Keeping Jacinta Parsons on her toes |
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Every day, Afternoons presenter Jacinta Parsons gets an insight into the heart and soul of Melbourne. She has an image in her head of what her audience looks like. But, recently, everything she knew was flipped on its head after you sent her photos. Hundreds of photos. |
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It was the year that the world came to Melbourne, and the first Olympics in the southern hemisphere forever shaped our city. Drive listeners reminisced about building the track, playing host to athletes and trying to steal a silver medal from the Russian rowers in this Unofficial History of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. |
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An archaeological dig under Melbourne's CBD has uncovered a treasure trove of artifacts from the early 19th century. Jeremy Smith, principal archaeologist at Heritage Victoria, and Victorian Heritage Council member Megan Goulding tell The Conversation Hour that discoveries like these offer insight into the settlement of Melbourne, revealing some of the long-held secrets of our city. |
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Everyone has a story to tell, and ABC Radio Melbourne and Melbourne Writers Festival want to hear yours. The Homespun storytelling competition is looking for everyday Victorians to share their true tales. The only catch is that you must feature the line, 'I have been meaning to tell you'. Entries close this Sunday, August 1. Winners will work with ABC Radio Melbourne producers to craft their story to tell on stage in front of an audience as part of Melbourne Writers Festival 2021. |
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This week, ASIC’s Warren Day joined Drive host Raf Epstein to discuss some basic checks people should make before investing that could save some pain down the track. |
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Traditionally a staple of a Tuscan summer spread, this version of the panzanella has been transformed for winter, with roasted veg and leftovers. Foodie Tuesday regular Alice Zaslavsky shared this recipe on Drive with Raf Epstein. |
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