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Where is aviation going – or not going – during the COVID-19 lockdown? Transport writer John Band joins us to discuss the situation and the future.

Nicholas Kameniar-Sandery has a review of Snare by Lilja Sigurðardóttir

And … What’s on this weekend with Frock Hudson!

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The amazing Glace Chase spoke to me last month about their new show, Triple X, which was opening at Queensland Theatre. Sadly, the show has been cancelled, but we talked about the importance of art being confrontational and storytelling.

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We talk to journalist Stilgherrian about the risks and benefits of using Zoom for meetings. We also cover the latest super weird conspiracy theory involving 5G networks.

And with Eurovision 2020 cancelled, we talk to Liam from JOY Eurovision about what’s going on instead.

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Today: It’s the weekend. All the Queen’s Men are hosting a Digital Dance Club this Sunday afternoon – we’ve got the details.

Nicholas Kameniar-Sandery reviews Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg.

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Today, we speak to one of the people behind a new FB group for the community, LGBTI COVID-19 Response

We talk with Linda Burnie MP to find out why Indigenous recognition in the constitution is important

Staying in? Frock Hudson has a rundown of what’s on and where this weekend.

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Today:

Why it’s important to follow physical distancing measures – a choir in the US provides a startling example. We talk to Rich Reed from the Los Angeles Times for the story

How to keep your children learning and other tips for parents from Education Consultant Karen Green

How geospatial technology can help track the COVID-19 outbreak. And a bit more.

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It’s Transgender Day of Visibility.

We speak to Jeremy Wiggens from Your Community Health about how the lockdown is affecting the transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse community, including in some unexpected ways.

We speak to JOY 94.9’s Mama Mish about what the day means, what help the transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse community needs in these uncertain times and more

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Businesses across Australia are struggling with restrictions and confusion about whether to stay open or if they should close. We talk to a salon owner about the choices he’s having to make.

We speak with a personal trainer about how he’s changing his business, staying fit and some advice if you’re going stir crazy at home.

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Today we speak to Dr Gav Schneider, head of Risk 2 Solution about resilience and how businesses can practice “presilience”

Twelve school teachers across Australia have been awarded grants for achievements in innovation in education as part of the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards. We speak to Nathan Barker at CBA to find out more

Intersex people face a number of barriers, including social acceptance and body autonomy. Dr Agli Zavros Orr, an intersex advocate, spoke with Nicholas Kameniar Sandery about increasing awareness of intersex people.

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