Trent Dalton reflects on the impact of local radio as ABC Radio Brisbane celebrates 100 years on air
As ABC Radio Brisbane celebrates 100 years of local radio, Loretta and Joel are joined by one of Brisbane's most beloved storytellers live from Queen Street Mall.
From a life lived in the backstreets of Darra to the banks of the Brisbane River, he's presented his take on the soul of our city in books like Boy Swallows Universe and Love Stories.
Trent Dalton reflects on the impact local radio has had on our city and discusses his upcoming book.
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Trent Dalton reflects on the impact of local radio as ABC Radio Brisbane celebrates 100 years on air
There's something timeless about hearing a voice tell a yarn on the radio, it's a powerful connection between life and storytelling that brings together so many. As ABC Radio Brisbane celebrates 100 years of local radio, Loretta and Joel are joined by one of Brisbane's most beloved storytellers live from Queen Street Mall. From a life lived in the backstreets of Darra to the banks of the Brisbane River, he's presented his take on the soul of our city in books like Boy Swallows Universe and Love Stories. Trent Dalton reflects on the impact local radio has had on our city and discusses his upcoming book.
