R. Australia Programs #385. 22-25 Mar '02
John A. Figliozzi
Edition 385
Mar. 22-25, 2002
Days and times are in UTC. An * indicates that a program in 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.
Weekend Edition
Grandstand <http://abc.net.au/grandstand/>.
Radio Australia also relays the domestic weekend live sport program
"Grandstand" every Saturday and Sunday from 0110-0700 on 21725, 17580,
12080 and 9660 kHz. only. Major Australian, Asian, Pacific and
international events are covered, some live and extensively.
(RA or ABC News every hour on the hour)
Friday
1605 AWAYE! - Aboriginal arts, culture, society and politics. The
debate over the controversial new film "Australian Rules" has raised
wider issues of protocol and representation. How can filmmakers tell
Aboriginal stories if they don't consult with Aboriginal people? [%]
1705 BUSH TELEGRAPH - an entertaining look at rural and regional
issues around Australia including Country Viewpoint, which offers a
unique social commentary from people who live outside the major cities,
Rural News and the Farm Diary. [T;%]
Today: The Shed a Tier congress is finding a workable government
model to
control water use and other environmental issues.
1830 TIME TO TALK - a 13 part series about politics, society and
governance in today's Pacific. "Program Three: Independence and
Nation-Building". In most Pacific countries, the framework of
independence was laid down by the colonial powers as they lowered their
flags of empire in the 1960s and 1970s. But did the parliamentary
institutions established at independence reflect the aspirations of the
people in the new states? [T;%]
1905 PACIFIC FOCUS -Technology*
1930 IN CONVERSATION - "What is David Suzuki Doing Now?" He has
blitzed the media in the past week promoting his books, but what is he
doing home in Canada? Does he really attend university as a professor?
And how much longer will he present the long running TV show "The Nature
of Things?"
2005 PACIFIC REVIEW* (refer to 1805)
2030 COUNTRY BREAKFAST - an entertaining look at rural and regional
issues around Australia including a unique social commentary in the
'Country Viewpoint'.
2105 FEEDBACK* - listener letters, features and news about RA.
2130 OZ SOUNDS* - Australian new music releases.
2205 ASIA PACIFIC Weekend Edition* - Reports and analysis on the
region's events over the past week. [T;%]
2230 AM SATURDAY - ABC's Saturday morning news magazine. [T;%]
2305 LINGUA FRANCA - about language. This week: "The Language of the
Skies". In his book, 'The Invention of Clouds', science writer Richard
Hamblyn explains how Luke Howard, an amateur meteorologist, forged the
language of the skies. In December 1802, at a public meeting in London,
Howard gave a scientific paper 'On the modifications of clouds' in which
he classified clouds and gave them the Latin names by which they are
known all over the world today. Novelist Delia Falconer, the author of
'The Service of Clouds', has been reading Hamblyn's book, and she
explains why, to the scientists and artists of the Romantic Age,
Howard's classification was a glorious revelation of the language of the
skies.
2320 SHORT STORY - The best of classic and contemporary short fiction
from Australian and world writers.
2330 THE SPORTS FACTOR - "TV Sport: Reality Bites". The bubble has
burst on the ever-increasing prices being paid for sports broadcast
rights. What will this mean for sports organisers and viewers? Plus, a
reality TV series based around a 2nd division western suburbs Aussie
Rules footy team. [T;%]
Saturday
0005 FEEDBACK* (refer to 2105 Fri.)
0030 COUNTRY BREAKFAST (refer to 2030 Fri.)
0105 ASIA PACIFIC Weekend Edition* (refer to 2205 Fri.)
0130 RADIO AUSTRALIA ARTS with Julie Copeland - interviews with
artists, composers and craftspeople and a film review. This week: "The
Spirit of Nature in Asian Art". 'Spring Flowers, Autumn Grass' is the
title of an exquisite show at the National Gallery of Victoria, in which
curator Mae Anna Pang explores the symbolism of flowers and plants in
Chinese and Japanese painting.
0205 BACKGROUND BRIEFING - investigative documentary. This week:
"Clowning in Kabul". Gerald Tooth followed a group of "clown" doctors to
Afghanistan
last week, there to raise spirits in the hospitals of Kabul. But was
this initiative welcomed or, indeed, appropriate? [T;%]
0305 RURAL REPORTER - a picture of life and the issues that concern
the 35% of Australia's population that lives outside major urban
centres.
