en-us http://www.abc.net.au/local/img/podcasts/versions/conversations_rss_20081110.jpg http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:22:00 +1000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:18:56 +1100 Copyright 2009 Australian Broadcasting Corporation backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) Get to know great Australians ABC Local Get to know great Australians and international guests as they enjoy a cuppa and a yarn ABC Local backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r325134_1455698.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:05:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio US author James Reston Jr is a man who witnessed first-hand the final public demise of former US president Richard Nixon. US author James Reston Jr is a man who witnessed first-hand the final public demise of former US president Richard Nixon. 52:11 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r324867_1454004.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:47:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Writer Alan Close is a man who, after years of failed relationships, frustration and unhappiness, stopped and took time to look within and ask, why? Writer Alan Close is a man who, after years of failed relationships, frustration and unhappiness, stopped and took time to look within and ask, why? 51:48 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r265877_1111596.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Antoine Bloeman has just retired. And he needs a rest. Susan Bradley is another Kimberley identity who made it her business to understand Aboriginal culture and customs, Antoine Bloeman has just retired. And he needs a rest. Susan Bradley is another Kimberley identity who made it her business to understand Aboriginal culture and customs, 51:32 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r324026_1449245.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:11:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Geologist, wanderer, adventurer, musician, dreamer - all could equally be used to describe Gav Dear Geologist, wanderer, adventurer, musician, dreamer - all could equally be used to describe Gav Dear 51:14 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r323345_1444952.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:19:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Broadcast date 12/12/08 Broadcast date 12/12/08 52:17 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r322818_1441723.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:50:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio If there was anyone who knows about survival and fortitude, it's Elizabeth Gould If there was anyone who knows about survival and fortitude, it's Elizabeth Gould 51:55 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r322499_1439744.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:42:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Paul Pisasale is a man who's celebrated each and every one of his 57 birthdays in the city where he's now Mayor - Ipswich. Paul Pisasale is a man who's celebrated each and every one of his 57 birthdays in the city where he's now Mayor - Ipswich. 48:30 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200804/r239456_968852.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:04:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Distinguished author Helen Garner career began in 1978 with the ground-breaking novel 'Monkey Grip'. Distinguished author Helen Garner career began in 1978 with the ground-breaking novel 'Monkey Grip'. 52:12 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r321623_1434267.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:40:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Joel Stratte-McClure is an American journalist who's accomplished a fairly unique human feat Joel Stratte-McClure is an American journalist who's accomplished a fairly unique human feat 52:08 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200804/r236936_954951.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:01:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Nigella says she's not a chef or a professional cook Nigella says she's not a chef or a professional cook 52:07 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r320677_1428637.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:24:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio After coaching the Broncos for 20 years, Wayne Bennett has now made the enormous life change to coach the St. George Illawarra Dragons. After coaching the Broncos for 20 years, Wayne Bennett has now made the enormous life change to coach the St. George Illawarra Dragons. 52:22 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200812/r320319_1426383.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:54:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Between them, Mick Sheils and Vicki are two truckies with several decades of experience pulling tonnes of metal, machinery and freight, across the country-side. Between them, Mick Sheils and Vicki are two truckies with several decades of experience pulling tonnes of metal, machinery and freight, across the country-side. 52:06 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r250903_1031011.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:43:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Leith Harding and her husband, Rob, have raised a total of seven children. Leith Harding and her husband, Rob, have raised a total of seven children. 47:54 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r318209_1413479.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:10:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Great Australian writer Richard Flanagan made a return visit to the Conversation Hour and Rising opera star Roy Best was bullied out of singing by the boys at high school Great Australian writer Richard Flanagan made a return visit to the Conversation Hour and Rising opera star Roy Best was bullied out of singing by the boys at high school 49:07 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r317771_1410868.