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Michael Jalaru Torres - Vessel

Banksia: Michael Jalaru Torres on Vessel Series At Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Photographer and Djugun and Yawuru man with tribal connections to the Jabirr Jabirr and Gooniyandi people, Michael Jalaru Torres, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about his photography series Vessel the first…

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Jada Weazel

Banksia: Jada Weazel On Debut EP 'No Peace'

First Nations artist Jada Weazel joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss new and debut EP No Peace - a five track release which features singles Hands of Addiction and Skin.

Now based…

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Colleen Raven Strangeways

Banksia: Colleen Raven Strangways On Photography Series at Ballarat Foto Biennale

Photographer and Arabana, Mudbura, Gurindji, Warlpiri woman, Colleen Raven Strangways joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about photography practice and series UV Songlines: Illuminating ancestral roots at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

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Dugong Jr

Mooncake Guest Mix: Dugong Jr Teases Unreleased Originals In Guest Mix

Naarm-based Chinese-Australian producer and DJ Dugong Jr teases unreleased originals from upcoming album Good Time Hotel (2024) and shares his favourite R&B selections including local legends Billy Davis, Jewel Owusu and Juno Mamba.

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Waru

Banksia: Hunter Page-Lochard Discusses Bangarra's Waru

Actor, writer and director Hunter Page-Lochard joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about Bangarra production Waru - journey of the small turtle.

Having previously worked on Playschool, the pair discussed how…

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Cheeca Rocks, Florida Keys Mass Coral Bleaching Event 2023

Uncommon Sense: Environment Update with Graham Readfearn

Graham Readfearn, environment reporter for the Guardian Australia joins host Amy Mullins for a debrief on his recent coverage of the climate crisis.

They talk about a massive series of coral bleaching events…

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Jerome Blazé

Mooncake Guest Mix: Jerome Blazé Shares a Tender Melancholic Mix

Eora/Sydney-based producer and musician Jerome Blazé shares a guest mix of tender-haearted soft and melancholic orchestral pop akin to his own works, by artists such as Four Tet, Yu Su and Mindy Meng…

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Frances Rings Bangarra

Banksia: Bangarra Artistic Director Frances Rings Reflects On Yuldea

Bangarra Artistic Director Frances Rings, a descendant of the Wirangu and Mirning Tribes, joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss Yuldea a current touring production of Bangarra.

As her first production as Artistic…

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Neville Bonner Rebel With A Cause

Banksia: Dena Curtis On Rebel With A Cause Documentary Series

First Nations filmmaker, writer, director and producer Dena Curtis joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about the Rebel With A Cause documentary series which premiered at MIFF and tells the stories of…

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Yuldea

Banksia: Leon Rodgers Discusses Composing For Bangarra's Yuldea

Worimi man and composer Leon Rodgers joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about composing for Bangarra's produciton Yuldea.

Leon spoke about the importance of collaboration in Yuldea including working with guest…

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Little Richard

Neon Sunset: Unraveling The Many Multitudes Of Little Richard

Music doco ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ is a deep dive into one of rock'n'roll’s more exhilarating personalities. Ahead of its screening at MIFF, Annaliese speaks with the film’s Emmy-award winning director…

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Magic Dirt Sarah Smith

Double Bounce: The Power Of Magic Dirt

Magic Dirt are currently on the road playing shows to mark the 25th anniversary of their seminal album, Young And Full of The Devil - which they launched back in April 1998 with…

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David Bride And Rosie Jones

The Grapevine: The Enduring Friendship Of George Telek And David Bridie

In 1986 Melbourne musician David Bridie traveled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the music of George Telek for the first time. That trip would mark the beginning of an enduring friendship…

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MUNGMUNG

Mooncake Guest Mix: Boujee Baby MUNGMUNG Bringing Freshly Baked MUNGCAKE In The Mix

Eora-based rapper MUNGMUNG in the realm of hip-hop and hyper pop, shares songs that's she's been rinsing lately. Giving some love to tracks from her recently released debut EP 'BOUJEE BBY' and favourite…

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Susie Anderson

Banksia: Susie Anderson On Poetry Collection The Body Country

Wergaia and Wemba Wemba writer Susie Anderson joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss new book The Body Country which is a collection of poems spanning rural and urban settings, from the personal…

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The Coolbaroo Club

Banksia: Steve Kinnane On Documentary The Coolbaroo Club At MIFF

Marda Marda researcher, writer and producer Steve Kinanne joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about The Coolbaroo Club ahead of its screening at MIFF.

Co-wrote and co-produced by Steve The Coolbaroo Club

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Sinead O'Connor Tim Thorpe Elizabeth McCarhy

Vital Bits: On Sinéad O'Connor

Following the tragic death of Sinéad O'Connor, Tim Thorpe and Elizabeth McCarthy re-broadcast an interview they did with her back in 2010. The pair also reflect on the extraordinary legacy of the Irish…

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Jenna Lee

Banksia: Jenna Lee Discusses Alt/Text Exhibition

Artist Jenna Lee, a Gulumerridjin (Jarrakia) Wardaman and KarraJarri Saltwater woman with mixed Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Anglo-Australian ancestry, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss Alt/Text exhibition at Incinerator Gallery.

In discussing…

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Yalinguth

Banksia: Jason Tamiru On Yalinguth At Gertrude Street Projection Festival

Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to yarn about the upcoming Yalinguth Live at Gertrude Street Projection Festival this Friday 4 August.

Jason spoke about the importance of the…

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Runa Mont

Mooncake Guest Mix: Deep and Vibrant Mix from Vietnamese Producer and DJ Runa Mont

Hailing from Saigon - producer and DJ Runa Mont delivers on a guest mix to celebrate the release of her debut EP The Eternal Portal. Similar to the record, blending electronic, industrial and…