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3 Apr 2025

Dr Kelvin Wong: Equine-assisted Therapy

Animals, Mental Health, Psychology

In March 2025, a therapy horse was stolen from a Victorian property, devastating not just the carers but also the children with disability who relied on that horse for vital emotional and developmental support.

It has prompted a lot of questions—how does equine-assisted therapy work? And can a relationship with an animal help with anxiety, trauma, or social development?

Guest: Dr Kelvin Wong, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...