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:02:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Kevin Sheedy's career has in a way come full circle. Kevin Sheedy's career has in a way come full circle. 52:03 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r317238_1407469.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tina Arena has recorded the follow up to last year's successful covers album Songs of Love and Loss. Tina Arena has recorded the follow up to last year's successful covers album Songs of Love and Loss. 43:08 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r316717_1404174.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Deb Shugg has survived domestic violence, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress to become a top businesswoman. Deb Shugg has survived domestic violence, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress to become a top businesswoman. 51:06 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r315366_1395743.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tiffany is a former debt collector and police officer and now runs her own detective agency. Tiffany is a former debt collector and police officer and now runs her own detective agency. 48:32 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r314853_1392481.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Colette Livermore left her home, her family and plans to study medicine to join Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Colette Livermore left her home, her family and plans to study medicine to join Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. 52:25 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r314493_1390202.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:06:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Paul Wade was Captain of the Socceroos for six years and became as famous for his media commentary and reporting. Paul Wade was Captain of the Socceroos for six years and became as famous for his media commentary and reporting. 52:11 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r313797_1385790.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Candace Bushnell is the original creator of Sex and the City. Mark Tully is the subject of the documentary Rare Chicken Rescue. Candace Bushnell is the original creator of Sex and the City. Mark Tully is the subject of the documentary Rare Chicken Rescue. 51:19 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r313361_1382859.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:24:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Mark Scott worked at John Fairfax Publications for 12 years, first as the Sydney Morning Herald's Education Editor, ending up as Fairfax's Editorial Director. Mark Scott worked at John Fairfax Publications for 12 years, first as the Sydney Morning Herald's Education Editor, ending up as Fairfax's Editorial Director. 51:38 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r312886_1379924.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Julie Leitch & Dr Rocco Crino Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Julie Leitch & Dr Rocco Crino 52:32 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r275357_1162814.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Frank Burkin and Kevin Garr both joined the RAAF when they were young boys and after training as armourers they expected to join a squadron, working close to the military action. However, they both found themselves part of a top secret operation handling Frank Burkin and Kevin Garr both joined the RAAF when they were young boys and after training as armourers they expected to join a squadron, working close to the military action. However, they both found themselves part of a top secret operation handling toxic chemicals, like mustard gas and phosgene. 50:49 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r312042_1374690.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:26:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Pipe Organist and movie-lover Ron West Pipe Organist and movie-lover Ron West 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r249383_1022951.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:17:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Nathan and two of his friends last year became only the fourth ever group to travel the complete length of the Amazon. Nathan and two of his friends last year became only the fourth ever group to travel the complete length of the Amazon. 51:17 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200811/r309578_1359536.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:22:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Mark Occhilupo has had not just one, but two spectacular surfing careers, with a ten year stretch between them. Mark Occhilupo has had not just one, but two spectacular surfing careers, with a ten year stretch between them. 52:11 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200707/r157598_571442.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio John Paul Young was a shy lad from Glasgow with a knack for mimicry who went on to become Australia's King of Pop and an international pop star. John Paul Young was a shy lad from Glasgow with a knack for mimicry who went on to become Australia's King of Pop and an international pop star. 41:42 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r308689_1353671.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Vince O'Rourke's life changed forever when his wife Margaret was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. Vince O'Rourke's life changed forever when his wife Margaret was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. 