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Australian Book Lovers is on a mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature from all genres to book lovers around the globe, as well as fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!
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Better Words

Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey

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A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages 📖 Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the inside. Grab a cuppa and get ready to chat books.
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So You Want to be a Writer

Australian Writers' Centre

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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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Welcome to The ABR Podcast, produced by Australian Book Review. Released every Thursday, The ABR Podcast features a range of literary highlights, such as reviews, poetry, fiction, interviews, and commentary. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, or Spotify Podcasts, or whichever app you use to listen to your favourite podcasts. For more information about ABR, visit our website, www.australianbookreview.com.au
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Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, PurposeFULL, Comparisonitis and Time Magic (Australian Business Book and Personal Development Book of the Year 2023), and co-founder of SheLaunch. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, her mission is to inspire women to create the most exciting and meaningful life possible. In each episode, Melissa shares her wisdom and brings you inspiring conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and world-class ...
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ALIA Graphic Podcast

ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics

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In this podcast, the ALIA Graphic team discusses the latest news relevant to libraries and graphic novels. We also interview Australian comic book creators in our creator chats series. Our group of volunteers aims to support library staff interested in all aspects of collection development, advocacy and programming related to graphic novels and comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six(ish) year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel – not just the Discworld ones! They’ll read one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns and footnotes. Episodes released on the 8th of each month (Australian time); check pratchatpodcast.com and the end of each episode for notice of the next book, and send in questions to us via social media! The explicit tag represents a fairly average Australian level of coars ...
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James and Ashley Stay at Home

James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The Book Podcast

Rosemary Puddy

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The inside story of books from new and established Australian women writers of all genres. Listen via thebookpodcast.com or on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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What if getting the girl meant becoming a terrorist wet boy?On an unnamed university campus late in the 20th century, a young man named Fenton Bland joins a society of student Maoists in order to get near the girl he loves. But the girl
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Poem of the Week is a weekly podcast presented by Australian Book Review. Each week a poet discusses and reads a new poem. These poems are also published on the ABR website. Australian Book Review is Australia's premier arts and literary magazine. We publish reviews, essays, commentary and new creative writing. We also present a range of prizes, fellowships and literary events. Visit our website to find out more or to subscribe to the print edition or to ABR Online.
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BOOKED for Lunch

Australian Businesswomen's Network

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The BOOKED for Lunch podcast features interviews with the world's best business book authors and thinkers. Ideal for those who want to expand their business education and be inspired by thought leaders who present on trends and big ideas. Host: Suzi Dafnis, Australian Businesswomen's Network. More details at www.abn.org.au
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The Need-to-Know podcast deals with the now acknowledged reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena or UAP. Its hosts are award-winning broadcasters and investigative journalists Ross Coulthart and Bryce Zabel. Every episode, they’ll look at what’s happened in the UAP/UFO world. Coulthart and Zabel discuss their current investigations, give each other advice, and seek to answer the big questions: who are they and what do they want? Ross Coulthart’s work has been featured on Australia’s version ...
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Australian Book Review's States of Poetry Podcast is part of a major new project intended to highlight the quality and diversity of contemporary Australian poetry. Funded by Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund, this is one of the first federally arranged poetry anthologies published in this country. All states and territories will be covered with separate anthologies, each of them edited by a senior poet living in, or closely associated with, that state. The state editors will choose six local ...
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The First Time

The First Time Podcast

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A podcast about the first time…you publish a book. One part reality show, one part writers’ master class. Novelists Katherine Collette (https://www.katherinecollette.com/) (The Helpline, The Competition) and Kate Mildenhall (https://katemildenhall.com/) (Skylarking, The Mother Fault, The Hummingbird Effect) discuss the feels and logistics of writing and publishing and speak to Australian and international writers about their books and creative process. Now in its sixth season, The First Time ...
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The Australian Psychedelic Society hosts integration circles, book clubs, film screenings and panels across Australia. We hope that in creating communities across Australia we can better advocate for the decriminalisation of psychedelics and break stigmas associated with psychedelic use. By creating a cohesive network, it is hoped that changes in drug policy, education and use will be established based on evidence-based information, rather than fear-based misinformation.
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Persuasion by Jane Austen

