en-us http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200703/r131591_437042.jpg http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:22:00 +1000 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:28:15 +1000 Copyright 2008 Australian Broadcasting Corporation backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) Get to know great Australians ABC Local Get to know great Australians and international guests as they enjoy a cuppa and a yarn ABC Local backyard@your.abc.net.au (Backyard) http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r286719_1222774.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Showman Jim Sharman Showman Jim Sharman 51:57 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r220713_867541.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio 'The Grey Man' is a military term used by covert action forces. It means someone who operates under the radar, someone who blends into the background. 'The Grey Man' is a military term used by covert action forces. It means someone who operates under the radar, someone who blends into the background. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r286651_1222442.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Margie Greenway lives on Ashby Downs - a property between Augathella and Tambo, in Far Western Queensland. It's well watered, open downs, black soil country with belts of trees where plenty of koalas live. At the best of times it's a splendid rural paradi Margie Greenway lives on Ashby Downs - a property between Augathella and Tambo, in Far Western Queensland. It's well watered, open downs, black soil country with belts of trees where plenty of koalas live. At the best of times it's a splendid rural paradise, but in drought it's an oppressive dust-bowl. 59:13 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r286664_1222493.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio "A kent 'annos" is the Sardinian greeting that means "may you live to be 100". Not only do the people of Sardinina live for a long time...the men live almost as long as the women. Journalist Ben Hills and his photographer partner Mayu Kanamori interviewed "A kent 'annos" is the Sardinian greeting that means "may you live to be 100". Not only do the people of Sardinina live for a long time...the men live almost as long as the women. Journalist Ben Hills and his photographer partner Mayu Kanamori interviewed 24 centenarians on the island of Sardinia - looking for the secret of their long life. Is it the hard work, the lifestyle or perhaps the red wine grown from the local grape variety called cannonau, which consumed with such enthusiasm on the island? Ben describes the red wine of Sardinia as bold and hearty...a "heroic" red which would make the big reds of the Barossa look like delicate little roses. 50:29 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r284796_1212604.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:21:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Susan Johnson is a writer who often seems to find herself at the heart of our modern moral dilemmas. She's written very candidly in the past about her own experience of motherhood and the flood of feeling that comes along with that. She asks the question Susan Johnson is a writer who often seems to find herself at the heart of our modern moral dilemmas. She's written very candidly in the past about her own experience of motherhood and the flood of feeling that comes along with that. She asks the question that so many women agonise over: how much of your own life do you surrender to other people that you love? 51:54 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200804/r241251_978541.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio As chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission, Stepan Kerkyasharian judges the success of his work by what doesn't happen in Australia. On the whole, things like race riots and feuding community groups are very rare, thanks in no small way to people As chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission, Stepan Kerkyasharian judges the success of his work by what doesn't happen in Australia. On the whole, things like race riots and feuding community groups are very rare, thanks in no small way to people like him. The CRC is a statuory body whose objective is a simple one: to maintain community harmony, which covers just about anything that impacts on how people interract with each other. 51:18 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r283977_1208505.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio David Sedaris became a bestselling author after reading his famous Santa Land Diaries on public radio in the United States, which recounted his experience working as an elf in Macy's department store in New York...He got his job as an elf when he moved to David Sedaris became a bestselling author after reading his famous Santa Land Diaries on public radio in the United States, which recounted his experience working as an elf in Macy's department store in New York...He got his job as an elf when he moved to New York "because it was the only job I could find". When it wasn't Christmas time he got a job house-cleaning. "It was good work, paid pretty well, and got me all over town. Perfect work for me, it really was." 51:29 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200803/r235646_947943.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio American pastor Craig Gross is not your average anti-pornography preacher. He is the founder of Fireproof Ministries and XXXchurch.com, an online ministry he launched at an adult convention. He says although many "religious folks" don't like the website's American pastor Craig Gross is not your average anti-pornography preacher. He is the founder of Fireproof Ministries and XXXchurch.com, an online ministry he launched at an adult convention. He says although many "religious folks" don't like the website's name, the church is proud to promote itself as the "number one Christian porn site". 52:12 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r283128_1203983.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Warren Bishop has lived a life shaped by the Vietnam War. He joined the army at the age of nineteen and served just under a year in Vietnam but that short time left indelible marks on the then, young man. Prior to joining Warren was working in a solicitor Warren Bishop has lived a life shaped by the Vietnam War. He joined the army at the age of nineteen and served just under a year in Vietnam but that short time left indelible marks on the then, young man. Prior to joining Warren was working in a solicitors office as a clerk and also as an ambulance officer. On the boat trip to Vietnam his Commanding Officer discovered he had some "medical" experience and he was made the unit's medic much to his disappointment - he thought it was a "woosi sort of job". 