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[Swprograms] RA Previews #826; 16-18 Jul '05
- Subject: [Swprograms] RA Previews #826; 16-18 Jul '05
- From: John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:41:22 -0400
RADIO AUSTRALIA PREVIEWS
Edition 824
July 9-11, 2005
Days and times are in UTC. An * indicates that a program is produced by
Radio Australia. All others are produced by Radio National or by other
ABC Radio networks as indicated. Further information about these
programs, as well as transcripts and on-demand audio files of
particular programs, and a wealth of supporting information can be
obtained from<http://www.abc.net.au>. Additional information and a key
to abbreviations and symbols used appear at the bottom of the page.
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(RA or ABC News every hour on the hour.)
Saturday
0005 -
ASIA PACIFIC REVIEW* - interviews and reports from the region. [T;%]
0030 -
AUSTRALIAN EXPRESS* - stories from and about Australia with Roger
Broadbent. This week the Australian Express is out and about. We hop
on-board the good ship Orion to sample five-star life as she cruises
the waters off Australia’s north-western coast. And if you haven’t
quite sorted out those sea legs yet have no fear we’ll also be taking
you aloft with ‘Angel Flight’, a charity based organisation with 1200
pilots standing by to offer assistance to needy people in rural and
regional Australia. But you may prefer to keep your feet planted firmly
on the ground. Then have no fear because there’s a ground level report
that reveals a buskers life is not always an easy one. An appreciative
audience of music lovers with time on their hands and money in their
pockets is becoming harder and harder to find.
0105 -
PACIFIC REVIEW* - the week that was in the Pacific. [T;%]
0130-
ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS* - a weekly wrap-up of finance and
corporate news from the region.
0210 -
GRANDSTAND - Live sports from around Australia with an emphasis on
matches in the Australian (Rules) Football League. This week: Richmond
v St. Kilda from the MCG. (from ABC Local Radio.)
<abc.net.au/grandstand/> is the program's website.
0805 -
ASIA PACIFIC REVIEW* (refer to Fri. 2305)
0830 -
HIT MIX* - the Australian music scene with Brandon Telfer.
0910 -
GRANDSTAND WRAP - Summarizing the day's sporting activities in
Australia and around the world. (from ABC Local Radio)
0930 -
JAZZ NOTES* - Australian jazz with Ian Lloyd.
1005 -
ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS* (refer to 0130)
1020 -
TALKING POINT* - interviews.
1035 -
VERBATIM - the story of the 20th century through the voices of
ordinary Australians. This week: "Premiers Past, Series 2. Program 3 of
4: Marshall Perron". Former Chief Minister Marshall Perron recalls his
years at the helm of the
Northern Territory. Regarded as a maverick, Perron is best remembered
for his controversial support for euthanasia, and for his period as
Attorney General during which he released Lindy Chamberlain from
prison. He now reveals that
he is unsure of her innocence.[T;%]
1105 -
ASIA PACIFIC REVIEW* (refer to Fri. 2305)
1130 -
ALL IN THE MIND - the mind, brain and behaviour with Natasha Mitchell.
This week: "The Getting of Wisdom".
Eminent neurologist and author Elkhonon Goldberg advises that we should
exercise our brains to enjoy mental life to its fullest as we get
older. He also suggests that the two hemispheres of our brains age
differently as we wise up. [T;%]
1205 -
CORRESPONDENT'S NOTEBOOK* - An ABC overseas reporter provides a more
personal view of one of the week's major events.
<abc.net.au/ra/notebook/> for details. [T;%]
1210 -
SATURDAY NIGHT COUNTRY - with John Nutting. This week: Star maker
winner Samantha McClymont gives us an update on her year so far as she
follows in the foot steps of previous winners, Keith Urban, Lee
Kernaghan, and Beccy Cole to remind us of a few names. Karl Broadie is
a Sydney based singer from Scotland, we showcase his new album, Black
Crow Callin' and Wylie of Wylie and the Wild West Show chats about
yodelling, and his memories of tours to Australia. [T;%] (from ABC
Local Radio)
1605 -
MARGARET THROSBY INTERVIEW - in conversation with a special guest,
playing their favourite music and telling their own stories.
