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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

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Feb 5, 2025 • 24min

The future of gender-affirming care

They make up a relatively small proportion of the population, yet their most private struggle is in the political spotlight -- again -- trans and gender diverse young people. The timing of this Australian review has made some people nervous ... concerned about future treatment options.So, what does the review actually mean for young people - and their families?And what next steps do they want to see?
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Feb 4, 2025 • 12min

How do tariffs work?

Donald Trump has started his second term as US president with a bang. 
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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min

How flies solve crimes

If Michelle Harvey was Sherlock Holmes, her sidekick wouldn’t be Dr. Watson, but rather a swarm of flies and maggots. 
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Feb 4, 2025 • 31min

Why women are choosing to travel solo

If you've scrolled through your social media feed recently you've probably noticed a friend.. or colleague... or your friend or colleague's mum... posting photos of themselves from some exotic and far-flung location.What stands out...? They're gloriously alone.So, why are a growing number of women choosing a solo travel adventure?
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Feb 3, 2025 • 10min

How household behaviour can reduce food waste

Each year Australians waste around 7.6 million tonnes of food.That's about 312kg per person. And if that figure isn't jarring enough... then how about this one:This waste can cost up to $2,500 per household per year. There's a disconnect between our desire to save money at the check-out... and throwing away this much food.So, how can we reduce food waste?And how much of an impact does recycling ... like composting and kerbside collection... really make?
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Feb 3, 2025 • 15min

Could AI chatbots cure loneliness?

One in four Australians report feeling persistently lonely, a serious public health issue that experts are working to address.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 22min

Why our perception of crime rates rarely matches reality

There are many factors that influence our sense of safety and they're often much broader than actual crime.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 0sec

Here's What I Know: Simon Burke on why you should get pet insurance

Actor Simon Burke has been charming Australians young and old for generations, appearing in major musicals and on Play School. He shares why he always makes time to support young talent and a hard lesson learned about getting pet insurance.
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Feb 2, 2025 • 6min

How to keep your brain healthy

Dementia is one of the words we dread hearing. Along with cancer, it's the diagnosis we fear most. Despite advances in research and promising results from new drugs, there is currently no cure.However, it is not an inevitable part of the aging process, so prevention is key when warding off dementia.To help you keep your brain and the brains of your loved ones healthy, Dr. Lila Landowski, a neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania, has some tips based on her research.
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Feb 2, 2025 • 10min

The transition from workday to homelife

How do you transition from end of workday to parent or spouse mode? Whether its figure out what to cook for dinner and trying to leave work stress at the door.Here are some quick tips on how to reset your weeknight routine.

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