53:24 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r227151_902346.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Yasmin Levy is from Israel and she sings in ladino, the language of an ancient Spanish Jewish culture that is fast disappearing. Her performances of this gorgeous music often bring people to tears and unable to explain why they've been moved so much by th Yasmin Levy is from Israel and she sings in ladino, the language of an ancient Spanish Jewish culture that is fast disappearing. Her performances of this gorgeous music often bring people to tears and unable to explain why they've been moved so much by these songs sung in a dying language. 51:07 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r282265_1199379.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Nick Bleszynski reckons most Australians aren't nearly as excited by the country's rich history as they could be. As a history lover himself, he was delighted to be asked to make a film for television about Breaker Morant. That project fell through and Ni Nick Bleszynski reckons most Australians aren't nearly as excited by the country's rich history as they could be. As a history lover himself, he was delighted to be asked to make a film for television about Breaker Morant. That project fell through and Nick found himself at a party bemoaning its demise to a fellow drinker in the kitchen (where all the best party conversations take place). The next day he received a 'phone call from "the girl at the party", who turned out to be a book publicist interested in his Breaker Morant story . Nick was a film maker with no writing experience, but he didn't let that deter him from accepting her offer to turn in a book by Christmas. 52:13 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200706/r155876_562927.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:56:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio 'Australia's smartest, most innovative and creative person working in education today'... that's what the "Bulletin Magazine" named Greg Whitby, the executive director of catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. 'Australia's smartest, most innovative and creative person working in education today'... that's what the "Bulletin Magazine" named Greg Whitby, the executive director of catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r281122_1193419.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:47:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Barrie Kosky was born in Melbourne and now lives in Berlin. He has a formidable international reputation and is thought of as one of the most innovative directors of his generation. When you see his work you know all about it, because Barrie is always try Barrie Kosky was born in Melbourne and now lives in Berlin. He has a formidable international reputation and is thought of as one of the most innovative directors of his generation. When you see his work you know all about it, because Barrie is always trying to strip away the polite conventions of theatre and startle or beguile you into the moment. That might be through a tiny bit of exquisite music or a naked body on a hook. 47:07 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200801/r220382_865783.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:49:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Professor Beth Woods is jokingly known as the queen of rice for the world. As the Executive Director, Research and Development Strategy Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, she has been appointed as the World Chair of the International Rice Res Professor Beth Woods is jokingly known as the queen of rice for the world. As the Executive Director, Research and Development Strategy Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, she has been appointed as the World Chair of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). For a sense of just how important that job is, nearly 2.5 billion people depend on rice every day. If there's a flood or a drought it can mean famine, political instability and widespread misery. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r280800_1191570.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Benjamin Gilmour is an ambulance paramedic who thought he's have a crack at making a film. He's never studied filmmaking and he used untrained amateur actors, who helped out with the script. Most of the scenes he shot were one-take wonders, because they h Benjamin Gilmour is an ambulance paramedic who thought he's have a crack at making a film. He's never studied filmmaking and he used untrained amateur actors, who helped out with the script. Most of the scenes he shot were one-take wonders, because they had to be. 49:47 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r279661_1185518.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Terry O'Gorman was raised in a right wing, Catholic family and is one of fifteen siblings, two of whom have also taken high profile positions in Queensland public life. Terry specialises in criminal law but began his legal career with Aboriginal Legal Aid Terry O'Gorman was raised in a right wing, Catholic family and is one of fifteen siblings, two of whom have also taken high profile positions in Queensland public life. Terry specialises in criminal law but began his legal career with Aboriginal Legal Aid. 51:45 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r279660_1185516.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:25:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Once a year, the Bush comes to the City when the County Shows are in town. Today's guests on the Conversation Hour have spent their life on the land, and love it, despite the challenges it throws at them. Once a year, the Bush comes to the City when the County Shows are in town. Today's guests on the Conversation Hour have spent their life on the land, and love it, despite the challenges it throws at them. 50:46 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r278301_1178296.