Northern Tasmania Community Stories
Northern Tasmania Community Stories
Playlist by Northern Tasmania Community StoriesA range of local stories that have been previously broadcasted on Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio.Follow the podcast:
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Lucie Thorne
Hard to believe the Tasmanian Poetry Festival has been running for 40 years .... the brainchild of local poet Tim Thorne.... and the tradition continues this year. A special event was held to launch season 2024 ... the Launceston launch of a special publication "Tim Thorne Greatest Hits" -- a sp…
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Cinq et Sept - Dr Jane Woollard
The Fiends of Theatre North have held another Cinq et Sept and invited Dr Jane Woollard back to the "stage" for Scandals, Squabbles and Artistic Ambition: Further adventures with Tasmania's theatrical ghosts of the 1830s and 40s. It is known that performers in the 1830s and 40s travelled extensive…
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Ade Ishs - International Jazz Day
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. In Tasmania, Ade Ishs is having a special after…
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The Scotsman & The Stovies
When a Scotsman emigrates to Australia, the mere mention of whiskey is enough to organise a gig in a Tasmanian distillery. For Graeme McColgan, it meant having to source/borrow audio equipment. A chance meeting in northwest Tasmania to borrow some gear led to making music with two well known Tasma…
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Cinq et Sept - Theatre that Changed Me
Friends of Theatre North in Launceston continue to hold regular conversations for its theatre going members and the public. In 2024, these talks have been badged "Cinq et Sept" - just another name for an enjoyable early evening, centered on good company and convivial conversation. On March 21, t…
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36th John West Memorial Lecture
A Good Riddance: The Inception of Criminal Deportation in Colonial Australia Over the past decade, many Australians have become familiar with the concept of criminal deportation. Since December 2014, more than 3,000 people have been deported from Australia, with around 60% being returned to Aotea…
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Theatre North Conversation, March 2022 - Pat Woods
The first of this year’s Friends of Theatre North Community Conversations for 2022. These conversations are insightful, fun and fascinating. First up, it’s a chat with a stalwart of the Deloraine Dramatic Society - Patricia Woods. From almost the first day of moving to Deloraine, Pat has been at th…
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34th John West Memorial Lecture - Dr Alison Alexander
Held on March 3rd, 2022, at the University of Tasmania and organised by the Launceston Historical Society, Dr Alison Alexander spoke on John West's role in the anti-transportation battle and the fight against transportation in the 1840s. The Reverend John West was the first editorial writer with lo…
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Theatre North Conversation, November 2021 - Launceston Musical Society 40th Anniversary
Another insightful, fun and fascinating evening, as we go into Conversation with members of the Launceston Musical Society - celebrating the 40th anniversary of this wonderful institution. Since 1981, the Launceston Musical Society has entertained and delighted northern Tasmanian audiences with mem…
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Theatre North Conversation, September 2021 - Pearl Treasure
Join us for another insightful, fun and fascinating morning, as we go into Conversation with Pearl Treasure (yes that is her real name)!Pearl's first appearance onstage was at the age of 5 when she danced in the Launceston competitions. Her love and participation in theatre has continued her whole …
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