Avian influenza viruses have infected bird populations around the globe long before humans were aware of them in the 19th Century. In 2021, a new strand of bird flu known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) infected many birds across most of the world. Currently the virus has still not reached Australia, but the threat still looms large especially amongst seabirds.
4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic spoke with Simon Gorta, a conservation ecologist and PHD candidate from the University of New South Wales Sydney to discuss this Avian Influenza strand, seabirds in general and particularly the species involved in the spread.
We've all heard of the First Australians from the Torres Strait, however do you know where the Torres Strait is? Do you know the hardships Torres Strait Islanders endured in early Australia or their contributions?
There is a new Torres Strait Islanders corporation (Kara Debe Lusik) being founded to ensure networking and that their culture continues.
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Cherissma Costelloe a founder of Kara Debe Lusik about an upcoming 'Callout' (28 September) as well as familiarising us with the Torres Strait Islanders' history and the corporation's aims.
Upon his election into Parliament, Anthony Albanese inherited the unresolved status of thousands of asylum seekers and refugees whose claims for protection were rejected by the fast-track processing system created under the Abbott Government in 2014.
The system, which was meant to "fast-track" applications for refugee status and permanent visas, has ended with thousands of people living in limbo for the past decade. Fearful, that they will be forced to return back to their homeland.
A new indie and action-dystopian film boasting bold, colourful shots of Brisbane’s CBD will hit Griffith University theatres in early November.
Despite starting with a tight $500 budget and little experience within the industry, local students Haruki Ryles, Finn Williams, and Clancy Ellerman-Miller took the industry head on by producing 100% Pure Rage. A high-quality feature film they produced outside of university with the hopes it will reach national film festivals.
The Australian Government will implement a National Firearms Register (NFR), decades after the National Firearms Agreement called for one. 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh spoke with those concerned, about the proposal.
Rubbish Club Brisbane is a group that combines a passion for sustainability with the making of new friends. 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh hit the streets with the group to find out more.
Did you know that we have feral camels living right here in Queensland? Do you know how the camels got to Australia or if they are an environmental problem? Are they being culled like the feral horses at Snowy River in Victoria?
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Paul Martin from Summerland Camels to discuss his local camel farm as well as feral camels.
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet some local video game developers and fellow gamers for Netherworld’s Indie Dev Night where I had the opportunity to learn from and speak to a range of local devs creating games here in Brisbane and across Queensland. Queensland has some serious talent producing incredible games, like Richie's Plank Experience
You made have heard of the recent conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine making headlines and receiving ongoing coverage in the media, but did you know there has been an ongoing civil war in Sudan since April 2023? In fact, this war has caused major humanitarian and economic damage with rival factions vying for power.
4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic spoke with Dr Noah Bassil, an Associate Professor of Global Politics at Macquarie University to learn about the current conflict as well as the historical context which has shaped Sudan today.
Ever heard of The Bone Bus? And no, we're not talking about a spooky Halloween bus ride! we're talking about a bus that takes care of your bones! So let’s get stuck into the bare bones of what this bus is all about! 4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond, interviewed Elan Zwick from MeasureUp Australia to learn all about The Bone Bus.
Your 10AM Zedlines with Charlize
Your 9AM Zedlines with Charlize
Your 8AM Zedlines with Tasmiya
Your 11AM Zedlines with Tasmiya
Your 11am Zedlines with Sophie and Bella
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Your 10AM Zedlines with Jeanie and Miranda.
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Your 8AM Zedlines with Jeanie and Sophie.
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your 11 am Zedlines with Cameron and Madi
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Your 10 am Zedline with Ella and Sophia
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Your 9 am Zedlines with Madi and Sarah
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Your 8 am Zedlines with Sophia and Cameron
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Your 11am Zedlines with Maia and Alysha
Your 10AM Zedlines with Alysha and Maia
Regional News has suffered a huge loss after 166 news outlets closed across the state over the last five years, due to declining audience numbers and revenue.
Many regional newspapers have either stopped printing, or moved to a subscriber based digital platform, while regional television stations have been extensively consolidated.
The chief executive of the Public Interest Journalism Initiative, Anna Draffin said that during recent years the role of regional news has been “key in keeping the community informed”, and is an “essential ingredient to a safe and functioning democracy”.
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Your 10AM Zedlines with Charlize, Jasmin and Em
Your 9AM Zedlines with Charlize and Mack
Your 8AM Zedlines with Em and Jasmin
Your 11 am Zedlines with Jeanie and Sinah.
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Your 10am Zedlines with Bella and Maeve.
This is Maeve and Bella with your 8am Zedlines.
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Imogen and Sophie with your 11am Zedlines
Your 10am Zedlines with PJ and Bailey
Your 9am Zedlines with Imogen and Sophie
Your 8am Zedlines with Liv and PJ.