<abc.net.au/classic/throsby> for details. [%]
1705 -
THE BEST OF LATE NIGHT LIVE - - a repeat broadcast of one of the
programs from the past week. <abc.net.au/rn/talks/lnl/> for details.
[T;%]
1805 -
THE EUROPEANS - broader historical and cultural perspectives on
European societies with Keri Phillips. This week: "EU Drifting".
Although Luxembourg and Malta recently endorsed Europe's constitutional
treaty, the crisis over the constitution has left the EU drifting. Sir
Stephen Wall, Blair's former Europe advisor, sets out the challenges
ahead. [T;%]
1830 -
HIT MIX* (refer to 0830)
1905 -
CORRESPONDENTS' REPORT - The ABC's overseas reporters analyze and
interpret the week's major events. <abc.net.au/correspondents/> for
details. [T;%]
1930 -
AUSTRALIA ALL OVER - Ian "Macca" MacNamara speaks with Australians
from all walks of life and relishes the chance to travel the country.
Every Sunday morning, some 2 million listeners from every corner of
Australia tune in for their weekly dose of Macca's Australia. Wherever
you are, whatever the time, why not join them on-line or on-air. [%]
(from ABC Local Radio)
2030 -
ABC LOCAL RADIO NEWS
2041 -
AUSTRALIA ALL OVER (continues)
2105 -
PERSPECTIVE - informed commentary.
2110 -
AUSTRALIA ALL OVER (continues)
2145 -
RA NEWS*
2150 -
CORRESPONDENT'S NOTEBOOK* (refer to 1205)
2200 -
AUSTRALIA ALL OVER (continues)
2305 -
CORRESPONDENTS' REPORT (refer to 1905)
2330 -
INNOVATIONS* - A showcase of Australian design, discoveries,
invention, engineering and research skills with Desley Blanch.
<abc.net.au/ra/innovations/> for details. This week: A storage for
liquids that gives longer life after opening; a solution to a
devastating durian disease and looking for a turnaround in wool's
fortunes on the global market. [T;%]
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Sunday
0005 -
BACKGROUND BRIEFING - Radio National's agenda setting, current affairs
radio documentary. This week: "The Debt Mask". Personal and household
debt has never been higher and there is an industry based on lending us
more money. This is fine during good times, but there is anxiety about
the next part of the cycle. Stan Correy reports. [T;%]
0055 -
PERSPECTIVE* - expert commentary
0105 -
THE SPIRIT OF THINGS - an exploration of contemporary values and
beliefs as expressed through ritual, art, music, and sacred texts with
Rachael Kohn. This week: "Philosophy, Science and Theology Come to
Town". The picturesque cathedral town of Grafton in northern NSW has
found a new local attraction: a lively festival of talks and debates on
philosophy, science and theology. Anglican Dean of Christ Church
Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Catt, Orkney Science Festival
founder, Howie Firth, and others talk about why science and religion
need each other. [T;%]
0210 -
GRANDSTAND - Live sports from around Australia with an emphasis on
today's National Rugby League (NRL) matches including live coverage of
Manly Sea Eagles v St.George Illawarra Dragons, reports from Brisbane
Broncos v Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. (from
ABC Local Radio.) <abc.net.au/grandstand/> is
the program's website.
0805 -
CORRESPONDENTS' REPORT (refer to Sat. 1905)
0830 -
INNOVATIONS* (refer to Sat. 2330)
0910 -
GRANDSTAND WRAP - Summarizing the day's sporting activities in
Australia and around the world. (from ABC Local Radio)
0930 -
THE USP/PARKINSON MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES - held at the University of
the South Pacific in Fiji earlier this year. Launched in 1970 and in
memory of the late Mr. Ray Parkinson, the lectures provide a forum for
raising public awareness and debate on important development issues.
