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Felonious Females with Jan Richards Join Jan Richards as she unravels the gripping tale of Hannah Williams, a woman whose life was changed by a fateful decision in 1928 London. Discover the fascinating story of a felonious female and the secrets of her past. My guest is Jan Richards, a passionate advocate for public libraries and a leader in the library and archives world, here in Australia and in...

The Social Life of Silver Today we dive into the fascinating world of art, culture, and history with an amazing guests. I'm your host, Roz, and I'm delighted to be joined today by Anne Harbers, art historian extraordinaire. Anne Harbers received her M. Art History and is spends part of each year in The Netherlands whilst working on her PhD on the 17th century Dutch painter, Abraham van Beyeren. Sh...

'Just Saying': Words Worth Carrying into the New Year with Hugh Mackay As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions — what we might change, what we might let go of, and how we want to live more thoughtfully in the months ahead. Hugh MacKay invites us to approach those questions in a very human way — not through rules or self-help formulas, but through words that have travelled...

Roz speaks with Dr. Ilya Filipev, a nuclear science researcher and postdoctoral fellow studying radiation technology at the University of Wollongong. Dr. Filipev talks about the history and use of nuclear energy in Australia, his research on radiation therapy for cancer treatment, and the fake fears and misconceptions surrounding nuclear technology. He urges Australians to educate themselves on th...

Many Cultures, One Beat: Krisha Jilson on Dance, Belonging and Respect In this episode, I’m joined by Krisha Jilson for a thoughtful conversation about cultural diversity, tolerance, and respect in everyday life. Krisha brings a rare and powerful perspective. As a director in the Australian Public Service with a strong background in computer science, she works in Information and Communication Tech...

Lady M the Musical Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady M tells the untold story of Lady Macbeth. Chilling flashbacks of her haunted past are woven into this reimagining of the famous tale, revealing an original backstory to Lady Macbeth's villainy and downfall. Created, adapted and written by James Beeny and Gina Georgio, the sung-through musical features a modern score with original music and ly...

Hazel Hughes, My Mum, is an Australian composer who wrote the songbook Four Australian Christmas Songs, which includes titles like "An Australian Christmas Song" and "The Christmas Star". Her work focuses on celebrating Christmas in Australia through original compositions. Mum felt strongly that many Christmas songs did not reflect our part of the word and needed to be accessible for the average v...

Is Canberra living in the 70s? Dr Guy Hansen Dr. Guy Hansen is the Director of Exhibitions at the National Library of Australia. He was involved in curating the exhibition "1975: Living in the Seventies," which explores Australian culture and politics in the 1970s. The exhibition features a range of objects, including popular culture items, music, fashion, and significant historical events like th...

Helen Burrows The Anti-Slavery Advocate Helen Burrows is a lawyer and international justice reform expert. Over the past 25 years she's worked with over 50 countries across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and Europe supporting judicial and justice sector reform and development projects. Currently, she's the Director of International Programs with the Federal Court of Australia and has significant exper...

Tarot Insights – The Symbolic Path with Anne Shotter Anne Shotter is a highly respected Tarot consultant, educator, and the founding president of the Tarot Guild of Australia. She's been involved with Tarot for over 30 years, studying various modalities like astrology, psychology, and hypnotherapy, and informally teaching Tarot for many years. As the founding president, she played a key role in es...

Seachange Lessons from a Life at Sea David Campbell, a Rear Admiral in the Royal Australian Navy, was born in Brisbane in 1945. He had a distinguished career, graduating from the Royal Australian Naval College and serving in various roles, including Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Naval Support Commander. He was also the inaugural Head of Strategic Logistics in the Australian Defence Headquarters....

Susannah Fullerton, OAM FRSN, is Sydney’s best-known lecturer on classic novels. She lectures regularly at the State Library of NSW, at conferences, schools and libraries. Susannah has been President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia for almost 30 years. She is also Patron of the Kipling Society of Australia, a founding member of the NSW Dickens Society and of the Australian Brontë Associati...

Babette Hayes, writer and designer, is a pioneer in the art of the Australian Cookbook. Born in Syria to French parents, she attended design school in England before working for Queen magazine and as the Sunday Telegraph’s cooking editor. Babette has profoundly influenced Australian culture. She was possibly our first design stylist and ground breaking cook. Babette was a close friend of Margaret...

