This week on The Yarn, the citizen scientist protecting little penguins from a multinational energy company. Theoné van der Merwe discusses her reporting on Carli Reeve, whose grassroots campaign is obstructing destructive seismic blasting along Victoria’s southwest coast. Show Notes: Theoné's reporting for The CitizenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Memorial Landscapes
Nature is like a time capsule. The cyclical rhythm of healthy ecosystems can outlast entire civilisations. This week on The Yarn, two environmental stories take us back to postwar Germany and prehistoric Australia. We hear how fragile ecosystems have stood the test of time — and what’s at stake if we lose them forever. These audio documentaries were originally produced by Thomas Phillips for Short Cuts, a Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Follow the link below to hear more Short Cuts stories. Show Notes Short Cuts on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Distraction: Game On Or Game Over
Whether powered by pixels or pure imagination, gaming offers players a way to forget the outside world. But when the stakes become real, is it really just a game? This week on The Yarn, we’re bringing you stories about the comforts and consequences of gaming, how it helps some players cope, and how it can leave others more drained than when they logged in. Featuring stories by Dylan Claringbold, Olivia Tan, and Bobbi Hewitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Distraction: Escapism
For the third episode of Distraction, we explore the psychological benefits of hobbies — and investigate whether leisure time is divided equally. Featuring stories produced by Elliot Rodriguez, Molly Frew, James Worsfold, and Sarah Jensz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Distraction: Tech Overload
They say that if something is free online, then you’re the product. So are we controlling technology, or is it controlling us? This week on The Yarn, we’re bringing you stories from both sides of the spectrum. From the dangers of social media addiction, to harnessing technology as a tool for good. Featuring stories by Brandon Kearns, Ellen Cutler, Yuqi Zhao, and Yang Li.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne. It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.
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