Australian Highlights

By Rachel Rayner

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Description

The Australian Highlights series is the place where we find the innovative people and ideas which are not – yet! – common knowledge. 

Hosted by Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer, this series takes the form of regular podcast episodes and online articles where we explore the captivating stories behind Australia's groundbreaking creative moments. With a focus on game-changing women and Indigenous trailblazers, this collection of interviews, explainers and articles shines a light on the ingenuity and diversity that propel Australia forward.

We’ll hear from people themselves doing amazing work; industry leaders that have been inspired by innovators from our past; and those who are enabling people to step forward and be spotlighted themselves. It's a lot of fun, as we've got comedians hearing these amazing stories for the first time! 

There will bonus episodes of snippets and stories that didn't make it into the full interviews and there will be regular catch-ups where you can hear a rapporteur account of previous episodes.

So come join us. Head to our website for more information, australianhighlights.com.au, follow us on our socials, or send us an email if you know someone who should be highlighted on this show: news@australianhighlights.com.au

The production of this series is funding by the Meta Australian Journalism Fund, administered by The Walkley Foundation, and is supported by Comedy Victoria.


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Episode Date
Bonus: The creativity of comedy
May 04, 2026
Innovation or Invention
May 02, 2026
LIVE: Space food
Apr 07, 2026
LIVE: Brains and Biostats
Feb 23, 2026
Catch up
Jan 24, 2026
Indigenous Innovation
Oct 22, 2025
Ethel Anderson, art patron
Sep 16, 2025
LIVE: Heather Bray, science communicator
Aug 27, 2025
Bonus: More spiders
Jun 17, 2025
Caitlin Creak, arachnologist
Jun 14, 2025
Catch up
May 25, 2025
Bonus: Capturing creative ideas
May 10, 2025
Tricia Dearborn, poet
May 08, 2025
LIVE: Natasha Hurley-Walker, astronomer
Apr 26, 2025
Veena Sahajwalla, material engineer
Apr 10, 2025
Corey Tutt, Deadly Science founder
Apr 03, 2025
Catch up
Mar 27, 2025
Vanessa Moss, astronomer
Mar 21, 2025
The Scott sisters, scientific illustrators
Mar 13, 2025
Kat Ross, Include Her founder
Mar 07, 2025
Bonus: The Bueller Method
Feb 28, 2025
Culture Shocks
Feb 27, 2025
Catch up
Feb 20, 2025
Bonus: Radio astronomy
Feb 14, 2025
Naomi McClure-Griffiths, astronomer
Feb 14, 2025
Mik Jade, Indigital founder
Feb 08, 2025
The McDonagh Sisters, silent film producers
Feb 08, 2025
Trailer
Jan 03, 2025