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Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid, as the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end. One Australian entrepreneur who caters for family events, is also helping others overcome barriers.

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The winner of the 2025 Global Teacher Prize has been announced. Mansour Al Mansour from Saudi Arabia has walked away with the $1 million US dollars in prize money. Mansour was recognised for his strategic vision and unwavering belief in his students' potential, and for building an inclusive and innovative learning environment. One Australian teacher was a top 10 finalist this year – our very own Brett Dascombe from Wavell State High School in Brisbane. Brett is a Senior Geography Teacher doing some incredible work in his school. He introduces his students to real-world, project-based learning, by embedding geospatial technologies like GIS, drones and remote sensing data into the geography curriculum. He's also really keen to share his expertise with the wider community, by participating in professional learning and training with other schools. He is very clearly having a massive impact on his community, and now his work has been recognised on the world stage. We sat down with Brett ahead of the announcement to hear all about this work, and after 23 years in the profession, what it means to him to be recognised in the top 10 this year. Guest: Brett Dascombe Host: Rebecca Vukovic Sponsor: This podcast is supported by Sora, the student reading platform that provides access to curriculum and popular digital books for schools. Learn more at discoverSora.com/global

For almost two decades Australian artist Mark Whalen has called LA home. But last week as wildfires tore through communities, he and thousands of others saw their homes burn to the ground.Today, Mark describes the apocalyptic scenes he witnessed and the emotional toll of losing his home. We also speak with Vivien Thomson who has been a rural firefighter for decades and was a fire captain during the 2003 Canberra bushfires. Vivien speaks about the lessons learned over the years and whether we're better prepared now. Featured: Mark Whalen, Australian artist in LAVivien Thomson, rural firefighter and farmerKey Topics:LA wildfiresMark WhalenVivien ThomsonRural firefighting2003 Canberra bushfiresFire preparednessClimate change and wildfiresCommunity resilienceFirefighting resourcesBuilding codes and fire safety

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Do you want to have a superpower? Of course, people still can't change their size, walk through walls, or teleport, since it contradicts the laws of physics. But there are some other superpowers that are available nowadays for the right price! TIMESTAMPS: Fear projection 1:23 Iron suit 2:29 Spider-Man wall-climbing 3:22 Immunity to pain 4:07 Night vision 5:03 Ability to heal yourself 5:44 Super speed 6:27 Invisibility 7:23 Ability to fly 8:25 Being bulletproof 9:13 Super strength 10:09 #superpower #invisibility #superspeed Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY: Infrasound is basically acoustic waves of extremely low frequencies. These waves are below the human hearing threshold, so we can't really hear them. Technicians at Japan's Tsukuba University have already created a special exoskeleton suit called the HAL 5. It's 9 feet tall and weighs almost 90 pounds. Dr. Liming Dai from the University of Dayton and Dr. Zhong Lin Wang from the Georgia Institute of Technology invented a super “sticky” material! It has a nanotube spatula design that's based on microscopic hairs. This means that you can cling to any surface of your choice. There's an absolutely real and very rare disease called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. A person with this condition never experiences physical pain. Modern technology allows you to use advanced night vision devices. They used to be super expensive and only available for the military and special agencies. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (aka DARPA) is developing an implant that hooks directly to a person's nervous system. It'll treat depression without the help of medication, look after internal organs, and treat them when necessary. There's an exoskeleton that helps people run long distances faster than even the best sprinter. With the use of a particular material, Canadian scientists decided to alter light waves to pass through an object. This has already given a pretty impressive result but only if an object is illuminated with one color. One Australian company has already created the Martin Jetpack. This device can develop a speed of 45 miles per hour and travel at an altitude of 3,300 feet. One company in Columbia makes bulletproof clothing! This enterprise is already 25 years old and is now conquering the American market. Exoskeletons come in a wide variety these days. One of them, the FORTIS, can help workers by holding up to 36 pounds of tools. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, so it's offical Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States.  We've talked about the policies, the voter demographics and the results; but what about the notable people who helped propel Trump to a second term in the White House?  Plus, with everyone living online these days, is it even possible to fake your own death in 2024?  One Australian woman took the gamble, and found out the hard way... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Trump's Claimed Victory, But How Did We Get Here? The Numbers Might Just Put Trump Back In The White House Project 2025 & Another 4 Years Of Trump: What You Need To Know The Biggest Revelations From Melania Trump's Memoir We Watched The Vice Presidential Debate So You Don't Have To Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine & Mamamia's US Correspondent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Lu Hill & Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Australian lotto winner has revealed her unique and personal purchases with her $66,100 winnings, after getting lucky in the TattsLotto lottery game. Melbourne resident Rachel De Oliveira, posted a video on TikTok last week, sharing her various and distinctive purchases over the years since striking gold in the lottery nine years ago. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, a smirking maniac randomly stabbed a college student in the neck, leaving the stunned teen “bleeding out” near City Hall in Manhattan. Locally in Decision 2024, First-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and ex-Congressman Mondaire Jones slammed each other as extremists in a fiery debate for the House seat in the lower Hudson Valley. And overseas, former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

One Australian senator's high-profile outburst has sparked discussions about the injustices that impacted the nation's Aboriginal population. Lidia Thorpe was removed from Parliament House after yelling at King Charles and accusing him of committing genocide yesterday. Thorpe's actions were criticised by MPs, including Tony Abbott and Amanda Rishworth, for being disrespectful. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Thorpe was also praised by others for shining a light on the wider issues. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[00:30] The Salem Trump Trial (8 minutes) Alvin Bragg's bogus trial against Donald Trump enters Day 6 with prosecutors still unclear what crime Donald Trump committed. [08:00] Obama's Zoom Call Coordination (17 minutes) Former Obama officials and network legal analysts meet every Friday on a Zoom call to discuss how to prosecute Donald Trump, according to a new report from Politico. The conference call is hosted by senior Obama administration official Norman Eisen, who is now a legal analyst on CNN. According to Politico, sometimes up to a dozen legal analysts join the conference call to coordinate how the various legal cases against Trump should be handled. [25:00] Hamas Propaganda (14 minutes) Terrorist groups like Hamas are working with Western organizations to shape the narrative of the Israel-Hamas war and inspire student uprisings on campus. How much longer before these groups, based in the United States, start committing acts of terrorism? [39:00] Australia vs. Elon Musk (15 minutes) The prime minister of Australia wants Elon Musk to ban Twitter content worldwide that the nation's officials want removed. Musk has refused. One Australian senator said Musk should be thrown in jail for refusing to comply and called for Twitter to be banned entirely because of the danger it poses. Nations like Australia are anti-free speech because they want to take control of the Internet.