Ballarat National Theatre

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A Persuasion audiobook performed by 20 actors with gorgeous ambient sounds and an original musical score to bring the story to life. From the director of the Webby Award Honouree podcast of Pride and Prejudice. Presented over 13 beautiful episodes. This dramatised audiobook is produced by the Australian not-for-profit community theatre company, Ballarat National Theatre.
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Penmanship

Andrew McMillen

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Penmanship is a podcast about Australian writing culture. It features interviews with Australians who earn a living from working with words: writers, journalists, editors and publishers, among others. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one conversation about the guest’s career, craft and inner life. The goal of Penmanship is to provide unique insights into the creative process, mechanics and skills behind the best writing in the country. The podcast exists to explore the diversity and ...
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Glenn Whittle (Australian PGA Member) talks candidly about Golf and life with his amazing list of players, celebrities, coaches, caddies Yardage Book Yarns is now an official podcast of the Australian PGA!
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Between The Covers

Shawline Publishing

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A discovery into becoming a new Australian author as seen and created through the experiences of both publisher and authors who have joined together to collaborate and grow the awareness of new talents in the competitive landscapes. A series designed around who and what can be done and achieved by patience and planning and working in a community of like minded successful people. This podcast series is for anyone looking at becoming a really successful published author and those looking to un ...
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Do Go On

Do Go On Media

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A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling ...
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Mike and his invited guests discuss politics and issues that affect us today and into the future. Mike speaks up for all Aussies who want to live free of government interference, under a fair and just political system of laws governed by our Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 and English Common Law.
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A Cord of Three Strands

Faith Lutheran College Redlands

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A Cord of Three Strands podcast explores relationships in an Australian P-12 school in groups of three. Based on the Book of Ecclesiastes’ idea that a Cord of Three strands is not easily broken, principal Shane Altmann hosts conversations with College community members, including students, staff and parents. Designed for the commuting parent or families on the school run, this podcast opens up the life of an energised learning community for discussion and reflection.
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A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.
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Middle Grade Mavens

Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman

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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Uec ...
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Hi! We're Lozzy & Becky! We are two sisters from New South Wales, Australia, bringing you our book podcast, The Marsh Metaphor, where we find ourselves falling into the worlds created by some of the best and aspiring fantasy book authors. In each episode, we break down the pages of our favourite books, tell you what we loved and what we didn’t and give you our predictions for what we think is in store for our favourite characters next. Our podcast is definitely NOT spoiler friendly, so if yo ...
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The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen & Kate bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2022, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Pod ...
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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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Southern Cross Combat brings you all the latest interviews and news in Australian and New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts. Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay up to date on all the news @SouthernCrossCombat
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Between the Leaves

