. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. In this podcast, hear first-hand the trials and tribulations of entertaining on the front line with host Merrick Watts in conversati…

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Live at the Shrine: Tours De Force Live Part 1 with Lehmo, Nick Cody and Ami Williamson 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

38:03

Australian entertainers have performed for troops in war zones and peacekeeping operations since the Vietnam War. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. In this podcast, hear first-hand the trials and tribulations of entertaining on the front line with host Merrick Watts in conversati…

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For Kin and Country Yarns: Ron Schultz 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

Corporal Ronald Schultz has been in the Air Force for more than two decades, spanning a variety of roles and serving both in Australia and overseas. He now works in Indigenous recruiting, helping other First Nations people across Australia enter the Defence Force. In this podcast, guest host and acclaimed Gunditjmara actor Tom Molyneux yarns with R…

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Defending with Pride Voices: Phil 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

Phil Neil, a former Leading Aircraftman with the RAAF, was one of the five members of the Gay Ex-Services Association (GESA) who tried to unsuccessfully lay a wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day in 1982. GESA formed after inflammatory and homophobic comments were made in the media about gay service people by then RSL president, Bruce R…

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Live at the Shrine: Andrew Quilty on August in Kabul with Tracey Curro 51:46

2y ago51:46

51:46

When the Taliban entered Kabul on the evening of 15 August 2021, Western troops and embassy staff scrambled to flee a country of which its government had lost control. To the world, Kabul in August looked like Saigon in 1975. Andrew Quilty was one of a handful of Western journalists who stayed as the city fell. His book, August in Kabul: America's …

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Defending with Pride Voices: Bridget 57:53

2y ago57:53

57:53

Bridget Clinch is a change maker. A former captain in the Australian Army, in 2010 she challenged the Australian Defence Force over its ban on transgender service - and won. It was a hard-fought battle that paved the way for other transgender ADF service members to be able transition and to continue serving after her. High profile former Lieutenant…

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Shrine Conversations: Behind the Beaufort Bomber 48:56

2y ago48:56

48:56

The Beaufort Bomber was colloquially known as the workhorse of the RAAF during World War Two and played a key role in Australia's defence. In this podcast, convenor of the Beaufort Squadrons Reunion Tony Clark unpacks the story behind the plane. Hear why they were built on home soil, how women played a pivotal part in the construction and what happ…

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Defending with Pride Voices: Carole and Christina 57:16

2y ago57:16

57:16

The story of defence couple, Carole Popham and Christina Dennis, started over 50 years ago in the Women's Royal Australian Air Force. Both born in the '40s, without knowing it they grew up within 350kms of each other in northern Queensland: Carole in Townsville and Christina in Cairns. Coming of age in 1960s Australia - a time of limited work and e…

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Defending with Pride Voices: The Power of the Wreath Part 2 52:38

2y ago52:38

52:38

This podcast is part of a powerful two-part series that explores the history of LGBTIQ+ military service in Australia, produced by award-winning podcast maker, Megan Spencer. It begins in 1982 with the unsuccessful attempt of five gay ex-servicemen to lay a wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance on Anzac Day, to honour their “fallen gay and lesbian br…

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