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Kristina Kukolja

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  1. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Kristina Kukolja

    How Dolly Parton's literacy work affected Indigenous communities in Australia (opens the original)

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    Tributes continue to pour in one week since Dolly Parton's death. In Australia, the queen of country music is being remembered for her work in advancing children's literacy, especially in Indigenous communities. Kristina Kukolja reports from Melbourne. KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: Dolly Parton's 1987 tour was one of her most memorable in Australia, when thousands turned out around the country to hear her sing. DOLLY PARTON: (Singing) Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene... KUKOLJA: Every one of Parton's

  2. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Kristina Kukolja

    Big tech companies will have to pay to publish Australian news content under new laws (opens the original)

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    Australia has already banned social media for children under 16. This week, the Australian government passed laws that may spark a new battle with U.S. tech giants. Google and Meta are among the companies that will be forced to pay in order to distribute content from Australian news outlets, as Kristina Kukolja reports. KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: In Parliament, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the changes as a model for the democratic world. PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE: They

  3. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Kristina Kukolja

    The threat the H5N1 avian flu poses to Australia and New Zealand's unique wildlife (opens the original)

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    After killing millions of animals worldwide, the highly contagious H5N1 avian flu has arrived in Australia and New Zealand. Experts warn it could push some unique and native species to extinction. Kristina Kukolja reports from Melbourne. KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: Gentle waves lap the shore at sunset in Bayside, Melbourne, to reveal one of the city's cutest attractions. KUKOLJA: The breakwater at the end of the main pier is home to some 1,400 little penguins. Ecologist Tiana Preston is among expe

  4. Article · Aug 2, 2026 · Kristina Kukolja

    Breakfasts around the world: In Australia, being denied vegemite is grounds for suing (opens the original)

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    This summer, we're celebrating our favorite meal with NPR's international correspondents - breakfast. And today, we travel with Kristina Kukolja to Australia for a look at their iconic breakfast spread - Vegemite. The sticky, salty condiment is also at the center of an unusual court case. It's also being used in some very untraditional recipes. KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: At this busy cafe in central Melbourne, lawyers and businesspeople grab a last-minute coffee before heading to the office. KUKO

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