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Jan 19, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
A group of international experts recently called for a redefinition of obesity which moves — to some extent — away from relying on the Body Mass Index. It also creates a new condition called "pre obesity". Meanwhile, the anti-obesity drugs market is experiencing a boom. • Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of The Health Report and What's that Rash?
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
There's been an escalation of Anti-Semitic attacks across Sydney, including at a home formally owned by a prominent Jewish leader. NSW Premier Chris Minns says hate speech laws will be strengthened when parliament reconvenes next month - he says "I don't think the spark for these attacks...
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent |Lexie Jeuniewic
And the first phase of the six-week ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has begun, with the exchange of hostages and prisoners underway. It comes as world leaders head to Washington for Donald Trump's swearing in as the 47th president. So, what does a Trump presidency mean for Australia?
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
Weekends are for relaxing and catching up with friends and family - but should they also be used to meal prep? Chef Justine Schofield thinks so. Her new cookbook, called Cook Ahead, is an ode the unsung hero of the home kitchen - the freezer.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
The Federal Government has confirmed it's still working to verify reports of the death of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins who has reportedly been killed by Russian forces. The 32-year-old was serving in Ukraine's foreign legion, when he was captured by Russian forces last year. PM Anthony Albanese says Australia may consider expelling Russia's ambassador, if his death is confirmed.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
Actor Jay Laga'aia will ascend to the highest heights when he is crowned king — Pirate King that is. He is rehearsing for the Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance, but instead of a cast of about 20 there are just five.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
Commuters trying to get around Sydney will again face long delays on the city's train network today, as unions take another day of industrial actionIndustrial action by both the Electrical Trades Union and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union led to yesterday's delays, where more than 1000 services were impacted. Under RTBU work bans, trains will travel 23 kilometres per hour for the next three days - that's well below the 80 kilometre speed limit.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
Technology is being developed to help simulate worst-case scenarios, that could predict or prevent landslides like the one that sent a house crashing into two others below on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula yesterday. While no one was killed in that incident, there have been other devastating landslides in Australia, which usually happen after heavy rain events.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
It will soon be easier to predict who among us is most at risk of developing depression, with a new global study finding nearly 300 previously unknown genetic links to the condition. Scientists hope to use the findings to not only identify who is at risk, but also to develop more effective drug treatments.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Josie Sargent
The Australian government is making "urgent enquiries" with Russian authorities after a report Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces. A spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said the reports, on Seven News, "have not been verified", but the government has "grave concerns for Mr Jenkins's welfare". Glenn Kolomeitz, a former Australian soldier and lawyer who has given legal advice to members of Ukraine's foreign legion
