We all know stories which have passed down through the generations. But how far back do they go? Research out of Australia shows traditional stories from Tasmania have been passed down for more than 12,000 years. Associate Professor Duane Hamacher from the University of Melbourne joins Nights.
Apr 2025
The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen
"Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who studies social psychology, explains how "Bluey" keeps viewers of all ages hooked with a unique blend of humor, authenticity an ... Show More
15m 45s
Jul 2024
Nightlife Food - The Fishmongers Son
The fish-selling tradition was passed down to Anthony, who, together with his wife Laura, runs a very popular fish shop, The Fishmongers Son, in Melbourne's Carlton North.
15m 10s
Nov 2020
The 3,000 km bicycle ride that made this French-Algerian an Australian forever - "C'est en Australie que je me suis senti Français pour la première fois"
Writer and director Nadir Dendoune, who grew up in a poor suburb of Paris, is the first French-Algerian to climb the Everest, and remarkably, without any experience in mountain-climbing. His trip to Australia in 1993 for Cairns to Sydney cycling raid was the turning point in his ... Show More
13m 8s
Aug 13
A multigenerational musical journey | Yijia Tu
In an enchanting talk and performance, singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Yijia Tu traces a path from the world’s biggest stages to a family lullaby passed down through the generations, showing how music carries memory across centuries and cultures. Blending East Asian ... Show More
11m 6s
Dec 2024
Best of 2024 — Anita Heiss
Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.Anita Heiss is a Wiradjuri woman and a prolific author. Her latest novel, Dirrayawadha, brings together Indigenous and colonial history, as well as Wiradjuri language, int ... Show More
48m 6s
Nov 2024
Why Andrew sets the table under the stars in the Australian Outback
As Andrew Dwyer ventured further into the desert, he fell in love with the people and the landscape. He battled sandstorms, floods and isolation to serve fine foods under the stars.When Andrew Dwyer was growing up in 1960s Melbourne, the city wasn't the foodie destination it is n ... Show More
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