0332 TIME TO TALK* (refer to 1830 Fri.)
0405 PACIFIC FOCUS - Environment*
0430 THE BUZZ - Adding context and clarity in analyzing technology
issues. "The History of the Internet, Part 1 of 2". The origin of the
internet goes back to the 1960s to the height of the Cold War and the
space race. US Defence researchers wanted to use their burgeoning number
of computers more efficiently and hit upon the idea of linking them
together. [%]
0505 PACIFIC FOCUS - Sports*
0530 LINGUA FRANCA (refer to 2305 Fri.)
0545 SHORT STORY (refer to 2320 Fri.)
0555 BUSINESS WEEKEND*
0605 FEEDBACK* (refer to 2105 Fri.)
0630 OZ SOUNDS* (refer to 2130 Fri.)
0705 ASIA PACIFIC Weekend Edition* (refer to 2205 Fri.)
0730 THE BUSINESS REPORT - a comprehensive round up of the latest
business news and information from Australia and around the world.
<http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/busrpt/> for details. [T]
0810 GRANDSTAND WRAP - a roundup of Saturday sport.
0830 EARTHBEAT - environmental issues raised by economic development.
This week: "The State of the Environment; Wind Farms". The first
National State of the Environment Report found our continent in a
parlous state with a need for more sustainable management systems. 6
years later are we better off? And wind farms, a green solution or
environmental vandalism? [T]
0905 THE SCIENCE SHOW - "How to Find a Lost Rocket in the Southern
Desert". When the University of Queensland's Scramjet went AWOL after
its unfortunate launch, the zoologists offered to help. [%]
0955 BUSINESS WEEKEND*
1005 THE BUZZ (refer to 0430)
1030 IN CONVERSATION (refer to 1930 Fri.)
1105 ASIA PACIFIC Weekend Edition* (refer to 2205 Fri.)
1130 FINE MUSIC AUSTRALIA* - Australian classical music performances
from ABC Classic FM.
1205 THE SPIRIT OF THINGS - religion and spirituality. This week:
"Chasing Robina". From her days of radical politics in the late 60s to
her current role as Director of the Liberation Prison Project,
Australian-born Buddhist nun, Robina Courtin, has always been on the
frontline. The subject of the documentary Chasing Buddha by her nephew,
Robina dispels any notion of the monastic life as tranquil. She tells
Rachael Kohn she prefers people who are "full-on" , ranging from
musician Miles Davis to prisoners on Death Row. [T;%]
1305 THE SCIENCE SHOW (refer to 0905)
1355 ON THIS DAY
1405 NEW DIMENSIONS - conversations with many of this century's
leading thinkers and social innovators. This week: "Reflections on the
War on Terrorism". On September 11, 2001, our lives and our world were
changed forever. In this ongoing series of dialogues, with leading
thinkers, educators, political analysts, clergy, journalists,
philosophers, activists, social innovators and spiritual teachers, we'll
explore the implications of the new world we have entered, and the
emerging possibilities for freedom, justice, economic equity and peace
in the world. It is our hope that through deep questioning we can come
to a new understanding founded upon the democratic principles upon which
America was founded, as well as kindness, compassion and love in order
to create a world that works for all. [Internationally syndicated
program.]
1505 NOCTURNE - Mairi Nicolson presents an artfully arranged
selection of music from around the globe and across the centuries. This
week: "Celestial Musings". Astronomic observations from poets and
musicians this week. Be bathed in moonlight and inspired by the stars.
[T]
1555 BUSINESS WEEKEND*
1605 NOCTURNE (continues from 1505)
1705 THE SPIRIT OF THINGS (refer to 1205)
1755 ON THIS DAY
1805 OPEN LEARNING - college courses by radio.
1905 AUSTRALIA ALL OVER - a celebration of what makes Australians
Australian with Ian "Macca" McNamara.
2205 CORRESPONDENTS' REPORT - The ABC's overseas reporters give their
interpretation and analysis of the week's major events, as well as
offering some perceptive observations about the countries and regions in
which they're based.
2230 THE BUSINESS REPORT* (refer to 0730)
2305 ALL IN THE MIND - a foray into the mental universe, the mind,
the brain and human behavior. This week: "In the Mind of the
Psychopath". Hollywood has created its notorious psychopathic
personalities like the chilling Hannibal the Cannibal. But what exactly
is a psychopath? And what hope for a cure? [%;T]
2330 INNOVATIONS* - Showcasing Australian invention, enterprise and
ingenuity. [T;%]
Sunday
0005 THE EUROPEANS - "Irish Pilgrimage - Part One". ‘Life’, it’s
said, ‘is a pilgrimage from the womb to the tomb.’ And pilgrims have
trekked to Lough Derg in Ireland for two thousand years and more ? the
island in the lake at the western edge of the European world. During the
Middle Ages it was one of the most gruelling of all pilgrimages. Today
too. Philip Coulter made the pilgrimage to Lough Derg for the age-old
ritual: three days and nights of prayer and fasting and a forty-hour
vigil in bare feet. The first of a 2-part special, produced by the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. [T;%]
0034 OCKHAM'S RAZOR - science commentaries. This week: "Ireland's
Most Famous Product". Trevor McAllister from Melbourne talks about Irish
culture, from the famous Guiness to the Book of Kells. [T;%]
