Fierce Girls
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 700 ratingsFrom skaters to singers, mountaineers to Mars mission-leaders. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. Girls who stand-up and say, "watch out world, here I come!". Do you know what they are? They're FIERCE. These are their stories. Join the amazing Amy Shark, Julie Bishop, Yael Stone and more as they tell the inspiring tales of some of Australia's most extraordinary women.
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Oodgeroo Noonuccal - the girl who fought for the rights of Indigenous Australians
March 07, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen Kath Ruska's dad told her white people would never recognise Aboriginal culture, she hoped he was wrong. She became a famous poet, using her pen as a weapon to fight for Indigenous rights. Her words took her all the way to Parliament House, where she demanded the Prime Minister do more to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. But she still had an English name, so she changed it to Aboriginal language -Oodgeroo, meaning paper bark, and Noonuccal, the name of her...
Oodgeroo Noonuccal — the girl who fought for the rights of Indigenous Australians
March 07, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen Kath Ruska's dad told her white people would never recognise Aboriginal culture, she hoped he was wrong. She became a famous poet, using her pen as a weapon to fight for Indigenous rights. Her words took her all the way to Parliament House, where she demanded the Prime Minister do more to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. But she still had an English name, so she changed it to Aboriginal language -Oodgeroo, meaning paper bark, and Noonuccal, the name of her...
Ash Barty - the girl who became number one
September 27, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBWhack! Ash Barty was four years old when she hit a powerful shot at the head of her tennis coach. He said she wasn’t old enough to play but he saw how determined she was. Since then, she’s whacked millions of tennis balls and travelled away from home for months at a time to practice and play. Until, finally, she became the number one female tennis player in the whole world. Written and narrated by 11-year-old Ciara Whitehouse.
Ash Barty - The Girl Who Became Number One
September 27, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBWhack! Ash Barty was four years old when she hit a powerful shot at the head of her tennis coach. He said she wasn't old enough to play but he saw how determined she was. Since then, she's whacked millions of tennis balls and travelled away from home for months at a time to practice and play. Until, finally, she became the number one female tennis player in the whole world. Written and narrated by 11-year-old Ciara Whitehouse.
Ash Barty — the girl who became number one
September 27, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MBWhack! Ash Barty was four years old when she hit a powerful shot at the head of her tennis coach. He said she wasn’t old enough to play but he saw how determined she was. Since then, she’s whacked millions of tennis balls and travelled away from home for months at a time to practice and play. Until, finally, she became the number one female tennis player in the whole world. Written and narrated by 11-year-old Ciara Whitehouse.
Catherine Hamlin - the girl who helped the women that no one else would
September 27, 2020 16:20 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWhen a woman has a baby, sometimes things can go wrong. When you are in a poor country, those things often don't get fixed. Dr Catherine Hamlin saw these women needed help and decided to do something about it. She devoted her life to working in the poorest villages in Ethiopia saving thousands of women's lives. She did it all with kindness and determination. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Eliza Naftzger.
Catherine Hamlin — the girl who helped the women that no one else would
September 27, 2020 16:20 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBWhen a woman has a baby, sometimes things can go wrong. When you are in a poor country, those things often don't get fixed. Dr Catherine Hamlin saw these women needed help and decided to do something about it. She devoted her life to working in the poorest villages in Ethiopia saving thousands of women's lives. She did it all with kindness and determination. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Eliza Naftzger.
Catherine Hamlin - The Girl Who Helped The Women That No One Else Would
September 27, 2020 16:20 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWhen a woman has a baby, sometimes things can go wrong. When you are in a poor country, those things often don't get fixed. Dr Catherine Hamlin saw these women needed help and decided to do something about it. She devoted her life to working in the poorest villages in Ethiopia saving thousands of women's lives. She did it all with kindness and determination. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Eliza Naftzger.
Nova Peris - the girl who won gold in two sports then got elected to parliament
September 27, 2020 16:10 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBYou know those girls who are great at sport? That was Nova. She practised hockey endlessly in her backyard until one day she became the first Indigenous woman to win an Olympic gold medal but she wasn't finished. She went on to win a gold medal in sprinting, and then took her courage and energy into politics, becoming Australia's first Indigenous woman to be elected to Federal Parliament. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Sibella Collins.
Nova Peris — the girl who won gold in two sports then got elected to parliament
September 27, 2020 16:10 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBYou know those girls who are great at sport? That was Nova. She practised hockey endlessly in her backyard until one day she became the first Indigenous woman to win an Olympic gold medal but she wasn't finished. She went on to win a gold medal in sprinting, and then took her courage and energy into politics, becoming Australia's first Indigenous woman to be elected to Federal Parliament. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Sibella Collins.
