Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Sneaky surcharges can be frustrating for consumers. That $5 coffee? It'll be $5.10c when you tap your debit card.So, does the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned ban of debit and credit card surcharges really mean you'll save money?

Money can be a bit of a weird topic. Whether you've got stacks of it, or you're living payday to payday, it's one of those things we all deal with, but hardly ever talk about.

There's a pervasive stereotype that older people are resistant to change, resistant to accept help.But it turns out that isn't the case, when it comes to treating anxiety in patients over 60.Research shows better outcomes with therapy, than when using anti-anxiety medication. 

Many parents see the benefit of family travel and the financial upside of not travelling in peak school holiday time.But some educators say the popularity of mid-term holidays is proving a challenge in classrooms.

Have you heard of the 12-hour Walk movement... what about the trend known as "Japanese walking" or the resurgence of what's being called the "fart walk"?It seems putting one foot in front of the other is suddenly cool again.

Have you heard of the YIMBY movement? It stands for "Yes, In My Backyard", a counter to anti-development movements. But what role can YIMBYs play in solving Australia's housing crisis?

You've probably seen photos like this while scrolling your feed.A dad in a tiara sipping imaginary tea. Another teaching his daughter to cast a fishing line. Or ... maybe you remember that viral video of a dad nailing the perfect pony tail ... with a vacuum cleaner.It's usually accompanied by the hashtag #Girl Dad.

That gap between Australia's housing supply and demand isn't just pushing prices up -- it's having ripple effects in places we don't always expect.It's locking people out of the market... and locking them into relationships too.New research suggests that more and more couples are staying together, not out of love, but because they simply can't afford to get split.

They're the two hardest words to say - "I'm sorry".So when a brand or identity is called out for bad behaviour and needs to apologise, why don't we usually believe they're remorseful? 

Proposed new animal welfare laws in the ACT mean dog owners must spend a minimum of three hours with their pooch every single day.But vets say quality of time spent with your dog is much more important.