TuneFM
TuneFM
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 wit…Follow the podcast:
Christmas Beetle Count 1 Year On
We caught up with Dr Tanya Latty from the University of Sydney about the Christmas Beetle Count project that sees people getting involved with collecting data on Christmas beetle populations. Since our conversation last year, sightings have increased, and Dr Latty hopes that this trend will contin…
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Sustainable Australia Party Founder William Bourke on Universal Basic Income
As part of our conversation on universal basic income, we spoke with Sustainable Australia Party Founder, William Bourke, about it's place in SAP's policies, and how they would like to see it implemented.
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Economist Ben Spies-Butcher on Universal Basic Income
With the cost of living on the rise, is it time we look at different ways to support our population? We sit down with economist and Australian Basic Income Lab co-founder, Ben Spies-Butcher, to discuss how a universal basic income would benefit the country.
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How social media impacts young men's body image
A recent honours thesis from University of South Australia student, Luigi Donnarumma, has investigated the relationship between social media and men's body image - particularly muscle dysmorphia, a form of body dysmorphia often seen in men, resulting in feelings of not being muscular or strong enou…
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NSW State Government to Introduce Harsher Penalties for Protestors
The NSW State Government has today introduced proposed changes that would see protestors fined a maximum penalty of $22,000 for obstructing a railway. This new legislation aims to balance the peoples right to protest with public safety. The NSW Council for Civil Liberties opposes the changes, bel…
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Frog ID Week - Australia's Biggest Frog Count
Australia's biggest frog count has begun - so hop on over to the app store and get involved! This absolutely ribbet-ing project has been running for seven years, and has had 1.1 million frogs recorded in that time. We spoke to the Australian Museum's Dr Jodi Rowley, who is the lead scientist on th…
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Get involved with saving turtles for turtle month
November is Turtle Month and what better way to celebrate than by getting out in nature and participating in a citizen science project! We caught up with Dr Deb Bower from UNE to discuss all things turtles, as well as how YOU can get involved using the TurtleSAT app.
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The Endangered Booroolong Frog
Dr Sophie Collins from the University of New England sits down with TuneFM to discuss her PhD work and the threats currently facing the endangered Booroolong frog.
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The Future of Fossicking
Dr Rodney Berrell sits down with TuneFM to discuss the impact of a recent fossicking ban in the New England region, and what he hopes to see done for fossicking in the future.
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Frogs and Fossicking
Fossicking in the Nundle region will continue, following concerns raised regarding its impact on the tourism industry. The short-lived ban was put in place last month, in order to protect the endangered Booroolong frog. TuneFM spoke to Dr Sophie Collins from UNE, and Dr Rodney Berrell about their…
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