Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

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.

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.

It's called "downbaditis" and it's an epidemic.You're so "down bad" for someone, you'll pretend you're an expert at their favourite hobby, learn a language, even travel for hours to somewhere in case you "coincidentally" run into them.So, when can a harmless fib be a funny start to a love story, a beautiful friendship, or an amazing career? And when are you being dishonest about your own identity? 

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?

One of Australia's biggest fertility companies has revealed a second embryo mix-up.... just two months after disclosing an earlier embryo transfer mistake.How does this keep happening? And what changes could help Australians have more faith in our fertility health care system?

Tourism is often justified as a way to raise awareness, even in ecosystems like the Great Barrier Reef or Antarctica.But does it open our eyes or put fragile places at risk?Scientists warn growing visitor numbers are already damaging Antarctica’s delicate seafloor, so where’s the line?

Two of the world's top models, Gigi and Bella Hadid, confirmed their family had been keeping a secret. The sisters revealed they have a younger half-sibling, after their father had a relationship with another woman more than 20 years ago.Meanwhile, actress Mariska Hargitay also recently shared a family secret she'd been keeping for decades - the man who raised her was not her biological father.Family life involves many complexities and tangles. So, why do families keep secrets? And what makes people finally reveal the truth?

Aussie boys are falling behind in reading and the gap is only getting worse. The latest global results show girls pushing ahead while boys slip further back. So, is it the way we teach? The books we give them? Or something bigger? 

Sonny and Cher, Cheese and Vegemite, Donald Trump and Elon Musk.Some pairings are iconic, but what happens when things go from nice ... to very, very nasty?In the wake-up one of the biggest bust-up of the year ... we ask, when is it okay to air your dirty laundry?

Do you love taking photos? Well, it's doing more for you than you might think. Whether it’s snapping your dog, the sky at sunset, or your grandkids pulling faces, photography helps us slow down and really see the moment. It gets us out of the house, sparks conversations, and reminds us that our lives are full of small, beautiful things. So think about the last photo you took that made you smile.