The world can be cruel to musicians. Cancelled shows, expensive tours, other responsibilities in life, can take the fun and enjoyment out of the love that is making music, and it can be tough to get it all back.One Australian band went through the ringer in 2023, and is ready to take 2024 by storm because of one simple reason, they're having fun with their music again.Jayden from Stepson returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in 3 years! On this fantastic episode, the guys talk all about:The importance Stepson put on having fun with their music following cancelled tours, expensive travel, and a yearning to enjoy their favorite thing in life.Why Stepson amicably split with Sharptone Records to take their music back into their own hands, and do things their own way.What Stepson has in store with their new music for their 2nd album, and why it could be dropping, literally, at any time.This band is a favorite of ours, and you can discover a new favorite of yours by hitting that subscribe button.Find Stepson Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepsonpunkTwitter: https://twitter.com/stepsonpunkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepsonpunk/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stepsonpunkYouTube: https://youtu.be/I2C0C2oSHUw?si=NI-l4RnNJaeMoFIqWebsite: https://www.stepsonpunk.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zAwXQwC3M34U7lKFgeX1y?si=zD22jE2TSN6qqeTQc3CECAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stepson/1089009068Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Jayden is Back after 3 Years: (0:52)Stepson's "Almost" USA Tour: (3:49)Leaving Sharptone & Going Independent: (8:00)Keeping the Fun in the Music Business: (13:35)More New Music from Stepson: (23:40)Creation of Next Album, Behind the Scenes: (29:59)Past Members Still Contributing to Stepson: (37:54)How will Stepson Continue Sound Evolution?: (40:58)2025 USA Tour?: (42:57)Jayden's 3 Artists to Check Out: (46:04)Kevin's Final Thought; Bringing The Fun Back to Life: (53:14)

Last week an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza.  Zomi Frankcom was working with aid agency World Central Kitchen, an organisation who provides meals to those struggling in the face of humanitarian, climate and community crisis, when she and six others were hit by an Israeli military airstrike.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described her death as 'completely unacceptable.' But will her death change the relationship Australia has with Israel?  In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at how the death of one Australian could impact how we deal with this situation moving forward.  Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you'll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Jessica Genauer - Senior Lecturer in International Relations and the Program Director: Politics and International Relations in The College Of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University  Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally BorgAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Carolina rock n' roll band, Atlas Road Crew, revives the genre with shots of southern soul accents. Formed in fall of 2011, A.R.C. is rapidly building one of the most loyal fan bases on the East Coast, packing venues to capacity from Florida to New York City, and expanding quickly to major US cities in between.The overwhelming positive response to the band's first album “Halfway to Hopkins” produced by Grammy Award winning producer Rick Beato and released in Feb 2016, quickly let the band to becoming one of the Southeast's “must see” live acts. “Halfway to Hopkins” is a sonic blast from start to finish; a record infused with swampy southern accents to fresh contemporary tunes, while managing to capture the band's blistering live show prowess on tape. The title refers to a small community outside Columbia where the band lived for several years after graduating from the nearby University of South Carolina.Riding the momentum of “Halfway to Hopkins,” Atlas Road Crew's constant touring led them to a six week European tour in early 2016 followed by a near non-stop aggressive US club and festival run. One Australian blog, 100 Percent Rock, leaves no uncertainty in their recent review of the band's direction saying,“This is EXACTLY the sort of music we should be listening to right now: bands taking old favourites and adding new directions, writing great songs, delivering ace performances. This is the good stuff.”After wrapping up another season of writing and recording, the boys are set to release their sophomore album in September 2018. The album, titled "Chasing Fire," highlights the band's growth as songwriters and performers. Nine of the new original tracks feature Charleston, SC producer Wolfgang Zimmerman (wunderkind of the likes of Band of Horses, Susto and Jump Little Children). This new effort highlights the band's growth as songwriters and performers which organically moves the needle away from their “southern rock” label. This  departure song-wise puts them squarely in the musical realm of band's such as Kings of Leon and Moon Taxi, with the live show to back that bold claim up.Taylor Nicholson, lead vocalist and guitarist, sheds light from the inside of this new effort. He says, “The new record will be a pleasant surprise to many of our listeners. While we are slightly moving away from the southern sounds heard in ‘Halfway to Hopkins,' we are pleased with the vibe and direction of our new soul-filled tunes; they're more relatable.” Band Member LineupVocals, Guitar / Taylor NicholsonLead Guitar / Dave BeddingfieldBass / Max BeckerDrums / Patrick DrohanSupport the show

Ever wondered why doctors choose to work in rural settings and what would encourage them to stay? In our 2023 RVTS Grand Round, we explored this very topic with the National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Dr. Ruth Stewart.  Alongside her, four RVTS registrars and supervisors shared their personal experiences and challenges in Rural Health, shedding light on specific barriers they faced to working in rural health, along with the positives of working in a rural community that have encouraged them to stay.  The dialogue delved into the obstacles of rural workforce and potential strategies to address them. Given the RVTS team's extensive expertise in retaining rural workforce, the 2023 Grand Round provided a treasure trove of practical insights and real-world concerns.  In this episode we hear a short excerpt from the Grand Round highlighting the experiences of Dr Emmon Raza Mubbashir,  a recent RVTS registrar, now a fellow of the RACGP. We hear about her journey into rural health as an International Medical Graduate ( IMG ) also known as an Overseas-trained Doctor in Australia.  This is the first of four episodes in this 2023 Grand Round Series.  Please like and subscribe so you don't miss out on further episodes and other educational content. 

Listen to our Episode 6 review of And Just Like That here... Subscribe to Mamamia It's Barbie's world and we're just living in it! In todays episode we answer the one big question surrounding the new Barbie movie.Plus, teenagers are emotional garbage dumpers and their parents are just there to pick up the trash - Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral essay nailing what it's like to be a teen.And… are our locked phone screens the new vision board? One Australian man's personal goals have gone viral after he lost his phone. The End Bits Listen to our latest episode: And Just Like That...Miranda Got Dumped Twice RECOMMENDATION: Clare wants you to watch the film Don't Worry DarlingSign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Clare Stephens & Holly WainwrightProducers: Susannah Makin & Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

200 million women worldwide have survived genital mutilation. Many others have died following the procedure. One Australian family is self-funding a campaign to end the practice. Warning - This story contains content that may be distressing to some listeners

