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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Episodes
Susan Alberti - the girl who kicked the biggest goal
October 17, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBSusan Alberti loved playing AFL when she was a kid, but had to hang up her footy boots when her dad told her it was too rough to play with the boys. She didn’t think it was fair that girls were relegated to the sidelines. So she made it her mission to start a national Women’s AFL competition and get girls off the bench and onto the field where they belonged. Narrated by journalist, TV and radio presenter and founder of the Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, Carrie Bickmore.
Susan Alberti — the girl who kicked the biggest goal
October 17, 2018 14:00 - 5.14 MBSusan Alberti loved playing AFL when she was a kid, but had to hang up her footy boots when her dad told her it was too rough to play with the boys. She didn’t think it was fair that girls were relegated to the sidelines. So she made it her mission to start a national Women’s AFL competition and get girls off the bench and onto the field where they belonged. Narrated by journalist, TV and radio presenter and founder of the Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, Carrie Bickmore.
Susan Alberti - The Girl Who Kicked The Biggest Goal
October 17, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBSusan Alberti loved playing AFL when she was a kid, but had to hang up her footy boots when her dad told her it was too rough to play with the boys. She didn't think it was fair that girls were relegated to the sidelines. So she made it her mission to start a national Women's AFL competition and get girls off the bench and onto the field where they belonged. Narrated by journalist, TV and radio presenter and founder of the Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, Carrie Bickmore.
Layne Beachley - the girl who ruled the waves
October 10, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBSurfer Layne Beachley grew up when girls were expected to sit on the beach and mind the boy’s towels. Layne ignored that ridiculous rule and became the best female surfer in the world — seven times! Narrated by Olympic gold medal winning hurdler and World Champion Sally Pearson.
Layne Beachley — the girl who ruled the waves
October 10, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBSurfer Layne Beachley grew up when girls were expected to sit on the beach and mind the boy’s towels. Layne ignored that ridiculous rule and became the best female surfer in the world — seven times! Narrated by Olympic gold medal winning hurdler and World Champion Sally Pearson.
Layne Beachley - The Girl Who Ruled The Waves
October 10, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBSurfer Layne Beachley grew up when girls were expected to sit on the beach and mind the boy's towels. Layne ignored that ridiculous rule and became the best female surfer in the world — seven times! Narrated by Olympic gold medal winning hurdler and World Champion Sally Pearson.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley - the girl who conquered Wimbledon
October 10, 2018 14:40 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBEvonne Goolagong Cawley's first tennis racquet was a broomstick. Her second was a wooden paddle. It didn't hold her back. Evonne became the best tennis player in the world winning 14 grand slams and Wimbledon twice. Narrated by actor, writer and director Leah Purcell. Archival audio: BBC.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley — the girl who conquered Wimbledon
October 10, 2018 14:40 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBEvonne Goolagong Cawley's first tennis racquet was a broomstick. Her second was a wooden paddle. It didn't hold her back. Evonne became the best tennis player in the world winning 14 grand slams and Wimbledon twice. Narrated by actor, writer and director Leah Purcell. Archival audio: BBC.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley - The Girl Who Conquered Wimbledon
October 10, 2018 14:40 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBEvonne Goolagong Cawley's first tennis racquet was a broomstick. Her second was a wooden paddle. It didn't hold her back. Evonne became the best tennis player in the world winning 14 grand slams and Wimbledon twice. Narrated by actor, writer and director Leah Purcell. Archival audio: BBC.
Lillian Armfield - The Girl Who Fought The Baddies
October 10, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWhen Lillian Armfield became a police officer in 1915, do you know what her bosses armed her with? A handbag! She caught plenty of crooks with it though. Lillian became Australia's first female detective and paved the way for thousands of women to follow her into the force. Narrated by comedian, writer and singer Em Rusciano.
