Big Life Conversation

On the show this week we have two wonderful guests, Dr Djoymi Bakter, Senior Screen and Cinema Studies Lecturer at RMIT, our topic today is comfort viewing . The annual Bloomsday Festival is coming up, celebrating the work of James Joyce. Dr Francis Devlin-Glass will be joining us with all the information on the production of Circe's Carnival of Vice on 11-22 JUne at Forty Five Downstairs. Plus all our regular news and views.

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On our wonderful lifestyle show this week we have two fabulous guests, Gretel Taylor artist and co-curator of ngurrak-almarram-u body of the mountain exhibition at Burrinja Gallery. We also catch up with the amazing Melanie Tait, broadcaster and author of Fat Change: My Big Fat Gastric Band Adventure and The Vegemite Tales.

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On the show this week, we have Con Kalamaras, musician playing at the Kew Court House and friend of the show Kuppy Nambiar from Nambiar Hogg Family Lawyers who will talk to us about Separation.

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We have Susan Reddrop, artist and winner of the The Mayor’s Award of the Nilumbik Art Prize for her work called Raygun. Susan also spoke about the David Syme tomb at the Boroondara/Kew Cemetery, which is an Egyptian replica the Trajan’s Kiosk on Philae Island in Egypt.

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Our guests are Michelle Hamer who has created a limited-edition artist book, I’m A Believer, a poignant, visual exploration of the invalidation and dismissive language that persists in healthcare systems worldwide.

The 228-page artist book is a continuation of Hamer’s iterative art project of the same name, presented at Linden New Art from May to August 2024. It combines Hamer’s evocative series of screen prints, monoprints, and hand-stitched artworks, created through the redaction and anonymisation of personal medical letters and imaging contributed by patients across the globe.

We will also chat with Fem Belling playing alongside the Andrew Murray Big Band at the Big Jazz Day out. Listen in for more details.

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Our guests, both friends of the show: Margurite Brown, Curator, Whitehorse Arts Space and our Family Law Specialist, Kuppy Nambiar. Our topic today _ Changes in Family Law Property Settlements from 10 June 2025.

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On the show Dr Djoymi Baker - Senior lecturer Cinema and Screen to discuss all the streaming services. We also catch up Dance and choreographer Sarah Aiken, bringing her new work - Body Corp as part of Darebin Arts Speakeasy on 14-25 May 2025.

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On the show we have two wonderful guests:

Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration artist Sheena Mathieson. Sheena Mathieson is a Northern suburbs visual artist and grassroots community arts facilitator, whose varied and eclectic practice Woman-made, is underpinned by a respect for human uniqueness and the environment. Sheena uses art as a tool for connection and empowerment. She facilitates the long running, truly inclusive Art for All Abilities programs at Span Community House in Thornbury, works with artists living with disabilities and runs her own creative workshops and vibrant community-based art projects.

As an arts facilitator Sheena uses creative multifaceted activities to bring people together and brings happiness to all - young and old, disabled and abled, women and men. She believes that we are all creative individuals with different skills, strengths and vulnerabilities, all capable of making beautiful and meaningful art given the right opportunities. ‘We are all artists (even if we didn’t think we were one) who play a vital role in contributing to innovation, local identity and wellbeing in our community.’ In short, she believes everyone deserves the right to their expressive place in the limelight.

Sheena is interested in the notions of sustainability and place; making evocative art from recycled, donated, uncovered and found materials, combined with quality media. Her particular interest is in experimental printmaking, in combination with other media such as collage and paint.

Sheena is colourful, sassy and sensitive, and she enjoys the unexpected – challenging the medium, and producing works which are joyous, spirited and colourful, in every way. Her story is one which inspires, and shows an awareness, and celebration, of who and what is around her.

Artist George Petrou OAM is a highly accomplished graphic designer and renowned portrait artist. In 2010, following a cancer diagnosis, George turned to portrait painting with a renewed sense of purpose. Determined that if he were to overcome his illness, he would devote more time to honouring the extraordinary Australian men and women who have made profound sacrifices and contributed significantly to humanitarian efforts both nationally and internationally.

With a deep passion for Australian history, George found that painting became his personal form of ‘chemo’ therapy—an artistic endeavour that allowed him to channel his resilience and appreciation for the nation’s rich heritage.

George is proud to introduce his latest art project, The Art of Humanity, following the success of his previous book, The Art of Sacrifice.

The Art of Humanity explores the essence of compassion, generosity, and the unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Through compelling portraits and narratives, the project seeks to inspire and deeply resonate with its audience.

In recognition of his contributions, George was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2020 for his ‘Services to the Visual Arts and to Veterans.’ He also serves as a patron for TPI Victoria Inc. His esteemed portraits are displayed in prestigious institutions worldwide, including museums in France, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Dubai, as well as Government House in Canberra and various military institutions across Australia.

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On the show today:

Tom Molyneux

Gunditjmara theatre actor, director and playwright based on Wadawurrung Country in Geelong. Tom currently works as the Senior Producer, First Nations at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC)

In his current role of ‘Senior Producer, First Nations at MPAC, Tom leads the annual programming of Indigenous performing arts experiences across a range of artforms for Melbourne audiences.

Trent Cornish - Event Director for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

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On the show today Monday, March 10 4-6pm our guests are: Irene Jones, television presenter, actress, and entrepreneur with a career spanning theatre, film, radio, and travel television. Irene is the founder and CEO of Travelglobe, a network for independent travel agents. She established the company to create a supportive and innovative space for agents and travelers, inspired by her belief in the power of connection through shared experiences. Under her leadership, Travelglobe has become known for its personal touch and community-driven approach. Tune in for Irene's best travel tips.

Tina Brunet A self-professed social justice advocate and change maker, Tina Brunet has been cultivating her philanthropic roots since the age of 10. She wears many labels but doesn’t like to be defined by them. Ask her why, and she would say that it is in the complexity and messiness of life that we see glimpses of who we are and who we are not.

Georgia Yovanovic is a Trans Intersex femme, non-binary advocate, public speaker, and educator. With a strong focus on human rights, she is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of Trans and Intersex issues.

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