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TuneFM

TuneFM - University of New England

TuneFM brings you thoughtful conversations with leading researchers and experts, unpacking today"s most pressing issues through a solutions-focused lens. Broadcasting from Australia"s oldest university broadcaster at the University of New England, we continue our proud tradition of engaging public discourse that began in 1970. Each week, we dive deep into current events and emerging research with UNE"s brightest minds and experts from the community. From climate adaptation to social policy, our

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12:06

Swooping Season Behaviours - Dr Paul McDonald

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2023/10/11

Spring has sprung - and that means magpie swooping season. To learn more about how to best protect yourself during this time, we sat down with Dr Paul McDonald, a bird behaviourist at UNE, to discuss the behaviours of swooping magpies and why they do it.

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25:08

The Importance of Connection During Incarceration -...

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2023/10/05

We sat down with Dr Lukas Carey to discuss the importance of lived experience when it comes to working with incarcerated people within the Australian criminal justice system. Lukas speaks about how the use of technology within prisons can help to facilitate an easier reintegration by connecting inmates with their families, and how this also helps to reduce trauma amongst families.

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27:15

The Dangers of Nuclear Weapons Part 2 - Gem Romuld

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2023/09/27

This is part two of our discussion surrounding the threat of nuclear weapons. Today we sit down with Australian Director of the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), Gem Romuld, to discuss the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and ICAN's goals.

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12:58

Rural Crime Symposium with Dr Kyle Mulrooney

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2023/09/26

TuneFM is joined once again by the ever fantastic Dr Kyle Mulrooney to discuss the upcoming rural crime symposium to be held at UNE on the 29th and 30th of November.

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16:38

The Dangers of Nuclear Weapons Part 1 with Dr Johanna...

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2023/09/26

At the start of September, members of the G20 gathered in India to discuss a variety of issues. One of those issues that was mentioned was nuclear weapons and an updated treaty. We sat down with Dr Johanna Garnett, a lecturer at UNE and co-convenor of Peace Studies here to discuss the dangers of nuclear weapons.This is a two part episode - stay tuned for part two where we discuss the matter with Gem Romuld, the Australian Director of the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons.

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37:55

Cahli Blakers (Teenage Joans) Interview

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2023/09/22

TuneFM's Ben Lewis, a massive fan of Teenage Joans, has the amazing chance to chat to one half of the incredible duo; guitarist, bassist, and vocalist Cahli Blakers! Teenage Joans will release their debut album, The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest, on the 13th of October and Cahli was only too happy to jump online and discuss the album with us, along with their upcoming tour, the songwriting process, the evolution of the duo's sound, and much more! We promise Ben didn't fanboy too hard on

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12:13

Air Quality and Bushfire Smoke with Professor Kim Usher

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2023/09/19

As we head into what could well be a scorching bushfire season, concerns have been raised about the impacts of poor air quality on our physical and mental health. Bushfire smoke is a surefire way to drastically reduce the air quality and Ben sat down with Professor Kim Usher from the School of Health to discuss the impacts of poor air quality and what we can do to mitigate those effects.

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19:56

Snake Season and Behaviour with Max Tibby (PhD...

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2023/09/14

As Australia heads into snake season, it's easy to get caught up in the hysteria surrounding the dangers of snakes. But how dangerous are they really, and how worried about snakes should we be? Ben is joined by a PhD candidate, snake catcher, and herpetologist Max Tibby, to talk about typical snake behaviour, how to avoid being bitten by snakes, and why there may not need to be as much worry surrounding snakes as you might think. They also chat to us about the snakes of the New England

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8:47

One Million Turtles with Dr Deborah Bower

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2023/09/12

In August the One Million Turtles project was awarded the Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science by the Australian Museum. A join project between a number of Australian universities, including UNE, One Million Turtles is dedicated to saving freshwater turtles in Australia and getting the public involved. We sat down with Dr Deborah Bower to discuss the project, and why citizen science is so important.

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13:11

Business Ethics in QANTAS and Qatar Airways with Dr...

