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What makes someone a Celebrity and not just famous? Does Celebrity mean living a rich, lavish lifestyle, or is it someone who influences others with what they buy and how they behave? Can anyone get that 15 minutes of fame? Is it more accessible these days to become a celebrity through social media?
Suzanne Hill delved into Celebrity with Dr Susie Khamis, Senior Lecturer in Public Communication at the University of Technology Sydney. Along with Karlie Rutherford, Entertainment Writer for the Daily Telegraph s Sydney Confidential and has worked for several magazines like New Idea and That s Life. Why do we have such an interest in celebrity culture? Why do we focus on its dark side?
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In the first episode of this 4 part series food writer Hetty McKinnon presents a history of Australian tea consumption.
Teas long shelf life, easy transportation, and thirst quenching ability had us brewing in record numbers across the Empire.
Demand for tea leaves grew steadily up until the second world war. Shipped in from Asia, we couldn t get enough of it.
But during the 1950 s our habits began to change. Rationing compelled us to seek alternatives, and post war migrants brought new tastes.
But the tea bag fought back!
Guests:
Jacqui Newling, Historian and Gastronomer at Sydney Living Museums