Best Bioengineering Podcasts (2025)

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Bioengineers discover new solution to treat PFAS chemicals 3:53

7d ago3:53

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A new magnetic resin could soon be used to strip out dangerous PFAS chemicals in water ways. Queensland University scientists have developed the technology, which traps the substances in sewerage for safe treatment. Rural Reporter, Toby Gough, spoke with Project lead, Dr. Cheng Zhang, about the breakthrough. Listen to the full interview above or Su…

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345. Nancy Kress on Bioengineering, Aliens, and Crafting Authentic Science Fiction 57:38

18d ago57:38

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With her thought-provoking novels, Nancy Kress, acclaimed science fiction author and winner of six Nebulas, two Hugos, a Sturgeon, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, blends cutting-edge science with profound human questions. In this episode, we dive into her celebrated works, starting with “Beggars in Spain,” a gripping exploration of bioengi…

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National Rural News Tuesday September 30 15:42

14h ago15:42

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In today's National Rural News: Wool market sees 'record-run' of price rises, Australia and India sign major organics agreement, a warning for interstate feral pig control -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Australia and India sign major organics deal 2:52

14h ago2:52

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The Federal Government has struck a deal to allow Australian organic growers to send more produce to India. A Mutual Recognition Agreement has been signed by the Australian and Indian governments. This means the countries will now recognise each other's organics systems as 'equivalent' for several products. Rural Reporter, Dusty Fitzpatrick, spoke …

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National Rural News Monday September 29 15:41

1d ago15:41

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In today's National Rural News: New report into the country's chicken meat industry, potential changes to New South Wales water allocations, breeding plants to work better with robots -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Potential changes to New South Wales water allocations welcomed 4:15

1d ago4:15

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Times when irrigators can take water from eleven inland rivers would be slashed under a New South Wales government plan. The proposal to rewrite Water Sharing Schemes follows a report which flagged poor ecological health in the Murray Darling Basin. Rural Reporter Katie Fuller spoke with river ecologist Professor Richard Kingsford about the proposa…

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347. Navigating the AI Revolution with Stone Sanchez 58:04

4d ago58:04

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In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Stone Sanchez, the publisher of Spare Oom Press and a passionate computer geek. Stone is not only a technologist but also an avid reader, writer, and musician. Join us as we explore the growing influence of computer intelligence and its implications for creatives. Stone shares …

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ToxPath 2025 Series - EP3: Deep Learning–Based Spermatogenic Staging in Tissue Sections of Cynomolgus Macaque Testes 40:41

4d ago40:41

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Aleksandra Zuraw, Podcast Editor of Toxicologic Pathology, interviews author Lars Mecklenburg, to discuss the article, "Deep Learning–Based Spermatogenic Staging in Tissue Sections of Cynomolgus Macaque Testes". The article that can be found on the TPX journal site here.

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National Rural News Friday September 26 15:42

5d ago15:42

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In today's National Rural News: supporting the regions through the renewable energy transition, horse stolen from a Dubbo property, fire ant review welcomed -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Supporting the regions through the renewable energy transition 4:25

5d ago4:25

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A report has found coordinated action is needed to support the nation's transition to renewable energy. The Regional Australia Institute is pushing for a national framework, to coordinate investment for local projects. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Chief Executive Liz Ritchie about the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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National Rural News Thursday September 25 15:41

6d ago15:41

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In today's National Rural News: the potential cost of an invasive beetle outbreak, calls for more flexible kangaroo control measures, farmers warn about social media snaps in canola fields -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Addressing wind turbine failures 3:42

6d ago3:42

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Experts are raising concerns about the frequency of wind turbine failures in the country. More than a dozen turbines at a wind farm in the New South Wales central west have been shut down, after a blade snapped in a storm. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick with Monash University Professor Amin Heidarpour. Listen to the full interview above or Subscr…

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National Rural News Wednesday September 24 15:42

7d ago15:42

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In today's National Rural News: The Senate Inquiry into South Australia's harmful algal bloom concludes in Canberra, a new treatment measure is on the horizon for PFAS-contaminated waters, farmers plea with the QLD Government to keep shooting permits -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…

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#32 “Medical malpractice”: Matt Kaeberlein on biological age tests 1:50:07

7d ago1:50:07

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One idea I’ve had lately is to put together a list of people to trust in geroscience and the longevity field more broadly. (And I might do it - keep an eye on reachlevity.com - and subscribe while you’re at it!) Matt Kaeberlein would not only make that list - he’d likely be right at the top. He’s rigorous, precise in his wording, and always puts in…

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Advanced Lasers 14:57

7d ago14:57

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At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, scientists are developing high-repetition-rate lasers that fire thousands of times per second. In this episode, we’ll explore what these advanced lasers are and how they’re being used. From thermal challenges to breakthrough designs like the BAT laser, we’ll dive into what makes this new generation of lase…

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National Rural News Tuesday September 23 15:35

8d ago15:35

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In today's National Rural News: 'Rural Generalist' - formally recognised as a specialist medical field, warnings for potential parasitic worm activity in NSW, a honey bee genetic improvement program begins its first trials -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See …

