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Digital IDs - Here and Abroad

Recently have you ever tried lodging photographic documents, such as passports into a government app and the system has asked you to upload to your facial ID in order for you to gain clearance.

Well this is an example of a digital ID and they’ve expanded across many sectors of society in Australia and around the world.

Have you wondered where exactly are we at with digital IDs and the debates surrounding these systems? Did you know there has actually been a digital id bill put forth in Australia?

4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic chatted about these topics with Dr Erica Mealy, a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Science and Technology

Digital IDs - Here and Abroad

Recently have you ever tried lodging photographic documents, such as passports into a government app and the system has asked you to upload to your facial ID in order for you to gain clearance.

Well this is an example of a digital ID and they’ve expanded across many sectors of society in Australia and around the world.

Have you wondered where exactly are we at with digital IDs and the debates surrounding these systems? Did you know there has actually been a digital id bill put forth in Australia?

4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic chatted about these topics with Dr Erica Mealy, a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Salisbury, Mental Health, Health, Education

Boxing Beyond Barriers

Boxing... you might think boxing is a sport that’s only about punching and KO'ing your opponent in the ring, which offers nothing more than entertainment. Well, Gareth Williams a former professional boxer and owner of The Boxing Shop gym in Salisbury, Brisbane sets out to prove that thinking wrong.

Through a mentorship program he established, Boxing Beyond Barriers... Gareth uses boxing as a way of transforming disengaged and troubled youths lives around South East Queensland schools.

4ZZZ’s Toni Pankaluic interviewed Gareth Williams, head of the program to find out more.

Science and Technology

Understanding the Carrington Event

Did you know the most powerful geomagnetic storm of the past 500 years occurred in 1859? This phenomena would later be known as the Carrington Event. Apart from the storm’s sheer intensity, why was it significant and what lessons can we learn from the Carrington Event... now and into the future.

4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic spoke with Professor Jonti Horner, an Astrophysicist and Astronomer from the University of Southern Queensland.

Animals, Environment

Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome - What is it and what can you do?

Our Rainbow Lorikeets are colourful boisterous birds full of personality, however recently have you noticed some listless birds that donʻt want to fly?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Claude Lacasse a veterinarian at Qld RSPCA about Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome affecting Southeast Queensland

Environment, Arts

Introducing Judith Wright - Activist Poet of Recent Yore

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 and Toni Pankaluic to chat about Judith Wright.

Granite Belt Music Council - Part 2

Last time 4ZZZ's Harry Kuzewicz spoke to Kelvin Johnston from the Granite Belt Music Council, it was about their proposed music reforms. Since then, the council has faced many setbacks when trying to find support for musicians, notably a power outage at a first Nations event.

Julian Assange: Final Appeal

Julian Assange and his representatives faced a hearing in the UK High Court to see if the Wikileaks founder can appeal his extradition to the United States for Espionage charges.

4ZZZ Journalist Mack Prentis spoke with Greg Barnes SC, Assange's Lawyer about the case and how it went for the unwell publisher, as well as Dr Richard Murray about the case's significance to press freedom.

Youth

Taylor Swift unstoppable in Australia

Taylor Swift had her last Australian concerts of the Eras Tour this weekend. The American superstar has created an unprecedented trend in the country during her visit. 4ZZZ Journalist Grace Koo talked with Curtin University’s Madeleine Dobson on the Tay-Tay phenomenon.

Science and Technology

AI in the Australian News Industry

The Australian journalism industry is facing many questions of AI technologies making headways into many newsrooms. How are our news outlets dealing with the changes? Should our aspiring journalists be weary or optimistic of AI?

4ZZZ’s Toni Pankaluic spoke with Dr Anne Kruger, a Journalism and Strategic Communications Lecturer from UQ’s School of Communication and Arts to find out more about AI in our current news industry.

QLD's Rent Bidding Ban

As the housing crisis continues, government officials are searching on ways to alleviate stress for renters. Earlier this month QLD Premier Steven Miles and Minister for housing, local government and planning, the Hon. Meaghan Scanlon released a joint statement surrounding an upcoming housing relief packaging worth $160 million. 4ZZZ Journalist Stephanie Felesina spoke with local renters Mack and Catherine about their renting experience and the Hon. Meaghan Scanlan about the upcoming plan and proposal. 

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