Podcast Episodes

Why doctors can’t talk about assisted dying on the phone

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients information about voluntary assisted dying via teleheal…

Published on 2 years ago

How the holidays could impact eating disorders

The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its national helpline over the holiday period. The fo…

Published on 2 years ago

What are the new rules for vapes?

Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measures centred around vaping and school students, with …

Published on 2 years ago

Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide,  a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies who…

Published on 2 years ago

Why Australian netball players aren’t getting paid

Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycotted Netball Australia’s Awards ceremony, but Austr…

Published on 2 years ago

What we know about child sex offenders in Australia

A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was the first nationally representative Australian s…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Far-right politicians win in Argentina and the Netherlands

In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms.

In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected president, promising to radically overhaul the nation’s…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Are you not having kids for the climate?

In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chos…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets?

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after alleging some media outlets defamed him in their cov…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

The global threat of loneliness

The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social isolation is linked to anxiety and depression and…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago