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  • The Selwyn Street Boarding Houses
    Is Sydney becoming a ghetto for the rich? The Selwyn Street boarding houses have become a test case for affordable inner-city living. Mike Mannix has been leading the fight to save them, and the 30 people they house. Mike joins Elizabeth Farrelly on The Sydneyist podcast to give us the background to this battle for [...]

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    28 min
  • USYD Rocketry Team Became World Champions at IREC 2025 – 1st Place
    Listen to Sahaj Mand, Technical Director of the USYD Rocketry Team talk about their challenges and experiences at IREC Sydney University’s Rocketry team participated in the International Rocket Engineering Competition back in June, where they went up against thousands of university students across 19 different countries in the scorching heat of Midland, Texas in the [...]

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    21 min
  • Interview with Mike Bennie from P&V Merchants: Wine Expert
    In this episode of Friday Drive, John interviews wine expert Mike Bennie form P&V merchants, who shared his insights into the world of wine, its history, technology and his practical tips to improve the life of your wine. During this episode you will be taught about the different types of wines through Australia’s history of [...]

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    16 min
  • Interview with Dr Neerja Chandna Peters – A Journey into Abstract Art
    In this episode of Arts Monday, Lindsey and Caroline meet Dr Neerja Chandna Peters, who shares her reflections on abstract art – and how colour and music provoke emotions of joy and harmony. Dr Neerja Chandna Peters takes us on a journey through her global art career, from where she grew up in New Delhi, [...]

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    15 min
  • Fahn Jim (James Gardiner)- One of a Kind Art Making
    Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen to our interview with Fahn Jim where he explains his thoughts and process for his unique works He has a rich background in architecture and inventions. Those experiences he has brought into the art world and displayed through his series of paintings and live performances which creates an immersive [...]

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    12 min
  • Neerja Peters – Abstract Artist who Finds Peace and Harmony in Her Works
    Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen in As Neerja Peters talks about her choice of Harmonizing colours and how her presence show both generous and inspiring aspects. Her abstract and geometric works became her form of meditation and joy. The delicate interplay of memory, geometry, and colour in each piece creates their own meticulous narratives [...]

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    9 min
  • The dreaded three-storey walk up
    On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by the erudite and articulate Architect Tone Wheeler. The old three-storey walk-up is one of Sydney’s most despised traditions. But now, as the housing crisis deepens, many are asking whether it is less problem than solution? Architect Tone Wheeler is a big fan and [...]

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    29 min
  • Ali Skiba – New Album Release
    Interview with Ali Skiba Sound healing medicine woman, has just released her debut album. David Barr talks to her about her music. [...]

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    29 min

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Sydney is changing faster than ever but questions as to how it is changing – and how it should change – are seldom addressed. Are skyscrapers the best way to densify? How do we define heritage? Should more of us cycle to work? Will we continue to work from home? Is the affordability crisis solvable? Must we sacrifice koalas for homes?