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Diving In

Diving In is a conversation you will want to be part of - Louise and Virginia have been best friends since university - they share a passion for story telling and read loads of good books. Make yourself a cup of tea and listen in as they share the books they’ve been loving, and also the films, TV series, podcasts and articles they’ve enjoyed.

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Diving In

79: The Changing Preoccupations of a local Treasure, Tim Winton

April 27, 2026 • Virginia Seymour and Louise Jones

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Louise and Virginia discuss two big novels by Western Australian Living Treasure, Tim Winton, which reflect his, and our, changing concerns over a 35 year period. There’s much to think about here.

On a lighter note Virginia has a new member of her family who is causing chaos! Lou and Virginia also discuss a few TV shows and a podcast they’ve been diving into.

Books

Cloudstreet

Juice

Runaway

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

Scarpetta

The House of Dynamite

Podcast

Not Stupid

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Song ‘Diving In’ – Original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linktr.ee/llauraadeline

Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher

Graphics by Orla Larkin – create@werkshop.com.au