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Men's hair challenges, the quality of Australian education in 2009 and 2022 from 2022-04-21T09:05
How intertwined is men's body hair and how they're perceived as public and private figures? We examine the ability of our education systems to play to the strengths of individual students, and whet...
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Micro-parties and batch cooking from 2022-04-20T09:05
What are the pros and cons of casting your vote for a micro-party at the next election? Plus a Life Matters interview from 2013 about open relationships, and some tips on preparing meals in advance.
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What's your experience of'living with COVID'been like? from 2022-04-19T09:05
Not long ago, COVID daily case numbers in double figures were a cause for alarm, but these days cases are in the thousands. So, how are we all feeling about this new experience of life with COVID, ...
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Nature and grief, rethinking motherhood from 2022-04-18T09:05
Indira Naidoo on losing her sister, and how time spent in nature helped her through the grief process. Plus journalist Gina Rushton spent nine months reconsidering her earlier decision not to have ...
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Creative writing generates sparks in older brains, Breaking Bad star talks openly from the 30th archive from 2022-04-15T09:05
The power and sheer entertainment that comes from setting creative tasks for older Australians. Plus in our 30th Birthday archival interview former host, Natasha Mitchell talks to then 23-year-old ...
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Flood housing aftermath, Angie Bowie from the archives, tales from a cattle station from 2022-04-14T09:05
What are the long term housing solutions for flood affected communities in NSW and Qld? We dig into the archives for a famously prickly conversation with Angie Bowie, and for 23 years, Sally Warrin...
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Teens and vaping, refugees from Afghanistan from 2022-04-13T09:05
Reports of students taking toilet breaks to vape and even using them in classrooms are alarming. We find out how to tackle addictive vaping behaviour in young people. Plus interviews, then and now ...
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Navigating a sliding property market and public toilet anxiety from 2022-04-12T09:05
With the cost of living going up and people worrying about making their mortgage repayments in the coming years, what strategies could help you cope? And, how might the 'Great Dunny Hunt' help thos...
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What you vote on at the ballot box from 2022-04-11T09:05
With a federal election called for May 21, voters now face a six-week campaign of party pledges, pitches, and polls. But what issues matter the most?
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The ripple effects of overworked and overwhelmed GPs, James Freud from the archives, and the dynamics of a troubled choir from 2022-04-08T09:05
Peak medical groups argue that the country’s primary health care system is in crisis. And the consequences could be catastrophic for patients. From the Life Matters archives, a 2007 interview with ...
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Politics of fear, a former PM from the archives, can reality tv teach us about relationships? from 2022-04-07T09:05
What are the impacts of scare campaigns on election outcomes and voter intentions? In our 30th anniversary series, former PM the late Malcolm Fraser opens up about his new life to Norman Swan, and ...
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Prolonged grief and the legacy of Dolly the sheep from 2022-04-06T09:05
Prolonged grief was recently added to the US psychologist's diagnostic manual and is now considered a mental health condition. So, how long should you grieve for? Plus, the legacy of Dolly the shee...
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What does climate justice look like? Parenting with ADHD, and Mary Robinson from 2022-04-05T09:05
As people around the world experience climate change, the push for 'climate justice' intensifies. But where does that term come from and what does it mean? Also, what's it like to parent when you h...
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How older workers could benefit from lower unemployment from 2022-04-04T09:05
With unemployment rates relatively low, there many be an opportunity for people in middle age and older who can often experience age discrimination when looking for jobs. But how realistic is it to...
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Sleep-deprived teens, Pamela Stephenson from the archives, and calling someone ‘hon’ from 2022-04-01T09:05
How to talk to teenagers about why sleep matters, in a way that won’t get them rolling their eyes at you. In the Too Hard Basket, is it fair enough to feel annoyed when your younger colleague calls...
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Public transport failures, Keating from the archives, and was fishing better in the old days? from 2022-03-31T09:05
New research indicates many of our larger towns and cities are failing to provide adequate public transport to those who need it most, our 30th birthday archive interview features former PM Paul Ke...
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Budget 2022 — Temporary cost of living relief and Life Matters 30th anniversary chat with Jane Fonda from 2022-03-30T09:05
The 2022 Budget has delivered more than eight billion dollars of cost of living relief including a $250 one-off payment for people on pensions and welfare, a $420 tax offset for low and middle inco...
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Growing up in the country and Life Matters 30th anniversary- remember Y2K? from 2022-03-29T09:05
Many of us have romanticised ideas about the community spirit of a life in the bush, but what does life really look like for children growing up in regional, rural and remote Australia? Also, Life ...
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Who are funerals for? from 2022-03-28T09:05
From socially distanced mourners to funerals held over zoom, the pandemic disrupted the grieving process for many families and changed longstanding traditions to mark the passing of, and celebrate,...
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The real health effects of mould, leadership through the eyes of children, and fighting over a cat from 2022-03-25T09:05
Household mould has been linked to everything from asthma to depression, but what does the science say about the real harms of these kinds of fungal outbreaks? Who do children perceive as leadershi...
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What values do we invest in our pets, and is concrete the best material to make resilient roads? from 2022-03-24T09:05
The role animals play in our lives has changed markedly over the centuries. So what values do they represent for us these days? The utter destruction of roads in floods and fires has prompted the q...
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Outer suburban identity, food hang ups and defying the odds to walk again from 2022-03-23T09:05
One in five Australians live in outer suburbs but liveability isn't keeping up with housing growth, so how do you smash the soulless stigma and foster a sense of community and why some people have...
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What is lateral violence? Do boycotts work? And the politicisation of skin from 2022-03-22T09:05
Lateral violence is when people in the same group bully their peers, or those further down the hierarchy. How is this playing out in the healthcare profession? Also, as the conflict in Ukraine cont...
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Rockets, feathers and why you're paying more for fuel from 2022-03-21T09:05
Oil is behind every process and product. It ships your online order, gets your vegetables to the greengrocer, and likely runs your car. Skyrocketing petrol prices can have big ramifications for hou...
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Life-saving tips from one of the world’s leading sleep experts, creating a more ethical fashion industry, and driver etiquette from 2022-03-18T09:05
Neuroscientist Matt Walker says we need to find gentler ways to drift off to sleep. He shares tips and tricks that will literally help save your life. We visit The Social Outfit, an initiative that...
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The pros and cons of returning to work, why a serial dater likes being single, anatomy of a fraudster from 2022-03-17T09:05
We're being encouraged to return to the workplace. So what are the pros and cons? Aimée Lutkin is single and has been for six years and she wants us to be more ok with that. Elizabeth Holmes, Simon...
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Long COVID and chronic fatigue, problem solving through art and is it OK to lie to someone with dementia? from 2022-03-16T09:05
Long COVID could affect tens of thousands of Australians, by the end of this year but there are already 250 thousand people living with similar symptoms from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatig...
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Whose job is it to buffer communities from natural disasters? from 2022-03-15T09:05
As climate change worsens and natural disasters become more frequent, can we keep relying on private insurance to bail us out? If not, how big is the role of government, at various levels, compared...
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How a few science-based tweaks to your diet can change your life, and what to do about the book club bossy boots from 2022-03-11T09:05
Biochemist and mathematician Jessie Inchauspe argues that managing our intake of glucose, and the sequence in which we eat food containing it, can have a massive influence on our health and how we ...
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Rising food prices, loving Benedict Cumberbatch, teaching schools to embrace A.I. from 2022-03-10T09:05
Grocery prices have been rising, so is that the new normal? Why one parent and author has a crush on Benedict Cumberbatch, and educating staff and students to embrace the potential of artificial in...
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Questioning our biases in war coverage, resolving family conflict and how a yak is helping kids understand food intolerance from 2022-03-09T09:05
Life Matters looks at the amount and type of media attention given to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, compared to other global conflicts, re-evaluating relationships with relatives, the experts ex...
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Getting in touch with your power, menopause in the workplace and songwriter Lo Carmen from 2022-03-08T09:05
Public speaker and author Kemi Nekvapil explains how to take control of our lives, gender experts talk about what a menstrual policy at work could look like and songwriter Lo Carmen reflects on the...
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Extraordinary compassion in the face of catastrophe from 2022-03-07T09:05
During a disaster or tragedy, it's heartening to see how many people selflessly lend a hand. That charitable spirit has been demonstrated across northern NSW and south-east Queensland, with volunte...
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Why the Gonski Review failed, and the latest flood emergency highlights the value of regional newspapers from 2022-03-04T09:05
Ten years since the release of the Gonski Review, education experts argue that its failure was more in the implementation than the design. But there are important lessons to be learnt from the last...
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Ukrainian Australians fear for loved ones, the agony and ecstasy of being bipolar, micro weddings and elopements on the rise from 2022-03-03T09:05
Ukrainian Australians shares their stories and concerns over their loved ones in the midst of the conflict, children's' author Matt Ottley writes about the agony and ecstasy of being bipolar, and t...
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Wendy McCarthy on being too polite, bank accounts for children and Tasmanian trailblazer Eleanor McCormack from 2022-03-02T09:05
Named one of the 100 women who shaped Australia, feminist Wendy McCarthy talks about leadership and ways to fight for your rights. Also what's the best way to teach children about saving and why Ta...
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Lismore floods update, preparing for a career change and parenting with a disability from 2022-03-01T09:05
As record floods continue to batter Lismore in NSW, how are people getting through? Also, has there been a great resignation or are people just exhausted? And, what's it like to parent with a disab...
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Australia, Mardi Gras and LGBTQIA+ rights from 2022-02-28T09:05
LGBTQIA+ rights have undergone significant change since the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 44 years ago, which saw 53 people arrested. Advocates and listeners share the issues and events t...
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The fascinating history of addiction, and what to do when work and friendships collide from 2022-02-25T09:05
In his new book The Urge, psychiatrist Dr Carl Erik Fisher explores the history of addiction, and opens up about his own struggles with drugs and alcohol. The Too Hard Basket tackles a workplace di...
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Where are we with vaccines and mandates? The impact of feeling like an outsider from 2022-02-24T09:05
There are gaps and plateaus in our immunisation rates but there's also a new vaccine in the field. We discuss our current national status. Plus, taking your calls on what it means to be an outsider.
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Misconceptions about perpetrators of family violence, and the future of tiny homes from 2022-02-23T09:05
New research has found that a third of Australian men who kill their female partners are middle-class, educated, and have no previous contact with the criminal justice system. Plus we take a look a...
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Indigenous communities and COVID, abandoned spaces and 50 questions for teens from 2022-02-22T09:05
Two years into the pandemic, we take a look at how Indigenous communities around the country have been affected so far. Also, now that the Winter Olympics has closed and another Olympic village is ...
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Is Australia ready to embrace the four-day work week? from 2022-02-21T09:05
With many of us reconsidering how much we work, alternative work arrangements that once seemed impossible now feel within reach. A growing number of countries and companies are experimenting with t...
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Creating new national parks and the spicy magic of Blachung from 2022-02-18T09:05
How do you ensure a sustainable future for national parks that meets the needs of traditional owners, other locals, and the flora and fauna? What makes the spicy Asian condiment Blachung such an es...
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Is NDIS funding under threat? A sensory revolution, why digital subscriptions are draining our wallets from 2022-02-17T09:05
Are parts of the NDIS conducting budget cuts by stealth? Users speak out. Why our senses are being assailed like no other time in history, and the insidious nature of digital subscriptions.
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Single-sex schools and exercise after COVID from 2022-02-16T09:05
What are the advantages and disadvantages of single sex schools, and how do they impact on children and young people who are developing their gender identity? Plus former ABC TV's One Plus One host...
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E-scooter safety and holding grudges talkback from 2022-02-15T09:05
E-scooters are becoming more and more popular these days, but how safe are they for the scooter riders and the pedestrians and drivers sharing space with them? Also, how long is too long when it co...
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Healthy relationships and how pop culture can shape your expectations from 2022-02-14T09:05
From Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, to the modern couples on Married at First Sight, can pop culture warp your perception of romantic relationships? And what makes a healthy relationship anyway?
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Australia’s bright electric future, and the history of underwear from 2022-02-11T09:05
Entrepreneur and inventor Saul Griffith has a bold plan for Australia: electrify everything. So how would that work in reality? The history of women’s undergarments and how they’ve shaped femininit...
