Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Women were instrumental in igniting the Russian Revolution, but their role is often overlooked.

Did you know that activities like push ups, squats and weight lifting influences the way you eat? And that muscle cells can burn up to two-three times more energy than fat?

What's life really like for hospitality workers in 2017? And regardless of any rulings by the Fair Work Commission, is everyone being paid their full entitlements? As Australia heads into the festive season, three experts join listeners to discuss their thoughts on pay and penalty rates.

To be Muslim in 21st century western culture is to be subject to unending prejudices, cliches, stereotypes and at times, vitriolic attack.

There's never a good time to be diagnosed with dementia. But when you find out you have this disease and you are in your mid 40’s, like Garry Lovell, there are many additional challenges.

Nothing quite opens you to the world like spending five years kayaking from Germany to Australia. Meet Adventurer of the Year Sandy Robson.

The family that fights fires together stays together. That would have to be Carole Bayley's motto.

If you discovered a friend or colleague was lying about something major and breaking the rules would you report them to authorities or higher-ups?

James Steeth was a gold and silversmith from Melbourne who left home at 15 with no formal education but went on to make an Australian cultural icon. Cassandra Steeth tells the story of her great grandfather and the Melbourne Cup trophy.

Inge Truckenbrodt always loved watching dance but had never danced herself. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the 76-year-old from Melbourne took up dancing as a way to help with her symptoms.