ABC Overnights
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TV Memrobelia - 08/05/2013
What is your favourite piece of TV memorabilia?
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Please Please Me - 50 Years On - 08/05/2013
50 Years ago, in 1963, the Beatles released their first album "Please Please Me".
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Dad just never talked about it - 08/05/2013
What is it like growing up as a child of a war veteran?
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Blogging - 08/05/2013
Do you write a blog or enjoy reading them?
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Billboards and Marketing - 08/05/2013
What are the rules when it comes to billboards and outdoor advertising?
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Bipolar Disorder - 08/05/2013
Anne Therese Naylor talks about her experience of living with bipolar disorder.
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Death of Margaret Thatcher - 08/05/2013
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 died in April.
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Writing Historic Fiction - 08/05/2013
How do you bring characters from history to life and turn them into best-selling novels?
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Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 08/05/2013
What is the long term effect on veterans of their war experiences?
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Decluttering Your House - 08/05/2013
We all do it - hoarding!
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The Canberra Air Disaster - 08/05/2013
What events may have changed our history?
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Australians and the Battlefields of WW1 - 08/05/2013
Many Australians visit the Battlefields of Wolrd War One.
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Lorina Gore - 08/05/2013
Lorina Gore is one of Australia's favourite Opera performers.
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Doing the Laundry - 08/05/2013
How do you do the washing?
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Australian Film Industry - 08/05/2013
How does the Australian film industry work?
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Australian Pubs through our History - 08/05/2013
Pubs have part of our history since the very early days.
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The Queen - 08/05/2013
The Queen recently celebrated her 87th birthday.
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Australia's Foreign Aid - 08/05/2013
What happens with Australia's foreign aid?
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Middle East Peace Prospects - 08/05/2013
Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?
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Winston Churchill - 08/05/2013
We are all familiar with the image of Winston Churchill the Statesman, the wonderful orator, puffing a cigar.
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Captain James Cook - 08/05/2013
James Cook was the great British explorer and navigator who was one of the first Europeans to sight the coast of Australia.
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Bangladesh and Clothes Manufacture - 08/05/2013
Where do our clothes come from?
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Sport, Drugs and the Law - 08/05/2013
There's been a great deal of talk about drugs and sport in recent months. But what is the legal situation?
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Charles Darwin - 18/04/2013
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An Indian Summer of Cricket - 10/04/2013
Rodd Quinn spoke to Cate McGregor, author of the book "An Indian Summer of Cricket".
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TV in Extreme Weather! - 10/04/2013
This week Trevor Chappell was joined by Overnights 'TV freak' Scott Goodings who discussed TV programs that had been made in extreme weather conditions.
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Healthy Backs - 10/04/2013
What can you do to prevent back pain - to have a healthy back?
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Hollywood Report with Tim Davies - 10/04/2013
Tim Davies is an Australian musician working in LA: Rod Quinn talked to him to find out what it's like being a composer and orchestrator working in Hollywood!
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The Old Middle East / Holy Lands - 10/04/2013
Over Easter Rod Quinn decided to look at the history of the Holy Lands, or the Middle East as we know it now.
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Bennelong - 10/04/2013
Bennelong is one of the most significant indigenous people in our history.
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Challenging Racism - 10/04/2013
To what extent is racism still prevalent in Australia?
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Being a Bloke! - 10/04/2013
What does it mean to be a man... a bloke in 2013?
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Alternative Farming - 10/04/2013
What alternative farming industries are being developed in Australia, and what is happening with these products?
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Franklin D Roosvelt - 10/04/2013
Trevor Chappell discussed the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt the 32nd President of the United States with one of his biographers.
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Australian Entertainment Industries of the 1930s and...
In our Australian history spot this morning we're looking at the way the entertainment industries developed from the 1930s through to the 1950s.
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Autism - 10/04/2013
What is it like raising an autistic child?
