Bill Woods talks with DR AMY CLARKE, Senior Lecturer in History, specializing in built heritage and material culture, University of the Sunshine Coast about why towns build big things like the Big Banana and the big pineapple.

Are they economic saviors and do we really need big things, is bigger really better? 

Bill Woods talks with DR AMY CLARKE, Senior Lecturer in History, specializing in built heritage and material culture, University of the Sunshine Coast about why towns build big things like the Big Banana and the big pineapple.
Are they economic saviors and do we really need big things, is bigger really better?&nbsp;

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Executive Producer: Charlie Meller
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Publisher: Nine Radio

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley
Credits: Host: John Stanley Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple
Publisher: Nine Radio

FULL SHOW | Nights With John Stanley - 19 March 2026

Audiophile Frank Iuston joins John to talk about all things sound and audio history. Frank can be contacted on frankiuston2@gmail.com for audio digitising enquiries.


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Audiophile Frank Iuston joins John to talk about all things sound and audio history. Frank can be contacted on frankiuston2@gmail.com for audio digitising enquiries.
 Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

Frank's Treasure Trove - 18 March 2026

Stop overpaying for the basics. Join Australia’s leading bill-buster Joel Gibson and John Stanley for your weekly masterclass in beating the cost-of-living crisis.


Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

Stop overpaying for the basics. Join Australia&rsquo;s leading bill-buster Joel Gibson and John Stanley for your weekly masterclass in beating the cost-of-living crisis.
 Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

Why do towns build ‘Big’ Things?

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