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Australian borders re-open to tourism, the best way to teach consent, Big Data explained from 2022-02-10T09:05
North Queensland tourism operators discuss the re-opening of Australia's borders, which methods of education are best to teach consent, and explaining the enormous influence of Big Data on what glo...
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How has child development been affected by COVID? The uncertain fate of local newspapers from 2022-02-09T09:05
With school now back for children and young people across the country, we discuss how everyone is settling back in and what you can do to help the child in your life overcome any detrimental effect...
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Homelessness health, charity challenges and Indigenous thinking to change your life from 2022-02-08T09:05
When you don't have a stable place to call home, it has a major impact on your wellbeing, but exactly how much is your health affected? And how much do charity challenges like FebFast change our ha...
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The price of pausing elective surgery from 2022-02-07T09:05
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has meant many Australians have faced lengthy wait times for elective surgery, but with surgeries set to resume in some capacity in NSW and Victoria from February...
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Addressing the shortfall in Indigenous doctors, living with dementia, and dealing with a narcissistic ex from 2022-02-04T09:05
Destiny Kynuna, from Yarrabah in Far North Queensland, is a psychiatric nurse who’s about to graduate from medical school. Seeing First Nations people over-represented in the mental health system h...
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How to boost the aged care workforce and dropping our standards when it comes to productivity and perfectionism from 2022-02-03T09:05
What, if anything, would encourage more people to consider taking a job in the embattled aged care sector? Experts argue the Government’s new one-off payments of $800 won’t make a real difference a...
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Hot rental properties and fixing your home loan interest rate from 2022-02-02T09:05
It's the hottest time of the year and many renters are really feeling it, especially if the properties they live in are not properly cooled. So what can be done about it? Plus we take a look at whe...
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Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests and ethical investing from 2022-02-01T09:05
Rapid antigen tests or RATs have become a big part of our lives, but there are 23 of them currently approved by the TGA for use at home, and they're all a bit different. So, how do you know which i...
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Behind the shadow lockdown from 2022-01-31T09:05
Amid greater freedoms and a surge in Omicron cases, many people in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne opted for their own self-imposed lockdown over summer, according to mobility data. Have you altered...
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Private versus public schools, Australia’s first science gallery, and how to deal with a chronic borrower from 2022-01-28T09:05
Enrolments in private schools have been surging in recent years, but when it comes to results, are the fees really worth it? How to say no to your neighbour who borrows but doesn’t return your thin...
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Digital overdiagnosis, the amazing history of human exercise from 2022-01-27T09:05
Is wearable tech leading to us "over monitoring" our own health? And a new book called Sweat charts the extraordinary history of human exercise from the Ancient Greeks through to Jane Fonda and bey...
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Sport and social change from 2022-01-26T09:05
Former international cricketer for Australia, Alex Blackwell, helped put women's cricket on the map, and was the first female international cricketer to come out as gay. Plus we revisit a story abo...
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Boundaries at work and online safety from 2022-01-25T09:05
If you feel like you're still on the clock when you leave work, get some tips on how to set boundaries. Plus how to make a complaint via the Online Safety Act, and the best time for kids to learn t...
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Starting the school year during a COVID outbreak from 2022-01-24T09:05
Parents, students and teachers are about to commence the mammoth task of going back to school under their relevant state and territory COVID-safe plan. So what are the challenges and how will they ...
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The power of silence from 2022-01-21T09:05
How to appreciate the benefits of silence in our lives, through mindfulness and meditation. Plus the final episode in our series The Good Divorce, looks at what happens when you move on, into a ble...
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Embracing the Australian way of life and sunny nihilism from 2022-01-20T09:05
American journalist Damien Cave on learning to participate in community, and navigate nippers culture with his children. Plus how a meaningless life can make you truly happy.
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Making time to breathe from 2022-01-19T09:05
Some of us are more prone to perfectionism than others, and this can be a long slow ride towards burnout. Find out what you can do to avoid it. Plus Indigenous land management and food production i...
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Getting a job and Boori Monty Pryor from 2022-01-18T09:05
If you're thinking about switching jobs or your career direction, we have some useful advice. Plus inaugural Australian Childrens' Laureate Boori Monty Pryor on telling Indigenous stories to children.
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Balancing your digital life and body positive hiking from 2022-01-17T09:05
We spend so much of our lives looking at small screens, and it's really hard to avoid them in daily life. So how can we manage our use of these devices? Plus outdoor exercise in a safe body-positiv...
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Volunteering benefits and managing a breakup from 2022-01-14T09:05
Stories about the benefits of volunteering, for individuals, and the community as a whole. Plus the science of relationship breakups and how to deal with them, from an accidental expert on the topic.
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50 years of delivering babies and fishing with Clarke Gayford from 2022-01-13T09:05
Trail-blazing obstetrician Caroline de Costa talks through the advances made during her career. Plus sustainable fishing with Clarke Gayford, television and radio host, and fiance of New Zealand Pr...
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Reclaim your life and overcome bad habits from 2022-01-12T09:05
Are past traumas holding you back from a happier life? Plus the history of life for First Nations people on 'The Flats' in Northern Victoria, and some evidence-based ways of forming healthy habits.
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Psychic tests and history of period advertising from 2022-01-11T09:05
An investigation into the world of psychics and mediums. Plus the strange ways sanitary products for periods have been advertised over the years, and what Ingrid learned from swimming in local wate...
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What it means to be a man and pushing bodies to the extreme from 2022-01-10T09:05
Can vulnerability and masculinity coexist? Plus what drives some people to take on punishing physical challenges, and a journey through new age beliefs.
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Author Paul Jennings on his life so far from 2022-01-07T09:05
Much loved childrens' book author Paul Jennings delves into his own backstory. Plus how online communities have thrived for 'sewists' and Ross Johnston on why he took up long distance trail running...
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Healthy ageing for women and climbing in New Zealand from 2022-01-06T09:05
A world-first longitudinal study reveals what keeps women healthy as they age. Plus the story of two Elizabeths from Australia's early colonial history, risking it all on a mountain in New Zealand ...
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Being frugal and finding a lost love from 2022-01-05T09:05
Tips on how to save money and overcome your attraction to buying the latest thing. Plus Ray and Liz reignite their love after decades apart, and how to have an adventure in your own backyard.
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Soil, 138 dates and micronations from 2022-01-04T09:05
How soil can help in the fight against climate change. Plus how entrepreneur Rebekah Campbell used spreadsheets and dating apps to help her find love, and why Australians are drawn to micronations.
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How to fake being tidy from 2022-01-03T09:05
What's the relationship between your home looking 'tidy' and it being clean, and how can you achieve this without too much effort? Plus how a near death experience helped Kaya Wilson choose a new l...
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Talking to the animals and gardens for mental health from 2021-12-31T09:05
How animals can make the lives of adults and children better. Plus getting more nature into your life as a way to improve your mental health.
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Treating incontinence and ageless friendships from 2021-12-29T09:05
It's a tricky topic, but an important one - how to tackle incontinence. Plus a project to change place names in one part of Victoria to better reflect the contribution of women, and a special frien...
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Rev Bill Crews and death match wrestling from 2021-12-28T09:05
Bill Crews on his early life and career, and how he learned to accept himself through the eyes of others. Plus journalist and writer Huda Hayek on her book for children and we take you to a "death ...
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Growing up with disability and a history of neckties from 2021-12-27T09:05
What it's like living with disability, knitting for climate action, why we wear neckties, and Mark and Alonso on their live-in relationship.
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Nature up close and joining the circus from 2021-12-24T09:05
It's holiday time for many and a good opportunity to get a dose of nature with Off Track's Dr Ann Jones. Plus a womens' circus that's celebrating thirty years of helping participants stay fit and h...
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What we believe in and why from 2021-12-23T09:05
Businesses need profits, but we need to stay healthy - what happens when those interests collide? Plus being a lapsed catholic and how different beliefs shape the lives of their followers.
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Raising girls and walking in the Scenic Rim from 2021-12-22T09:05
A mum and dad's plan to research the evidence about how to bring up female children for their own lives, is now available for all to share. Plus how digital advances can help us get healthy and a w...
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Managing memory lapses, Tim Olsen and rigging ships from 2021-12-21T09:05
World famous neuroscientist Lisa Genova on how to let go of those 'senior moments' and take care of your brain. Plus what it's like when your father is a leading artist, and a closer look at the ve...
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What it would take for us to all be healthy by 2030 from 2021-12-20T09:05
We kick off RN Summer for Life Matters with a focus on good health for all. A group of public health experts have come together to create a vision and a plan for how we could achieve healthy outcom...
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What you cooked when you left home and the Christmas wrapping conundrum from 2021-12-17T09:05
Many of us left home with negligible chopping skills, but some meals stand the test of time. Listeners share their recipes after leaving home and the meals they continue to make. Plus, your friend ...
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Where are we after a year of speaking out? Breaking up with online, tips to avoid holiday regression from 2021-12-16T09:05
In 2021, has Australia made progress in tackling sexism and sexual violence against women? How to slightly break up with your mobile phone, and tips to avoid regressing to your younger self when ga...
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First Nations Voice to Parliament from 2021-12-15T09:05
How far have we progressed in the work towards recognising Indigenous people in the constitution, and or a First Nations Voice to Parliament? Plus can exercising in very small bursts help you stay ...
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Booster update,'living with 100 grandparents'and insomnia meets sleep apnoea from 2021-12-14T09:05
Australian adults can now get COVID boosters five months after their second vaccine dose. What questions do you have about booster shots or the booster rollout? Also, meet the award-winning 22-year...
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The joy of travelling solo from 2021-12-13T09:05
With state barriers coming down and Australians able to go overseas, more travel is on the cards. Some love to journey with others, but there is a certain freedom that comes from embarking on a sol...
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Together but living apart, and a one-sided conversation from 2021-12-10T09:05
Forget living together to make a romantic relationship "official", more couples are choosing commitment without sharing a home. Plus, increasing accessibility and inclusivity in live music venues. ...
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Vaccination rollout for younger children, encouraging change for the better, global meat consumption still rising from 2021-12-09T09:05
We take your questions on the TGA giving provisional approval for the use of Pfizer in children aged 5-11. Why we're resistant to change, and what we can do about that, and why only six countries h...
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Changing place names and a black box for the Earth from 2021-12-08T09:05
The re-naming of places to better reflect peoples' connection to them is becoming more common in Australia. What's been the experience of those affected by changing these names, either good or bad?...
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Valuing teachers, pet friendly places and the right to repair from 2021-12-07T09:05
As public school teachers in NSW go on strike for the first time in a decade, we explore what might keep more people interested in teaching. And, with dog ownership on the rise around the country, ...
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Treading lightly on the planet this Christmas from 2021-12-06T09:05
It’s been a year to remember, or possibly forget. Either way, end-of-year festivities could take on an extra intensity this time around. But without a bit of planning, we can all end up throwing aw...
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Passwords, play and the working lives of people with disability in WA from 2021-12-03T09:05
Play isn’t just for children. Can adults reap similar mental and physical health benefits using seniors exercise parks? Plus, the working lives of people with disability in Broome, WA. And what do ...
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Trolling transparency, your brain and work, treating eating addiction from 2021-12-02T09:05
Will proposed anti-trolling legislation do the job in curbing online bullying and abuse? How our brains could be sabotaging our ability to work well, and the complexities of treating addictive over...
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Examining the evidence on vaping as a way to quit smoking from 2021-12-01T09:05
Some smokers say vaping nicotine has helped them quit cigarettes for good, but how strong is the evidence for the efficacy and long term safety of this approach? Plus a discussion about the way we ...
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Vaccine equity and travel planning from 2021-11-30T09:05
With the emergence of the new Omicron variant around the globe, is Australia doing it's part to contribute to international vaccination efforts? And, if you're planning a trip overseas or inter-sta...
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Safeguarding the mental health and lives of serving personnel and veterans from 2021-11-29T09:05
Today, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide begins public hearings in Brisbane. Veteran experts, who are using their training in psychiatry and sociology to help other service peop...