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:16:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The magic of birth is something that everyone experiences at least once - when it happens to them - but there are fortunate people out there who witness it again and again. Hannah Dahlen, Liz Wilkes and Dr Jenny Gamble are all midwives, who get to relive The magic of birth is something that everyone experiences at least once - when it happens to them - but there are fortunate people out there who witness it again and again. Hannah Dahlen, Liz Wilkes and Dr Jenny Gamble are all midwives, who get to relive the miracle of birth on a daily basis, but they also have to steel themselves through the hours of pain beforehand, all while observing how the rest of us try to measure up to the whole glorious, ridiculous event. And it can be pretty remarkable to witness. 51:52 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r226279_897568.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio There's a war going on right now that most people probably haven't even heard of. It's being called Africa's World War and it's happening right in the heart of the continent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. There's a war going on right now that most people probably haven't even heard of. It's being called Africa's World War and it's happening right in the heart of the continent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r277319_1173150.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:37:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Morgan Spurlock came to world attention when he spent a month eating hamburgers for the documentary "Super Size Me". Now happily recovered from all the ill effects, and extra pounds, from that experience, he thought up the idea for his next film: he would Morgan Spurlock came to world attention when he spent a month eating hamburgers for the documentary "Super Size Me". Now happily recovered from all the ill effects, and extra pounds, from that experience, he thought up the idea for his next film: he would search out the world's most wanted man, Osama bin Laden. 51:38 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r276864_1170744.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:22:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Today on the Conversation Hour, one of the world's finest ballerinas, and former Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, Maina Gielgud. Her uncle John tried to convince her to become an actress instead, but from as early as she can remember she wanted Today on the Conversation Hour, one of the world's finest ballerinas, and former Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, Maina Gielgud. Her uncle John tried to convince her to become an actress instead, but from as early as she can remember she wanted to dance. Known not only for her incredible talent but her tough and uncompromising approach to her craft, she took the Australian Ballet to the top of its game - she's now back in Australia to perform for the last time. 51:05 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r276427_1168440.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Graham Webb is one of the world's leading authorities on crocodiles. He and Giovanna first met at a crocodile conference in South America, but sparks really flew when they met again at a workshop Graham was running, with Giovanna one of his students. She Graham Webb is one of the world's leading authorities on crocodiles. He and Giovanna first met at a crocodile conference in South America, but sparks really flew when they met again at a workshop Graham was running, with Giovanna one of his students. She had been working in her native Colombia with caymans (a type of alligator) and she was slightly in awe of her teacher, who was such a renowned figure in the field. 51:09 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r276059_1166464.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Peter Cundall is the unlikely sex symbol who hosts the ABC's Gardening Australia. Peter's known for his passion for gardening, something that he's been doing for over 70 years, since he was growing up as a child in Manchester in the early 1930s. Peter Cundall is the unlikely sex symbol who hosts the ABC's Gardening Australia. Peter's known for his passion for gardening, something that he's been doing for over 70 years, since he was growing up as a child in Manchester in the early 1930s. 51:01 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r275357_1162814.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:16:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Frank Burkin and Kevin Garr both joined the RAAF when they were young boys and after training as armourers they expected to join a squadron, working close to the military action. However, they both found themselves part of a top secret operation handling Frank Burkin and Kevin Garr both joined the RAAF when they were young boys and after training as armourers they expected to join a squadron, working close to the military action. However, they both found themselves part of a top secret operation handling toxic chemicals, like mustard gas and phosgene. 50:49 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r274888_1160208.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:52:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Alison Whitelock says she was born on the kitchen table, delivered by her grandmother, in the cottage at Back-O-Hill. The name means simply 'back of the hill', which was in reality some fields and a road and their cottage. It's in Scotland, "in the middle Alison Whitelock says she was born on the kitchen table, delivered by her grandmother, in the cottage at Back-O-Hill. The name means simply 'back of the hill', which was in reality some fields and a road and their cottage. It's in Scotland, "in the middle of nowhere". 50:58 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r274404_1157756.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:48:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Every minute of every day someone in the country dials the number 13 11 14. It's the number of the Lifeline telephone counselling service, that's available every hour, every day of the year. Every minute of every day someone in the country dials the number 13 11 14. It's the number of the Lifeline telephone counselling service, that's available every hour, every day of the year. 48:22 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r274236_1156861.