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Episode 53 - Lives Between The Lines (Swinburne)
Jan 31, 2026
32m 04s
Episode 52 - Who Looks After Us (UNSW)
Dec 30, 2025
28m 33s
Episode 51 - Friend or Foe (Deakin University)
Nov 30, 2025
29m 00s
Episode 50 - Threads of Time (Griffith University)
Oct 30, 2025
30m 01s
Episode 49 - Out of the Shadows (Curtin University)
Oct 2, 2025
28m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 1/31/26 |  Episode 53 - Lives Between The Lines (Swinburne) | This episode by journalism students at Swinburne University looks at the spaces where many people live: from workplaces and communities to culture, money, and identity. These are stories about pressure and adaptation, of being overlooked or underestimated, and of finding ways to be seen, heard, and understood. These are lives lived between the lines. Host: Matthew Parkhill Mean Testing - Reporter: Brett Lynn Talk to Me - Reporter: Jasmine Krnjaic Nowhere is Good to be Homeless - Reporter: El... | 32m 04s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | Episode 52 - Who Looks After Us (UNSW) | In this episode by journalism students at UNSW, we look at care and vulnerability across very different lives. From young people navigating the dating scene, to female athletes facing higher injury risks; from the quiet work of a mortician preparing the dead with dignity, to growing concern about apps that expose children to exploitation; and the life of a refugee who found safety after fleeing persecution. Different stories…but they all ask the same question: when it matters most, who looks ... | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | Episode 51 - Friend or Foe (Deakin University) | Flying foxes, war veterans, AI chatbots, women in journalism, Halloween, rural communities. In this episode, student reporters at Deakin University bring us stories about people trying to work out who's on their side. Hosts: Leigh Lule and Alex Kratofil Stories: Who gives a flying fox - Reporter: Evie Nguyen The Mad Snake - Reporter: Ruby Vella My Therapist, the Chatbot - Reporter: Nhu Phan Trick or Treat - Reporters: Mel Di Donato, Kaitlin Crosbie and Brandy Dixon Anger in the Bush - ... | 29m 00s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Episode 50 - Threads of Time (Griffith University) | For our 50th episode, journalism students from Griffith University look back…and forward. They take us back to events in 1975 to report on the enduring influence of The Dismissal and the land rights movement in Australia. And we trace the echoes of those stories through our 50 episodes to present day issues about food security and sustainable fashion. From old fabric to new futures, how the past is stitched into the present. Hosts: Mayabi Aziz and Princess Brown Stories: '1975: The Ball... | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | Episode 49 - Out of the Shadows (Curtin University) | Sex work is legal and it's in-demand. So, why are those who do sex work feeling unsafe and isolated? Sex workers rarely speak publicly but Curtin University reporter Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz spent months interviewing some of these workers in Western Australia on a campaign they say is all about basic human rights. Host / Reporter: Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz Supervising Producer: Kayt Davies Episode Executive Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade ‘Drifting ... | 28m 13s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Episode 48 - Journey of Discovery (RMIT) | Journalism students from RMIT bring us stories of people emerging from tragedy, misadventure and personal angst, and what we learn when our backs are against the wall. Host: Dashiel Agar Stories: 'From The Ashes' - Reporter: Jessica Nguyen 'You Only Have To Ask' - Reporter: Elisha Walker 'Up The Creek' - Reporter: Ella Curry "Breaking Silence' - Reporter: Keras Marszalek Production supervision: Episode Executive Producer: Dylan Bird Supervising Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ ... | 27m 19s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | Episode 47 - A Rock and a Hard Place (Curtin University) | Murujuga – the sacred rock art site in Western Australia’s Pilbara – has just been listed by UNESCO for World Heritage status. But scientific experts say preservation of the carvings – some dating back 50-thousand years – is still precarious after the federal government’s decision last month to conditionally extend the neighbouring North-West Shelf gas project. We brought you this story in 2024 and because of these very recent developments, we’re re-running the investigation by Tylah Tully fr... | 22m 57s | ||||||
