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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let"s talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

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0:11:58

Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to create AI clones of...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/29

Suzanne Somers was one of the biggest TV stars of the 1980s and 1990s... starring on sitcoms like Three's Company and Step by Step.She also made a name for herself marketing the iconic fitness gadget - the ThighMaster.Sadly, Suzanne died of cancer in 2023... but now her husband of 46 years has brought her back... kind of.Somers' widower Alan Hamel has created an AI clone of her ... saying when he sees the two of them side-by-side even he can't tell which is real and which is AI

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0:18:31

Should Australia commercialise national parks?

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2025/10/29

For many people, a trip to a national park involves loading up the car, then setting up a tent, grabbing drinks out of cooler ... and hoping you've remembered to pack the batteries for your torch.But increasingly, a national park experience can look very different: luxury lodges, glamping, catered dining, maybe at the end of the day... a relaxing shiraz in an actual glass.It's nature with luxury conveniences. And it's part of a growing trend that's seen national parks around the

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0:19:30

Why are we so obsessed with the weather?

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2025/10/29

The Bureau of Meteorology has revamped its website and to say that people have strong opinions is an understatement.Whether you like or loathe it, the flood of reactions shows how the weather means so much more to us than small talk. So what is it about the weather... why are we so obsessed?

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0:13:59

From grainy filters to AI bots: 15 years of Instagram

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2025/10/28

It might be hard to believe but one of the biggest social media platforms Instagram turned 15 years old this month.From the carefree days of grainy filters and photos of Sunday brunch to influencers and doomscrolling, social media has shaped our lives in so many ways.So are our lives better or worse with social media? And with the growth of AI, what does the future look like on these platforms?

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0:24:06

Shane Jenek, aka Courtney Act, on dealing with...

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2025/10/28

In 2003, Courtney Act made a splash as a contestant on the first season of Australian Idol.And since then Australia's most famous drag queen has a string of achievements under her heels. But for many, Courtney made a more significant impact by educating people on queer issues such as gender fluidity and sexuality.Now the man behind Courtney - Shane Jenek - is stepping into the spotlight. And he's just released his first children's book titled Confetti and the Rainbow Garden.

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0:12:09

Sleep wearables: Do you roll out of bed and check...

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2025/10/28

If your head hits the pillow and you're out like a light each night... good luck to you. For many people, sleep is a little more complex.And for more and more people, their bedtime involves tech... wearable sleep trackers like rings and watches... even gadgets for under the mattress.Sleep monitoring is a booming industry. People who are deep into analysing their shut-eye have even been labelled "sleep data nerds."But is all this extra data helping people get a more restful night's

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0:21:00

Childcare in crisis: How can we keep our kids safe?

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2025/10/27

A chilling Four Corners investigation has revealed how paedophiles are exploiting Australia's broken childcare system.As summer approaches and some centres shut down over the holidays, you might be asking: where do I send my kids next year?How do you know they're safe? And more importantly, how would you even know if something is wrong?

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0:09:06

How to know if you're eligible to make a claim in...

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2025/10/27

Did you have a Facebook account around 2013? If you did... you may be eligible for compensation from its parent company Meta as part of a landmark $50m privacy breach payout here in Australia.The payments stem from Facebook's involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a massive data breach in the 2010s.

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0:19:45

The Seven Rules of Trust with Wikipedia co-founder...

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2025/10/27

Jimmy Wales might not have the name recognition of Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk, but his invention has been just as influential to the history of the modern internet. He co-founded a website you might have open in another tab on the device you're looking at right now: Wikipedia.It's a site you visit when you want a quick and mostly accurate overview of anything from political history to celebrity stats, because for the most part you trust the information you find on Wikipedia,

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0:10:49

What happens when a price tag is tailored just for you?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/26

We’re used to prices changing based on demand, from rideshare surges on a Friday night to airline bookings during peak holiday periods.But now there’s a new type of pricing that’s much more targeted – personalised pricing.It’s a price set just for you, based on how much a company thinks you’re willing to pay for something because of your own distinct internet trail.So how do you know if this is happening to you? And is there anything you can do about it?

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0:13:34

The potential changes which will affect rescue animals

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2025/10/26

In Queensland, it's illegal to feed or rehome stray cats.Councils favour trapping and euthanising - in a bid to protect wildlife.We could be about to see changes to the regulations. So, how do we strike a balance between kindness to all animals - and preserving our fragile ecosystem?

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0:23:27

Foster care concerns as volunteer numbers drop around...

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2025/10/26

Across the country there are about 45,000 children in out-of-home care... and about 8,000 are in a foster care home. These children rely on foster carers who open their homes ... they feed and clothe them, provide emotional support and often help them stay connected to their birth families.But in Victoria, some foster carers are reporting sudden reductions in their allowances for looking after children with high-level needs. At the moment, it's an issue that seems to be limited

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0:36:10

Has Gordon Flett found the secret to feeling like you...

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2025/10/23

Psychology professor Gordon Flett has shown that the amount a person feels they "matter" could be the key factor in how positive they feel about their life.He also argues there are evidence-based ways that anyone can begin to boost their "mattering" metric and dramatically reshape their relationship to work, the world and themselves.

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0:16:28

Ask Aunty: The lure of the neighbour's empty bin

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2025/10/23

When your family's bin is constantly overflowing… And there's one across the street that's consistently empty….. is that too good an opportunity to go to waste?So, does victimless bin appropriation exist?

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0:17:06

The battle for the streets: How can we make our roads...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/22

There are so many things that shape the way we use our streets. A new study from RMIT has found bringing residential speed limits down from 50 to 30 kilometres an hour would protect cyclists.Other studies show a drop in residential speed limits even more benefits, especially for our kids.So what do we need to do to make our streets safe, healthy and places that encourage us to get outside and play?

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0:13:49

New guidelines rethink male infertility

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2025/10/22

Infertility is a taboo topic at the best of times, and when it comes to male infertility, the stigma can have big consequences for starting a family.New guidelines have just been implemented to inform and shape the care heterosexual couples going through infertility will receive. But will they reduce the stigma for blokes seeking help for infertility?

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0:15:49

Chatbot relationships: What are the risks when your...

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2025/10/22

New research found one in seven adult Australians could imagine falling in love with an AI chatbot. It comes as the world's most popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, prepares to roll out a new version that includes erotic conversations and the ability to "act like a friend."So, what happens if our companions, lovers, and friends are made of code?Is it innovation? Can a bot help alleviate loneliness?Or are there too many risks when you replace human connection with AI?

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0:23:09

Finding balance between your online and offline world

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/21

Around the world there have been moves to curtail smartphone use. Recently, a small town in central Japan introduced a measure limiting it to just two hours a day. Town officials say it's an attempt to tackle online addiction and sleep deprivation.Here at home, one coastal town south of Sydney has seen a grassroots movement to keep kids and adults off their devices. Instead, they're running phone-free events with board games, art, and even knitting!So, how do you find balance

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0:12:45

The move toward a cashless society

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2025/10/21

What's in your wallet? License, credit cards, pics of the kids... but, is there any money in there?Will coins soon be ... just for collecting?The federal government has released draft legislation requiring supermarkets and service stations to accept cash for at least another three years. But there are plenty of exemptions.

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0:14:24

This condition makes women consider ending their...

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2025/10/21

Whether you've been pregnant or not, you're probably familiar with the term "morning sickness."But have you heard of Hyperemesis gravidarum?It's an illness that can have dire consequences for mums-to-be, so why don't we take it more seriously?

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