Brad Balzan is shot dead in his own backyard after a police encounter goes wrong. In episode two of Stop and Search, a new mini-series by Background Briefing, reporter Paul Farrell asks why was he running away, and why did the officers chase him down?

Inspiring individuals talk about a pivotal moment in their personal histories.

Can you guess this week's Tweeter? 

Journalist and literary critic Helen Elliott has written a memoir about the years that made her, growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne.

First Nations actor Chenoa Deemal has won a Matilda Award for 'Best Performance in a Leading Role’

David Bellos and Alex Montagu take on the history and future of copyright in their new book 'Who Owns This Sentence?'.

After Aussie researcher takes home the trophy this year, we speak to the founder of the Dance your PhD Competition. 

Australian's are paying more out of pocket than ever before to see a GP,  where did things go wrong? 

Julian speaks to Indian poet, writer and activist Meena Kandasamy

What precedent does the Queensland judgement set for other lawsuits, and for the imposition of future vaccine mandates?