Dr Sophie Collins from the University of New England sits down with TuneFM to discuss her PhD work and the threats currently facing the endangered Booroolong frog.

Dr Rodney Berrell sits down with TuneFM to discuss the impact of a recent fossicking ban in the New England region, and what he hopes to see done for fossicking in the future.

Fossicking in the Nundle region will continue, following concerns raised regarding its impact on the tourism industry. The short-lived ban was put in place last month, in order to protect the endangered Booroolong frog.

TuneFM spoke to Dr Sophie Collins from UNE, and Dr Rodney Berrell about their thoughts and experiences with the frogs. This package combines both their voices, but the full interviews are available to listen to as well.

Listeners are advised that this episode discusses content regarding domestic and financial abuse. If you or a loved one need help, please reach out to 1800-RESPECT, or visit their website.

A recent study from Swinburne University of Technology has revealed that the current child support system model is putting single mothers at risk of poverty and financial abuse.

TuneFM sat down with lead study author, Professor Kay Cook, to discuss the issues, and the recommendations as laid out in the study.

Read Professor Cook's study here.

Studying at university can require juggling multiple other elements of your life; you might work, you might be raising children, or you might be in the process of winning an olympic medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Granted, that last one might only be true if your name is Dan Michel, who joined Jack over the airwaves to talk about his studies and his career competing in Boccia.

A question on gender identity and sexuality will now be included on the 2026 census, as the federal government comes under fire from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. However, the ABS will not be including a question on intersex populations. Treasury Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh said the topic was too technically complex to collect high quality data.

TuneFM caught up with Dr Aileen Kennedy, the chair of Intersex Human Rights Australia, to discuss the matter.

Listeners are advised that this interview contains discussion of topics relating to animal welfare that may be distressing to some. Please listen with caution.

A NSW State inquiry will inquire into, report on, and make finding and recommendations in relation to greyhound welfare, management, and accuracy and reporting by Greyhound Racing NSW.

TuneFM caught up with Harry Rothenfluh from the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds about the inquiry, along with Laura M, who has greyhound rescues herself.

If you would like to share your thoughts with the inquiry you can do so here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/office-of-racing/inquiry-into-greyhound-racing-nsw/contact-and-submissions

Learn more about the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds here: https://greyhoundcoalition.com/

On the 11th of October, Swedish power metal band Sabaton will be releasing a concert film of their latest world tour, The Tour to End All Tours. Joining the legions of artists to bring a live recording to the big screen with a cinema release including Metallica, Ghost, and Taylor Swift, the unorthodox historians will see their concert film screened in over 800 theatre across the world, including select Hoyts, Event, and Village cinemas in Australia.

Our Operations Coordinator and huge Sabaton fan, Ben, was lucky enough to be joined over our airwaves by Hannes Van Dahl! The longtime drummer of Sabaton chatted with Ben about the film, the recording and subsequent production, and future plans of the band. Tune in to hear Hannes' thoughts on the selection of Amsterdam as the location of the recording, what made the show the best choice to immortalise in film, and his thoughts on a return to Australia for a future concert or two!