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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a founding fable of our modern age. We are the wedding guests, and the albatross around the Mariner's neck is an emblem of human despair and our abuse of the natural world. Yet in its beautiful terror there lies a wondrous solution – that we might wake up and find ourselves saved. Art knows no boundaries. The Ancient Mariner Big Read is an inclusive, immersive work of audio and visual art from the 21st century that reflects the sweeping majesty and abiding ...
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Gather around as poet MJ Millington tells remarkable tales from the history of poetry. Wizard battles, time capsules, opium dreams, prophecies, witches and wombats—you name it, there’s a poem about it, and a good story to go with it.
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Shawn Ryan Show

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The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way with our guest. We're better than entertainment, we're the REAL thing. Please enjoy the show.
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An exciting, compelling, and eerie ballad, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner focuses on the uncanny experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage that has left him with a heavy burden to bear. Furthermore, the poem explores numerous themes including retribution, suffering, salvation, torment, nature, spirituality, and supernaturalism. The poem opens with the appearance of its mysterious protagonist, a skinny old man with a curious glittering eye, as he stops a young man who i ...
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I narrate stories about, and the background to, my albums and my musicals. These include: Rock Songs, Love Songs, Children's Songs, Pop Songs, Sing Along with History songs and one longer show about how I put the entire poem of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor to music. In this show I play all 21 songs that I wrote to cover the entire poem. The other 35 shows contain five or six songs and one final podcast 37, where I talk about my Memories of Pip, when I played that part in ...
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Ordinary people, extraordinary times in the face of COVID-19 as told to South Fremantle resident, singer Penny Shaw; recorded just before the June 2021 lockdown. ‘Pen-demic’ is a Neighbour to Neighbour initiative and supported by the City of Fremantle. Original music written and performed by Finn Pearson.
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This is Book 4 in the Time Traders Series, In this book Ross Murdock and Arthur Ashe continue their adventures in Time and Space on the World of Hawaika. Hawaiian and Polynesian settlers help Ross and Ashe discover the way the world has changed from the data tape to present time. Helped by a girl (Karara) and her two trained dolphins (Tino-rau and Taua)
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Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world. Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic a ...
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A reading from the new book, Hamlet in Exile, by Ulf Kirchdorfer. Hamlet in Exile is a collection of poems in which Ulf Kirchdorfer imagines the Hamlet from Shakespeare's play to travel to other parts of the world and in other periods of time. Poor Yorick had nothing on the Hamlet who ambles and sometimes tumbles from the Renaissance into the 21st century in this witty and ironic collection by Ulf Kirchdorfer. The young prince goes fishing, skates on ice, paints, plays Jeopardy and the guita ...
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Master your mind, body, and spirit with Matt Belair and world-renowned leaders today! This unique show features candid conversations with experts in personal development, spirituality, and human optimization. Each episode is another key to help you unlock your infinite potential and assist you on your path to self-mastery! You will discover the best tips, tools, and technologies to master your mind; plus the science, principles, and practices to master your body. Finally, you will dive into ...
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Trip On This is a psychedelic podcast featuring stories of transformation, fascinating people & provocative topics. Hosted by Kat Walsh, Trip On This blends entertainment with information, heart with mind, and expansive thinking with grounded science. From topics such as untapped potential, deepening spirituality, interdimensional stories, ancient wisdom, inspired futurism, and of course – an accessible guide to working with a variety of psychedelics, Trip On This keeps it fresh and fun as K ...
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Researchers are looking to unlock the full potential of bioactives found in fresh produce. The chemical compounds produced by plants often have antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties, but there is still uncertainty around how best to activate them. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Macquarie University's Doctor Alfonso Garcia-Bennett…
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Tu Lam is a former Army Special Forces Green Beret and CEO of Rōnin Tactics. Tu Lam escaped communist rule in Vietnam as a child and would ultimately immigrate to the United States and serve in Special Operations for over 20 years. Today, he continues to run Rōnin Tactics and is widely known for his appearances in the hit video game series Call of…
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Virtual fencing is being used as a way of helping graziers manage cattle more efficiently. NQ Dry Tropics is partnering with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to trial technology that uses WiFi to establish a virtual paddock boundary and limit the movement of cattle fitted with special collars. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with …
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Farmers, interested in incorporating sesame and industrial hemp into broadacre rotations, will soon be able to see the benefits firsthand. Trial sites will be on display in northern Australia during a series of field days in June. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Industrial Hemp Variety Trial coordinator Mark Skewes to find out more. See…
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The global dairy price recovery is likely to be slower than expected. Rabobank research shows earlier expectations of a price increase have been marred by weaker demand and increased domestic production in China, which is limiting the need for imports. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke spoke with senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey to hear what the outl…
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Tom Spooner is a former Special Operations Veteran with a twenty one year career. His incredible service included time in the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special Forces Group and culminated with numerous deployments with the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. In addition to his military success, Spooner i…
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Much of the agriculture sector is slamming a federal government decision to push forward with phasing out live sheep exports. $107 million will be spent on the transition which is due to be completed by May 2028. The Commonwealth says the industry hass been in long-term decline and represents less than 1% of West Australia's ag sector. Rural report…
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Conditions in the Arctic Ocean may be about to switch gears. That could mean that Arctic waters would become more like those in the North Atlantic—a process known as “atlantification.” As a result, sea ice would disappear a lot faster than it has in recent years. The rate of sea-ice loss peaked in 2007. The total amount of ice is still going down, …