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How to combat a sedentary lifestyle and a rambunctious four-legged flatmate from 2021-11-26T09:05
How do you find the motivation and time to exercise if you've been inactive for a while? Plus, not all kids are returning to swimming lessons and swim educators say that's a problem. And what do yo...
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Vaccine mandate futures and overcoming the'loyalty tax' from 2021-11-25T09:05
From February 1st 2022, the Austrian government will make covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all their citizens, the first country in Europe to do so. So what is the future of covid-19 vaccine man...
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Making a mo-hair suit and disability and employment from 2021-11-24T09:05
Advocates say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove barriers to employment for those living with disability, we explore some of the actions that could help. Plus how to 'move on' when y...
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Skin cancer action, migrant women in business and online mentoring from 2021-11-23T09:05
New research shows many of us still don't include sun protection in our daily routine. Is it time for the next Slip, Slop, Slap campaign? Also, meet the founder of a nation-wide network of women fr...
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The role of independents in Australia’s political system from 2021-11-22T09:05
There is a long and proud history of independent politicians playing a part in this country’s parliaments. But is this an effective form of representation for voters and does it end up getting the ...
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Waste as a resource, sustainability on a plate and the regifting gaffe from 2021-11-19T09:05
Veena Sahajwalla, Inventor and 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, on turning to waste as a solution to the climate crisis. Plus, creating sustainability through what we eat. And what can you do when ...
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When children go missing, Majak Daw reflects on football, how to avoid greenwashing from 2021-11-18T09:05
When children go missing the impact on family and community can be profound, Majak Daw reflects back on his career as the first African born player to play professional AFL, and how to separate rea...
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Treating COVID-19 at home and being single from 2021-11-17T09:06
Almost 200,000 people have contracted COVID-19 in Australia, and many of them haven't been treated in hospital. So what kind of monitoring and care will you get if you catch COVID? Plus your experi...
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Boosting immigration, edible plants and Kaz Cooke from 2021-11-16T09:05
As worker shortages bite across Australia, is a boost to immigration the answer? Kaz Cooke on the history of bad and bonkers advice to women, and we meet the creator of the world's biggest plant co...
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Have you been thinking about leaving your job? from 2021-11-15T09:05
Overseas, there has been a spike in people changing jobs, in a movement that has been called the 'Great Resignation'. While there are some signs that Australia could go the same way, experts remain...
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The cost of happiness and a career change at 50 from 2021-11-12T09:05
Forget what you've heard — you can put a price on happiness, and a new study says it's becoming more expensive in Australia. Plus, join proud sistergirl and celebrated icon Crystal Love as she retu...
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Coping with regional bank closures, the power of reading to my father from 2021-11-11T09:05
Australia's big banks continue to close branches in regional communities, and we take your calls on how you've adapted. Plus author Frances Prince describes the power of memory recall with her agin...
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A celebration of animals, Ausmusic month, and the plight of international students from 2021-11-10T09:05
Will international students return, what’s the state of our live music scene, and what’s behind author Susan Orlean’s fascination with animal-human relationships?
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Mental health and life insurance and the experiences of a global traveller through the pandemic from 2021-11-09T09:05
A lot of people obtained a mental health plan during the pandemic, but advocates say that seeking out that help could mean being penalised later on, if you try to get insurance. Is this discriminat...
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Birth order and what science says about its impact on your life from 2021-11-08T09:05
Birth order is often said to affect the way we all behave. But how much scientific evidence is there to support the claims that first, middle and youngest children will act in certain ways? Life Ma...
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Using literacy to empower and the benefits of meditation from 2021-11-05T09:05
More than 40 per cent of Aboriginal adults in Australia are estimated to have low literacy, so what's being done to help? Plus, neuroscientist Steven Laureys on what prompted him to examine the ben...
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People with disabilities behind in vaccination rates, Clem Ford reflects on how we love, the psychology of power dressing from 2021-11-04T09:05
As Australia opens up why are COVID vulnerable people with disabilities still not being vaccinated? Author and broadcaster Clementine Ford reflects on how love, and power dressing - it's fascinatin...
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Elective surgery blowouts, TikTok sensation AJ Clementine, and Walpole’s power solution from 2021-11-03T09:05
Why the AMA says elective surgery wait times are a sign that the health system is in crisis. Why a small town in regional WA is hoping to take control of its own power supply. And why finding her t...
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Helen Garner reflects on marriage and Merlin Sheldrake ruminates on fungi from 2021-11-02T09:05
Renowned Australian author Helen Garner steps back in time to the mid-90s in the latest instalment of her personal diaries. Biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake goes on a literally mind-bending jo...
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Real climate change leadership from 2021-11-01T09:05
As world leaders gather for the all-important COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Life Matters takes your calls on what real leadership looks like when it comes to climate change. Are politicians t...
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Game based training, food is love, rethinking insomnia, standing out in a small town from 2021-10-29T09:05
Helping children with learning difficulties, changing the way we think about insomnia and cooking with Jewish grandparents. NB: This episode is a repeat as the live program was disrupted by power ...
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Our gambling culture, a new book tackles female taboos, composing in an Icelandic fjord from 2021-10-28T09:05
In the wake of the findings against Crown Casino, what is our nation's cultural attitude to gambling? The Ladies We Need To Talk podcast now has a book tackling female taboos, Australian pianist an...
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Avoiding the pitfalls of estate planning, and how electric vehicles will help us reach net zero from 2021-10-27T09:05
What’s the Federal Government’s roadmap for reducing transport emissions by 2050, and how will electric cars and other new technology contribute to this? And your questions answered about how to cr...
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Staff shortages and a new project from the creator of My Octopus Teacher from 2021-10-26T09:05
Since the start of the pandemic, due to border closures and lockdowns, restaurants and tourism operators were forced to let their workers go, but as life opens up again, many are facing unprecedent...
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What will life be like as we open up? from 2021-10-25T09:05
Australia is opening up. Victoria is out of lockdown, and soon mask restrictions will ease there, and people will be able to travel more. With NSW at 80 per cent vaccination rates for those aged ov...
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Problems with solar panel deals and a neighbour's gate grumblings from 2021-10-22T09:05
One in four Australian homes now have solar systems, making it a booming industry. But how can you avoid paying too much, or being sold a faulty product? Listeners share their experiences. Plus, yo...
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School refusal, access to the pill, and the history of picnics from 2021-10-21T09:05
School students of all ages have faced enormous disruption to their educational lives, so what impact does that have on attendance? Should the contraceptive pill be available over the counter witho...
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The benefits of extracurricular activities, babies and music, and YouTube goes wild for Mark the farmer from 2021-10-20T09:05
Are those after school karate classes really worth it? How does musical play contribute to babies’ early development? And why are more than a quarter of a million people tuning in to watch a young ...
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Global supply chain delays, women magicians and the sex ed you never had from 2021-10-19T09:05
How global supply shortages are leading to delays on our online orders for almost everything and what you can do about it, looking at the history of Australian women in magic performance and a deep...
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What mechanisms would increase your trust in politicians and governments? from 2021-10-18T09:05
What makes you trust, or mistrust, your political leaders? Does it come down to how they handle donations or grants? Or is it about how they communicate? Do well-resourced anti-corruption watchdogs...
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Hydrogen explained and dating a commitment-phobe from 2021-10-15T09:05
Hydrogen has been described as the fuel of the future, but is it viable as a replacement source of energy? Plus, how a Facebook group became a space to build community resilience. And what do you d...
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Are all parts of Australia COVID ready? A new podcast on coming out, and the viability of tiny living from 2021-10-14T09:05
How well-prepared are the parts of Australia with low rates of infection and vaccination to face the future of COVID? A new podcast examines the challenges of coming out, and do tiny homes and micr...
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Getting through a bad day and COVID-19 in childcare from 2021-10-13T09:05
What are your coping mechanisms when you're feeling overwhelmed? An expert explains some of the strategies that can help and we take your calls. Plus childcare centres frequently pop up as COVID-19...
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Highs and lows as Sydney reopens, Bronwyn Oliver and fashion mistakes from 2021-10-12T09:05
As NSW opens up again, how are business owners feeling? Lots of excitement, as well as potentially some anxiety? Also, who was the late Australian sculptor Bronwyn Oliver? And, is it time to reasse...
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How has the pandemic affected the mental health of carers? from 2021-10-11T09:05
Anyone who has been a carer knows that their needs can often come second to the person they are looking after. During the pandemic, this situation has become even more heightened than usual. But th...
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Mindfulness, children and a street party send off for The Fitzroy Diaries from 2021-10-08T09:05
The pandemic has thrown up a magnitude of challenges for many of us, especially children. Can mindfulness help families cope and reduce stress? Plus, a street party on the final episode of season 3...
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Negotiating post lockdown gatherings, the penultimate Fitzroy Diaries from 2021-10-07T09:05
How are you negotiating conversations about vaccination status, when you're planning for catch-ups with loved ones? We discuss the dynamics, and in the penultimate Fitzroy Diaries recognising the r...
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Are COVID-19 disaster payments being wound back too soon? from 2021-10-06T09:05
The Federal Government will begin winding back disaster payments once the 70 percent vaccination target is reached in NSW and Victoria, so how will this affect those on the payments? Plus in today'...
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Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb on not taking life too seriously and a new Fitzroy Diaries from 2021-10-05T09:05
ABC political writer Annabel Crabb and 7:30 host Leigh Sales are known for their hard hitting interviews and incisive analysis but also for their chats. They are on fine display on their award-winn...
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COVID modelling and the roadmap for opening up from 2021-10-04T09:05
Models make predictions that help shape the policy approaches being taken towards fighting coronavirus and some states are planning a pathway out of lockdown based on these models. The National Cab...
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Greg Mullins on coming up against disaster and The Fitzroy Diaries goes on a bear hunt from 2021-10-01T09:05
Former NSW fire chief Greg Mullins reflects on decades of fighting fires and seeing Australia's climate emergency up close. Plus, a socially distant bear hunt on episode 4 of The Fitzroy Diaries. A...
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How an American adapted to Australian risk taking, Fitzroy Diaries has a reunion of old friends from 2021-09-30T09:05
New York Times journalist Damien Cave thought running the Australian bureau would be a chance to kick back, but this country challenged him in ways he could never have imagined and in episode 3 of ...
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Contact tracing changes and checking your super from 2021-09-29T09:05
As case numbers rise when different parts of Australia open up, some are concerned contact tracers won't be able to manage and that other parts of our public health system will suffer as a result. ...
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A chat with the creator of Fitzroy Diaries as new season launches and understanding mouse plagues from 2021-09-28T09:05
As Fitzroy Diaries returns for a third season, with a new episode launching today, we talk to the creator of the award-winning series, Lorin Clarke. And, you may have seen footage of the huge mouse...
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Mandating vaccines in Australia from 2021-09-27T09:05
While policies to encourage vaccination have been commonplace in Australia for some time, the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the benefits and downsides of making vaccinations compulsory, wit...
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Why we're obsessed with living forever from 2021-09-24T09:05
Our awareness of death develops in stages, which can be distressing for young children and that fear of death continues to shape the way we behave in later life, but tapers off as we are closer to ...
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Adam Grant has a name for that ‘blah’ feeling, and our favourite nostalgic foods from 2021-09-23T09:05
Psychologist Adam Grant explains why languishing has become the dominant emotion of 2021. Why we’re still drawn back to our childhood comfort food in adulthood. And how to talk to young children ab...
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First Nations bedtime stories and Australians stuck overseas from 2021-09-22T09:05
Will the tens of thousands of Australians who are still trying to come home be able to make it for Christmas? Plus drifting off to sleep while learning about Indigenous history and culture through ...
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Compounding disasters, Ross the 70-year-old ultramarathon runner and the school that tried to end racism from 2021-09-21T09:05
Thirty seven per cent of us have lived through more than one disaster in the last year and a half. How does that affect you and how can you get through it? Also, meet 70-year-old ultramarathon runn...
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Living with an autoimmune disease from 2021-09-20T09:05
More than one million Australians have an autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, arthritis and others. But more is being learnt about the causes of these diseases is every...
