Born in Melbourne in 1965, David Nichols is a historian of urban and/or popular culture focusing primarily on 20th century Australia. In the 1980s and 90s he edited and wrote for glossy magazines in Sydney. He obtained his PhD from Deakin University in 2002 with a thesis exploring the origins and promotion of town planning in Australia in the early 20th century. Since 2007 he has taught history and theory in the urban planning program at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Additionally, he has had a long association with public radio and is a regular commentator on urban and social issues. He lives with two cats and has a reasonable and well-managed obsession with Finland, its culture and its history.
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Events
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Nadia Wheatley in conversation with Linda Jaivin
Gleebooks
49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South Wales
THE LIBERATION of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp on 15 April 1945 was hailed as a triumph of British victory over Nazi Germany. But for the 55,000 survivors of the ‘Horror Camp’,...
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Environmental Hope & Heroes
Coledale Community Hall
Coledale, NSW
Under the banner, Environmental Hope & Heroes, this event is for anyone with an interest in learning more about environmental issues confronting our world. This will be an exceptional event...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Castlemaine)
Stoneman's BookRoom
101 Mostyn St, Castlemaine, VIC
Australia’s climate debate has long focused on three central pillars: clean power, future economic prosperity and protecting the planet. After nearly two decades of “the climate wars”, we’ve heard the...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Woodend Library)
Woodend Library
Forest Street & High Street, Woodend, VIC
Thom Woodroofe with special guest Rob Mitchell MP, on why good climate and energy policy should cost people less each month, not more. CLIMATE ACTION THAT PASSES THE PUB TEST...
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Richard King at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival: Brave New Wild
Maleny Showgrounds
13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny, QLD
Join Richard King for the panel discussion on New Frontiers, where he will discuss shaping our world through science and technology with insights into his latest book, Brave New Wild....
Events
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Nadia Wheatley in conversation with Linda Jaivin
Gleebooks 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South WalesTHE LIBERATION of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp on 15 April 1945 was hailed as a triumph of British victory over Nazi Germany. But for the 55,000 survivors of the ‘Horror Camp’,...
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Environmental Hope & Heroes
Coledale Community Hall Coledale, NSWUnder the banner, Environmental Hope & Heroes, this event is for anyone with an interest in learning more about environmental issues confronting our world. This will be an exceptional event...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Castlemaine)
Stoneman's BookRoom 101 Mostyn St, Castlemaine, VICAustralia’s climate debate has long focused on three central pillars: clean power, future economic prosperity and protecting the planet. After nearly two decades of “the climate wars”, we’ve heard the...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Woodend Library)
Woodend Library Forest Street & High Street, Woodend, VICThom Woodroofe with special guest Rob Mitchell MP, on why good climate and energy policy should cost people less each month, not more. CLIMATE ACTION THAT PASSES THE PUB TEST...
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Richard King at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival: Brave New Wild
Maleny Showgrounds 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny, QLDJoin Richard King for the panel discussion on New Frontiers, where he will discuss shaping our world through science and technology with insights into his latest book, Brave New Wild....
