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RN's Big Weekend of Books is getting closer, and we're thrilled to reveal a stellar lineup of authors, hosted by your favourite RN presenters. The on-air writers' festival will take place on August 6 and 7, so be sure to put it into your calendar and join our Facebook event for updates. Hear from beloved Australian writers like Sarah Winman (Still Life, Tin Man), Tim Winton (The Shepherd's Hut, Eyrie), Hannah Gadsby (Ten Steps to Nanette), Hayley Scrivenor (Dirt Town), Hetty McKinnon (To Asia With Love, Family) and many more. Plus, tune in to international talents like Patrick Radden Keefe (Rogues, Empire of Pain), Johann Hari (Stolen Focus), Claudia Durastanti (Strangers I Know, La Straniera), Joan Silber (Secrets of Happiness, Improvement), Colum McCann (Apeirogon, TransAtlantic), and others. Don't forget to register for exclusive events, including a special broadcast of The Bookshelf in front of a live audience in Sydney, and our free, online masterclass on non-fiction writing with Sarah Krasnostein (The Believer, The Trauma Cleaner). You can also submit your questions to Hannah Kent (Devotion, The Good People) through the ABC Book Club on Facebook, and hear them answered live, on air. In the meantime, we have another exciting offering for you. Next Wednesday, iconic educator and host of ABC podcast, Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent, is doing an exclusive live blog to answer all your parenting questions. Submit your burning questions for Maggie through our online form, then find the blog on the ABC News homepage next Wednesday night to read her responses. Until next time, Anna Levy, RN deputy digital editor Enjoy getting Radio National in your inbox? Forward to a friend so they can too! |
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The stolen treasure traders |
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For four months, I've been investigating Australia's vast collection of South-East Asian antiquities, and what I've found is alarming: a story of dodgy dealers, looted temples, and some of the world's most exclusive collections, writes Mario Christodoulou. |
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How much do our genes determine our life outcomes? |
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While some have criticised her, Professor Kathryn Paige Harden says acknowledging genetic differences can help to create a more socially equal world. |
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Rhys Nicholson's 'drag-adjacent' life – and how it's fuelled his comedy |
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The comedian, actor and judge of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under talks to ABC Arts about controversies from season one, his new Netflix show and surviving a "bonanza year". |
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You're invited to the ABC's on-air writers' festival, taking place on the weekend of August 6 and 7. Hear from incredible authors from around the world, hosted by your favourite RN presenters and some special guests. Join our Facebook event to get important updates about the line-up and info about exclusive events. | JOIN THE EVENT |
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Want to learn more about diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia? Join Rudi Bremer on RN's AWAYE! to hear from creatives, innovators and cultural custodians. Plus, check out our five-minute Word Up segments, hosted by Daniel Browning, to learn meaningful words in Indigenous languages from around the country. | LISTEN NOW |
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