With the annual Melbourne Open House viewings, we remind ourselves of the historical relevance of some of Melbourne city buildings and are sad at those which seem to be disappearing with every new high-rise tower.

Credits: Picture – Rosetta Stone by Namlhots ‘Touching Rosetta’; Apollo_11_1998 Wikimedia Commons; Music track – ‘There’s an American Flag on the Moon tonight’ – Bobby Dimple & the Lunar Ladies Chorus.

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Can we talk? – Yes, we can! But can we communicate?

The aboriginal flag was first raised in Adelaide in July 1971 and now the local community have re-marked the place with an indigenous Meeting Place in the same location.

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This week, we discuss the role and range of language in effective communication, and how aspects of indigenous culture, love and relationships can be expressed in the spoken word, painting and in dance.  In our acknowledgement of NAIDOC Week 2017, and the theme ‘Our Languages Matter’, noted indigenous dancer, historian and author Tim Bishop presents his monologue “My Man and Me” – a moving and personal story.  We hear from indigenous musicians The Pigram Brothers and Georgie Lee.  At this time, we also acknowledge anniversaries of US’ day of Independence and Canada’s Day of self-governance, and the lives of Jacques Morali, David Hockney and Percy Granger under the rainbow flag.

Credits – Message Stick Etnografiska museet – Stockholm, and NAIDOC 2017 – Poster by Dezigna

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Be jealous as Gordon boasts about his adventures on the high seas – no pirates or mermaids; just luxury, all the way to the ATM. Gay ‘Pride in London 2017′ – no shame here; just great celebrations.

Music includes the Happy Clappers’ , Luther VanDross, Pandora and Gerri Halliwell.

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Oh dear! Phil is at it again, can this man ease up a little on his puns? Listen to this weeks episode of Been There Done That to find out if Phil’s taken things too far!

Also this week, Gordon & Chris join Phil to chat about winter solstice, singers that are out, loud and proud, the Queens birthday honors list and the queers who have been acknowledged for their work.

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