RD Talks

Discover what really goes on when you volunteer to take part in an archaeological dig. First published May 2022. Written by Gil Davis from The Conversation. Read by Zoë Meunier.

His air-supply cord severed, commercial diver Chris Lemons had minutes to live. First published March 2022. Written by Simon Hemelryk. Read by Zoë Meunier.

The patient was in a coma – all the doctors said so. The only one who disagreed? The patient. First published April 2018. Written by Tom Hallman. Read by Zoë Meunier.

A girl with a rare disease makes her own sunshine while living in darkness. First published June 2004. Written by Cathy Free. Read by Zoë Meunier.

On January 11, 2007, award-winning adventurer Andrew McAuley bade an emotional farewell to his wife and toddler and set off on an epic journey. His aim: to paddle a sea kayak, solo, 1600km across the Tasman from Australia to New Zealand. Using extracts from Andrew's video diary and collected writings, his wife Vicki reveals a man born to push the limits, and tells the story of his 30 days at sea. First published October 2010. Written by Vicki McCauley, from the book Solo. Read by Zoë Meunier.

Two teenage sisters campaigned to ban plastic bags from Bali. First published in April 2022. Written by Lam Lye Ching. Read by Zoë Meunier.

The free-falling sky diver slammed into a fellow jumper at 2800 metres and was knocked unconscious. Limp as a rag doll, parachute unopened, she plummeted towards the earth. Only a miracle could save her. First published March 1988. Written by Per Ola and Emily D'Aulaire. Read by Zoë Meunier.

The untold story of an incredible farewell. How Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis remained herself until the end – a private woman leading a very public life with grace and style. First published June 2004. Written by Edward Klein. Read by Zoë Meunier.

Her son's organ donation saved his life. So he rode 2300 kilometres to meet her. First published February 2022. Written by A.C. Shilton from Bicycling Magazine. Read by Zoë Meunier.

It was the middle of the night, back in September 2020, when Anna Culliton was woken by a phone call. A traffic acident had killed a female wombat. Could Anna take care of her baby? First published March 2022. Written by Diane Godley. Read by Zoë Meunier.