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Teaching Patrick White's The Ham Funeral

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9-10
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Critics discuss the challenges Patrick White faced getting his controversial play The Ham Funeral performed in the 1960s.

Critics discuss the challenges Patrick White faced getting his controversial play The Ham Funeral performed in the 1960s.

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This true crime story begins with the mystery of 18-year-old Trudie Adams' disappearance 40 years ago. It leads our investigators to the dark heart of Australia: high-level corruption, cover-ups, drug deals and many murders.

Barrenjoey Road

Civics and citizenship, Critical thinking, News and current affairs

Years 11-12 Civics and citizenship, Critical thinking, News and current affairs
57:15
This true crime story begins with the mystery of 18-year-old Trudie Adams' disappearance 40 years ago. It leads our investigators to the dark heart of Australia: high-level corruption, cover-ups, drug deals and many murders.
Three artists share their passion as they write and rehearse original material for The Sacred Music Festival that celebrates the religious and cultural diversity of Greater Western Sydney.

Compass: Divine Rhythms

Critical thinking, Religious studies, Personal and social capability

Years 11-12 Critical thinking, Religious studies, Personal and social capability
27:51
Three artists share their passion as they write and rehearse original material for The Sacred Music Festival that celebrates the religious and cultural diversity of Greater Western Sydney.
Australia's Goggleboxers reveal what they think of the week's best TV.

Gogglebox Australia

Media arts, Critical thinking

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, Critical thinking
48:38
Australia's Goggleboxers reveal what they think of the week's best TV.
Hitler's fascination with propaganda was born in the trenches of the First World War. There he saw it emerge as a potent tool of psychological warfare - one that he would harness to build the Nazi movement over the course of the 1920's and early 1930's. He used simple, repetitive rhetoric, striking images and symbolism and his talent as a public speaker to tap into the discontent of the German people. This episode explores Hitler's early propaganda tactics as he rose through the ranks of the Nazi Party, from PR man to ultimate leader.

Hitler's Propaganda Machine

Modern history, Critical thinking, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, Critical thinking, History
52:08
Hitler's fascination with propaganda was born in the trenches of the First World War. There he saw it emerge as a potent tool of psychological warfare - one that he would harness to build the Nazi movement over the course of the 1920's and early 1930's. He used simple, repetitive rhetoric, striking images and symbolism and his talent as a public speaker to tap into the discontent of the German people. This episode explores Hitler's early propaganda tactics as he rose through the ranks of the Nazi Party, from PR man to ultimate leader.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

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