Showing results for "Australians" in Science & Engineering

On 31st October 1917, as the day's light faded, the Australian Light Horse charged against their enemy. Eight hundred men and horses galloped four miles across open country, towards the artillery, rifles and machine guns of the Turks occupying the seemingly unassailable town of Beersheba. What...

The trucker's job - so vital to our nation's everyday life - makes for a diverse treasure trove of stories. This first-ever collection of stories about Aussie truckers captures the humour, tragedy, and fascinating history of their world, proving once again that truth is often stranger, funnier, and more inspiring than fiction. The unlikely yarns and tales, collected by Jim Haynes, quickly transport the listener into the intriguing but often hard and lonely world of the long-distance truck driver.

Author Deb Hunt sets out to discover what makes our Australian farming families tick. Travelling to properties across the country - from a vast, dusty cattle run in outback Queensland to the wheat belt of Western Australia and dairy farms in Tasmania - and introducing us to eight different families who survive and thrive on the land, these stories provide a window into a way of life that defines the Australian spirit at its best.

Australia is a leading global producer of 19 valuable minerals, sourced from over 350 active mines. This podcast will summarise the geology of important mines and mineral deposits in Australia.

Yarns and memories that capture the experience of driving Australia’s outback roads, gathered by the inimitable Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh. Whether they’re carting produce, stock, fuel or even (unbeknown to them) dead bodies, there’s one thing that can be said about outback truckies - they’re a colourful bunch. Meet the outback truckies who brave interminable distances, searing heat, raging floodwaters and foot-deep bulldust to transport goods and livestock all across this vast land, serving as lifelines not just to those in the bush but to those in cities as well.

The Australian Wool Exchange podcast offers a unique window into the world of wool, exploring the trends, technologies, and standards shaping the industry. Hear from experts, growers, stakeholders and industry leaders as they discuss the key factors influencing the wool market today and how Australia will maintain its position as the premier country for sustainable wool production tomorrow. Listen to how Australia is addressing and meeting the new demands of the market, leading the world in efficient sustainability, world first traceability and the real value of wool classing. Whether ...

Australia claims about 42 percent of the land mass of Antarctica Continent - largely based on the exploration voyages led by Sir Douglas Mawson in the first half of this century. Yet by 1953 we had no permanent bases on the Antarctic continent. Australians in Antarctica reviews Australia's postwar push south, with the establishment of permanent stations on the sub-Antarctic islands of Heard and Masquarie in 1948, and the first settlement on the Antarctic mainland - Mawson Station - achieved by 1954.

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 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 ...

Delve into the intriguing yet overlooked history of the ill-fated North Australia colony at Gladstone, located in present-day Central Queensland. Join Timothy Ferguson as he uncovers this unwritten chapter of Australian history.

Explore the gripping tale of Burke and Willss ill-fated 1860 expedition to traverse the Australian continent from south to north and back again. This non-fiction account weaves together vivid excerpts from the explorers diaries and narratives, offering a firsthand glimpse into their harrowing journey. Published just a year after their tragic end, this book sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by these intrepid adventurers. For more details, visit Wikipedia Burke and Wills Expedition. (description written by trioptimum)

Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats, is a podcast bringing you interesting conversations about anything and everything to do about our Natural World, specifically Australian Wildlife, Sustainability and Conservation. Jodie Creek is the founder of AWE and believes Education is the Key to Conservation, and in saying that will be bringing you the experts in all fields to arm you with the knowledge and spark a curiosity in you to help make a change for our Natural World. Enjoy the following Wild Chats!Your host - Jodie Creek

The Australian Herpetoculture Podcast focuses on the natural methods of keeping herpetofauna. Join Jason and Luke as they discuss different aspects of the Australian reptile hobby.

Three mainland Tasmanian devils examined to see if they were introduced or remnant on the Australian mainland. They were found on Mainland Australia. Correction second devil was found in 1971 not 1978 as i mention. Parks Victoria confirm they are not screening for Thylacine. The Tasmanian tiger has been extinct in Tasmania since late 1936. Tasmanian tiger also brought onto mainland Australia secretly ? See below links.... https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science/T... https://shows.acast.com/expedition-un... https://www.smh.com.au/national/thyla... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0XTZaMXbc

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This podcast is an initiative of the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association and it delves into the lives and careers of people working within the meat processing sector to find out why they believe it’s such an exciting and interesting industry to work in.ICMJ is a not-for-profit association which aims to provide opportunities for students to learn, building the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives into the future. ICMJ does this through a series of events across Australia and overseas. For more information head to the website: icmj.com.au.

Each month Mobius Medical staff and guest discuss aspects of running clinical trials along with industry and trends. Mobius Medical is an ISO 9001 certified Australian owned CRO established in 2008, providing outstanding clinical trial management and electronic data capture (EDC) services throughout Australia & New Zealand. We are a new generation Clinical Research Partner dedicated to delivering high quality clinical trials in the most affordable and efficient way. Mobius Medical prides itself on quickly learning new therapeutic areas and modes of therapies.

A podcast from the Australian Museum that takes you behind the scenes of expeditions, exhibitions and the lab to show you the world of Australia’s first museum. Discover how our scientists are using the collection’s 21.9 million objects and specimens to safeguard the extraordinarily rich biodiversity of our planet. Find out more by going to australian.museum/explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AWRI Decanted is a podcast from The Australian Wine Research Institute (www.awri.com.au), hosted by experienced reporter and broadcaster, Drew Radford. In each episode, host Drew Radford meets a scientist working for the Australian wine industry or a producer who is putting wine research into practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species. This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series...

Welcome to the Research for Practice Podcast by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. We proudly fund & facilitate chiropractic research. This podcast will bring you interviews with chiropractic movers, shakers & researchers as a part of our mission to educate chiropractors & communities. Tune in for research relevant to your practice, basic science, audio blogs, interviews with people behind the science & much more. Subscribe & check out www.spinalresearch.com.au to get involved!