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Hot and dry

By The World ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking a parched part of the world. Where the skies have finally opened up. This country in the southern hemisphere has always been a hot, dry place. But lately it’s been even worse than usual. Much of it is in the grip of a 10-year drought… that’s left farms and cities alike seriously thirsty…

Sydney’s new water factory

By The World ⋅ February 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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One of the world’s thirstiest major cities is getting a taste of things to come. Starting this winter, residents of Sydney, Australia are getting some of their drinking water from a brand new desalination plant. The plant was built after years of erratic rainfall. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney. Download MP3

Gold Coast

By The World ⋅ January 11, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

We’re looking for the Gold Coast for today’s Geo Quiz. The question is… WHICH one? There’s a region of West Africa that was known as the Gold Coast in colonial times. There’s also a stretch by the same name in Florida between Palm Beach and Miami. It supposedly got its name from the gold coins that used to wash up on the beaches from sunken Spanish galleons…

Birth, Death, and Shopping in Japan

By Jason Margolis ⋅ January 6, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Prices for real estate are sky high in Tokyo, not just in life, but in death too. It’s not just expensive to die in Japan, it’s expensive to be born. At least there’s deals to be had for New Year’s shopping in Tokyo.

Also on the podcast, Russians, Indians, and Israelis have arrived in Mississippi. And they may no longer be going for Olympic gold in Australia.

Audio Slideshow: Camel Races in Australia

By The World ⋅ December 7, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Photojournalist Tim Bonham journeys deep into the Australian outback to profile Glenda Sutton. Sutton is a camel jockey, and has been since 1998. She learned how to ride in the United Arab Emirates, and now races in her native Australia. Bonham caught up with her at The Boulia Camel Races in Queensland. Download MP3

Australian drought drives camels to overrun town

By The World ⋅ November 26, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Thousands of wild camels have descended upon a small Australian down in a desperate search for water. Drought conditions in their usual habitat are forcing the camels into more populated areas. Anchor Marco Werman tells us more.

Kate Miller-Heidke

By The World ⋅ October 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Reporter Andrea Smardon introduces us to Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke. She started out as an opera singer, but now she’s a pop star.

http://www.katemillerheidke.com
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South Australia

By The World ⋅ October 22, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Head for South Australia for today’s Geo Quiz. Travelers to Australia often flock to Queensland’s sunny beaches, or to Sydney Harbor to see the sights.

Geo Answer

By The World ⋅ August 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for strip of Australian coastline bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Timor Sea to the north. The answer is the Kimberley Coast, where this week an undersea oil pipeline ruptured and is spewing crude oil and natural gas into the sea. Anchor Jeb Sharp finds out more from John Carey, director of the Pew Environment Group’s Kimberley Conservation Project.

Australian coast

By The World ⋅ August 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

We’re going to a remote corner of Australia for the Geo Quiz this time. Most of Australia’s population lives along the country’s southeastern coast. In the middle, there’s the vast and dry outback. Then, all the way in Australia’s northwestern corner, is the place we want you to name.

British hiker found alive after two week search

By The World ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with the BBC’s Nick Bryant about the case of missing 19-year-old hiker British backpacker Jamie Neale, who was found alive and well today in the Australian bush nearly two weeks after he went missing.
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Geo Quiz Answer

By The World ⋅ July 8, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The Australian town of Bundanoon is the answer to today’s Geo Quiz. This picturesque town in the mountains west of Sydney voted today to ban the sale of water in plastic bottles. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with environmental campaigner, Jon Dee, in Bundanoon.
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Australian town: No bottled water, please!

By Michael Rass ⋅ July 8, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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A small town in Australia is at the center of the Geo-Quiz this time. This picturesque town west of Sydney has voted to ban bottled water. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with environmental campaigner Jon Dee.

Surf’s up for prize-winning Australian novel

By admin ⋅ June 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Host Marco Werman reports on this year’s winner of Australia’s top literary prize. It’s called “Breath” by Tim Winton, and it’s a rarity, a world class novel about surfing.
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Tasmanian Devil on the Brink of Extinction

By admin ⋅ June 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

A deadly cancer is threatening to wipe out Tasmania’s most famous resident — the Tasmanian devil. Reporter Jake Warga has the story. Listen