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Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

By: Better Reading Podcast
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 Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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Episodes
  • Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future

    Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future
    Dec 21 2025
    Rachel Perkins talks to Cheryl about the continuing impact of colonisation on First Nations communities, the extraordinary legacy of her father, Charles Perkins, and his lasting influence on Australia. Rachel also speaks about the importance of the Aboriginal Australian flag as a symbol of identity and unity, and shares insights from The Australian Wars, the book she co-edited with Stephen Gapps, Mina Murray and Henry Reynolds. The Australian Wars is out now.

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    38 mins
  • Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #11

    Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #11
    Dec 17 2025
    Welcome to episode #11 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington, where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling.

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    27 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Loubna Haikal on Heritage, Immigration and the Power of Cooking

    Stories Behind The Story: Loubna Haikal on Heritage, Immigration and the Power of Cooking
    Dec 14 2025
    Loubna Haikal talks to Cheryl about their Lebanese heritage, displacement, immigration and the quiet beauty of cooking with others. She also reflects on the collaborative process behind Don’t Ask the Trees for Their Names, the powerful collection she edited and co-wrote with eight other Arab women. The book is out now.

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    33 mins
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