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Early in the pandemic, there were hopes for a silver lining in the projected downturn: that more Australians might be able to afford a home.
Instead, prices rose.
As ever, Australians are being pushed further and further to the margins of their cities.
So it’s worth revisiting the story of a group of young people who fought back, taking on some powerful and dangerous people in the process.
Before Juanita Nielsen became the face of the fight for Kings Cross, Arthur King was organising residents to take on a developer who’d bought up their street.
His actions saw him subjected to a terrifying abduction. But their bravery would inspire protests around the city that saved heritage housing.
Whether or not you own a home, this is an inspiring story of everyday people having a say in what goes up, and what comes down, in their neighbourhood.
Then, for those stuck in lockdown, we’ve brought the bush to you.
Nature Track is a new RN podcast bringing you uninterrupted soundtracks from Australia’s unspoilt wilderness.
It’s a rare chance to join Off Track’s Ann Jones on her travels through some of our most magical places — from the comfort of your own living room.
Hang in there, friends in lockdown — those places are waiting for you on the other side.
Annika Blau, digital editor
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| Before Juanita Nielsen disappeared, her neighbour Arthur King was subjected to a violent abduction for his part in fighting to save Kings Cross. |
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| Dawn was in the best shape of her life. Months later, she was having fungus cleaned out of her spine. |
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| From the strictly religious to a group of nudists, from rioters to corporations, the complicated rise of vegetarianism in Australia has it all. |
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Vegetarian made easy with Hetty McKinnon |
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| Does your kid have a question for Andy Griffiths? The author of the Treehouse series and The Day My Bum Went Psycho willl be answering questions in a special video as part of RN's Big Weekend of Books.
To get a question to Andy, please use your phone to film your child asking it and email the video to [email protected] by 5pm AEST on Fri 6 August. | | MORE INFO |
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Nature Track is a podcast that opens a window on the beautiful sounds of the Australian wilderness.
These long, uninterrupted soundscapes are the perfect relaxing soundtrack for your work, exercise, meditation or sleep.
Each unique track is carefully recorded on location in a different part of Australia by the ABC’s nature specialist Ann Jones. | | LISTEN NOW |
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| In 1975, Australia was transfixed by the disappearance of Juanita Nielsen.
Juanita was a journalist, fashion model, socialite and Sydney's most famous anti-gentrification activist.
Now, 46 years later, our ground-breaking podcast series looks into Juanita's suspected murder — who might have killed her and why? | | HEAR MORE |
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