Panorama

In the studio, Gemma joins hosts Nick and Mherhean to discuss the latest developments in the Travis Scott ASTROWORLD travesty from November last year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benay Ozdemir reflects on the stories produced by Panorama reporters over the year on climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Mimi Hoffman talks to Eileen Culleton, the founder of a national campaign for law-reform for the crime of murder with sexual assault. Eileen started the campaign after Jonathan Bakewell, the man who in 1988 raped and murdered her sister, was granted parole. Mimi also speaks to Greg Barns, the national criminal justice spokesmen for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, about the law reform.&nb...

At a time when we are opening up post lockdowns, there is still concern on the mental health of men. Reporter Lynton Martin looks back on a month in which Movember shone a light on men's mental health. Guests: Dr Zac Seidler, Movember Director of Mental Health Training Reporter: Lynton Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like an aeroplane's black box, various collaborators have come together to give Earth's its own. Located in Tasmania, it is designed to survive climate catastrophe, in the hopes that it can inform those who recover it where it all went wrong. Guests: Henry Curchod, Glue Society; Francesca Smith, young climate change activist  Reporter: Mimi Hoffmann   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The hospitality industry is facing a major labour shortage at the busiest season for the year. What does the shortage mean for workers now and in the long term? Guests: Aaron Khoo, hospitality worker; Jeff Borland, Professor of Labour Economics at The University of Melbourne Reporter: Lilian Bernhardt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As some Australians look to get booster shots, many populations in our neighbouring Pacific have not reached key milestones. Reporter Emile Pavlich caught up with research fellow Alexandre Dayant from the foreign affairs think-tank, the Lowy Institute, to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Mimi Hoffman caught up with various experts to discuss the anti-troll laws that are to be introduced to parliament early next year. In introducing these laws Prime Minister Scott Morrison has focused on the idea of lessening the prevalence of online trolling, but it seems the legislation largely deals with issues of defamation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Broadway composer lost his live at the age on 91. Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with Director of Theatre Travels Carly Fisher to chat about what his legacy means for the world of theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival kicks off at 10am on Friday December 3rd, aiming to promote and celebrate physically active lifestyles for people of all abilities. Host Mimi Hoffmann caught up with Richard Amon, CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation, to chat about opportunities for everybody to get involved in the day. Guests: Richard Amon, CEO of Disability Sport and...

The 10th Annual Roadmap to Close the Gap on Vision was released last week. The Roadmap outlines the issues still facing Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander eye health service delivery. Eye-health professor from the University of Melbourne Hugh Taylor spoke to reporter Julia Enter about the  roadmap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benay Ozdemir caught up with Pavani Athukorala to discuss the new border rule changes for international students. Pavani, who was stuck in Sri Lanka, expressed how she felt isolated during the pandemic as an international student as a result of border closures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Angus Drain caught up with Kaytlyn Johnson, a young Palawa woman from regional Tasmania. Johnson is a social activist and youth leader and works with young Indigenous women to support them in realising their dreams and potential. Kaytlyn is the 2022 Tasmanian nominee for Young Australian of the Year and has flown to COP26 in Glasgow to be a youth representative and a voice for change.&nbs...

Recently, a missing teen was rescued after they gestured the hand signal for domestic violence in a car behind them. The hand signal has been doing the rounds on social media such as TikTok, to call for help in dangerous situations like this. Faith Macale reports on how social media has helped spread awareness of domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benay Ozdemir caught up with coach Steve Robinson to discuss how community sports can bounce back after COVID-19. The need for kids to join community sports is greater than ever as basketball player, Meg, explains how important it is to join community sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With COP26 climate summit currently underway, we delve into what it is actually all about, why we should care and how people are responding to the summit.  Reporter Angus Drain has the story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 lives were lost in the tragedy in Texas and reports have been circulating about the crowd control and staffing issues at the event. Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with serial concert goer and mosh pit attendee Daniel Coady about what can go wrong in a mosh pit and what could’ve been done differently during the Travis Scott show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 46 refugees being detained at the Park Hotel on Swanston St. Now, at least 19 of them have contracted Covid-19. Activists and health experts have been warning it was only a matter of time, so could the government have done more to protect these refugees under their care? Rachael Vassallo reports. Guests: Aisha Jallo, Campaign against Racism and Fascism See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Last week, Facebook Inc., the company that runs social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, changed its name to 'Meta'. Is this a big step forward for how we interact, or a leap too far for young people concerned about privacy? Benjamin Lamb reports. Guests: Dr. Marcus Carter, Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures at the University of Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

A new survey on Year 12 students has found that close to 60 per cent of students are worried about their mental health. Now, DrinkWise has launched a campaign involving some pretty famous Australians to provide support leading into exams. Reporter Lynton Martin caught up with CEO of Drink Wise Simon Strahan and Year 12 student Mark Kriaris.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

A new brief from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute outlines the data informing the decision to send kids back to the classroom. But what does it actually mean for schools, students, and teachers? Reporter: Neve Brissenden Guests: Sharon Goldfield, Head of Population Health, MCRI James Thorley, teacher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Faith Macale caught up with Anti-Poverty Week Australia's executive director Toni Wren for this week's News Talk.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International students have faced tough times during the pandemic - many have been stuck in Australia without their families and friends. Welcome Dinner, a charity set up three years ago has been providing assistance to those facing loneliness and isolation. Emile Pavlich reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Julia Enter caught up with former North Melbourne AFL player Tom Campbell to discuss the launch of AFL Players for Climate Action, a group supporting AFL players and their fans to take action against climate change.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reopening was announced, but as has been the case throughout the last few years, there's nothing to support live music and those in the arts industry - what's their role in the roadmap?  With density quotas many venues are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Benjamin Lamb reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.