On The Beat

Monash University has found 48 per cent of the international students it surveyed have experienced food insecurity - with several skipping meals when too busy with work or study.  Represent's Bridie Golding and Freddie Moffat spoke to Professor Lucas Walsh about those findings, and what young people are seeking from the Victorian Government's latest state budget.   Represent is SYN's flagship fede...

Daniel M. Lavery's advice has been read by millions during his turn as Slate's agony aunt at the helm of its Dear Prudence column.  He's now in Melbourne to give people a peek behind the scenes with his namesake book.  SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick spoke to Lavery about how to give good advice - and how he put his identity into the column.   Follow Lavery @daniel_m_lavery on Instagram and find 'Dea...

Sam Deshayes and Mia Ranalletta bring you SYN Media's weekly wrap of the biggest stories covered by the news and current affairs team.  Elizabeth Fouldes, Bridie Golding, Tess McCracken, Sura Mishra, Freddie Moffat, Ruby Littler, Tayla Oates, Nick Sarlos-Welsh, Vince Trease and Loughlin Patrick report.   Gene Bawden is a researcher with ‘Consenting Cities’ organisers XYX Lab, and tells SYN Media u...

The federal government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to boost demand for and access to the often pricey cars in Australia.  Terry Martin is the editor for secondhand resale platform CarSales.  He spoke to Panorama's Vince Trease about what this strategy means for Australian consumers.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM...

Vi Truong and Nick Sarlos-Welsh bring you SYN Media's weekly wrap of the biggest stories covered by the news and current affairs team.  Nyah Barnes, Declan Evans, Elizabeth Fouldes, Sura Mishra, Freddie Moffat, Ruby Littler, Tayla Oates, Lizzie Thompson, Vince Trease and Loughlin Patrick report.   Researcher Dr Debajyoti Charkrabarty says Australia’s most marginalised people need federal governmen...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist V released their latest album ‘Faithless’ earlier this year.  The “love letter to industrial music” involves a choir to reflect on loss, yearning and mental healthcare in Australia.  V told Mia Ranaletta the tracks on ‘Faithless’ centre the Federation Bells at the heart of the CBD.   Follow V's work @vlovescats on Instagram and find 'Faithless' where you listen t...

Melbourne looked a little more colourful this week as queer advocates marked an annual day of advocacy.  But Nick Sarlos-Welsh reports it came amid a fraught time for the local community this year.   If this story impacted you, call Rainbow Door on 1800 729 367 during the day or QLife on 1800 184 527 in the evenings.  In an emergency, always call Triple Zero.   On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Medi...

The Albanese Government's first full-year federal budget is on the way as cost of living pressures continue to bite around Australia.  SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick spoke to Dr Debajyoti Chakrabarty about what choices people are facing right now - and what options are available to the federal government in the budget.   Represent is SYN's flagship federal and state political analysis program.  List...

Asyiqin Sanif and Declan Evans bring you SYN Media's weekly wrap of the biggest stories covered by the news and current affairs team.  Nyah Barnes, Taymi Brook, Isabella Coldbeck, Bridie Golding, Sura Mishra, Freddie Moffat, Lizzie Thompson, Vince Trease and Loughlin Patrick report.   Researcher Niamh White on how campaigns targeting transgender people have become a concern of her queer history co...

Melbourne/Naarm-based broadcaster Jacob Gamble produces and hosts 3CR program Queering The Air. Gamble recently visited Darwin where they covered local tensions over a queer mural for print media.  The broadcaster told SYN Media's Sammy Perryman responsible and informed reporting is paramount when engaging with the queer community, particularly amid a rise in targeted public rhetoric.   Hear Queer...

Adam Miller and Owen Gonsalves bring you SYN Media's weekly wrap of the biggest stories covered by the news and current affairs team.  Nyah Barnes, Isabella Chambers, Bridie Golding, Sura Mishra, Freddie Moffat and Loughlin Patrick report.   Last Laugh: Comedian Sammy J bids farewell to political satire characters Great Wall: A report lambasts Australia's "broken," "unfair" migration system. Fadin...

Melbourne/Naarm-based researcher Niamh White is researching how queer history is accessed in online spaces. She's exploring how young queer women are engaging with, sharing, and creating this content across a range of social media platforms.  The researcher told SYN Media's Taymi Brook queer history has never been more accessible online, with quick TikToks, Instagram infographics and Tumblr disser...

The Melbourne Comedy Festival is in full swing, with shows from comedians big and small taking over the city.  Sammy J is on the circuit with his show Good Hustle  — a farewell to his characters satirising federal politics on ABC TV.  He’s walking away from his regular tv spot after five years.  Represent's Bridie Golding, Nyah Barnes and Freddie Moffat spoke to Sammy J about how his act has grown...

Feeling hungry?  Filipino food culture is on the rise in Melbourne’s western suburbs, with second-generation immigrants introducing locals to the cuisine.  SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick spoke to reporter Mishelle Tongco about the trend and it why it's so impactful to her.   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertainment and science program.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online...

UN Youth Australia has today named 23-year-old gender and youth advocate Imogen Kane as the country's next youth representative to the United Nations.  Panorama's Sura Mishra and Lizzie Thompson spoke exclusively to Kane about what the role entails, what she's hearing from young people - and what is was like keeping the secret from her own family!   Panorama is SYN's flagship local news, entertain...

Ashlynn O’Brien covers efforts to make gigs safer spaces amid Melbourne’s local music revival.   Minds in Tune covers the latest in health and culture, promoting mental health literacy and the local arts sector.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search ‘Minds in Tune SYN.'   On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Me...

Oliver Winn reports on developments overseas in improving access to treatment for insomnia.   Always check with your doctor about what medical treatments or interventions are appropriate for you.   Minds in Tune covers the latest in health and culture, promoting mental health literacy and the local arts sector.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with y...

On The Beat brings you compelling interviews with news-makers and culture-shapers.  Plus, SYN Media reporters cover local stories meaningful to young people in Melbourne/Naarm. 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/listener for privacy...