You may have heard of West Papua, now part of Indonesia, in their striving for self-determination.  However do you know how West Papua arrived in its conflict? ...or our northern neighbour’s history?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin continues the exploration of West Papua's history with Dr Jason McLeod (co-chair of the West Papua Project) in the fourth instalment in the series.

We’re all on life’s journey of ageing... do you know what to look forward to and how to make your ride comfortable?

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin chatted with Council on the Ageing’s’ Chief Executive  Mark Tucker-Evans  about issues facing today’s seniors as well as COTA's upcoming annual Seniors Week.

What lurks in the dark recesses of the mangroves of the Brisbane River?

We’re aware of the impact of introduced animals like cane toads and their effect on our native frogs, however have you realised there's introduced trees pushing out our native plants as well as having a rippling effect on animal populations like koalas?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with University of Queensland’s Ciara O’Brien about the huge tree pest Celtis (aka Chinese Elm) as well as a new method to manage them.

All rights, no responsibilities

The 2020 Defence Strategic Update, announced on the 1st of July which involves some $270 Billion set to go towards rearming the Australian Defence Force to prepare for a more dangerous post-pandemic world, and a new age of great power competition between China and the United States. 

Whatever is necessary to protect Queensland

We now know that compromised health poses a greater risk factor in the severity of Covid-19 disease. However, some people are unaware they’re at risk and have undiagnosed conditions like diabetes.  

Do you know the symptoms of diabetes or what causes it?

We chatted with University of Queensland’s Dr Kirsty Short about all things diabetes and preventative health care as well as a new research study they are conducting and… they’re looking for candidates.

You may have heard of West Papua, now part of Indonesia, in their striving for self-determination.  However do you know how West Papua arrived in its conflict? ...or our northern neighbour’s history?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin continues the exploration of West Papua's history with Jim Elmslie (West Papua Project at the Department for Peace and Conflict Studies / University of Sydney) in the third part of a 4 part series.

4ZZZ reporter Alice Leggett speaks with JCU’s Dr David Kault about his research on preventing and predicting COVID-19.