vi Talkback: Parents, children and remote learning during coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:06:00 +1000 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? Full Article Education Industry Access To Education Distance Education Educational Resources Epidemics and Pandemics
vi So should we download the coronavirus app or what? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:25:00 +1000 On today's show: * What is the COVIDSafe app supposed to do? * Is it spying on me? * Is being fit and healthy a good thing to help tackle coronavirus? * What happened to all those suburb hotspots? * Is there a possibility of infertility occurring from this virus? Full Article
vi Corona Tales — Fig, Actually: a romance for the COVID age By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:24:00 +1000 When we're hidden away from each other, with only the faint whiff of a figgy cologne to fuel our romantic fantasies, what hope is there for new love to bloom? In the search for romance, Melanie Tait follows her nose. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics Arts and Entertainment Relationships
vi Giving it all away: how one man chose a simpler life By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:44:00 +1000 Once a wealthy business owner, Brent Flower, or "Hammer" as he prefers, says that when he gave away everything he owned, he felt like he could fly. Full Article Homelessness Poverty
vi Walking Together: David Wardong Collard and John Holley By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:37:00 +1000 David Wardong Collard and John Holley share the story of their working relationship and friendship. Full Article
vi Is the way you eat being transformed by coronavirus? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:06:00 +1000 While you're spending so much time at home you may be doing a lot more cooking and even picking up skills and trying things you had never dreamt of attempting before. But as your shopping bills rise and your skill set expands, what are the consequences for your local restaurant or takeaway? Full Article Food and Beverage Food and Cooking Epidemics and Pandemics
vi What is remdesivir and what's all the fuss about? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:28:00 +1000 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? Full Article
vi Why the next fortnight is so important in the coronavirus battle By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:46:00 +1000 On today's show: * What's going on with school openings? * How important is Vitamin D and what role could it play in COVID-19 infections? * Could low blood oxygen be used as a way to see if someone has COVID-19? And Norman has some information from a yet-to-be-published paper about why some South Korean recovered patients seem to be testing positive again for COVID-19. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics Public Sector Health Schools
vi What will our cities and urban spaces look like after COVID-19? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:06:00 +1000 What can we learn from living through lockdown to make our cities and urban areas better places to live into the future? Full Article
vi Is there any possibility coronavirus escaped a Chinese lab? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:27:00 +1000 * What are some possible origins of coronavirus? * Are you more likely to get coronavirus if you work in an abattoir? * Can I get sick from meat processed in an abattoir if the worker had coronavirus? * Could herbal medicine play a role in helping stop or treat coronavirus? And Norman and Tegan discuss research regarding skin rashes that are being reported by some COVID-19 patients. Full Article
vi What's behind the sudden uptick in coronavirus cases? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:35:00 +1000 On today's episode: * Is the uptick in cases because of people travelling at Easter a few weeks ago? * Should I be worried about the increased number of cases? * Will salt in my homemade salami kill coronavirus? * We can't travel to other states yet. Isn't it a bit early to travel to NZ? * Is it possible Ebola and coronavirus can mutate into a more potent virus? And Norman has some news from a research paper about heart medication, which found it didn't worsen the disease for people who got it or make them more susceptible to it in the first place. Full Article
vi Why might coronavirus become more "gentle" in time? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:26:00 +1000 On today's episode: * When does it turn from a blip in cases into a second wave? * What should I do if someone needs CPR? * Why might SARS-COV-2 turn into a more "gentle" virus? * Is the virus blood type specific? And Norman has a very interesting piece of research from France. The research found a patient who had the SARS-COV-2 virus in December - a month before the country's first reported case. And the patient had no travel history to China. Full Article
vi Saving Sydney Harbour one piece of plastic at a time By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:43:00 +1000 Andy Orr teaches English as a second language, but in his spare time he heads down to the Sydney Harbour shoreline to collect the plastics that wash up. He finds obvious things like straws, lids, styrofoam and soy sauce fish bottles, but also, plumber's wedges used for grouting, discarded lollipop sticks and cigarette butts. Full Article Environment Environmental Health
vi Coronavirus closed down gyms and group exercise classes — so how will they restart? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:06:00 +1000 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. Full Article Health Exercise and Fitness Epidemics and Pandemics
vi Has coronavirus really split into two strains – and does it matter? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:28:00 +1000 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. Full Article
vi Weekend Life Matters: urban change post-Covid, sea and sand restored, Cape York beats the odds, and his Bobness sings for us all By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:06:00 +1000 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. Full Article
vi Invisible System - Introducing Invisible System By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 A newcomers-friendly introduction to some impressively original sounds. Full Article
vi The Touré-Raichel Collective - The Tel Aviv Session By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The players here set about forging exciting new traditions. Full Article
vi Sexy Fi - Nunca Te Vi De Boa By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Strong and varied set from this hard-to-pigeonhole Brazilian duo. Full Article
vi Birds Eye View: a new perspective of women in prison By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:15:00 +1100 Full Article
vi A second season of living in The Heights By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:15:00 +1100 Full Article
vi Vika and Linda Bull and their love of family and music By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:15:00 +1100 Full Article