Nova Peris - The Girl Who Won Gold In Two Sports Then Got Elected To Parliament
September 27, 2020 16:10 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBYou know those girls who are great at sport? That was Nova. She practised hockey endlessly in her backyard until one day she became the first Indigenous woman to win an Olympic gold medal but she wasn't finished. She went on to win a gold medal in sprinting, and then took her courage and energy into politics, becoming Australia's first Indigenous woman to be elected to Federal Parliament. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Sibella Collins.
Dorothea MacKellar - the girl who wrote poems and broke all the rules
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBDorothea loved to write. So much, that she would write stories and poems in her own secret code. She had a passion for the beauty of the Australian landscape, and her poetry was so good that people all over the world read it. Dorothea wrote one of Australia's most famous poems — My Country. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Amalia MacKellar.
Dorothea MacKellar - The Girl Who Wrote Poems And Broke All The Rules
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBDorothea loved to write. So much, that she would write stories and poems in her own secret code. She had a passion for the beauty of the Australian landscape, and her poetry was so good that people all over the world read it. Dorothea wrote one of Australia's most famous poems — My Country. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Amalia MacKellar.
Dorothea MacKellar — the girl who wrote poems and broke all the rules
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBDorothea loved to write. So much, that she would write stories and poems in her own secret code. She had a passion for the beauty of the Australian landscape, and her poetry was so good that people all over the world read it. Dorothea wrote one of Australia's most famous poems — My Country. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Amalia MacKellar.
Rhiannan Iffland — the girl who overcame her fears and became a world champion cliff diver
September 27, 2020 15:50 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBHave you ever stood on a 10m diving board and peered down? It's a long way. Rhiannan Iffland, world champion cliff diver, leaps off at least double that! That's taller than a telephone pole and as big as a Brachiosaurus. But it's not easy. She had to conquer her fears to become the best. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Evie Bond.
Rhiannan Iffland - The Girl Who Overcame Her Fears And Became A World Champion Cliff Diver
September 27, 2020 15:50 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHave you ever stood on a 10m diving board and peered down? It's a long way. Rhiannan Iffland, world champion cliff diver, leaps off at least double that! That's taller than a telephone pole and as big as a Brachiosaurus. But it's not easy. She had to conquer her fears to become the best. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Evie Bond.
Rhiannan Iffland - the girl who overcame her fears and became a world champion cliff diver
September 27, 2020 15:50 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHave you ever stood on a 10m diving board and peered down? It's a long way. Rhiannan Iffland, world champion cliff diver, leaps off at least double that! That's taller than a telephone pole and as big as a Brachiosaurus. But it's not easy. She had to conquer her fears to become the best. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Evie Bond.
Adelaide Miethke - the girl who used radio to teach kids from the bush
September 27, 2020 15:40 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBAsthma stopped Adelaide Miethke from playing outside with other kids. She felt alone and trapped. So when she grew up and became a teacher, she had an idea. Adelaide realised that outback kids were isolated just like she was. She invented the School of the Air to teach kids from the bush using a two-way radio! Then she fought boldly for female teachers to get the same pay as male teachers. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Ellua Boyd.
Adelaide Miethke — the girl who used radio to teach kids from the bush
September 27, 2020 15:40 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBAsthma stopped Adelaide Miethke from playing outside with other kids. She felt alone and trapped. So when she grew up and became a teacher, she had an idea. Adelaide realised that outback kids were isolated just like she was. She invented the School of the Air to teach kids from the bush using a two-way radio! Then she fought boldly for female teachers to get the same pay as male teachers. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Ellua Boyd.
Adelaide Miethke - The Girl Who Used Radio To Teach Kids From The Bush
September 27, 2020 15:40 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBAsthma stopped Adelaide Miethke from playing outside with other kids. She felt alone and trapped. So when she grew up and became a teacher, she had an idea. Adelaide realised that outback kids were isolated just like she was. She invented the School of the Air to teach kids from the bush using a two-way radio! Then she fought boldly for female teachers to get the same pay as male teachers. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Ellua Boyd.
INTRODUCING - Fierce Girls Series 5
September 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBWe asked you to send us stories of your Fierce Girls, and a mountain of magnificent stories hit our inbox! So this International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, you’ll hear six inspiring stories written by Fierce listeners just like you.
INTRODUCING — Fierce Girls Series 5
September 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 minute - 15.7 MBWe asked you to send us stories of your Fierce Girls, and a mountain of magnificent stories hit our inbox! So this International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, you’ll hear six inspiring stories written by Fierce listeners just like you.
PRESENTS - Mackaroy Uncovered
June 26, 2020 00:40 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBWe wanted to share a new podcast from the ABC that we think you'll love. In the quiet Australian country town of Mackaroy, something really strange is happening. The School's principal has disappeared, the whole town's internet keeps crashing every night, and people are being watched. 14 year old best friends Tang and Mitch are on the case, but someone really doesn't want them to find out the truth. Join them over eight episodes as they try to uncover the secret of what's really going on in ...
