Coming of age rituals have existed across cultures for thousands of years. In modern Australia, traditions that have been preserved, adapted or newly created now exist side by side. But do young people still need a meaningful way to mark the transition into adulthood? - 成年礼在不同文化中已经存在了数千年。 在当代澳大利亚，那些被保留下来的、被改变的，以及新创造的传统，如今共同并存。 但问题是：年轻人是否仍然需要一种有意义的方式，来标记走向成年的这一转变？（点击上方收听音频）

The return of 32 women and children from Syria, who are linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State group, has prompted concerns around community safety and discussions around mandatory Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) activities for at-risk individuals. - 32名与“伊斯兰国”组织有关联的女性和儿童从叙利亚返回澳大利亚，引发了外界对社区安全的担忧，并围绕是否应对高风险个体实施强制性的反暴力极端主义项目（CVE）展开讨论。（点击上方收听音频）

Illicit drug trafficking, diplomatic coalitions, and free trade ideology are drawing Pacific and Latin American countries closer together. - 非法毒品问题、外交联盟以及自由贸易理念，正推动太平洋国家与拉丁美洲国家走得越来越近。（请点击上方收听音频）

Hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have revealed many victims and perpetrators of antisemitism in Australia are children. How do we discuss the issue in an age-appropriate way? - 反犹主义与社会凝聚力皇家委员会的听证会揭示，许多在澳大利亚遭受或实施反犹主义行为的受害者和施害者都是儿童。我们应如何以符合年龄的方式讨论这一问题？（点击上方收听音频）

When we're exposed to events or ideologies that go against our own beliefs, we can feel what experts call 'political grief'. Some say it's playing a role in the growing polarisation of our society. - 当我们接触到与自身信念相冲突的事件或意识形态时，可能会产生专家所称的政治性悲伤（political grief）。 一些专家认为，这种情绪正在加剧社会日益严重的两极分化。（请点击收听音频）

Australia's concentrated media landscape and the rise of tech giants have created a complex hierarchy, influencing the kind of information we receive online. Experts say it's changing society, and negatively impacting our sense of hope. - 澳大利亚高度集中的媒体格局以及科技巨头的崛起，共同形成了一个复杂的层级体系，正在影响我们在网上接收到的信息类型。 专家表示，这正在改变社会，并对人们的希望感产生负面影响。（点击上方收听音频）

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - 印度裔斐济人回顾其祖先从印度前往斐济甘蔗种植园的旅程。 如今，他们的后代中已有超过6万人定居澳大利亚。 但那个充满创伤的时代回响至今仍未消散，许多人仍在努力寻找并面对自身的身份认同。（点击上方收听音频）

The daily lives of many Australians revolve around toilet access. But while public toilets are a vital part of urban infrastructure, they're often unsafe, unusable or hard to find. - 许多澳大利亚人的日常生活都围绕着厕所的可及性展开。但尽管公共厕所是城市基础设施的重要组成部分，它们往往并不安全、难以使用，或难以找到。（点击上方收听音频）

Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. But changes to the economy, government policies, and the settlement process have made things more difficult for refugees settling today. - 澳大利亚已接纳超过一百万名难民。但随着经济、政府政策以及安置流程的变化，如今难民在澳大利亚定居变得更加困难。（点击上方收听音频）

Fuel prices have spiked, and so have concerns and complaints about alleged price gouging. Are retailers cashing in on the crisis? - 油价飙升之际，关于哄抬价格（price gouging）的担忧和投诉也随之增加。零售商是否在借危机牟利？（点击上方收听音频）