Diffuse the News

Episodes

1. 22

   Youth Radio - Dr Chris Operation Ouch

   Felix, Miani and Reka cross to London in the UK, to chat with one super popular and famous doctor - Dr Chris van Tulleken! Chris, and his identical twin brother Alexander or Xand, have been educating children and adults alike through TV screens for years, as presenters for a variety of programs...

   Jan 13, 2020

   9m
2. 21

   Youth Radio - 7 Earth sized planets discovered

   About forty light years, or 235 trillion miles, away in the constellation Aquarius lies a planetary system with seven Earth-sized planets, at least three of which could be habitable. The exciting news was revealed to the public at a NASA press briefing and through the release of a study in the...

   Apr 2, 2017

   4m
3. 20

   Youth Radio - Pacific Warriors 350 org

   Leah and Miani speak with the Pacific Project Coordinator for 350.org, Joseph Sikulu about the Pacific Warriors. On the 17th of October 2014, thirty 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors blockaded the largest coal port in the world in Newcastle, Australia. They did this using traditionally made hand...

   Oct 18, 2016

   8m
4. 19

   Youth Radio - Charles Kovess industrial hemp

   Oct 18, 2016

   14m
5. 18

   Youth Radio - Matt White young art prodigy

   Leah and Miani cover a story about 9 year old art prodigy Matt White from Cairns, who only started art classes in February 16 and is already taking the art world by storm just 6 months later, with people from all around Australia buying his artwork! Original article courtesy of our friends at...

   Oct 14, 2016

   2m
6. 17

   Youth Radio - Brexit

   Jessica, Jack and Miani cover an article from our friends at #CrinklingNews on #Brexit - what will this mean for Australia? http://www.crinklingnews.com.au/ Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/musicmattersradio/ https://twitter.com/SBNyouthmedia Catch...

   Jul 20, 2016

   5m
7. 16

   Youth Radio - Goodfellow Tree Kangaroo

   Guest host Jasmine and hosts Leah and Miani cover some good news from our friends at #CrinklingNews about the highly endangered Goodfellow Tree Kangaroo - this first joey has been born in 36 years at Perth Zoo!...

   Jul 15, 2016

   2m
8. 15

   Youth Radio - Child Rights

   Kaylee, Miani and Ruby cover an article from Crinkling News on Child's Rights. http://www.crinklingnews.com.au/ Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/musicmattersradio/ https://twitter.com/SBNyouthmedia Catch Primary Perspectives every Monday 4-5pmAEST...

   Jul 8, 2016

   2m
9. 14

   Youth Radio - Tribute to Muhammad Ali

   While he may be no longer with us, humanitarian and sports superstar Muhammad Ali will forever be remembered by the world as “The Greatest,” a philosophy that came not out of pride, but from belief and confidence in his abilities, a belief that was proven to be accurate time and time again.

   Jun 27, 2016

   4m
10. 13

    Youth Radio - Poppy Starr Skateboard Champ

    At 15 years old Poppy Olsen, who is also known as Poppy Starr, competes as a professional skateboarder and is considered one of the sport’s brightest talents in Australia. In January this year she won the Vans Girls Combi Pool Classic in California, her first pro contest, and the biggest victory…

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    Jun 27, 2016

    3m
11. 12

    Youth Radio - Saffron Howden Editor Crinkling News

    Saffron Howden, editor of Crinkling News, has been a journalist for over 15 years, most recently with The Sydney Morning Herald, and now she has ventured into the realm of youth news with launching ‘Crinkling’ - a weekly, printed newspaper that covers news just for kids, without all the scary or...

    Jun 26, 2016

    7m
12. 11

    Youth Radio - No country no classrooms

    Check out this news item from our friends at Crinkling News titled 'No Country No Classroom'. School can seem like a drag at times right? All the homework, assignments, having to answer questions in class. Though what if you could never go to school? What if your school no longer existed? For so...

    Jun 26, 2016

    3m
13. 10

    Youth Radio - Balloons are killing birds

    Have you ever wondered about what happens to your lovely helium balloon once it slips its string and sails off into the wild blue yonder? Well scientists are finding more and more bits of balloon, and even whole ones, in the stomachs of sea birds and turtles. Once they have been swallowed and get...

    Jun 16, 2016

    3m
14. 9

    Youth Radio - Plant Powered lights in Peru

    Diffuse the News with Kaylee, Miani and Ruby! Access to electricity has always been an issue for many remote areas of the world and in particular for the 173 residents of Nuevo Saposoa, a tiny village in Peru in South America. However, things went from bad to worse in March 2015 after a flood...

    Jun 16, 2016

    3m
15. 8

    Youth Radio - 9th Planet in our solar system

    Now we think many people got pretty upset when Pluto was demoted to dwarf status in 2006, right? And we were left with a mere 8 planets in our solar system, which really mucked up all the acronym rhymes! Well recently Planetary Astronomy Professor Mike Brown, the researcher responsible for...

    Jun 16, 2016

    3m
16. 7

    Youth Radio - Georgie Meyer Melbourne Museum

    The team chat with Education and Community Programs Manager from Museum Victoria, Georgie Meyer, to find out about a new upcoming addition to the museum - innovative children's gallery, the Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/...

    Mar 24, 2016

    5m
17. 6

    Youth Radio - Failing is not such a bad thing after all

    The team talk failure and how it is not such a bad thing after all, when they discover an article in which it is scientifically proven that failure and success do go hand in hand, stating that in order to succeed, we must fail. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/...

    Mar 23, 2016

    3m
18. 5

    Youth Radio - Clown Doctors

    On this Diffuse The News we focus on all the good work that clown doctors are doing at Sydney's Children hospital and children's hospitals all over the world. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/musicmattersradio/ https://twitter.com/SBNyouthmedia…

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    Mar 13, 2016

    3m
19. 4

    Youth Radio - The Power of Moosic

    The Primary Perspectives team discuss an article from Dogo News which states that recent studies show that it's not only humans who enjoy music - cows do too! These studies have discovered that particular types of music, or 'moosic', help cows to produce more milk. Follow us on...

    Mar 10, 2016

    3m
20. 3

    Youth Radio - Melbourne City Mission's Melbourne Academy

    Did you know there is an amazing school for youth who are at risk or homeless? It's in the Melbourne CBD and was set up by Melbourne City Mission, Melbourne's oldest charity. Check out this podcast to find out more! Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/...

    Mar 9, 2016

    2m
21. 2

    Youth Radio - Gut Bacteria Research

    New research has found that bacteria found in our guts can control our food cravings, mood, and overall health. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/musicmattersradio/ https://twitter.com/SBNyouthmedia Catch Primary Perspectives every Monday 4-5pmAEST...

    Mar 8, 2016

    3m
22. 1

    Youth Radio - Glowing Sea Turtles

    The first ever bio-florescent turtle has been captured on camera! Check out this podcast and head to YouTube to see for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kmE7D5ulSA Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SwitchOnYourRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/musicmattersradio/...

    Feb 22, 2016

    3m