Last time we spoke about actions in New Guinea and the Japanese counteroffensive in Arakan. The good ol boys down unda were getting ready to launch a major offensive aimed to seize Lae and Salamaua. The Australian and American forces gradually built up enough strength to commence the offensive and high command decided to launch some feints, such as at Mubo to distract the Japanese from their real intentions. Over in Arakan, Irwins disaster was still paying dividends to the Japanese as General Koga launched a massive counterattack. Things were continuing to get worse for the British in Burma, though General Slim was beginning to make improvements. Lastly the British began a propaganda campaign to boost morale in the far east using the mad onion man Wingates recent adventure with the Chindits. Things were looking rough in the CBI theater.  This episode is the Operation Postern, the drive to Salamaua Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.    I just want to say before we begin, this episode will feel a bit like one of those old tv episodes that rehashes what happened during that season. You've heard me say it a few times, but because we do this series in the week by week format sometimes we get into these messy weeks where either not much occurs or too much occurs. Regardless this episode is about multiple ongoing operations that culminate into the drive upon Salamaua and for the sake of coherency I am going to have to summarize a lot of what occurred in the south west pacific area for early 1943.  General Blamey devised a plan to capture Lae, codenamed Operation Postern. General MacArthur approved of the plan, which was quite complex and reflected the growing power of the allied forces in the southwest pacific. Blamey moved to New Guinea to take overall charge, reverting Herring to commander of the 1st corps, responsible for tactical operations. The key to quick success lay in convincing General Adachi, that Salamaua was the primary target for any major offensive. To accomplish this, it was necessary for the Australian and American forces to press upon the Japanese around the Salamaua area, but not Salamaua.  Operation Postern was preceded by three simultaneous operations occurring in the South west pacific area and the south pacific area. Together the three operations helped set up the conditions necessary to allow for an amphibious landing at Lae, by tying up the Japanese ground, naval and airpower in the region alongside creating important feints. The invasion of New Georgia was the first of these operations carried out by Admiral Bull Halsey and the 1st raider battalion. That offensive codenamed operation Toenails took up a lot of the Japanese ground, sea and air forces and would gradually see the allies capturing Munda. The 2nd was operation Chronicle, the seizure of Kiriwina and Woodlark islands located just northeast of Milne Bay. With their seizure, the allies were able to create new forward airfields from which to launch air strikes against Rabaul and provide air cover for multiple other operations in the region. Lastly the third operation was to be an assault on Nassau Bay, which we will talk about a bit later. Now back to the ground forces.   The 8th Area Army at Rabaul sent General Adachi and the 18th army to secure important areas west of Lae and Salamaua and to do so an offensive was launched against Wau. This prompted the Australian high command to send Brigadier Moten and the 17th brigade over to defend Wau in January of 1943. The battle to defend was tough, but the allies were able to prolong the Japanese advance long enough to transport enough troops to save Wau. The Japanese were sent retreating over to the Mubo area, but instead of pursuing the enemy, Moten limited his men's actions to patrols. The New Guinea force wished to pursue the Japanese, but was prevented by logistical difficulties. As the Australians gathered more strength, the Japanese prepared a second attempt to capture Way. This time the Japanese planned to approach Wau from the north, building a road from Markham point into the snake river valley. From there the Japanese advance would hit Wau. The 51st division was earmarked for the task, but the battle of the Bismarck sea had caused devastating losses to the convoy bringing them over in March of 1943.  The battle of the Bismarck sea had pressed upon the Japanese high command the increasing allied airpower, leading them to reformulate their plans. The Japanese began to construct a road to compensate for their inability to transport men and materials to New Guinea via the sea. As the Japanese did this, on the other side, the allies now felt very secure at Wau and were willing to perform some offensives. General Savige's 3rd division was given command of the Wau-Bulolo area. For this task he had the 17th brigade, the 2/3rd, 25th and 2/7th independent companies. It was believed the Japanese had around 5500 men around Lae and Salamaua with around 6-8 thousand at Madang and 9- 11 thousand at Wewak. Savige was ordered not to attack Salamaua directly, so he decided to establish firm bases as far forward as possible to harass the Japanese, basically you can see this as forward offensive patrol actions. Now the Japanese had dug in some defensive positions in places called the Pimple, Green Hill and Observation Hill which were along the main track from Wau to Mubo. On April 24th, the 2/7th independent company were given a new mission; to clear the Japanese from the vicinity of Mubo. Moten approved a plan for the seizure of the Pimple and Green Hill, ordering Major Warfe and his 2/3rd company to harass the Japanese logistical routes in Mubo as a distraction as the 2/7th hit the Pimple. The Japanese had made the Pimple a nightmare for the allied forces. They had taken defensive positions on commanding ground allowing for concealed ambushes. They cleared firing lanes to enable their machine guns to gundown anyone who took a forward approach. By holding the high grounds they also thwarted the allies from utilizing grenades effectively.   On the morning of April 24, after 20 minutes of air attacks by Boston aircraft against Green Hill, Stony Creek, Observation Hill and Kitchen Creek, the offensive kicked off with a two pronged attack. The 2/7th would start from the Vicker's ridge track, moving in two columns: one going along the Jap track towards the Pimple; the other would move north along the Laws track, a very difficult and quite unknown trail to try an encircle the Pimple from the west. When the two columns got within 100 yards of the pimple, they were met with light machine gun fire and snipers. The Australians attempted an all out assault in the late afternoon, but were unable to gain any ground. The next morning 3 Bostons came roaring in to strafe and bomb Green Hill while allied artillery began to bombard the Pimple. Despite the increased firepower the Australians still were unable to dislodge the enemy with their proceeding assaults. It turns out the Australians had greatly underestimate the defensive capabilities of the Pimple position. Reconnaissance had failed to pinpoint the enemy positions prior to the offensive. A major lack of communication between the two columns because they had no telephone lines or wireless communications led to a lack of coordination, neither allied column knew the plight of the other. Runners were used, but they were too slow and extremely vulnerable to Japanese snipers. The offensive was quickly falling apart as the Japanese continued to reinforce their lines. Meanwhile Warfe's men conducted a number of raids and ambushes in the Missim area, Komiatum Hill and Bobdubi Ridge. Warfe then sent a patrol from Namling along the Bench Cut track to ambush the Japanese at the junction between the Francisco river and the Buirali Creek. The ambush was a large success leading to the deaths of 18 Japanese. Warfe tried to perform an identical operation on April 28th, but this time his men were ambushed by the Japanese at Goodview junctions suffering considerable casualties. As a result of the forward patrolling of Warfe's men, the allies had learned the Dobdubi ridge area was defended quite lightly. Having learnt this, Ware decided to order a second platoon to capture the northern part of the ridge on April 27th. By the end of the month Warfe had two platoons spread over the Bobdubi ridge area, with a 3rd platoon held in reserve at Missim.  Over in his headquarters, Moten now realized the offensive against the Pimple was far too costly and he decided the men should simply bypass it. However the commander in the field, General Savige continued to launch attacks. The reason why Savige pressed on was because on April 28th, one of his reconnaissance patrols found a position on Pimple unoccupied and kicked seized it before the Japanese could return to man it. Colonel Guinn on the ground there deduced the Japanese must have been expecting an airstrike and momentarily left their positions. He therefore elected to order another company led by Captain Leslie Tatterson brought forward to assault the pimple. This time however, the allies used deception. Instead of launching an airstrike and artillery against the Pimple they passed over it and bombarded Green Hill. The deception did not work as planned and Saviges men yet again were unable to make any ground against the pimple. By early May the 2/7th battalion had lost 12 men dead with 25 wounded against the pimple with no end in sight. Meanwhile on May 3rd, an offensive was launched against the northern part of the Bobdubi ridge. The Australians were able to  fight their way close to the mouth of the Francisco river, prompting the Japanese to pull up reinforcements in the form of 70 SNLF marines from Salamua. A battle was fought in a place called the South Coconuts on May 5th. The Australians performed encircling maneuvers, managing to surround large pockets of the Japanese whom they smashed with artillery. The Australians were met with 3 major counter attacks but held their ground successfully occupying another place called the Center Coconuts by May 7th. However the Japanese then performed another counterattack, utilizing mortars to great effect, pushing the Australians back. The Japanese further reinforced the area with 60 additional men coming up from Salamaua, but they were ambushed by the Australians at the North Coconuts location suffering 20 casualties.     On May 9th, Captain Tattersons men were struck a lethal blow when they ran into a Japanese booby trap along the Jap Track. The Japanese opened fire upon the Australians on the track and began to encircle them. Colonel Guinn led a small force along the track to break the encirclement while Tatterson's men resisted tenaciously against the Japanese. Tatterson's force had been completely surrounded by the afternoon of May 9th and were in a state of desperation. The Australians utilized booby-traps, fire control and mass grenade attacks to force the Japanese to give them breathing room. The next day the Japanese launched a fierce attack against Tatterson's rear. The Australians could hear Japanese officers screaming orders as their riflemen poured lead upon them. As the Japanese pressed upon them they were receiving 500 additional reinforcements from the 102nd and 115th regiments. Meanwhile the 3rd battalion of the 102nd regiment in Nassau bay received orders “to capture the high area on the right bank of the Buyawim River fork” to be done in coordination with the May 9th attacks. This action would have endangered the allied positions at Lababia camp, but luckily the Japanese commander decided instead to hold a defensive positions at the bank of the Bitoi mouth. This allowed Colonel Guinn to concentrate some of his forces at Lababia camp. By May 11th, a company of 60 men managed to break the Japanese encirclement of Tatterson's men. According to Tatterson, by 7am on the 11th, the Japanese had continued to fire heavily upon his force, but made no further attempts to advance. It seemed to him the Japanese were actually withdrawing and the increased rifle fire and mortars was a cover. Tattersons men had been battered, he himself was wounded. His force received 12 casualties and estimated they had inflicted 100 casualties upon the enemy with possibly 50 deaths. Having saved Tatterson, Guinn reorganized his forward units and began to dig in along the Jap track and Lababia camp. From May 15th onwards the 17th brigade focused on aggressive patrolling in all sectors. Aggressive patrols each day harassed the Japanese around the Pimple and Observation Hill. The Australians set up booby-traps, practically paralyzing the Japanese troop movements outside their trenches. General Okabe received some much needed reinforcements over the course of the week and began to launch some limited attacks against the south, central and north Coconut areas. Okabe's forces were repelled on the 12th and 13th, but things would greatly change on the 14th.  The 14th saw a heavy shelling of the Bobdubi ridge area before Okabe launched a full scale attack that overwhelmed the Australian defenders forcing them to make a fighting withdrawal from the north and central area further down in the south coconut area. General Nakano was displeased with his troops and issued an address of instruction of May 17th, it is as follows  "In the attack at Bobdubi, although a certain group was advancing on a height on the enemy's flank, instead of really carrying out the attack in such a way as to prepare the way for an assault by our main force, they went no further than a vain firing at the enemy with their weapons. The spiritual and physical strength which was worn down in the Wau campaign is at the present time still lower, but I believe it can easily be restored if the officers will take the initiative, set an example and command as leaders of their men." Despite Nakano's criticism, his men would take a lot of ground forcing the Australians further south, dangerously close to Warfe's headquarters. Warfe realized maintaining the position would lead to heavy casualties, so he pulled his force out and took up a position at Namling.  