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The Lancaster Bombers - 10/04/2013
Thousands of Aussie pilots flew missions with the UK's Bomber Command in WW2, but have they been given the recognition they deserve?
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Paul Simon - 22/03/2013
The musician Paul Simon is about to tour Australia. Trevor Chappell discussed his life with rock historian Ed Nimmervoll, beginning with the 'Simon and Garfunkel' days.
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History of Slavery in the US - 22/03/2013
A couple of recent movies have focused on slavery in the US. Rod Quinn wanted to explore the subject further.
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Fighting Crime: A Federal Approach? - 22/03/2013
How do we fight crime in this country?
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TV with the TV Freak: Favourite Food! - 22/03/2013
This week Trevor Chappell was joined by Overnights 'TV freak' Scott Goodings to talk about TV characters' favourite food.
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History of Surf Life Saving - 22/03/2013
The Surf life savers on our beaches are iconic. But what is the history of the surf life saving movement?
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Political Advertising - 19/03/2013
As we're getting closer to the election we're beginning to see political advertising. What makes a good ad?
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What makes a good school? - 19/03/2013
What's happening in our schools? Are more parents sending their children to private schools?
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Spot on the Map: Eugowra - 19/03/2013
Each week Rod Quinn hits the road (metaphorically) to visit another part of Australia.
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Dance Training - 19/03/2013
What makes a dancer? How much is natural talent and how much is training?
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The Dreaming - 19/03/2013
What were the lives of the indigenous peoples like before white settlement, and before that time of the 'Dreaming' when the world was created?
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TV Bars and Pubs - 19/03/2013
Trevor Chappell was joined by TV freak Scott Goodings to talk about pubs and bars featured on TV.
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Richard III - 19/03/2013
The recent discovery of the skeleton of Richard III in a council carpark focused attention on this controversial King. Trevor Chappell discussed with David Hipshon, author of a recent biography of Richard III.
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Censorship in Australia - 19/03/2013
Why were books censored in Australia?
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Great Drummers of the Past - 13/03/2013
Who were the great drummers of the past, way back in the first half of the last century?
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History of the Dreaming - 13/03/2013
What were the lives of the indigenous peoples like before white settlement, and before that time of the 'Dreaming' when the world was created?
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Astronomy with Martin George - 13/03/2013
Each fortnight Trevor Chappell talks about Astronomy with Martin George who is Director of the Launceston Planetarium.
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Alexander the Great - 13/03/2013
Trevor discussed the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian King who conquered much of the then existing world.
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History of Highway One - 13/03/2013
Australia's Highway One at 14,500km long is the world's longest national highway. What is its history?
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - 13/03/2013
A major exhibition of the work of Toulouse-Lautrec is currently on at the Australian National Gallery in Canberra. But who was Toulouse Lautrec and what was his life like?
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Subsidies - 13/03/2013
Which sectors of the Australian economy are subsidised by government and why?
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TV: Alternative Lifestyles - 13/03/2013
Trevor Chappell was joined by our 'TV freak' Scott Goodings to look at alternative lifestyles on the TV.
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Chocolate - 13/03/2013
With Easter only a few weeks away the shops are full of Easter eggs. But how much should we know about where chocolate comes from?
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Urban and Regional Development - 13/03/2013
When it comes to development in this country what are we getting right and where are we failing?
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History of the Great Ocean Road - 13/03/2013
How many of you have travelled the Great Ocean Road in Victoria?
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Overnights: Sailing - 06/03/2013
Messing about in boats - it's something that can get into your blood and become a lifetime passion.
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A Local Hero for the Indigenous Community - 18/02/2013
What can be done to help indigenous young people?
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Drugs in Sport - 18/02/2013
What does the Crime Commission's report on drugs and sport mean for the future of sport?
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Abraham Lincoln - 18/02/2013
Trevor Chappell discussed the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States with Paul Monk who is an historian and Cofounder of Auslink.
