The struggle to get aid into the Middle East, plus a great Australian librarian retires

The struggle to get aid into the Middle East, plus a great Australian librarian retires

54:34 Mar 26, 2026
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Millions have been made homeless by wars in the Middle East, but with access severely limited, humanitarian agencies are struggling to get aid into the region. Plus, the National Library of Australia's departing General-Director Marie-Louise Ayres reflects on a decades-long career at this cherished public institution, where she's overseen the digitisation of millions of precious Australian archives. Guests:Susanne Legena, CEO of Plan International AustraliaMat Tinkler, CEO Save the Children Australia Marie-Louise Ayres, departing Director-General, National Library of Australia
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