Why do dogs eat poo? Should we be concerned if our favourite mutt does this? David Barr talks to Dr Mia Cobb from the Animal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne […]
Canine Coprophagia
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Australian Icon Grace Knight’s Sydney Show
Grace Knight is well known for her successful music career, both with her role as lead singer in the international phenomenon of a band that is Eurogliders, and also as a solo artist. For four decades, she has been topping charts with her music, making her one of the most iconic Australian artists today. Knight […]
The Powerhouse Museum, Saved or Sacrificed?
Has the Powerhouse been saved? Or is it actually under demolition? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from January 2025 Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by museums specialist Kylie Winkworth with updates on the latest developments in this long-running Sydney cultural drama. […]
The Garden of Time, Samantha Ferris’s interview
In this episode, we revisit an interview from Arts Tuesday with curator Samantha Ferris about The Garden of Time, currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. This touring exhibition brings together six artists Three from Australia and three from the Netherlands in a shimmering, cross-cultural conversation inspired by J.G. Ballard’s dystopian short story. As the world teeters on […]
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Interview with Dr Farid Zaid about Incel
The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn’t start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel […]
Interview With Vivian Ross and EC Adams
With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people […]
Victor Valdes Interview and Performance
Harpist and singer Victor Valdez joins Sarah Bedak to share stories from his musical journey to his Mexican heritage. Also the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through music. He speaks about growing up with mariachi music, how Mexican identity is shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences. Victor also performs a […]
Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE
Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses […]
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Irish Folk Band The Mary Wallopers Announce A Return To Australia
While in the middle of their riotous UK tour performing songs about “drinking and hanging landlords,” acclaimed Irish outfit The Mary Wallopers are thrilled to announce their live return to Australia this September! The band are set to return to our shores for five massive shows in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Thirroul, and Melbourne. In between […]
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Jazz At The Lounge 2025: Celebrating Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Get ready for a night of driving swing, soulful solos and hard bop brilliance as Jazz at The Lounge 2025 continues with a high-energy tribute to one of the greatest jazz ensembles of all time — Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. Led by acclaimed Australian drummer Andrew Dickeson, this powerhouse quintet brings the fiery […]
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Leaving Sydney: What went wrong?
What happened to our cities? Why are young people leaving in droves? Can affordability be fixed? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by the erudite and articulate Dr Tim Williams to discuss the housing crisis, its causes and solutions. […]
Can Sydney learn from the Commonwealth?
On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from December 2024 ‘Can Sydney learn from the Commonwealth?’, Elizabeth Farrelly spoke with Hugo Chan about what Sydney can learn from Global examples. Young Sydney architect Hugo Chan was recently elected Youth Representative to the Commonwealth Association of Architects. Hugo believes collaboration and shared learning amongst young architects […]