PRESENTS — Mackaroy Uncovered
June 25, 2020 14:40 - 2 minutes - 29.7 MBWe wanted to share a new podcast from the ABC that we think you'll love. In the quiet Australian country town of Mackaroy, something really strange is happening. The School's principal has disappeared, the whole town's internet keeps crashing every night, and people are being watched. 14 year old best friends Tang and Mitch are on the case, but someone really doesn't want them to find out the truth. Join them over eight episodes as they try to uncover...
PRESENTS — The Fierce Girls competition is back!
March 07, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.17 MBWould you like to be part of Fierce Girls? Well...get writing! We're running a competition for our Fierce listeners and we're on the hunt for amazing stories about Australian Fierce Girls!
PRESENTS - The Fierce Girls competition is back!
March 07, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBWould you like to be part of Fierce Girls? Well...get writing! We're running a competition for our Fierce listeners and we're on the hunt for amazing stories about Australian Fierce Girls!
PRESENTS - The Fierce Girls Competition Is Back!
March 07, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBWould you like to be part of Fierce Girls? Well...get writing! We're running a competition for our Fierce listeners and we're on the hunt for amazing stories about Australian Fierce Girls!
Bindi Irwin — the girl who is fighting to save the planet
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBBindi was only eight-years-old when she said goodbye to her hero, her dad — Steve Irwin. She did it in front of millions of people all over the world who were watching his funeral. Even though it was the saddest time of her life, Bindi decided that she would carry on her dad’s dream. To "save one, save the species" and help all the animals of the world. Narrated by Australia’s first female Governor-General, Dame Quentin Bryce.
Bindi Irwin - the girl who is fighting to save the planet
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBBindi was only eight-years-old when she said goodbye to her hero, her dad — Steve Irwin. She did it in front of millions of people all over the world who were watching his funeral. Even though it was the saddest time of her life, Bindi decided that she would carry on her dad’s dream. To "save one, save the species" and help all the animals of the world. Narrated by Australia’s first female Governor-General, Dame Quentin Bryce.
Bindi Irwin - The Girl Who Is Fighting To Save The Planet
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBBindi was only eight-years-old when she said goodbye to her hero, her dad — Steve Irwin. She did it in front of millions of people all over the world who were watching his funeral. Even though it was the saddest time of her life, Bindi decided that she would carry on her dad's dream. To "save one, save the species" and help all the animals of the world. Narrated by Australia's first female Governor-General, Dame Quentin Bryce.
PRESENTS – The Story Store
November 30, 2019 14:30 - 2 minutes - 6.85 MBLooking for more great stories? Try The Story Store, by our friends at CBC podcasts. It’s the show where kids request ANY kind of story they want to hear. Then, CBC Kids hosts Mr Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn bring that story to life! It's a lot of fun to listen to in the car, or when you’re sick of reading stories and you want to listen to some instead.
Fanny Finch - the girl who voted
November 28, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFanny Finch was an orphan who ended up in Castlemaine during the Victorian goldrush. She was a single mother of four, and a savvy businesswoman who ran a successful restaurant feeding the hungry fossickers. Fanny thought it was unfair that only men got to vote for who would be in charge, so one day, she cast her own vote. Narrated by teacher, historian, and Fanny’s great, great, great granddaughter, Alice Garner.
Fanny Finch - The Girl Who Voted
November 28, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFanny Finch was an orphan who ended up in Castlemaine during the Victorian goldrush. She was a single mother of four, and a savvy businesswoman who ran a successful restaurant feeding the hungry fossickers. Fanny thought it was unfair that only men got to vote for who would be in charge, so one day, she cast her own vote. Narrated by teacher, historian, and Fanny's great, great, great granddaughter, Alice Garner.
Fanny Finch — the girl who voted
November 28, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBFanny Finch was an orphan who ended up in Castlemaine during the Victorian goldrush. She was a single mother of four, and a savvy businesswoman who ran a successful restaurant feeding the hungry fossickers. Fanny thought it was unfair that only men got to vote for who would be in charge, so one day, she cast her own vote. Narrated by teacher, historian, and Fanny’s great, great, great granddaughter, Alice Garner.
Jackie French - the girl with dyslexia who became a famous author
November 21, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBJackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never pl...
Jackie French - The Girl With Dyslexia Who Became A Famous Author
November 21, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBJackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never pl...
Jackie French — the girl with dyslexia who became a famous author
November 21, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 6.85 MBJackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never pl...