Lillian Armfield - the girl who fought the baddies
October 10, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWhen Lillian Armfield became a police officer in 1915, do you know what her bosses armed her with? A handbag! She caught plenty of crooks with it though. Lillian became Australia’s first female detective and paved the way for thousands of women to follow her into the force. Narrated by comedian, writer and singer Em Rusciano.
Lillian Armfield — the girl who fought the baddies
October 10, 2018 14:00 - 7 minutes - 23.4 MBWhen Lillian Armfield became a police officer in 1915, do you know what her bosses armed her with? A handbag! She caught plenty of crooks with it though. Lillian became Australia’s first female detective and paved the way for thousands of women to follow her into the force. Narrated by comedian, writer and singer Em Rusciano.
INTRODUCING - new episodes of Fierce Girls
October 01, 2018 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MBFierce Girls is back for another season next week. All new stories, all new narrators, all still totally fierce.
INTRODUCING - New Episodes Of Fierce Girls
October 01, 2018 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MBFierce Girls is back for another season next week. All new stories, all new narrators, all still totally fierce.
INTRODUCING — new episodes of Fierce Girls
October 01, 2018 15:00 - 2 minutes - 5.14 MBFierce Girls is back for another season next week. All new stories, all new narrators, all still totally fierce.
PRESENTS — Animal Sound Safari
September 06, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3.53 MBNew episodes of Fierce Girls are coming soon! October 11. In the meantime, check out our other ‘pawdcast’, Animal Sound Safari! It takes your ears around the world to hear weird and wacky stories about animals. From celebrity sloths in Costa Rica to warrior mice who defeated a human army, each episode is an adventure.
PRESENTS - Animal Sound Safari
September 06, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBNew episodes of Fierce Girls are coming soon! October 11. In the meantime, check out our other 'pawdcast', Animal Sound Safari! It takes your ears around the world to hear weird and wacky stories about animals. From celebrity sloths in Costa Rica to warrior mice who defeated a human army, each episode is an adventure.
PRESENTS - Short & Curly
June 27, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBHey Fierce Girls. We've got an unreal podcast we reckon you're just gonna love - Short & Curly! It asks the curliest of questions which will really get you thinking like: who should decide when you get your ears pierced; what's the point of school uniforms; and should lollies be banned? What!?! Check it out!
PRESENTS — Short & Curly
June 27, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.92 MBHey Fierce Girls. We’ve got an unreal podcast we reckon you’re just gonna love - Short & Curly! It asks the curliest of questions which will really get you thinking like: who should decide when you get your ears pierced; what’s the point of school uniforms; and should lollies be banned? What!?! Check it out!
PRESENTS — the big announcement
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.81 MBHey there! We’ve got some epic news to share with you! If you’ve been loving meeting all the sassy, mighty and amazing trailblazers in Fierce Girls, this is going to blow your mind!
PRESENTS - The Big Announcement
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.01 MBHey there! We've got some epic news to share with you! If you've been loving meeting all the sassy, mighty and amazing trailblazers in Fierce Girls, this is going to blow your mind!
Ruby Payne-Scott - The Girl Who Listened To The Stars
April 30, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn the 1940s when Ruby Payne Scott went to university she was the only girl in her class. Back then, you could count the number of female physicists in the entire country on one hand. Ruby was super smart but she struggled to get a job because blokes thought women belonged at home. Not Ruby — she once used a bent coat hanger, some plugs and a few bits and bobs to tune in to the noises of the galaxy — something nobody had ever done before. It's no wonder she went on to become one of Australia'...
Ruby Payne-Scott - the girl who listened to the stars
April 30, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn the 1940s when Ruby Payne Scott went to university she was the only girl in her class. Back then, you could count the number of female physicists in the entire country on one hand. Ruby was super smart but she struggled to get a job because blokes thought women belonged at home. Not Ruby — she once used a bent coat hanger, some plugs and a few bits and bobs to tune in to the noises of the galaxy — something nobody had ever done before. It’s no wonder she went on to become one of Australia’...
