A new Quiet Space has opened in Armidale, allowing people a sanctuary to escape from the loud noise of day-to-day life while out and about. Run by volunteers, The Quiet Space is a place where people can sit, relax, and take a breath away from the hustle and bustle of town. We caught up with coordinator April Simone to discuss the need for spaces like this, and how more places can support individuals with different sensory needs. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.co...
Jun 14, 2024•14 min•Ep. 228
We catch up with Ryan Harris, UNE Anatomy Lab and Body Donor Program manager. We discuss the ins and outs of donating your body, how to talk with your family, and who gets to learn from your body. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2024•54 min•Ep. 227
A West Sydney council came under fire this month after banning a children's booked aimed at educating kids about same-sex parents. With book bans and censorship on the rise around the world, we caught up with Dr Lili Paquêt, senior lecturer in Writing, and Dr Jennifer Mae Hamilton, senior lecturer in English, to discuss the wider implications surrounding this topic. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 23, 2024•40 min•Ep. 225
UNE Associate Professor James White sits down with Ben to discuss his work advocating for the Social Workers in Schools Program, or SWiS, and the benefits that come with greater access to mental health support. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 224
For National Careers Week we caught up with the fabulous Kate Pardy from UNE Careers to talk about how the careers team can help support and guide students in getting started with a career. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 226
We had the chance to catch up with Gamilaraay artist MitchTambo to talk about the Walanbaa Youth Tour. Mitch was touring the New England area this week, teaching kids about cultural diversity and empowering them to make positive choices in their lives. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2024•12 min•Ep. 223
Australian Pathology is calling for increased funding to the sector ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Indexation has been frozen for pathology services for over twenty years, and as costs continue to rise, some providers may be forced to make difficult decisions when it comes to bulk billing. We caught up with CEO of Australian Pathology, Liesel Wett, to discuss the matter and why it's important that Australian's continue to have access to bulk billed pathology services. Support the show: ht...
May 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 222
NSW Parks and Wildlife Services caused controversy earlier this month following the announcement that the northern reaches of Kosciuszko would be closed for six months for aerial shooting operations to reduce the brumby population. We caught up with Professor Karl Vernes from UNE, who, in addition to teaching wildlife management and conservation, has previously worked with wild horses in the Guy Fawkes region. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Apr 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 221
We're joined by UNE entomology specialist, Dr Anna Probert to discuss the invasive red fire ant, and how their impacts on the environment can be managed. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 219
TuneFM volunteer and PhD candidate, Sayed Ahmed, joins us in the studio to talk about Bangladeshi New Year and it's origins. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 220
On Friday the 12th of April the NSW Council of Civil Liberties went before the NSW Electoral Matters Committee to request that the committee recommend that the restrictions placed on inmates be lifted. Under the NSW Electoral Bill, people serving a prison sentence of 12 months or more are prevented from voting. We spoke to Dr Lukas Carey, a criminologist from UNE who does a lot of work with the prison system in Australia, about the importance of voting rights for people within the criminal justi...
Apr 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 218
Professor Thomas Fudge from UNE has recently published an 860 page book titled 'Darkness: The Conversion of Anglican Armidale, 1960-2019.' We caught up with Professor Fudge to discuss his work, and why it's so important that we shed light on history that may otherwise be forgotten. If you are interested in a copy of the book, you can reach out to Professor Fudge at tfudge@une.edu.au Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 217
Stock theft and cattle rustling are still very present in the modern day era, and its a concern that many farmers still face. Max caught up with Dr Kyle Mulrooney from UNE's Centre for Rural Criminology to chat stock theft, and rural crime. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2024•12 min•Ep. 216
In the final interview of our series on medical marijuana, we catch up with the Director for the Centre of Road Safety, Bernard Carlon. Mr Carlon explains why more research is needed, and the different offences that come with drug driving. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 215
Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has been advocating for reformed drug laws, allowing for patients with prescription marijuana to have a legal defence if found with cannabis in their system while driving. We caught up with Ms Faehrmann to discuss the bill she is introducing to parliament for the second time. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 214
The use of prescription medical marijuana in NSW has been legal since 2016, when the bill was first introduced allowing for its legal growth for medicinal and scientific purposes. Despite medicinal marijuana being legal for use, driving with it present in your system or while under the influence is still a crime. There is no defence for it being prescribed. We spoke with Dr Thomas Arkell, a researcher from Swinburne University who is looking into the effects of medicinal cannabis on cognition an...
