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Days Like These

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Dec 15, 2024 • 4min

INTRODUCING — The Weather That Changed Us

Australia is a wild continent with some of the most intense weather on the planet. From massive bushfires to severe cyclones and devastating flooding; extreme weather is becoming part of our everyday lives. How do we take what we’ve learned from our past to better prepare and adapt for our future?
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Sep 17, 2024 • 31min

How to build a dragon

When Anita realises Bendigo's golden dragon will soon be too old to parade, she’s catapulted into the project of a lifetime: build a new dragon, the longest in the world, and make sure the over-a-century-long streak won’t be broken.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 18min

Miriam in Disney World

Miriam, an aspiring storyteller, shares her unique experiences at Disney World and the impact of Disney films on her identity as a First Nations child. She reflects on the clash between the magic of Disney and the harsh realities of adult life while tackling her quarter-life crisis. The conversation also delves into her experiences with cultural identity and prejudice within a seemingly enchanting environment. Ultimately, Miriam chooses to pursue her passion for authentic storytelling, aiming to enhance First Nations representation.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 22min

How Brent served up solutions to diet-related disease

When Brent’s sister is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he swaps crash dieting for something sustainable. Now he just needs to figure out a way to translate healthy eating beyond his 'āiga and into his community.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 23min

Jess Ho is done talking sh*t

Hospitality became a refuge for Jess after the trauma of their childhood. But despite the ostensibly powerful position they find themselves in - calling the shots on the door of Melbourne’s trendiest restaurant - they soon realise this refuge is toxic too. 
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Aug 20, 2024 • 30min

Dumplings and violins

It’s a recognisable sound for those who frequent inner Sydney: the 75 year old Chinese Australian restaurateur is known for playing his beloved instrument during work hours, wowing crowds of customers over freshly steamed dumplings.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 25min

The Brazilian Package

Fee is prepared for a ‘trip of a lifetime' when she lands in Brazil for a tour of the Pantanal wetlands. But when her tour guide asks her for a seemingly simple favour, Fee finds herself in a terrifying situation that she can’t find a way out of.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 21min

Music is Ronny’s weapon of choice

Ronny is inspired by the power of the songs of slain freedom fighter Arnold Ap, and he too takes up music as his weapon of choice. He sets about writing his own song to strengthen the movement in the hopes his people will see the Morning Star flag raised over a free West Papua
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Jul 30, 2024 • 26min

Sam tries to save Christmas

Like so many children of divorce, Sam has pretty much always hated Christmas. Yet, year after year, the Melbourne transplant would return to Western Australia and face his family. Why did he think this year - with his new girlfriend in tow - would be any different?
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Jul 23, 2024 • 27min

Sooji gets hit and runs

Sooji wakes up on the concrete of a busy road in Strathfield in Sydney. She’s been hit by a car, but instead of waiting for help to arrive she does the one thing no one expects her to do – she runs.

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