Ruby Payne-Scott — the girl who listened to the stars
April 30, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBIn the 1940s when Ruby Payne Scott went to university she was the only girl in her class. Back then, you could count the number of female physicists in the entire country on one hand. Ruby was super smart but she struggled to get a job because blokes thought women belonged at home. Not Ruby — she once used a bent coat hanger, some plugs and a few bits and bobs to tune in to the noises of the galaxy — something nobody had ever done before. It’s no wonder she went on to become one of Australia’...
Edith Cowan - The Girl Who Changed The Rules
April 23, 2018 16:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen Edith Cowan was a girl, her mum died and her father was sentenced to death for murder. She knew hardship ... and it drove her to get a better deal for women and children who were then treated like second class citizens. She took her fight all the way to Parliament House in Perth when she became the very first woman in Australia to be elected. If you turn over a 50 dollar note, you'll see Edith's strong and determined face staring right back at you. Narrated by the mighty journalist L...
Edith Cowan - the girl who changed the rules
April 23, 2018 16:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen Edith Cowan was a girl, her mum died and her father was sentenced to death for murder. She knew hardship ... and it drove her to get a better deal for women and children who were then treated like second class citizens. She took her fight all the way to Parliament House in Perth when she became the very first woman in Australia to be elected. If you turn over a 50 dollar note, you’ll see Edith’s strong and determined face staring right back at you. Narrated by the mighty journalist L...
Nancy Bird-Walton - The Girl Who Loved To Fly
April 16, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen she was just four years old, Nancy Bird-Walton already knew what she wanted to do with her life — fly. She saved her pocket money to pay for lessons and her own aeroplane ... and before long people were paying her to fly them across the country. Nancy was the first woman in Australia to get paid to be a pilot. Today, the A380 is the biggest passenger plane in the world — and if you look into the sky you might just see one that's called Nancy Bird-Walton. Narrated by singer and produc...
Nancy Bird-Walton — the girl who loved to fly
April 16, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen she was just four years old, Nancy Bird-Walton already knew what she wanted to do with her life — fly. She saved her pocket money to pay for lessons and her own aeroplane ... and before long people were paying her to fly them across the country. Nancy was the first woman in Australia to get paid to be a pilot. Today, the A380 is the biggest passenger plane in the world — and if you look into the sky you might just see one that’s called Nancy Bi...
Nancy Bird-Walton - the girl who loved to fly
April 16, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen she was just four years old, Nancy Bird-Walton already knew what she wanted to do with her life — fly. She saved her pocket money to pay for lessons and her own aeroplane ... and before long people were paying her to fly them across the country. Nancy was the first woman in Australia to get paid to be a pilot. Today, the A380 is the biggest passenger plane in the world — and if you look into the sky you might just see one that’s called Nancy Bird-Walton. Narrated by singer and produc...
Nancy Bird-Walton — the girl who loved to fly
April 16, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen she was just four years old, Nancy Bird-Walton already knew what she wanted to do with her life — fly. She saved her pocket money to pay for lessons and her own aeroplane ... and before long people were paying her to fly them across the country. Nancy was the first woman in Australia to get paid to be a pilot. Today, the A380 is the biggest passenger plane in the world — and if you look into the sky you might just see one that’s called Nancy Bird-Walton. Narrated by singer and produc...
Daisy Bindi — the girl who fought for more
April 10, 2018 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBDaisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves. In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions. Narrated by singer, actor and radio presenter Christine Anu. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised tha...
Daisy Bindi - the girl who fought for more
April 09, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDaisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves. In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions. Narrated by singer, actor and radio presenter Christine Anu. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised tha...
Daisy Bindi - The Girl Who Fought For More
April 09, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDaisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves. In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions. Narrated by singer, actor and radio presenter Christine Anu. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised tha...
