Best Melanie Sargeant Podcasts (2024)

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Your Summer Stories for 2024 23:11

7M ago23:11

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Welcome back to Your Summer Stories for 2024. Newcastle Libraries is happy to bring you another 7 sizzling summer reads. Skye and Pat have been reading through our exciting titles and are here to introduce you to this summer’s must-read list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Danni Hilliard in conversation with Holden Sheppard 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

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Welcome to the this is the third and final podcast in the YA Your Summer Stories series. Danni Hilliard chats with CBCA notable author Holden Sheppard about finding your identity, music and of course his recent novel, The Brink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Fleur McDonald in conversation with Skye Jones 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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Welcome to the 7 th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Skye Jones and the charming Fleur McDonald chat about her new breathtaking novel of rural suspense Broad River Station. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Garry Disher in conversation with Dan Cox 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

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Welcome to the 6 th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Garry Disher’s new novel Days; end, returns to the outback town of Tiverton, the rural beat of local cop Paul Hirschhausen where all is not as bucolic as you would expect. Dan Cox talks to Garry about Hirsch’s latest travails. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Ne…

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Danni Hilliard in conversation with Nina Kenwood 16:52

1+ y ago16:52

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Welcome to the second podcast in the YA Your Summer Stories series. Danni Hilliard chats with multiple award-shortlisted author Nina Kenwood about love, Vampire Diaries and of course her recent novel, Unnecessary Drama. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kirsty Manning in conversation with Pat Annetts 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

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Welcome to the 5th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Kirsty Manning is the author of 6 best-selling books. Today she will be talking to Pat Annetts about her latest novel, The Paris Mystery, the first of a new series with reporter turned amateur sleuth Charlie James. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podca…

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Holly Throsby in conversation with Melanie Sargeant 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

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Welcome to the 4th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Melanie Sargeant introduces us to one of her favourite authors Holly Throsby about her 3 rd novel, the clever and captivating Clarke. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Heather Rose in conversation with Karen Eastwood 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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Welcome to the 3 rd podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Karen Eastwood meets Stella Prize winning author Heather Rose to chat about her luminous and compelling memoir Nothing bad ever happens here. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chris Hammer in conversation with Jaye Ford 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

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Welcome to the 2 nd podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Jaye Ford chats to Chris Hammer about his stunning new thriller The Tilt . This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Tobias Madden in conversation with Danni Hilliard 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

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Welcome to the this is the first podcast in the YA Your Summer Stories series. Danni Hilliard chats with ABIA Award-shortlisted author Tobias Madden about love, online gaming and of course his recent novel, Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Station See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Your Summer Stories: All You Need to Know 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

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Welcome to the 1 st podcast in the Your Summer Series. Newcastle Libraries is happy to bring you another 7 sizzling summer reads. Skye, Karen and Pat have been reading through our exciting titles and are here to introduce you to this summer’s number 1 must read list. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production produced by Newcastle Podcast Statio…

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Street Art Part 2: Jordan Lucky paints a picture of Newcastle’s street art scene 24:54

2y ago24:54

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Newcastle is entering a new phase of sophistication as an arts and cultural destination. From prominent walls to hidden laneways, Newcastle’s burgeoning street art scene will make you feel something. Local muralist and Creative Director of Playstate, Jordan Lucky, draws on his travels to reflect on how far the city has come, where we’re headed, and…

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A day in the life of Newcastle Museum Curator David Hampton 23:28

2y ago23:28

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From a convict’s button to larger, iconic pieces from the BHP Newcastle steelworks, there are treasures abound in the Newcastle Museum collection. Find out what a day in the life of Curation and Collection Coordinator David Hampton looks like, and some interesting facts about steam locomotives, including Australia’s oldest piece of gravity-fed, fis…

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20-minute neighbourhoods: creating safer, more accessible public spaces 10:08

2y ago10:08

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City of Newcastle’s Local Centres Program paves the way for neighbourhood centre upgrades near you, delivering footpath upgrades, tree planting, street furniture and stormwater infrastructure to activate community hubs. Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz, Senior Project Planner Sarah Horan and Project Manager Chris Merlo unpack the latest upgrade to Sho…

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On the verge: greening suburban streets 24:30