52:07 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r308014_1349512.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:55:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Former nun Joy Balazo grew up in the Philippines and moved to Australia to expand her human rights work. She founded the Young Ambassadors for Peace program in 2001. Former nun Joy Balazo grew up in the Philippines and moved to Australia to expand her human rights work. She founded the Young Ambassadors for Peace program in 2001. 51:50 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r307946_1348998.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:14:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Professor Chris O'Brien was one of Australia's top cancer surgeons before he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in 2006. Professor Chris O'Brien was one of Australia's top cancer surgeons before he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in 2006. 50:59 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r307026_1343175.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:01:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Jackie Huggins is a nationally recognised and respected Aboriginal leader, former co-chair of Reconciliation Australia and Deputy Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit at the University of Queensland. Dr Jackie Huggins is a nationally recognised and respected Aboriginal leader, former co-chair of Reconciliation Australia and Deputy Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit at the University of Queensland. 50:59 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r306363_1339103.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:33:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Sports broadcaster Gerry Collins Sports broadcaster Gerry Collins 51:48 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r306014_1337039.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:56:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Krissy Kneen has been shortlisted three times for the Queensland Premier's Literary Award, and last year published a book of her work called Swallow the Sound. Krissy Kneen has been shortlisted three times for the Queensland Premier's Literary Award, and last year published a book of her work called Swallow the Sound. 51:56 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r305529_1333923.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:14:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Mandi's son Chris Simmonds was killed in New South Wales 2001 and his murder is still regarded as a 'cold case'. Mandi's son Chris Simmonds was killed in New South Wales 2001 and his murder is still regarded as a 'cold case'. 52:22 Podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r305006_1330623.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:38:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Film director Bruce Beresford and Country vet Andrew Medenis Film director Bruce Beresford and Country vet Andrew Medenis 00:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r304624_1328215.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:20:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tania Hayes was only 22 years old when her fiance' Warren was diagnosed with a huge brain tumour. Tania Hayes was only 22 years old when her fiance' Warren was diagnosed with a huge brain tumour. 00:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r303959_1323888.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Layne has been described by her peers as 'the greatest female surfer of all time (Kelly Slater 2008). Layne has been described by her peers as 'the greatest female surfer of all time (Kelly Slater 2008). 00:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r303511_1321410.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:17:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Trish and Iain made a return trip to the Conversation Hour for an update on their latest adventures. Trish and Iain made a return trip to the Conversation Hour for an update on their latest adventures. 51:40 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r303061_1318401.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:15:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Sam Cutler is unusual for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that he worked with Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead, and lived to tell the tale. Sam Cutler is unusual for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that he worked with Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead, and lived to tell the tale. 46:40 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r302932_1317552.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Veruthaslam Padayachey has lived and practised as a doctor in the Queensland town of Maryborough for thirty years. Dr Veruthaslam Padayachey has lived and practised as a doctor in the Queensland town of Maryborough for thirty years. 51:04 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r302916_1317442.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Professor Graeme Clark is one of those very few people who has, as they say, managed to put a dent in the planet. Professor Graeme Clark is one of those very few people who has, as they say, managed to put a dent in the planet. 50:26 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r302509_1315082.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:12:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Before Jane Goodall went to Africa we knew so little about chimpanzees - these creatures who are our closest cousins. Before Jane Goodall went to Africa we knew so little about chimpanzees - these creatures who are our closest cousins. 51:24 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r302137_1312709.