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The pandemic divorce, volunteers and a bubble buddy bust-up from 2021-09-17T09:05
The pandemic has already seen a spike in relationship splits and divorces, but experts say the break-up curve is still expected to climb. Plus, Australian Business Volunteers celebrates 40 years wo...
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COVID-19 vaccination special from 2021-09-16T09:05
When it comes to getting vaccinated, what helped you get over the line? In today’s vaccination special, Life Matters talks to health experts on the front line who are helping people make decisions ...
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Minimising waste in a circular economy from 2021-09-15T09:05
Reusing and repurposing items in your household can go a long way towards addressing waste. But there are structural challenges to this kind of circular economy, that will make a big impact. Plus h...
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What is the Moderna pharmacy rollout all about? from 2021-09-14T09:05
A million doses of Moderna arrive in Australia this week to be rolled out in community pharmacies. What will that rollout look like? Also, we meet 19 year old magician and Tik Tok star, Ash Magic a...
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Being childless in a world that encourages people to have kids from 2021-09-13T09:05
Having children is seen as normal and desirable behaviour, and one of the things that is necessary for our happiness. While there is a growing childfree movement, those who happily choose not to ha...
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The cost of flocking to tree-change destinations and the joy of playgrounds from 2021-09-10T09:05
Escapees from big cities are turning up in regional towns and centres in droves. But can you keep the country lifestyle intact while welcoming a surge of new neighbours? Plus, meet the man creating...
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The potential for COVID testing at home and remembering Sept 11 2001 from 2021-09-09T09:05
Rapid antigen tests have been touted as a solution for people who regularly need to prove they are COVID negative. We examine how it could work. And we take your calls on remembering September 11 2...
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Managing the pandemic case surge in hospitals from 2021-09-08T09:05
Modelling predicts hospitalisations in Sydney will peak in mid October, and plans are under way to manage care. While in other parts of Australia emergency departments are already under pressure, w...
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Living in a'vaccine economy', twitch and children, and psychics from 2021-09-07T09:05
What could life look like in the 'vaccine economy' the Victorian government will be trialling soon? How safe are kids in the gaming community on Twitch? And why do psychics, tarot readers and astro...
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How to say no to damaging, people-pleasing tendencies from 2021-09-06T09:05
It took ABC journalist Grace Jennings-Edquist being admitted to hospital with her four-month-old baby before she realised that her perfectionist, people-pleasing tendencies were making her ill. Her...
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Lockdowns lead to an edible gardening boom, and a noisy air-con unit turns neighbours frosty from 2021-09-03T09:05
As Spring hits and millions of Australians turn their attention to their gardens, Life Matters explores the latest craze in growing your own produce. Turns out, Australia has a long history of turn...
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Tackling financial inequality and The 530 Club from 2021-09-02T09:05
A discussion about class and poverty in Australia, recorded at the Yarra Valley Writers Festival with Rick Morton, Dennis Glover and Glyn Davis. Plus how early risers are kicking goals at 5.30am.
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Family court merger and Indigenous literacy from 2021-09-01T09:05
The merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia will take effect today, with hopes that it will cut costs and wait times for resolving matters. So how might these changes play...
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Indigenous health under COVID threat, women's health as they age, the role of farming in all our lives from 2021-08-31T09:05
The day after the first Indigenous death due to COVID in NSW, where are the deficiencies in that state's health system? The gaps in knowledge of women's health as they age, and why we have a vexed ...
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Misinformation, cults and the impact on relationships from 2021-08-30T09:05
Now more than ever, with the pandemic keeping many of us apart, staying in touch with family and friends can be hard. Into this space of isolation and loneliness, those peddling conspiracy theories...
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Making disability ordinary during the Paralympic games, cooking for connection and commitment without a ring from 2021-08-27T09:05
Behind 'WeThe15', the campaign to change attitudes towards disability that could make you see the Paralympics through a different lens. Plus, a new cookbook celebrates community resilience during t...
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New ways of treating eating disorders, the first angler of NZ, our'house porn'obsession from 2021-08-26T09:05
A new centre for treating eating disorders is trialling a different approach to a rising incidence, we meet Clarke Gayford, angler, chef and partner to NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and how our...
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COVID-19 in schools and getting your nature dose from 2021-08-25T09:05
With most children and teenagers unable to get vaccinated, we discuss other ways that schools might be able to reopen while minimising the risk of coronavirus spreading in those settings. Improved ...
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CEO salary transparency, cosmetic injectables and Prosopagnosia from 2021-08-24T09:05
Would knowing what our bosses make create a more equitable workplace and society? How physically and psychologically safe is the latest anti-ageing treatment, cosmetic injectables? And, what would ...
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How do we help those struggling with lockdown compliance? from 2021-08-23T09:05
As Australia continues to see hundreds of cases of coronavirus a day, not everyone is following the lockdown rules. Listeners and experts share their thoughts about how to deal with pandemic fatigu...
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Cat curfews, the matter of money and siblings from 2021-08-20T09:05
There is no silver bullet for Australia's cat problem, but a parliamentary inquiry recently recommended a 'national cat curfew' to protect native wildlife. With cat bans and night-time 'cat curfews...
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Cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s pursuit of superhuman strength, Indigenous communities’ vaccine rates, and faking it online from 2021-08-19T09:05
What's gone wrong with rolling the vaccine out to Indigenous communities, and what can be learned from the success stories? What’s driving Alison Bechdel’s lifelong obsession with exercise? And wha...
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Managing difficult coronavirus news from 2021-08-18T09:05
Daily press conferences by state and federal governments provide vital information, but also news that is upsetting for the general public. How can we manage our consumption of news about the pande...
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Young people and the stock market, Nick Bracks on mental health and innovative technology for people with disabilities from 2021-08-17T09:05
Are more young people entering the stock market these days and is it becoming more accessible? What have Nick Bracks' own struggles taught him about navigating mental health challenges? And, how co...
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Food systems and climate change from 2021-08-16T09:05
From individual choices about what we buy and eat, to the agriculture that produces our food, how are we contributing to climate change, and how might our food systems have to adapt? A farmer and a...
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COVID-19, climate change and when a spouse turns to conspiracy theories from 2021-08-13T09:05
The world is grappling with the dual crises of coronavirus and climate change, so why have we heeded the advice so keenly on one issue and not the other? Plus, the role of playgroups in communities...
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The path out for NSW, the'coffin confessor', and running to touch the wall from 2021-08-12T09:05
Is the NSW government making the best decisions to find its way out of the current COVID spread? Bill Edgar explains how he fell into role as the self titled 'coffin confessor' and writer and broad...
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Guaranteed basic income and tales from the dog park from 2021-08-11T09:05
What impact might a guaranteed basic income have on people's lives and choices around work? Plus your experiences at the dog park with your pet and the relationships you may have formed as a result.
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Getting young men on board in the race to vaccinate the country from 2021-08-10T09:05
Why are men lagging behind in the vaccine race and how can we cheer them on? Is there a way to be a sunny nihilist? And, a story of enduring love from the Burma Railway.
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Taking Australia’s snapshot with the Census from 2021-08-09T09:05
Every five years, our country embarks on the Census, a large information gathering exercise, which asks every household the same questions on one night of the year. The aim is to gather a snapshot ...
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PRESENTS — Days Like These from 2021-08-08T02:05
If you have a bit more time for podcast listening at the moment, Life Matters has a show for you — the ABC's 'Days Like These'. In this episode Edwina Storie asks, "What would you do for a sibling?...
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Life Matters - Friday, August 6 from 2021-08-06T09:00:21
Your guide to contemporary Australian life. Be part of rich conversations on relationships, family, education, work, health and consumer issues.
Living with panic and making a case for cursing at work from 2021-08-06T09:00:21
Many of us will experience a panic attack at some point, so what are some ways to manage your anxiety? Plus, Daniel James on when Queen Elizabeth arrived in Shepparton in regional Victoria and two ...
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A future with a vaccine passport, and going off country for education from 2021-08-05T09:05
The federal government is developing the framework for a digital vaccine passport. What should it contain? One Indigenous student tackles the laden term 'Where you from?' and a new documentary reve...
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Aged care home experiences during COVID-19 outbreaks from 2021-08-04T09:05
For those in residential aged care and their families, the pandemic has been an expecially difficult time. With lives lost and continuing fears about the health and welfare of loved ones, vaccinati...
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Vaccines and children from 2021-08-03T09:05
From next Monday, children aged 12 to 15 with underlying health conditions, and Indigenous children, will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Is this the way forward, if we're trying to achieve her...
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Making home ownership a reality for young people from 2021-08-02T09:05
The property market has soared to new heights during the pandemic, which is having a negative impact on some young people who are seeking to buy their first home. Others are going down a different ...
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Information overload in a crisis and a surprise party with a twist from 2021-07-30T09:05
With new rules and restrictions being released daily, it can be tough to stay on top of new information during the pandemic. Is there a way to manage your stress, while staying abreast of what's ha...
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Covid support for business talkback, and the tale of a Maori mountain climber from 2021-07-29T09:05
The day after the Federal Government ramps up business support payments for affected people in NSW, we open the lines for businesses and employees across the country on how various state and Common...
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Early treatment for stroke and dogs in schools from 2021-07-28T09:05
Awareness about the signs of stroke is improving but not many people realise that the earlier treatments are given, the greater the chances a patient will make a full recovery. Plus how Luna the th...
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Finishing high-school during the COVID years from 2021-07-27T09:05
The year elevens, who spent much of last year in remote learning, are finding themselves in the same position this year, going through year twelve. What effect is that having on their wellbeing and...
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Your connection with the Olympics from 2021-07-26T09:05
Every four (or so) years, the Olympics come along and sweep some of us into a fervour of cheering and armchair commentary. While many of us have no direct link to the games, for some, there can be ...
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Skateboarding makes Olympic debut and the loud sex next door from 2021-07-23T09:05
Skateboarding is now an Olympic sport, but when lockdown stalled Olympic hopeful Hayley Wilson’s training, her mum and her town came up with an ingenious solution. Plus, the politics of curly hair ...
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Vaccine passports and Anna Sale on learning to open up from 2021-07-22T09:05
Proof of vaccination status is already being used in some parts of the world to manage spread of coronavirus. Should Australia look at adopting this approach? Plus, Death Sex and Money's Anna Sale ...
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Migrant workers in lockdown, home cooking and expensive pets from 2021-07-21T09:05
While payment eligibility has improved for migrant workers in lockdown, not everyone is covered. Plus the home cooking of TikTok sensation Nathan Lyons and in The Pineapple Project, how to save mon...
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How safe do you feel where you live? from 2021-07-20T09:05
Does how safe you feel in your neighbourhood match up to how safe you actually are? New research has found the answer. Also, after 138 dates, would you find love? And, you might understand self-car...
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How easy or difficult has it been for you to get vaccinated? from 2021-07-19T09:05
The COVID-19 situation in Australia remains fluid, with active cases present in several states, and NSW and Victoria in lockdown because of outbreaks. Many people are now speeding up their plans to...
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The sound of silence and a Michael Jackson themed party from 2021-07-16T09:05
As Victoria wakes up to its fifth lockdown and large parts of New South Wales remain in lockdown until the end of July, Life Matters takes your calls on how you incorporate silence into your life. ...
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Recognising burnout, millennial advice, and why Australia is a world leader in micronations from 2021-07-15T09:05
Burnout is now a recognised condition that extends well beyond corporate high flyers. Why millennials face unique life hurdles, and some advice on how to deal with them, and why do so many Australi...
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Vaccine misinformation and painting centenarians from 2021-07-14T09:05
General practitioners are at the front line when it comes to combating vaccine misinformation, much of which is shared on social media platforms, but how does an outbreak affect these views? Plus A...
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NSW COVID response, resetting our brains and explaining acne from 2021-07-13T09:05
As Sydney's lockdown continues and the government develops its economic support package for the state, what do businesses need to stay afloat? Also, can we reset the neurotransmitters in our brain ...
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Dealing with insecure housing while ageing from 2021-07-12T09:05
We all hope that retirement will usher in a period of well-deserved rest and the pursuit of personal interests. But too many Australians are finding themselves dealing with unaffordable rent or hav...
