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.

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.

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.

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 InstituteSee 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 while on residence, as well as Student Wellbeing Coordinator and counsellor, Katie Saya about how to support these students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Abhayawickrama, Eva Rodgers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

The IPCC report released a few days ago is one of the most comprehensive reports released about our climate. The "code red for humanity" findings in the IPCC report are consequences of human actions and will greatly impact the younger generations of Australia today. Reporter Sahar Foladi caught up with deputy director at Melbourne Climate Futures professor Kathryn Bowen to find out more. Professor Bowen was also a lead author in the IPCC's Working Group II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that this vaccine rollout has been bungled, with many not receiving vaccines who should have. Schools have struggled throughout 2020 and 2021 with closures. So should teachers have received the vaccine ahead of other groups? And what impact will that have in trying to keep schools open? Reporter Benjamin Lamb Victorian teacher Taylor and School Education Program Director at the Grattan Institute, Jordana Hunter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restrictions in Victoria and lockdowns in New South Wales and South East Queensland have turned Melbourne Airport into a ghost town and many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open. Benay Ozdemir has the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hype around Australian basketball is at an all time high! The Boomers and Opals Olympic runs show we can match it with the world.  Reporter Angus Drain looks into what this means for the national league, the NBL. He caught up with basketball writer and podcaster Dan Boyce, Swinburne University adjunct research fellow for the Sport Innovation Research Group Dr Sam Duncan and local baller Harrison Griffiths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapid antigen tests have been in the news this week, with a bit of contention around them. So, do they work? Are they effective? And should we be using them in our COVID response plan? Reporter Fae O’Toole investigates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Government lobbied hard to member states of the World Heritage Committee to propose the ‘in danger’ listing of the Great Barrier Reef. They were successful in their bid and the scientific community say the irrefutable evidence of damage to the reef suggests the decision is only postponing the inevitable. Reporter Emile Pavlich spoke to James Cook University's associate professor in environmental physics Scott Heron to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After bungled opening and closing ceremonies in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, will Brisbane be ready for the 2032 Olympics? It's a big task for a small, little known city on the world stage. Additionally, what will it mean for our neighbour to the North? Panorama reporter Benjamin Lamb spoke to University of Queensland professor in economics Dr John Quiggin, Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Daniel Gschwind and Brisbane local Damian to find out more.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reza Barati was killed during an asylum seeker protest in the Manus island detention centre in 2014. Dozens were injured in the same incident. Barati's family is now seeking justice, and will fight the Australian government and security firm G4S, in court.  Reporter Sahar Foladi spoke with University of Melbourne lecturer of criminology Dr Claire Loughnan about the legal proceedings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Victorians endure their fifth lockdown in 18 months, there's been a lot of talk about mental health and wellbeing. But do we know the difference between the two? Reporter Angus Thomson caught up with professor Nicholas Haslam from the University of Melbourne to discuss the distinction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter our second COVID winter and Victoria extends its fifth lockdown, it’s difficult to find things to be optimistic about. This week, reporter Fae O’Toole set out to find some good news stories from lockdown no.5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent weeks, we've seen bizarre ads pop up urging people to go and get the jab. One was targeting young people, many of whom are still not eligible to get their preferred vaccine.  Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with RMIT marketing lecturer Dr Torgeir Aleti, One Small Step Collective creative director James Proctor and Olivia Rodrigo super-fan Caitlin Paull to discuss the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following months of isolation and years of detention, Medevac refugees in Melbourne’s MITA have been on hunger strike against their indefinite detention.Update: Seven refugees have now been hospitalised after the two week hunger strike, as per The Feed. Reporter Emile Pavlich caught up with recently released asylum seeker Ramsiyar Sabanayagam and Refugee Action Collective spokesman Chris Breen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement that people under 40 should speak to their GP about getting the AstraZeneca vaccine caused a heap of confusion last week. But with vaccine hesitancy and the in-demand Pfizer vaccine in short supply, experts say young people are keen to roll up their sleeves and get Australia moving again.  Reporter Angus Thomson has the story. Twitter: @_justgusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increases in the number of police reports into sexual violence jumped dramatically in March, a surge attributed to discussion around consent driven by young women like Chanel Contos and Brittany Higgins.  If you, or someone you know has been affected by Sexual assault, Domestic violence, please call 1800 respect.  Reporting by Sahar (Yumna) FoladiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media has became the main mode of connection during the COVID pandemic for many people. Melbourne university researcher Jess Frank is doing research investigates young Victorian's social media use during the COVID-19 lockdowns and its impact on wellbeing.  Reporter Mengjie Cai has the story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fairwork commission raised Australia's minimum wage by 2.5 per cent this week, but the increase has been delayed for award rates in some sectors such as hospitality and retail. With nearly half of all young people with jobs working in these sectors, is this just another setback for those of us trying to recover from the pandemic?Angus Thomson has the story.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new research has found two-thirds of Australian parents are worried about their child's mental health but a quarter don't know how their kids can get support. Reporter Faith Macale has the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippines celebrates 123 years of Independence. Different organisations took the chance to speak up about the sovereignty of the country involving the Chinese militarization of the West Philippine sea.Reporter Faith Macale has this story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jaw-dropping number of webpages such as the BBC, Reddit and The UK government became unavailable last week and many pointed to the company Fastly and their CDN delivery.  Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland, associate dean in computing and security at Edith Cowan University, caught up with reporter Emile Pavlich to unpack the story for this week's News Talk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's best female tennis player is taking some time off from the media and the public scrutiny that often follows professional athletes. The New Daily columnist Madonna King thinks it's a brave example for young people living with mental illness. If you or anyone you know needs help you can visit a number of mental health services, including 1800 Respect, LifeLine, Beyond Blue, KidsHelpline or Headspace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many years it was believed that the Himalayas acted as a barrier between people living to the north and south of the mountain range. But a world-first dating technology has revealed that people have lived in the Himalayan highlands for more than 5,000 years.Sahar Foladi spoke to Dr Jan-Hendrik May from the University of Melbourne and Dr Luke Gliganic from the University of Wollongong about their discovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year reign over Israel is about to come to an end, with a new coalition of parties from across the political spectrum set to form government. But what will the change in government mean for the country's ongoing tensions with Palestine? Reporter Sahar Foladi speaks to Nasser Mashni from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Macale reports on the National Reconciliation Week oration by professor Marcia Langton.  National Reconciliation Week's 2021 theme 'More than a word. Reconciliation takes action' urges braver and more influential action to support First Nations' perspectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Emile Pavlich caught up with Lydia Brown to talk about how people can address fluctuations in mental health as Victoria is plunged into lockdown.  Update: The lockdown has been extended by one week as this podcast was uploaded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Sahar Foladi puts together a collection of vox pops from students and young people on the state of immunity passports. Twitter: @SaharFoladi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.