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:47:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Preacher Will Graham and Art Collector John Kaldor Preacher Will Graham and Art Collector John Kaldor 00:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/brisbane/200810/r301236_1310252.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:29:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Jacquie Everitt volunteered to do legal aid work for refugees in Australia after witnessing the refugee camps in Timor. Jacquie Everitt volunteered to do legal aid work for refugees in Australia after witnessing the refugee camps in Timor. 52:09 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200810/r300096_1299944.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:25:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Steve Renouf was spotted as a natural talent when he was young Aboriginal kid kicking a football around in the little Queensland town of Murgon. Steve Renouf was spotted as a natural talent when he was young Aboriginal kid kicking a football around in the little Queensland town of Murgon. 51:31 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200810/r299768_1297719.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:19:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr John Fraser told Richard Fidler that most people don't understand the work of an intensivist. Dr John Fraser told Richard Fidler that most people don't understand the work of an intensivist. 51:48 Podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcsydney/200810/r299149_1293938.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:57:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Eleven budgets, major tax reform, an Asian economic crisis, Peter Costello survived them all and remains Australia's longest-serving Treasurer. On The Conversation Hour he discuses his political and personal life with Richard Fidler. Eleven budgets, major tax reform, an Asian economic crisis, Peter Costello survived them all and remains Australia's longest-serving Treasurer. On The Conversation Hour he discuses his political and personal life with Richard Fidler. 52:03 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200810/r298680_1290854.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:13:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Richard Walsh has been thinking a fair bit about death lately. Richard Walsh has been thinking a fair bit about death lately. 51:39 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200810/r298285_1288399.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:51:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Chinese documentary maker and writer Sun Shuyun spent eighteen months in Tibet Chinese documentary maker and writer Sun Shuyun spent eighteen months in Tibet 51:35 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r297976_1286432.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:57:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio It used to be thought that the brain was like a mechanism, and if one part broke, then that bit simply wouldn't work any more. It used to be thought that the brain was like a mechanism, and if one part broke, then that bit simply wouldn't work any more. 51:35 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r297484_1283196.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:13:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Stephen had no inclination to study hard when he was a kid. Stephen had no inclination to study hard when he was a kid. 47:47 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r297700_1284475.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:03:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Richard Fidler talks with Scientist Idan Ben-Barak and Author Chelsea Haywood. Richard Fidler talks with Scientist Idan Ben-Barak and Author Chelsea Haywood. 52:18 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r296572_1277211.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:07:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Author, Simon Winchester, has found another eccentric genius to write about. Author, Simon Winchester, has found another eccentric genius to write about. 50:08 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r296863_1279197.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio If you knew Graeme Cowan back in his early 30s, you might have concluded he had the perfect life. If you knew Graeme Cowan back in his early 30s, you might have concluded he had the perfect life. 51:29 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r297774_1284973.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Sofie Laguna, Chris Cleave and Steven Galloway in conversation with Richard Fidler at the Brisbane Writers' Festival. Sofie Laguna, Chris Cleave and Steven Galloway in conversation with Richard Fidler at the Brisbane Writers' Festival. 51:08 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r295398_1269862.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:48:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Carol Off and Grace Pundyk discuss the sweet subject matter of chocolate and honey with Richard Fidler at a special broadcast from the Brisbane Writers Festival. Carol Off and Grace Pundyk discuss the sweet subject matter of chocolate and honey with Richard Fidler at a special broadcast from the Brisbane Writers Festival. 52:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r294510_1264116.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:59:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The Conversation Hour is broadcasting from the State Library of Queensland for the 2008 Brisbane Writers' Festival. Three international writers and commentators join Richard Fidler for the first of his panel discussions, asking a big question - 'Is Americ The Conversation Hour is broadcasting from the State Library of Queensland for the 2008 Brisbane Writers' Festival. Three international writers and commentators join Richard Fidler for the first of his panel discussions, asking a big question - 'Is America Over?' 51:58 podcast, conversation hour http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r294190_1262163.