Dr Abigail Allwood - the girl who looks for life on Mars
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAbigail Allwood never thought she'd be a scientist. In fact, she was terrible at science when she was at school. Now, she is searching for life on Mars! She’s the boss of a whole team of NASA scientists who are sending a robot she designed into space. How did she do it? Turns out there’s a universe of possibilities out there ... as long as you reach for the stars. Narrated by Australia’s first female foreign minister Julie Bishop
Dr Abigail Allwood - The Girl Who Looks For Life On Mars
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAbigail Allwood never thought she'd be a scientist. In fact, she was terrible at science when she was at school. Now, she is searching for life on Mars! She's the boss of a whole team of NASA scientists who are sending a robot she designed into space. How did she do it? Turns out there's a universe of possibilities out there ... as long as you reach for the stars. Narrated by Australia's first female foreign minister Julie Bishop
Dr Abigail Allwood — the girl who looks for life on Mars
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 6.85 MBAbigail Allwood never thought she'd be a scientist. In fact, she was terrible at science when she was at school. Now, she is searching for life on Mars! She’s the boss of a whole team of NASA scientists who are sending a robot she designed into space. How did she do it? Turns out there’s a universe of possibilities out there ... as long as you reach for the stars. Narrated by Australia’s first female foreign minister Julie Bishop
Dame Nellie Melba - the girl who became the world's most famous singer
November 07, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNellie's singing and humming around the house used to drive her dad crazy. But she always wanted to be a professional performer. She sailed to Europe to chase her dream and became the greatest opera singer in the world. She demanded to be paid exactly what a world-famous opera singer was worth — lots — and raised enormous amounts of money for charity. Narrated by singer-songwriter Dami Im.
Dame Nellie Melba - The Girl Who Became The World's Most Famous Singer
November 07, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNellie's singing and humming around the house used to drive her dad crazy. But she always wanted to be a professional performer. She sailed to Europe to chase her dream and became the greatest opera singer in the world. She demanded to be paid exactly what a world-famous opera singer was worth — lots — and raised enormous amounts of money for charity. Narrated by singer-songwriter Dami Im.
Dame Nellie Melba — the girl who became the world’s most famous singer
November 07, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBNellie's singing and humming around the house used to drive her dad crazy. But she always wanted to be a professional performer. She sailed to Europe to chase her dream and became the greatest opera singer in the world. She demanded to be paid exactly what a world-famous opera singer was worth — lots — and raised enormous amounts of money for charity. Narrated by singer-songwriter Dami Im.
Mary MacKillop — the girl who became a saint
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 18.2 MBMary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. She had a dream to educate poor kids and she fiercely stood up against powerful priests for what she thought was right. Narrated by star of Little Lunch and Home and Away actor Olivia Deeble.
Mary MacKillop - The Girl Who Became A Saint
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBMary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. She had a dream to educate poor kids and she fiercely stood up against powerful priests for what she thought was right. Narrated by star of Little Lunch and Home and Away actor Olivia Deeble.
Mary MacKillop - the girl who became a saint
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBMary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. She had a dream to educate poor kids and she fiercely stood up against powerful priests for what she thought was right. Narrated by star of Little Lunch and Home and Away actor Olivia Deeble.
Alyssa Azar - the girl who climbed the world's highest mountains
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen Alyssa Azar was eight-years-old, she decided she wanted to climb Mt Everest. She trained for years and years, through wind, cold, rain, and snow. And finally, at 19-years-old, she was ready. She faced an avalanche, an earthquake, and the world’s most dangerous place — the "death zone". But still, Alyssa didn’t let anything stop her in her quest to be on top of the world. Narrated by gold-medal winning Paralympic swimmer, Ellie Cole.
Alyssa Azar — the girl who climbed the world’s highest mountains
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 6.85 MBWhen Alyssa Azar was eight-years-old, she decided she wanted to climb Mt Everest. She trained for years and years, through wind, cold, rain, and snow. And finally, at 19-years-old, she was ready. She faced an avalanche, an earthquake, and the world’s most dangerous place — the "death zone". But still, Alyssa didn’t let anything stop her in her quest to be on top of the world. Narrated by gold-medal winning Paralympic swimmer, Ellie Cole.
Alyssa Azar - The Girl Who Climbed The World's Highest Mountains
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen Alyssa Azar was eight-years-old, she decided she wanted to climb Mt Everest. She trained for years and years, through wind, cold, rain, and snow. And finally, at 19-years-old, she was ready. She faced an avalanche, an earthquake, and the world's most dangerous place — the "death zone". But still, Alyssa didn't let anything stop her in her quest to be on top of the world. Narrated by gold-medal winning Paralympic swimmer, Ellie Cole.
Mary Ann Bugg — the girl who became a fierce bushranger
October 17, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 6.85 MBMary Ann Bugg was an Aboriginal woman who became a savvy bushranger and accomplice to Captain Thunderbolt. Mary Ann was the bushranger's spy, riding ahead into towns to check for police. She used her bush skills to gather and hunt food for the group of bushrangers she rode with. Mary Ann used her first-class education and stunning beauty to fool the troopers and avoid being caught. Narrated by singer-songwriter Thelma Plum.