Bern Young

Ghana, Gold Coast

Radio Broadcaster at ABC News (Australia)

Life Partner to @fletchaltfolk , Mum to J & B, Sister to many, Friend to more, Sound Weaver/Journo/Broadcaster/MC Any views are mine not the ABC's

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The city that's spent 60 years effectively rebuilding a rail line it ripped up

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Nicholas Mcelroy |Bern Young

Some people find Melbourne's failure to build a train line to its international airport to be a little humiliating. The giant car park outside the airport at Tullamarine is a mockery of Melbourne's tram-lined streets, says urban historian Peter Spearritt. "Think of the embarrassment, where they still don't have a train from the Melbourne Tullamarine airport ... it's ridiculous," he said.
Gold Coast spends 60 years rebuilding rail line it ripped up

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Nicholas Mcelroy |Bern Young

5 hours ago80 startups shortlisted for BioAsiaEighty startups, from among more than 700 that applied, have been shortlisted by a panel of experts from industries and academia, to showcase their …2 days agoThe Formula for a Happy Life: Balancing Autonomy and ConnectionWilliam von Hippel taught for a dozen years at Ohio State University before becoming a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland.
The Mahogany Ship, Ben Elton and gaming in hospital

Nov 30, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

Legend has it that there’s an unfound 16th century Portuguese ship laden with treasure wrecked off the coast of Victoria. Mystery or old wives tale? We go treasure hunting for the Mahogany Ship with Matt Neal, the editor at ABC South West Victoria and Ballarat.
Channel 7 scraps Gold Coast 7News nightly bulletin for Queensland's largest regional city

Nov 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Julia Andre |Bern Young |Madeleine Cross

Channel 7 has cut its nightly Gold Coast 7News television bulletin, with the final bulletin to air this Thursday. In a statement, Seven said it was modernising the way it operated its nightly 6pm metropolitan news, with the Gold Coast office to run as a bureau. Channel 7 said a small number of roles will be affected with the majority of staff able to stay on the Gold Coast or offered positions in Brisbane.
Where do cruise ships go to die?

Oct 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

Whether you're a fan of cruising or not, eventually, the cruise ships themselves eventually have to come to an end - but do you do with a used cruise ship? Peter Knego is an ocean liner historian and journalist and avid salvager of defunct cruise ships.
Heather Ewart's favourite back roads

Oct 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

Heather Ewart was born and raised in the country but there is no doubt that her sense of adventure and deep curiosity made her a citizen of the world. She has been right in the middle of some of history's biggest moments and was herself a pioneer's for women when she became the ABC's first female foreign correspondent - based in London, Washington and later Brussels.
13 Days: the Cuban missile crisis

Oct 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

In the middle of October 1962, an American U-2 spy plane secretly photographed nuclear missile sites being built by the Soviet Union on the island of Cuba. Unpacking the Cuban Missile Crisis - a confrontation that lasted just 13 days - is Tim Lynch, Professor of American Politics at the University of Melbourne.
Nightlife - Costa Georgiadis songs and stories from the road, book celebrating weird and wonderful Australia and a poetry pharmacy - ABC listen

Oct 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

FIRST HOURWEIRD AND WONDERFUL AUSTRALIAAward-winning photographer Trent Mitchell celebrates what has intrigued him along the road and it's not always what you would expect. Instead, Trent captures the slice of life and the unique, from giant trouts outside motor inns to the iconic Hills Hoist, in his new book Australian Lustre. BUILD TO RENTIt's getting harder and harder to get on the property ladder in Australia. And if you are lucky enough to buy a place you're shelling out an enormous amount.
Book celebrates the weird and wonderful of Australia

Oct 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

Award-winning photographer Trent Mitchell has travelled a lot around Australia - either on jobs or chasing surf. His new book, Australian Lustre, celebrates what has intrigued him along the road and it's not always what you would expect. Instead, Trent captures the slice of life and the unique, from giant trouts outside motor inns to the iconic Hills Hoist.
Nightlife - helping today’s teens, Getting’ Square author Chris Nyst’s favourite books and the importance of gratitude - ABC listen

Oct 11, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bern Young

FIRST HOUR HELPING TODAY’S TEENS From self-harm to risk-taking behaviour, if you have a teenager in your life chances are there are times when you just don’t know how to help them navigate this often awkward and tricky time. Enter parent educator Maggie Dent, with her latest book Help Me Help My Teen.

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Bern Young @bernyoung

2 Aug 24

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1 Jul 24

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3 days proof being a Queenslander! (After losing to Bern Young - ABC Gold Coast) for QLD Women's State of Origin win over NSW🏉 1. Friday night at the Fruito: I'm a Banana Bender!🍌 2. Saturday night Karaoke Singing: We are the Champions!🎵 3. Sunday picnic at the local park🍴 https://t.co/ytNJTonJQd

Bern Young @bernyoung

28 Jun 24

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