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Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcastNSW regional art galleries face funding crisis after state pulls financial supportState funding arrangements in NSW have taken a dramatic turn, leaving regional arts organisations and galleries worried about their future and the prospect of closures.A decision by the NSW Government will leave many regional galleries with shortfalls ranging from 70 to 200,000 dollars a year. Guest: Dr Lee-Anne Hall, Director of the Wagga Wagga Art gallery and the National Art Glass GalleryProducer: Rob KellyStatement from a Create NSW spokesperson:"The NSW Government recognise the significant contributions made by regional art galleries to the arts and culture ecology across regional NSW."The A...2025-07-0307 min
The Art ShowYolŋu Power puts Yirrkala art front and centreYolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, is not just an art exhibition, but a field of ancestral presence.It's a space of authority and deep listening that shows what art can be when it is inseparable from land, from water, from Law, and from the unbroken chain of Yolŋu knowledge.It's also the featured Winter exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, an important acknowledgement that Australian art is worthy of standing alongside the impressionist and modernist masterpieces at other state galleries.Yinimala Gu...2025-07-0225 min
SAM TalksSAM Talks: Drawing a World in Flux with Locust JonesIn this episode, artist Locust Jones joins SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy for a thoughtful conversation about The Bird Agents — a monumental drawing made in response to the chaos of global politics and media. That forms part of the SAM Collection, and is on show as a part of The Shape of Things to Come until 9 June. Together, they explore Jones’s evolving creative practice, how sound and news cycles fuel his work, and why drawing remains his most immediate way of processing a world in constant motion.Locust Jones (b. 1963, Chri...2025-06-2945 min
Everblack PodcastTHY ART IS MURDER: Andy Marsh talks Brutality Across Australia, Parkway Drive Tour and Next AlbumAndy Marsh from THY ART IS MURDER returned to the Everblack Podcast to discuss their massive regional tour, the support acts for the run — including Mélancolia, Hate Complex, and their mates Aversions Crown for the South East QLD shows — as well as their upcoming European tour with Parkway Drive and when fans can expect to hear new music.THY ART IS MURDERBRUTALITY ACROSS AUSTRALIA 2025WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MÉLANCOLIA, HATE COMPLEX + AVERSIONS CROWN. TICKETS ON SALE AT THYARTISMURDER.NETSaturday 28 June The Warehouse, Townsville QLD With Mélancolia +...2025-06-2828 min
SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送Supporting both people with autism and the society, inclusive art exhibition at NSW Parliament House - オーティズム持つ人への支援訴える、NSW州議会議事堂で絵画展Paintings by two artists with an autism and three artists with multicultural backgrounds are on display at the Parliament House New South Wales this month. We visited the exhibition's opening and spoke to people such as a Sydney-based Japanese visual artist Masayo Colley, whose ink paintings and other works are on display at the DAPA Inclusive Art Exhibition. - ニューサウスウェールズ州の州議会議事堂で６月、オーティズムを持つアーティスト２人と、マレーシア、中国、日本のバックグラウンドを持つアーティスト３人の絵画が展示されています。「DAPA Inclusive Art Exhibition」で墨絵作品などが展示されているシドニーのコリー真咲代さんなどに、展示のオープニングでお話を聞きました。2025-06-1606 min
Design Your Life with Vince FrostDesigning a Life in Art with Dr Michael BrandAs a teenager, Dr Michael Brand experienced moving from Canberra to Washington as both traumatic and exciting. It was on a journey back to Australia via family in Nepal with his brother, they were aged 15 and 18 respectively, that he first experienced Islamic art. He can trace a direct line from that experience to his field of study and life’s work. Brand has recently retired as Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, after guiding it through the most significant transformation in its history. He’s led galleries all over the world, from the Aga Khan Museum in T...2025-06-091h 05