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:26:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Chris Abani writes beautiful and haunting stories that take you right out to the edge of human existence. Chris Abani writes beautiful and haunting stories that take you right out to the edge of human existence. 51:54 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r293414_1257929.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Michael Peschardt is the host of Peschardt's People, a TV documentary which profiles fascinating people all over the world. Prior to hosting his own show on BBC World, Michael spent fifteen years as the BBC's foreign correspondent here in Australia. Micha Michael Peschardt is the host of Peschardt's People, a TV documentary which profiles fascinating people all over the world. Prior to hosting his own show on BBC World, Michael spent fifteen years as the BBC's foreign correspondent here in Australia. Michael told the Conversation Hour that Australia is now very much his home, even though he probably couldn't be based in a more logistically difficult location for his current program, which takes him to all corners of the globe. 51:48 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r293165_1256576.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:33:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio William - one of Australia's most beloved actors - first talked to Richard on the Conversation Hour when he released his memoir 'A Man's Got To Have a Hobby', which caused Richard to laugh so much his sides ached. Despite fearing he might laugh too much t William - one of Australia's most beloved actors - first talked to Richard on the Conversation Hour when he released his memoir 'A Man's Got To Have a Hobby', which caused Richard to laugh so much his sides ached. Despite fearing he might laugh too much to actually talk, Richard asked William back to talk about his latest memoir 'That'd Be Right'. 48:23 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r292767_1254271.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:34:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The Australian group Kenja is the group that fascinated Melissa Maclean and her co-director Luke Walker. Founders and followers of Kenja call it an organisation dedicated to realising human potential. Former members and critics call it a cult. Melissa and The Australian group Kenja is the group that fascinated Melissa Maclean and her co-director Luke Walker. Founders and followers of Kenja call it an organisation dedicated to realising human potential. Former members and critics call it a cult. Melissa and Luke interviewed the founders, Ken Dyers and Jan Hamilton, as well as Kenja's many critics, for their documentary film 'Beyond Our Ken'. 52:09 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r292001_1250368.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:23:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Stephen Juan is so keen to learn everything there is to know about humans, he works seven days a week finding out everything he can, and then makes sure he teaches the rest of us what he's found out. Professor Steve Chadban graduated from medicine thin Dr Stephen Juan is so keen to learn everything there is to know about humans, he works seven days a week finding out everything he can, and then makes sure he teaches the rest of us what he's found out. Professor Steve Chadban graduated from medicine thinking he would specialise in orthopaedics, "where they fix footballers and make lots of money". 52:06 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r291930_1250337.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:31:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Paget Sayers started his own importing and wholesaling business in Sydney and he told the Conversation Hour some of the keys to his success were profit-sharing with the staff, free lunches for staff and the staff would name their own salary. These strateg Paget Sayers started his own importing and wholesaling business in Sydney and he told the Conversation Hour some of the keys to his success were profit-sharing with the staff, free lunches for staff and the staff would name their own salary. These strategies were considered novel and enlightened at the time but Paget likes to think it was his "inner-Buddha" nature. 50:12 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r291240_1246024.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio At the age of 23, Donna Ritchie fell backwards from a stone wall on Manly beach, in Sydney, and broke the T5 and T6 vertebrae in her spine. The resulting paralysis from the chest down was immediate. At the age of 23, Donna Ritchie fell backwards from a stone wall on Manly beach, in Sydney, and broke the T5 and T6 vertebrae in her spine. The resulting paralysis from the chest down was immediate. 50:36 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r290760_1243445.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Everyone can sing, according to Gillian Bonham, they just need the courage to do so. Gillian runs The Music Clinic in Sydney, teaching adults how to overcome their fear of singing and belt out a tune in front of an audience. She set up the company at the Everyone can sing, according to Gillian Bonham, they just need the courage to do so. Gillian runs The Music Clinic in Sydney, teaching adults how to overcome their fear of singing and belt out a tune in front of an audience. She set up the company at the age of 57, after everything changed overnight, and her daughter advised her to 'go back to your passion'. Gabi Tolkowski is a diamond cutter, and is the sixth generation of the Tolkowski family to carry on the tradition. He's responsible for cutting some of the most fabulous and expensive jewels in the world. 