Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Last week, a 12-year-old boy died after colliding with a parked car while riding an e-scooter. And last month a pedestrian was killed by an allegedly intoxicated rider in Perth.These deaths add to a growing toll, at least 30 people have died in e-scooter incidents over the past five years, a third of them under 18.With fatalities rising and e-scooters operating in a legal grey zone, councils across the country are calling for stronger regulation to protect both riders and pedestrians.

Have you ever been so fired up about something, you had to take to the streets?Mass protests have impacted Los Angeles in recent days. But does marching for change still make the same impact it used to?

After an exhausting day at work, many of us like to treat ourselves to dinner via Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Menulog.So, how have these apps changed our lives... and what does the future of home delivery look like?

Despite progress, women’s sport still battles for visibility.Experts say issues like low pay, poor scheduling, and weak infrastructure are stalling professionalisation, with ripple effects felt all the way down to community sport.

It's fascinating how two people can be in the same relationship and experience it so differently. What feels like a small annoyance to one can be a breaking point for the other.Conflict, connection, communication... none of it comes with a rule book, and most of us are figuring it out as we go.So, how do we keep showing up for each other, especially when it's hard? 

What happens when your family isn't good at talking, listening or validating each other's feelings, and you're facing a major life challenge?

Many people are child-free by choice .. and child-free wedding and party invitations are often the centre of heated debates online.So, what do you do when you're out and about - maybe enjoying dinner at a restaurant or at a movie - and someone else's child starts acting up?Do you say something? Is it considered "parenting" someone else's child if you step in?

The Buy Now Pay Later industry has undergone an overhaul, with new regulations coming into force this week.So, do the changes go far enough? And will they help protect people from new high-pressure sales techniques?

Australia's latest COVID vaccination guidelines spark debate, stating healthy individuals under 18 may not need the vaccine. This shift has vaccine skeptics claiming a victory, while misinformation begins to swirl. The discussion touches on contrasting policies between Australia and the U.S. and how these affect public perception. Experts analyze the new NB181 variant, revealing its higher transmissibility but no increased severity. The necessity of booster shots for at-risk groups and the challenges faced by the immunocompromised are also highlighted, stressing the importance of informed conversations.

Getting alcohol delivered to your door might seem convenient, but in homes already under pressure, it can be a dangerous accelerant. Last year, the National Cabinet acknowledged the clear link between alcohol and gender-based violence. Now South Australia is leading the way with a draft bill to limit delivery times and introduce a mandatory wait period.