Best The Australian Ballet Podcasts (2024)

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Helpful hippo and friendly rodeo 11:44

1h ago11:44

11:44

On today's episode, we're headed to outback Queensland, an estuary in New South Wales, a cave in Indonesia and a river in Thailand that's home to a helpful hippo. Quiz Questions 1.What colour was the mangrove lobster that Mimka found? 2.In which state or territory did people break the record for the biggest game of Keppy Uppy? 3.What is Phra trying…

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Yays of our lives returns... 52:47

2h ago52:47

52:47

+ Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah + Join our Facebook community here + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!By Sarah Davidson

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National Science Week 12:37

31m ago12:37

12:37

It's National Science Week! So, on News Time, we'll be counting down five of the best science stories this week from around Australia, and the world. What do gardens and robots have in common? Or koalas and flying drones? You'll find out soon! Quiz Questions 1.Which chore is the robot dog helping with? 2.What carried the stones to Singing Stones Be…

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Olympic champions and farty footpumpers 12:08

13d ago12:08

12:08

We’ll visit the Olympic Games in Paris, take a tour around some schools across Australia, and then finish with a 10-legged mystery for our… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions 1.Can you name an Aussie medallist at this year's Olympic Games? 2.What's the name for the system of raised dots that people who are blind or have low vision can use to read? 3.W…

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // SINEAD DIVER // Olympic Marathon Runner 58:06

13d ago58:06

58:06

By Sarah Davidson

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // CATRIONA BISSET // Olympic 800m runner 1:01:44

6d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

We are so lucky to have had so many wonderful Olympians on the podcast over the years, so to celebrate Olympic fever during Paris 2024 we are throwing it back to some of our favourites who are competing again this year. Olympians aren't allowed to do audio or video interviews from within the Olympic village, so we sadly had to postpone a few follow…

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // TALIQUA CLANCY // Olympic Beach Volleyballer 44:27

14d ago44:27

44:27

By Sarah Davidson

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Rattlesnake megaden and ballet tights 12:29

12d ago12:29

12:29

Slithering into the start of our countdown, we'll hear about a mega den of rattlesnakes keeping scientists intrigued. Our next few stories will take us to the ballet, to regional Western Australia, and to coral reefs in South Africa! Then finally, we're headed far beyond the edge of our solar system for a slightly stinky… Wow of the Week! Quiz Ques…

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // EMMA MCKEON // Australia's most decorated Olympian 33:46

14d ago33:46

33:46

By Sarah Davidson

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // HARRY GARSIDE // Boxing, ballet and breaking down barriers RE-RELEASE 1:09:06

14d ago1:09:06

1:09:06

We are so lucky to have had so many wonderful Olympians on the podcast over the years, so to celebrate Olympic fever during Paris 2024 we are throwing it back to some of our favourites who are competing again this year. Olympians aren't allowed to do audio or video interviews from within the Olympic village, so we sadly had to postpone a few follow…

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OLYMPIAN SPOTLIGHT // JESS FOX // Australian Flagbearer, Canoe Slalom K1 Gold Medallist 1:02:52

16d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

We are so lucky to have had so many wonderful Olympians on the podcast over the years, so to celebrate Olympic fever during Paris 2024 we are throwing it back to some of our favourites who are competing again this year. Olympians aren't allowed to do audio or video interviews from within the Olympic village, so we sadly had to postpone a few follow…

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Matilda Murray // Stax on! 1:03:10

15d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Welcome back to the show after approximately 92 Business Months since the last episode, I am so grateful for your patience during our extended hiatus. It’s actually only been 10 weeks but feels like I’ve lived 10 lifetimes since then and I’d planned for a much shorter gap, but we’re here now and it’s SO good to be back! I couldn’t have picked a bet…

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Whale alphabet and nannas with know-how 12:02

28d ago12:02

12:02

Today's show starts underwater… dive into the deep end with us as we uncover the secret language of whales! We'll meet some nannas with know-how, giving new life to old clothes, and then pop on our best green and gold clothes because the Olympics have finally begun! After that, we'll meet some teens feeling brave enough to follow their dreams, then…

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Oldest art and Mars mission 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Today's show starts on the planet Mars… sort of! We'll meet some scientists returning home from the red planet, without ever having left earth… We'll visit some strong structures saving powerful birds, and head deep into a cave to see the oldest storytelling art ever found. After that, we'll meet a terrific tap dancer moving and grooving into old a…

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NAIDOC Week: Keep the fire burning 11:31

1M ago11:31

11:31

This week is NAIDOC week, a time for all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Ruby has passed the News Time microphone over to Carli Willis - a journalist from the Torres Strait Islands. Quiz Questions 1.What's the theme for NAIDOC week this year? 2.Can you name at leas…