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Highlights: Indigenous-led child care and working too hard from 2021-07-09T09:05
Culturally appropriate child care for First Nations children, a history of what's led to the culture of working longer hours and how to deal with the child who comes over to your house too often, a...
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Highlights: making friends as an adult and the history of alarm clocks from 2021-07-08T09:05
How to make friends at a time in life when you might really need them, plus the history of alarm clocks, and time itself, and we revisit our 'Walking Together' series for NAIDOC week, with a love r...
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Highlights: Renting when you have pets and children and the news from 2021-07-07T09:05
Assessing your rights and responsibilities when it comes to having a pet in a rental property, teaching kids to think like reporters and in the latest episode of The Pineapple Project, how not to o...
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Highlights: young children learning from risk and Red Lead the naval cat from 2021-07-06T09:05
How allowing young children to take small, manageable risks when they are younger builds confidence and problem solving skills as they age. Plus for NAIDOC week, the relationship between young Indi...
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Highlights: working from home and supporting ten-year-old girls from 2021-07-05T09:05
What does the evidence say about productivity and employee satisfaction with those who are able to work from home some of the time? Plus for NAIDOC week an episode of our series 'Walking Together' ...
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Children, praise, and a polyamorous wife from 2021-07-02T09:05
Can you 'over-praise' your child? New research offers some clues on how praise can influence your child's happiness and success. Plus, why a couple are rescuing books from landfill. And what do you...
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Vaccine advice confusion, villain make overs and is the best sex really spontaneous? from 2021-07-01T09:05
With health experts and politicians divided over widening vaccine access we do our best to sift through the confusion, why are villains getting a back story and make over, and the argument for scri...
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The joys of being frugal from 2021-06-30T09:05
Keeping a lid on how much you spend and also how much you use, can really help build your nest egg. But are the motivations all about saving money? We hear stories of your best frugal moments, and ...
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Understanding the Delta variant and everything you need to know about soil from 2021-06-29T09:05
As Australia deals with multiple COVID outbreaks, understanding how the Delta variant spreads is crucial. What is the best strategy for governments as they try to keep it under control? Also, gourm...
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Grandparent carers share their experiences from 2021-06-28T09:05
Caring for grandchildren is a joyful experience for many, with more time available to build relationships and less pressure on the hip pocket. But for some grandparents, looking after the welfare o...
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Dr Norman Swan on living younger and a'good enough'approach to health from 2021-06-25T09:05
Dr Norman Swan shares what he has learned about diet, living younger and how to survive a mid-life crisis. Plus, author Ingrid Horrocks on how her solo swimming journey became an exploration of the...
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Missing out on quality end of life care and op shopping when you're plus-size from 2021-06-24T09:05
Patient and family distress, as well as reluctance to tackle issues head on are contributing to poor end of life care for many Australians in hospital, so what can be done about it? Plus strategies...
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Dealing with incontinence and how to break a fast fashion habit from 2021-06-23T09:05
For some people, having a toilet available at a moment's notice is the first thing they think about before deciding to leave the house. We find out how those who live with incontinence are coping a...
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A six year walk around the world and the school day gets a new time-slot from 2021-06-22T09:05
Do you ever daydream about putting on hiking boots and just walking out the door? Possibly for months? Angela Maxwell did that and didn't return for six years! What did she learn about the world an...
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Your thoughts on how much money is needed for a comfortable retirement from 2021-06-21T09:05
New data shows that 60 per cent of us are worried personally that we will not have enough funds for a comfortable retirement, while more than 90 per cent of us think it is a problem for the nation....
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Our right to repair + our right to eat a meal without flies from 2021-06-18T09:05
What legal rights are you entitled to when it comes to repairing what you own? We take your calls as the Productivity Commission outlines how to strengthen your right to repair. Plus, you've found ...
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Mixing vaccines, being financially fit, and pruning your'friendscape' from 2021-06-17T09:05
Some countries in the northern hemisphere have already approved it, but what are the pros and cons of mixing vaccines? Facing the pitfalls in your personal finances, and how do you decide which fri...
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Understanding refugee laws, and fishing for mental health from 2021-06-16T09:05
The Murugappan family from Biloela are still fighting to stay in Australia. In what circumstances would that be possible, and how do refugee and migration laws work for those fleeing persecution in...
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Are Australian men still not allowed to have emotions? from 2021-06-15T09:05
How a "harden up" mentality might still be making it tough for Australian men to open up about their emotions. Also, how to work out if you're paying too much for life insurance through your super....
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50 years of delivering babies from 2021-06-14T09:05
Trailblazing obstetrician, Caroline De Costa was instrumental in the fight for women's reproductive rights, both here in Australia, and in Ireland. She'll tell us what's changed about the way we ha...
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How average is your income? from 2021-06-11T09:05
Why are we so terrible at guessing other people's incomes? We take a deep dive into how much the average Australian makes. Plus, dancers share the importance of putting people with differently-able...
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Where do we work and play now? Analysing the corrosive nature of hate crime, Yasmin Poole on the next wave of feminism from 2021-06-10T09:05
One city, many centres. Is that how we'll operate in our capitals post pandemic? New research uncovers the disturbing ripples of support for hate crime in our local communities, and young feminist ...
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Medicare schedule fee changes may bite and how to be frugal from 2021-06-09T09:05
How much you pay for medical procedures in private hospitals is set to change from July 1 following a review. But the industry say they were only given six weeks notice to implement the changes, an...
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When will uni life get back to normal? from 2021-06-08T09:05
For many Australians, life has been returning back to normal this year, but, for uni students, it all feels "very 2020". What could help students get the most out of this year? Plus how Australians...
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Exactly when will I be getting my travel refund? from 2021-06-07T09:05
For those who can afford it, booking a holiday can be almost as much fun as actually going on it. But many have been stuck in the anticipation stage indefinitely. While we can dream about a getaway...
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Exploring a new world of travel and what to do about your spouse's hidden savings account from 2021-06-04T09:05
With most international trips still off the cards due to Australia's international travel ban, will the archetypal Australian traveller live again? Plus, why a new generation are choosing androgyno...
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Victorian businesses describe their lockdown life, Jenny pushes her body to'annihilation', and other forms of life crises from 2021-06-03T09:05
Three Victorian businesses describe life under their fourth lockdown, writer Jenny Valentish has become addicted to extreme workouts, and meets others who push the boundaries, and why life crises a...
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Mandating vaccines for workers and managing your smartphone use from 2021-06-02T09:05
The Victorian coronavirus outbreak has highlighted low rates of vaccination for workers in aged and disability care. But can workers be made to have a vaccine? And digital expert Dr Joanne Orlando ...
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Is it the end of the cigarette? from 2021-06-01T09:05
Health organisations around the world are calling on governments to phase out commercial cigarette sales. Can we imagine a world where smoking no longer exists?
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Debate rages about how big or small Australia should be from 2021-05-31T09:05
Nothing divides us more than our opinions around what Australia’s population should be. The Australia Talks Survey 2021 has found that 35 per cent of Australians think the country's population is g...
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Encouraging vaccine uptake and good riddance to the handshake from 2021-05-28T09:05
As the number of transmission sites in Victoria continues to grow, can Australia use the state’s lockdown to turn low rates of vaccination around? Plus, meet the crafty knitters using scarves to pe...
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Bruce Pascoe and his son on farming Indigenous foods from 2021-05-27T09:05
Books like Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu opened a lot of people's eyes to the range of foods people grew and nurtured before European settlement, and now there's a push to make those foods more widely av...
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Identifying misinformation and updating place names to recognise the role of women from 2021-05-26T09:05
The Australia Talks 2021 survey revealed 94 per cent of Australians think misinformation is a problem for Australia generally, and 50 per cent said it was a problem for them personally. So how do y...
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Why we love to say,"It's Australian made!" from 2021-05-25T09:05
It's been 35 years since those kangaroo-sporting, triangular, green-and-gold logos started appearing on our products. How has our appreciation and demand of Australian-made changed since then? And ...
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How to help those dealing with long-term unemployment from 2021-05-24T09:05
The Australian economy is doing amazingly well, but not everyone is benefiting. Figures show that long-term unemployment – classified as when a job seeker has been out of work for more than 12 mont...
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Talkback — how volunteering can change your life from 2021-05-21T09:05
New research shows Australia's volunteer sector hasn't snapped back after the pandemic. What can be done to see the economy's secret ingredient thriving again? Plus, how do you deal with a father w...
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Can we build wealth and protect the planet? Kathryn confronts her fury, and our tattered history of borders from 2021-05-20T09:05
Two finance insiders run through the pros and the pitfalls of ethical investing for the planet, award-winning writer and author Kathryn Heyman discusses her own fury, and a Belgian farmer moves a r...
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Hospital access crisis and Rev Bill Crews on finding himself through helping others from 2021-05-19T09:05
Emergency doctors and paramedics say there is a crisis in our hospitals, causing a delay in crucial access to care for patients, we put these claims to the national peak body for hospitals. Plus Re...
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The rise and rise of the non-alcoholic beverage and a world without email from 2021-05-18T09:05
Is it time to update our assumptions when it comes to how and what Australians like to drink? And, can you imagine a life that involves no email? One computer science professor (and New York Times ...
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Flights resume from India, but thousands remain separated from family, lovers and friends from 2021-05-17T09:05
Some 9,000 Australians stuck in India now have a glimmer of hope that they may be able to come home, with flights resuming from the sub-continent over the weekend. But with more than 34,000 Austral...
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How budget super changes will affect you and Christmas with your husband's relatives from 2021-05-14T09:05
With more changes in this week's federal budget, we ask what incoming superannuation reforms will mean for you and your nest egg. Plus, country communities share their solutions for overcoming unan...
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What 18 billion buys in residential aged care, memoir of your body, escaping your comfort zone from 2021-05-13T09:05
Will this Federal Budget's $18 billion commitment to aged care deliver real reform to residential care? Kaya Wilson writes a memoir to a body in transition, and a new program helps women feel comfo...
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Budget breakdown and the history of Aboriginal trackers from 2021-05-12T09:05
This big spending budget is designed to tackle some of the greatest areas of need in our community, including aged care, mental health, gender equality and women's safety. But how do the numbers st...
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NAPLAN pros and cons, learning to disagree and backyard adventures from 2021-05-11T09:05
NAPLAN testing resumes today. What changes does the test need and do we need standardised testing at all? Also, none of us like to argue, but ethicists say it's good for us, and there are ways we c...
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How to fix Australia’s mental health system from 2021-05-10T09:05
Every year, the Federal Budget raises hopes that funding for particular parts of our system will be increased. While the Federal Government has signalled it will respond to recent inquiries into me...
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Containing a COVID-19 outbreak and the truth about the fertility cliff from 2021-05-07T09:05
How should we respond to a hypothetical scenario of a COVID-19 outbreak where vaccine is limited, and case numbers have climbed to 100 per day? Plus, the fertility cliff and delaying parenthood. An...
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Commercial interests vs public health, Mark and Alonso under one roof, 100 years of menstrual advertising from 2021-05-06T09:05
Does the food and drink industry have a duty of care to our public health? We meet Mark and Alonso living under one roof, and a century of euphemisms in advertising menstrual products.
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Protecting young people, improving Indigenous health and a tall ship from 2021-05-05T09:05
How to keep young people safe from abuse in clubs and sporting organisations. Plus an Aboriginal epidemiologist seeks to quantify the connection between culture and the health and wellbeing of Firs...
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Examining the new childcare announcement, digital health and life at Elle Magazine from 2021-05-04T09:05
Is the government's new $1.7bn childcare reform good policy? How can technology be used to benefit the health of all Australians? And, confessions from life, love and the industry from Elle Austral...
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Good health for all by 2030:'pie in the sky'or an achievable goal? from 2021-05-03T09:05
In the next decade, we could create a society where everyone is in good health. According to a group of public health experts, this goal is achievable, and the remedies are less about increases in ...
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Vaccines for over 50s and inside a refugee-run soup kitchen from 2021-04-30T09:05
We answer your questions about vaccines ahead of May 3rd, when Australians over the age of 50 will be able to get vaccinated. Plus, how a refugee-run soup kitchen became a hand of hope. And how do ...
