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You’ve probably heard that famous 'Well may we say' speech made by Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam on the day he was sacked by the queen’s representative, or seen the grainy footage from the steps of old parliament house. But do you properly understand the extraordinary events leading up to the most dramatic day in Australian political history? How did The Dismissal actually happen? This audio series takes you inside the highest circles of power to uncover pieces of this story that have never been told before.

Endgame. The Hundred Days offensive brought an end to the stalemate in the trenches and saw the collapse of the Central Powers. Should the allies have occupied Germany at the end of the War, and if they had, could they have prevented WW2?Other Voices, Other Battles. Could the Entente powers have survived at the front without the assistance of troops and workers from colonised nations?

It’s 1988. Just outside of Tamworth in country New South Wales, a freight train hits someone lying on the tracks. But when a rail worker looks at the body, the scene doesn’t seem to make sense. There is a towel under the head and hardly any blood. Why are the shoes on the body so clean when there is mud all around?

All the excitement and fun of Christmas is brilliantly portrayed in these stories and songs, full of all the joy and spirit of the festive season. From the much-loved 'Eloise at Christmastime' brilliantly told by actor Sophie Lee to the rollicking 'Crisis on Christmas Eve' humorously told by Mark Mitchell, children will love this special collection. Join actor Jane Clifton as she sings 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' and Kym Lardner and friends telling a beautiful version of the traditional Christmas nativity story.

Popular Play School presenters Trisha Goddard, John Hamblin and Monica Trapaga will delight young children as they bring to life some of the silliest and funniest rhymes and songs ever written. There are some much loved favourites: 'Three Cheeky Monkeys', 'Fuzzy Wuzzy', 'Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat' and 'It’s Raining, It’s Pouring' along with a collection of great nonsense songs, including 'Miss Polly Had a Dolly', 'The Bear Went Over the Mountain', 'Michael Finnigin' and many more....

Rural Legends records some of the vast oral history of country Australia. It features heartbreaking, inspirational and entertaining stories of people who are the essence of regional and remote communities. Using a team of over 70 specialist rural reporters, the ABC has created a fascinating 40-part radio series called Rural Legends which sets out to profile some of the ordinary yet remarkable people who live outside our capital cities.

Based on the best-selling picture book which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, romp through more charming adventures in this gentle series about the love and friendship between father and son. Everyone’s favourite characters return: fun-loving Little Field Mouse, mischievous Little Grey Squirrel and tricky Little Redwood Fox are back as well as Little White Owl with her tales of mystery.

Eleven dinosaur stories from Australia's favourite children's program, Play School.... Stomp, stomp, stomp her comes a big collection of dinosaur stories for four to six-year-olds read by Justine, Andrew, Rhys and Leah.

Our beloved Agony Aunts and Uncles return in a new six-part series covering a diverse range of topics that will get you thinking, keep you wondering and make you laugh. This series includes:The Agony of the Body, The Agony of God, The Agony of Secrets, The Agony of Flirting, The Agony of School, and The Agony of Ageing. Featuring Waleed Aly, Lawrence Mooney, Yumi Stynes, Dave O'Neil, Kate Langbroek, John Elliott, and many more.

A delightful collection of stories told by Trisha and John. They will amuse and entertain young listeners ready to cuddle up and listen to a story in bed.

A collection of splishy, sploshy, pittery-pattery rainy day stories told by Andrew, Leah, Rhys and Justine.