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Bush nurses and found shipwreck 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

Today's show starts deep under the icy sea, exploring a rediscovered shipwreck. Then, an adventure of a different kind! At a game shop opening their doors to everyone. After that, we'll meet a bush nurse caring for their communities, and some school students who've send a special package to kids overseas. Finally, we're headed back to the ocean! Bu…

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Marble match and flying school 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Today's show starts on a special reserve in Queensland, where unique creatures have found a safe haven. Then, heading south, we'll visit the Australian Marbles Championship at Brunswick Heads. We'll zoom on over to the other side of the country, to hear about a flying school in Esperance, Western Australia, and then zip back to New South Wales to h…

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Teen rex and top blokes 12:12

2M ago12:12

12:12

Pop on your protective gear, today's episode starts down at the racetrack with a Brisbane kid and her need for speed. After that, we'll learn about a new app saving an Indigenous language, before grabbing a fossil brush to inspect a dinoriffic discovery. We'll meet some top blokes teaching top ideas, and then hear about an unlikely hero for our… Wo…

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Paralympic Games Special 13:06

2M ago13:06

13:06

Join Ruby and ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright for a deep dive into the Paralympic Games.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mighty Matilda and quiet dinners 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

We start today's show taking it slow out in nature for some journalling, before we bid farewell to a mighty Matilda. Then, we'll sit down for a meal designed for Autistic eaters, and head to the gallery to see the winners of this years Archibald Prize. Finally, we're headed back in time for a prehistoric… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions 1.Is nature…

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Cat cottages and Paralympic uniforms 12:41

3M ago12:41

12:41

On today's show, we'll take a peek at the new uniforms for our Australian Paralympic team. Then, we'll visit a retirement village that's home to some furry residents, before kicking the footy around with some sport-loving kids. After that, it's time to navigate the noise of a busy playground with a special wagon helping people feel included, and th…

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Troublemaking orcas and new coins 12:26

3M ago12:26

12:26

On today's show, we'll start with a change coming to your loose change. Then, we'll head north of the equator to hear about some troublemaking orcas. After that, it's time to travel the high seas on a special voyage from one island to another, before we grab our tools and meet a rock-loving kid sharing his passion with his community. Finally, we'll…

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Bees with blocks and flashy fashion 13:05

3M ago13:05

13:05

All aboard! On today's show, our first stop is a bus stop! To inspect a new, old vehicle. Then, we'll hear about some clever bees learning new tricks, and about a game of tips that went for a whole month! After that, we'll strut along the runway with an indigenous fashion designer, before a very hairy Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. How long did…

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Cave kangaroo and shear excitement 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

The first stop on today's show is the post office! To meet some letter sending locals. Then, we'll head to the beach to practice deep listening. After a quick dip, we'll go deep into a cave to inspect a curious discovery, and then to a shearing shed on a farm, to meet an expert shearer. After that whirlwind adventure, it's off to a different kind o…

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Our birth story part II - the Q&A 1:23:02

3M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

A whole month (and sixteen failed attempts) later, I finally found some time to record the follow up to our birth story episode and answer all your questions. Thank you so much to everyone who sent lovely DMs and feedback after the first episode hosted by the wonderful Sophie of Australian Birth Stories and for submitting such interesting follow up…

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Cool city and special spears 9:35

4M ago9:35

9:35

On today's show, we'll hear how an op shop is changing a community, we'll find out about the discovery of a giant jawbone, and we'll meet some scientists with a cool idea to chill out a hot city. Then, we'll hear about some significant spears that have been returned to their traditional owners, before heading to the beach for the… Wow of the week! …

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Villainous ant and astounding artwork 11:29

4M ago11:29

11:29

On today's show, we'll hear about a newly discovered ant with an interesting name. We'll kick-flip and grind with a super skateboarder, and fossick for fossils with a prolific palaeontologist. Then, we'll hear about an Indigenous Australian artist winning big in the art world, before heading to a deserted island for the… Wow of the week! Quiz Quest…

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Artificial Intelligence special 13:09

4M ago13:09

13:09

Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre for a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Underwater mountain and senior swimmers 12:00

4M ago12:00

12:00

On today’s show, we’ll hear about some Paralympians speaking out about footwear. We’ll explore an underwater mountain and meet some of its fishy inhabitants. Then, staying in the water, we’ll splash about with some senior swimmers taking lessons for the first time.After that, it’s all eyes on the skies as we search for exploding stars, before we he…

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Smart farm and curious clay 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

On today's show, we're off to a remote farm that's had a high-tech upgrade. Then, we'll shoot some hoops with some Irish basketball teams, before kicking soccer balls around with some of Australia's newest sporting recruits. After that, we'll hear about an interesting discovery challenging our ideas about First Nations Australians, before we hop in…

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