52:11 podcast The Dubbo Dazzlers. The group was comprised of four girls who met teaching the kindergarten choir! She grew up loving the movies and was always at The Roxy and The Monarch watching the latest Judy Garland film, and teaching her friends the dance routines that she would learn from the movies.]]> http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r290376_1241278.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:05:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio For someone who retired six years ago, Joy Hruby keeps herself pretty busy. A TV presenter, film-maker and all-round legend of the entertainment scene, Joy has also written a book about her childhood days in rural New South Wales, and is currently working For someone who retired six years ago, Joy Hruby keeps herself pretty busy. A TV presenter, film-maker and all-round legend of the entertainment scene, Joy has also written a book about her childhood days in rural New South Wales, and is currently working on her second novel. Joy Hruby grew up in Dubbo, and was part of the singing troupe <em>The Dubbo Dazzlers</em>. The group was comprised of four girls who met teaching the kindergarten choir! She grew up loving the movies and was always at The Roxy and The Monarch watching the latest Judy Garland film, and teaching her friends the dance routines that she would learn from the movies. 49:49 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r290363_1241220.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:42:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Writer and journalist Lijia Zhang grew up in China after the cultural revolution. She was born in Nanjing, also known as the southern capital of China, and grew up in a residential area for factory employees. Three thousand 'villagers' were packed into th Writer and journalist Lijia Zhang grew up in China after the cultural revolution. She was born in Nanjing, also known as the southern capital of China, and grew up in a residential area for factory employees. Three thousand 'villagers' were packed into three dozen or so identical concrete blocks and there was little or no green space around. 50:39 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r289795_1238193.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Ray Anderson has described himself as a radical industrialist - and a recovering plunderer. Time magazine calls him an environmental hero. Ray makes carpet tiles. Lots and lots of them. His company is the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet; fo Ray Anderson has described himself as a radical industrialist - and a recovering plunderer. Time magazine calls him an environmental hero. Ray makes carpet tiles. Lots and lots of them. His company is the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet; forty percent of all the carpet tiles in the world are made by a company he started from scratch. His father was an assistant postmaster, his mother a retired schoolteacher, but Ray knew wanted to something entrepreneurial, although he had no idea where to start. He studied industrial engineering and then on a visit to the UK he saw his first carpet tile: "I thought they were so smart. I knew this was the thing." 51:36 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r288882_1233674.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Imagine this scenario - you pop out to the shops, leaving your three year old daughter playing at home with her father. You're out for less than half an hour, and when you get back - they're both gone. This is what happened to Margaret Wilcox, who spent t Imagine this scenario - you pop out to the shops, leaving your three year old daughter playing at home with her father. You're out for less than half an hour, and when you get back - they're both gone. This is what happened to Margaret Wilcox, who spent the next fourteen years desperately searching for Tanya - a search that took her to Scotland Yard, Interpol and then into the intracacies of the Spanish legal system. 51:33 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r288409_1231314.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:26:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Frank Woodley told Richard Fidler he learned pretty early on to be wary of the 'Ice Cream' friends, thanks to the fact that his parents ran a milk bar. The kids who wouldn't play with him at school mysteriously found him the most important guy to be with Frank Woodley told Richard Fidler he learned pretty early on to be wary of the 'Ice Cream' friends, thanks to the fact that his parents ran a milk bar. The kids who wouldn't play with him at school mysteriously found him the most important guy to be with on the way home, knowing there'd be a soft-serve ice cream at the end of it! 50:32 podcast Mavis Bramston Show, The Naked Vicar and Blankety Blanks. Noeline describes herself as an "accidental actor", one without any formal training for the job, but clearly one with plenty of talent for it's given her a career spanning five decades. Noeline grew up in inner city Sydney and she told Richard Fidler her childhood days were filled with trips to the Art Gallery, the Mitchell Library, the Museum of Applied Arts and the Domain.]]> http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200809/r287946_1228924.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Noeline Brown is a celebrated Australian actor, renowned for her roles in the <em>Mavis Bramston Show, The Naked Vicar </em>and <em>Blankety Blanks</em>. Noeline describes herself as an "accidental actor", one without any formal training for the job, but Noeline Brown is a celebrated Australian actor, renowned for her roles in the <em>Mavis Bramston Show, The Naked Vicar </em>and <em>Blankety Blanks</em>. Noeline describes herself as an "accidental actor", one without any formal training for the job, but clearly one with plenty of talent for it's given her a career spanning five decades. Noeline grew up in inner city Sydney and she told Richard Fidler her childhood days were filled with trips to the Art Gallery, the Mitchell Library, the Museum of Applied Arts and the Domain. 