| 5/31/25 | Episode 46 - Running Your Own Race (Edith Cowan University) | This month’s episode by journalism students at Edith Cowan University features the male ballet dancer, the adult with ADHD, the vision-impaired, the lifesaving nurse, the person seeking connection, the ‘body positive’ woman. And the link between them all? They’re all trying to pave their own way, often against formidable challenges and the expectations of others. Hosts: Jack Penniment and Samuel Sparkes Stories: ‘Men Can Ballet’ - Reporter: Oli Pike ‘A Brain Wired Differently’ - Repor... | 30m 28s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | Episode 45 - Mind The Gap (University of Sydney) | It’s a good thing that as a society, we’re more open to discussing mental health and the challenges it poses for many people. University of Sydney reporter Ben Fragiadakis investigated this transformation on what used to be a very taboo topic. What he found were the unintended consequences of such openness. And despite all the attention, serious doubts remain among experts about our approach to treating mental health. Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond 1300 22 46 36 Host/Reporter: Ben Fragiadakis... | 18m 22s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | Episode 44 - Hoo Gives A Hoot (Curtin University) | It's a story full of compromises, contradictions and unsuspecting victims. The use of rat and mice baits help to keep our home free of rodents. But they also pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems. A team of journalists at Curtin University investigates how precious owl species are becoming the victims of secondary poisoning from rodent control products. It's also a story of determination as communities battle the bureaucracy, manufacturers and public indifference to try to p... | 31m 35s | ||||||
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| 2/18/25 | Episode 43 - Confronting Threats (Swinburne University) | We deal with threats – both real and perceived – all the time. In this episode, journalism students at Swinburne University look at how we are confronting some of those threats. From having the right to protest, to supporting the wellbeing of children, to some of life’s basics like driving a car, swimming at the beach and trying to find a job. And we end on an uplifting note with some bogan funk. What is that? Have a listen and get onboard. *Content warning* This episode includes references t... | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 1/19/25 | Episode 42 - Looking Out (Deakin University) | Keeping people safe, helping people out, giving people a leg-up, giving people a chance to shine – it’s what a functioning society does. In this episode of Making a Difference, journalism students at Deakin University bring us stories about looking out for people: keeping apprentices safe on the job, helping those with addiction and incarceration, creating a new world for visually impaired children, supporting emerging musicians, and encouraging artists to live their fantasy through their id... | 26m 22s | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | Episode 41 - Understanding Next Gen (UNSW) | As Gen Zers become more socially and politically aware, they’re starting to understand the world they inhabit and will inherit. In this episode, journalism students at UNSW Sydney look at the impact of some of those issues such as social media, politics and smoking. And possibly one of the biggest – mental health – is explored through the experience of two autistic sisters who mask their disorder. Host: Dominique Lakis-Nash Stories: "Social control" - Reporter: Caitlyn Todorovski "Celebrity... | 29m 01s | ||||||
| 10/29/24 | Episode 40 - I See Me (Griffith University) | Representation matters because it helps us imagine our place in the world: our identity, self-worth and sense of belonging. Come on an entertaining and informative ride as journalism students from Griffith University look at representation: how it’s being done well and where it can improve. *Language warning for this episode. Hosts: Lucy Ingham, Sophia Thomas and Nicole Symens Stories: "It's Her Video Game, Too" - Reporter: Sophia Thomas "Women in Horror" - Reporter: Molly O'Dempsey "Love ... | 32m 50s | ||||||
| 9/3/24 | Episode 39 - I Am Not Afraid (Western Sydney University) | In a world of heightened tension and conflict, there is lots to be wary and anxious about. But as the experts say: focus on the things you can control and don’t worry about what you can’t. This episode is the first appearance on our podcast by students from Western Sydney University. And they look at the things that scare us…and how people deal with those fears. Host: Claire Brownlie Stories: ‘Parra-normal’ – Reporter: Claire Brownlie ‘Finding Home’ – Reporter: Polina Krongauz ‘Not So Soci... | 30m 02s | ||||||
| 6/29/24 | Episode 38 - Signals of Belief (Curtin University) | This episode by student journalists at Curtin University in Perth makes us think about the concept of trust and the belief in the goodness of people. The things they say, the way we rely on them…and the potential risk of placing our trust in others. Hosts: Madigan Spooner and Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz Stories: ‘Man or Bear’ – Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz ‘The Aliens Are Coming’ – Reporter: Andrew Hanlon ‘Pet Custody’ – Reporter: Madigan Spooner ‘Moondyne Joe’ – Reporter: Aimee Gl... | 32m 52s | ||||||
