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For Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, Ash sits down with Lili Greer - the founder of the Tina Greer Project which honours her late mother.

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Ash sits down with Dr Marianne Moen to discuss the importance of taking an intersectional approach to archaeology. Drawing on Dr Moen's research areas of gender archaeology and mortuary practices, the two have an in-depth discussion of the role that gender plays in our understanding of the past, and the narratives we tell ourselves.

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The NSW Government is seeking input on a proposal to grow the state's hemp industry. Ash sits down with Dr Alison Bowman, the Associate Group Director of Research Assurance for Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Biosecurity department.

They discuss the benefits of this crop on the economy, and the ways in which the state and public input can shape the crop's future.

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Ollie sits down with the one and only Ruby Fields to discuss her upcoming appearance at the Big Chill music festival, the aussie festival scene, and her passion for science and music.

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How attached to your wood heater are you?

A new pilot study being conducted in Armidale aims to examine the impacts of wood heaters on air quality and air pollution by offering homeowners the chance to switch from traditional wood heating to reverse cycle air conditioning.

Ash sits down with Dr Sharon Campbell from the University of Tasmania to discuss her work and what the study will look like.

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For World Book and Copyright Day, Ash sits down with Dr Wellett Potter and Dr Sophie Masson to discuss the intricate relationship between literature, copyright, and the impact of artificial intelligence. They explore the evolution of copyright law, the challenges posed by AI, the nuances of fan fiction, and the role of copyright in literary adaptations.

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For World Art Day Ash catches up with Dr Marty Branagan, who in addition to being the convenor of peace studies at the University of New England is also an artist and a writer with a long history of drawing inspiration from the climate and environment.

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UNE PhD student Nathan Enriquez has published a paper on dinosaur feature scales, alongside lecturers Dr Nic Campione and Dr Phil Bell. The paper looks at the nature of these feature scales and what role they may have played in dinosaur life and development.

Ash sits down with Nic to discuss his role in the paper as Nathan's supervisor, along with an exciting opportunity for students later this year.

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