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'Rural Generalist' - formally recognised as specialist medical field 4:17

8d ago4:17

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'Rural Generalist' has been recognised as a specialist medical field within the country's healthcare system. RGs are General Practitioners with additional training in emergency medicine and other disciplines. The recognition follows six years of lobbying by the RACGP. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with the college's Vice President Doctor R…

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National Rural News Monday September 22 15:42

9d ago15:42

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In today's National Rural News: Warnings over government's emissions reductions targets, funding to combat locust swarms, the best fresh fruit retailer named -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Farmers respond to the federal government's climate targets 4:55

9d ago4:55

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Lobby groups are welcoming the federal government's climate targets -- but warn it cannot be a one size fits all approach. The federal government aims reduce emissions by 62 to 70 per cent over the next decade. But the National Farmers Federation says while the targets are important, it cannot come at the cost of agriculture. Rural Editor Emily Min…

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Knots and Networks - part 2

9d ago

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Listen to Associate Professor Suszanna Dancso talk about how knitting and neural networks are just complicated knots, and how imagining a donut shaped world gives us applications in the real world. All the age verification news! Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap Mer…

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346. Craig Miller: the first Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm Ltd. 1:00:53

11d ago1:00:53

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Craig Miller, the first Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm Ltd., played a pivotal role during the creation of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. As a publicist, writer, producer, and innovator, Craig crafted groundbreaking ways to engage and grow the Star Wars fanbase, helping cement its place as a cultural phenomenon. Beyond Star Wars, Cr…

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National Rural News Friday September 19 15:42

12d ago15:42

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National Rural News Friday September 19 In today's National Rural News: The federal governments latest climate targets, Nationals push back on a plan to import bananas from the Philippines, Australian grain growers nervous after China's latest trade deal -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: htt…

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Mandatory process for wool growers wishing to have their wool tested 4:46

12d ago4:46

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Wool producers are being reminded from January next year, they'll be required to provide their Property Identification Code to their broker From next year it'll be mandatory for growers to provide their PIC if they want their wool to be tested. The aim is to improve traceability efforts in the event of a biosecurity threat. Rural Editor Emily Minne…

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National Rural News Thursday September 18 15:41

13d ago15:41

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National Rural News Thursday September 18 In today's National Rural News: Horticulture industry faces a mass exodus of growers, could Australia soon import bananas from the Philippines?, the first mango tray of the season goes under the hammer-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/R…

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Horticulture industry faces a mass exodus of growers 5:13

13d ago5:13

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A new report warns two in five growers are considering leaving the horticulture industry. AUSVEG has found 62 percent of farmers feel they are financially worse off than 12 months ago. It's also found compliance costs across the horticulture sector exceeds 200 million dollars. Rural Editor Emily Minney discussed the report with AUSVEG spokeswoman L…

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National Rural News Wednesday September 17 15:42

14d ago15:42

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National Rural News Wednesday September 17 In today's National Rural News: New climate change report warns food security at risk, lobby groups concerned about lagging assessment times by the farm chemicals regulator, mop top found in potatoes purchased in stores -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podc…

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Climate Risk Assesment paints a dire picture for the future of agriculture 4:09

14d ago4:09

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The federal government has released the National Climate Risk Assessment warning agriculture and irrigation will be among the sectors affected if rising temperatures aren't addressed. Reduced amounts of stock feed, increased biosecurity threats and fruit sunburn in the horticulture sector are among some of the key concerns in the ag sector. The Nat…

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National Rural News Tuesday September 16 15:42

15d ago15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday September 16 In today's National Rural News: Small abattoirs welcome parliamentary inquiry into regional food production, tractor sales begin to increase, concerns methane emissions from groundwater not being monitored -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.…

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New probe aimed at better suppoting paddock to plate businesses 4:19

15d ago4:19

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The federal government is launching a parliamentary committee to determine how to better support regional food production. The probe aims to identify ways to support small and medium businesses through better branding, labelling and certification. Submissions close on the 17th of October. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Food Soverei…

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National Rural News Monday September 15 15:42

16d ago15:42

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National Rural News Monday September 15 In today's National Rural News: Dairy production tipped to fall this season, wool industries call for unity on sustainability, Australian canola fields visible from space -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.c…

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Australian milk production projected to fall again this season 5:28

16d ago5:28

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Australian milk production is expected to fall again in the current season, by nearly two percent. The decline is being exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions and feed shortages. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey about the figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Knots and Networks - part 1

16d ago

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Listen to Associate Professor Suszanna Dancso talk about the mathematics and science of knots, weaving, networks and neural networks - part 1 Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap MerchandiseBy Ian Woolf

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National Rural News Friday September 12 15:42

19d ago15:42

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National Rural News Friday September 12 In today's National Rural News: Drought pressures could delay virtual fencing rollout, expert warnings about bird flu outbreak, a new trade agreement to benefit apple growers -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystud…

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Apple growers gain easier access to North American markets 5:03