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Keith Suter is no stranger to the media - he's often commenting on radio and television about terrorism, warfare and national security. He's highly sought-after because he has a knack for explaining big, tangled messy issues clearly and concisely, with Dr Keith Suter is no stranger to the media - he's often commenting on radio and television about terrorism, warfare and national security. He's highly sought-after because he has a knack for explaining big, tangled messy issues clearly and concisely, without undermining the complexity of the thing. 51:37 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r273586_1153307.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Of all the nicknames you could choose for yourself, 'Dr Death' isn't probably going to be high on your list. But it's often one used in association with Monday's Conversation Hour guest -voluntary euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitchske. Of all the nicknames you could choose for yourself, 'Dr Death' isn't probably going to be high on your list. But it's often one used in association with Monday's Conversation Hour guest -voluntary euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitchske. 51:27 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r273305_1151997.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Two guests on the Conversation Hour today. Firstly Anne Henderson, from the Sydney Institute, who's been looking into the life of the extraordinary Enid Lyons. And a very different political figure but one also right at the forefront of the federal politi Two guests on the Conversation Hour today. Firstly Anne Henderson, from the Sydney Institute, who's been looking into the life of the extraordinary Enid Lyons. And a very different political figure but one also right at the forefront of the federal political scene -one of the country's leading lobbyists, Bruce Hawker. 51:24 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r272494_1147620.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio On the Conversation Hour today, private detective Keith Schafferius talks about his years specialising in child retrieval. Over the last three decades he's slipped in to countries like Poland, Yemen and the Phillipines to retrieve children for a deeply-an On the Conversation Hour today, private detective Keith Schafferius talks about his years specialising in child retrieval. Over the last three decades he's slipped in to countries like Poland, Yemen and the Phillipines to retrieve children for a deeply-anxious mother or father. 50:47 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200707/r156802_567490.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:16:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tony Kevin is a Canberra-based retired diplomat. He's in his 60s, with a wife and young children, and last year, he undertook an enormous challenge; he walked across Spain, from Andalusia in the south, all the way to the north, following a "camino", an ol Tony Kevin is a Canberra-based retired diplomat. He's in his 60s, with a wife and young children, and last year, he undertook an enormous challenge; he walked across Spain, from Andalusia in the south, all the way to the north, following a "camino", an old pilgrim's route. 50:31 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r271805_1143899.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The two Johns on the Conversation Hour - John Coggan, the hear transplant farmer who recently broke the Guiness World Record for planting the largest paddock of wheat in the world, and Professor John Fraser the transplant doctor who sat by John's bedside The two Johns on the Conversation Hour - John Coggan, the hear transplant farmer who recently broke the Guiness World Record for planting the largest paddock of wheat in the world, and Professor John Fraser the transplant doctor who sat by John's bedside for weeks as he hovered between life and death. 52:05 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r271198_1140556.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Rob McConchie is known as one of ABC Radio's 'Living Treasures'. For twenty five years working in the rural department she's covered natural catastrophes like drought, floods, cyclones and fires - and a few man-made dramas as well, working as chief rural Rob McConchie is known as one of ABC Radio's 'Living Treasures'. For twenty five years working in the rural department she's covered natural catastrophes like drought, floods, cyclones and fires - and a few man-made dramas as well, working as chief rural political correspondent in Canberra. 51:13 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r271008_1139500.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:47:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Andy Vestey, Gary Hall and Elizabeth Anderson are foster parents, who between them currently have twelve children in their care. Children who are fostered invariably come from adverse situations in their own families - often they're malnourished, neglecte Andy Vestey, Gary Hall and Elizabeth Anderson are foster parents, who between them currently have twelve children in their care. Children who are fostered invariably come from adverse situations in their own families - often they're malnourished, neglected, or abused and it takes a lot of work by the foster parent to earn the trust of the child and make them feel secure and loved. 51:39 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r271009_1139516.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Matt Cunnington is one of Australia's most sought-after tattooists. When he was growing up there were some golden rules set down by his parents: don't smoke, don't shoplift - and don't get a tattoo. But Matt's fascination got the better of him. Matt Cunnington is one of Australia's most sought-after tattooists. When he was growing up there were some golden rules set down by his parents: don't smoke, don't shoplift - and don't get a tattoo. But Matt's fascination got the better of him. 51:28 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r269805_1132813.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tania Major was the 2007 Young Australian of the Year, but first came to public attention several years ago as the youngest person ever elected to ATSIC. Tania tellls her story to Richard Fidler today. Then we hear from Joan Sauers who has just published Tania Major was the 2007 Young Australian of the Year, but first came to public attention several years ago as the youngest person ever elected to ATSIC. Tania tellls her story to Richard Fidler today. Then we hear from Joan Sauers who has just published her new book on "The Sex Lives of Australian Women" - the anonymous and very candid comments from nearly two thousand Australian women. 