Teach NSW PodcastS2 E6: On practical strategies for building inclusive classroomsIn this episode, we are joined on the couch by John, Assistant Principal - Inclusive/Special Education, who has over 15 years of experience teaching across Schools for Specific Purposes (SSPs) and support units within comprehensive schools. To dive in, we question what ‘inclusivity’ really means in a school context. For John, it’s about providing every student with access to learning and social connections in a space designed to meet their unique learning needs. Tune in to hear about practical strategies for fostering inclusion in our school communities, from setting up collaborative classrooms and sensory rooms to...2025-05-2941 min
Creative CastRe-formed - Music: Perspective through 'Eternity'In this episode, Creative arts advisor Alison Tenorio speaks with Sydney composer Ella Macens and Queensland-based performers Louise King, Therese Milanovic, and Christa Powell from Muses Trio. Listen to this episode to explore the perspectives of the composer and the performer through Ella's piece 'Eternity', Movement II from The Brightest Star in the Night. This episode supports the Stage 5 Music unit, Music of our solar system. Biographies: Ella Macens is one of Australia's most celebrated young composers, drawing upon elements of her Latvian heritage and fusing these with her love of popular and clas...2025-04-2856 min
Sport ShackSport and ArtPaul and Glenn are joined by Reece for another informative, fun episode. In this episode we explore the world of art and its relationship to sport. Some of what will be discussed in this episode include:- A well-known painting by an acclaimed Australian artist displaying a game of cricket in rural NSW.- An American visual artist who was a leading figure in the pop art movement and is known for producing the athlete series or artworks.- Bronze statues of sporting legends around the world.- Sport and art in ancient times, in contempary art and in a...2025-04-201h 39
Arts In 30The Oscars embrace stunt design and Maud Page takes over at the Art Gallery of NSWThe Academy Awards have announced a new category, which will recognise the best stunt design in a film, but what does it take to actually pull off those stunts safely? Keir Beck, who has worked on everything from James Bond to Mad Max, takes us behind the scenes.The Art Gallery of NSW, one of the oldest and most prestigious art institutions in the country, recently announced a new director. Maud Page has become the 10th director and the first woman to take on the role. After making history in her appointment, what does the future hold...2025-04-1536 min
Cafe’s Locked Out Mailing ListFort Bill - Celebrating the Beauty of Men -It's March 2025 and we are on the mid north coast of NSWAs Florence turns off the sealed road and onto the dirt, the familiar hills and swollen creeks that pave the way to 'Fort Bill' have us entranced.The wait to see these men has been long, and Florence the Freedom Bus is crying out for their TLCIn this Cafe Locked Out Documentary, you'll see Phil read his poetry, work on the bus and handle a python, Rossco with his classic humour, when after sanding the bumper, he temporarily changed a...2025-04-101h 03
Cafe’s Locked Out Mailing ListLibertarian Mark Hornshaw joins us in the Cafe tonightMark Hornshaw is a husband and father of six and grandfather of two children. He resides in Lorne, where he and his family operate a native bushfoods business. He is an economist with 15 years of university teaching experience in economics, management, and entrepreneurship. Prior to that, he operated businesses in the telecommunications and food-service industries. He has also served as President of a state sporting organisation, board member of an overseas aid charity, and Vice President and policy director of the NSW Libertarian Party.As a libertarian, Mark believes in a big thriving community, with...2025-03-261h 42
Cafe’s Locked Out Mailing ListAustralian UFO Researcher Roger Stankovic join us in the CafeWith so much happening in the way of drones over New Jersey, and a Mothership apparently orbiting us, we thought we'd invite an Australian UFO expert on to share some historical, Australian UFO stories and share too his thoughts on all the UAP activity that is going viral on Insta.Roger Stankovic is an Australian UFO researcher and experiencer of theUFO phenomenon. At the age of seventeen, he joined the Aerial PhenomenaResearch Organization (APRO) following a close encounter sighting of a UFO a fewyears earlier that piqued his curiosity. In 2015, he joined the MUFON team inAustralia as...2025-02-021h 49
