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- Society & Culture
Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.
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The Year That Made Me: Brian Aliganyira, 2014
Because of his sexuality, Brian Aliganyira - a Ugandan man - lost his media career. He’s been attacked, run off the road, and had his health clinic raided.
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A documentary homage to Jim Henson
A new documentary directed by Ron Howard features the life and work of Muppet mastermind, Jim Henson. As part of 'Idea Man' , the Wilkins and Wontkins commercials that were previously thought to be lost have been recovered.
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Ukraine’s resilient culture expressed through it's artists
The resilience of Ukrainian art and culture, past and present, is on display at Monash University, in an exhibition called ‘Hoping Against Hope’, featuring the work of major Ukrainian poets and artists.
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Illegal tin mines linked to increase in croc attacks in Indonesia
Indonesia has the highest crocodile attack rate in the world, largely due to the proliferation of illegal tin mines. But a lack of a data for remote areas means many attacks go undocumented.
Guest: Brandon Sideleau, wildlife biologist and founder of CrocAttack - a worldwide database tracking incidents between humans and crocs. -
Papua New Guinea conflicted over China’s expanding influence
As China extends its influence in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea finds itself in a uniquely challenging position; caught between allies and desperate to avoid further conflict.