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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Mary Ann Bugg - The Girl Who Became A Fierce Bushranger
October 17, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 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.
Mary Ann Bugg - the girl who became a fierce bushranger
October 17, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 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.
Tayla Harris - The Girl Who Kicked Goals Against Internet Trolls
October 10, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAs a young girl, Tayla Harris was the only girl on the football field. It didn't stop her though, she kicked butt and fought hard for her place. Now, she's a star AFLW player and a champion boxer. But her most important fight of all was against internet trolls. When Tayla was bullied savagely online for doing her job, she took a brave stand — one that will go down in history. Narrated by musician and singer, Amy Shark.
Tayla Harris - the girl who kicked goals against internet trolls
October 10, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAs a young girl, Tayla Harris was the only girl on the football field. It didn't stop her though, she kicked butt and fought hard for her place. Now, she's a star AFLW player and a champion boxer. But her most important fight of all was against internet trolls. When Tayla was bullied savagely online for doing her job, she took a brave stand — one that will go down in history. Narrated by musician and singer, Amy Shark.
Tayla Harris — the girl who kicked goals against internet trolls
October 10, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBAs a young girl, Tayla Harris was the only girl on the football field. It didn't stop her though, she kicked butt and fought hard for her place. Now, she's a star AFLW player and a champion boxer. But her most important fight of all was against internet trolls. When Tayla was bullied savagely online for doing her job, she took a brave stand — one that will go down in history. Narrated by musician and singer, Amy Shark.
Sabre Norris — the girl who shreds waves and skate parks
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBSabre Norris was just nine years old when she landed a skateboard trick no other Australian girl had ever done — the 540. She's not just a fierce skateboarder though — Sabre is also a brilliant surfer. She's refusing to let ill health stand in her way of being the best in the world — so keep your eye out for her in the skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics! Narrated by actor Claudia Karvan.
Sabre Norris — the girl who shreds waves and skate parks
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBSabre Norris was just nine years old when she landed a skateboard trick no other Australian girl had ever done — the 540. She's not just a fierce skateboarder though — Sabre is also a brilliant surfer. She's refusing to let ill health stand in her way of being the best in the world — so keep your eye out for her in the skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics! Narrated by actor Claudia Karvan.
Sabre Norris - The Girl Who Shreds Waves And Skate Parks
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBSabre Norris was just nine years old when she landed a skateboard trick no other Australian girl had ever done — the 540. She's not just a fierce skateboarder though — Sabre is also a brilliant surfer. She's refusing to let ill health stand in her way of being the best in the world — so keep your eye out for her in the skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics! Narrated by actor Claudia Karvan.
Sabre Norris - the girl who shreds waves and skate parks
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBSabre Norris was just nine years old when she landed a skateboard trick no other Australian girl had ever done — the 540. She's not just a fierce skateboarder though — Sabre is also a brilliant surfer. She's refusing to let ill health stand in her way of being the best in the world — so keep your eye out for her in the skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics! Narrated by actor Claudia Karvan.
Introducing — Fierce Girls series four
September 12, 2019 15:00 - 3 minutes - 5.76 MBWhat do rad surfer and skater, Sabre Norris, world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba and star AFL player Tayla Harris have in common? They're FIERCE! And their stories are going to be told in a brand-new series of Fierce Girls. Fierce Girls tells the stories of extraordinary Australian women read by other fierce ones like actors Yael Stone and Claudia Karvan, singer Amy Shark and Australia's first-ever female Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce. Subscribe now to hear new Fierce Girls fro...
Introducing - Fierce Girls series four
September 12, 2019 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.97 MBWhat do rad surfer and skater, Sabre Norris, world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba and star AFL player Tayla Harris have in common? They're FIERCE! And their stories are going to be told in a brand-new series of Fierce Girls. Fierce Girls tells the stories of extraordinary Australian women read by other fierce ones like actors Yael Stone and Claudia Karvan, singer Amy Shark and Australia's first-ever female Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce. Subscribe now to hear new Fierce Girls fro...
Introducing - Fierce Girls Series Four
September 12, 2019 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.97 MBWhat do rad surfer and skater, Sabre Norris, world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba and star AFL player Tayla Harris have in common? They're FIERCE! And their stories are going to be told in a brand-new series of Fierce Girls. Fierce Girls tells the stories of extraordinary Australian women read by other fierce ones like actors Yael Stone and Claudia Karvan, singer Amy Shark and Australia's first-ever female Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce. Subscribe now to hear new Fierce Girls fro...
