Panorama

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian made her mark on the long running comedy show last weekend and shocked many with her self-deprecating jokes, funny sketches and ability to not take herself too seriously. Benjamin Lamb has this report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benjamin Lamb takes a look into some of the top stories from the past week.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers in Australia have noticed a worrying trend - after large-scale lockdowns, there's a surge in drownings. So as the weather warms up, and our major cities come out of lockdown, how can we prevent another summer drowning spike? Fae O'Toole reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report by the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Australia Institute has shone a light on 'junk' carbon credits utilised as part of the Federal Government's  Emission Reduction Fund.  Emile Pavlich has the story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Australia recently announced that native logging will be banned from 2024. Reporter Lilian Bernhardt wakes us through the decision, the timber industry's  response, and speak to campaign director of the Western Australian Forest Alliance, Jess Beckerling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benay Ozdemir caught up with Dr Hao Wu to discuss property markets in Melbourne. The housing boom continues to rise as Capio Property Group CEO, Mark Bainey, highlights what this means for the future for young people buying their first homes.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survey from the Australian Sports Foundation reveals many community sports clubs are struggling from the financial impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Producer Angus Thomson caught up with Patrick Walker from the Foundation to discuss what it means for young people.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with comedy podcaster Jon Schneider to discuss the legacy of the comedian's life, and what it means for the world of comedy here in Australia and abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Angus Drain provides us with an update of the week in sport so far. (Recorded on Wednesday September 15) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Cai chats with Justice Health researcher and PhD candidate Melissa Willoughby about her new research on the increased likelihood of newly released prisoners to become the victims of violence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this weeks news talks, producer Emile Pavlic caught up with Eliza Littleton from the Australia Institute to talk about their latest report into job losses in the higher education sector.    Guest: Eliza Littleton, research economist at the Australia Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Lilian Bernhardt chat's with social work lecturer and outdoor therapy researcher from Charles Sturt University, Dr. Will Obud, to discuss outdoor therapy and how thinking outside of the box in our approach to therapy could increase uptake and get more people struggling with mental health issues engaged in therapy services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International students face many barriers when accessing mental health support in Australia. Clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Isabella Choi is developing a bilingual mental health app to address this issue.  Mengjie (Jenny) Cai has the story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RMIT research has created a new wave energy technology that can convert wave power into energy. So how viable is this type of renewable? Emile Pavlich investigates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Faith Macale and Angus Drain caught up with SYN Represent's Viet Bui to chat about the recent movements in state politics.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this weeks News Talks, hosts Faith Macale and Benay Ozdemir caught up with Tim Sprey, Melbourne Hub Expansion Manager for Jigsaw, to talk about how young people living with disability can achieve rewarding, award-wage work, and what skills they can bring to the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a year, on International Overdose Awareness Day, organisations from all over Australia gather to remember, educate and prevent opiod-related deaths. Reporter Fae O'Toole tagged along this week and heard from CEO of First Steps, Patrick Lawrence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot went on behind the release of Kanye West's latest album, Donda. It's been delayed for over a year.    Reporter Benjamin Lamb saught up PedestrianTV writer Michael Di Iorio and hosts of the Talking Yeezus podcast Austin and Brandon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Sahar Foladi caught up with podcast host, final year journalism student and Afghan Australian Shamsiya Hussainpoor to talk about the reality of being an Afghan Australian right now.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth Affairs Council of Victoria hosted its annual conference earlier this month, Reshape Our Future.  Emile Pavlich gives us a rundown on Victoria's new youth strategy and the some of the innovative forms of justice that were spoken about at the two-day event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With hopes that COVID-19 may be behind us, many university students have relocated from all over the country in the hopes of experiencing face to face. Many young Australians have left home for the first time and are dealing with the unique situation of being under lockdown whilst living on campus. Reporter Angus Drain spoke to University College students about their experiences under lockdown whi...

Research is revealing the intriguing connection between human's microbes and mental health. Melbourne University psychology PhD student Djamila Eliby is conducting research called the "bugs and brain" study, which explores the complex interactions between the gut microbes and the mood. Reporter Mengjie Jenny Cai has the story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afghanistan has been in the news a lot this week. So I caught up with professor in international security and intelligence studies Dr John Blaxland to understand who the Taliban are and what the Australia government's moral responsibility is in the area.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report confirms what every School Striker already knows: climate change is happening now, and current government targets are not enough to avoid disaster.  School strikers Natasha Abhayawickrama and Eva Rodgers join us to talk about what the report means for Australia and why you shouldn't lose hope.  Guests: Natasha Abhayawickr...

Why should young people run for political roles? Reporter Rachael Vassallo spoke to Victorian MP Darren Cheeseman about the importance of politics in modern society and why young people should consider a career in politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.