Professor Geraint Lewis joins us in the first half hour with Part 2 of The Quantum to the Cosmos and in this episode, the topic is the quantum of the cosmos past. Starting with Einstein, he explores the varying views of how it all began. My special guests at 11:00 am are Ed Lippmann, who […]
After a rocky couple of years, the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs are about to kick off their 2022 season with an innovative called Mozart: Requiem & Revelation. Paul chats to Artistic and Music Director, Brett Weymark, about the provenance of the Requiem that is shrouded in mystery and storytelling over the centuries. The Choir has for […]
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Geraint Lewis, Professor of Astrophysics at Sydney University, returns for a new series entitled Where Does the Cosmos Come From? It’s based on his new book, co-authored with his colleague, Chris Ferrie, A/Professor of Quantum Mechanics at UTS. It attempts to combine these two often contradictory understandings of the cosmos. In Part 1, Geraint starts […]
In the first half hour, we hear Part 4, the final part of our series on the Moral Rights of Architects with Ed Lippmann. In this final episode, we learn how to get it right. The case study is the old MLC building in Martin Place. Originally designed by the late Harry Seidler, its new […]
This week, in Part 3 of our continuing series on the Moral Rights of Architects, Ed Lippmann introduces us to Philip Thalis, architect and former member of the Sydney City Council. He argues that lawyers, as much as developers, are responsible for the moral rights of architects being denied. Last week, when I was in […]
It’s that time of the year again and the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is gearing up for another fabulous Festival of performance, art, talks, music and dance. A packed program that has something for everyone, from the frivolous and saucy to the serious and thought-provoking. Creative Director of this year’s Festival, Travis Conneeley, […]
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Allegra Spender is concerned about the recovery of the Arts sector. After two years of repeated lockdowns, cancellations and postponements of performances, she talks to Paul about how she would help shape Federal Government policy for the Arts and small business if she is successful at the upcoming Federal election. She is running as an […]
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In the first half hour, we hear Part 2 of the Moral Rights of Architects with Ed Lippmann and this week Ed introduces us to special guest, Kathlyn Loseby. Kathlyn is CEO of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia and she explains the professional code of conduct contained within the accreditation process, which, theoretically, should […]
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is currently showing an exhibition of over 170 artefacts from the British Museum until 1 May. Curator Dr Lily Withycombe talks us through the exhibition entitled Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes that includes amphoras, statues, jewellery and armour. It explores competition through sport, politics, drama, music and warfare. […]
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In the first half hour, 2022 kicks off with a new series of Sydney By Design with Ed Lippmann, who turns his attention to the moral rights of architects. He introduces our guest, Peter Sarlos, architect and lawyer, who tells us about the protections offered by law, both state and federal. At 11:00 am, we […]
The Bondi Memorial remembers the victims of gay hate crimes that occurred at Marks Park, Tamarama from the 70’s right through to the 90’s. Gay men and trans women were subject to violence and murder, many unsolved to this day. Anthony talks to Joel Murray from ACON about their collaboration with Waverley Council to bring […]
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This week we hear the final episode of Bardi to Bach’s Baroque with Andy Bromberger and she concludes with instrumental music of the late Baroque. What a wonderful series it has been! My special guest after 11:00 am is Agatha Gothe-Snape, embedded artist at the Powerhouse Museum and part of the curatorial team behind a […]