Turia Pitt - The Girl Who Had Everything To Live For
April 04, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBTuria Pitt was running a 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in the outback when she was caught in a bushfire. Turia was really badly burnt, spent months in hospital, and was told she would never run again. But she was determined to prove the doctors wrong, because Turia knew that she could do anything if she just believed in herself. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Donna Peari.
Turia Pitt – the girl who had everything to live for
April 04, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBTuria Pitt was running a 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in the outback when she was caught in a bushfire. Turia was really badly burnt, spent months in hospital, and was told she would never run again. But she was determined to prove the doctors wrong, because Turia knew that she could do anything if she just believed in herself. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Donna Peari.
Turia Pitt - the girl who had everything to live for
April 04, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBTuria Pitt was running a 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in the outback when she was caught in a bushfire. Turia was really badly burnt, spent months in hospital, and was told she would never run again. But she was determined to prove the doctors wrong, because Turia knew that she could do anything if she just believed in herself. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Donna Peari.
Molly Kelly - the girl who followed the rabbit-proof fence home
March 28, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBMolly Kelly had a white father and an Aboriginal Mother and was just a young girl when she was taken from her home. She was stolen from her family and taken to a settlement where white people hoped to stamp out her Aboriginality. But Molly escaped and walked one thousand miles home to her family, using a rabbit-proof fence as her guide. Written and narrated by twelve-year-old Ruby Macheda. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, we want to let you know that this episode c...
Molly Kelly - The Girl Who Followed The Rabbit-proof Fence Home
March 28, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBMolly Kelly had a white father and an Aboriginal Mother and was just a young girl when she was taken from her home. She was stolen from her family and taken to a settlement where white people hoped to stamp out her Aboriginality. But Molly escaped and walked one thousand miles home to her family, using a rabbit-proof fence as her guide. Written and narrated by twelve-year-old Ruby Macheda. If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, we want to let you know that this episode c...
Molly Kelly – the girl who followed the rabbit-proof fence home
March 28, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBMolly Kelly had a white father and an Aboriginal Mother and was just a young girl when she was taken from her home. She was stolen from her family and taken to a settlement where white people hoped to stamp out her Aboriginality. But Molly escaped and walked one thousand miles home to her family, using a rabbit-proof fence as her guide. Written and narrated by twelve-year-old Ruby Macheda. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, we want to let you know that this episode c...
Irene Szoeke - The Girl Who Was Born In A Prison
March 21, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBIrene Szoeke had an incredibly tough start to life — she was born in a prison camp during World War II. She was one of the lucky ones — Irene and her family survived the war and later found a home in Australia. As she grew, Irene worked hard and asked big questions. So when an amazing new invention came to her work — a computer — Irene was the perfect person for the job. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Ariana Szoeke-Campbell.
Irene Szoeke – the girl who was born in a prison
March 21, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.85 MBIrene Szoeke had an incredibly tough start to life — she was born in a prison camp during World War II. She was one of the lucky ones — Irene and her family survived the war and later found a home in Australia. As she grew, Irene worked hard and asked big questions. So when an amazing new invention came to her work — a computer — Irene was the perfect person for the job. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Ariana Szoeke-Campbell.
Irene Szoeke - the girl who was born in a prison
March 21, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBIrene Szoeke had an incredibly tough start to life — she was born in a prison camp during World War II. She was one of the lucky ones — Irene and her family survived the war and later found a home in Australia. As she grew, Irene worked hard and asked big questions. So when an amazing new invention came to her work — a computer — Irene was the perfect person for the job. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Ariana Szoeke-Campbell.
Andrea Hah – the girl who climbed big rocks
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBAndrea Hah started to climb some of the biggest, toughest rocks in Australia better and faster than the boys. And that’s when she knew rock climbing was the sport for her. But when Ninja Warrior came to Australia, she just had to put her strength to the ultimate test. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Lily Geach.
Andrea Hah - The Girl Who Climbed Big Rocks
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBAndrea Hah started to climb some of the biggest, toughest rocks in Australia better and faster than the boys. And that's when she knew rock climbing was the sport for her. But when Ninja Warrior came to Australia, she just had to put her strength to the ultimate test. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Lily Geach.
