That's History -- Elsie: A Refuge Away From Home -- It's 20 years this month since Australia's first women's refuge was opened in inner Sydney. “Elsie” refuge for women and children went on to spawn many others. The program hears from one of the founders, feminist writer Anne Summers. ABC Radio National, Friday, March 18, 7.10pm.
Back Catalogue -- The Thousand Best Songs -- Rock critic Dave Marsh selects what he considers to be the best songs recorded since 1950, featuring such greats as Steppenwolf, BB King, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, the Temptations and many more. 2NUR-FM, Friday, March 18, 7.30pm.
The 1993 Boyer Lectures -- Getano Lui -- Getano Lui (junior) is an active community leader in the Torres Straits. Lui will discuss indigenous rights and the future of Torres Strait Islanders, including implications for their legal status in light of the Mabo title decision. ABC Radio National, Saturday, March 19, 1.30pm.
If You Don't Want a Catholic, Clap Your Hands -- In the north of Ireland you can sometimes pick which religious community a person comes from by the Glasgow soccer team they support -- Rangers or Celtic. Some fans will willingly spend a week's wages to cross the sea to Scotland to watch their team. This program follows one fan as she makes the trip from Belfast to a Rangers vs Celtic game. Along the way issues of religion, soccer and family come together, laced with a wry humour necessary to ensure a safe return. Made by Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE). ABC Radio National, Saturday, March 19, 3.30pm.
Indigenous Families -- The Culture Lives On -- This program looks at the Murri community in Brisbane and how families work to keep their culture alive. Produced by Tiga Bayles, Tiffany Garvey and Ross Watson at 4AAA-FM. 2SER-FM, Sunday, March 20, 10am.
Rockfile -- The Joe Jackson Band -- From 1978 to 1980 Joe Jackson, Graham Maby, Gary Sanford and “Desperate” Dave Haughton were the Joe Jackson Band, producing three albums and a string of hits. This show presents selections from their live and studio recordings. 2NUR-FM, Tuesday, March 22, 9.30pm.
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