Australian Highlights

Australian Highlights

The Australian Highlights series is the place where we find the innovative people and ideas which are not – yet! – common knowledge. Hosted by Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer, this series takes the form of regular podcast episodes and online articles where we explore the captivating stories behind Australia's most groundbreaking creative moments. With a focus on game-changing women and Indigenous trailblazers, this collection of interviews, explainers and articles shines a light on the ingenuity and diversity that propel Australia forward. We’ll hear from people themselves doing amazing work; industry leaders that have been inspired by innovators from our past; and those who are enabling people to step forward and be spotlighted themselves. It's a lot of fun, as we've got comedians hearing these amazing stories for the first time! There will bonus episodes of snippets and stories that didn't make it into the full interviews and there will be regular catch-ups where you can hear a rapporteur account of previous episodes. So come join us. Head to our website for more information, australianhighlights.com.au, follow us on our socials, or send us an email if you know someone who should be highlighted on this show: news@australianhighlights.com.au The production of this series is funding by the Meta Australian Journalism Fund, administered by The Walkley Foundation, and is supported by Comedy Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

February 7, 2025 40 mins

Founder and innovator Mik Jade has taken huge risks on her mission to use the best technologies to protect and share Indigenous Knowledge.

A Cabrogal woman of the Dharug-speaking nation, she leads with a community-first approach, building towards a better together world and using technology in innovative ways to do so.

Having addressed the UN and made The Australian’s 100 Top Innovators list, she’ll talk to us about turning Songlines...

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Did you know Australia is credited with producing the first-ever feature film?

This was during the silent movie era, when Australia had its own thriving industry, filed with glamourous stars and passionate studios.

In 1926, Australia’s first all-female production company released their romantic, expressionistic film, beating that year’s Charlie Chaplin movie at the box office.

Producer and film director Rebecca Barry reveals the sto...

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January 3, 2025 2 mins

The Australian Highlights series is launching 8 Feb 2025.


The process of innovation, the collecting of ideas, and the cultural leaps that allow the new to flourish, can be fascinating. Particularly in the Australian context: a country at once proud of its ingenuity but full of insecurities; with unreconciled histories and confused futures; and with abundant resources and areas of scarcities. 

What does our past and ...

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