Ellen van Neerven, Victorian Women's Trust, Hermina Burns

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Between the Leaves, a poetry podcast hosted by Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns. In each episode, Ellen and Hermina illuminate poems written by women and the gender diverse, as well as their own original works, moving through themes like love, race and feminism. Proudly presented by the Victorian Women’s Trust.
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Cameron Gleeson from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain why currency-hedging matters, the Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (ASX: QAU) and answer your questions. Topics covered: - Cameron's most influential books - Currency-hedging and currency-hedged ETFs - everything you want to know - Is currency hedging safe? - M…
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In episode #123, Veronica and Laurie take you in a myriad of directions, from industry and upcoming news, including Wilderness Australia's Karajia Award winners, fascinating first lines, and exciting events, to reminders to join your local and state writing group for more opportunities and events. Laurie chats with the wonderful Donna M Cameron abo…
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Max Weber once remarked that bureaucracy’s power comes from its massing of expert and factual knowledges. It amasses this power, in part, by keeping much of its expertise and factual knowledge from public view. Only occasionally does someone with access reveal more of what’s going on behind the scenes, and how it might matter for our thinking about…
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In this episode, Chris and Matt open the lid on Matt's adventures in America. Basking in the land of the free, Matt is forced to consider YouTube dynamics, indulgent podcast conversations, potential Russian influence campaigns, and the environmental toxins that sound him. We will return soon with another SM election special and a better mic for Mat…
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Ever feel like you’re constantly stressed but you’re not sure why? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something. In this moment, neurophysiology expert and founder of Nervous System School, Jessica Maguire, uncovers the subtle warning signs of nervous system dysregulation and how they can lead to burnout. Press play to discover: the th…
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This week on The ABR Podcast, Johanna Leggatt reviews Australia’s Pandemic Exceptionalism: How we crushed the curve but lost the race by Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden. Leggatt quotes from the book: ‘There will be another pandemic. It might not happen for another century, or it might happen very soon.’ Johanna Leggatt is a Melbourne-based write…
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A controversial entrepreneur is murdered in a remote mountain valley, but this is no ordinary case. Ivan and Nell are soon contending with cowboy lawyers, conmen, bullion thieves and grave robbers. But it's when Nell discovers the victim is a close blood relative that the past begins to take on a looming significance. What did take place in The Val…
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Do humans add value to investing? Mitchell Sneddon, our Head of Funds Management at Rask, shares his checklist for choosing an active investment. 💸 Mitch’s checklist for picking an active manager/product #1 - What are you looking for? Does active make sense here? #2 - What are the fees? #3 - Who is the fund manager? #4 - What is the ETF/fund invest…
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Okay, it's time to find out the TRUTH about the Illuminati ... (confirmed?) This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 2:38 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Support the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus episodes i…
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In ep 105, James and Ashley interview Arna Radovich, the author of Limits of Forgetting, a collection of stories interwoven with themes of memory, grief and reflection. Arna shares insights into how her own experiences provide the background for her fiction, and how she found the resolve to release her collection after the loss of her husband. We a…
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Brenna and Joe conclude our special Halloween coverage with episodes 5-8 of S01 of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events, which adapts books 3 & 4. With a caveat that we were burnt out by Snicket's texts by this point, we still find things to like, including Woodard's wordplay, Harris' utterly unconvincing drag and the surprise queerness of Rhys…
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On Book Matters today we speak to two Australian authors who take us to Italy during two different eras. First up Janine speaks to Perth based author Tess Woods about her fourth women's fiction novel The Venice hotel; where the lives of four very different women become entangled in a boutique hotel where dark secrets unravel and where not everyone …
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Giving the kids their boring magic. Show notes Jonathan Farmer Matthew Buckley Smith Church Going by Philip Larkin Why Poetry is Making a Comeback in Schools on Mindshift/KQED Ode to Kool-Aid by Marcus Jackson In Praise of Okra by January Gill O’Neil Root Cellar by Theodore Roethke Gwendolyn Brooks Elizabeth Bishop Shane McCrae Gabrielle Calvocores…
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Kate Young is a writer and cook. Her award-winning Little Library Cookbooks feature food inspired by beloved works of literature. After a sunny Australian childhood, spent indoors reading books, she moved to London, which suited her much better. She now lives in a converted mill in a Gloucestershire town. Today we're discussing her debut novel, a q…
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Meet bestselling author and screenwriter Christian White on his novel The Ledge and writing the Netflix hit Clickbait. his writing process, and his transition from books to screenwriting, including his work on TV shows like Clickbait and Apartment 7A. 00:00 Welcome to episode 635 01:46 Nat Newman's writing tip 02:41 Nat's creative writing journey 0…
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Have you ever imagined reaching a point where you don’t have to work but choose to? Or you’re able to work part time without worrying about the loss of income? Or you want to take time off to spend with your new family without having to go back to work before you’re ready after your paid parental leave runs out? Us too! Today, we’re going to chat a…
