On The Beat

NGV International opens its doors tomorrow for teenagers to explore the gallery after-hours during its NGV Teens: Art Party.  Earl Grey producer Samantha Fremont speaks to Ushna Mehmood — among the teenagers helping to shape events like these.   Find out more about the NGV event:  https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/teens/ngv-teens-art-party/   On The Beat brings you compelling interviews with news-makers...

Some Naarm/Melbourne gamers’ Super Smash Bros fights have been taken to the next level by a band providing a dramatic live score.  Player One producer Zack Goutzoulas spoke to keyboardist Ainsley Williams about performing ’Super Smash Bros Live’.   Player One is SYN's flagship program covering gaming culture.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime with your prefe...

Melbourne's Finders Keepers Market is returning for its 15th year - showcasing local fashion and food.  Sam Deshayes reports sustainable practices are a large focus for several stallholders.   On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation.  SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people. See omnystudio.com/liste...

As this broadcast went to air, volunteers at this station were scrambling to save it.  SYN Media was in the middle of a marathon 24 hours of live broadcasting - raising awareness for an emergency fundraiser which had raised more than $36k at the time of broadcast.   The station’s staff and board say its future hinges on this fundraiser’s success.  That’s because after celebrating 20 years on air,...

A Melbourne university is trialling a class to teach people seeking a music career about the industry’s environmental impact.  Green Music Australia is co-delivering the new program with JMC Academy.  SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick spoke to its CEO Berish Bilander about the industry's true impact and how it can change.   On The Beat brings you compelling interviews with news-makers and culture-shape...

Sarah Davenport, Elizabeth Fouldes, Dom Niere and Sam Deshayes bring you the stories they've been following around Melbourne the country.  This week:   The state government has been urged to support pill testing by a second coroner this year, as Queensland moves to become the first state to roll out the service at music festivals. The federal government’s Housing Future Fund has passed the senate...

It's up for debate in the media - but for AP Pobjoy, it's personal.  The trans director brings the stories of nine transgender high schoolers to the forefront in 'Unerased,' an online documentary series aiming to empower these young people to tell their own stories.  They sat down with SYN Media's Elizabeth Fouldes and Loughlin Patrick at the series' Melbourne premiere event to discuss how it came...

Award-winning theatre-maker Candace Miles is a co-producer of 'Garage Girls' - exploring the life of trailblazing female mechanic Alice Anderson.  The local production takes audiences back to 1920s Melbourne to experience Australia's first all-girl garage.  SYN Media’s Mia Ranalletta asked about the real history behind the show, what it was like to produce, and why the story is meaningful to Miles...

Australian actor, writer and director Shaun-Anthony Robinson premieres 'Surviving Sunset' as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on Sunday.  His film covers the brutal world of Hollywood and the actors trying to 'make it' - now amid tense strikes in the U.S.  Panorama's Declan Evans asked Robinson his own experiences in the Australian and U.S. film industries, what it was like to make...

It’s one of the most confronting challenges imaginable for a child and their family: facing the onset of a life-limiting condition.  Loughlin Patrick reports a national plan aims to break down barriers to care – if it can get the support it needs to keep up advocates’ momentum.   If this story impacted you, call Griefline on 1300 845 745 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.  In an emergency, always call Tripl...

Internationally-acclaimed artist Benjamin Knock brings findings from three months in Iceland to Melbourne in 'Terra Therma' this week.  Knock captured footage of the country's changing landscape and cracking glaciers to develop the exhibition about the impacts of climate change.  SYN Media's Molly Inglis asked about the challenges Knock faced on his expedition, how he brought it all together, and...

The RACGP has called for greater GP involvement in ADHD diagnosis and treatment in a submission to the federal government today.  Doctor Bindiya Sethi is the co-chair of its Victorian branch, and says there are currently many barriers to getting appropriate care.  SYN Media's Elizabeth Fouldes asked Dr Sethi what the RACGP wants to change, what the public should be aware of, and if the group is co...

Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history.  Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the stories of convicts, a pastoralist, a doctor and the owners of Melbourne’s first female-only gym.  She spoke to Mia Ranalletta about the challenges of writing as a newly ‘out’ queer person.   Keep up with Scrimshaw's wor...

Samantha Cockfield is responsible for the TAC’s road safety strategy - spanning roads, the cars on them and the people who drive them.  She spoke to Loughlin Patrick about the TAC's extension of a key regional partnership, which comes amid a surge in driver deaths.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And...

Do young people have a voice in politics?  Panorama's Tayla Oates put that question to Greens MP for Brunswick Doctor Tim Read after the release of the Life Patterns project, which found young people increasingly feel they are denied a seat at the table.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream any...

Hawthorn MP and leader of the Victorian Liberal Party John Pesutto took questions from Represent reporters Bridie Golding, Nyah Barnes and Freddie Moffat in a wide-ranging interview covering the party's priorities, Pesutto's handling of Moira Deeming's suspension and its position on the federal Voice to Parliament referendum.   Represent is SYN's flagship federal and state political analysis progr...

Mental health support service Lifeline has set up shop in Western Melbourne after a surge in demand from people in the region.  Loughlin Patrick reports the first-of-its-kind partnership with Victoria University tackles young people’s growing concerns – and Lifeline’s own stretched capacity.   If this story impacted you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 – and one of its Western Melbourne volunteers may p...

Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation.  His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of survival following a skydiving accident which changed Guy's life 10 years ago.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about his strategies to manage trauma and experience as an openly gay radio host in regional Victoria.   Keep up w...

A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new Cancer Council Victoria research.  Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper AM said the issue's urgency makes the campaign more relevant than ever, and spoke to Panorama's Declan Evans about the initiative.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM,...

Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has resigned after leading the state through the onset of the Covid pandemic - and leading his party to a decisive election victory.  Monash University researcher Blair Williams spoke to Represent's Bridie Golding and Freddie Moffat about McGowan's enduring - and slightly horny - political legacy.   Represent is SYN's flagship federal and state political ana...

Sarah Davenport and Elizabeth Fouldes bring you SYN Media's weekly wrap of the biggest stories covered by the news and current affairs team.  Declan Evans, Bridie Golding, Sura Mishra, Freddie Moffat, Ruby Littler, Tayla Oates, Nick Sarlos-Welsh and Loughlin Patrick report.   SYN general manager Ruby Smith has launched the station's first 'Radiothon' pledge drive in over a decade - aiming to raise...

Brisbane/Meanjin-based advocate Ben Bjarnesen marks the fourth LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day today - launched by his foundation in 2020.  Bjarnesen also coordinates the Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liason Officer program.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about how he's driving change to ensure queer people impacted by domestic violence are #SeenAndBelieved.   Keep up with Bjarnesen's work...

Melbourne/Naarm-based non-binary trans woman Cerise Howard has been announced as the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's new program director.  The festival's upcoming November program will be its 33rd edition.  Howard tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh it's important to showcase queer community's storied cultural history through the festival.   Keep up with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival @melbqueerfilmfest o...

New University of Melbourne research has revealed feelings of hopelessness young people developed during the pandemic are lingering.  Panorama's Tayla Oates spoke to Doctor Quentin Maire about what exacerbated the uncertainty of being young in the 2020s.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream any...

SYN Media is asking its community to #PayForYourSYNs in its first fundraising campaign in more than 10 years.  News producer Loughlin Patrick spoke to SYN general manager Ruby Smith about what prompted the move - and if the station's in trouble.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime onli...