Episode E2 S2 The Arts and Kindness in Healthcare – Professor Catherine Crock Professor Crock AM is a Physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Founder and Chair of the Hush Foundation, which she founded in 2000. The Hush Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working to educate, inspire and enact positive change in healthcare through kindness and the Arts. Catherine has...

Maggie Beer is a renowned Australian chef, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer who was named Senior Australian of the Year in 2010. She's celebrated for championing local produce and promoting the joy of cooking and sharing meals. To help older people eat better, Maggie Beer has : • Developed Aged Care Initiatives: Through the Maggie Beer Foundation, she provides cooking classes and s...

Melodies and Musings with Jack Mao Today we’re joined by pianist, researcher, and educator Jack Mao. Jack holds a Master of Music from the Sydney Conservatorium, where his research focused on 19th-century pianism and the cultural performance practices surrounding the music of Beethoven, Chopin, and Schubert. Jack has performed across Europe, the US, and Australia — including festivals in Germany a...

Episode 37 Preventing Cognitive Decline- a Chat with Dr Sarah Stephens Dr Stephens is a world-class brain coach trained in the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline. With a PhD in mitochondrial disease from the University of Sydney and an MBBS from the Australian National University, Dr. Stephens combines cutting-edge research with practical strategies to empower individuals to take control...

Today our guest Suzanne Hammond-Warne shares some of her experiences of volunteering in the Shoalhaven region. Suzanne is well known for the incredible amount of energy and dedication she puts into her community. Volunteering is important for older people for a variety of reasons. Some of the benefits include: # Physical Health – essential for maintain strength, flexibility and balance. # Mental a...

Beyond Borders: Kerstin Wijeyewardene’s Journey in Global Finance The World Bank Group: reflections of a Board member A career as a senior executive in the Australian Public Service has taken Kerstin to the UK, Europe, Argentina and Washington DC. As part of Treasury’s International Division, she has had a role in shaping and leading policy agendas in the G20. Kerstin has led major reforms to corp...

From Door to Door to Global Success with Janaki Joshi Janaki Joshi is a globally successful entrepreneur and CEO of Iris Interactive, a New York based company. The company empowers customers to transform ideas into successful brands through its secure collaboration platform. With over 25 years of experience, Janaki has worked with global Fortune 500 companies and is a strong advocate for innovatio...

Move, Breathe, Transform - Find Your Flow with Nia Today we chat with Fiona and Jen who teach the joyful Nia dancing in Canberra. Nia is a global phenomenon in over 45 countries, it is known for its ability to connect people through movement. Fiona and Jen explain how Nia dancing is a holistic fitness practice that blends martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts. It's a barefoot, cardio-based mo...

Beyond Rembrandt and the Canvas with Dr Sophie Oosterwijk Episode 33 Today, we're joined by Dr. Sophie Oosterwijk, a renowned expert in the field of art history, with a special focus on Dutch art and culture. Dr. Oosterwijk will share her insights and knowledge on the influential Dutch artists who have shaped the art world. From the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age to the innovative techniques...

Episode 32 “Peek” into Malta: A Chat with Global Citizen Linda Peek Linda Peek is a writer, blogger and businesswoman. Born in the United Kingdom, she has been involved in international diplomacy through her husband's work as an Australian diplomat. Linda has lived in Switzerland, Israel, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, France and Denmark, with postings in Canberra, Australia in between. Linda shar...

Quest for Life ~ Wellness Wisdom with Petrea King - Ep 31 Petrea King is a well-known Australian wellness educator, author, and inspirational keynote speaker. She's the founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation, which she established in 1989 after her unexpected recovery from leukemia. Petrea is recognized for her expertise in naturopathy, herbalism, clinical hypnotherapy, yoga, and meditat...

Episode 30 From African Mines to the Central Australian Classrooms and Dancing with a Dictator – Rosaline Welch Today we shine a spotlight on the inspiring Rosaline Welch who is living life to the fullest. We’re honoured to share the story of Rosaline, a true trailblazer who's defied convention and pursued her passions with courage and determination. From her roots as a miner's daughter to her adv...