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Russian food in the Arctic circle, privacy in a pandemic, Japanese curry, Viennese social housing and the Great Barrier Reef




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Lockdown garden and a mind journey to Tokyo




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Talkback: Parents, children and remote learning during coronavirus

While some parents are sharing picture-perfect posts about their home-schooling skills, others are pulling their hair out as they try to work and get their kids through this sudden introduction to remote learning. What lessons can we take from this crazy situation?




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Jane Austen-esq dating or more of the same? Online dating, pandemic-style

Claims abound about how COVID-19 is affecting online dating. Some say that because the prospect of physical sex is off the table, people are spending more time getting to know each other. Think less ghosting, more talking. But researchers warn it’s too soon to make any major declarations about the changing nature of online trysts.




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Are kids and young people affected more badly than we thought?

On today's show: * What is happening with children in the UK? * What about younger adults suffering from stroke in America? * Is loss of sense of taste and smell a good enough symptom to get tested? * How does COVID-19 possibly change the way we think?




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Walking Together: David Wardong Collard and John Holley

David Wardong Collard and John Holley share the story of their working relationship and friendship.




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Alone, Together: Neil Diamond and a yabby

It's Mary's song today for our Alone Together series. She writes: "My son was helping me in the garden and announced 'There's a lobster in the grate!' A yabby had been washed out of one Adelaide's many creeks and had managed to climb up our drain and through narrow bars where it cowered under a leaf..."




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What is remdesivir and what's all the fuss about?

On today's show: * What's remdesivir? * Where does it come from? * What do we know about side effects? * What about that study from China that found it provided no benefit? * Is lifting restrictions now too risky? * What does all the research into SARS-CoV-2 mean for the common cold?




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What will our cities and urban spaces look like after COVID-19?

What can we learn from living through lockdown to make our cities and urban areas better places to live into the future?




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Passing on the family legacies of medicine, public health work and reggae music

Do you have a vocation that's been passed through your family for generations? For Dr Mark Wenitong — the legacy of health work has been passed from his mother, through him and onto his son. And that's not the only family tradition being continued... Reggae music has also been a big part of his family's livelihood.




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Coronavirus closed down gyms and group exercise classes — so how will they restart?

Gymnasiums, swimming pools, pilates, yoga and dance studios were forced to close during the COVID-19 outbreak. We all had to adapt, with many people choosing other forms of exercise and a huge surge in the number of us doing classes online.



  • Health
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Epidemics and Pandemics

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Has coronavirus really split into two strains – and does it matter?

On today's show: * I heard there are two strains. What’s that about? * Is there an accurate antibody test yet? * Would testing for antibodies at the airport mean I could avoid 14-day quarantine if I'd already had COVID-19? * I live in Australia and got sick before Christmas with coronavirus symptoms. Could I have had it? * Can Norman be President of the USA? And Norman's found a study that looked at anti-vaccination views and what that might mean if there's ever a SARS-COV-2 vaccine.




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Weekend Life Matters: urban change post-Covid, sea and sand restored, Cape York beats the odds, and his Bobness sings for us all

Can these lockdown patterns of urban behaviour change how we shape our cities, one man's mission to de-plastic our sea and sand, how Cape York communities have had zero infection on a shoestring budget, and a landmark Dylan song falls back into relevance.




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Youssou N’Dour - From Senegal to the World: 80s Classics and Rarities

Unlikely to stand out beside more complete N’Dour compilation sets.




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Adam Brand from success to love and pain




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Vika and Linda Bull and their love of family and music




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'Ruin Porn' and our obsession with empty spaces




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Vomit phobia and volcano love




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Getting 'hygge' with it and creating cosy homes




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The threat to the West from dragons and snakes




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Indigenous practises and decoding fire




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Digital art and glorious art house movies




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Passion, Patience and Patronage: 30 years of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra




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Ghost lights, Macbeth and other theatre superstitions




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Marlon Williams and his brush with Hollywood




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Zagranitsa: Mystical Wonderland [CD&91; - Q'd Up

The central focus of this recording is music inspired by and performed during a concert tour that Q’d Up was fortunate to undertake to five Russian cities during the fall of 2017. With the help and work of Artem Chirkov, one of Eric’s close bass colleagues in St. Petersburg, a two-w..

