Stories

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

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. 

Brisbane City Council Politics, Transport

Greens vows to bring second CityCat terminal to West End

Greens lord mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan has drown a plan up to build another ferry terminal in West End, first proposed by the Liberal National Party in 2011, four weeks ahead of the Brisbane City Council Election.

4ZZZ’s Grace Koo has asked him the details.

Science and Technology

How Lucid Dreaming Works

Ever awake from an amazing dream and thought to yourself, "Wow, I wish that were real!"? Well... it can be if you know how to lucid dream and take control of your dreams whilst you're dreaming!

4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond, interviewed Dr Denholm Adventure-Heart, a visiting research fellow from Adelaide University who is a researcher-scientist with expertise in lucid dreaming. His International 'Lucid Dream Induction study' is currently the largest and most in-depth study of its kind on learning lucid dreaming.

Mental Health, Health

Magic Mushrooms - Pt2 - 1st Aussie Psilocybin Farm and TGA Approved Depression Use

In this 2nd part, we chat about Australia’s first psilocybin mushroom farm as well as deeper look into mushrooms.

Did you know, last February the Therapeutic Drug Association legalised their use in treating certain types of depression? Where are we at with the current TGA status now? Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin is Dr Alistair McTaggart, a mycologist who is part of the psilocybin mushroom farm.

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Zedlines

ZEDLINES - TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH 9AM

Mar 19, 2024

Your 9am Zedlines with Lia and Stephanie.

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ZEDLINES - TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH 8AM

Mar 19, 2024

Your 8am Zedlines with Emma and Stephanie.

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ZEDLINES, MONDAY 18TH MARCH, 11AM

Mar 18, 2024

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Your 11am zedlines with Marilyn, Hannah, and Jett

ZEDLINES, MONDAY 18TH MARCH, 10AM

ZEDLINES, MONDAY 18TH MARCH, 9AM

Mar 18, 2024

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Your 9am Zedlines with Marilyn, Jett, and Hannah

ZEDLINES, MONDAY 18TH MARCH, 8AM

Mar 18, 2024

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Your 8am Zedlines with Marilyn, Jett, and Hannah

ZEDLINES, FRIDAY 15TH MARCH, 11AM

Mar 15, 2024

Your 11am Zedlines with Stella and Anna

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ZEDLINES, FRIDAY 15TH MARCH, 10AM

Mar 15, 2024

Your 10am Zedlines with Izzy and Anna

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ZEDLINES, FRIDAY 15TH MARCH, 9AM

Mar 14, 2024

Your 9am Zedlines with Stella and Amelia

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ZEDLINES, FRIDAY 15TH MARCH, 8AM

Mar 14, 2024

Your 8am Zedlines with Izzy and Roy

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ZEDLINES, THURSDAY 14TH MARCH, 11AM

Mar 14, 2024

Your 11am Zedlines with Michelle and Ashleigh

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ZEDLINES, THURSDAY MARCH 14, 10AM

Mar 14, 2024

Your 10am Zedlines with Kate and Jess.

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ZEDLINES, THURSDAY 14 MARCH, 8AM

Mar 13, 2024

Your 9am Zedlines with Ashleigh and Michelle.

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THURSDAY, 14TH MARCH, 8:00 AM

Mar 13, 2024

Your 8am Zedlines Kate and Jess

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ZEDLINES, WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH, 11 AM

Mar 13, 2024

Your 11 AM Zedlines with Ash and Sisi

ZEDLINES, WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH, 10 AM

Mar 13, 2024

Your 10 AM Zedlines with Ash and Sisi

ZEDLINES, WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH, 8 AM

Mar 13, 2024

 Your 8 AM Zedlines with Ash and Sisi

 

TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2024 9AM ZEDLINES

Mar 12, 2024

Stephanie and Ashlee with your 9am Zedlines.

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ZEDLINES, MONDAY 11 MARCH 2024, 11AM

Mar 11, 2024

Your 11am zedlines with Marilyn, Jett, and Hannah.