Andrea Hah - the girl who climbed big rocks
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBAndrea Hah started to climb some of the biggest, toughest rocks in Australia better and faster than the boys. And that’s when she knew rock climbing was the sport for her. But when Ninja Warrior came to Australia, she just had to put her strength to the ultimate test. Written and narrated by thirteen-year-old Lily Geach.
Sam Kerr – the girl who became a football superstar
March 07, 2019 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.85 MBWhen Sam Kerr was a kid she spent hours upon hours kicking a soccer ball in the back yard of her suburban Perth house, dreaming of becoming an international football superstar. But how does an average kid from Australia make it big on the international stage? Practice. And more practice. Sam did so much practice she became the youngest person to ever represent Australia in football. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Maia Kelly.
Sam Kerr - the girl who became a football superstar
March 07, 2019 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.48 MBWhen Sam Kerr was a kid she spent hours upon hours kicking a soccer ball in the back yard of her suburban Perth house, dreaming of becoming an international football superstar. But how does an average kid from Australia make it big on the international stage? Practice. And more practice. Sam did so much practice she became the youngest person to ever represent Australia in football. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Maia Kelly.
Sam Kerr - The Girl Who Became A Football Superstar
March 07, 2019 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.48 MBWhen Sam Kerr was a kid she spent hours upon hours kicking a soccer ball in the back yard of her suburban Perth house, dreaming of becoming an international football superstar. But how does an average kid from Australia make it big on the international stage? Practice. And more practice. Sam did so much practice she became the youngest person to ever represent Australia in football. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Maia Kelly.
INTRODUCING - Fierce Girls Series 3
February 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBWe asked you to send us your stories of Fierce Girls, and woah did you deliver! Next week, on International Women’s Day, you’ll hear the first of five amazing stories written by Fierce Girl listeners just like you.
INTRODUCING – Fierce Girls Series 3
February 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBWe asked you to send us your stories of Fierce Girls, and woah did you deliver! Next week, on International Women’s Day, you’ll hear the first of five amazing stories written by Fierce Girl listeners just like you.
PRESENTS - School Holiday Listening
December 05, 2018 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.7 MBWhile the Fierce Girls team works on all new stories about amazing women, listen to Animal Sound Safari for incredible stories about cool animals and Short & Curly for some brain bending ethics!
PRESENTS — school holiday listening
December 05, 2018 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6.85 MBWhile the Fierce Girls team works on all new stories about amazing women, listen to Animal Sound Safari for incredible stories about cool animals and Short & Curly for some brain bending ethics!
Margaret Olley - the girl who painted masterpieces
November 28, 2018 14:00 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBMargaret Olley was a bit of a rebel who was often in trouble at school. But she loved to paint and found beauty in the everyday things around her. Margaret became one of Australia’s most loved artists and her paintings are famous around the world. Narrated by actor and producer Deborra-lee Furness.
Margaret Olley — the girl who painted masterpieces
November 28, 2018 14:00 - 13 minutes - 20.1 MBMargaret Olley was a bit of a rebel who was often in trouble at school. But she loved to paint and found beauty in the everyday things around her. Margaret became one of Australia’s most loved artists and her paintings are famous around the world. Narrated by actor and producer Deborra-lee Furness.
Margaret Olley - The Girl Who Painted Masterpieces
November 28, 2018 14:00 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBMargaret Olley was a bit of a rebel who was often in trouble at school. But she loved to paint and found beauty in the everyday things around her. Margaret became one of Australia's most loved artists and her paintings are famous around the world. Narrated by actor and producer Deborra-lee Furness.
Julia Gillard - The Girl Who Became Australian Prime Minister
November 21, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBAt school Julia Gillard's least favourite subject was Home Economics. The teachers told her she'd need it one day, but Julia wasn't so sure. She had her mind firmly set on a career. First she was a lawyer, then a politician and later she became Australia's first female Prime Minister. Narrated by author and journalist Tracey Spicer.
Julia Gillard - the girl who became Australian Prime Minister
November 21, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBAt school Julia Gillard’s least favourite subject was Home Economics. The teachers told her she’d need it one day, but Julia wasn’t so sure. She had her mind firmly set on a career. First she was a lawyer, then a politician and later she became Australia’s first female Prime Minister. Narrated by author and journalist Tracey Spicer.