It was quite fortunate as the day after he made this decision, 20 Japanese dive bombers strafed and bombed the village of Bobdubi. This was part of a Japanese heavy air raid that began on May 15th, culminating in over 100 Japanese aircraft hitting multiple Australian positions over the course of a few days. Three heavy raids were performed, but these air attacks focused general far into the Australian rear, leaving the forward positions rather untouched. On may 17th and 18th large formations of Japanese aircraft performed a raid against Wau's airfield. Although the Australians ultimately were forced to withdraw from many forward positions, such as Warfe's units, they managed the ultimate objective of operation Postern, to take Japanese resources away from Mubo and Lae. They had inflicted numerous casualties upon the Japanese including against Major General Okabe who had stepped on a booby trap that put a bullet through his right foot. Okabe had to be evacuated on the night of may 16th as a result, flown back over to Rabaul. Command was handed over to Major General Muroya Chuichi of the 51st division. The battle for Dobdubi was nowhere near done. General Nakano sent 170 soldiers of the 115th regiment on May 17th to attack Hote via the Malolo track. Nakano estimated the Australians had around 50 men defending Hote. The Japanese force ran into 25 Australians at Cissembob along the way and the defenders inflicted 50 casualties upon the Japanese before withdrawing towards Ohibe. One Australian commander at Cissembob had this to say about the engagement  "During this running fight, all men were under very heavy fire, but once again it was brought out what rotten shots the Japanese were. Not one of our boys were hit, and believe me things were hot." The Australians would return to the Hote area on the 22nd to find it completely deserted, so they simply reoccupied their lost positions. That is it for the New Guinea campaign, but other significant events unfolded for the Pacific War during this time period. On April 21st, with a heavy heart President Roosevelt announced to the American people the Japanese had executed several airmen from the famous Doolittle raid. To refresh your memories, 8 of the Doolittle pilots had been captured in Jiangsu province and put on military trial within China and sentenced to death “because of their act against humanity”. They were then transported to Tokyo where the Army ministry reviewed their case. Hideki Tojo initially opposed the death sentences for fearing the Americans would retaliate against Japanese living in America, he would be right about this. Sugiyama and the rest of the Army general staff however insisted on executing all 8 of the pilots who had contributed to the deaths of around 50 civilians and thwart possible future air raids against Japan. The executions would be authorized by an ex post facto military regulation specifically drafted by the army ministry. What is interesting to note, is Emperor Hirohito chose to intervene and commuted the punishment of 5 out of the 8 pilots. Why he allowed the other 3 to die in violation of international law is unknown as the Japanese destroyed nearly all documentation pertaining to prisoners of war by the end of the war. Some historians theorize Hirohito wished to demonstrate his benevolence. Yet again, this is one of those moments that showcases Hirohito was a very active participant, despite the claims made for decades after the war that he was merely a powerless hostage. The 3 men were executed via firing squad at a cemetery outside Shanghai in China on October 14th of 1942. It was not until april of 1943 that the Doolittle Raid operation was fully disclosed to the American public. The US war department said the chief reason for not explaining the full details of the Doolittle raid sooner was the need to bring the Doolittle pilots safely home and to prevent reprisals against their Chinese allies who aided the pilots. In April of 1943 the 5 surviving pilots were moved to Nanjing and in December of 1943 Pilot Robert Meder died of beri beri. He had been starving for months and rejected medical assistance. His death would result in improvements of conditions for the remaining 4 pilots. A truly tragic part of this war and to add to this I would like to read a short piece written by one of the pilots who survived the captivity and became a Christian missionary in Japan after the war.   I Was a Prisoner of Japan   By Jacob DeShazer   I was a prisoner of war for 40 long months, 34 of them in solitary confinement.   When I flew as a member of a bombing squadron on a raid over enemy territory on April 18, 1942, my heart was filled with bitter hatred for the people of that nation. When our plane ran out of petrol and the members of the crew of my plane had to parachute down into enemy-held territory and were captured by the enemy, the bitterness of my heart against my captors seemed more than I could bear.   Taken to prison with the survivors of another of our planes, we were imprisoned and beaten, half-starved, terribly tortured, and denied by solitary confinement even the comfort of association with one another. Three of my buddies were executed by a firing squad about six months after our capture and 14 months later, another one of them died of slow starvation. My hatred for the enemy nearly drove me crazy.   It was soon after the latter's death that I began to ponder the cause of such hatred between members of the human race. I wondered what it was that made one people hate another people and what made me hate them.   My thoughts turned toward what I heard about Christianity changing hatred between human beings into real brotherly love and I was gripped with a strange longing to examine the Christian's Bible to see if I could find the secret.   I begged my captors to get a Bible for me. At last, in the month of May, 1944, a guard brought me the book, but told me I could have it only for three weeks.   I eagerly began to read its pages. Chapter after chapter gripped my heart. In due time I came to the books of the prophets and found that their every writing seemed focused on a divine Redeemer from sin, One who was to be sent from heaven to be born in the form of a human babe. Their writings so fascinated me that I read them again and again until I had earnestly studied them through six times. Then I went on into the New Testament and there read of the birth of Jesus Christ, the One who actually fulfilled the very prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Micah, and the other Old Testament writers.   My heart rejoiced as I found confirmed in Acts 10:43, "To Him give all the prophets witness, that through His Name, whosoever believeth on Him shall receive remission of sins." After I carefully read this book of the Acts, I continued on into the study of the epistle Paul wrote to the Christians at Rome.   On June 8, 1944 the words in Romans 10:9 stood out boldly before my eyes: "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."   That very moment, God gave me grace to confess my sins to Him and He forgave me all my sins and saved me for Jesus' sake. I later found that His Word again promises this so clearly in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."   How my heart rejoiced in my newness of spiritual life, even though my body was suffering so terribly from the physical beatings and lack of food! But suddenly I discovered that God had given me new spiritual eyes and that when I looked at the enemy officers and guards who had starved and beaten my companions and me so cruelly, I found my bitter hatred for them changed to loving pity.   I realized that these people did not know anything about my Savior and that if Christ is not in a heart, it is natural to be cruel. I read in my Bible that while those who crucified Jesus had beaten Him and spit upon Him before He was nailed to the cross, on the cross He tenderly prayed in His moment of excruciating suffering, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."   And now, from the depths of my heart, I too prayed for God to forgive my torturers, and I determined by the aid of Christ to do my best to acquaint these people with the message of salvation that they might become as other believing Christians.   With His love controlling my heart, the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians took on a living meaning: "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in truth; beareth all things, believeth all things. Love never faileth."   A year passed by and during that year the memories of the weeks I had been permitted to spend with my Bible grew sweeter and sweeter day by day. Then, one day as I was sitting in my solitary confinement cell I became very sick. My heart was paining me, even as my fellow prisoner had told me his was paining him just before he died of starvation.   I slid down onto my knees and began to pray. The guards rushed in and began to punish me, but I kept right on praying. Finally they let me alone. God, in that hour, revealed unto me how to endure suffering.   At last freedom came. On August 20, 1945 parachutists dropped onto the prison grounds and released us from our cells. We were flown back to our own country and placed in hospitals where we slowly regained our physical strength.   I have completed my training in a Christian college, God having clearly commanded me: "Go, teach those people who held you prisoner, the way of salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ," and am now back in that land as a missionary, with one single purpose--to make Christ known.   I am sending this testimony to people everywhere, with the earnest prayer that a great host of people may confess Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.   Alongside the unfortunate news for the Americans on May 14th a major tragedy occurred for the Australians. At 4:10am on the 14th, the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur was on a run from Sydney to Port Moresby when she was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The torpedo struck her portside oil fuel tank below the waterline, creating a 10 meter hole, igniting fuel and setting the ship ablaze. The ship was luckily not carrying patients, but held her normal crew staff, around 332 personnel on board. Many of those on board were killed instantly from the concussion blast, others from the blazing inferno. Centaur quickly took on water from her breach, rolled to port and sank bow-first, submerging within 3 minutes. Her rapid sinking prevented the deployment of lifeboats, though two would break off as she went down. According to Centaurs second officer Gordon Rippon, she was hit 44km northeast of Point Lookout. Of the 332 people onboard, only 64 would survive, most of the crew had been asleep when she was hit, giving barely a chance to react. It is estimated that 200 people may have been alive inside Centaur as she sank. Several who escaped the ship would die of shrapnel wounds or drown having found nothing to support them in the water. The survivors spent 36 hours in the water clinging to barrels, wreckage and two damaged lifeboats. The survivors drifted around 36 kms in the water going further north east. On the morning of May 15th, the destroyer USS Mugford departed Brisbane, escorted the New Zealand freighter Sussex when she saw some of the shipwrecked survivors. Sailors aboard the Mugford took up positions with rifles fending off sharks from the survivors. It took an hour and 20 minutes to rescue all 64 people. One of the survivors was sister Ellen Savage, the only surviving nurse from 12 aboard the Centaur. In 1944 Ellen Savage was presented the George Medal for providing medical care, boosting morale and displaying courage during the time they waited for rescue. The identity of the attacker was suspected to be a Japanese submarine. At the time of the attack three KD7 Kaidai class submarines were operating off Australians east coast; The I-177 commanded by Hajime Nakagawa, the I-178 commanded by Hidejiro Utsuki and the I-180 commanded by Toshio Kusaka. None of these submarines survived the Pacific War; the I-177 was sunk by the USS Samual S Miles on october 3rd of 1944; the I-178 was sunk by the USS Patterson on august 25th of 1943 and the i-180 was sunk by the USS Gilmore on april 26th of 1944. In December of 1943 following protests, the Japanese government issued an official statement denying any responsibility for the sinking of the Centaur. The sinking of a hospital ship was a war crime, and investigations were conducted between 1944-1948. The conclusion of the investigate suspected the I-177 of Nakagawa to be the most likely culprit, but there was not enough evidence, thus the case was closed on december 14th of 1948. Nakagawa survived the war and until his death in 1991 refused to speak about the suspected attack on the Centaur. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Australian and American forces in New Guinea were fighting tooth and nail towards their ultimate goal of Salamaua, trying to deceive the Japanese the whole while. Soon battles for Lae and Salamaua will be fought to rid New Guinea of the Japanese menace. 

