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Essays On Air

Join us as we read aloud fascinating, meticulously researched essays penned by academics who are experts in their fields.

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Nimbin before and after: local voices on how the 1973 Aquarius Festival changed a town forever

Nimbin before and after: local voices on how the 1973 Aquarius Festival changed a town forever

A scene at the Aquarius Festival, Nimbin, 1973. Flickr/Harry Watson Smith, CC BY-SAIn the north-east corner of Australi... Read more

3 May 2019

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Essays On Air: the politics of curry

Essays On Air: the politics of curry

I had never encountered the word 'curry muncher' until I arrived in Australia 10 years ago. ShutterstockOpening Night, M... Read more

2 Oct 2018

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Essays On Air: Australia's property boom and bust cycle stretches back to colonial days

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