Helen Reddy - The Girl Who Roared
November 15, 2018 01:30 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBI am woman hear me roar in numbers too big to ignore! Singer Helen Reddy was tired of hearing women sing about boyfriends and husbands, so she wrote a song about strong, independent women. Her song, I Am Woman, struck a chord and became an anthem for women around the world. Narrated by conservationist Madison Stewart, aka Shark Girl.
Helen Reddy - the girl who roared
November 15, 2018 01:30 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBI am woman hear me roar in numbers too big to ignore! Singer Helen Reddy was tired of hearing women sing about boyfriends and husbands, so she wrote a song about strong, independent women. Her song, I Am Woman, struck a chord and became an anthem for women around the world. Narrated by conservationist Madison Stewart, aka Shark Girl.
Helen Reddy — the girl who roared
November 15, 2018 01:30 - 21 minutes - 5.14 MBI am woman hear me roar in numbers too big to ignore! Singer Helen Reddy was tired of hearing women sing about boyfriends and husbands, so she wrote a song about strong, independent women. Her song, I Am Woman, struck a chord and became an anthem for women around the world. Narrated by conservationist Madison Stewart, aka Shark Girl.
Veena Sahajwalla - the girl who turned trash into treasure
November 07, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBAs a girl growing up in Mumbai, Veena Sahajwalla loved seeing how people reused all the rubbish. When she grew up, she became an engineer and a waste warrior determined to find new ways of turning mountains of trash into treasure. Narrated by the host of Behind The News Amelia Moseley.
Veena Sahajwalla — the girl who turned trash into treasure
November 07, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBAs a girl growing up in Mumbai, Veena Sahajwalla loved seeing how people reused all the rubbish. When she grew up, she became an engineer and a waste warrior determined to find new ways of turning mountains of trash into treasure. Narrated by the host of Behind The News Amelia Moseley.
Veena Sahajwalla - The Girl Who Turned Trash Into Treasure
November 07, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBAs a girl growing up in Mumbai, Veena Sahajwalla loved seeing how people reused all the rubbish. When she grew up, she became an engineer and a waste warrior determined to find new ways of turning mountains of trash into treasure. Narrated by the host of Behind The News Amelia Moseley.
Pam O'Neill - the girl who broke through horse racing barriers
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBPam O’Neill grew up loving horse racing. There was just one problem — girls weren’t allowed to be jockeys. Pam thought that was ridiculous, so wrote hundreds of letters to racing bosses until she was allowed to become Australia’s first female licensed jockey. Narrated by Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell.
Pam O'Neill - The Girl Who Broke Through Horse Racing Barriers
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBPam O'Neill grew up loving horse racing. There was just one problem — girls weren't allowed to be jockeys. Pam thought that was ridiculous, so wrote hundreds of letters to racing bosses until she was allowed to become Australia's first female licensed jockey. Narrated by Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell.
Pam O’Neill — the girl who broke through horse racing barriers
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 5.14 MBPam O’Neill grew up loving horse racing. There was just one problem — girls weren’t allowed to be jockeys. Pam thought that was ridiculous, so wrote hundreds of letters to racing bosses until she was allowed to become Australia’s first female licensed jockey. Narrated by Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell.
PRESENTS - The Fierce Girls Competition
October 30, 2018 05:40 - 1 minute - 1.82 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 awesome stories about Fierce Girls!
PRESENTS — the Fierce Girls competition
October 30, 2018 05:40 - 1 minute - 2.53 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 awesome stories about Fierce Girls!
Gabi Hollows — the girl who helped others see
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 5.14 MBWhen she was a kid Gabi Hollows needed an operation to fix her crossed eyes. As a grown up she kept fixing eyes — just not her own. So far Gabi has helped more than two million people across the world regain their sight. Narrated by Australian ballet dancer, Ella Havelka.
Gabi Hollows - the girl who helped others see
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen she was a kid Gabi Hollows needed an operation to fix her crossed eyes. As a grown up she kept fixing eyes — just not her own. So far Gabi has helped more than two million people across the world regain their sight. Narrated by Australian ballet dancer, Ella Havelka.
Gabi Hollows - The Girl Who Helped Others See
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen she was a kid Gabi Hollows needed an operation to fix her crossed eyes. As a grown up she kept fixing eyes — just not her own. So far Gabi has helped more than two million people across the world regain their sight. Narrated by Australian ballet dancer, Ella Havelka.