ZEDLINES, MONDAY 11 MARCH 2024, 10AM

Mar 11, 2024

Your 10am Zedlines with Marilyn, Jett, and Hannah.

Biotech Company Aiming to Create a Mammoth Hybrid that Looks like the Woolly Mammoth

1:12 AM

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based company, is aiming to create a mammoth hybrid that looks exactly like the woolly mammoth. They have reprogrammed cells from the closest living relative to the mammoth, an Asian elephant. These cells can be used to help the hybrid mammoth grow a a woolly coat and develop other traits that are required to survive in the Arctic. 

The company believes that resurrecting the woolly mammoth could possibly help restore the Arctic tundra, which is at risk due to global warming. 

Treasurer Announces Removal of 5% Tariff on Imported Goods

1:10 AM

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced Monday morning that the government would remove the 5% tariff applied to nearly 500 imported goods, including items like fridges, pyjamas, as well as menstrual and sanitary products. This is because the tariffs were raising very little money since a series of loopholes had allowed allowed most businesses to gain exemptions.

A full list of the products will be provided in May

Rezoning of old suburbs in Sydney questions an erasure of heritage

1:09 AM

In an effort to build more homes, the NSW government plans to rezone areas near train stations, where homes have existed since 1890. 

Plans to build 6-storey apartments in place have caused uproar amongst affected residents, especially with some suburbs falling under heritage conservation. 

Council planning experts have advised that these plans override heritage protections; however, premier Chris Minns reassures that mechanisms will remain in place to prevent them from being demolished.

Queensland Premier reveals 11,000 arrests from Operation Whiskey Unison

1:08 AM

Queensland Premier Steven Miles reveals 11,000 arrests from Operation Whiskey Unison.

The operation is dedicated to enhancing community safety through high visibility foot patrols, wanding and mobile police vehicle deployments. 

Premier Miles added “Queenslanders must feel safe, wherever they go”.

Bribsbane and Townsville residents can also request Mobile Police Beats as a part of the operation.

Doing so reassures communities are heard, they will receive security via greater police presence.

Nominations for 2024 Queensland Philanthropy Awards Open

1:08 AM

Nominations for the 2024 Queensland Philanthropy Awards open, giving a chance to recognise the “generosity of our fellow Queenslanders”.

The award has recognised national treasures such as Steve Irwin and his work with  Wildlife Warriors.

Queensland Gives CEO Tara Castle said it has been a ”tough 12 months” for Australians. 

However, it is time to recognise those “quiet heroes”.

Know someone who has given their time and energy to a cause or community?
Head to www.queenslandgives.org.au to find out more.

Batik Air to be Investigated After 2 Pilots Fell Asleep During a Flight

1:07 AM

The Indonesian transport ministry announced on Saturday that it would be investigating local airline, Batik Air, after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent flight. 

The pilot and co-pilot were both asleep for approximately 28 minutes on a flight carrying 153 passengers from South East Sulawesi to Jakarta on 25 January. This had resulted in some navigation errors during the flight, but all passengers and four flight attendants were unharmed and the plane landed safely. 

The pilots involved have been temporarily suspended.

 

Rental rates in Australia hit worst level according to new affordability index

12:55 AM

Data from PropTrack shows only houses with an estimated median income of $111,000 annually can afford to rent the smallest property shares.

Low to middle income households, on the other hand, are unable to afford renting if they earn approximately $49,000 per year.

Angus Moore, a PropTrack senior economist, attributes this to huge rent increases and wages unable to keep up since the pandemic, where rent has gone up by 38%.

To solve this, he says we must increasing the supply and availability of rentals long term.

 

Kids Helpline Reports Almost Half of National Counselling Sessions Occupied by Under 25s

12:53 AM

Kids Helpline reveals that under 25s occupy 49.7% of national counselling sessions. 

Released on Monday morning, the Kids Helpline 2023 Impact Report shows that more than 1.8 million online users have accessed their resources.

Additionally, they highlight that an average of 75 crisis interventions occur every week. 

yourtown CEO Tracy Adams reaffirms that young people can also empower one another. One way this is done is through the My circle platform where young people can provide peer to peer support. 

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