vi Digital art and glorious art house movies By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:15:00 +1000 Full Article
vi Covid 19 time capsule By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:15:00 +1000 Full Article
vi Red Cross launches phone service to boost social connection amid rise in public anxiety By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:35:00 +1000 The Red Cross have launched a phone service to connect vulnerable Australians as many feel the pressure of home isolation and social distancing restrictions. Full Article Telecommunications Mental Health Infectious Diseases (Other)
vi Coronavirus in Ireland: how locals are coping By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:43:00 +1000 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. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other)
vi What do we know about Kawasaki syndrome and COVID-19? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:06:00 +1000 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. Full Article
vi Stay Insiders: Delving into classics By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:25:00 +1000 Peer behind the curtain and learn the detailed life of a publishing mogul, jump back in time and fall head over heels for British Crime Classics, and lastly meet Otto Penzler, whose love for American mysteries spans more than 40 years of in the publishing business. Full Article
vi Julie Bishop says 'we should scale down the rhetoric' on China and COVID-19 investigation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:06:00 +1000 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. Full Article
vi Funding to assist aged care sector through coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:15:00 +1000 The Federal Government has announced a one-off $205 million package to support the aged care sector through the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
vi The Wrap: COVIDSafe app and don't forget the truckies By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:25:00 +1000 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. Full Article Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance
vi Kindness in the time of coronavirus: Dancing with myself By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:35:00 +1000 Where many are likely bored of their home surroundings and ready to break loose into the world, Neridah in Brisbane is inspiring her community to stay indoors with her Quarantine Dance Class. Full Article
vi Warriors touchdown in Tamworth, leaving families and loved ones behind By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:43:00 +1000 The New Zealand Warriors have arrived in Tamworth, ahead of the proposed NRL launch on May 28. Full Article
vi Govt gives businesses industry-specific guidelines on how to continue in "COVID-safe" manner By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:15:00 +1000 The Government has updated the SafeWork Australia website with industry-specific guidelines for businesses to re-open and carry on in a "COVID-safe" manner. Full Article COVID-19 Economic Trends
vi Malawi blocks lockdown as experts worry about COVID-19 in Africa By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:40:00 +1000 Last month, the government of Malawi tried to impose a lockdown, but was knocked back by the courts. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other)
vi Aged Care Commission threatens to revoke license for aged care facility at the centre of deadly COVID-19 outbreak By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:43:00 +1000 The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is threatening to revoke the license of the facility at the centre of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Penrith in Sydney's west. Full Article Aged Care Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other)
vi Will our arts industry have the same support it had pre-COVID? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:06:00 +1000 Australia's $15 billion arts industry has been smashed apart by the restrictions put in place to tackle coronavirus, so when restrictions do finally lift, will our arts industry have the same support? Full Article Arts and Entertainment Infectious Diseases (Other)
vi Will I suffer burnout thanks to Covid-19? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:25:00 +1000 According to a new model of measuring burnout symptoms, our personality types, along with our at-home juggle, may be impacting our achievement levels. Full Article
vi Vulnerable Amazonian communities at severe risk of COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:35:00 +1000 There are fears without adequate protection, entire tribes in the Brazilian Amazon could be eradicated. Full Article
vi What the world can learn from South Korea's COVID success By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:43:00 +1000 South Korea has this week further relaxed their social distancing rules, allowing a phased reopening of businesses as the nation has largely managed to get on top of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
vi Privacy experts warn of dangers in implementation of COVIDSafe app legislation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:06:00 +1000 Parliament is set to pass legislation introducing tough penalties for people or agencies who access data from the COVIDSafe app in violation of its stated purpose. Full Article
vi The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners. Full Article
vi Darren Hayman & The Long Parliament - The Violence By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 A concept album about the 17th century witch trials of Essex? Yes please. Full Article
vi Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concertos / The Hebrides (violin: Alina Ibragimova; Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment; conductor: Vladimir Jurowski) By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Ibragimova’s svelte, unforced violin tone is just right. Full Article
vi Leonardo Vinci - Artaserse (Philippe Jaroussky; Max Emanuel Cencic; Coro della Radiotelevisione svizzera; Concerto Koln; conductor: Diego Fasolis) By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Vinci’s final opera possesses extraordinary energy and some beautiful moments. Full Article
vi Johann Sebastian Bach - Das Wohltemperierte Clavier (Books I and II) (feat. piano: András Schiff) By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Schiff transcends all questions of instrumentation to deliver a pure experience. Full Article
vi Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky - Pictures, Sarcasms & Visions (feat. piano: Steven Osborne) By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation. Full Article
vi Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonatas (violin: Leonidas Kavakos, piano: Enrico Pace) By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best. Full Article
vi David Bowie - The Next Day By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative. Full Article
vi John Foxx and the Maths - Evidence By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Foxx’s third Maths-assisted set is probably his best post-Ultravox LP. Full Article