At a time when we are opening up post lockdowns, there is still concern on the mental health of men. Reporter Lynton Martin looks back on a month in which Movember shone a light on men's mental health.

Guests: Dr Zac Seidler, Movember Director of Mental Health Training

Reporter: Lynton Martin

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Like an aeroplane's black box, various collaborators have come together to give Earth's its own. Located in Tasmania, it is designed to survive climate catastrophe, in the hopes that it can inform those who recover it where it all went wrong.

Guests: Henry Curchod, Glue Society; Francesca Smith, young climate change activist 

Reporter: Mimi Hoffmann

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The hospitality industry is facing a major labour shortage at the busiest season for the year. What does the shortage mean for workers now and in the long term?

Guests: Aaron Khoo, hospitality worker; Jeff Borland, Professor of Labour Economics at The University of Melbourne

Reporter: Lilian Bernhardt

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As some Australians look to get booster shots, many populations in our neighbouring Pacific have not reached key milestones.

Reporter Emile Pavlich caught up with research fellow Alexandre Dayant from the foreign affairs think-tank, the Lowy Institute, to find out more. 

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Reporter Mimi Hoffman caught up with various experts to discuss the anti-troll laws that are to be introduced to parliament early next year.

In introducing these laws Prime Minister Scott Morrison has focused on the idea of lessening the prevalence of online trolling, but it seems the legislation largely deals with issues of defamation. 

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The Broadway composer lost his live at the age on 91.

Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with Director of Theatre Travels Carly Fisher to chat about what his legacy means for the world of theatre.

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The 2021 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival kicks off at 10am on Friday December 3rd, aiming to promote and celebrate physically active lifestyles for people of all abilities. Host Mimi Hoffmann caught up with Richard Amon, CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation, to chat about opportunities for everybody to get involved in the day.

Guests: Richard Amon, CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation

Presenter: Mimi Hoffmann

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The 10th Annual Roadmap to Close the Gap on Vision was released last week.

The Roadmap outlines the issues still facing Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander eye health service delivery.

Eye-health professor from the University of Melbourne Hugh Taylor spoke to reporter Julia Enter about the  roadmap. 

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Reporter Benay Ozdemir caught up with Pavani Athukorala to discuss the new border rule changes for international students.

Pavani, who was stuck in Sri Lanka, expressed how she felt isolated during the pandemic as an international student as a result of border closures.

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Reporter Angus Drain caught up with Kaytlyn Johnson, a young Palawa woman from regional Tasmania.

Johnson is a social activist and youth leader and works with young Indigenous women to support them in realising their dreams and potential.

Kaytlyn is the 2022 Tasmanian nominee for Young Australian of the Year and has flown to COP26 in Glasgow to be a youth representative and a voice for change. 

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