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In this special international episode of Decoding the Gurus, Chris and Matt jump on the hottest online topic and devote an hour to reviewing Richard Dawkins' influential work from the 1970s, The Selfish Gene. This book influenced Matt and Chris when they were teenage decoders, but how does it hold up now that they have evolved into (quasi)adult for…
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A wild puma stalks through Robbie Arnott's haunting new novel, Dusk, Fiona McFarlane's homage to true crime podcasts in Highway 13 and Malcolm Knox raises the stakes in a Soviet era political thriller, The First Friend. Australian author Robbie Arnott has published four novels, and two of them — The Rain Heron and Limberlost — have been shortlisted…
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Do you dream of hitting seven figures in your business? It’s an excellent goal to aim for — and way more achievable than you might think, especially when you have the right strategies and support. But here's a crucial insight that too many entrepreneurs overlook: getting to the seven figure mark isn’t just about what you do; it's also about what yo…
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Anne’s time in Bath is improved by the discovery that an old school friend, Mrs Smith (nee Hamilton), lives in town, however, she is shocked at her old friend’s living situation, a consequence of extravagance and the early death of her husband. Despite her lower station in life, Anne chooses to regularly visit her friend, eschewing more socially ac…
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Donovan chats to Kevin Moss aka Goin Feral about the Australian Triple Crown, the Australian Alps Walking Trail (AAWT), Heysen Trail and Bibbulmun Track. Kevin completed all three trails in 2024, and discusses what makes them different, his experiences on all three, and how they compare.Donovan de Souza & Mark Pybus tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this month's roundup Jade and Mia discuss their recent favourite reads: Tabby by Stephen Kok, PR Dedelis Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule, Ryan Brown Escape From St Hell: My Trans Teen Life Levels Up by Lewis Hancox Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo Roaming by Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki Then they discuss: The Harvey Awards with the double win…
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In this episode, Principal Shane Altmann talks with school leaders Max and Giselle about their experience as students and student leaders. They talk about their role in running weekly school events, collaborating with teachers and administrators to lead initiatives, and the incredible amount of input students at Faith have in the running of the sch…
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by former financial adviser and financial literacy advocate Jessica Brady. Topics covered with Jess Brady include: How to get started with money - early or late Money barriers and biases holding us back Goal setting and the mistakes people make Money date tips & traps, and Australia's …
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Struggling to figure out which business model is the right fit for you? In this moment, money mindset mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas shares her insights on choosing a business model that aligns with your strengths, lifestyle, and current season of life. Press play to discover: the key factors you must consider BEFORE starting a business or creating …
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This week on The ABR Podcast, Michael Winkler reviews Chinese Postman by Brian Castro. ‘Reading Castro for plot is like listening to Bob Dylan for melody,’ says Winkler of the prize-winning author of eleven novels. Michael Winkler was the winner of the 2016 Calibre Essay Prize and is the author of Grimmish. Listen to Michael Winkler’s ‘Giving up mi…
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When Mulanyin meets the beautiful Nita in Edenglassie, their saltwater people still outnumber the British. As colonial unrest peaks, Mulanyin dreams of taking his bride home to Yugambeh Country, but his plans for independence collide with white justice. Two centuries later, fiery activist Winona meets Dr Johnny. Together they care for obstinate cen…
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Royal Blue is a royal racing pigeon from a long line of champions. Every morning he wakes in his comfortable loft at Sandringham House, eats the very best seeds and spends the day training with his best friend to be the fastest and strongest pigeon in Britain. But there’s a war going on, and things are changing. Then one day the King himself comes …
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The Ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria was regarded as the capital of knowledge and learning, all because of the city's great library that held documents from across the world. But what happened to it and where would we be if all of its knowledge hadn't been lost? To answer these questions and more we're joined by our dear friend Alasdair Tremblay…
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Episode 119In this episode: 1. Anomaly by Emma Lord2.The Hotel Balzar (The Norendy Tales #2) by Kate DiCamillo3.The Wintrish Girl and The Lost History (Talismans of Fate #1 and #2) by Melanie La’Brooy4.The Junkyard Fairies 1: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt5.The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (The Millicent Quibb Schoo…
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Are you still using skincare products that might be doing more harm than good? Ever wondered why so many beauty products rely on unsustainable, animal-derived ingredients that don’t align with nature? Or perhaps you're curious how daily rituals and natural skincare can transform not just your skin, but your overall well-being? In this eye-opening c…
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Brenna and Joe are back to untangle the first four episodes of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events. We compare Neil Patrick Harris with Jim Carrey, how The Reptile Room works better on the TV show, and why Aasif Mandvi is such a delightful Montgomery Montgomery. Plus: a few gripes about the length of episodes and Brenna's least favourite child…
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