We have merch available again! Thanks to Will for suggesting this week's topic, the burrunjor! Muttaburrasaurus had a big nose [picture by Matt Martyniuk (Dinoguy2) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3909643]: The "rock art" that Rex Gilroy "found": Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Recently, Will suggested we learn about an Australian cryptid called the burrunjor. As it happens, this is a short chapter in my book Beyond Bigfoot & Nessie: Lesser-Known Mystery Animals from Around the World, which is available to buy if you haven't already. I've updated it a little from the chapter, so even if you have the book I think you'll find this a fun episode. Dinosaurs once lived in what is now Australia, just as they lived throughout the rest of the world. Similar to the southwestern United States reports of little living dinosaurs that we talked about in episode 252, some people in northern Australia report seeing living dinosaurs running around on their hind legs—but these dinosaurs aren't so little. The burrunjor, as it's called, is often described as looking like a Tyrannosaurus rex. Mostly, though, people don't actually see it. Instead, they hear roaring or bellowing and later see the tracks of a large, three-toed animal that was walking on its hind legs. One Australian dinosaur that people mention when trying to solve the mystery of the burrunjor is Muttaburrasaurus. It was an ornithopod that grew up to 26 feet long, or 8 meters. It walked on its hind legs and had a big bump on the top of its muzzle that made its head shape unusual. No one's sure what the bump was for, but some scientists speculate it might have been a resonant chamber so the animal could produce loud calls to attract a mate. Other scientists think it might have just been for display. Or, of course, it might have been both—or something else entirely. None of the Australian dinosaur sightings mention a big bump on the dinosaur's nose. Muttaburrasaurus also had four toes on its hind feet, not three, and it disappeared from the fossil record about 103 million years ago. It also probably ate plants, not meat. Another suggestion is that the burrunjor is a megaraptorid that survived from the late Cretaceous. These dinosaurs looked like theropods but with longer, more robust arms. Most scientists these days group them with the theropods. Most of the known specimens are from what is now South America, but two species are known from Australia, Australovenator and Rapator. Australovenator is estimated as growing up to 20 feet long, or 6 meters, and probably stood about the same height as a tall human. It was a fast runner and relatively lightly built. It disappeared from the fossil record around 95 million years ago, not that we have very many bones in the first place. We only know Rapator from a single bone dated to 96 million years ago. It was probably related to Australovenator, although some paleontologists think Australovenator and Rapator are the same dinosaur. Either way, it's doubtful that any of these animals survived the extinction event that killed off all the other non-avian dinosaurs. “Burrunjor” is supposed to be a word used by ancient Aboriginal people to describe a monstrous lizard that eats kangaroos. But in actuality, Burrunjor is the name of a trickster demigod in the local Arnhem Aboriginal tradition and has nothing to do with reptiles or monsters. The Aboriginal rock art supposedly depicting a dinosaur-like creature doesn't resemble other rock art in the region and isn't recognized by researchers or Aboriginal people as being authentic. All accounts of the burrunjor trace back to a single source, an Australian paranormal writer named Rex Gilroy. Gilroy was the one who “discovered” the rock art of a supposed dinosaur and none of the sightings he reports appear in local newspapers.

