Richard Trudgen and Djiniyini Gondarra talk about how cowrie shells were used as money around the world. Yolngu called cowrie shell necklaces & arm/ankle bracelets 'maniy-maniy'. Pronounced money-money.
Podcast 44. This is the fifth podcast of seven where Richard Trudgen and Nikunu Yunupingu look at solar hot water systems and how you can save money by saving power. Click here to learn more.
Podcast 45. This is the sixth podcast of seven, discussing the difference between solar panels and electricity. How do solar panels work and why are they important? Find out here.
Richard Trudgen and Djiniyini Gondarra talk the history of money around the world. Beginning with travelling to other lands to trade goods without money.
Podcast 46. This is the last podcast of seven where Richard Trudgen and Nikunu Yunupingu talk money and electricity. Did you know EVERYONE has to pay for power?
Richard Trudgen and Djiniyini Gondarra. What happened after the Macassan trade stopped? The story of welfare, missions and the breakdown of Aboriginal business culture..
Podcast 67. Maratja Dhamarrandji and Richard Trudgen discuss why Yolngu are poor and Balanda are rich. They explore how the idea that 'knowledge is power' relates to this.
Podcast 43. This is the fourth podcast of seven where Richard Trudgen explains to Nikunu Yunupingu what a circuit breaker is and what happens when something short circuits.
Podcast 42. This is the third podcast of seven where Nikunu Yunupingu and Richard Trudgen talk about how the government helps subsidise power on some homelands and communities.
Podcast 41. This is the second podcast of seven where Nikunu Yunupingu asks the questions "How does power work and is it free?" Find out the answers here.
Podcast 40. This is the first podcast of 7 where Nikunu Yunupingu and Richard Trudgen discuss the confusion some people have around paying for power. Did you know that power is sold as a quantity? Click here to learn more!