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What Australians really think about climate change and the gentle joy of morning bike rides from 2021-04-29T09:05
Despite the majority of Australians now seeing climate change as a serious threat, many still aren't prioritising it enough for the government to take notice. Plus photographer Roff Smith rediscove...
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Australians in India and the sex drought from 2021-04-28T09:05
The Australian Government has put a pause on flights from India, leaving more than 9000 citizens stranded in the midst of one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks so far. Are we doing enough to help str...
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Bank branch closures and exploring the scenic rim from 2021-04-27T09:05
How will the closure of bank branches, which has accelerated due to COVID, affect how we bank? What's it like to travel one of the country's most iconic roads by foot? And, meet another twosome sur...
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Your thoughts on the value of royal commissions from 2021-04-26T09:05
There have been almost two dozen royal commissions since 2010, but are they an effective way to bring about change? Life Matters speaks to experts and we take your calls on the value of royal commi...
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Overcoming barriers to realise your dreams and remembering a flying angel from 2021-04-23T09:05
Indigenous elder Lorraine Hatton on overcoming barriers and marking Anzac Day. Plus, the story of the nurse who helped evacuate Australian soldiers from PNG to Darwin in WWII. And how do you cope w...
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Returning ex-pats result in a brain gain and old and young together from 2021-04-22T09:05
Many Australians who have were living overseas have made their way back here permanently in the past year. Could the skills they bring with them help to stimulate our economy? Plus a new trial aims...
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Looking after your ageing parents and how the gig economy is impacting the care sector from 2021-04-21T09:05
What you should do to prepare for the time when your parents need you to take charge of their welfare. Plus a look at how job insecurity in Australia is spreading from delivery riders and drivers, ...
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More affordable rental models, blockchain education and the nurse comedian from 2021-04-20T09:05
As the housing market soars, is there any way to keep rent affordable? What is expertise in blockchain technology and why is it one of the most "sought after" skills in the world right now? And, ho...
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Debating the pros and cons of our closed borders from 2021-04-19T09:05
Australia has remained safe from the pandemic when compared to many other parts of the world, thanks in part to our borders. Today we reopen our borders to New Zealand. Some argue we should open up...
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Avoiding the"diet trap"and the healing power of gardens from 2021-04-16T09:05
A third of Australians have gained weight over the course of the pandemic, so how can you avoid getting caught in the "diet trap" and what should you aim for instead of weight loss? Plus, therapeut...
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Maintaining flexible work, and considering women in the budget from 2021-04-15T09:05
With many employees being asked to revert back to pre-pandemic work arrangements, we ask an HR expert and an employment lawyer what your rights and responsibilities are when it comes to working fro...
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Keeping Indigenous communities COVID-free, and overcoming procrastination from 2021-04-14T09:05
Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations have played a pivotal role over the past year in keeping everyone informed and safe during the pandemic, and are now in the midst of tackling th...
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Cyclones, online reputations and ageless friendships from 2021-04-13T09:05
What's the best way to prepare our buildings for cyclones? How can you protect your online reputation? And, what's it like to have a friend who's 60 years your senior?
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Answering your questions about vaccines from 2021-04-12T09:05
Australia’s rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 was always going to be challenging. But last week's announcement that Pfizer would now be the preferred vaccine for Australians under 50 has taken t...
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Lessons in quarantine management, respect and letting go from 2021-04-09T09:05
As Victoria's third attempt at hotel quarantine begins, we ask what lessons have we learned about building and maintaining a gold standard quarantine system? Plus, how primary-school-aged boys are ...
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Future proofing your employment and getting hot under the collar about neck ties from 2021-04-08T09:05
In a Life Matters special, we ask a team of experts for their tips on succeeding in the post-pandemic workforce and the chequered, striped and plain colour history of what we tie around our necks.
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Buy now pay later users miss payments and creating a harmonious stepfamily from 2021-04-07T09:05
Consumer advocates want tighter regulations on the buy now pay later industry as one in five people miss payments, but helping people gain a better understanding of how to budget is another potenti...
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Neuroscientist Lisa Genova wants you to embrace the'memory lapse' from 2021-04-06T09:05
The bestselling author of 'Still Alice' on why "normal forgetting" is part of the way a healthy brain functions, and journalist Huda Hayek on being the only kid in school who ate falafel rolls for ...
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How to notice when your life is out of balance, and the history of the weekend from 2021-04-05T09:05
Noticing when your work-life balance is out and needs 'correcting' can be tricky, particularly because drifting off course can happen over time. A work-related stress psychologist provides some tip...
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Things we can do to bring meaning to our lives from 2021-04-02T09:05
What things do you do in your life to nourish your soul? Organisations are increasingly calling on divinity consultants to help nurture the spirit of their workers. And a cyber psychologist warns a...
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How to fake being tidy and delays in the vaccine rollout impact travel plans from 2021-04-01T09:05
Easter and school holiday plans have been disrupted by yet another coronavirus outbreak, despite the fact that we have enough vaccines available for frontline workers. What can be done to address t...
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Dogs for children and cashless debit card trial resumes from 2021-03-31T09:05
The benefits of including dogs in the lives of children as they grow up have been explored in a new research study. Also, evidence is starting to mount on how the cashless debit card affects people...
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Economic impact of sharp lockdowns, trauma and exercise snacking from 2021-03-30T09:05
As Brisbane enters a sharp lockdown, we look at the economic impact of these kind of emergency measures. Also, how does trauma trap us? And, new research says just 20 seconds of exercise might go a...
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Is Australia ready for welfare payments to reduce? from 2021-03-29T09:05
Australia has weathered the economic storm brought on by the pandemic and associated shutdowns better than many countries. This is partially thanks to unprecedented levels of Federal Government sup...
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Is a tree change what you really need? from 2021-03-26T09:05
Lisa Leong explores the psychology behind making a tree change. Is moving really the answer to your problems? Plus, how the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, forces you to make space menta...
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How to support a sexual assault survivor and losing your religion from 2021-03-25T09:05
More people than ever are coming forward with their experiences of sexual assault. Two frontline workers explain what happens when you decide to report, and how to support a loved one through that ...
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Floods, planning and the future, and preserving memories from 2021-03-24T09:05
Living through torrential rain, rising floods and having to evacuate your home has many questioning whether some of the places we live are sustainable in the longer term. An actuary and a climate c...
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NSW flood crisis, pandemic friendships and hipster sewers from 2021-03-23T09:06
Up and down the flooded NSW coast and inland, how are people coping through the worst floods in 60 years? Also, which of your friendships grew stronger during the pandemic? And, a look inside the f...
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Counting the enormous cost of ageism from 2021-03-22T09:05
A new report from the World Health Organization has found that half the population hold prejudiced views against others because of their age. And h...
Finding a life outside of work and your body under stress from 2021-03-19T09:05
From wholesome hobbies to fighting stress, Lisa Leong consults the experts on finding a life outside of work. Plus, what can you say to a friend wh...
Teenagers and porn, and the joys of holidaying at home from 2021-03-18T09:05
With most teenagers using porn to learn about sex, toxic attitudes towards women and girls have become normalised, so how do we turn that around? P...
Accessing super for home deposits and protecting children during divorce from 2021-03-17T09:05
Accessing super to buy a home might help more people get into the property market, but will the cost be too high? And in The Good Divorce we focus ...
March for Justice and Laura's Choice from 2021-03-16T09:05
Thousands of women participated in rallies across Australia yesterday. What changes are they calling for and what form will the movement take next?...
Marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration from 2021-03-15T09:05
This time last year, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, as the globe finally realised the full scale of the threat posed by coronav...
Getting the message right on the COVID-19 vaccine, introducing a much younger lover from 2021-03-12T09:05
How do we get the message right on the COVID-19 vaccine, the mysteries of aphantasia, and should you introduce a much younger lover to your family ...
Tourism bailout reactions, medical stress and bullying, a rooftop solution to wastewater from 2021-03-11T09:05
Will thousands of half price airfares and other financial supports keep our tourism sector afloat? A recovering doctor speaks out on workplace stre...
Tackling youth unemployment and conscious uncoupling from 2021-03-10T09:05
The Federal Government's latest apprenticeship wage subsidy announcement has been welcomed but one expert says it should be extended to other indus...
Grace Tame on speaking the "unspeakable", Sarah Krasnostein on why we believe, and farming with training wheels from 2021-03-09T09:05
Australian of the Year Grace Tame says the time for monumental change is upon us. She speaks to Life Matters about what she thinks needs to happen ...
IWD special: focus on young women from 2021-03-08T09:05
We're marking International Women's Day with a special focus on young women. We'll explore how to raise girls who like themselves, with a couple of...
Renewing our high streets after COVID-19, breaking up with your hairdresser from 2021-03-05T09:05
The challenge of reinvigorating our main streets after COVID-19, making waves for all the right reasons, and how to break up with your hairdresser....
Having a voice in mental health, extreme misogyny under the spotlight, and a vagabond turned workplace consultant from 2021-03-04T09:05
In the wake of Victoria's Royal Commission how do we ensure a voice for consumers in our mental health systems? Revealing disturbing levels of miso...
Antipsychotics in aged care, The Good Divorce and the 530 club from 2021-03-03T09:05
Following the Royal Commission's report recommendations about the overuse of antipsychotics in aged care, a geriatrician and a psychiatrist tell us...
The housing bubble, Ned Kelly's sister and tackling childhood obesity from 2021-03-02T09:05
Why are house prices on the rise in the midst of a pandemic? Who was Ned Kelly's sister? And, could some innovative thinking help tackle childhood ...
How to build a better aged care system from 2021-03-01T09:05
The Royal Commission into Aged Care heard damning evidence of woeful inadequacies in the system designed to look after our older Australians. As we...
The cost of childcare, market gardening after bushfires, cross-cultural style from 2021-02-26T09:05
Could cheaper childcare help the COVID-19 recovery, community led market gardening after natural disasters, and how to have conversations about cul...
Teaching consent, Liz's reptilian confession, making adult friends from 2021-02-25T09:05
Is it time to look more closely at how consent is taught, both at home and in schools? Liz reveals a childhood guilt she's been carrying most of he...
International students, pets in rental properties and gaming and health from 2021-02-24T09:06
Are we at risk of losing international university students to other countries, permanently? Plus a world-first study looks at the barriers to peopl...
Vaccine rollout in aged care, kid reporters and 'the husband poisoners' from 2021-02-23T09:05
Understanding how informed consent will work as the vaccine rolls out in aged care, giving kids media literacy by teaching them to break the news t...
What happens when news is removed from your feed from 2021-02-22T09:05
It has been several days since Facebook blocked Australians from accessing news content via its platform and many users are noticing that their fee...
The cost of losing regional events to COVID-19, walking around Australia, when your boss is a conspiracy theorist from 2021-02-19T09:05
The community cost of losing regional events in the age of COVID-19, a father and son journey around Australia on foot, what to do when your boss b...
Where to for quarantine? Jeanette faces her fear, 50 risks to take with your kids from 2021-02-18T09:05
What can we learn from quarantine history to deal with our current challenges, Jeanette Schultz debuts in our Life in 500 Words theme of True Confe...
Keeping Parliament House staff safe and imagining you're a mammoth from 2021-02-17T09:05
An allegation of rape by ex-Parliament House staffer Brittany Higgins has sparked calls for real and lasting reform of protections for workers in p...
Regional property squeeze, growing up disabled in Australia and cryptocurrencies from 2021-02-16T09:05
What does the latest housing boom in regional towns mean for the people who live there? Stories of disability and the importance of reclaiming spac...
Banks and credit in focus two years after the royal commission from 2021-02-15T10:05
How has your bank been treating you lately? The banking sector has improved its act since the royal commission, which highlighted some fairly unsav...
Tackling racism in sport, a cold plunge, and when a friend wants a gift back from 2021-02-12T10:05
What can elite sports learn from their communities when it comes to racism and inclusiveness, the benefits of a cold plunge, and what to do when a ...
NDIS concerns, interactive parenting program for dads, alarm clock history from 2021-02-11T10:05
The proposed introduction of independent assessors has NDIS users concerned, a new online parenting program guides fathers in making good choices, ...
The real cost of gambling and op shop gems from 2021-02-10T10:05
New research uses bank data to analyse just how much people spend on gambling. Plus, we ask an expert how you can find a valuable treasure in an op...