51:28 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200808/r287291_1225533.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The very thing David Rakoff finds most painful in life - writing - is what earns him a living. He says, "Writing is one of those things that's not gotten easier, it gets harder. It goes on the page bad, and then you have to make it good. So, it's not like The very thing David Rakoff finds most painful in life - writing - is what earns him a living. He says, "Writing is one of those things that's not gotten easier, it gets harder. It goes on the page bad, and then you have to make it good. So, it's not like cooking. It's like reverse engineering a meal from rotten ingredients. And that's a very hard lesson to learn every single day. Every day, you wake up and you think, 'I'm going to be really bad at something. I'm going to have to tolerate myself through that experience.'" 49:43 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200808/r286719_1222774.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Showman Jim Sharman Showman Jim Sharman 51:57 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r220713_867541.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio 'The Grey Man' is a military term used by covert action forces. It means someone who operates under the radar, someone who blends into the background. 'The Grey Man' is a military term used by covert action forces. It means someone who operates under the radar, someone who blends into the background. 00:00 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200808/r286651_1222442.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:31:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Margie Greenway lives on Ashby Downs - a property between Augathella and Tambo, in Far Western Queensland. It's well watered, open downs, black soil country with belts of trees where plenty of koalas live. At the best of times it's a splendid rural paradi Margie Greenway lives on Ashby Downs - a property between Augathella and Tambo, in Far Western Queensland. It's well watered, open downs, black soil country with belts of trees where plenty of koalas live. At the best of times it's a splendid rural paradise, but in drought it's an oppressive dust-bowl. 59:13 podcast http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/abcqueenslandconversations/200808/r286664_1222493.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio "A kent 'annos" is the Sardinian greeting that means "may you live to be 100". Not only do the people of Sardinina live for a long time...the men live almost as long as the women. Journalist Ben Hills and his photographer partner Mayu Kanamori interviewed "A kent 'annos" is the Sardinian greeting that means "may you live to be 100". Not only do the people of Sardinina live for a long time...the men live almost as long as the women. Journalist Ben Hills and his photographer partner Mayu Kanamori interviewed 24 centenarians on the island of Sardinia - looking for the secret of their long life. Is it the hard work, the lifestyle or perhaps the red wine grown from the local grape variety called cannonau, which consumed with such enthusiasm on the island? Ben describes the red wine of Sardinia as bold and hearty...a "heroic" red which would make the big reds of the Barossa look like delicate little roses. 50:29 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r284796_1212604.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:21:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Susan Johnson is a writer who often seems to find herself at the heart of our modern moral dilemmas. She's written very candidly in the past about her own experience of motherhood and the flood of feeling that comes along with that. She asks the question Susan Johnson is a writer who often seems to find herself at the heart of our modern moral dilemmas. She's written very candidly in the past about her own experience of motherhood and the flood of feeling that comes along with that. She asks the question that so many women agonise over: how much of your own life do you surrender to other people that you love? 51:54 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200804/r241251_978541.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio As chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission, Stepan Kerkyasharian judges the success of his work by what doesn't happen in Australia. On the whole, things like race riots and feuding community groups are very rare, thanks in no small way to people As chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission, Stepan Kerkyasharian judges the success of his work by what doesn't happen in Australia. On the whole, things like race riots and feuding community groups are very rare, thanks in no small way to people like him. The CRC is a statuory body whose objective is a simple one: to maintain community harmony, which covers just about anything that impacts on how people interract with each other. 51:18 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r283977_1208505.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio David Sedaris became a bestselling author after reading his famous Santa Land Diaries on public radio in the United States, which recounted his experience working as an elf in Macy's department store in New York...He got his job as an elf when he moved to David Sedaris became a bestselling author after reading his famous Santa Land Diaries on public radio in the United States, which recounted his experience working as an elf in Macy's department store in New York...He got his job as an elf when he moved to New York "because it was the only job I could find". When it wasn't Christmas time he got a job house-cleaning. "It was good work, paid pretty well, and got me all over town. Perfect work for me, it really was." 51:29 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200803/r235646_947943.