Kerrie Turner + Jenna Yates

The Motherload

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For mothers and parents trying to keep up with the news, it can feel overwhelming, and often, there’s no time to sit down and watch, read, or listen. The Motherload is a weekly news bulletin hosted by radio journalists Kerrie Turner and Jenna Yates. Delivered in under four minutes, it cuts through the noise to deliver the stories parents need to be across.

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Kerrie Turner + Jenna Yates

Episodes

The Motherload: Australia’s social media ban - who’s really feeling it? 11.12.2025 5:07

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode we take a deep dive into Australia’s world first social media ban and hear… from a digital safety expert who says the problems are far from gone another perspective from a disabled teen who has questions after losing his online community Anthony Albanese’s parenting advice as we head...

The Motherload: countdown to the big ban, health warnings & a Christmas win for childcare workers 04.12.2025 3:42

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: Teens booted off some social platforms, early Vaccination rates are slipping The gender pay gap narrows Extra cash for childcare workers And how well we’re influencing our kids taste in music The Motherload is written and hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd...

The Motherload: perinatal mental health gaps, teens vs Canberra & a funding boost for DV support 27.11.2025 4:04

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: Concerning new stats on perinatal mental health Still no sign of missing Gus 2 teens take on the Government over the incoming social media ban Record numbers seeking help for family and domestic violence And Robert Irwin, the toast of the town Perinatal Mental Health Support: PANDA C...

The Motherload: asbestos sand, a DV crackdown & it's schoolies time again 20.11.2025 3:52

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: The kinetic sand asbestos scare continues Research most mums will agree with Hundreds of arrests as NSW police move to protect families A safety warning as schoolies kicks off And when is too early to start the consent talk with kids? The Motherload is written and hosted by journalist...

The Motherload: the gender pain gap exposed, climate anxiety & face masks for toddlers? 13.11.2025 4:18

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: A landmark inquiry reveals what women have long suspected about pain and the health system Water safety alert: a tragic reminder as summer nears Climate fears are shaping family decisions in huge ways An urgent recall of colourful children’s sand Charges follow a toddler’s shocking d...

The Motherload: is Barnaby Joyce ok? More social bans for under 16's & why your teen's so over their boyfriend 06.11.2025 3:53

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: More insensitive comments from Barnaby Joyce & co as Baby Priya’s Law is made official New platforms included in the upcoming social media ban The rise and rise of property prices This year’s Shonky winners (or losers) revealed And Vogue declares what embarrassing?! The Motherlo...

The Motherload: predators in childcare, ChatGPT ‘therapy’ concerns & the Year 12 exam nobody studied for 30.10.2025 4:15

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: Shocking claims predators are targeting children in childcare Kids turning to AI chatbots - should we worry? Year 12 panic with the wrong exam topic taught An update on the search effort for missing 4-year-old Gus And your next GP visit might be free The Motherload is written and hos...

The Motherload: breastfeeding’s secret superpower, a work from home win & mums vs lunchboxes 23.10.2025 4:02

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: A new cancer discovery makes breastfeeding feel even more powerful How a Sydney mum’s work from home fight might’ve changed the game for all of us A toddler’s death sparks major change at a NSW hospital Parents are quietly rebelling in the lunchbox wars And charges laid after a baby w...

The Motherload: deepfakes, teen drinking & Robert Irwin 16.10.2025 4:08

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: A shocking deepfake scandal at a Sydney school Concerns for queer teens ahead of the social media ban An urgent pram recall amid safety concerns The new alcohol study that could change what you think about teen drinking And Robert Irwin has mums everywhere reaching for the tissues Th...

The Motherload: a landmark paid parental leave bill, dummy warnings & celebrity baby watch 09.10.2025 3:46

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: Paid parental leave to be protected Still missing - where is Gus? The dummy that’s been pulled from shelves Child exploitation sentencing in the spotlight The NT’s crackdown on missed school days And baby news for a former Home & Away star The Motherload is written and hosted by j...

The Motherload: a family tragedy, sunscreen under scrutiny & remembering Jane Goodall 02.10.2025 3:30

This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood. In this episode: Tragedy in Brisbane puts maternal mental health in the spotlight An outback search continues for a missing 4-year-old Is your sunscreen safe? Farewell to the woman who taught generations to love wildlife Tougher teen driver rules proposed for WA And safe phones needed for DV survivor...