51:59 podcast Nancy Drew and the Famous Five, but she identifed most with Trixie Belden, the girl detective. Tiffany used to pretend to be a cop but she doesn't know where the fascination came from "no one in my family was with the police or anything."]]> http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r269432_1130744.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Tiffany Bond always wanted to join the police force. When she was a little girl she used to read <em>Nancy Drew </em>and the <em>Famous Five</em>, but she identifed most with Trixie Belden, the girl detective. Tiffany used to pretend to be a cop but she d Tiffany Bond always wanted to join the police force. When she was a little girl she used to read <em>Nancy Drew </em>and the <em>Famous Five</em>, but she identifed most with Trixie Belden, the girl detective. Tiffany used to pretend to be a cop but she doesn't know where the fascination came from "no one in my family was with the police or anything." 47:40 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r269069_1128721.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:01:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Richard Fidler is back with the Conversation Hour this morning. Today his guest is a man Richard met on his travels up north -veteran sports broadcaster Charlie King. Charlie was born in Alice Spring to an Aboriginal mother and Irish father -their love st Richard Fidler is back with the Conversation Hour this morning. Today his guest is a man Richard met on his travels up north -veteran sports broadcaster Charlie King. Charlie was born in Alice Spring to an Aboriginal mother and Irish father -their love story is an amazing one in itself and one that Charlie never tires of telling! Charlie grew up a mad sports lover but never imagined he'd be able to earn his living at it. 51:30 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r268571_1125924.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:22:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Gillian Calvert is a voice for children and a defender of their rights while Ian Moss is a man whose voice and ability on the guitar have earned him the title of "legend" in the rock n' roll industry. Both Gillian and Ian are Angela's guests on the Conver Gillian Calvert is a voice for children and a defender of their rights while Ian Moss is a man whose voice and ability on the guitar have earned him the title of "legend" in the rock n' roll industry. Both Gillian and Ian are Angela's guests on the Conversation Hour today. 44:44 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r268161_1123818.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Ju Ju Sundin is a leading educator in childbirth preparation and has spent more than 30 years supporting and teaching women here in Australia and overseas. Ju Ju Sundin is a leading educator in childbirth preparation and has spent more than 30 years supporting and teaching women here in Australia and overseas. 51:37 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r267654_1121200.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Richard Kingsford is an Environmental Scientist with a passion for birds and water. Over twenty-two years, he's travelled thousands of kilometres, flying just above the water, counting birds. The aerial bird surveys, for which he's renowned, have shown a Richard Kingsford is an Environmental Scientist with a passion for birds and water. Over twenty-two years, he's travelled thousands of kilometres, flying just above the water, counting birds. The aerial bird surveys, for which he's renowned, have shown a dramatic collapse in numbers, due not just to the drought but also the effect of diverting water for irrigation. 50:01 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r267238_1118979.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:05:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Neil Balnaves and Dr Gordion Fulde - Neil Balnaves has worked for more than 40 years in the entertainment and media industry producing some of Australian TV's best know hit dramas including Police Rescue, Blue Heelers, Water Rats and Blue Murder. Dr Gordi Neil Balnaves and Dr Gordion Fulde - Neil Balnaves has worked for more than 40 years in the entertainment and media industry producing some of Australian TV's best know hit dramas including Police Rescue, Blue Heelers, Water Rats and Blue Murder. Dr Gordion Fulde is known as the father of Emergency Medicine in Australia, Gordian is the longest Director of an Emegency Department in a major hospital in Australia. 51:38 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r267229_1118939.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The retiring Democrats Senator, Natasha Stott-Despoja, officially finished her term as of midnight on Monday 30 June. Natasha entered the house at the age of 26 years, the youngest female ever to enter parliament. The retiring Democrats Senator, Natasha Stott-Despoja, officially finished her term as of midnight on Monday 30 June. Natasha entered the house at the age of 26 years, the youngest female ever to enter parliament. 51:16 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r266186_1113172.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Artist, Sally Bin Demin grew up in Broome in the years after the war, learning the traditions of many differerent cultures, and loving the pure environment , with the rich blue ocean, the red earth and the brilliant sunsets - which today inspire her work. Artist, Sally Bin Demin grew up in Broome in the years after the war, learning the traditions of many differerent cultures, and loving the pure environment , with the rich blue ocean, the red earth and the brilliant sunsets - which today inspire her work. Roz Smith left the suburbs of Sydney to live in the wild , prospecting for gold, hunting wild pigs for food and washing in the river. And wait until you hear about her very unusual collection. It may make your eyes water! 47:35 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r265877_1111596.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:52:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Antoine Bloeman was perhaps the hardest-working magistrate in our legal system. In the course of his working week he would fly up to four thousand kilometres across the Kimberley. Susan Bradley is another Kimberley identity. She came to the area over 30 y Antoine Bloeman was perhaps the hardest-working magistrate in our legal system. In the course of his working week he would fly up to four thousand kilometres across the Kimberley. Susan Bradley is another Kimberley identity. She came to the area over 30 years ago and is now deeply imbedded in the place, known by pretty much everyone as "The Queen of the Kimberley". 