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Citizen science refers to scientific research and programs conducted in collaboration with the general public. The UNSW BioBlitz is a Citizen Science initiative conducted by the UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science. The goal is to record the biodiversity present on campus by taking photos of different flora and fauna, and all can be involved. Urvee [...]

Read More... from Interview with Urvee Shakar and Dr Marcos Roca-Casachs on Citizen Science, the UNSW BioBlitz and GYBN Australia

Danielle is the founder and artistic director of The House that Dan Built, and organiser of the 100 Women initiative. She is a highly respected performer, composer and community arts leader working in the arts for over 18 years. She became the conductor of the Australian Youth Choir (AYC) and held that post until 2012 [...]

Read More... from Interview with Danielle O’Keefe; Founder of “The House than Dan Built” on female empowerment

Deniz Tek is one one the most important figures in the history of Australian rock music. His new book, Full Throttle, is a unique insight into one of the most important figures in the history of Australian rock.  Coming to Sydney in 1972 as a medical student from Anne Arbour, Michigan, Deniz became a driving [...]

Read More... from Radio Birdman’s Deniz Tek

Kate Grenville stops by Arts Tuesday to discuss her 25th publication, The Country Schoolmaster, a Mystery in 88 in Letters, that is out now from Black Inc. While poking around in the archives she came across a dusty box containing a bundle of letters tied with pink tape. And off she went. She was fascinating [...]

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Anousha Victoire is a finger picking acoustic folk musician from Newcastle. She is also a GP and medical researcher in areas such as domestic violence and humanitarian medicine. David Barr talks to Anousha about her new single and about her multifaceted career. [...]

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Fresh off her exhilarating performance for SIMA at the Oxford Art Factory, surreal blues poet, writer and activist Aja Monet joins Arts – Monday presenter Ayiko for a compelling and thought-provoking conversation exploring the intersections of art, authenticity, activism, love and community.  [...]

Read More... from Interview with Aja Monet

Liv the drummer/songwriter alongside Saskia the bassist/songwriter are the founding members of brand new UK band, x blond. Based in Cornwall, they hope to start making change in the male dominated music industry and strive to be a voice for young people growing up in small towns around the world who don’t always see themselves [...]

Read More... from Interview with x blond: Upcoming UK Band

Singer/songwriter/actor IOTA is a man of many talents covering several artistic fields. His 7th album, Hours Disappear, has just been released and IOTA talks about his music with David Barr as well as his achievements on stage and film. For Mad Max fans, IOTA played the deranged guitarist Doof Warrior in Fury Road. IOTA performs [...]

Read More... from Interview and Performance with iOTA

Di & Suzi interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle who are visiting from Sussex to be at the opening night of The Unfriend (at the Ros, for Sydney Theatre Company). The reason, of course, is that they are the couple who, while on a cruise to Panama, befriended an American they describe as “very charismatic”. For a variety of reasons, after [...]

Read More... from Interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle

Yasco, aka Sol Hamon, is a musician with a difference. Her multilayered ethereal harmonies have a spiritual edge reminiscent of Medieval sacred music. Yasco sings and talks to David Barr. [...]

Read More... from Interview and Performance with Sol Hamon