AWAYE! - Full program podcast

Playwright Kamarra Bell Wykes discusses her new show Before I Forget which tells the story of a family navigating the loss of their matriarch.

Then, Dr Deanne Gilson reflects on her artwork being featured in an exciting new exhibition held in honour of still life pioneer Margaret Preston.

For Word Up, teacher Aunty Beth Wright shares the Wayliwan word for a bird who loves to laugh.

Hear how three renowned authors share what it means to have cultural integrity and to challenge censorship.

Authors Bruce Pascoe, Melanie Saward and Kirli Saunders share their feelings about ABC Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown.

Take a look inside the mind and heart the award-winning photographer and filmmaker Tracey Moffatt, as she reflects on what it means to have her entire body of work collected by a university museum.

Then actor Nyasha Ogden discusses how her love of footy and theatre are colliding in Suzie Miller's new play Strong is the New Pretty.

And for Word Up meet Aunty Beth Wright as she shares her language, Wayilwan.

Jacob K Gallagher discusses what it means to have his novel The Doubles published and how his family history has shaped the story.

Then artist Zane Saunders prepares to premier his performance installation Preface at PUNQ.

And for Word Up Aunty Bronwyn Chambers shares a refreshing word in her language — Darkinjung.

Professor Henrietta Marrie reflects on how her early life and her family helped shape her career advocating for Indigenous communities and protecting their rights and interests.

Then Miss Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward and her sister Dr Elizabeth Marrikilyi Ellis discuss their bilingual children's book A Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country.

Plus for Word Up, language legend Aunty Bronwyn Chambers shares the Darkinjung word for 'children'.

Hear from Larissa Behrendt and Jen Stephenson about what it means to take care of spirit and find resilience in tough times.

Artist Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis discusses her large scale photographic work Connections and how it challenges colonial perceptions of photography and archives.

Rapper and musician DOBBY reflects on how his new futuristic concept album MARSHMALLOW is reconnecting him with his inner child. 

Then curator Rebecca Ray and artist Yhonnie Scarce discuss Connections: MCA x Tate — a new, landmark exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

And for Word Up, Lavinia Napaltjarri Heffernan shares one more word in her language Luritja Pintupi. 

Acclaimed actor Deborah Mailman reflects on becoming the first Indigenous inductee to the Logies Hall of Fame. 

Then Rachel Perkins discusses the value of the local screen industry, and key finding from Screen Currency 2026.

And translator and interpreter Lavinia Napaltjarri Heffernan shares more of her language, Pintupi-Luritja.