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio American pastor Craig Gross is not your average anti-pornography preacher. He is the founder of Fireproof Ministries and XXXchurch.com, an online ministry he launched at an adult convention. He says although many "religious folks" don't like the website's American pastor Craig Gross is not your average anti-pornography preacher. He is the founder of Fireproof Ministries and XXXchurch.com, an online ministry he launched at an adult convention. He says although many "religious folks" don't like the website's name, the church is proud to promote itself as the "number one Christian porn site". 52:12 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r283128_1203983.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Warren Bishop has lived a life shaped by the Vietnam War. He joined the army at the age of nineteen and served just under a year in Vietnam but that short time left indelible marks on the then, young man. Prior to joining Warren was working in a solicitor Warren Bishop has lived a life shaped by the Vietnam War. He joined the army at the age of nineteen and served just under a year in Vietnam but that short time left indelible marks on the then, young man. Prior to joining Warren was working in a solicitors office as a clerk and also as an ambulance officer. On the boat trip to Vietnam his Commanding Officer discovered he had some "medical" experience and he was made the unit's medic much to his disappointment - he thought it was a "woosi sort of job". 53:24 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r227151_902346.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Yasmin Levy is from Israel and she sings in ladino, the language of an ancient Spanish Jewish culture that is fast disappearing. Her performances of this gorgeous music often bring people to tears and unable to explain why they've been moved so much by th Yasmin Levy is from Israel and she sings in ladino, the language of an ancient Spanish Jewish culture that is fast disappearing. Her performances of this gorgeous music often bring people to tears and unable to explain why they've been moved so much by these songs sung in a dying language. 51:07 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r282265_1199379.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Nick Bleszynski reckons most Australians aren't nearly as excited by the country's rich history as they could be. As a history lover himself, he was delighted to be asked to make a film for television about Breaker Morant. That project fell through and Ni Nick Bleszynski reckons most Australians aren't nearly as excited by the country's rich history as they could be. As a history lover himself, he was delighted to be asked to make a film for television about Breaker Morant. That project fell through and Nick found himself at a party bemoaning its demise to a fellow drinker in the kitchen (where all the best party conversations take place). The next day he received a 'phone call from "the girl at the party", who turned out to be a book publicist interested in his Breaker Morant story . Nick was a film maker with no writing experience, but he didn't let that deter him from accepting her offer to turn in a book by Christmas. 52:13 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200706/r155876_562927.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:56:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio 'Australia's smartest, most innovative and creative person working in education today'... that's what the "Bulletin Magazine" named Greg Whitby, the executive director of catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. 'Australia's smartest, most innovative and creative person working in education today'... that's what the "Bulletin Magazine" named Greg Whitby, the executive director of catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r281122_1193419.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:47:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Barrie Kosky was born in Melbourne and now lives in Berlin. He has a formidable international reputation and is thought of as one of the most innovative directors of his generation. When you see his work you know all about it, because Barrie is always try Barrie Kosky was born in Melbourne and now lives in Berlin. He has a formidable international reputation and is thought of as one of the most innovative directors of his generation. When you see his work you know all about it, because Barrie is always trying to strip away the polite conventions of theatre and startle or beguile you into the moment. That might be through a tiny bit of exquisite music or a naked body on a hook. 47:07 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200801/r220382_865783.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:49:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Professor Beth Woods is jokingly known as the queen of rice for the world. As the Executive Director, Research and Development Strategy Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, she has been appointed as the World Chair of the International Rice Res Professor Beth Woods is jokingly known as the queen of rice for the world. As the Executive Director, Research and Development Strategy Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, she has been appointed as the World Chair of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). For a sense of just how important that job is, nearly 2.5 billion people depend on rice every day. If there's a flood or a drought it can mean famine, political instability and widespread misery. 00:00 podcast