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Northern Territory History - 18/02/2013
Little is known about the history of the Victoria River district in the Northern Territory.
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Australia's Taxation System - 18/02/2013
What sort of tax system do we have in Australia?
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Australian History in 10 Objects - 02/02/2013
To celebrate Australia Day, the National Museum's Kirsten Wehner takes us through the nation's history using 10 artefacts from the museum's collection.
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Professor Ian Maddocks AM - 30/01/2013
Senior Australian of the Year for 2013 Emeritus Professor Ian Maddocks talks palliative care with Trevor Chappell.
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William Shakespeare - 30/01/2013
Trevor Chappell talks about William Shakespeare's life, times and work with Sue Tweg President of the Melbourne Shakespeare Society.
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Sharks - 27/01/2013
We explore the fascinating world of these amazing creatures.
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Managing Bushfires - 26/01/2013
On the tenth anniversary of the 2003 Canberra Bushfires, we wanted to explore the science of bushfires.
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Trevor Chappell spoke to Sports Psychologist Jeff Bond....
Trevor Chappell spoke to Sports Psychologist Jeff Bond.
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The Year Ahead: Geopolitics in 2013 - 20/01/2013
What will be the defining political shifts of the year ahead?
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Christmas Movies - 19/12/2012
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Best of the Board Games - 12/12/2012
There's no better time than Christmas to test the strength of the family unit with a good board game.
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Great Podcasts - 12/12/2012
Summer holidays are a perfect time to try out some new podcasts. Here are some ideas to get you going.
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TV Freak - The Big Exit - 06/12/2012
Trevor Chappell was joined by "TV freak" Scott Gooddings.
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Our Festival of Cheese - 05/12/2012
We love cheese, but how is it made, what makes a good cheese and can we make our own?
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TV Elections and Politicians - 27/11/2012
Trevor Chappell was joined by Overnights "TV Freak', Scott Goodings, they discussed elections and politicians on TV.
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Multiculturalism and the Asian Century - 27/11/2012
Is multiculturalism working in Australia?
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The Pacific War in Australia - 27/11/2012
To what extent was Australia fighting for its very survival in the Pacific during World War 2?
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Weary Dunlop - 27/11/2012
Trevor looked at the life of Sir Edward, or 'Weary' Dunlop.
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Manufacturing in Australia - 27/11/2012
Does manufacturing have a future in Australia?
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Living with HIV/AIDS - 27/11/2012
Have we become complacent about HIV/AIDS?
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Graeme Murphy - 27/11/2012
Graeme Murphy is a famed dancer, choreographer and founder of the Sydney Dance Company In a wide ranging interview, Rod Quinn explored his life, his development as a dancer and, is career in choreography.
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Post Traumatic Stress - 27/11/2012
How many of Australia's soldiers sent to places like Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome?
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The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher - 27/11/2012
Trevor Chappell looked at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady.
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Black Caviar - 27/11/2012
Few horses have captured the Australian public's imagination like Black Caviar.
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TV's Most Despised Characters - 27/11/2012
Trevor Chappell was joined by Overnights "TV Freak', Scott Goodings, where they discussed TV's Most Despised Characters.
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The History of Boxing in Australia - 27/11/2012
Trevor Chappell looked at the history of the sport of boxing in Australia.
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TV Characters Turned Bad - 27/11/2012
"TV Freak", Scott Goodings talks nice characters who turned bad, with Trevor Chappell.
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Alcohol and Relationships - 27/11/2012
What is the impact of alcohol on relationships and on the family?
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The Royal Commission - 27/11/2012
The PM has announced a Royal Commission into the sexual abuse of children by the Church and other institutions.
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Ceasefire in Gaza - 25/11/2012
An uneasy ceasefire holds in Gaza. What makes the conflict so enduring and will we ever see a lasting peace?
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Scary Movies - 18/11/2012
What are the movies that truly scared you and what was it that made them so terrifying?
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Overnights DVDs: The Bridge & The Cabin in the Woods -...