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2023/09/08

As the fallout and subsequent controversy of the federal government rejecting Qatar Airways' proposal to operate further flights into Australia continues, Ben sits down with UNE Business lecturer Dr Simon Burgess. Dr Burgess has a keen interest in business ethics and ethical leadership, and has been working in these fields for many years. Ben and Dr Burgess talk about why ethics is important to businesses, why businesses should endeavour to act ethically, and whether or not QANTAS' alleged

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21:54

Parasitical Infections with Dr Tommy Leung

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2023/09/06

Like many of you, we recently stumbled across the recent news story about the woman who contracted a parasitic infection, leading to an 8 centimetre worm being removed from her brain. We immediately got to thinking, how in the world did it get there, and what types of worms can be found in humans like this? We sat down with one of UNE's expert parasitologists, Dr Tommy Leung, to chat about the story, how common these infections are, and the life cycle of the worms in question.

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13:32

Social Benefits of Dungeons and Dragons with Dr Rose...

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2023/09/05

The hit tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons, has proven to be beneficial for young neurodiverse people. Ash caught up with Dr Rose Mutuota, a lecturer from the University of New England who specialises in inclusive learning to discuss how Dungeons and Dragons can be adapted for use in the classroom to help with socialising and improving literacy and numeracy.

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6:08

Impacts of Changes to PBS Medication on People with...

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2023/09/04

From the 1st of September, Australians now have access to 60 days worth of prescription medication under the PBS - all for the price of 30. This has a positive impact on a number of people, including those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Ash sat down with Leanne Raven, CEO of Crohns and Colitis Australia to discuss what impacts this has on those with the lifelong conditions.

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18:41

Koala Habitats with Professor Karl Vernes

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2023/09/04

As part of our report package into the destruction of koala habitats, TuneFM sat down with UNE Professor Karl Vernes to talk about the causes of koala population decline and how we can turn it around.

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14:56

UNE Sports Awards with Georgia Griffith

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2023/08/31

The UNE Sports Awards, to be held on the 20th of September, will feature a very special guest; Australian Olympian and running champion, Georgia Griffith! Georgia has represented Australia at the highest athletic level in competitions across the globe and has also completed a Bachelor of Design and Business through Monash University while training for the Olympics. UNE is thrilled to have such an amazing guest speaker at the Sports Awards and TuneFM was lucky enough to have a chat to her

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7:27

Women in STEM Curriculums with Associate Professor...

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2023/08/31

A study published in the Australian Journal of Education has highlighted a large disparity between male and female scientists in STEM curriculums across Australia. Ben sat down with UNE's own Associate Professor Deborah Bower, to discuss the issues present and the potential impacts on students wishing to study STEM subjects at a tertiary level.

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13:46

Centre for Rural Criminology and Crimestoppers...

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2023/08/24

The Centre for Rural Criminology has partnered with Crimestoppers on a new campaign targeting farmers, encouraging them to come forward about crimes happening to them and their farms, and educating them on how they can alert police. Ash sat down with Dr Kyle Mulrooney, a lecturer in Criminology at UNE, and the co-director of the Centre for Rural Criminology.We've chatted with Kyle before on the TuneFM show - you can listen to our previous interview on rural crime here.

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32:40

Ethical Responsibilities in Medicine with Dr Adrian...

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2023/08/19

In 1951 an African-American woman named Henrietta Lacks had cancerous cells taken from her tumour without her permission or knowledge. These cells, called HeLa cells, have since been used for a significant amount of medicinal breakthroughs. However, the lack of consent in this case, and the fact that her family was never compensated for the company's profit, raises questions about our responsibility to behave in an ethical and moral manner. The Lacks family settled their case against Thermo

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23:17

UNE Law Students Society Achievements with Lara...

TuneFM ·

2023/08/18

At the end of July, the UNE Law Students Society (UNE LSS) won not one, but three awards: Outstanding Advocate of the Year (see our interview with Amy Danek), Female Law Student of the Year, and the Spirit of Leadership Award. Ash caught up with Lara Glasson, recipient of the Female Law Student of the Year award, and Jordanna D'Cruz, Vice President of the LSS, to discuss the prizes and what's next for the club.

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19:13

Teacher Shortages in Regional and Rural NSW - with...

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2023/08/16

Teacher shortages are disproportionately affecting regional and rural NSW. With inflation, an increased cost of living, and a heavy workload, schools are struggling to attract and retain teachers as many seek employment elsewhere. Ash sat down with Michael Sciffer, a teacher and school counselor to discuss the issues.

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