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The Jane Austen Remedy with Dr Ruth Wilson

26.05.22

When Dr Ruth Wilson turned 70, she kept dreaming that she had lost her voice. In a determined effort to find it – and indeed herself – she left her Sydney life for a cottage in the Southern Highlands. To heal her ailing soul, she decided to reread the 6 novels of Jane Austen  Her…

Boiling Point

Got a 3D printer? Let’s make organs!

18.05.22

Australia is among the world leaders of successful organ transplants. However, nearly 2,000 people are on the transplant waiting list at any one time. There are just not enough organs and tissues for everyone who needs them. Wouldn’t it be handy if we could just make organs from scratch? Sounds crazy, but our guest is…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 61

17.05.22

Today on the program, Shai and Geoff discuss their dietary habits and are joined by special guest Anna Jahjah to discuss theatre, acting, and Shai’s uncle Gerry.…

Drive

Toxic Car Tyres

16.05.22

Could Australia’s aquatic life be harmed by a chemical found in car tyres?…

Boiling Point

Pint of Science 2022 in Sydney: How do animals deal with climate change?

16.05.22

Pint of Science brings scientists and non-scientists together and provides a platform for scientists to present their work in a jargon-free and easily accessible way. Pint of Science Australia is presented to you at 11 different locations around Australia this year. Grab a beer and listen to brilliant minds and how they are planning to…

Arts

THIS CULTURAL LIFE: THE EXHIBITIONISTS

15.05.22

A history of an institution could be dull, but not when it’s about the Art Gallery of New South Wales and written by Steven Miller, the gallery’s archivist – who writes with style, wit and great knowledge. The book’s title – The Exhibitionists – gives an intriguing idea of what might be inside! Arts Thursday’s…

Arts

THIS CULTURAL LIFE: PLIABLE PLANES

15.05.22

Textiles breaking the barriers of technology, form and material. On Arts Thursday 28 April 2022, Maisy Stapleton visited  the exhibition Pliable Planes, a major exhibition of experimental textiles and fibre practices by leading Australian practitioners at the UNSW galleries. Maisy interviewed Co Curator of the show, Catherine Woolley and artist Kate Scardifield, who worked…

Arts

THIS CULTURAL LIFE – VOTE FOR ART

15.05.22

With the 22 federal elections to be held on 21 May 2022, arts voters might like to consider future support for the arts, when making their mind up about candidates and political parties and groups. Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton spoke to Penelope Benton, the Executive Director of NAVA – the National Association for the…

My Home Life

My Home Life: Nick Wiley

14.05.22

Welcome to My Home Life with Stacey Leonie! In this podcast, Stacey interviews a variety of guests about their experiences making a home in Sydney’s vibrant property market. Want to catch the interviews even earlier? Tune in to My Home Life live on Eastside Radio, 5:30pm every Thursday! If you’re a renter, you’re probably familiar…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 60

10.05.22

Today on the program, Shai and Geoff discuss their dietary habits and are joined by special guest Anna Jahjah to discuss theatre, acting, and Shai’s uncle Gerry.…

Boiling Point

Understanding Invasive Species

09.05.22

Rats, pigeons, cockroaches and starlings, they all have in common to be extremely adaptable and resilient when it comes to adjusting to new environments. But how do they do it? Our guest strove to uncover the secrets in their genetic codes. And she got some answers. Cat and Anastasia chat with Kat Stuart, PhD candidate…

My Home Life

My Home Life: Theo Chambers

06.05.22

Welcome to My Home Life with Stacey Leonie! In this podcast, Stacey interviews a variety of guests about their experiences making a home in Sydney’s vibrant property market. Want to catch the interviews even earlier? Tune in to My Home Life live on Eastside Radio, 5:30pm every Thursday! The RBA recently announced its first cash…

Drive

The reason for Australia’s species extinction

04.05.22

The Australian government’s approval of land clearing is one of the reason for Australia’s high rate of species extinction. Dr Megan Evans explains how the government fails to protect our environment and threatened species like the koala.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 59

03.05.22

This week on the show, Alex and Arabella interview Bridget, a Nigerian fashion designer living in Sydney.…

My Home Life

My Home Life: James Dunn

29.04.22

Welcome to My Home Life with Stacey Leonie! In this podcast, Stacey interviews a variety of guests about their experiences making a home in Sydney’s vibrant property market. Want to catch the interviews even earlier? Tune in to My Home Life live on Eastside Radio, 5:30pm every Thursday! Are we living in a two-speed property…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 58

26.04.22

Alex and Arabella talk customer service experiences on this week’s episode of Breaking Waves.…

My Home Life

My Home Life: Antonio Mesiti on Rent

22.04.22

Welcome to My Home Life with Stacey Leonie! In this podcast, Stacey interviews a variety of guests about their experiences making a home in Sydney’s vibrant property market. Want to catch the interviews even earlier? Tune in to My Home Life live on Eastside Radio, 5:30pm every Thursday! Rents are higher than ever in Australia’s…

Boiling Point

Making Science into Comedy

20.04.22

Scientists are trying to communicate their research all the time to the general public, sometimes with great success, but sometimes the research can come across as difficult to understand, difficult to relate to, or difficult to convey its importance. But what if there was another way to not only communicate your research but also make…