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The amazing story of the first woman to climb Mt Everest

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

In May 1975, Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei became the first woman to climb Mount Everest. It's an extraordinary tale of determination and endurance - so why isn't Junko Tabei more of a household name?
Ferenc Puskás in Australia

Mar 24, 2025 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Striker Ferenc Puskás was a soccer superstar in the 1950s and 60s, playing for Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid, Hungary and Spain. So how did he end up coaching South Melbourne Hellas in the Australian National Soccer League? Tony Wilson is the director, producer and writer of the documentary Ange & The Boss which tells the unlikely tale of Puskás's time coaching the Greek club to a championship win with captain Ange Posstecoglou. See it on the big screen for a short time only.
What do brontologists study? - ABC listen

Feb 2, 2025 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Trevor Chappell to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.
Melbourne drivers battle traffic due to cement spill

Dec 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Drivers in Melbourne faced delays on the M80 Ring Road after cement spilled on Wednesday, causing two lanes to close. The route is now fully open but it prompts the question: how do you fix a cement spill? Third generation concreter Christian Ferrantino joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne to offer his advice.
Making schools bigger comes with a few caveats, principal says

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Are bigger or smaller schools better for children's education? Infrastructure Victoria has published a new report suggesting the state government can save costs by building bigger new schools in growth areas and expanding existing campuses. Deborah Grossek, Principal of Glendal Primary School and deputy president of the Victorian Principals Association, joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne to discuss the proposal's positives and negatives. Melbourne, Primary Education, Infrastructure
What does a terrorist incident mean for Melbourne? - ABC listen

Dec 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Victoria Police have declared an attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne as a 'likely terrorist incident'. Police are using the term 'likely' because 'it might be hard to prove in a court of law that the incident was of a terrorist nature', according to Professor Greg Barton who is a counter-terrorism expert at Deakin University.
Endometriosis drug subsidised by government for first time in 30 years

Dec 1, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Australians living with endometriosis will pay less for a treatment after a federal government announcement. The daily tablets Visanne will become the first drug in 30 years to be subsidised. Leading expert at the Royal Women's Hospital, Dr Catarina Ang joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne's Afternoons program to discuss the news.
'Wasted experience': Does using AI undermine university degrees? - ABC listen

Nov 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

A University of Melbourne tutor has found that more than half her students used artificial intelligence to complete their first written assessment. "There's a huge percentage that are not leaving [university] with any skills whatsoever," Dr Mindy MacLeod told Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne. "It's just been a wasted experience in all honesty."
STIs are on the rise among midlife and older adults, expert warns

Nov 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

The rate of common sexually transmissible infections among Australians over the age of 50 has increased, according to researchers. Associate Professor Jennifer Power is from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University. She joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne to discuss why the number of cases is going up and what can be done to bring the rate down. "We should focus a little bit more on sexual wellbeing...
Rosie found 30-year-old chocolate and wondered if she should eat it

Nov 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Trevor Chappell

Wedged between two drawers, Rosie Astley was surprised to find two bars of chocolate hidden in her work desk. She was able to determine the chocolates were at least 30-years-old. But what did Rosie plan to do with them? She shared the answer with Trevor Chappell, and also heard from nutritionist Mandy Sacher about whether the decades-old chocolate should be eaten.