Rachel Neil Knowmore re abuse redress scheme closing

After the huge Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse a "redress" scheme was set up which it now appears significantly underestimated the need, so there now is a risk it may close leaving some people out. We discuss what the problems are, and what people should do.

Prof Zenfelt phone DV abuse survey

Usually useful aps on our phones and devices can be "weaponized" in domestic violence, but we aren't clear on how much this is a factor, so a Federation University survey is looking to find out.  The anonymous surveys can be completed here: Victim-survivors: https://tinyurl.com/FVsurvivor Practi…

Amelia Pearson - critical minerals

There is any amount of talk about "critical minerals" but what are they, and do they really help improve our environment by contributing to the eletrication of our systems.

Simon Ortega employment anomaly

While the statistics report near full employment there are many employers claiming they can't find suitable applicants. Simon tackles some of the statistical gaps, and considers how to approach employers even if you don't have exactly what they ask for, and how to dodge the automatic filtering.

Jeanie Horton Committee For Drouin

The Committee For Drouin is a community group aiming to improve the live of one town. It's an example of many around the country but takes on a wide brief...

Amelia Pearson - home batteries

There is a wide variety of battery options so we go through our choices.

Lauren Roberts RSPCA - pets and DV

Domestic Violence is a sadly increasing feature of or society, but it isn't just the humans that are affected - pets get cought up in the tragedy too.

Amelia Pearson Car batteries and cold

Does the ambiet temperature affect the performance of car batteries, and if so how?

Wayne F June 2026 full

Monthly chat with member for Narracan, in which we discuss language in politics, late night sittings, the opening of the new metro tunnel and new ideas to speed the delivery of housing.

Amelia Pearson infrastructure costs of climate change

The cost of transition needs to be balanced against the costs caused by ongoing changes to the climate, and a recent report by Infrastructure Victoria highlights likely future costs.