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Wine producers are increasingly moving to improve sustainability to meet the needs of customers and hospitality venues globally. A global study shows more than half of regular wine drinkers only trust the sustainability of brands with an official certification. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with the Australian Wine Research Institute's Mar…
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Scientists are helping the beef sector meet the needs of consumers by turning red meat into protein powder. The CSIRO-made product can be added to snacks and beverages.. Rural reporter caught up with Future Protein Mission Lead Doctor Aarti Tobin to hear how its nutritional benefits will give the industry more market prospects. See omnystudio.com/l…
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Improving the nutrition of tropical beef herds in the lead up to calving is boosting animal health outcomes. Calf loss in cattle up north is particularly prevalent. The University of Queensland has been working to rectify the issue. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with project lead, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva to hear more about a…
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More exporting opportunities are being made available to the local pulse industry. India has temporarily paused tariffs on Australian Desi chickpeas. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Grains Australia Pulse Council chairman Peter Wilson to hear how the suspension will benefit growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a Psychologist, Best Selling Author, Professor and Thought Leader. He's taught some of the most highly regarded courses at Harvard and the University of Toronto and authored three books that have sold over seven million copies. Peterson also maintained an active clinical and consulting practice where he's helped thousands …
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A speech pathologist is being recognised for her work in rural and remote areas - winning the ACT/NSW Agrifutures Rural Women's Award. Rebecca Keeley's innovative digital health platform 'Yarn' brings health services to children and families in the bush. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with her to determine how she'll use the accolade and f…
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Some tiny sea snails may look like angels, but they act more like little devils. They rip their favorite prey from their shells. And the prey just happens to be a relative. Sea angels are found around the world, from the arctic to the tropical waters near the equator. Most range from the surface to depths of a couple of thousand feet, although some…
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Varroa Mite management plans are being launched based off international knowledge. The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council and Agrifutures are working together on a suite of resources. They will aims to minimise the impacts of varroa not only to the honey bee industry but also pollination industries Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Austra…
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The global fertiliser market is sitting in a complex position. A recent Rabobank report found fertiliser costs are down but so are commodity prices, leading to a squeeze on operating markets. These margin are now below average making farmers more cautious in investing in their farms. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with Analyst Vitor Pistoi…
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An online mental health platform has been developed to target young people - especially those in regional areas. Made by young people for young people and led by the University of Southern Queensland. Momentum brings vital evidence-informed treatments, tools and techniques to the fingertips of teens. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Project…
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As interests rates rise and input costs surge more than 60%, farmers are encouraged to explore their financial options. Over recent years fertiliser cost has risen 67%, and on farm diesel has spiked nearly 60. Southern Queensland Rural Financial Counselling Service is urging producers to act now to stay in control of their finances Rural reporter G…
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"Legend" is a former US Army Intel NCO and key member of Vets4NRF (National Resistance Front of Afghanistan). Legend joined the US Army at age seventeen and served on multiple deployments to the Middle East under the Department of of Defense during the Global War on Terror. He now supports the NRF, the last resistance against Taliban rule in the re…
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The Cotton Industry is heading in the right direction environmentally. An assessment undertaken by GHD found the industry has delivered on four of the six recommendations from the 2012 report. 16 new recommendations were outlined, which will be assessed over the next 10 years. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Cotton Australia's Chief Execut…
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Now playing in the southwestern Pacific Ocean: Sharkcano—an underwater volcano filled with sharks. Officially, the volcano is Kavachi. It’s named for a fire god of a nearby culture. Its base is about three-quarters of a mile deep. Kavachi is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet—there’s almost always a little something going on. Its first …
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On farm trials are beginning to help boost Mungbean production. The $3.6 million project is designed to equip growers with the tools, tactics and confidence to grow Mungbean's. Initiated by Grains Research and Development Corporation the trials will run from North Queensland to the New South Wales border. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with CE…
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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …
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As ANZAC day approaches, there are concerns for the lack of facilities for rural veterans. Not only are there minimal health facilities available, many veterans are struggling to thrive in the regions. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with La Trobe Rural Health School's Doctor Kylie Carra to talk about the urgent need for facilities and oppo…
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A culturally significant ancient nut thought to date back to Jurassic times could have a big future. Researchers from the University of Queensland found the Buyna nut to be a an energy and nutrient dense bush food, with substantial health benefits. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Doctor Jacqueline Moura Nadolny about why this research is s…
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Michael Chandler is a Missouri born professional UFC / MMA Fighter and three time Bellator Lightweight Champion. He is ranked as one of the Top 5 fighters in the world. Chandler is renowned for his "iron" skill and incredible showmanship in the octagon. Outside of his fighting career, Chandler is a family man and owns "Nashville MMA Training Camp,"…
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A CSIRO report has outlined what farming systems could look like in 2050. The country is being urged to act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Futures' Agriculture and Food Lead Doctor Katherine Wynn about how we can achieve these goals…
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Chinstrap penguins may be contenders for the title of “world’s greatest power nappers.” A recent study found that penguins that are watching over their eggs or chicks nod off more than 10,000 times a day—for an average of just four seconds per nap. Chinstrap penguins live in Antarctica and nearby islands. Adults stand about two and a half feet tall…
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