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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Agi Bodis speaks with Dr Carly Steele (Curtin University, Perth) about researching education with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and how to enable culturally and linguisticall... more

WWII in East Timor: An Australian Army Site and Travel Guide (2/2 Commando Association of Australia, 2024) is an overdue addition to the history of a campaign that remains surprisingly little known in Australia, despite its significance to Australi... more

Hamish Maxwell-Stewart and Michael Quinlan’s Unfree Workers: Insubordination and Resistance in Convict Australia, 1788–1860 (draws

on considerable Australian legal, archival and statistical sources to

ensure that we not only see the management of u... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Agnes Bodis talks to Hannah Madin and Catherine White. Hannah is a Teaching and Learning Officer at the Department of Education in the Northern Territory (Australia), and Catherine White is a Te... more

Nuclear Archipelago: Secrets, Power and the Biggest Atomic Blast in Australia

(NewSouth, 2026) tells the shocking story of the two British atomic

weapons test series held at Western Australia's Monte Bello Islands in

1952 and 1956. Operation Hur... more

There were two days to Christmas

and Lewis felt like everything was spinning out of control. He wondered

what he would say to the judge this time. His client, Rikihana, was

already on multiple shoplifting charges. What’s a few more? Lewis thought.... more

Soldiers and Bushmen: The Australian Army in South Africa, 1899–1902 (Cambridge UP, 2025) by Dr. Thomas Richardson examines the commitment to what was expected to be a short war. It presents a thematic, analytical history of the birth of the Australi... more

Reclaiming Colonial Architecture (Routledge, 2024) explores the built inheritance of colonialism and considers how architects, heritage practitioners, students, communities, and activists might narrate, care for, transform, or challenge them today. ... more

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Hamish Maxwell-Stewart
Professor of heritage and digital humanities at the University of New England
University of New England
Episode: Hamish Maxwell-Stewart and Michael Quinlan, "Unfree Workers: Insubordination and Resistance in Convict Australia, 1788–1860" (Springer Nature, 2022)
Michael Quinlan
Former head of industrial relations, author on labor history
University of New South Wales
Episode: Hamish Maxwell-Stewart and Michael Quinlan, "Unfree Workers: Insubordination and Resistance in Convict Australia, 1788–1860" (Springer Nature, 2022)
Hannah Madin
Teaching and Learning Officer at the Department of Education in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory Department of Education
Episode: Taking The Scenic Route To High Quality Education For Indigenous Students
Catherine White
Teaching and Learning Coach in Secondary Education
Northern Territory Department of Education
Episode: Taking The Scenic Route To High Quality Education For Indigenous Students
Elizabeth Tynan
Professor, James Cook University
James Cook University
Episode: Elizabeth Tynan, "Nuclear Archipelago: Secrets, Power and the Biggest Atomic Blast in Australia" (NewSouth, 2026)
Asher Emanuel
Writer and lawyer, author of The Valley Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City
Wellington, New Zealand
Episode: Asher Emanuel, "The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City" (Bridget Williams Books, 2026)
Tom Richardson
Historian of Australian military history
UNSW Canberra
Episode: Thomas Richardson, "Soldiers and Bushmen: The Australian Army in South Africa, 1899–1902" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Tania Sengupta
Co-author and editor of Reclaiming Colonial Architecture
Reclaiming Colonial Architecture editors (RBO Publishing)
Episode: Tania Sengupta and Stuart King eds., "Reclaiming Colonial Architecture" (Routledge, 2024)
Stuart King
Co-author and editor of Reclaiming Colonial Architecture
Reclaiming Colonial Architecture editors (RBO Publishing)
Episode: Tania Sengupta and Stuart King eds., "Reclaiming Colonial Architecture" (Routledge, 2024)

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Morteza Hajizadeh
Host of The New Books Network; interviewer and episode host

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Taking The Scenic Route To High Quality Education For Indigenous Students
Q: How does the mismatch between language of schooling and students' home languages affect learning in the Northern Territory?
The mismatch creates barriers to accessing content and requires teachers to adapt curriculum and assessment, using students' languages and cultural knowledge to demonstrate understanding while gradually building English proficiency.
Elizabeth Tynan, "Nuclear Archipelago: Secrets, Power and the Biggest Atomic Blast in Australia" (NewSouth, 2026)
Q: What happened to the servicemen and the people involved as a result of these tests?
Service personnel and crew aboard ships like the HMS Plym faced exposure to fallout with limited health monitoring and long-term consequences, including cancers and other health issues among veterans, a narrative that continues to prompt calls for redress and recognition.
Elizabeth Tynan, "Nuclear Archipelago: Secrets, Power and the Biggest Atomic Blast in Australia" (NewSouth, 2026)
Q: Can you tell us why this place was selected for the nuclear bomb test?
Britain needed a maritime test site with a remote location and little infrastructure, but also favorable political conditions within Australia; Monte Bello was chosen because it offered a range of logistical and strategic advantages, despite significant drawbacks like distance from Britain and lack of water.
Thomas Richardson, "Soldiers and Bushmen: The Australian Army in South Africa, 1899–1902" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: Could you start us off please by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?
Dr. Tom Richardson explains his background as a historian of Australian military history at UNSW Canberra, notes how he was encouraged by senior academics to study the Australian experience in South Africa, and describes how uncensored letters and newspapers became crucial sources that enabled a fresh perspective on the war.
Many Cultures, One Hope: Cultural Competence in the Uniting Church with guest Reverend Seforosa Carroll
Q: What does cultural competence mean to you?
It means being able to engage across cultures with humility, empathy, and self-awareness, recognizing that you don't have all the answers and there is always more to learn.

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The show features scholarly conversations that unpack recently published works on Australian and New Zealand studies, with a strong emphasis on history, culture, colonial legacies, language, and public-facing scholarship. Episodes commonly pair a researcher or author with another expert to illuminate archival material, contested histories, and contemporary debates in areas like Indigenous knowledge, museums, architecture, education, and public health. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous academic analysis with accessible storytelling, often connecting past events to present-day discussions about sovereignty, justice, and cultural competence. This audience-appropriate approach—paired with a steady stream of high-profile authors and in... more

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