Cafe’s Locked Out Mailing ListAustralians for Better Government_ Steven and Kevin discuss their ideas for a better futureKevin's bio:Kevin Loughrey is a Lieutenant Colonel, who served in the Australian Army for 32 years - 4 of which were on secondment with the British Army.Having received training in biological warfare whilst in the British Army, Kevin was shocked by the mismanagement of Government Health Authorities, the ineptitude of our political class and the violation of our civil rights.Kevin has also been vociferous in his condemnation of the climate change scam and has a deep desire to reform our system of Government, including improving how we vote and lifting the quality of candidates.Kevin has...2025-01-272h 13
The Art ShowLaura Jones on the Archibald prize plus Jennifer Higgie on the art of interviewing artistsDaniel catches up with Archibald Prize winner Laura Jones, who painted author Tim Winton. Painter and sitter share a passion for WA's Ningaloo reef and its survival amid climate crisis. Unusually, Laura's own portrait is also on display – she entered it in the concurrent Sulman Prize, on at the Art Gallery of NSW. Interviewing visual artists is just one of the things that Jennifer Higgie has mastered in her decades-long career at the helm of Frieze magazine and as a writer, reviewer and podcast host. Daniel speaks with London-based Jennifer as her new podcast series for the National...2025-01-0854 min
Outdoor Industry Connect & Share ForumsReflecting on 2024 and Embracing Change: Insights and Opportunities in the Outdoor IndustrySend us a textDiscover the art of embracing change with a new perspective as we conclude Season 2 of the Outdoors NSW & ACT Connect and Share Forums. In this reflective episode, I'm joined by the insightful Liz and Hugh to unravel the lessons of 2024 and set our sights on the promises of 2025. Liz challenges us to rethink our pace in the face of transformation, suggesting that sometimes slowing down is the key to genuine engagement. Hugh shares his unique approach to simplifying complex problems, highlighting that while simplicity can be a powerful tool, it's often the road...2024-12-1330 minOutdoor Industry Connect & Share ForumsCollaborative Efforts for the Outdoor Training ReviewSend us a textUnlock the secrets of outdoor leadership as we explore the dynamic world of outdoor qualifications. Begin with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the traditional owners of the lands, inspired by Aunty Margaret's Welcome to Country, which beautifully brings Aboriginal art and culture to life. From the exciting announcement of outdoor leaders on immigration lists to the vibrant highlights of the mountain biking symposium, we promise an engaging journey through the multifaceted motivations, community spirit, and challenges faced in this vibrant sector.Join us as we transition into a project-focused discussion on the...2024-11-1552 min
Art WankEpisode 202 - Tom CarmentSend us a textThank you to artist Tom Carment for speaking with us on Art Wank! We visited Tom at his home in Sydney and talked about his long career as an artist. He predominantly paints outdoors, carrying a backpack filled with supplies and capturing interesting sights along the way—whether it's a jacaranda tree, rooftops, or a unique view. His work is like a visual diary, immediate and in the moment. When he paints at home, he often focuses on the everyday, like typewriters, eggs, and vegetables—anything at hand.Tom is also a pr...2024-11-0552 min
Professional Learnings NSWPPA Educational LeadershipTransforming School Leadership: Amy Ruzicka on Multiplier Mindset and Empowering CommunitiesUncover the transformative art of leadership with Amy Ruzicka, the visionary superintendent of the Bayless School District, as she guides us through her journey of becoming a multiplier leader. Known for her courageous leadership style and profound connection to her community, Amy shares the intricacies of her approach that earned her the prestigious Emerging Superintendent of the Year award in the Greater St. Louis District. Experience firsthand how her commitment to empowering others has paved the way for remarkable achievements within her school district, rooted in trust, passion, and a deep desire to leave a positive legacy....2024-10-2759 min