51:32 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r265856_1111517.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio The ABC's forum on the changing face of Northern Australia was held in Darwin today. Nowhere are those changes more apparent than in the Territory capital, and its feel is like nowhere else in the country. It's a mix of the wild old frontier Australia, an The ABC's forum on the changing face of Northern Australia was held in Darwin today. Nowhere are those changes more apparent than in the Territory capital, and its feel is like nowhere else in the country. It's a mix of the wild old frontier Australia, and the ancient and enduring Aboriginal culture with a fair bit of the spice of South East Asia. 51:56 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r264795_1105887.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Richard Fidler continues his Conversations from the North and today two international guests - President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta and Wimar Witoelar, satirical journalist, public affairs commentator and key advisor to former President Abdurahman Wa Richard Fidler continues his Conversations from the North and today two international guests - President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta and Wimar Witoelar, satirical journalist, public affairs commentator and key advisor to former President Abdurahman Wahid. 51:11 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r264799_1105901.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio On his first week of programs from Northern Australia, Richard's first guest is Cooktown geologist, musician and adventurer Gav Dear. The lure of the north got him out of university in Brisbane in his teens sending him on a course of adventure through the On his first week of programs from Northern Australia, Richard's first guest is Cooktown geologist, musician and adventurer Gav Dear. The lure of the north got him out of university in Brisbane in his teens sending him on a course of adventure through the Territory and the Kimberley and northern Queensland. 51:06 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r264098_1102308.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:46:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Veruthaslam Padayachey has lived and practised as a doctor in the Queensland town of Maryborough for thirty years. In an earlier life he worked in South Africa escaping the brutal apartheid regime in South Africa with the secret police threatening and Dr Veruthaslam Padayachey has lived and practised as a doctor in the Queensland town of Maryborough for thirty years. In an earlier life he worked in South Africa escaping the brutal apartheid regime in South Africa with the secret police threatening and intimidating him right up until the moment he got out. 50:26 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r264069_1102158.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:50:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio More than 17,000 Australian servicemen and women served in the conflict between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953 - yet it remains a little known chapter in our proud ANZAC history. The efforts of those men and women were unacknowledged for so long, More than 17,000 Australian servicemen and women served in the conflict between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953 - yet it remains a little known chapter in our proud ANZAC history. The efforts of those men and women were unacknowledged for so long, the Korean War came to be known as "The Forgotten War". 51:53 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200801/r220089_864313.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Paul Thomson is an inspirational educator. I was lucky enough to stand on the shoulders of a few giants who taught me how to think in a philosophical way. Not to have the right answers all the time but at least to look for them. To have a philosophy which Paul Thomson is an inspirational educator. I was lucky enough to stand on the shoulders of a few giants who taught me how to think in a philosophical way. Not to have the right answers all the time but at least to look for them. To have a philosophy which recognises and values above all else the rights of a child. 00:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r262494_1093789.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Peter Russo describes himself as an ordinary guy, but he's no ordinary lawyer. And Fiona O'Loughlin is no ordinary comedienne. Peter Russo describes himself as an ordinary guy, but he's no ordinary lawyer. And Fiona O'Loughlin is no ordinary comedienne. 51:27 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r225465_893293.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Leigh Matthews has a statue in his likeness in front of the MCG. As an outstanding player for Hawthorn, he coached Collingwood to a very emotional grand final victory and was voted the best AFL player of the 20th century. Leigh Matthews has a statue in his likeness in front of the MCG. As an outstanding player for Hawthorn, he coached Collingwood to a very emotional grand final victory and was voted the best AFL player of the 20th century. 51:21 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r225734_894703.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:35:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Annette Henderson went to Africa with her husband on holiday in the 1970s - and ended up living and working in a jungle camp with orphaned gorillas! Annette Henderson went to Africa with her husband on holiday in the 1970s - and ended up living and working in a jungle camp with orphaned gorillas! 51:31 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r259828_1079284.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Ian is a young American student who decided after September 11 that he wanted to do something that could make a difference in some way, although at first he couldn't think what that might be. He just knew he wanted to "contribute without a gun". Ian is a young American student who decided after September 11 that he wanted to do something that could make a difference in some way, although at first he couldn't think what that might be. He just knew he wanted to "contribute without a gun". 