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Coronavirus in Ireland: how locals are coping

Tonight, we're heading all the way to Dublin, Ireland, where the football stadium has become a drive-through testing clinic and medical students have had their exams fast-tracked so they can become doctors sooner.



  • Infectious Diseases (Other)

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What do we know about Kawasaki syndrome and COVID-19?

As debate about when schools should resume face-to-face teaching continues, there are new concerns about what impact COVID-19 can have on children after they've recovered from the virus.




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'Truly surreal': Isolating on an abandoned ski mountain in Canada

When the COVID-19 restrictions hit Big White in British Columbia, Canada, 90 per cent of the mountain dwellers left within 24 hours, leaving behind hundreds of dollars worth of ski equipment and even abandoning their cars in the street.




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Julie Bishop says 'we should scale down the rhetoric' on China and COVID-19 investigation

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia should "scale down the rhetoric" towards China and an international coronavirus inquiry, suggesting instead "more calm and quiet diplomacy" would be more effective.




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The Wrap: COVIDSafe app and don't forget the truckies

Have privacy concerns and legal worries about the COVIDSafe app been addressed adequately by the Government? And truck driving is a tough job that's been made more difficult by the restrictions and fears created by COVID-19.



  • Government and Politics
  • Business
  • Economics and Finance

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Let's Get Quizzical with Nazeem Hussain and Gen Fricker

Have you been paying attention to the news this week?



  • Government and Politics
  • Business
  • Economics and Finance

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My Feed: Decor dressing, lip sync challenges and online puzzles

While most remain isolated in their homes, solely relying on Netflix and social media to carry them through to the other side of the pandemic, many have found this a time of inspiration to launch online TikTok and YouTube careers.




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Queensland students set to return to school

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced kinder students, and those in years Prep, One, 11 and 12 will go back to school from May 11.




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Your guide to teaching at home, without the tears and tantrums

If the home teaching ideas are starting to run thin, trust us, you're not alone. Dr Karl joins RN Drive to share a few great ideas for making science fun at home.




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Warriors touchdown in Tamworth, leaving families and loved ones behind

The New Zealand Warriors have arrived in Tamworth, ahead of the proposed NRL launch on May 28.




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The Homefront: Should I consider homeschooling outside of the pandemic?

Millions of parents across the country are struggling with remote learning during coronavirus quarantine measures - but others are choosing to 'unschool' their kids on a longer term basis.




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Business and Finance: Mapping the new normal for Qantas

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has spoken to the airline's new normal saying "The Qantas of 2021 and 2022 will not be the Qantas of 2019".




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Coalition contest to pick Eden-Monaro candidate in strife

The Coalition contest to choose a candidate for the Eden-Monaro by-election is rapidly descending into farce.




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Cracks and kinks on the rise as we continue to #WFH

As we continue to sit at out home desks and take less breaks to stroll around the block, physiotherapists are reporting higher rates of neck and back pain.




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The risks and realities of easing restrictions

In moving to relax lockdown measures, Australia joins a handful of countries that have successfully flattened the curve and are now embarking on a much trickier challenge.




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The Wrap: Adelaide Uni ICAC, and making water from nothing

On The Wrap this week, we take a look at why South Australia's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption announced he's investigating allegations of improper conduct at Adelaide University, and a scheme to bring water to a remote community in the Northern Territory.



  • Government and Politics
  • Business
  • Economics and Finance

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Let's Get Quizzical with Tom Ballard and Mel Buttle

Have you been paying attention to the news this week?




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The Band Perry - The Band Perry

Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.




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Mary Chapin Carpenter - Ashes and Roses

Unlikely to woo passers-by, but long-time admirers will adore Carpenter’s latest.




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Christopher Rees - Stand Fast

A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.




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Caitlin Rose - The Stand-In

If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.




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Show of Hands - Wake the Union

Those already under this band’s wingspan are sure to be richly rewarded.




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Martha Tilston - Machines of Love and Grace

Tilston eloquently explores the relationship between technology and the human condition.




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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 21 (feat. piano: Mitsuko Uchida; The Cleveland Orchestra)

Uchida's measured approach reaps rewards, capturing the joy in this life-affirming music.