Australian Culture: heard but not seen

Description

Exploratory article on "the remarkable and largely forgotten story of ABC’s original flagship, the now world-renowned Radio National" by broadcaster and ABC Alumni, Sharon Carleton written as part of a new series for the ABC's 90th year. Carleton interviewed Dr Virginia Madsen and draws on her research and expertise as lead investigator on the ARC project, Cultural Conversations: A History of ABC Radio National. Other comment is sought from fellow researcher Prof. John Potts, and prominent ABC broadcasters such as Geraldine Doogue and Robyn Williams, among other sources.

Subject

ABC Radio National, and its history, value, impact as the ABC turns 90. Key research cited from the ARC Discovery Project, Cultural Conversations: A History of ABC Radio National. Madsen interviewed and consulted for the article. The ARC Project is publicized. Published Jan 18, 2022. Online for 2022 as part of this Series.