Recently, a missing teen was rescued after they gestured the hand signal for domestic violence in a car behind them.

The hand signal has been doing the rounds on social media such as TikTok, to call for help in dangerous situations like this.

Faith Macale reports on how social media has helped spread awareness of domestic violence.

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Reporter Benay Ozdemir caught up with coach Steve Robinson to discuss how community sports can bounce back after COVID-19.

The need for kids to join community sports is greater than ever as basketball player, Meg, explains how important it is to join community sports. 

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With COP26 climate summit currently underway, we delve into what it is actually all about, why we should care and how people are responding to the summit. 

Reporter Angus Drain has the story. 

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8 lives were lost in the tragedy in Texas and reports have been circulating about the crowd control and staffing issues at the event.

Reporter Benjamin Lamb caught up with serial concert goer and mosh pit attendee Daniel Coady about what can go wrong in a mosh pit and what could’ve been done differently during the Travis Scott show.

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There are 46 refugees being detained at the Park Hotel on Swanston St. Now, at least 19 of them have contracted Covid-19. Activists and health experts have been warning it was only a matter of time, so could the government have done more to protect these refugees under their care? Rachael Vassallo reports.

Guests: Aisha Jallo, Campaign against Racism and Fascism

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Last week, Facebook Inc., the company that runs social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, changed its name to 'Meta'. Is this a big step forward for how we interact, or a leap too far for young people concerned about privacy? Benjamin Lamb reports.

Guests: Dr. Marcus Carter, Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures at the University of Sydney

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A new survey on Year 12 students has found that close to 60 per cent of students are worried about their mental health. Now, DrinkWise has launched a campaign involving some pretty famous Australians to provide support leading into exams.

Reporter Lynton Martin caught up with CEO of Drink Wise Simon Strahan and Year 12 student Mark Kriaris. 

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A new brief from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute outlines the data informing the decision to send kids back to the classroom. But what does it actually mean for schools, students, and teachers?

Reporter:

Neve Brissenden

Guests:

Sharon Goldfield, Head of Population Health, MCRI

James Thorley, teacher

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Host Faith Macale caught up with Anti-Poverty Week Australia's executive director Toni Wren for this week's News Talk. 

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International students have faced tough times during the pandemic - many have been stuck in Australia without their families and friends.

Welcome Dinner, a charity set up three years ago has been providing assistance to those facing loneliness and isolation.

Emile Pavlich reports. 

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