Why Australians kill kangaroos - a podcast by triple j

It’s hard to think of an animal more iconic to Australia than the kangaroo.

But graziers reckon they’re pests. In outback Queensland there’s a massive shooting industry to keep their numbers down, much to the distress of animal welfare activists.

A $500,000 reward is on offer for anyone who can help solve the mystery of what happened to Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.

If you’re part of the Asian community in Australia, your levels of stress, anxiety and depression are higher during the pandemic. But young Aussies are helping their families cope with the mental toll in culturally empowering ways.

Plus, after a six-year legal battle, the US women's national soccer team have reached a $33 million settlement over equal pay.

Live guests:
Brendan Cullen, Detective Acting Superintendent
Dr Xanthe Mallett, criminologist
Tracey Holmes, ABC sports reporter

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