On Arts Wednesday 17 May 2017, Sylvia’s guest was David Bock from the Australian Museum, talking about our native bees. Apparently we have about 1500 species (and still counting) and many are quite different from the European honey bees we find more familiar. Listen to the two parts of the conversation below: That was Part […]
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Michelle Belgiorno – A Thousand Stitches of Hope
Arts Thursday 18 May 2017. Michelle Belgiorno, one of five Australian and Japanese artists, whose work is presented in TOKKOTAI – Contemporary Australian and Japanese Artists on War and the Battle of Sydney Harbour by the Mosman Art Gallery speaks to Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday about her work A Thousand Stitches of Hope. Listen […]
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Kate Cherry on upcoming NIDA performances
Arts Thursday 18 May 2017. Kate Cherry, CEO and Director of NIDA speaks to Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday on upcoming NIDA productions and her first five months in her new role. See details of full program and links to NIDA website on https://eastsidefm.org/arts-thursday-18-may-2017/ Listen to the interview here: […]
Mirri Leven and Coo-ee Art’s new shop in Oxford Street
Mirri Leven, has recently become a Director of Coo-ee Art – an organisation founded in the 1980s, by Adrian Newstead – which has grown and developed with the times but remains devoted to promoting Aboriginal Art and artists. Coo-ee Art has returned to its original environs on Oxford Street Paddington, as well as retaining its […]
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Boiling Point May 2017 Botanica, mice squeaks and Cassini
Botanica, mice squeaks and Cassini Tonight, Alex caught up with Botanica’s curator, Judy Dunstan, Dr Brett Summerell of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Louise Goodall of Foundation and Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Find out about the exhibition here https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Botanica-in-Sickness-and-in-Health Listen in to the interview here Tim caught us up on Cassini’s recent dive […]
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Music’s Mechanical Make-Up
During the course of April/May 2017, Sylvia presented a 7-part series with music historian, Andy Bromberger on Music’s Mechanical Make-Up. You can listen to the conversations below and after each, there is a list of music Andy has suggested you could listen to in order to get a greater depth of understanding. That was Part 1, the […]
Still in my mind
On Arts Wednesday 10 May 2017, Sylvia’s guest was Bronwyn Croft, curator and participating artist in the exhibition entitled Still In My Mind, just opened at UNSW Galleries. It recalls the famous walk off Wave Hill station by aboriginal workers, led by Vincent Lingiari in 1966 and records its legacy. Listen to the 3 parts […]
French Electoral System
On Wednesday 3 May 2017, Professor Bronwyn Winter was Sylvia’s guest, talking about the French electoral system. You can listen to the conversation below: That was Part 1 and here is Part 2: And here is Part 3: […]
Boiling Point 25th April 2017
Coral bleaching, March for Science, DTaP and desert air dehumidifying. … Luke reported the latest coral bleaching along the Great Barrier Reef: Tim discussed research on timing for immunisation against tetanus, diptheria and pertussis for pregnant women: And Danny demystified the desert air with new solar powered dehumidifying technology Join us next Tuesday at 6pm […]
Royal Residences
In November 2016, Giles water field passed away. Giles was an eminent curator, art historian, teacher and writer. More than 800 people attended his memorial service in St Martins-in-the-Fields, a tribute to the impact he had on so many lives. Sylvia recorded this interview with Giles in 2014, when she took part in a […]
A New Meaning to Talking to Your House Plant
Monica Gagliano’s studies at the University of Western Australia has found that plants have far more complex and developed senses than we though – with the ability to detect and respond to sounds to ultimately survive. Click the link below to listen: Next on Monday Drive is energy expert Alan Pears, giving his perspective on […]
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Woolloomooloo: A Biography
Louis Nowra joined Sylvia in a conversation about his latest book: Woolloomooloo: A Biography on Arts Wednesday 19 April 2017. Follow the links below to hear the conversation: That was Part 1 and here is Part 2: And now for Part 3: […]