Author Archives: Beth Spencer

Is this the end of the road for arts, writing, features and music on our ABC Radio National?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Beth Spencer

This past few weeks has seen more destruction at ABC-Radio National with the axing — or ‘decommissioning’ in spin terms — of many beloved programs, almost all music and features, and all avenues to hear original creative works by Australian … Continue reading →

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Books on the Rail – journeys with words

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Beth Spencer

Two of my books have recently been released into the wild on Melbourne trams and trains by a project called Books on the Rail.   Thank you Ali and Mitch, and thanks also to UWAPublishing for supplying copies of Vagabondage. … Continue reading →

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Copyright, Parallel Import Restrictions and the sustainability and quality of a local book culture

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Beth Spencer

Very last minute submission to the Productivity Commission draft report (closes at 11.59 tonight, so I made it with almost an hour to spare!)… Thought I’d share it here – a bit rough and ready, but for those of us … Continue reading →

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