Aired 06/08/22 - This week, Backchat's Syndey wrap explores disturbing new figures highlighting the extent of pokie losses in NSW, with some Sydney's lowest income suburbs ranking highest for pokie takings. Next, we have a special interview with Natascha Haupt and Luisa Giles-Baker from the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence after staff and visitors to the centre received the shock news that it would be closing. Finally, you'll be hearing a chat with Chair of Homelessness Australia, Jenny Smith about youth homelessness and how we can better address it.

This episode of Backchat was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Sana Shake, Jostina Basta and Emma Pham.

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(Aired 30/07/22) The latest on Backchat!

First up, we sit down with Backchat producer Sana Shaikh to discuss the topic of kitty curfews, proposed for NSW by the Wagga Wagga council to protect their native wildlife.

Next, we're joined by data journalist from The Guardian, Josh Nicholas, to unpack the implications and very valid concerns around period tracking apps sharing / selling user data in light of the overturning of Roe v Wade.

To wrap up, we're taking a look at how the first week of parliament with a new goverment shaped up to be with political reporter, Amanda Copp.

Huge thanks to our wonderful guests for coming on the show and to our legend co-hosts, Charles Rushforth and Tanita Razaghi. Massive cheers to our producers, Sana Shaikh, Tanita Razaghi, Eamonn Snow, Jostina Basta and Vanessa Lim.

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(Aired 23/07/22) This week on Backchat, we kick things off by diving into the insane spike in already high rental prices across Sydney following the release of new data from the Domain Rent Report. Next, we're joined by Amber Rules - Director and Founder of mental health service, Rough Patch - to discuss the impact climate change is having on young people's mental health and what you can do to beat the climate blues. Finally, you'll be hearing an interview with Adjunct Professor Karen Price about the GP issues making things incredibly tough for doctors and patients alike.

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(Aired 16/07/22) This week on Backchat, we kick off the show digging into why trains and buses in NSW might nevber be as busy as they were pre-pandemic. With statistics showing sigificant drops in the usage of trains, buses and trams - we'll be chatting about what this means in the NSW Transport sector. 

Next, with the effects of climate change being felt like never before in Australia with floods, bushfires and hottest summers on record - Backchat sits down with Usha Makkena from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition to hear stories of young people in Australia being displaced due to climate change.

Backchat producer Jostina Basta lastly spoke to Ajith Rajapaksa, representative for Voice for Democracy in Sri Lanka & co-organiser for the Aus-Lanka People's Solidarity protests in Australia to break down what led to the recent mass protests & protestors storming into the President's residence. 

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(Aired 09/07/22) It's NAIDOC week 2022 and on Backchat this week, we'll be covering stories that highlight the strength of First Nations people, community and culture.

First up, we're unpacking the uptick in First Nations populations recorded in the 2021 census data with Indigenous researchers Julie Andrews and Francis Markham. Next, CEO of First Nations Media Dennis stokes joins Charles and Tanita in studio to chat about the organisation's goals in the media industry for First Nations people. Finally, we'll have a special interview with Coral Lever and Latoya from First Nations Response - a grass roots organisation dedicated to giving First Nation’s people access to basic necessities like food and medical, as well as reliable info about covid-19.

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Backchat has the latest!

It's been one year since Sydney's harshest lockdowns began. Your favourite hosts and Exec Producer, Eamonn Snow, come together to collectively reflect on the experience.

Next, in light of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Backchat is joined by Daney Faddoul to break down what a national Charter of Rights would mean in Australia with regards to protecting our access to abortion amongst other fundamental human rights. Daney is Campaign manager at the Human Rights Law Centre.

Last up, Eamonn chats with Gloria Larman, CEO of the not-for-profit Women's Justice Network about the lack of funding for incarcerated women in this year's NSW Budget.

Massive thanks to our guests, Daney Faddoul and Gloria Larman, for coming on the show. And as always, a massive cheers to our venerable producers Sana Sheikh, Tanita Razaghi, Jostina Basta, Emma Pham and Eamonn Snow.

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Backchat is unpacking the biggest news of the week!

First up, we’re joined by Don Dixon, Ramp Worker for Qantas at Sydney Domestic Airport, to discuss how Qantas’ structural changes over the past 2.5 years have resulted in long term consequences for the company, affecting their workers and the Australian public alike.

Who are the winners and losers of this year’s state budget? We're joined by Zee Feed Founder and editor Crystal Andrews to help us make sense of it all, from stamp duty for first home buyers to introducing a pre-kindy year to schools.

Following the announcement that Australia will be accepting more refugees this year, we lastly explore the stories of Marwa Mooen and Athmar Habeb, and examine the crucial role non-government and community organisations play in equipping refugees with the tools to settle into Australia.

Big cheers to our lovely guests for joining us on the show, and our stellar co-hosts Tanita Razaghi and Charles Rushforth. This episode was produced by Timothy Nguyen, Holly Payne, Lill Scott, Vanessa Lim, Jostina Basta, Emma Pham and Eamonn Snow.

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This week on Backchat we talk about the the state government investing $60 million to deliver a waterfront pathway for pedestrians and cyclists with Backchat Producer Eamonn Snow. After we delve into economic updates with economist Peter Martin. Lastly, Backchat Producer Sana Shaikh talks about big retail stores such as Bunnings, Kmart and Good Guys using facial technology and what that means for you. This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Sana Shaikh, Vanessa Lim, Eamonn Snow and Lara Sonnenschein.

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This week on Backchat we'll be starting at Castle Hill High School, where asbestos has been lurking in the roof of a classroom for years without action. Backchat producer Sana Shaikh will be in the studio to give you the rundown on that one. Next, we'll be joined by Joe Hathaway-Wilson, News Editor for UTS student publication, Vertigo, after it was revealed they'd be losing significant funding. Finally, Backchat producers Lill Scott and Eddy Diamond will be exploring whether our new PM, Anthony Albanese, is as real about supporting public housing as he says.

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This week we’ve got a great mix of news as we inch away from the election madness!

Backchat producer Holly Payne jumps onto our Sydney wrap to discuss NSW moving its way out of single-use plastic bags.

Next, we dig into the big election shock last week, that Peter Dutton was chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party. Backchat will be breaking down what this means for politics in Australia with Ben Raue from the Tally Room.

Lastly, Backchat producer Jostina Basta chats to founder and director of Miss Sahara beauty pageant to find out how their recent gala goes beyond showcasing beauty, and how African women and communities can be better represented in the Australian beauty and fashion scene.

As always, big thanks to our guests for joining us on the show, and our stellar co-hosts, Tanita Razaghi and Charles Rushforth. And massive cheers to our producers Holly Payne, Sana Shaikh Jostina Basta and Eamonn Snow.

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