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February 21, 2021 Are students getting marked down for poor spelling?
A recent article suggested NSW HSC students are NOT marked down for spelling mistakes. Paul Martin, CEO of NESA, spoke to the Two Murrays to clear up a misunderstanding.
"When you are writing under exam conditions, you will make a couple of spelling errors. We don't sweat the small spelling errors, but we do make sure that students can write correctly and coherently. So spelling, grammar, syntax and vocabulary all matter".
"Effectively the HSC is not a spelling test, but spelling matters."
"Spelling is paramount as part of the whole subject of English. Of course it is."
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16 min
February 20, 2021 Lithgow Small Arms Factory and Museum
Renzo Benedet, President of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory joined the Two Murrays to talk about its proud and important history.
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13 min
February 20, 2021 The Two Murrays: Full Show Saturday February 20th
Listen to the full show of "The Two Murrays" - Murray Wilton and Murray Olds.
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3 hr 21 min
February 20, 2021 Would you walk from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Domenic Moore decided one day to trek from Melbourne to Brisbane to raise money for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. And just for a challenge, he decided to go barefoot and unassisted. He set out in late November and arrived in Southbank 74 days later. A little battered and bruised, Domenic has raised over 10 thousand dollars. He shared his story with the two Murrays.
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8 min
February 20, 2021 Dimensions in Testimony Project - Jewish Museum
The Sydney Jewish Museum is using 3D technology to create interactive biographies with six Holocaust survivors. The Two Murrays spoke to Shannon Biederman about this groundbreaking technology which brings to life the survivors' stories.
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14 min
February 20, 2021 Holiday At Home: Canberra
This week, the Two Murrays head down to the nation's capital and check in with Jonathan Kobus, Director of Visit Canberra. From art to wine, bike trails and iconic national attractions, Canberra as they say, is the best of Australia, brought together for you.
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10 min
February 14, 2021 The Two Murrays: Full Show Sunday February 14th
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3 hr 21 min
February 14, 2021 Are eggs good or bad for you?
A new study of over 500,000 people has found eating even a portion of a whole egg increases the risk of dying from all causes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. But there are flaws in the findings. Sharon Natoli, dietician, nutritionist and adviser to Australian Eggs leaps to the defence of the humble breakfast favourite.
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9 min
February 14, 2021 Australian Pork and emissions reduction
Australian Pork Limited is setting itself as an agricultural leader in sustainability and environmental outcomes. By 2025, APL is aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 69%, water use by over 60%, maintain zero waste by 2025 and continue to act as animal welfare leaders. Mitigating and utilising waste from energy will see Australian production become the most environmentally friendly in terms of global warming potential worldwide.The Two Murrays spoke to APL CEo Margo Andrae about their goals.
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10 min
February 14, 2021 Funnel web antivenom donation shortage
If you're game enough to catch a Sydney funnel web spider, the Australian Reptile Park could use your help. They're currently experiencing a donation shortage and are calling on Sydney residents to trap our little furry friends and help build up antivenom stocks. The Two Murrays spoke to Dan Rumsey, head of reptiles and spiders at Australian Reptile Park.
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8 min

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Each Saturday and Sunday, Trent Nikolic keeps you informed and entertained in the afternoon with a lively mix of news, music, talkback, and regular guests.

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