19d ago5:03

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The Apple industry is broadening its export markets, after a new trade deal was signed with Canada. Fresh apples can now be shipped to the North American country without fumigation or cold treatment. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Fruit Growers Victoria services manager Michael Crisera about the new market See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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National Rural News Thursday September 11 15:42

20d ago15:42

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National Rural News Thursday September 11 In today's National Rural News: Drought Forum wraps up for another two years, new digital cotton tracing platform hopes to safeguard the industry, more than 2 dozen jobs slashed at Bulla Dairy Foods -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…

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New digital cotton tracing platform hopes to safeguard the industry 3:51

20d ago3:51

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A new digital platform is being developed to help cotton farmers better meet market demands. It's hoped the Australian Cotton Industry Data Platform can boost efficiency and strengthen traceability and transparency by improving communications and automating data. It's being developed by Cotton Research and Development Corporation. I spoke with Inno…

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National Rural News Wednesday September 10 15:43

21d ago15:43

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National Rural News Wednesday September 10 In today's National Rural News: Export values grow by $5 billion, fodder production workshops launched, technological innovation the focus of meat processing sector -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/…

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Export values grow by $5 billion off the back of record red meat production 4:34

21d ago4:34

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The value of Australian Agricultural Exports has surged $5 billion in the past financial year off the back of red meat exports reaching an all-time high. It's the second highest export year on record with agriculture now accounting for just over 15 percent of the nation's total exported goods. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Bendigo Bank Agrib…

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# 31 He wants to save your pet with cryo - The Kai Micah Mills interview 2:08:54

21d ago2:08:54

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When you give a child a pet, you also expose them to death—since most pets pass away long before their owners. But what if we could cryopreserve Buddy or Tiger, and bring them back from suspended animation once we have a cure for what ended their lives? Kai Micah Mills is a pioneering figure in radical life extension and biostasis. As the founder o…

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Element Discovery 17:48

21d ago17:48

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Scientists are still adding to the periodic table and expanding what we know about matter. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, researchers are creating entirely new elements that can’t be found in nature and exist for only moments. In this episode, we step into the world of superheavy element discovery to understand how these rare atoms are …

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National Rural News Tuesday September 9 15:42

22d ago15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday September 9 In today's National Rural News: Trade restrictions imposed on Tasmanian potatoes, SA government launches advertising campaign to prop up seafood industry, fodder prices coming down from record highs -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rural…

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Hay and straw prices coming down from record high levels 4:15

22d ago4:15

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Fodder prices have begun to fall, after hitting record highs in winter. Pasture hay hit a peak of $700 a tonne in July but farmers are now paying between $440 - $530 a tonne. Despite easing prices, the industry warns supply pressures could remain heading into the warmer months. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Fodder Industry Associa…

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National Rural News Monday September 8 15:42

23d ago15:42

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National Rural News Monday September 8 In today's National Rural News: Farmers and industry convene for the National Drought Forum, concern U.S tariffs on Australian goods could rise, food security to focus of the NSW CWA branch -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcas…

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Farmers and politicians gather for the National Drought Forum 4:40

23d ago4:40

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Politicians, lobby groups and industry are coming together to discuss the drought hampering much of Southern Australia. The National Drought Forum gets underway in South Australia today. The National Farmers Federation will be joined by producers and government to discuss ways to better manage dry conditions. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Pr…

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Retrocausality Again

23d ago

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From 2007: 2007 Science News by Ian Woolf, Human evolution by Marc West, Retrocausality by Tim Baynes, Sperm wars by Darren Osbourne, Science predictions for 2007 by Jacqui Hayes,Lachlan Whatmore, Catherine Beehag, Ian Woolf and Marc West.Produced and presented by Tilly Boleyn Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying v…

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344. Wulf Moon Discusses Three Lessons from the Blind Skier or the Nine Elements of Story Structure 1:03:00

25d ago1:03:00

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Today’s guest is Wulf Moon, who many of you already know from any of our past three interviews since he was on as a Writer winner in Volume 35 back in 2019 with his short story “Super Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler.”Wulf Moon won his first writing award at the age of 15 and has now won over 60 awards in writing and 30 in public speakin…

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National Rural News Friday September 5 15:42

26d ago15:42

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National Rural News Friday September 5 In today's National Rural News: Industry calls for standardised strategy for mulesed wool, avocado industry eyeing new export markets, a rough timeline for virtual fencing in NSW -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnys…

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Avocado industry eyeing new export markets 5:18

26d ago5:18

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The Avocado industry is looking to broaden its export markets after years of oversupply. 150 thousand tonnes of avocados is forecast for the 2026 season, a similar level to what has been produced in recent years. China has been touted as the next major export market. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Avocados Australia Chief Executive John Tyas …

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National Rural News Thursday September 4 15:42

27d ago15:42

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National Rural News Thursday September 4 In today's National Rural News: New milk season starts with a dip in production, winter storms delay exports from WA, ACCC cracking down on cartel activity -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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New milk season starts with a dip in production 3:35

27d ago3:35

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The national milk production figures for the new milk season show a four percent decline on last year. 556 million litres of milk was produced across the country in July, the first month of the new milk season. Analysts say the production figures are being influenced by colder temperatures and drought pressures. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with…

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