One Australian state is banning mobile phones in high school classrooms. It'll take effect in New South Wales public schools from term four. Local Secondary Principals Council President Craig Peterson says they had preferred not to impose a blanket ban. "We're concerned that for a lot of our disadvantaged communities, the only technology that students and their families have access to is their mobile phone." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Jones is an Australian travel vlogger and content creator for the hit YouTube channel  @keisone . With over 47K subscribers, Adam's travel adventures have found their way to Thailand. Join us for another fun-filled journey with the Fruiting Body Podcast, Keis One takes us on a tour through his daily life and shares with us the behind-the-scenes hustle and bustle of being a travel vlogger. We discuss what made him decide to film his adventures, where his inspiration for his content comes from, and learn more about the process of monetizing your channel for maximum value. Don't miss out on this exciting episode as we discover how to turn your passion into profit. Adam chats to us about his time in Thailand, what he is working on at the moment, and insight to crazy YouTuber fans and the extent they will go to meet him.Adam was born in Australia, having been caught up in the corporate rat race, Adam decided he was fed up with his office job and wearing a suit and tie. Instead, he embarked on a life of travel and adventure. #keisone #fruitingbodypodcast #podcast 

Ryan catches up with Australian Survivor All Star Phoebe Timmins to chat about episode 1, 2 and 3 of Australian Survivor Heroes v Villains Host/Producer: Ryan Brink Guest: Phoebe TimminsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been two years since the Myanmar military launched a coup against the civilian government - an event that has cost thousands of people their lives.   Australian photojournalist Steve Tickner was just one of the journalists - local and foreign -  fleeing the military as hundreds were being detained and protesters were being tortured. Today, South-east Asia correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, Chris Barrett tells the story of Tickner's daring escape from military dictatorship, and the situation today.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Australian designer has adapted Korea's traditional clothing for local conditions and even includes Australian native flower motifs. Her designs are flying out the door for Lunar New Year.

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A candlelit vigil set to be held for Perth teenager Cassius Turvey today; Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates once again tomorrow - we have expert analysis; And the staggering amount Aussies are expected to spend on Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trucking industry is the lifeblood of many countries and with the world transitioning to electric vehicles, can the trucking industry adapt? One Australian company, Janus Electric is using breakthrough technology to retrofit trucks with easily removable and fast charging batteries, saving costs and providing a carbon-zero network of trucks.  Co-founder of Janus Electric Les Forsyth joins John to share how their technology works and how it can change the way we transport goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Absolutely THRILLED to announce new guest, Catherine Britt, to The Story!When you look at modern country music you can identify a diverse range of styles that have evolved from the traditional roots form. From pop country to bush ballads, acoustic folk-leaning songs to rousing country rock and the polymorphic blend of Americana. One Australian artist that can lay claim to all of these strains is Catherine Britt, a songwriter who has already packed a respected and highly acclaimed career into her first two decades as a recording artist.From Newcastle to Nashville, Catherine made the move to the home of country music at just 17 years old. It proved to be a brave decision that gave her immeasurable experience as a musician, insight into the machinations of the industry and a contract with the legendary RCA Records. Upon returning to Australia in 2009, Catherine set about recording her debut full length album Dusty Smiles and Heartbreak Cures, the first of five consecutive albums nominated for Album Of The Year at the CMAA (Country Music Awards of Australia). The accolades didn't stop there. Along the way she has received five Golden Guitar Awards, the CMA Global Artist Of The Year award in 2010 and six ARIA Award nominations for Best Country Album.The critical acclaim for her albums and reputation as a performer has seen Catherine tour and perform with some of the biggest names in music, including Sir Elton John, Don McLean, Kasey Chambers, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Chris Isaak and Keith Urban.Not content with just carving out an enviable career as a songwriter, performer and recording artist, Catherine has also been involved in the wider country music community as a radio broadcaster on ABC's Saturday Night Country show, TV host on CMC's Alt Country program and most recently as the editor and owner of Rhythms, Australia's premiere roots music magazine.Life has a way of throwing curveballs, both good and bad, and the few years have seen Catherine fight and win a battle with breast cancer, give birth to two boys, and leave her marriage.“Over the years being an artist has meant different things to me and I've had different goals. My goal from when I was a young girl was to make money from music which I've been able to do and I'm really proud of. At different points of my life I've felt the pull of wanting to be famous and chasing that dream, living in Nashville and then realising that that wasn't what I wanted to do. It's constantly changing but my ultimate goal has been fulfilled and I can never see myself not making music. It's what I've always done and it comes naturally to me and I feel like it's what I'm meant to do, that and being a mum.”You can find Catherine and her projects here:Website : http://www.catherinebritt.comFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/CatherineBrittFansYoutube :https://www.youtube.com/c/CatherineBrittMusicTwitter: @catherinebrittInsta : https://www.instagram.com/catherine_britt/Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/catherine-britt/31726801Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U7nIOFSqqsKaBdSIdL0iZ...Go see her at Tellus350 Aug 21st, 6pm! Buy Tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/.../catherine-britt-tickets...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

It's been a BIIIIIIG emotional week on The Kyle & Jackie O Show! One Australian icon dies, and another births their first child! Let's recap what happened in this jam-packed seven days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a BIIIIIIG emotional week on The Kyle & Jackie O Show! One Australian icon dies, and another births their first child! Let's recap what happened in this jam-packed seven days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Australian model had no idea what was in store for her when she recently exited off a plane....And was stopped by airline officials for the most unexpected reason...Now her story has gone viral, and we're going to tell you all about it!

