Published Resources Details

Radio Broadcast

Author
Kerr, Rose
Title
Kingsley Dixon shares his love for botany and the environment
In
The Science Show, ABC Radio National
Imprint
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 16 May 2026
Url
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/scienceshow/106686176
Format
HTML
Contains
Image; Sound
Description

10 minute audio

Abstract

Kingsley Dixon once looked after King's Park, Perth's exquisite green icon enjoyed by millions of visitors over the decades. He was the scientist who isolated the key ingredient of smoke vital for the growth of so many native plants in Australia. Now he has been named senior Australian in Western Australia. Kingsley shares his vision and love of the environment with Rose Kerr.

Guest:
Kingsley Dixon
Professor of Botany and Restoration
University of Western Australia
Perth WA

Interviewer:
Rose Kerr

Cultural Objects

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This Edition: 2026 May - New Office
Chunnup - Gariwerd calendar - Winter: late May to end of July - season of cockatoos
Reference: https://www.bom.gov.au/resources/indigenous-weather-knowledge/indigenous-seasonal-calendars/gariwerd-calendar#bom-anchor-list__item-chunnup-season-of-cockatoos

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