For the second year in a row, the ABC is holding it's Australian Insect of the Year competition, with six bugs competing for the crown of Australia's favourite.

We catch up with UNE's very own Dr Anna Probert to discuss insects, bugs, and why people should care about them.

For the second year in a row, the ABC is holding it's Australian Insect of the Year competition, with six bugs competing for the crown of Australia's favourite.
We catch up with UNE's very own Dr Anna Probert to discuss insects, bugs, and why people should care about them.

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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 guests offer evidence-based insights and constructive approaches to today's challenges.  As part of CBAA's Newshub network, TuneFM's work helps these vital conversations reach audiences across Australia's through National Radio News and The Wire.
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Why Insects Are Cool, Actually

The gang is back with their first episode of 2026, diving into some of the latest games they've been playing and what they're looking forward to this year.

The gang is back with their first episode of 2026, diving into some of the latest games they've been playing and what they're looking forward to this year.

Patch Notes 10.0

Ash catches up with Dr Wellett Potter to talk about copyright after an AI clone of Aussie rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard popped up on Spotify last year.

Originally aired on HQ Now.

Ash catches up with Dr Wellett Potter to talk about copyright after an AI clone of Aussie rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard popped up on Spotify last year.
Originally aired on HQ Now.

The AI Clone Controversy

Tristan sits down with law lecturer at UNE, Ben Hingley, to discuss his role, advice for students, and the ins and outs of martial law this time on UNEarthed.

Intro Music:

"Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Tristan sits down with law lecturer at UNE, Ben Hingley, to discuss his role, advice for students, and the ins and outs of martial law this time on UNEarthed.
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Intro Music:
"Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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