When you want to achieve something, you have to believe in yourself despite all odds. One Australian girl is a living example of that valuable motto because she's proven to the world that she can break down any barrier in her way to make her dreams come true. Madeline Stuart is the first professional model with Down syndrome. On the day she was born, the doctor warned her mother Rosanne that her child wouldn't accomplish much in life because of the disability. If only that doctor had known how wrong he was! Rosanne understood all the challenges that were waiting for her daughter but was keen on giving her every opportunity to grow as an individual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The statistics are alarming. One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes. Heart Week, from May 2nd to 8th, is a timely reminder to raise awareness about the importance of heart health and Heart Health Checks for more at-risk Australians. If the heart attack isn't to be prevented, then ensuring access to a defibrillator within 180 seconds is vital in saving a life. With over 5,900 community pharmacies across Australia, it is our goal to ensure pharmacy's across the nation help play a vital role in supporting the health of all Australians. This includes being a defibrillator access point should a member of the public nearby need it. Joining us in this episode is Scott Carpenter, Business Manager for Heart 180, and Nick Salkeld from Community Care Chemist to share his experience. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Australian recruitment agency has found that 1 in 5 job applications are submitted by dole bludgers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. One Australian dies every 12 minutes from cardiovascular disease. - Penyakit jantung adalah penyebab utama kematian di Australia.  Satu orang Australia meninggal setiap 12 menit akibat penyakit kardiovaskular.

Ryan chats with Australian Survivor All Star Daisy Richardson about the latest week of Australian Survivor Blood v Water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode discusses sexual abuse, dv, gang rape, and numerous rapes by a coworker

One Australian news outlet seized on a Kiwi commentator's claim this week that our media is 'fully controlled' by the PM - while a big name broadcaster here seized on fake news from another Aussie outlet to hint at the same thing.

One Australian news outlet seized on a Kiwi commentator's claim this week that our media is 'fully controlled' by the PM - while a big name broadcaster here seized on fake news from another Aussie outlet to hint at the same thing.

Chloe Szep has officially been cancelled…The twenty-two-year-old wellness warrior has lost 22k followers this month after sharing alarming anti-vax views across her social media platforms. Just this week her partner Mitchell Orval likened hotel quarantine to prison and Chloe said her critics have an illness worse than any virus. A new trend is quickly growing momentum on Tik Tok – showing GenZers unfollowing Chloe and also throwing out their Szep activewear.Past Episodes on Chloe Szep and Mitchell Orval:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/outspoken-the-podcast/id1473369253?i=1000531091143https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/outspoken-the-podcast/id1473369253?i=1000529956122https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/outspoken-the-podcast/id1473369253?i=1000529233155Follow us on Instagram at @outspoken_the_podcast. If you want to join in on the conversation, join us in our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/546449075892582Today is Daffodil Day! During the month of August the Cancer Council raises vital funds to power life saving cancer research. One Australian is diagnosed with cancer approximately every five minutes. While an estimated 1.1 million Australians are currently living with cancer. If you can, please donate to the Daffodil Appeal. All donations and funds raised through the sale of daffodils and merchandise will directly fund cancer research projects across Australia. Be the power behind the flower this Daffodil Day.Follow the link to donate: http://www.daffodilday.com.au/

Since the September 11 attacks, Australia has enacted a staggering number of laws to counter the threat of terrorism. Over one hundred people have been charged with terror-related offences here, but very few have spoken to the media. One Australian man who was charged with offences that can carry up to 25 years in jail, shares his story with Mahmood Fazal for the first time.

Since the September 11 attacks, Australia has enacted a staggering number of laws to counter the threat of terrorism. Over one hundred people have been charged with terror-related offences here, but very few have spoken to the media. One Australian man who was charged with offences that can carry up to 25 years in jail, shares his story with Mahmood Fazal for the first time.

This weeks guest is Maria Alexiadis, an Australian Karate competitor who competes on the international stage. I had a chat with Maria whilst she was in hotel quarantine after returning from the Olympic qualifiers in Paris. Maria not only competes, but also coaches and is on the Board of Karate Victoria, hoping to make a positive impact on her sport. In this episode you'll hear Maria's journey and the passion and love that she has for her sport.   Carol Cooke's book mentioned at the start of this episode can be found here; https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-force-within-carol-cooke-am/book/9781920785031.html  

Emma Sheppard Simms tells us how she struggled with closing borders and mandatory quarantine to spend time with her dying father at the height of the coronavirus outbreak in north-west Tasmania

You have probably seen the extraordinary vision out of Beirut this morning. One Australian is among seventy-eight people killed by two huge explosions at a facility that was storing ammonium nitrate. We, of course, have ammonium nitrate here in Queensland, so how is it stored and should we be concerned? Director of Major Hazard Facilities with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Shoena Messner is here to tell us more.

Thiik Mayardit who is the immediate nephew of President Salva Kiir and the Deputy Mayor of Juba have condemned the actions of Lual-Marin Akok Wol. Lual is accused of leading the soldiers who killed civilians at the Shirkat, Juba today. One Australian is reported to be among the injured people.

When you look at modern country music you can identify a diverse range of styles that have evolved from the traditional roots form. From pop country to bush ballads, acoustic folk-leaning songs to rousing country rock and the polymorphic blend of Americana. One Australian artist that can lay claim to all of these strains is Catherine Britt, a songwriter who has already packed a respected and highly acclaimed career into her first two decades as a recording artist. Now, in 2018, a new chapter begins with the release of her seventh studio album, Catherine Britt & The Cold Cold Hearts. Recorded March 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local comedian Yianni Agisilaou had a problem. He'd barely started performing his new show Australia Says Welcome (Conditions Apply) when COVID-19 took the rug out from under his feet.

I speak with 19 year old Australian hard enduro rider Ryley Jenkins after his round one silver class win at the "AHEC" Australia Hard Enduro Championship March 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/australian-hard-enduro/message

Australia's bushfires created massive impacts on communities, including those where lives and property were lost. Administrators at Buxton Public School are working to support elementary students as long-term recovery continues.

In Australia, New South Wales, firefighters have contained or extinguished all fires in the state. The milestone comes months after the bushfires erupted in September and swept across the country, claiming more than 30 lives and devouring over 3000 homes. In Buxton, New South Wales — a town of just 2,000 people — residents have started to rebuild after the fires raced through their town in December. Flames scorched homes and razed properties, forcing widespread evacuations. While local families have returned, they face a long recovery ahead. To help support their children, one school is revamping their curriculum. On this episode of the podcast, we take look at how The Buxton Public School is using mental health initiatives to support their students after an unprecedented bushfire season.