Evolving risks of hotel quarantine, a friendship in colonial NSW and playlists for healing from 2021-02-09T10:05
Could we make our quarantine practices safer? We meet two women who forged an unlikely friendship, and a playlist to heal you from 2020.
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Embracing sport during the pandemic from 2021-02-08T10:05
Many Australians enjoy sport, either as participants or observers. But can we all safely keep fit and participate in sporting events while coronavi...
Debate over the IR omnibus bill, over the counter medicinal cannabis, and what to do about screaming neighbours from 2021-02-05T10:05
What will the federal government's proposed IR changes mean for you, delays for over the counter medicinal cannabis, and when do you step in when n...
Rosie Batty reflects, Noela deals with the F word, and Candida listens to horses from 2021-02-04T10:05
Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty reflects on the pressures of the role, Noela Dawes deals with the F word at home and in school, and Candi...
Dealing with economic interruptions and philosophy and sex from 2021-02-03T10:06
COVID-19 is continuing to cause disruption to the economy, with Perth and surrounding areas the latest part of the country to experience a lockdown...
Border closures, "sceptical believers" and primary school homework from 2021-02-02T10:05
As Western Australia becomes the latest state to handle an outbreak, the fraught topic of border closures is front of mind again. Is it possible fo...
Dealing with shortages in your medicine supply from 2021-02-01T10:05
There has been something going on at the pharmacy lately, with some medicines running short. But do not panic, there is advice on hand. Life Matter...
Avoiding medical treatments and surfing an unsurfable break from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There has been a drop in the number of people seeking medical help and tests. Experts think this is linked to a fear of coronavirus. We take your calls on ...
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Weekend Life Matters: overcoming negative self talk, walking from snow to ash, dropping Uni to feed people, birding surges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to silence the self critic, walking 660 kms into a fire drenched summer, how one student has turned a good deed into a major project, and the surge in ...
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Traffic light system for COVID-19, dancing for fitness, when a gift for a grandchild is discarded from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Would a traffic warning light system work to manage the risks of COVID-19, putting on your dancing shoes for fitness, and what to do when a gift for a gran...
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Healthcare workers, COVID-19 infections and a surge in birdwatching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As the number of Victorian healthcare workers who have contracted COVID-19 climbs past 2,600, we ask how hospitals and aged care homes can be made safer fo...
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Bushfire preparation, virtual pet adoption and separating your finances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear from communities at risk of bushfires about how they are preparing for the next fire season. Plus, swiping right on potential pet matches. And how ...
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Weekend Life Matters: the right to repair, community grocer, walking Melbourne, chess and gender from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Productivity Commission is examining issues around our rights to repair products, five communities across Victoria have better food security due to the...
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Mortgage deferrals, limbo and walking through ash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hundreds of thousands of people have deferred their loans since March, but how many will be able to start repayments when the grace period ends? Plus, Anth...
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Reflections on a year like no other, Dear Santa, and to gift or not to gift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What lessons have we taken away from 2020, one family's Christmas dessert table, and should you gift when there is family unrest? ...
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Weighing the right approach to a future coronavirus vaccine and Howard Styles on making waves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all face a long journey when it comes to developing a vaccine that will work against COVID-19. But once we do, how should we deal with people who are he...
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The right to repair, having a sex life, and women in chess from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What rights do you have when it comes to repairing what you already own? Plus, should NDIS funding be used to help people with disability have a healthy se...
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Weekend Life Matters: why mouth breathing is bad for us, cycling to the iceman, talking while surfing, the love for the pets we lose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The new science on the benefits of nose breathing, getting on your bike to visit the iceman, how Waves for Wellness helps men hang ten about their lives, a...
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Fun in the classroom and reducing the gender superannuation gap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Educators are finding ways to re-engage children who have lost interest in school during the pandemic. Plus some strategies for boosting the superannuation...
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Coastal erosion, walking in the city and the science of reading from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Heavy weather and higher seas have seen erosion problems worsen along parts of Australia's east coast. What will that mean for coastal communities? Plus, h...
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The future of work after the pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It took a global pandemic to embed remote working into many workplaces. But will flexible working arrangements remain in place once the threat of the pande...
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Weekend Life Matters: community led recovery, Juliet's waters break, our electric car future, going to Santa School from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two community leaders discuss how towns and people can drive recovery after disaster, a Life in 500 Words about the power of water, Australia's uneasy rela...
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Digital divide in regional Australia, celebrating old dogs, and reluctant pet sitting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tackling the digital divide in rural and regional Australia, in celebration of older dogs, and what to do when you get lumped with a family member's pet ...
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Fire recovery, renting during COVID-19 and going to Santa school from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With a new summer already upon us, we hear how communities hit hard by last summer's bushfires are leading their own recovery. Plus, how have renters fared...
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Addressing wage theft, women's mental health and electric cars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New industrial relations legislation aims to prevent underpayment of workers by increasing penalties for employers. Plus how women's mental health has been...
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COVID-19, a buoyant property market, and parenting teenage boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After warnings of a significant drop in house prices, Australia’s property markets are already bouncing back. What will this mean for prospective homeowner...
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The logistics of rolling out COVID-19 vaccines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some countries that have been devastated by the impact of COVID-19 are preparing to roll out vaccines against coronavirus, with the UK commencing its progr...
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Weekend Life Matters: getting banks out of schools, Leonie swims with gentle monsters, travelling with a disability, community sport post COVID from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Victoria cracks down on banks' presence in primary schools, Leonie Seaton goes swimming with whale sharks, how travel businesses could open up more places ...
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Rethinking work and building better bosses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Long hours of work is a relatively recent phenomenon, so how can we redesign our society to find greater balance? Anthropologist James Suzman takes us thro...
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Future liveability, extreme weather and inside quarantine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What lessons can we take from commuting less and walking more as we look ahead to a post-coronavirus future? Plus, how quickly do we get used to extreme we...
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Weekend Life Matters: military memoir, dog poo potential, relationships and money, heroes next door from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The upbringing of a Victoria Cross decorated soldier, how dog poo may have compost potential for our gardens, the vexed issue of who pays for what in relat...
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The US election and us, and the dilemma of a phantom grass cutter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What impact the US election result will have on us, making waves at a meatworks, and what to do when someone cuts your grass without asking. ...
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The US election, product recalls and a possible use for dog poo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the US election still too close to call, what lessons can Australia take from a campaign marred by division? Plus, what obligations do suppliers have ...
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Relationships, money and voluntary assisted dying laws from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With some states set to introduce, or vote on, voluntary assisted dying laws, what lessons can we take from Victoria, the only jurisdiction where people wi...
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Being awarded the Victoria Cross and making a wish come true from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Growing up rough on a Queensland bush property was the perfect training for Daniel Keighran VC's career in the military. Plus how a chance encounter helped...
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Renters, financial stress, and making sense of ETFs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With three quarters of tenants dipping into their savings or taking out loans to get by, has this year’s recession exacerbated the financial divide between...
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Reducing playground hotspots, spiritual travel and fast money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Australian school yards can get as hot as 60 degrees Celsius in extreme summer temperatures, so what's the key to beating the heat in playgrounds? Plus, th...
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Managing the transition to a new normal with COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Victoria is beginning to ease its hotly contested lockdown restrictions, just as many parts of Europe have been plunged back into crisis because of COVID-1...
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Your stories of kindness within the healthcare system from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This year has been especially tough on healthcare workers, who have been at the frontline of dealing with the pandemic. At the beginning of World Kindness ...
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Cashless debit cards, zero waste living, and how to opt out of a family vacation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The debate around cashless debit cards, how to achieve zero waste in a busy life, and can you opt out of family vacations? ...
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Access, community sport and what's in a word, co-hosted with Tristram Peters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Guest host Tristram Peters speaks to humanitarian engineer Huy Nguyen, who is using innovative technologies to change perceptions around disability. Plus, ...
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Coercive control, buy now pay later and travel with a disability from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are laws against coercive control a good idea, or should we be better at including these behaviours when we address family violence? Plus what to look out ...
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Children, financial literacy, and supporting homeless women in the workplace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the Victorian Government moving to ban school banking programs next year, could other states follow suit? Plus, how one charity op shop is supporting ...
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A guide to menopause and the joy of audio description from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Menopause is a well-known part of life for women as they get older. But its symptoms can still be unexpected and extremely unpleasant. Listeners share thei...
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Weekend Life Matters: QR Codes and privacy, retirement made simple, pets and older owners, re-usable, movable housing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
QR codes allow contact tracers to do their job, but where is our data stored, and who can access it? We pull apart the complexities of retirement, uncover ...
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Australians trying to get home, Christmas spending, and how to deal with an unethical friend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The challenge of getting Australians home for Christmas, how spending has changed in the lead up to the festive season, and what to do when your friend act...
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QR codes, privacy, and racism through the eyes of children from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens to your data after you scan a QR code in a store or restaurant? Plus, how to plan for your retirement. And the difficult conversations African...
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Being 20 in 2020, pets and older people and reusable portable housing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A panel of 20 year-olds reflect on the issues that matter to them, and their hopes for the future. Plus how we can keep pets in the lives of older people a...
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A father's influence, combat heroism and the Brereton report from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How does the Brereton report on Australian war crimes fit within a culture of idolisation and combat heroism? Plus, Gallery owner Tim Olsen reflects on his...
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Adjusting to life under “COVID-normal” rules from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Now that the pandemic is much more under control, many Australians are heading out and adjusting to “COVID normal”. This means some of the things that you ...
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Reflecting on the first two decades of the 21st Century from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What do you remember from the past 20 years? For some, Julia Gillard becoming Australia’s first female Prime Minister is an important event, for others, it...
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Weekend Life Matters: stranded Australians, genetic results, the prism of poverty, how the weekend was won from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Officially, more than 34,000 Australians are trying to fly home. Whether they'll make it by Christmas seems unlikely. Waiting for a gene test can be very d...
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Weekend Life Matters: early intervention for mental health, the benefits of high intensity training, when to write a will, Batman and me from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Productivity Commission says we must act now to support the mental health of our school children, why HIIT (high intensity interval training) makes sen...
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The insurance cost of disasters, a history of Halloween candy, and when an old friend tracks you down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to plan for natural disasters in the future, the history of Halloween candy, and what to do when an old friend tracks you down but you're not intereste...
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Alternatives to hotel quarantine, lockdown in Antarctica, and how to deal with a competitive family member from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to tackle the pitfalls of hotel quarantine, spending iso in Antarctica, and what to do when you have a competitive family member. ...
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Getting home, becoming a doula and the history of the weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With over 30,000 Australians stuck overseas, how will this massive backlog be cleared to bring everyone home in time for Christmas? Plus, supporting birth ...
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Schools, mental health and marketing to children from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Productivity Commission has called for the wellbeing of school children to be prioritised. So, what role can schools play? Plus, why is sleep deprivati...
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The future of hospitality and cemeteries as public spaces from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With some restrictions in Melbourne easing, could outdoor dining and new technology be the key to keeping patrons safe and allowing businesses to remain co...
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Quarantine and international students, wills and HIIT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An outbreak in hotel quarantine has put the future of a pilot program for bringing back international students in jeopardy. Plus how to make a will, and th...
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The ethics of greed, money and food waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When agencies face public scrutiny over their balance sheets, what can we learn about ethics, entitlement and trust? Plus, author Rick Morton on his relati...
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Social housing, Batman and me, and the untold story of Sue Brierley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Victorian Government has announced a multi-billion-dollar social housing spend, but can a project of that scale work as a job creation strategy? And wi...
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Talking about the weather and climate change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The weather used to be one of those things that we could turn to when we ran out of things to say. But these days, the weather is part of the big conversat...
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Booking holidays and chasing refunds in a time of pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many travellers have been battling to get full refunds from cancelled holidays this year. But now that Australia seems to have COVID largely under control,...
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Weekend Life Matters: hot playgrounds, meaningful travel, investing in ETFs, and liveable communities post COVID from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Playground design needs to adapt to our hotter world, why some people need to travel for their own inner health, the pros and cons of Exchange Traded Funds...