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Overnights Health: Exercise Boosts Life Satisfaction -...
Exercise can have a big impact on your level of happiness.
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Overnights DVDs: The Godfather 40th Anniversary Box Set...
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What Are The Odds? - 04/11/2012
It's about to be a big week for gambling, so what are our chances of a big win?
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Richard de Crespigny and QF32 - 04/11/2012
Captain Richard de Crespigny joins us again to explore the events of Flight QF32.
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Overnights Health: Posture - 04/11/2012
Treating or preventing posture problems is important in maintaining good health as you get older.
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Hurricanes and Wild Weather - 03/11/2012
What are hurricanes and how are they created?
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Overnights DVDs: Howzat & Puberty Blues - 03/11/2012
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Overnights Health: Walk Faster! - 29/10/2012
Fast walking could reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 per cent
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The Cuban Missile Crisis - 29/10/2012
Fifty years since the crisis, we look back at just how close the world came to war
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Trilogies and Series in the Movies - 28/10/2012
What are the great and not-so-great prequels, sequels and film franchises?
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Milk and the Dairy Industry - 28/10/2012
How much do you know about the milk you drink?
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Crop Adaptation and GM Foods - 28/10/2012
The CSIRO�s Plant Industry division spends 84 million dollars a year on research into developing new plants and new farming methods, but how much do you really know about crop adaptation and genetic modification?
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Overnights DVDs: Prometheus & Iron Sky - 27/10/2012
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Overnights Health: Fibromyalgia and Exercise - 27/10/2012
Regular exercise could provide some relief for fibromyalgia sufferers.
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United Nations Security Council - 24/10/2012
Last week we learnt that Australia had won a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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World Bread Day - 24/10/2012
World Bread Day was on 16th October.
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Come Together : Mahalia Barnes and Prinnie Stevens -...
If you watched the show 'The Voice' on TV earlier this year you may remember Mahalia Barnes and Prinne Stevens battling it out.
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The Hamlin Fistula Project in Ethiopia - 24/10/2012
Many Australians are involved in the work of the Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, which aims to help young mothers in Africa.
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Pioneering Aviators - 24/10/2012
Some of Australia's earliest aviators were the crew who flew the Southern Cross across the Pacific in the twenties.
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Gough Whitlam - 24/10/2012
Continuing his series on famous people Trevor Chappell discussed the life of Gough Whitlam with his biographer, Jenny Hocking from Monash University.
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Are Fat People Stereotyped? - 24/10/2012
Do fat people get a fair go?
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Tim Draxl - 24/10/2012
Singer Tim Draxl has gained inspiration from the American performer - Chet Baker - and has been telling his story in a show called "Freeway - The Chet Baker Journey' which he's been performing in different cities.
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USA Election - 24/10/2012
What will the US Presidential election result mean to Australia?
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Bees and the Environment - 24/10/2012
How important are bees for the environment?
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Are We Alone in the Universe? - 21/10/2012
Seth Shostak and the SETI Institute are hard at work, searching for evidence of extra-terrestrial intelligence.
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Overnights Health: Maintaining Flexibility - 14/10/2012
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Living with a Mental Illness - 12/10/2012
Could a diagnosis of mental illness and Bipolar possibly lead to a better life? Rod Quinn spoke with Craig Hamilton.
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Hobbiton - 12/10/2012
Melanie Tait caught up with Russell Alexander, a New Zealand farmer whose land was used for the filming of 'Lord of the Rings'.
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Sexism and Politics - 12/10/2012
This week Federal Parliament erupted with claims and counter claims of misogyny and sexism after Prime Minsiter Julia Gillard's speech on the subject.
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Alzheimer's Research - 12/10/2012
Australia's ageing population means that more and more people are at risk of Dementia.
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Moby Dick - 12/10/2012
An online audio version of Herman Melville's epic novel 'Moby Dick' is under production.