Fanny Durack And Mina Wylie - The Girls Who Swam For Gold
April 02, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBNot so long ago girls weren't allowed to swim in the same pool as boys let alone compete in the Olympics. Girls weren't even taught how to swim freestyle! Best friends Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie weren't standing for it. They were great swimmers and wanted the chance to swim for Australia. Sports fans agreed and took to the streets to protest until finally the rules were changed, and Fanny and Mina competed at the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden. Narrated by the fiercest of the fierce Turia P...
Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie — the girls who swam for gold
April 02, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBNot so long ago girls weren't allowed to swim in the same pool as boys let alone compete in the Olympics. Girls weren't even taught how to swim freestyle! Best friends Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie weren't standing for it. They were great swimmers and wanted the chance to swim for Australia. Sports fans agreed and took to the streets to protest until finally the rules were changed, and Fanny and Mina competed at the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden. Narrated by the fiercest of the fierce Turia P...
Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie - the girls who swam for gold
April 02, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBNot so long ago girls weren't allowed to swim in the same pool as boys let alone compete in the Olympics. Girls weren't even taught how to swim freestyle! Best friends Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie weren't standing for it. They were great swimmers and wanted the chance to swim for Australia. Sports fans agreed and took to the streets to protest until finally the rules were changed, and Fanny and Mina competed at the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden. Narrated by the fiercest of the fierce Turia P...
P.L Travers — the girl who dreamt up Mary Poppins
March 26, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBWhen Pamela Lyndon Travers was a little girl her aunt came to stay. She was rather strict, but kind at heart, and carried with her a seemingly bottomless bag made of carpet. P.L Travers had the memory of this aunt swirling around in her imagination when she sat down to write a book, and before she knew it Mary Poppins flew onto the page. The magical nanny who could talk to animals and use her umbrella to fly, became one of the most loved and famous ch...
P.L Travers - the girl who dreamt up Mary Poppins
March 26, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen Pamela Lyndon Travers was a little girl her aunt came to stay. She was rather strict, but kind at heart, and carried with her a seemingly bottomless bag made of carpet. P.L Travers had the memory of this aunt swirling around in her imagination when she sat down to write a book, and before she knew it Mary Poppins flew onto the page. The magical nanny who could talk to animals and use her umbrella to fly, became one of the most loved and famous characters of all time. Narrated by TV pre...
P.L Travers — the girl who dreamt up Mary Poppins
March 26, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBWhen Pamela Lyndon Travers was a little girl her aunt came to stay. She was rather strict, but kind at heart, and carried with her a seemingly bottomless bag made of carpet. P.L Travers had the memory of this aunt swirling around in her imagination when she sat down to write a book, and before she knew it Mary Poppins flew onto the page. The magical nanny who could talk to animals and use her umbrella to fly, became one of the most loved and famous characters of all time. Narrated by TV pre...
P.L Travers - The Girl Who Dreamt Up Mary Poppins
March 26, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen Pamela Lyndon Travers was a little girl her aunt came to stay. She was rather strict, but kind at heart, and carried with her a seemingly bottomless bag made of carpet. P.L Travers had the memory of this aunt swirling around in her imagination when she sat down to write a book, and before she knew it Mary Poppins flew onto the page. The magical nanny who could talk to animals and use her umbrella to fly, became one of the most loved and famous characters of all time. Narrated by TV pre...
Ronni Kahn - the girl who fed the hungry
March 19, 2018 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIf there’s something that makes Ronni Kahn's blood boil, it’s seeing good food thrown on the scrap heap. Ronni is the foodie Robin Hood — she rescues tasty treats bound for the bin and gives them to the hungry. The "queen of leftovers" has had to move mountains to get politicians and business owners to agree to stop wasting perfectly edible food. And it’s been worth the effort — Ronni has saved 80 million meals!
Ronni Kahn - The Girl Who Fed The Hungry
March 19, 2018 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIf there's something that makes Ronni Kahn's blood boil, it's seeing good food thrown on the scrap heap. Ronni is the foodie Robin Hood — she rescues tasty treats bound for the bin and gives them to the hungry. The "queen of leftovers" has had to move mountains to get politicians and business owners to agree to stop wasting perfectly edible food. And it's been worth the effort — Ronni has saved 80 million meals!