44:35 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r259805_1079214.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Morris Gleitzman is a hugely successful writer of children's books. In more recent years he's been writing increasingly about children in truly awful situations, like Poland under the Nazi occupation, or war-torn Afghanistan. As terrible as these experien Morris Gleitzman is a hugely successful writer of children's books. In more recent years he's been writing increasingly about children in truly awful situations, like Poland under the Nazi occupation, or war-torn Afghanistan. As terrible as these experiences are, the stories are trying to explain to children how friendship and love can survive the very worst circumstances. 52:02 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200711/r206224_785883.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:41:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Hailing from Melbourne, Missy Higgins shot to fame after winning Triple J's "Unearthed" competition in 2001 while she was still at high school. Last year she won the Aria award for Best Female Artist and her latest album "On A Clear Night" has reached tri Hailing from Melbourne, Missy Higgins shot to fame after winning Triple J's "Unearthed" competition in 2001 while she was still at high school. Last year she won the Aria award for Best Female Artist and her latest album "On A Clear Night" has reached triple platinum. Amidst all the touring and best selling albums, she has also had to do a bit of growing up in the public eye and you can hear it in her songs. 44:06 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r259316_1076548.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio You've probably seen those ads for beauty products that make you roll your eyes over the extravagant claims on what will magically make you look years younger. You've probably seen those ads for beauty products that make you roll your eyes over the extravagant claims on what will magically make you look years younger. 44:36 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r258184_1070312.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio You might think there's nothing unusual about Keith Fennell. He's a family man who lives in the burbs. He sometimes takes the kids to a mother's group, and he's doing an arts degree.But in his former life Keith was a soldier with the Australian SAS, perha You might think there's nothing unusual about Keith Fennell. He's a family man who lives in the burbs. He sometimes takes the kids to a mother's group, and he's doing an arts degree.But in his former life Keith was a soldier with the Australian SAS, perhaps the most highly-regarded elite military organisation in the world. 51:34 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r257747_1068149.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Imagine yourself in this situation: you hold a birthday party for your little boy. The other kids are playing and interacting but your child isn't interested. He spends the whole time on his own, spinning the wheels on a toy train and not talking to anyon Imagine yourself in this situation: you hold a birthday party for your little boy. The other kids are playing and interacting but your child isn't interested. He spends the whole time on his own, spinning the wheels on a toy train and not talking to anyone. 51:40 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r257142_1064835.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio German journalist Wibke Bruhns made a shocking discovery when she sat down one day to watch a documentary, about the men who plotted to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. There was footage from the Nazi courtroom where these army officers were tried befor German journalist Wibke Bruhns made a shocking discovery when she sat down one day to watch a documentary, about the men who plotted to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. There was footage from the Nazi courtroom where these army officers were tried before they were executed, and there in the dock Wibke saw her own father. 51:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r257146_1064851.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Stephen Page is Artistic Director and Choreographer of Sydney-based Bangarra Dance Theatre, who've performed to huge acclaim all over the world. Stephen Page is Artistic Director and Choreographer of Sydney-based Bangarra Dance Theatre, who've performed to huge acclaim all over the world. 51:14 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200806/r256692_1062403.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Dr Wanjiku Mathange is a Kenyan ophthalmologist, and Medical Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation in Africa. Her work means thousands of Kenyans living with avoidable blindness because of untreated cataracts are now able to see again. Dr Wanjiku Mathange is a Kenyan ophthalmologist, and Medical Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation in Africa. Her work means thousands of Kenyans living with avoidable blindness because of untreated cataracts are now able to see again. 47:20 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r255402_1055438.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Katie Noonan grew up in a musical household, as the daughter of opera singer Maggie Noonan. Getting singing lessons as she washed the dishes from someone like Maggie Noonan, it was probably inevitable that Katie would grow up to be a singer in her own rig Katie Noonan grew up in a musical household, as the daughter of opera singer Maggie Noonan. Getting singing lessons as she washed the dishes from someone like Maggie Noonan, it was probably inevitable that Katie would grow up to be a singer in her own right. 41:31 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r254885_1052669.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Kate Jennings is one of our most celebrated writers. She grew up in country Australia and in her twenties was a passionate feminist, a prominent figure in Sydney. Thirty years ago when people she knew were heading off to experience life in the UK, Kate de Kate Jennings is one of our most celebrated writers. She grew up in country Australia and in her twenties was a passionate feminist, a prominent figure in Sydney. Thirty years ago when people she knew were heading off to experience life in the UK, Kate decided to be different and try her hand in the US. 47:22 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r254309_1049620.