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

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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Slash and burn time for arts, writing and drama at ABC-Radio National: why audio arts are too valuable to lose

[This piece was published in The Canberra Times, Monday 21st October 2012] Imagine a country in which, no matter where you lived, there was a public space just down the road, easily accessible, well-lit and safe, food available, your favourite … Continue reading

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