2y ago24:30

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Greening Newcastle’s streets has never been more important as we face the challenges of urban heat island effect, population growth and the impacts of climate change. Street gardens are a simple yet powerful way to transform the nature strip between your footpath and the road to bring climate, social, biodiversity and stormwater drainage benefits. …

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East end revitalisation takes shape against city skyline 27:15

2y ago27:15

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Ensuring strong protections for our rich built and cultural heritage has been critical to the ongoing urban renewal, transformation and preservation of Newcastle’s historic east end. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Development Manager at Iris Capital, Jamie Boswell, step us through the East End Village project, the opening of the QT Hotel, and breath…

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Street Art Part 1: The ephemeral nature of art 18:18

2y ago18:18

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From its hip hop origins, street art has evolved to become part of a broader spectrum of public art that inspires the masses and starts conversations. Joining Councillor Carol Duncan, Chair of City of Newcastle’s Public Art Reference Group, to preview the upcoming Big Picture Fest and Little Festival, directors Katerina Skoumbas and Jacinta Fintan …

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From the Heart: Thomas Mayor on the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament 22:13

2y ago22:13

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The Albanese Government has committed to holding a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the current parliamentary term, which would establish a representative body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have their say on projects and policies that directly impact them. To succeed, the propo…

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The most valuable art collection outside the capitals belongs to Newcastle 19:20

2y ago19:20

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In anticipation of Newcastle Art Gallery’s $40 million expansion, the gallery’s entire collection of more than 7,000 artworks was revalued at $126 million, an $11 million increase. Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, Lisa Kirkpatrick, and Newcastle Art Gallery Society President, Prue Viggers OAM, distil their thoughts on some of the most valuable works,…

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Is electrifying homes the next frontier in climate change? Dr Saul Griffith’s vision to Rewire Australia 32:11

2y ago32:11

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Market volatility and the threat of climate change are driving a national energy crisis. Could widespread electrification in the suburbs be the next frontier in reducing emissions? Inventor, author, founder, scientist and former climate advisor to the US White House, Dr Saul Griffith, explains how replacing our cars, kitchen appliances and heating …

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Newcastle Art Gallery multi-million-dollar expansion takes off 28:23

2y ago28:23

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Newcastle Art Gallery’s long awaited $40 million expansion is underway, with the gallery set to double in size with an additional 1,600sqm of exhibition space, extending its footprint east along Darby and Queen streets. This will allow a far greater portion of the gallery’s $126 million collection to be permanently displayed. Gallery Director Laure…

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What is you drag-spiration? 36:02

2y ago36:02

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In this standalone podcast, local drag icon Timberlina hosts a panel discussion with local performers. Discover where they pull their inspiration from and what it takes to hit the stage week in and week out. This is the perfect podcast for those with a mild curiosity or looking to start building their own drag queen empire! This is a Newcastle Libr…

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Treasures from the Rare Book Room - Before Google 54:44

2+ y ago54:44

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In this podcast, Before Google, Megan Owen from Newcastle Libraries and Effie Karageorgos and Chip Van Dyke, Lecturers in History from the University of Newcastle will discuss what impact the internet and Apps have had on their fields of expertise. Be reminded, or discover, where we found recipes, phone numbers, music and self-diagnosed our illness…

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Broken Chains: Black Lives Matter 51:38

2+ y ago51:38

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Thirty years after the 1991 Royal Commission into Indigenous deaths in custody, many of its recommendations have yet to be implemented. Not only have we now reached the sad milestone of 500 Indigenous people dying in custody since its release, not a single person has been held accountable for any of these deaths. On this episode of Broken Chains we…

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Broken Chains: Raise the Age 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

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For a first world country, Australia certainly has some extremely low standards that shock other developed nations. One is the fact we still lock up children as young as 10, in direct violation of the 2019 UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. On this episode of Broken Chains, we talk to Keenan Mundine, a former incarcerated child and the co-fou…

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Broken Chains: Justice Action 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

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Considering Australia was founded as a penal colony, it's no surprise we have a long and painful history regarding prisons. On this episode of Broken Chains, we talk to Brett Collins, former prisoner and manager of Justice Action, about the history of the prisoner movement in Australia, and current campaigns to improve the rights of incarcerated pe…

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Broken Chains: Education Behind Bars 45:52