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Sandy Teagle, Michael McCallum and Paul Higgins have made the future their business. They don't carry a crystal ball and tell you about your love life, or your lotto numbers. They advise business and governments on designing better futures by changing the Sandy Teagle, Michael McCallum and Paul Higgins have made the future their business. They don't carry a crystal ball and tell you about your love life, or your lotto numbers. They advise business and governments on designing better futures by changing the way they think. 51:32 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r254211_1049116.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 27 May 2008 13:41:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Anne Enright is an Irish writer who wrote beautiful, critically-acclaimed novels for a small audience -until she won the Man Booker prize last year for her novel "The Gathering". Now her books are read by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world Anne Enright is an Irish writer who wrote beautiful, critically-acclaimed novels for a small audience -until she won the Man Booker prize last year for her novel "The Gathering". Now her books are read by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. 50:00 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r253863_1047166.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Matt Costello is a novelist and games script writer, who has written some of the world's best selling games, including titles like the "7th Guest", "Doom 3" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". Matt Costello is a novelist and games script writer, who has written some of the world's best selling games, including titles like the "7th Guest", "Doom 3" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". 51:22 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r252865_1041787.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Andrew Bacevich is a former US Army Colonel and is now a Professor of International Relations at Boston University. He says that a dangerous obsession has taken hold of Americans; it's a marriage of idealism and awesome military strength, and this has led Andrew Bacevich is a former US Army Colonel and is now a Professor of International Relations at Boston University. He says that a dangerous obsession has taken hold of Americans; it's a marriage of idealism and awesome military strength, and this has led to the belief that the military is the short and simple solution to the World's problems. His book is called "The New American Militarism, How Americans are seduced by War". 52:12 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200712/r211893_814878.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 22 May 2008 09:31:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Doctor Jeffrey Masson grew up in Los Angeles mixing with the elite of Hollywood. His parents were ardent followers of British mystic Paul Brunton and it was at Brunton's urging that Jeffrey went to Harvard to study Sanskrit. Doctor Jeffrey Masson grew up in Los Angeles mixing with the elite of Hollywood. His parents were ardent followers of British mystic Paul Brunton and it was at Brunton's urging that Jeffrey went to Harvard to study Sanskrit. 51:12 Jeffrey Masson, psychoanalysis, podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r251993_1037121.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 21 May 2008 16:13:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio In 1977 Richard Nixon was living in exile in California after resigning in disgrace from the presidency. He'd been forced to resign before he could be thrown out of office, for covering up a break-in at the Watergate office complex in Washington. In 1977 Richard Nixon was living in exile in California after resigning in disgrace from the presidency. He'd been forced to resign before he could be thrown out of office, for covering up a break-in at the Watergate office complex in Washington. 51:27 podcast, conversations http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200709/r174052_658889.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Tue, 20 May 2008 10:30:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Suzi Quatro has force ten charisma, a wild past and she plays a mean bass. When she rocked music charts around the world in the 70s, fronting her band of big, tough looking guys, she created a new mould. Suzi Quatro has force ten charisma, a wild past and she plays a mean bass. When she rocked music charts around the world in the 70s, fronting her band of big, tough looking guys, she created a new mould. 45:42 podcast, conversations http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r250903_1031011.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Leith Harding and her husband, Rob, have raised a total of seven children, three biological children and four adopted children. They have now set up the "Grace Centre" in Bahir Dar offering daycare for children, allowing single mothers to go to work and i Leith Harding and her husband, Rob, have raised a total of seven children, three biological children and four adopted children. They have now set up the "Grace Centre" in Bahir Dar offering daycare for children, allowing single mothers to go to work and in turn provide for and keep their children. 47:54 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200712/r211530_812971.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Born in Chile to extremely poor parents, Claudio Silva used to run away to the the mountains for days at a time to escape being picked on by his parents and siblings. Born in Chile to extremely poor parents, Claudio Silva used to run away to the the mountains for days at a time to escape being picked on by his parents and siblings. 51:23 podcast http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r250164_1027143.mp3 backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 ABC Local Radio Will Chaffey is an American who discovered the real Australia. Will was 18 and fed up after being knocked back by almost every college in Boston. So he decided to get as far away from home as possible, and bought a ticket to Australia... Will Chaffey is an American who discovered the real Australia. Will was 18 and fed up after being knocked back by almost every college in Boston. So he decided to get as far away from home as possible, and bought a ticket to Australia... 51:33 podcast