Our science correspondent Dr Jarrod McKenna discusses the possibility of using mitochondria to prevent aging effects on the brain.

Wayne Farnham is a newly elected member for the Victorian State seat of Narracan. He arrives in the middle of a dispute that has resulted in a fellow member being expelled from the Party. He talks about that background, but also about the upcoming budget and his preferred options, and about his experience of cross parliament cooperation.

Quantum Support Services is a social support organisation in Gippsland that, among other things, is working to provide a range of support programs for people vulnerable to homelessness. This includes young people who are at risk of long term housing difficulties, and women escaping domestic violence. Here we discuss the need with Nat McDonald CEO of Quantum services.

Dr Jarrod McKenna explains a new genetically engineered treatment possible for HIV, and on the way explains some of the possible risks in blood transfusion that you might not know about!

Russel Broadbent is the Liberal (Conservative) member for the Victorian electorate of Monash in the Australian Federal Parliament. He is a well known "moderate" and here discusses a couple of issues he has been recently prominent in presenting a dissenting view.

A little known means to raise and apply funds for local community development is the Community Development Foundation. Ruth ogan is the CEO of the Mirboo North Community Foundation, one of the most successful in the country, and explains how it works.

"Ask Issy" is a service which allows those in need to find services in their area using their smartphone or computer. It lists services from the large organisations like Lifeline, and statewide and antional services, but also covers small local services. David Sprigs is CEO of InfoXchange which runs the service, and as a result can give instights into the increase in demand for these services.

Avian flu is widespread in Asia, but not so in Australia. But as the virus in endemic in wild bird populations it is a constant threat to domestic birds, and with the growth in people having chickens it is something that non-commercial flock owners need to be aware of. In this discussion Chief Vet for Agriculture Victoria Graeme Cook explains the danger and how to minimise it.

Matt Runnalls CEO of Mindful Australia, is the Baw Baw Shire Australia Day Ambassador. This is the speech he gave at the Awards / Citizenship Ceremony. In it he gives a moving background to his recovery from depression and suicide and the lessons he has learnt to improve his life and help others. 

We have introduced this massive offshore wind power project, a first in Australia. Although there have been offshore wind projects in Europe for many years, there are several different things here in Australia, not least the regulatory envirnment. We talk again the Erin Coldham, Development Manager, to catch up with the newest steps.