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Weekend Life Matters: Are we leaving our cities? Inside a dog's mind, Louise forgives herself, how not to diet over 65 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is there evidence that COVID has reversed our drift to the cities? How dogs view us, making waves with yourself, and getting the protein balance right in o...
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Will JobMaker create real jobs, how to downsize, and when you suspect your partner has dementia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Willl JobMaker create long term and sustainable jobs, what downsizers are looking for, and what can you do when you suspect your partner has dementia. ...
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Decentralisation, the city, and wallabies in unexpected places from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With some businesses considering the benefits of employees working from home, and stories of families making a tree change, what will COVID-19 mean for our...
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Addressing climate change and dieting as you age from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Will President-elect Joe Biden's pledge to sign the United States back up to the Paris Agreement on climate change affect climate action here in Australia?...
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Bush food, the freedom circus and inside a dog's mind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The bush food industry is growing, but little is produced by Indigenous Australians. Those in the hospitality and not-for-profit sectors explain the import...
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Weekend Life Matters: the power of music against dementia, the growing industry of bushwalking, Fuzzy fights his landlord, Super reforms, from Qantas to cropper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Music therapy for dementia patients can be powerful, however there must be safeguards. Bushwalking used to be a health pursuit. Now it's a multi million do...
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Oz Harvest founder Ronni Kahn, the best muesli, and overheard at the cafe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oz Harvest founder Ronni Kahn reflects on how she found her life's passion, how to rate muesli, and what to do when someone at a cafe has their phone on sp...
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Mental health in the workplace and financial assistance for adult children from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With exhaustion on the rise during the pandemic, how much responsibility do employers have to support the mental health of their workers? Plus, what should...
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Being a carer during a pandemic and living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A young woman shares the challenges and unexpected benefits of being a carer during the pandemic. Plus, how a stood down Qantas pilot found work in a diffe...
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Changes to superannuation, bushwalking, and dementia and music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With a super fund comparison tool in the pipeline, how will next year's superannuation reforms affect you? Plus, the surprising history of bushwalking, and...
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The pros and cons of a bigger Australia and taking on your landlord from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Treasury has revealed that Australia’s population is expected to be around 26 million by 2022, which is one million fewer people than originally thought. M...
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Podcast extra — Parental As Anything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How many times do I have to ask...? Sound familiar? There are lots of reasons why parents don't make their kids do chores. Children can be bad at cleaning ...
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Weekend Life Matters: bedtime stories for grownups, Stan Walker's impossible life, taking doortraits, Clancy's dog diary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A hit podcast and now book prove adults love bedtime stories, renowned singer Stan Walker opens up about his difficult upbringing and genetic burden for ca...
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'Reverse' contract tracing, how to break up with friends, and the troublesome kid next door from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could new methods of contract tracing assist us in keeping COVID-19 at bay, how to break up with friends, and dealing with unwelcome intrusions from the ch...
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What the budget means for mental health; letters from a kelpie named Clancy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced nearly $6 billion for mental health initiatives in this year’s Federal Budget. So why are some mental health profession...
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What the Federal Budget means for you and Stan Walker on redemption and possibility from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has acknowledged the disproportionate impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on women, so could the budget change that p...
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Handling exam stress, stories to fall asleep to and the history of climate change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With Year 12 exams set to begin in earnest across the country, we ask how families and schools can help their teenagers cope with exam stress during an unu...
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Treasuring family recipes and a social enterprise to connect farmers with consumers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With more time at home, this year has given many an opportunity to dust off some family recipes or even create some new culinary traditions. We hear from l...
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Weekend Life Matters: bookshops in adversity, headache science, corona lingo, water rat vs cane toad, Paul Jennings untwists from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two bookshops compare notes on launching in a pandemic, the science and history of headaches, new words for a new normal, life lessons from a water rat and...
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Author Paul Jennings, a cat called Red Lead, and adult children paying board from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Children's book author Paul Jennings on his life and inspirations, a war-time cat called Red Lead, and should you ask adult children to pay board. ...
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Opening borders, bookstores, and life without a car from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some state and federal leaders are looking at loosening border restrictions, but what would it take to reopen borders safely? Plus, is it possible to go wi...
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Investing in social housing for economic recovery and the stories behind military tattoos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could an investment boost in social housing be the targeted spend needed to strengthen the economy? Plus, writer Tegan Bennett Daylight on why the silence ...
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Lending laws, language and a splitting headache from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could relaxing responsible lending obligations make it easier to get a loan, or do banks still need increased regulation to ensure rigorous lending practic...
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Should we be shopping around for our healthcare needs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As premium prices continue to rise, many people are reassessing their need for private health cover. Getting caught with higher than expected out of pocket...
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Weekend Life Matters: everyone's under one roof, navigating middle age online dating, teen finances, and voice activated women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How you handle the dynamics of multi-generational households, online dating for older people, finance know-how for teens, and the feminising of AI voice as...
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Insolvency reforms, the art of Spring cleaning, rummaging for recycling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What do the government's insolvency reforms mean for small business, the art of Spring cleaning, and what to do when you have a recycling rummager in your ...
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The costs of bushfire smoke and rebooting the 'smart wife' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With smoke-related health costs from the latest bushfire season reaching almost $2 billion, how can we prepare our health system for future summer seasons?...
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Border changes and financial literacy for teenagers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Border communities react to the news that restrictions are set to ease next month as Queensland and South Australia open their borders, to varying degrees,...
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Deciding the future of aged care, a Tiwi Islands wedding and coming second best from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How can aged care workers be trained and retained to care for Australia's ageing population in the long-term? Could mandated staff-to-patient ratios improv...
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How the pandemic is changing our households from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The pandemic has brought about changes for many. Some are out of work, many are working from home, others have had to move in with family members to get by...
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Weekend Life Matters: baby gut health and allergies, community boxes delight neighbours, Year 12 rites of passage, danger and beauty on the deep blue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why pregnant women should muck out stables, the delight of community boxes, how rites of passage are important to school leavers, and life on the open ocea...
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The future of universities, eating during the pandemic, friend poaching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does the future hold for our universities, how have our eating habits changed during COVID-19, and what to do when your friends are "poached" by other...
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Spreading joy in lockdown and how we will pay for retirement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety examining how the sector is funded, who will pay for Australia's future aged care requirements? Plu...
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Reducing JobKeeper and JobSeeker, rites of passage and a Keeping Place from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JobKeeper and JobSeeker are set to be cut back, but advocates believe they could counteract growing inequality. Plus, the end of year celebrations will loo...
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Allergies, gut health and transforming the city from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How could the shift towards working from home transform modern Australian CBDs? Plus, what role does a healthy gut play in reducing the risks of developing...
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How to fight for Planet A on a local level and the dispute that split a town from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We only have one planet and many people are working together right now to save it. In Australia’s suburbs, schools, workplaces and businesses, communities ...
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Weekend Life Matters: the music advantage, life on other planets, kids and money, filling in the blanks of our weather history from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How music education reinforces learning in all aspects of our lives, one scientist's search for life on other planets and peace in her own life, recession ...
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Remembering the Sydney Olympics, the sound of taste, and tackling conspiracy theories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Reflections on the Sydney Olympics 20 years on, what does taste sound like, and how do you tackle a conspiracy theorist in your family? ...
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Farm labour shortages and escaping the pressure to be busy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We ask why a lack of overseas workers means you could be paying more for your fresh produce. Plus, how you can escape productivity guilt. And the story beh...
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Hospitality in 2020 and how to talk to children about money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With COVID-19 regulations and closed borders keeping would-be patrons at home, hospitality insiders share their thoughts on keeping the sector afloat. Plus...
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Evaluating contact tracing, hunting exoplanets and the advantages of music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With NSW being hailed as 'the gold standard' in contact tracing, how do the systems of other states and territories measure up? Plus Astrophysicist Sara Se...
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The Victorian roadmap for leaving lockdown and ghost hoaxing on the goldfields from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As residents in Australia’s second biggest state digest all the details of the Victorian Government’s plan for easing lockdown restrictions, we take your c...
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Weekend Life Matters: turning the noise down, making a podcast in your car, mask history, an island where people forget to die from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why a corporate high flyer opted for a quieter life, one man, 14 characters and a new podcast, our historic relationship with wearing masks, and Ikaria, a ...
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Rapid coronavirus testing, sport fandom, swearing on the sports field from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Would a rapid COVID-19 test help us open up sooner, the ethical questions of sports fandom, and what to do when there is swearing on the sports field. ...
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Exploring Australia and a new life for a retired tram from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With borders closed, you might be holidaying closer to home. But is domestic travel enough to sustain the tourism industry? Plus, take a romp through histo...
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Aged care at home and seeking the sound of silence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care holding hearings this week, we ask how support systems can be improved for people who receive assistance at home. ...
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Life on the island of longevity and the right to leave Australia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Thousands of Australians have applied for travel exemptions since Australia's outbound travel ban was introduced. But with only a third of applications gra...
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Life without Google, safe singing in the era of COVID-19, and an over-scented gym buddy from 2021-01-29T10:05
What would our lives be like without Google, the safety of choirs during COVID-19, and what to do when someone in your gym is wearing an overbearin...
Vaccine ethics, Janet goes rogue on her teacher, achieving holiday Zen from 2021-01-28T10:05
The ethics of access to COVID vaccines, a young Janet Price gives her rural teacher merry hell, and the difference between rest and recovery
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Heading back to school, "ten-agers" and sailing in Tassie from 2021-01-27T10:05
As students head back to school for 2021, we take a look at how teachers are planning to help with the fallout from last year. We also examine what...
Hybrid working and boxing champion becomes lawyer from 2021-01-26T10:05
Economist and working from home expert Nicholas Bloom's predictions for 2021 and how the move to hybrid working might impact all of us. Plus champi...
Charting a path to a fairer, more cohesive country from 2021-01-25T10:05
The pandemic has brought some of us closer together, but divisions have also emerged, with relations between states, communities and even individua...
The science behind headaches, and what animals can teach us about adolescence from 2021-01-22T10:05
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Dan Siegel on parenting, the Scully effect, last lions of Africa, and a philosopher's thoughts on books from 2021-01-18T10:05
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Caring for Diana in Mt Isa, Brain on Nature, making fashion inclusive from 2021-01-15T10:05
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The power of citizen juries, Brain on Nature, bedtime stories for adults from 2021-01-14T10:05
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Julia Gillard reflects on politics and gender, Brain on Nature, and collecting our weather from 2021-01-13T10:05
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A spinster's life, Brain on Nature, what our faces say about us, celebrating edible weeds from 2021-01-12T10:05
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Starting up a farm, Brain on Nature, assumptions of tiger parenting, into the Blue from 2021-01-11T10:05
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How sustainable are your groceries, Brain on Nature, the value of family history from 2021-01-08T10:05
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Finding reliable health information, Brain on Nature, Ashe Davenport, and the buzz of beekeeping from 2021-01-07T10:05
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A parent's attachment, Brain on Nature, Linda Jackson, and the colour of water from 2021-01-06T10:05
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Net privacy, Brain on Nature, children's body image, and ethics of landlords from 2021-01-05T10:05
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Giving effectively, Brain on Nature, and an absent father from 2021-01-04T10:05
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Heywire trailblazers, and what a swell wedding from 2021-01-01T10:05
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Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton on forgiveness, Beethoven's hearing, the language of butterflies, and Walking Together from 2020-12-31T10:05
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Reasonable doubt, Walking Together, grieving pets, more on fussy eating from 2020-12-30T10:05
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Disability and the media, Walking Together, science of fussy eating, Philosophy Espresso from 2020-12-29T10:05
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Tackling urban heat, Walking Together, board games resurgence, embracing silence from 2020-12-28T10:05
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The importance of friendships, love thy neighbour, John Kinsella, cooking with Sophia from 2020-12-25T10:05
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How weird is your family, and remembering grandma from 2020-12-24T10:05
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Fast furniture, the last lighthouse keeper, and eating like animals from 2020-12-23T10:05
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What is happiness, learning music as an adult, an Alice girl, and virtual songlines from 2020-12-22T10:05
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Public trust, kids parties, ultramarathon birds, and swimwear fashion from 2020-12-21T10:05
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