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The History of Vegemite - 12/10/2012
When and how was vegemite invented?
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50 Years of Bathurst Motor Racing - 12/10/2012
The 50th Anniversary of the Bathurst 1000 Motor Race was on October 7th.
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TV Robots - 12/10/2012
Overnights 'TV freak' Scott Goodings recently discussed Robots on TV.
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Globalisation - 12/10/2012
To what extent are we Australians and to what extent are we part of a global community?
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Coles and Woolies - 12/10/2012
The reach of the two major supermarkets is ever-growing.
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Breaking Bad Habits - 12/10/2012
We're all creatures of habits, so how difficult is it to break those bad habits?
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Fair Trade Footballs - 12/10/2012
Recently we learnt that many Aussie footballs are being hand sewn by young children in India.
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The Life of Marie Antoinette - 12/10/2012
As part of our series on the lives of famous people Michael Pavlich discussed the life of Marie Antoinette with printmaker Marion Manifold.
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The Barrier Reef in Trouble - 12/10/2012
Recently studies have shown that the Barrier Reef is in trouble.
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The Right to Privacy - 05/10/2012
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The Reality of Politics - 28/09/2012
Have we become disillusioned with politics and politicians?
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The Dalai Lama - 28/09/2012
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet and Nobel peace prize winner.
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Tafe Education - 28/09/2012
Technical and Future Education or TAFE has been a significant part of the education system in Australia.
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East Timor - 28/09/2012
East Timor doesn�t attract many regular tourists... yet.
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Organ Transplants - Prof Bob Jones - 28/09/2012
Prof Bob Jones is the leader of the transplant team at the Austin Hospital.
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Organ Transplants � Paul Cox - 28/09/2012
A few years ago Film director Paul Cox received a life saving liver transplant.
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James West on the Romney Videos - 23/09/2012
Our man in New York, James West, discusses his role in the recent release of the Romney Videos. James works with Mother Jones magazine, which released the secretly recorded video of Mitt Romney speaking at a campaign fundraiser. James chatted with Rod about his role, editing the raw tape for publication and about the issues a journalist faces when dealing with the release of this sort of information to the public.
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Overnights DVDs: Safe & Rampart - 22/09/2012
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Protecting the Oceans - 21/09/2012
The Earth Doctor on the Oceans!
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Overnights Health: Muscle Cramps - 16/09/2012
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Overnights DVDs: Wish You Were Here & The Way -...
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Overnights Health: Fitness in a Bottle - 09/09/2012
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Overnights DVDs: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and The...
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Bullying in the Workplace - 07/09/2012
It's now just over one year since the Victorian Government introduced "Brodie's Law" which outlawed serious bullying in the workplace.
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World Series Cricket - 07/09/2012
What's the real story of World Series Cricket?
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The Criminal as Celebrity - 07/09/2012
Have programs like Underbelly glorified criminals?
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Mens Health through the Decades - 07/09/2012
When it comes to Mens Health, to what extent can problems be blamed on modern lifestyle?
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History of the Paddle Steamers - 07/09/2012
The paddle steamers of the Murray Darling river systems have played an important part of Australian history.
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Nelson Mandela - 07/09/2012
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in an apartheid prison before becoming the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
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Flight QF32 - 07/09/2012
For millions of people flying is a matter of routine - but what happens when things go wrong?
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Godfathers and Gangsters at the Movies - 05/09/2012
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Overnights Health: Pedometers - 02/09/2012
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Overnights DVDs: Stanley Kubrick Special - 02/09/2012
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Overnights Interview: League Legend Bob McCarthy -...
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Overnights Health: Dark Chocolate and Your Blood...
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Overnights DVDs: The Hunger Games and The Devil's Double...
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Scott Goodings - TV Gangs and Groups - 22/08/2012
Scott Goodings talks to Trevor Chappell about gangs in television.
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Great Cities of the World : New York - 22/08/2012
Continuing our series of the great cities around the world travel consultant Don George and Trevor Chappell discussed New York.
