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StoryArts Festival 2019 - Megan Daley and Emma Middleton
Oct 12, 2019
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Meet two of the presenters at this year's StoryArts Festival. Ipswich's own children's literature festival is held every year. The 2019 event runs from October 14-19. Mitch Drake introduces you to Emma Middleton, who uses a secret weapon to get children interested in books, and teacher-librarian Megan Daley. Interviews by Courtney Heck.
Welcome to the Weekend - World Mental Health Day
Oct 11, 2019
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Issy and Bridget speak about their experiences with mental health and how you can make your own promise at https://1010.org.au/make-a-promise/ If this discussion brings up any issues for you and you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 1114.
USQ Goes Back to School - Corinda SHS 2019
Oct 11, 2019
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Jess Clarke and Danen Eadie take you to Corinda State High School in Brisbane's south-west, as part of Phoenix Radio's annual #USQgoesbacktoschool series of outside broadcasts. Produced by Zaine Harvey and Gabrielle O'Brien. Technical support by Byron Queale, Mitch Drake and Tyler Brennan.
Back By Popular Demand - Xi Jinping (definitely not Winnie the Pooh) pays a visit
Oct 10, 2019
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Ryan and Jack welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Phoenix Radio studios and the resemblance to a famous bear is uncanny!
Back By Popular Demand - Seven reasons to embrace global warming
Oct 10, 2019
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Ryan and Jack put the case for climate change, outlining seven reasons for Ipswich to embrace global warming.
The Showers with Benjamin Maslen - S01E04 The role of the media
Oct 10, 2019
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We all cheer when we witness sport's greatest moments before our eyes, but have you ever wondered what your favourite player did before the game, or what she’ll do after? Listen to the USQ sports podcast ‘The Showers’ hosted by our own Ben Maslen that discusses the business and personal side of professional sports, the unseen stories of Australia’s toughest competitions, featuring high profile guests and their equally informed opinions. In this fourth episode, Ben discusses the media’s effect on sports. For example, the controversial stories that get shoved in our face, overshadowing the amazing achievements by determined players. Featuring disability sports promoter and radio broadcaster Shayne Rudd and Channel 7 sports reporter Ben Davis. Conceived, produced and presented by Benjamin Maslen at the University of Southern Queensland.
StoryArts Festival - Mark Wilson
Oct 09, 2019
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USQ’s Phoenix Radio is proud to support the StoryArts Festival Ipswich, as the event’s “Media Partner”. This week and next, you’re meeting a whole range of writers and illustrators who are in town for the festival. Some of them don’t have far to travel, living right here in southeast Queensland. Others have flown from in from interstate and overseas. Phoenix Radio's Danen Eadie introduces you to Mark Wilson, a multiple award-winning author/illustrator with 17 books in print worldwide in nine languages. Mark has a particular passion for Australian history and the environment, particularly endangered animals, exploring these themes through his picturebooks and workshops.
USQ Springfield campus welcomes special guests from NASA
Oct 09, 2019
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In the last 30 years scientists have discovered more than 3500 planets that orbit stars other than our own sun. Through NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, it is hoped that one day scientists will find habitable, Earth-sized planets around nearby stars, and continue their search for signs of life on those worlds. Phoenix Radio's Damien Lee caught up with two very special visitors to the University of Southern Queensland’s Springfield campus, who were here to see first hand the amazing work being undertaken by our Astronomy students. Guests:Dr Douglas Hudgins - Program Scientist for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration ProgramDr David Ciardi - Chief Scientist of the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech in CaliforniaProf Brad Carter – Director of Centre for Astrophysics USQ
StoryArts Festival - Peter Carnavas
Oct 09, 2019
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USQ’s Phoenix Radio is proud to support the StoryArts Festival Ipswich, as the event’s “Media Partner”. This week and next, you’re meeting a whole range of writers and illustrators who are in town for the festival. Some of them don’t have far to travel, living right here in southeast Queensland. Others have flown from in from interstate and overseas. Zaine Harvey and Gab O'Brien catch up with Peter Carnavas, who grew up in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. He became a primary school teacher and it was during this time that he began to immerse himself in picture books. His first book, Jessica’s Box, was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the CBCA Crichton Award for Emerging Illustrators. He has since written and illustrated many picture books as well his first novel, The Elephant, which won a Queensland Literary Award in 2018.
StoryArts Festival 2019 - Megan Daley
Oct 09, 2019
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USQ’s Phoenix Radio is proud to support the StoryArts Festival Ipswich, as the event’s “Media Partner”. This week and next, you’re meeting a whole range of writers and illustrators who are in town for the festival. Some of them don’t have far to travel, living right here in southeast Queensland. Others have flown from in from interstate and overseas. Zaine Harvey and Gab O'Brien catch up with co-organiser, author and teacher-librarian Megan Daley. Megan Daley is passionate about children's literature and sharing it with young and old alike.
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