| Is Victoria on the brink of a second gold rush? |
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 There is almost as much gold in the ground in Victoria as was extracted during the 19th century golden era. High world prices are driving a possible second gold rush in Ballarat, Bendigo and Stawell. A record number of exploration permits are now being granted to people hoping to strike gold, as discussed on the Conversation Hour. |
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 Melbourne music nerds and novices used to flock to the top of Bourke St for rare music and kindred spirits. On Drive’s Unofficial History this week listeners told their stories of wacky competitions, wild in-stores and nude days at Gaslight Music record store in Melbourne. |
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 This year the Royal Melbourne Show is going online. And Afternoon’s with Jacinta Parsons invites you to be a part of ABC Radio Melbourne’s Virtual Show 2020. On Tuesday, 29 September, Jacinta is hosting a virtual Melbourne Show on the radio, and we need your entries. Do you make a killer sourdough, are you nifty with craft or a bit of a green thumb? Maybe you have an uncanny resemblance to your pet. Step right up to see our categories and entry details here. |
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 What’s the food that makes Melbourne for you? It could be your fondest food memory, the food you are most looking forward to eating once restaurants re-open or your go-to recipe to cook up at home.
Matt Preston is presenting Breakfast on ABC Radio Melbourne while Sammy J takes a fortnight off. While Matt’s in the Breakfast chair he wants to know your Melbourne food story.
Tune in next week to find out how you can share your story with Matt and have the chance to win some great prizes to enjoy a taste of Victoria at home. |
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| Lockdown has left many of us feeling broken |
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| Melburnians may all feel a bit broken at the moment, but a good cry, the kindness of strangers and uplifting music, can help you escape, writes Virginia Trioli. | | | |
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The Grandstand team has been looking back at previous AFL/VFL Grand Finals with original ABC commentary of classic matches and interviews with those who took part. Their most recent was the 1970 Carlton v Collingwood Grand Final.
All ‘Vintage Grandstand’ programs are available online and as a podcast at the ‘Best of Grandstand’. | | | |
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| Listen to part 2 of The Friday Revue's radio play which stars Noeline Brown, Julia Zemiro, John Wood, Matt Preston and Leo Sayer. | | | |
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| Jacinta Parsons Long Play: Roman Krznaric |
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 He’s an author and public philosopher who co-founded the UK’s School of Life and Museum of Empathy.
His previous books have encouraged us to cultivate empathy, seize the day, and live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Now Roman Krznaric has turned his attention to future generations. He believes it’s time to embrace the long-term thinking and principles of our ancestors and indigenous cultures, and sets out his strategy in his latest book The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World.
He joined Jacinta Parsons on Afternoons and you can catch the conversation here. |
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It was 34 years ago that Picasso’s 'Weeping Woman' was stolen from the National Gallery of Victoria by a group dubbed the Australian Cultural Terrorists.
David Mejia-Canales tells
Sammy J that the painting was held for ransom in exchange for more arts funding. |
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 | Young Talent Time stars now |
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There weren’t many Australian kids in the 1970s and 80s who didn’t watch the weekly TV entertainment program Young Talent Time.
Former members Karen Knowles and Joe Perrone caught up with Libbi Gorr to reflect on wonderful memories. |
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 Virginia Trioli and Insiders ABC presenter David Speers wrap up another big week in news and politics. |
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| Got spare lemons? Try this simple and delicious cake |
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 This lemon and almond yoghurt cake with roasted strawberries is simple to put together and is lemony, bright and perfect for afternoon tea. |
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