The Australian Bite
Archive for the ‘ Northern Territory’ Category
Broadcasting, Brumbies and Books
16 July 2010
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On Australian Bite this week with Jill Scanlon, we look at an indigenous sports broadcasting program with the National Indigenous Radio Service and supported by the AFL. Australia’s wild horse – the Brumby – has some unique traits according to researchers who have followed groups of them for four years. And we enjoy the tale of ‘Kevin – the kangaroo who couldn’t hop!’ - a book inspired by a young disabled girl taking her first steps.
Football, rice & reconciliation
28 May 2010
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Governor General Quentin Bryce watches traditional ceremony as Gregory National Park is handed over to Traditional Owners (Michael Cavanagh)
This week on the Bite, as Australians come together for Reconciliation Week we take a trip toGregory National Park in the the Northern Territory, which has just been renamed Jutpurra following its handback to traditional owners. We meet a PhD student who’s working on adding zinc to rice, and with World Cup fever heating up, football commentator and former socceroo Craig Foster gives his views on the game as it’s played in Australia.
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.
Dogs, words and rescuing kids from traffickers
5 March 2010
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This week on the Australian Bite, we’ll hear about a new educational DVD helping people in indigenous communities to keep their dogs healthy and happy. Linguist Kate Burridge will talks about her new book which gives a very entertaining insight into the many peculiarities of the English language as its spoken in Australia. And we’ll meet the President of The Grey Man, an organisation devoted to rescuing trafficked children and women from the sex industry.