Mar 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 213
Ahead of Flicker Fest this year, we've been catching up with people involved in short film. In this episode we talk to Dr Marissa Betts, the director and executive producer of Rola[Stone]. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 212
FlickerFest celebrates short films from Australia and Around the world. We caught up with festival director Bronwyn Kidd to talk about the festival, it's history, and what's in store in the future. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 211
The Central Coast is now the 6th health district in NSW to offer homebirths under the public health system. Since its implementation in late 2023, the program has seen 15 women access its services. We caught up with Lynelle Hill, the Director of Women's, Children's and Families Health for the Central Coast Local Health District, to discuss the program and how it benefits women. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 21, 2024•11 min•Ep. 210
Rainbow lorikeets in North-east NSW and southern QLD are experiencing what is being called Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome, or LPS. The cause of LPS isn't known, but it's thought to be a toxin from ingesting a fruit or nectar from a flower. LPS is seasonal, with a higher occurrence between December and February. Following on from the previous episode, we catch up with Professor David Phalen from the University of Sydney, who is working on a study aimed at identifying the cause of LPS. Support the sh...
Mar 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 209
Rainbow lorikeets in North-east NSW and southern QLD are experiencing what is being called Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome, or LPS. The cause of LPS isn't known, but it's thought to be a toxin from ingesting a fruit or nectar from a flower. LPS is seasonal, with a higher occurrence between December and February. In this first part of our two part discussion on the topic, we catch up with neurobiologiust Lucy Farrow from UNE, to discuss what's happening to these beautiful birds. Support the show: htt...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 208
Charlotte the stingray is pregnant. This wouldn't be unusual, except for one thing: she hasn't had any contact with a male stingray. We caught up with Jaelen Myers, a stingray expert and PhD candidate at James Cook University, to talk about how this is possible. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 207
Roughly 11% of Australians experience social anxiety. It can affect their friendships, their careers, and even their education. We caught up with Associate Professor John Malouff to talk about how social anxiety affects us and what we can do about it. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 206
Climate change is an ongoing topic. Though we have previously touched on the effects of climate change on the environment, the effects of climate change on mental health are not talked about as often. Associate Professor Amy Lykins joins us in the studio to discuss the concept of ecogrief, how climate change is affecting the mental health of communities who have ancestral and cultural connections to the land, particularly in Fiji. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio....
Feb 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 205
We were honoured to be joined in the studio by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales. Her Excellency was visiting the New England area this week and has been engaging with people across the region. Among other engagements, Her Excellency toured the University of New England campus, visited the Tamworth Country Music Hall of Fame, met the young men and women within the Inverell High School's Star Foundation, and attended Armidale's Pride in the Park eve...
Feb 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 204
Today (February 21) is International Mother Languages Day! Language plays a vital role in community and cultural identity. 45% of the estimated 7000 languages in the world are considered to be endangered, and only a few hundred languages have been given a place in education systems. TuneFM volunteer Sayed Ahmed and guest Momena Khandaker discuss the history of International Mother Language Day, and its importance to Bangladesh - the country that first put forward the idea to celebrate the date t...
Feb 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 203
As part of our Orientation content this week, we are presenting a series of interviews with some academics, UNE staff, and UNE Life personnel to help new students learn a little bit more about their study journeys at UNE. In this episode, we'll be talking with one of UNE's most well known academics, Unit Coordinators, and lecturers, Professor Thomas Fudge! Professor Fudge has been teaching history to students for years and is always happy to sit down and talk about his most interesting periods t...
Feb 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 202
As part of our Orientation content this week, we are presenting a series of interviews with some academics, UNE staff, and UNE Life personnel to help new students learn a little bit more about their study journeys at UNE. In this episode, we'll be talking with UNE academic and lecturer, Kyle Mulrooney! Kyle is one of the lecturers within the field of Criminology, and he was only too happy to join us to talk about studying criminology, what he enjoys about UNE, and the differences between rural a...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 201
As part of our Orientation content this week, we are presenting a series of interviews with some academics, UNE staff, and UNE Life personnel to help new students learn a little bit more about their study journeys at UNE. In this episode, we'll be talking with UNE lecturer, fossil fanatic, and Tune royalty, Dr. Marissa Betts! We talk to Dr. Betts about her work in the field of Earth Science, the hands-on and practical work that students can expect within her units, and the benefits of studying G...
Feb 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 199
As part of our Orientation content this week, we are presenting a series of interviews with some academics, UNE staff, and UNE Life personnel to help new students learn a little bit more about their study journeys at UNE. In this episode, we'll be talking with UNE Life Executive Officer, Libby Kettlestring, about what students should do if they encounter some of the famous campus wildlife. We also talk about her volunteer work as a wildlife carer and rehabilitator, and the benefits of regional c...
Feb 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 198
