Maram Ismail has been outlining Australia's cultural quirks about hotels and pubs in the latest episode of her Arabic podcast 'Australia Explained.'

Alex's final guest for Canberra Close Up is one of those who keeps homing to Canberra, no matter how far he roams. The pull is strong.

Dan Bourchier is a journalist who next year will take on the dual roles of presenting Breakfast on 666 ABC Canberra and then presenting ABC TV News.