Period of Change; Australia's Introduction to Menstrual Leave

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Mon, 27/03/2023 - 20:56

In Australia, menstrual leave is a relatively new concept, and it has sparked a debate among the public and policymakers. The idea behind menstrual leave is to create a workplace culture that acknowledges and supports women's health needs, while it clearly holds the potential to assist in decreasing not only the gender gap but promoting gender equality, it still faces criticism from certain groups and organisations. 

Introducing Judith Wright - Activist Poet of Recent Yore

Submitted by ToniPa on Sun, 26/03/2023 - 12:01
Many of us have passed the ‘Judith Wright Centre’ on Brunswick Street in the Valley… however, how much do you really know about Judith Wright? Was she a poet? An environmental activist? Advocate for Aboriginal Land Rights? Actually, she was all this and more, even helping to form the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland. Professor Tony Hughes - d’Aeth the Chair in Australian Literature at The University of Western Australia joined 4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin, Toni Pankaluic & Ivana Daskalovic to chat about Judith Wright.

Who really is our Ibis?

Submitted by ToniPa on Sun, 19/03/2023 - 10:14
Love them or be repulsed by them, many of us here in Brisbane have feelings for our 'bin chickens', the Australian White Ibis. How much do you really understand about these birds whose relatives the pharaohs depicted and mummified in their ancient Egyptian temples? Dr Heather McGinness, Senior Research Scientist from the CSIRO joined 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic to chat about Ibises including some of the latest CSIRO ibis and other waterbird movement research.

Market Economics & Systems Thinking

Submitted by ToniPa on Fri, 10/03/2023 - 21:52
Ever wanted to understand the nature of how our economy works or wondered why is it so complicated? Or perhaps you have come across The Zeitgeist film series and wanted to meet the maker behind the series? Now is your chance! 4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond interviewed Peter Joseph, who is the creator behind 'The Zeitgeist' film series and is also an author and activist.

All things Smart Cities

Submitted by ToniPa on Sun, 05/03/2023 - 09:56
What are they and what do they aim to achieve? Do we live in one and just how widespread have they become in recent years? Are they merely vehicles for unethical surveillance or an example of technological integration that improves urban management for citizens? 4zzz’s Toni Pankaluic chatted about ‘All Things Smart Cities’ with Marcus Foth, a Professor of Urban Infomatics from the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Design.

QLD Aces New Pill Testing Policy

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Tue, 28/02/2023 - 20:00

The Queensland Government has recently passed a law allowing pill testing at music festivals in the state, in an effort to reduce the risk of drug-related harm. This decision follows a successful trial of pill testing at a festival in Canberra, which found that over 80% of people who had their drugs tested decided not to take them after receiving the results.

All About Composting

Submitted by eliotr on Sat, 25/02/2023 - 18:58
Do you know how to compost properly or even what it is? Do you have any idea of how long it takes to create rich soil or how to contribute to a community compost farm? Joining 4zzz's Eliot Rifkin is Doreen Jachmann from Bloomfieldʻs Farm, Jimboomba to discuss all things composting.

Finding Boo boo: the Community Search for an Unforgotten Feline

Submitted by CatherineS on Tue, 21/02/2023 - 17:35

Around the middle of last year, a beloved cat, Boo boo, was lost in the Taringa area, dozens of kilometers away from her home in Stafford Heights. Her owner, Juanita Groves, was overseas at the time recovering from major surgery.

However, soon an expansive search was born, amassing at its peak a following of over 500 community members in a dedicated Facebook  page, and culminating in Boo boos recovery in early February this year. 4ZZZ Journalist Catherine Strohfeldt spoke with Juanita about her experience looking for Boo boo and the massive community support she mustered.

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