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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Reporter Julia Enter caught up with former North Melbourne AFL player Tom Campbell to discuss the launch of AFL Players for Climate Action, a group supporting AFL players and their fans to take action against climate change. 

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Reopening was announced, but as has been the case throughout the last few years, there's nothing to support live music and those in the arts industry - what's their role in the roadmap? 

With density quotas many venues are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Benjamin Lamb reports.

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian made her mark on the long running comedy show last weekend and shocked many with her self-deprecating jokes, funny sketches and ability to not take herself too seriously.

Benjamin Lamb has this report. 

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Reporter Benjamin Lamb takes a look into some of the top stories from the past week. 

 

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A new report by the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Australia Institute has shone a light on 'junk' carbon credits utilised as part of the Federal Government's  Emission Reduction Fund. 

Emile Pavlich has the story. 

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