0105 IN CONVERSATION (refer to 2205 Sat.)
0130 OZ SOUNDS* (refer to 2130 Fri.)
0205 MARGARET THROSBY - in conversation with a special guest, playing
their favourite music and telling their own stories. (from ABC Classic
FM) [%]
0305 FEEDBACK* (refer to 2105 Fri.)
0330 ALL IN THE MIND (refer to 2305 Sat.)
0405 PACIFIC FOCUS - Arts*
0430 RADIO AUSTRALIA ARTS with Julie Copeland (refer to 0130 Sat.)
0505 PACIFIC FOCUS - Business*
0530 FINE MUSIC AUSTRALIA* (refer to 1130 Sat.)
0605 THE EUROPEANS (refer to 0005)
0634 OCKHAM'S RAZOR* (refer to 0034)
0705 CORRESPONDENTS REPORT (refer to 2205 Sat.)
0730 IN CONVERSATION (refer to 1930 Fri.)
0810 GRANDSTAND WRAP - weekend sports roundup.
0830 INNOVATIONS* (refer to 2330 Sat.)
0905 THE NATIONAL INTEREST - Informed analysis on the news of the
week with Terry Lane. This week: "Labor and the Media". Labor's shadow
communications minister, Lindsay Tanner, discusses the party's attitude
to media ownership on this week's program - and provides a brief
analysis of how the ALP needs to change to attract new members. Also on
the program, political scientist Brian Costar discusses election
funding, and former Victorian Liberal government minister Marie Tehan
describes her eye-opening visit to the Maribrynong Detention Centre. [%]
1005 THE BUZZ (refer to 0430 Sat.)
1020 SHORT STORY (refer to 2320 Fri.)
1030 RURAL REPORTER (refer to 0305 Sat.)
1105 CORRESPONDENTS REPORT (refer to 2205 Sat.)
1130 THE BUSINESS REPORT (refer to 0730 Sat.)
1205 NOCTURNE (refer to 1505 Sat.)
1405 BOOKS AND WRITING - This week: Birmingham writer Jim Crace
discusses his new book 'The Devil's Larder', a celebration and
investigation in sixty-four bites, of the erotic, political, mysterious,
dangerous world of food, eating, cooking and tasting. [% (selected)]
1505 ENCOUNTER - the religious experience of multicultural Australia.
This week: "Faith and Fantasy: Philip Pullman". Philip Pullman was the
winner of the prestigious
Whitbread Prize for the 2001 Book of the Year in the UK. Why does he set
out to subvert the work of J. R. R. Tolkien and what has he got against
the Christian Churches? [T]
1555 ON THIS DAY
1605 THE NATIONAL INTEREST (refer to 0905)
1705 NEW DIMENSIONS (refer to 1405 Sat.)
1810 PACIFIC BEAT* - daily magazine covering the people, issues and
events of the Pacific Islands. <http://www.abc.net.au/ra/pacbeat/> [T;%]
1910 PACIFIC BEAT* (continues from 1810)
1929 SPORT*
1937 PACIFIC BEAT* (continues from 1810)
2010 PACIFIC BEAT* (refer to 1810)
2029 SPORT*
2037 PACIFIC BEAT* (continues from 2010)
2106 AM - ABC Radio's morning news magazine. [%; T]
2130 TIME TO TALK* (refer to 1830 Fri.)
2210 AM (refer to 2106)
2240 AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SHOW - contemporary music from ABC Triple J.
2310 ASIA PACIFIC* - a daily, regional current affairs program in
several editions. [%; T]
2330 EARTHBEAT (refer to 0830 Sat.)
Monday
0010 AWAYE! (refer to 1605 Fri.)
0110 ASIA PACIFIC* (refer to 2310 Sun.) [%; T]
0130 HEALTH REPORT - "Coping with Prostate Cancer". A recent study
has led to a greater understanding of the methods used by patients to
cope with prostate cancer. [%]
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Symbols Used:
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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
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<http://www.abc.net.au/streaming/audiovideo.htm> or the particular
program's web page.
This bulletin will be updated by 0400 UTC Monday. Good
listening!
--
John A. Figliozzi
Volunteer Publicist, Radio Australia