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Alex became an addict at 12. Now he's 1 year sober
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Sobriety. Addiction. Harm reduction.
In this episode, we're unpacking one of Australia's most deep-rooted issues: our drinking and drug culture.
Published: with Dave Marchese
Is Australia doing enough for young veterans?
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The government reckons Australia needs to do more to support veterans and people serving in the ADF. So what’s changing, and do young vets reckon it’s enough?
Published: with Angel Parsons
The Shakeup: Holding space, bit on in politics and the spies among us
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Dozens of bills passed in parliament this week; one will ban kids from socials.
Also, does demonising Joe Rogan just insult millions of people, particularly men?
Published: with Dave Marchese
Will houses ever get cheaper? We ask the Housing Minister
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How will parliament's new housing bills actually help a generation of "forever renters"? We ask the Housing Minister Clare O'Neil.
Published: with Dave Marchese
Alex felt 'destined to be a drug addict'. Now he's overcome addictions he's had since 12
Alcohol has been an even harder addiction to break than meth for Alex Milovanov, who is now one year sober.
Published: by David Marchese and Angel Parsons
More Australian Gen Z men are turning to God, while Gen Z women leave the church in large numbers
New Australian research has found that young men are identifying as Christian and seeing the benefits of organised religion at much higher rates than women of the same generation.
Published: by Shalailah Medhora
Young people taking up private health insurance in high numbers, reversing 'death spiral' trend
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, young people aged 25 to 29 have had the biggest take-up of private health insurance over the last year.
Published: by Shalailah Medhora
Most Aussies take their recycling to the front door. Callum stockpiles his and saves it for a trip to the city.
Callum Darch's car boot is full when he heads off on the 420 km trip to see his parents in Perth. But its contents might come as a surprise.
Published: by Oliver Brown, Alice Angeloni and David Marchese