2+ y ago45:52

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Broken Chains Series 2 Series Blurb: Get up close with the reality of Australia’s prison system. Former incarcerated person Damien Linnane interviews other people since released from prison, about life both inside and after release. Podcast host Damien Linnane is the author of the crime novel Scarred, the illustrator of the book This is Ear Hustle,…

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Caroline Graham and Kylie Stevenson – in conversation with Skye Jones 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

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A missing man, an eyeless croc and an outback town of 11 people who mostly hate each other. Whatever happened in Larrimah, it's strange and precious and surprisingly funny. Journalists Kylie Stevenson and Caroline Graham have spent years trying to pin it down - what happened to Paddy Moriarty and his dog, how they disappeared, how they might take t…

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Joanna Nell – in conversation with Nola Wallace 24:08

2+ y ago24:08

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Joanna Nell is a Sydney-based writer, GP and accidental advocate for positive ageing. Her bestselling debut novel The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village was published in 2018 with rights sold internationally. The tea ladies of St Jude's Hospital is her latest book. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Natasha Lester – in conversation with Nola Wallace 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

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The Riviera House is the latest book from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Perth based Natasha Lester author of a host of historical fiction. Set in war time Paris and on the modern day Riviera this is a riveting tale of love and bravery. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Michelle de Kretser – in conversation with Karen Eastwood 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

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Twice-winner of the Miles Franklin Award, Michelle de Krester share her insights into Scary Monsters her latest book which is a profound and darkly funny exploration into racism, misogyny and ageism. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Sarah Bailey – in conversation with Karen Eastwood 30:15

2+ y ago30:15

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One of the brightest talents in Australian Crime writing and author of the hugely successful Gemma Woodstock series, Melbourne based Sarah Bailey introduces her stand alone thriller The housemate. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Kay Kerr – in conversation with Danielle Hilliard 19:03

2+ y ago19:03

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Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her debut novel Please Don’t Hug Me came out in 2020 and was shortlisted for Book of the Year for Older Children at the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA), and listed as a ‘Notable Book’ by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). Her second novel, Social…

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Chris Hammer – in conversation with Dan Cox 22:32

2+ y ago22:32

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Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction novelist, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust. Join us to learn about his new standalone novel, Treasure & Dirt. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newcastle Libraries REAL

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Bees for Dummies 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

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REAL Podcast, Treasures from the Rare Book Room In this podcast, Bees for Dummies, Danielle Lloydd-Prichard of Time to Bee and Mark Page from the NSW Department of Primary Industries will discuss why the bees need help, what you need to know to get started on your bee journey and the action you can take in your own backyard to help keep our bees al…

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Matthew Reilly – in conversation with Louise Riley 19:14

2+ y ago19:14

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Matthew Reilly has sold over 7.5 million copies of his books worldwide. The One Impossible Labyrinth, the final book in Matthew Reilly's bestselling action-adventure series, finds former SAS specialist Jack West Jr. back for one last hurrah. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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On your bike – ditching the car for a cheaper and cleaner transport option 23:18

2+ y ago23:18

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City of Newcastle is investing in improved cycleway networks to benefit residents, commuters, and visitors alike, shifting public perception by providing a genuine transport option that is a cheaper, cleaner, and healthier alternative to get from A to B. Successful delivery requires investment in safe, connected infrastructure and thoughtful planni…

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Against all odds: the Lauren Parker story 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

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Born a talented able-bodied triathlete, Lauren Parker’s life was turned upside down during a horrific accident in 2017 when she was training for the Ironman event and her tyres burst, sending her careering into a guard rail at 45km/h. She was told she would never walk again. This is the gruelling and inspiring story of Lauren Parker, whose grit and…

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10 years and 104 games: Sam Poolman calls time on her professional netball career 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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Crowned City of Newcastle’s 2021 Young Citizen of the Year, Sam Poolman has called time on her professional netball career, ending on a high with a whirlwind season with the GIANTS that saw everything from interstate travel and lockdowns to COVID tests and quarantine. A trailblazer for women in sport, Poolman shares some of her career highlights sp…

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Finding a fixed address: Newcastle’s social and affordable housing crisis 19:34

2+ y ago19:34

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Newcastle is facing a tsunami of need for social and affordable housing due to job losses, rent hikes and stagnant wage growth, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest host Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz joins Compass Housing’s Events and Community Relations, Michelle Faithfull, to explore the changing demographics of people experiencing homeles…

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