This week let's learn about some lesser-known Australian animals. A heat wave and dry conditions have led to many terrible bush fires in Australia, with many animals and people left hurt, killed, and homeless. Fortunately, there are ways you can help! Check out the Animal Rescue Craft Guild for patterns and other information about crafting pouches, beds, and other items needed for injured and orphaned animals, and where to send the items you make. Animals to the Max has a great episode about the fires and a long list of places where you can donate money where it's needed most. Some rescued joeys chilling in their donated pouches: An Eastern banded bandicoot: A bilby: A long-nosed potoroo: The woylie, or brush-tailed bettong: The numbat: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. As you’ve probably heard, there are terrible fires sweeping through many parts of Australia right now amid a record-breaking heat wave. Both the fires and the heat have killed an estimated half a billion animals in the last few months. This week we’re going to learn about some lesser-known Australian animals and also talk about ways you can help the people in Australia who are helping animals, even if you don’t have any money to spare. A Facebook group called the Animal Rescue Craft Guild is the resource for anyone who wants to make needed items for injured or orphaned animals. I’ll put a link in the show notes. The group shares what items are needed, patterns to make them, information about what fabrics and what fibers are appropriate for which items, and where to send them. In the last week I’ve been knitting and crocheting nests for small animals, and this weekend my aunt Janice and I will be sewing pouches for larger animals. Well, Janice will be doing the sewing, I’ll cut out the cloth pieces for her to use. Many of the animals rescued from the fires are young marsupials, called joeys, whose mothers died, so the pouches are for joeys to live in until they’re old enough to be on their own. Being in a pouch makes the joey feel safe because it feels like being in its mother’s pouch. Rescue groups in Australia need all sizes and kinds of pouches, because there are so many different species of marsupial animals in Australia. So let’s learn about a few you may not have heard of. One Australian marsupial that a lot of people don’t know much about is the bandicoot. There are a number of different species that live in parts of Australia and New Guinea. Some are exclusively herbivorous while some are omnivores. For instance, the Eastern barred bandicoot lives on the island of Tasmania and has recently been reintroduced into its historic range in Victoria in southeastern Australia. It’s still quite rare and threatened by introduced predators like foxes and by diseases. It’s an active animal and a fast runner, and makes a happy grunting noise when it finds food. The Eastern barred bandicoot is about the size and shape of a rabbit but with shorter ears and a long nose that it uses to probe into the soil to find worms and other small animals that it then digs up. You can tell where one has been because it leaves a series of little holes in the ground called snout pokes. It’s light brown with darker and lighter stripes on its rounded rump, and has a short mouse-like tail. The Western barred bandicoot is a little smaller than the eastern but looks and acts very similar. Both are nocturnal and solitary, and spend the day sleeping in a nest lined with grass and leaves. When it rains, the bandicoot pushes dirt over its nest to help keep it dry. It eats plant material like seeds and roots as well as small animals like insects, worms, and snails. If something startles it, it will give a big jump, and as soon as it comes down it digs a burrow to hide in. Its pouch faces backwards so dirt won’t get into it when it digs.

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One Australian state is considering banning students from using smartphones. Meanwhile, back in China, we're staring into the bezelless abyss and wondering what it is because the leaked picture sure doesn't tell its own story. Also, is Apple capable of releasing anything that's not an iPhone, iPad or MacBook on-time? Do cameras really have to be over-engineered to avoid punching a notch into our faces? And what the heck is IGTV and why is Pocketnow involved in that? We'll have some answers for you as well as a lot of conversation this week on the Pocketnow Weekly! Watch the YouTube live broadcast from 5:00pm Eastern on June 22nd or check out the high-quality audio version right here. Talk back live while you’re watching the show on Twitter with #PNWeekly! You can shoot your listener emails to podcast@pocketnow.com for a shot at getting your question read aloud on the air at the end of the month! Recording Date June 22, 2018 Host Jules Wang Guests Jaime Rivera Ryne Hager (Android Police) News Instagram: Why does IGTV now exist? OPPO Find X: Did the cameras need to be on rolly-wheels? Bezel Zero: What is this and why is it important? Apple AirPower: Can anything decent arrive on-time these days? Surprise!: BlackBerry KEY2 Hands-onSmartphones in School? The New South Wales government is looking into whether it should limit or ban students from using smartphones and is commissioning a study to see how they're currently being used in class, between blocks and during lunch. How have you used your phone at school? How do you think smartphone use students in general are perceived to use their phones? Perhaps there's a better way to foster better behavior to prevent bullying or distraction? Tweet us with #PNWeekly and we'll talk about it later on this show. • See you soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Australian rugby star's comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how much of it got to the heart of the matter?

One Australian rugby star's comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how much of it got to the heart of the matter?

Andrew and Mike get a song in their hearts while talking about "The Greatest Showman," the story of PT Barnum, the man who invented tents. One Australian accent is attempted and abandoned. Edited by: Mike Sholars Recorded at the Daily Hive Vancouver studios.

China's ban on foreign waste leads to a renewed focus on reducing plastic, to cut down on the need for recycling. One Australian coastal community is on a mission to become the country's first plastic-free city. - เมื่อจีนห้ามการนำขยะจากต่างประเทศไปรีไซเคิลที่นั่น ออสเตรเลียจึงเริ่มหันมาลดการผลิตขยะอย่างพลาสติกแบบใช้ครั้งเดียวทิ้ง เมืองวูลลองกองบนชายฝั่งของนิวเซาท์เวลส์ได้ริเริ่มโครงการจัดการขยะ โดยเฉพาะการงดใช้พลาสติกในธุรกิจและกิจกรรมต่างๆ ในชุมชน

One Australian dies every 12 minutes of a heart attack or some cardiovascular disorder. In the war on heart disease orthodox cardiologists often still view LDL and cholesterol as the crucial enemy and the end result is often a polypharmacy prescription to bring them to heel. This is where Dr Ross Walker differs from his more conventional cardiology colleagues. He takes a more wholistic view and treats based on the best available evidence for cardiovascular disease. In today's podcast, Dr Ross Walker reveals how to decisively treat heart disease using diet and lifestyle measures, with judicious use of nutraceuticals and warranted medications for demonstrated disease progression. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/cholesterol-conundrum-dr-ross-walker *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

The concern over repetitive brain injuries in sports began in the 1920s, but it is only in the last few years that they have started to be taken seriously. The National Football League now has protocols requiring players to be taken out of the game under certain circumstances. One Australian expert says even though the current research is centered on sports, the highest number of brain injuries takes place in the general population from such things as falls. Guest: Dr. Peter Stanwell, an Australian medical imaging research scientist and Fulbright scholar researching the biochemical and biophysical changes that occur following a brain injury. Perspective is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Richard Baker, communications professor at Kansas State University. Perspective has been continuously produced for radio stations across the nation by K-State for well over six decades. The program has included interviews with dignitaries, authors and thought leaders from around the world. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

There are many criteria you can place on success in the music business: taking your band to number 1 on the American Billboard Chart, selling nearly 50 million albums, selling-out Wembley Stadium and playing to 78,000 fans are amongst them. One Australian band has achieved all of these milestones - and they have done it with the guiding hand of one long-time manager. Chris Murphy has been the legendary long-time manager of INXS. But for Chris, achieving global success did not happen overnight. It started by leaving high school to work for his family's agency, learning the ropes and working hard while his friends were off surfing. In Part 1 of their conversation, Peter Rix and Chris Murphy talk about those early years and how it built up to a very unexpected moment and an even more unexpected offer to become the agent, and later manager of a young INXS. Find PodcastOne Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastoneau/ Follow PodcastOne Australia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastoneau/ Follow PodcastOne Australia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastoneau Download the PodcastOne app from the Apple and Google Play app stores

We all get those life-is-short whispers over the course of our lives. One Australian man has collected some powerful "whispers" and is sharing them with the world. He has gathered nuggets of perspective and inspiration from cancer patients, and he's turning those "whispers" into a new e-book.

Ever wish you could take a break from your kids? One Australian mother does it EVERY WEEKEND! Do you have an issue with the way model Rachael Finch parents? John Oakley believes this is yet another example of the entitlement of the Millennial Generation.

It was staggering how many people raised their hands at The Wellness Summit when asked if they had a digestive complaint of some type. One Australian who has had more than her fair share of digestive complaints is Talisha Kendall, the first Australian to undergo a fecal transplant in this country due to her battle Listen In The post 100NO 75: Talisha Kendell: Crohns, Poo & Success! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.