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Happy Chinese New Year – and a poetry giveaway!

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Beth Spencer

Kung hey fa choi ! May the year of the fire Rooster be expansive and fun for you, may we find ways to connect and support each other as we meet the challenge of the wave of right-wing governments + corporate … Continue reading →

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Survival Day, Australia, January 26th

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Beth Spencer

Just a couple of things I want to [re]share today on 26th January: 229 years since Captain Cook raised the British flag on Cadigal land and claimed possession of the whole of the east coast for England… My favourite Invasion … Continue reading →

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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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