Positively Wilcannia, part 3: taking anxiety out of health checks, and Barkindji for beginners.

Rugby league is being used to improve men's health in more ways that one.

When the town travels to Menindee to support their teams, The Real Thing hitches a ride.

While there, we hear how Kayleen Kerwin's family knack for language is encouraging the next generation of Barkindji culture.

#18: You had me at Ngaayi

The Real Thing celebrates unique Australian characters.

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After cycling the world, Nicolás Marino set off to cross his adopted homeland using pedal power alone.

He discovered knowing Australia would require knowing himself.

In this last episode of The Real Thing we're on our bikes, as lunch cooks in the deep fry.

#36: Nico's last ride

As a teenager, Lita Lewis was expected to set the example for her siblings. So much so, that she wanted out.

In an adult life far from her home and tribe, she’d battle pride and heartbreak alone.

By sharing her rebuild of physical and mental health, Lita would have an impact far beyond her two sisters.

#35: Follow the Lita

A school of fish help the Australian netball team win a Commonwealth gold medal.

An introduction to Sum Of All Parts - a podcast that shares extraordinary stories from the world of numbers.

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#18: You had me at Ngaayi

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