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Mental Health - 22/08/2012
How can we improve our record on Mental Health?
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Indigenous Massacres - 22/08/2012
Among the least known episodes in Australian history is the massacre of indigenous people by the first settlers.
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Asylum Seekers - 22/08/2012
Legislation to allow the offshore processing of asylum seekers has gone through Parliament. What does it all mean?
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Environmental Impact Statements - 22/08/2012
How do environmental impact statements work and just how reliable are they?
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Olympics Post Mortem - 22/08/2012
Some say Australia's medal haul at the London Olympics is disappointing - but do we expect too much?
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History of the Outback Stations - 22/08/2012
Australia has some of the biggest cattle stations in the world. What is their history?
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Aung San Suu Kyi - 22/08/2012
Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of the Democracy movement in Myanmar and Nobel peace prize winner.
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Overnights Collectors: Prado Exhibition - 19/08/2012
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Overnights Health: The Benefits of Stair Climbing -...
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Your Digital Radio Questions Answered! - 18/08/2012
During the Olympics, we had a lot of feedback, questions and concerns put to us about Digital Radio. Tony Walker, the manager of ABC Digital Radio joined Rod to discuss how Digital Radio is being used and the future of the technology. We received a lot of questions on SMS, Facebook and Talkback and Tony did his best to answer all of them. If you're uncertain about the new digital technology and channels, hopefullly this will answer most of your questions.
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Overnights DVDs Friday 17 August 2012 - 18/08/2012
This week Rod and Rob discussed "A Dangerous Method" and "This Must Be The Place".
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ABC Overnights DVDs Friday 27 July 2012 - 29/07/2012
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IVF - Successes, breakthroughs and latest research -...
How far has IVF come over the past three decades?
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TV Freak - Scott Goodings Public Transport in television...
"TV Freak" - Scott Goodings talks public transport in television.
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The History of the Chinese in Australia - 26/07/2012
In our Australian History segment, we look at the influence the Chinese and Chinese culture has had in this country.
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Indigenous Australia for Dummies - 26/07/2012
How much do you know about Australia's indigenous culture?
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They Keep Making the Same Movie! - 25/07/2012
Richard Gray, editor of online movie magazine The Reel Bits, joins Rod to discuss the actors, directors and writers who seem to keep rehashing the same ideas in films.
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Australian Ghost Stories - 24/07/2012
The spookiest tales you'll ever hear.....
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Overnights DVDs Friday 20 July 2012 - 22/07/2012
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The Future and #Relatednonsense - 19/07/2012
What is crowdsourcing? terraforming? Alternative currency?
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History of Australian Sex Lives - 19/07/2012
How has the issue of sex develpoed through out society?
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Sleeping Pills - 19/07/2012
Do you take sleeping pills?
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TV with 'TV Freak' Scott Goodings - 12/07/2012
Michael Pavlich and Scott Goodings discuss TV within TV.
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Allergies - 12/07/2012
Michael Pavlich discussed allergies in all its forms.
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Australian History of Refrigeration - 12/07/2012
Michael Pavlich talks about Australia's involvement in the history of refrigeration.
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Romantic Comedies - 12/07/2012
What makes a good romantic comedy?
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What Makes a Great Romcom? - 11/07/2012
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ABC Overnights Health and Fitness Saturday 07 July 2012...
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Overnights DVDs Friday 06 July 2012 - 08/07/2012
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Languages - 05/07/2012
Kids are learning many different languages these days.
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Healthy Aging - 05/07/2012
How do you keep your self healthy as you grow older?
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History of Irrigation - 05/07/2012
Irrigation is central to the history of rural Australia and vital to all our lives.
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Obsolete Technology - 05/07/2012
Remember fax machines, kodak film and cassette tapes?
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Winter soups and one pot dishes - 28/06/2012
Its mid winter, and a good time to think about those warming winter soups.
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