The theme for this year's series is "Breaking the Poverty Cycle" and on
Radio Australia in coming weeks we hear edited speeches from a number
of contributors.
Program # 1 provides both a global and a Pacific perspective on poverty.
1005 -
THE MUSIC SHOW - - a mix of music, interviews and information about
the latest developments in music, hosted by composer Andrew Ford.
<abc.net.au/rn/music/mshow/> for details. This week: Baroque opera and
the blues. Andrew Ford talks to Trevor Pinnock, one of the pioneers of
authentic Baroque performance practice, who is currently in Australia
to conduct Opera Australia's production of Handel's 'Rinaldo'; and our
contribution to the current ABC Blues Festival: the legendary guitarist
Buddy Guy; and the ever-inventive slide guitarist Ellen McIlwaine.
[T;%]
1205 -
SUNDAY PROFILE - Monica Attard talks to the people in the news about
the news. <abc.net.au/sundayprofile/> for details. [T;%]
1230 -
SPEAKING OUT - radio about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people. This week Karen Dorante talks to Mornington Island artists
Melville Escott and the granddaughter of Dick Roughshey, Emily Evans.
Jidmaa Thuwathu means Rainbow Serpent Rising and its the name given to
an art exhibition at the Wooloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane. It is the
first Mornington Island fine art exhibition in 15 years and features
artworks of 16 established and emerging artists from the Mornington
Island Arts Centre. Rainbow Serpent Rising is inspired by Mornington
Island's most famous resident, Dick Roughsey who was Australia's first
Indigenous author and acclaimed painter. Roughsey is a name synonymous
to many Australians who were schooled to read his Rainbow Serpent,
Giant Devil Dingo and The Quinkins. Dorante also talks to Dick
Roughsey's granddaughter, Emily Evans and Melville Escott and gallery
curator Simon Turner. [%]
1305 -
ENCOUNTER - exploring the connections between religion and life. This
week: "Is Small Really Lost?" The return of a popular program about a
small bear and a large educational experience. Philosophical inquiry in
schools is a developing experience around the world and Buranda State
School in Brisbane is a well-respected example. Encounter goes into a
class room in inner-city Buranda to hear how philosophical inquiry
works and what occurs when 26 children aged 8 to 10 years reason and
think together about the big questions of life. Philosophical inquiry
is its own process. It is not values education nor religious
instruction. [%]
1355 -
CORRESPONDENT'S NOTEBOOK (refer to Sat. 1205)
1405 -
THE SCIENCE SHOW - with Robyn Williams. This week: "Reading
Difficulties - Don't Penalise Schools." Poor reading results are not
necessarily a school's fault, asserts Professor Brian Byrne of the
University of New England. He says that schools with children who
struggle to read should be given increased resources, not penalised.
[T;%]
1505 -
THE NATIONAL INTEREST - Terry Lane looks at the major issues of the
week. This week: "Asylum Seekers Who Return Home". A look at what
happens to 'failed' asylum seekers who are returned from Australia to
countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. [T;%]
1605 -
MARGARET THROSBY INTERVIEW - in conversation with a special guest,
playing their favourite music and telling their own stories.
<abc.net.au/classic/throsby> for details. [%]
1705 -
IN THE LOOP* - highlights from last Thursday's 2330 broadcast.
1730 -
THE SPORTS FACTOR - debating and celebrating the cultural significance
of sport with Mick O'Regan. This week: "Murderball". Disabled sport is
rarely considered to be hard and unrelenting but 'Murderball', a hybrid
form of wheel chair rugby and basketball, could change the image of
"sporting wheelies" forever. [T;%]
1810 -
PACIFIC BEAT* - focusing on the island nations which depend on the
Pacific Ocean for their existence, drawing on Australian based
reporters and correspondents throughout the region. With SPORT at :29.
