The Australian Bite
Archive for April, 2010
Mining, comedy and a welcome to country
29 April 2010
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This week on the Australian Bite, aboriginal elder Richard Walley explains the significance of the Welcome to Country ceremony performed at a growing number of public events in Australia. We talk to journalist Kathy Marks who has written a very interesting essay on the history of mining in Australia and how it has shaped the way we think, and meet Nazeem Hussein, from the comedy duo, “Fear of a Brown Planet.”
ANZACS & eagles
21 April 2010
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This week on the Bite, as Australians take part in the annual ANZAC day commemorations, which mark the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, we hear from two distinguished professors of history who have released a new book which dares to challenge the mythology of the Anzac legend, and its place in the Australian psyche. We also hear the story of Miru, a orphaned wedge tailed eagle chick who was rescued from certain death. And some music from Australian rock band Powederfinger, who recently announced their plans to disband after a stellar 21 year career.
The desert gets a drenching
15 April 2010
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This week on the Australian Bite, we take a trip to the central Australian desert following recent drenching rains. Australian author and filmmaker Malla Nunn talks about the inspiration for her new crime fiction novel, set in 1950′s South Africa. And we hear about a homeshare program that pairs up elderley or disabled homeowners with people looking for affordable accomodation.
Australia geared up for the Shanghai World Expo
9 April 2010
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This week on the Australian Bite, we have a sneak preview of the Australian pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, which opens on the 1st of May. We also find out why many young Australians fear the Australian Dream of owning their own home is fast disappearing, and take a look at an exhibition of Aboriginal art which challenges the audience to think again about sterotypes.
