From whipping up his first garment on his mum’s Singer Treadle when he was 10, Aurelio Costarella’s first love was always fashion. For more than 30 years he was one of Australia’s top fashion designers. A regular and popular fixture at Sydney and New York Fashion Weeks, his clothes were favoured by celebrities all over the world, and he was inducted into the prestigious Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame.

But underneath all the glitz and glamour, it was a very different story. 

Aurelio had always struggled with his mental health but had managed to keep it a secret from everyone for a very long time. His experiences have left him with a drive to change what he says is a flawed mental health system.

If you, or anyone you know, are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast please don’t go it alone - reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Story by Lee Steele

Written and produced by Ali Aitken

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As a young boy, Professor Graeme Clark's school teacher asked "What do you want to do when you grow up?" 

He replied "I want to fix ears." 

So began his lifelong pursuit to break down the barriers of profound deafness with the invention of the multiple-channel cochlear implant. 

Professor Clark, now 85 years-old, reflects on achieving his childhood dream to give sound and speech recognition to hundreds of thousands of people across the globe.

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When four children are killed in a horrifying car crash in Sydney, the grieving families discover peace in forgiving the driver just hours afterwards.

Their tonic to deep pain and profound loss raises philosophical questions. What is it to forgive? And, if wronged in the most devastating way are all of us capable of forgiving the unforgivable?

Story by Kimberley Pratt

Edited and produced by Sydney Pead

Featuring Assoc. Prof. Luke Russell, University of Sydney,

With thanks to Leila and Daniel Abdallah, Bridget Sakr and Bob Sakr

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Walter Williams was like so many young Aussie blokes when World War 2 broke out: he felt it was his duty to serve. After his training and some time in the regular army, he sailed on the Aquatania into Singapore Harbour in December 1941.

Next came an incredible series of events, all of which showed Walter's amazing fortitude and makes it clearer why we have a sense of what the Anzac spirit is today.

Now 98, Wally talks to Hugh Riminton about his time fighting in the Pacific War.

If you would like to read more about Wal, please go here. https://rsllifecare.org.au/latest-news/our-stories/veteran-stories/hidden-treasures-wal-williams

If you, or someone you know, needs support call Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046. It is a national mental health service that provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling, group programs and suicide prevention training for current and ex-serving ADF members, and their families. You can find their website here: https://www.openarms.gov.au

Story by Hugh Riminton

Produced by Jessica Ienco and Stuart Buckland

Lest we forget.

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In 2012, Private Robert Poate, Lance Corporal Stjepan Milosevic and Sapper James Martino were killed at their base at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan province in a so-called 'green on blue' attack. Hekmatullah, part of the Afghan National Army stationed in the base, opened fire on a group of Aussie soldiers as they were playing cards.

Robert's father Hugh Poate feels betrayed in many ways by the ADF and the government, and he sits down with 10 News First's Hugh Riminton to discuss his disappointment at not only what unfolded after that terrible day but also what took place before it.

In his book "Failures of Command: The Death of Private Robert Poate", Hugh Poate details his experiences trying to get answers regarding the circumstances that led to the death of his son.

If you, or someone you know, needs support call Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046. It is a national mental health service that provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling, group programs and suicide prevention training for current and ex-serving ADF members, and their families.

Alternatively, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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In 2012, 18-year-old Thomas Kelly was killed in a senseless act of violence on the streets of Kings Cross. It became the final blow in a long-held battle to clean up the notorious party hotspot, which had become infamous for brawls and bad behaviour. Almost 9 years on from his oldest son's death, and as the last of the lock-out laws are repealed, Ralph Kelly reflects on how he and his family's lives changed forever on that cold July night. 

 

Reported by Steve Hart.

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead.

Please note that this episode contains content of a sensitive nature that may be upsetting to some listeners.

 

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please reach out to Lifeline - 13 11 14 

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It’s Mardi Gras time in Sydney. The theme this year is Rise, and after such a tough 12 months there is plenty to rise for, especially as this is one of the first major Pride events to be staged around the world since COVID-19 started. 

 

Kate Doak is a transgender woman living out and proud in Sydney and is passionate about ending transphobia and other forms of discrimination experienced by the LGBTIQ+ community. She is a freelance investigative journalist and news producer at Network 10 and is a strong advocate of mental health and LGBTIQ+ rights. 

 

She sits down with Narelda Jacobs for a frank, honest and open conversation about her journey. 

 

Please note that this episode contains content of a sensitive nature that may be upsetting to some listeners.

 

If you, or anyone you know, are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please don’t go it alone.  

Please reach out to any of the following: 

Lifeline - 13 11 14 

Twenty10 - 02 8594 9555 

Aboriginal Counselling – 0410 539 905 

Produced by Ali Aitken

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With people now ready to be vaccinated against Covid-19, 10 News First's Stela Todorovic spoke to Associate Professor of Medicine at the Australian National University and infectious disease expert Sanjaya Senanayake about how it will all unfold.

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What is the origin of climate change denial and why are conspiracy theories that deny its existence still so potent and popular? This is the second episode of a two-part series on misinformation and conspiracy theory, hosted by Hugh Riminton, created by journalists Olivia Rosenman and Antony Loewenstein. 

What’s the role of big business and media in propagating doubt? Why do some people question science, and how can we reach them? As the debate drags, action on climate change continues to be delayed.

Featuring:

Kevin Rudd (26th Prime Minister of Australia)

Ketan Joshi (science writer)

Naomi Oreskes (Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University)

Tim Graham (Digital Media Researcher at Queensland University of Technology)

David Downie (Tasmanian farmer)

Lisa Fazio (Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee)

‘The Conspiracy Virus’ is written, produced and narrated by Antony Loewenstein and Olivia Rosenman

The host is Hugh Riminton.

Post-production by Stuart Buckland

This podcast is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

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In the first of this two-part series hosted by 10 News First’s Hugh Riminton, journalists Olivia Rosenman and Antony Loewenstein look at the anti-vax movement and its various manifestations. Will Covid-19, and the speed of the new vaccines, fuel the movement's growth? How will people’s attitudes be shaped by their existing understanding of, and ideas about, vaccination? Will a minority of extreme anti-vaxxers take advantage of questions around the speed and rollout of a new vaccine to mobilise and recruit?

Featuring

Julie Leask (University of Sydney professor and expert in behavioural insights in vaccination)

Peter Doherty (University of Melbourne Professor, expert in infection and Immunity, Nobel Prize winner and 1997 Australian of the Year)

Brian Deer (UK author and journalist)

Naomi Oreskes (Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University)

Tim Graham (Digital Media Researcher at Queensland University of Technology)

Catherine Hughes (vaccination advocate)

Sarah Elliot (health care worker)

Paul Kelly (Acting Chief Medical Officer for Australia)

‘The Conspiracy Virus’ is written, produced and narrated by Antony Loewenstein and Olivia Rosenman. 

The host is Hugh Riminton. 

Post-production by Stuart Buckland.

This podcast is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

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