[T;%]
2110 -
AM - ABC Radio's morning news magazine. [T;%]
2131 -
DATELINE PACIFIC - a round-up of the very latest news from the Pacific
with interviews and features with all the region's news makers, drawing
on the work of RNZI staff and 20 Pacific journalists from around the
region. <rnzi.com> for details. <from RNZI>
2210 -
AM (refer to 2110)
2240 -
TALKING POINT - interviews covering a diverse range of subjects.
2255 -
PERSPECTIVE* (refer to Sat. 1655)
2305 -
ASIA PACIFIC* - interviews and reports from the region. (T;%>
2330 -
IN THE LOOP* - Radio Australia's new two hour morning show celebrates
the cultures and peoples of the Pacific. Each day the programme
highlights the trends, opportunities and challenges the 21st century
brings for the region.
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Monday
0130 -
ASIA PACIFIC* (refer to Sun. 2305)
0210 -
THE WORLD TODAY - a comprehensive current affairs program which
backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and
issues of interest and importance to all Australians. (includes a
FINANCIAL REPORT) [T;%]
0305 -
SPORT
0315 -
IN CONVERSATION - about scientific matters. This week: "50 Facts to
Change the World". Cars kill two people every minute. More than 150
countries use torture. There are 27 million slaves in the world today.
Tiger Woods earns $78 million a year $148 every second. New Zealander
Jessica Williams has gathered these arresting statistics to make a
point. If we know the facts we can do more to make the world a better
place. Is she right? [%]
0331 -
HEALTH REPORT - with Dr. Norman Swan. This week: "Medical Serial
Killers and the Peripatetic Dr Patel".
According to Wollongong Psychiatrist Dr Robert Kaplan the definition of
a medical serial killer is the death of multiple patients in the course
of treatment by a doctor. He looks at a number of past medical serial
killers and talks about the events in Queensland where former
Bundaberg-based surgeon Dr Jayant Patel is under investigation for the
deaths of numerous patients under his care. [T;%]
0405 -
BIG IDEAS - lectures, conversations, features and special series from
Australia and around the world. This week: "Music and Fashion". In a
new series, Andrew Ford looks back over eleven centuries to ask why
certain types of music have been fashionable at particular moments in
history. He identifies what shapes these fashions and the implications
for how we appreciate music. In part one, Ford looks at dance crazes
and asks: are the
biggest fashions in dance always the 'dirtiest'? [T;%]
0510 -
PACIFIC BEAT* - focuses in on the island nations which depend on the
Pacific Ocean for their existence drawing on Australian reporters and
correspondents based throughout the region. [T;%]
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How to Listen to Radio Australia----
Via shortwave:
Best as noted in eastern North America -
2100 - 2300 UTC: 15515
2200 - 0000 UTC: 21740
0000 - 0200 UTC: 17715 (17795 also noted)
0200 - 0900 UTC: 15515 (15160 also noted at times)
0700 - 1400 UTC: 9580 (9590 also noted at times)
1400 - 1600 UTC: 9590 (until fade out)
(Listeners are invited to report reception experience to this editor.)
(Complete worldwide schedule from
<http://www.abc.net.au/ra/schedule/default.htm>.)
Via Internet audio streaming:
from http://www.abc.net.au/ra/tuning/web.htm
Via World Radio Network:
<http://www.wrn.org/listeners/stations/station.php?StationID=50>
Via CBC Overnight:
<http://cbc.ca/overnight/>
Via satellite:
consult <http://www.abc.net.au/ra/hear/america.htm>
Via the Mobile Broadcast Network, which offers WRN
<http://www.myMBN.com>
Symbols Used:
Within brackets by each program listing, % denotes that the listed
program is available as an on-demand audio file via the Internet. T
indicates that a printed transcript of the program is available via the
RA or via an ABC domestic network Internet site. Consult
<http://www.abc.net.au/streaming/audiovideo.htm> or the particular
program's web page.
To be updated by 0500 UT Mon.
Good Listening!
John Figliozzi
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