| 5/29/24 | Episode 37 - No Plate Like Home (Long Read series) | For many people, food and the simple act of cooking can provide solace and comfort, particularly for those who go through the upheaval of migrating to another country. Cooking reminds them of home – not just the food but the people and places as well. Nicole Alcantara from the University of Sydney spent an evening with two young men from Nepal. And as they cooked a traditional Nepali curry, the conversation around food revealed a lot more about their new life in Australia and the enduring co... | 26m 15s | ||||||
| 4/30/24 | Episode 36 - Paying The Rental Price (Long Read series) | It’s hard enough for anyone to find a home to rent in Australia. The difficulty factor is multiplied many times more for hundreds-of-thousands of international students who come to the country each year, also needing a rental. In this episode, reporter Gwen Liu reveals the desperate measures many students are turning to that are exposing them to potential scams and exploitation. Reporter: Gwen Liu Executive Producer: Simon Brady Original stories Crikey – Rental crisis: desperate students t... | 20m 13s | ||||||
| 3/30/24 | Episode 35 - Our Past Is Our Future (Long Read series) | Our Long Read series continues with a reckoning from Australia's past and the way it might influence our future. Our reporter Sydney Lang looks at the legacy of governor Lachlan Macquarie from the early colonial settlement days. Macquarie was considered a visionary who wanted to turn a penal colony into an egalitarian nation. But there is a dark side to his legacy that has an enduring, as well as painful, lesson. Reporter: Sydney Lang Executive Producer: Simon Brady More stories from the be... | 16m 18s | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | Episode 34 - On The Rocks (Long Read series) | In the next episode of our Long Read series, Tylah Tully from Curtin University reports on the site of two of Australia's greatest riches. The Burrup peninsula in the north of Western Australia is home to more than one million rock carvings by First Nations people that date back tens-of-thousands of years. It's also the site of a multi-billion dollar gas and oil development. Can the two co-exist as neighbours? And what threat does a petrochemical plant pose to a sacred rock art museum? Produ... | 21m 36s | ||||||
| 1/31/24 | Episode 33 - The Professional Recyclers (Long Read series) | In this episode, Aston Brown from University Technology Sydney – and now a rural and regional reporter at Guardian Australia – takes us inside the world of people who forage through rubbish bins to collect bottles and cans for cash. Are they environmental warriors? Is it a hobby job? Or are they trying to earn precious money to make ends meet? This is the first in our Long Read series where we focus on one, in-depth story each episode. Reporter: Aston Brown Original story on Guardian Austral... | 15m 55s | ||||||
| 12/31/23 | Episode 32 - Essential Care (Deakin University) | In this episode, our reporters from Deakin University look at how important health issues – period poverty, loneliness and therapy for young offenders – are being tackled. And there’s some fun in there, as well, with roosters on the loose, the cult following of an anime classic and how AI might be creeping into your music playlists. If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness or struggling with mental health: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black D... | 27m 50s | ||||||
| 12/13/23 | Episode 31 - Changing Identity (UNSW) | Shifts in trends and attitudes - some good and some less so - means that at the end of 2023, we are seeing ourselves and our country differently. This episode by students from the University of New South Wales explores the changing identity of Australia. Host: Jade Psihogios Stories 'The Matilda effect' - Reporter: Maddie Nixon 'On the drink' - Reporter: Jacob Sukiennik 'Whose crime?' - Reporter: Cayle Reid 'Audio porn' - Reporter: Margareth Kowik 'Own your story' - Reporter: An... | 29m 37s | ||||||
| 10/29/23 | Episode 30 - Centering Support (Griffith University) | In this episode by journalism students at Griffith University in Queensland, we talk to people needing support in difficult times. And for all those people needing support, there are individuals, communities and organisations who are there to provide help. Hosts Merced Hernandez and Olivia Schoenauer Stories 'Youth detention' - Reporter: Merced Hernandez 'Bushfires...again' - Reporter: Olivia Schoenauer 'Seeking shelter' - Reporter: Nicholas Powell 'Finding resilience' - Reporter: Larissa Esp... | 28m 01s | ||||||
| 9/12/23 | Episode 29 - Para Power (University of the Sunshine Coast) | Para athletes don’t get the headlines or recognition of their able-bodied peers yet their stories are the epitome of resilience and overcoming adversity. Less than a year until the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to four athletes about how sport has transformed their lives. Hosts Ella Bradford and Julia Forbes Stories Emily Beecroft – Reporter: Julia Forbes Jenna Jones – Reporter: Ella Bradford Blake Cochrane – Reporter: Bobby Wilson Nathan Jason – Reporter: Rattanakorn Boontem E... | 27m 48s | ||||||
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