 Self-confessed word nerd David Astle explores people's relationships with crosswords, and his own passion for the pastime. |
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 Hanging Rock, a six million-year-old former volcano, was long a meeting place for the local Indigenous tribes. In this week’s Unofficial History, Drive listeners remembered a solar eclipse, gigs and, of course, shouting “Miranda”. |
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 In episode two of The Sammy J Snack Pack podcast, former pollie Julie Bishop says she doesn’t talk to her old colleagues much, but her own Barbie doll now keeps her company. Plus, journalist Matilda Boseley comes out swinging in favour of new media and TV chef Adam Liaw wants remote controls the size of A3 paper. |
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 American singer, musician and songwriter Rickie Lee Jones tells Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis about her ‘wild’ years, the influence of West Side Story, The Beatles and Tom Waits. |
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 Last week’s storms caused widespread devastation across Victoria, with almost 10,500 claims reported to insurers so far. In stressful situations, it can be difficult knowing how to start the process of recovery. ASIC provides some tips for managing after a natural disaster. |
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 Upside-down cakes are a simple and quick way to make a plain cake rather special. This blackberry upside-down cake has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. |
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