Ronni Kahn — the girl who fed the hungry
March 19, 2018 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBIf there’s something that makes Ronni Kahn's blood boil, it’s seeing good food thrown on the scrap heap. Ronni is the foodie Robin Hood — she rescues tasty treats bound for the bin and gives them to the hungry. The "queen of leftovers" has had to move mountains to get politicians and business owners to agree to stop wasting perfectly edible food. And it’s been worth the effort — Ronni has saved 80 million meals!
Cathy Freeman - the girl who ran fast
March 12, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAs a little girl, Catherine Freeman had one dream — to go to the Olympic Games. Luckily, she could run fast. Really fast. So fast, she not only went to the Olympics, she won a Gold medal in the 400m race in Sydney! When she sprinted across the finish line ahead of everyone else, she carried the hopes of the nation. And during her victory lap, she carried both the Aboriginal and Australian flags, symbolising her pride in her First Nations heritage. Narrated by Australian Netball champion and ...
Cathy Freeman - The Girl Who Ran Fast
March 12, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAs a little girl, Catherine Freeman had one dream — to go to the Olympic Games. Luckily, she could run fast. Really fast. So fast, she not only went to the Olympics, she won a Gold medal in the 400m race in Sydney! When she sprinted across the finish line ahead of everyone else, she became the very first Aboriginal Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal and one of the fastest women of all time. Narrated by Australian Netball champion and #TeamGirls ambassador Laura Geitz.
Cathy Freeman — the girl who ran fast
March 12, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 5.14 MBAs a little girl, Catherine Freeman had one dream — to go to the Olympic Games. Luckily, she could run fast. Really fast. So fast, she not only went to the Olympics, she won a Gold medal in the 400m race in Sydney! When she sprinted across the finish line ahead of everyone else, she carried the hopes of the nation. And during her victory lap, she carried both the Aboriginal and Australian flags, symbolising her pride in her First Nations heritage. Narrated by Australian Netball champion and ...
Jessica Watson - The Girl Who Sailed Around The World
March 05, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEveryone said 16-year-old Jessica Watson was too young to sail around the world all on her own. And when she crashed her boat into a giant ship in the dead of the night, in the middle of the ocean, the trolls shouted, "we told you so!". But they were way too quick to judge the fierce and brave Jessica. She tried again ... and then it was her turn to say, "I told you so!". Narrated by Little Lunch actor Madison Lu.
Jessica Watson - the girl who sailed around the world
March 05, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEveryone said 16-year-old Jessica Watson was too young to sail around the world all on her own. And when she crashed her boat into a giant ship in the dead of the night, in the middle of the ocean, the trolls shouted, “we told you so!”. But they were way too quick to judge the fierce and brave Jessica. She tried again ... and then it was her turn to say, “I told you so!”. Narrated by Little Lunch actor Madison Lu.
Jessica Watson — the girl who sailed around the world
March 05, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBEveryone said 16-year-old Jessica Watson was too young to sail around the world all on her own. And when she crashed her boat into a giant ship in the dead of the night, in the middle of the ocean, the trolls shouted, “we told you so!”. But they were way too quick to judge the fierce and brave Jessica. She tried again ... and then it was her turn to say, “I told you so!”. Narrated by Little Lunch actor Madison Lu.
Louise Sauvage — the girl who was unstoppable
March 05, 2018 14:30 - 14 minutes - 5.14 MBLouise Sauvage was born with one leg trapped under and around her body, and the other up over her shoulder. Even though the lower half of her body has never co-operated, Louise hasn’t let it stop her being fierce AND fast! As a kid she was awesome at all sports, and a speed demon in a wheelchair. Louise is a champion wheelchair racer and has won nine, yes nine, Paralympic gold medals. Narrated by six-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore