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The year elevens, who spent much of last year in remote learning, are finding themselves in the same position this year, going through year twelve. What effect is that having on their wellbeing and what implications might it have for their futures?

Every four (or so) years, the Olympics come along and sweep some of us into a fervour of cheering and armchair commentary. While many of us have no direct link to the games, for some, there can be a deeper connection, such as knowing or being related to an Olympian, having attended a past Olympic event as a participant or spectator, or taking part in a torch relay. Listeners and guests share their special Olympic connections with Life Matters.

Every four (or so) years, the Olympics come along and sweep some of us into a fervour of cheering and armchair commentary. While many of us have no direct link to the games, for some, there can be a deeper connection, such as knowing or being related to an Olympian, having attended a past Olympic event as a participant or spectator, or taking part in a torch relay. Listeners and guests share their special Olympic connections with Life Matters.

Every four (or so) years, the Olympics come along and sweep some of us into a fervour of cheering and armchair commentary. While many of us have no direct link to the games, for some, there can be a deeper connection, such as knowing or being related to an Olympian, having attended a past Olympic event as a participant or spectator, or taking part in a torch relay. Listeners and guests share their special Olympic connections with Life Matters.

Skateboarding is now an Olympic sport, but when lockdown stalled Olympic hopeful Hayley Wilson’s training, her mum and her town came up with an ingenious solution. Plus, the politics of curly hair amid a history of eurocentric beauty standards. And how do you cope with your neighbour’s noisy sexual escapades?

Skateboarding is now an Olympic sport, but when lockdown stalled Olympic hopeful Hayley Wilson’s training, her mum and her town came up with an ingenious solution. Plus, the politics of curly hair amid a history of eurocentric beauty standards. And how do you cope with your neighbour’s noisy sexual escapades?

Skateboarding is now an Olympic sport, but when lockdown stalled Olympic hopeful Hayley Wilson’s training, her mum and her town came up with an ingenious solution. Plus, the politics of curly hair amid a history of eurocentric beauty standards. And how do you cope with your neighbour’s noisy sexual escapades?

Proof of vaccination status is already being used in some parts of the world to manage spread of coronavirus. Should Australia look at adopting this approach? Plus, Death Sex and Money's Anna Sale on how even the most introverted among us can learn to talk.

Proof of vaccination status is already being used in some parts of the world to manage spread of coronavirus. Should Australia look at adopting this approach? Plus, Death Sex and Money's Anna Sale on how even the most introverted among us can learn to talk.

Proof of vaccination status is already being used in some parts of the world to manage spread of coronavirus. Should Australia look at adopting this approach? Plus, Death Sex and Money's Anna Sale on how even the most introverted among us can learn to talk.