Making A Difference

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Making A Difference is a podcast by The Junction, a collective of journalism schools at universities around Australia. The podcast is produced by student journalists, and episodes are hosted by a different university each month. Our public interest reporting reflects the depth and diversity of the issues that matter to a broad cross-section of society. You can listen on our website, https://junctionjournalism.com/, or subscribe to receive new episodes on your favourite podcast app.

  1. 30 NOV

    Episode 51 - Friend or Foe (Deakin University)

    Flying foxes, war veterans, AI chatbots, women in journalism, Halloween, rural communities. In this episode, student reporters at Deakin University bring us stories about people trying to work out who's on their side. Hosts: Leigh Lule and Alex Kratofil   Stories: Who gives a flying fox - Reporter: Evie Nguyen The Mad Snake - Reporter: Ruby Vella My Therapist, the Chatbot - Reporter: Nhu Phan Trick or Treat - Reporters: Mel Di Donato, Kaitlin Crosbie and Brandy Dixon Anger in the Bush - Reporter: George Nicol Women in the News - Reporter: Ali Turner, Brooke Williams and Malya Torrance AI: workmate or biggest rival? - Reporter: Farah Hawi Production: Sound design and mixing: Chris Scanlon Executive Producer: Alison McAdam Supervising Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade 'Freaky Halloween' / Alex Productions  ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy  Image (social media): 'Touch finger' / Gerd Altmann  More stories from Deakin University: https://www.dscribe.net.au/ More stories from The Junction: https://junctionjournalism.com/

    29 min

  2. 30 OCT

    Episode 50 - Threads of Time (Griffith University)

    For our 50th episode, journalism students from Griffith University look back…and forward. They take us back to events in 1975 to report on the enduring influence of The Dismissal and the land rights movement in Australia. And we trace the echoes of those stories through our 50 episodes to present day issues about food security and sustainable fashion. From old fabric to new futures, how the past is stitched into the present.  Hosts: Mayabi Aziz and Princess Brown Stories: '1975: The Ballads of the Whitlam Dismissal' - Reporter: Mayabi Aziz 'What’s in a Name?' - Reporter: Nahri Forde 'From thrift to thriving: the rise of op shops' - Reporter: Azzen Ramathan 'Funky foods' - Reporter: Mayabi Aziz  Production supervision: Sound design: Heather Anderson and Bridget Backhaus Episode Executive Producers: Bridget Backhaus and Heather Anderson Supervising Producer: Simon Brady More stories from Griffith University: https://thesourcenews.com/  More stories from The Junction https://junctionjournalism.com/ Social media image: Urban pavement - pen_ash Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade  ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy

    30 min

  3. 2 OCT

    Episode 49 - Out of the Shadows (Curtin University)

    Sex work is legal and it's in-demand. So, why are those who do sex work feeling unsafe and isolated? Sex workers rarely speak publicly but Curtin University reporter Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz spent months interviewing some of these workers in Western Australia on a campaign they say is all about basic human rights.  Host / Reporter: Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz Supervising Producer: Kayt Davies Episode Executive Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade  ‘Drifting Thoughts’ / Free Sound Server  ‘Coniferous Forest’ / Orangery  ‘Checkmate’ / Nathan Smith Image: 'Red Umbrella' - Aline de Nadai / Unsplash  More stories from Curtin University: Western Independent  More stories from The Junction https://junctionjournalism.com/

    28 min

  4. 28 AUG

    Episode 48 - Journey of Discovery (RMIT)

    Journalism students from RMIT bring us stories of people emerging from tragedy, misadventure and personal angst, and what we learn when our backs are against the wall.  Host: Dashiel Agar Stories: 'From The Ashes' - Reporter: Jessica Nguyen 'You Only Have To Ask' - Reporter: Elisha Walker 'Up The Creek' - Reporter: Ella Curry "Breaking Silence' - Reporter: Keras Marszalek Production supervision: Episode Executive Producer: Dylan Bird Supervising Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade  ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy More stories from RMIT: https://thecityjournal.net/  More stories from The Junction https://junctionjournalism.com/

    27 min

  5. 1 JULY

    Episode 47 - A Rock and a Hard Place (Curtin University)

    Murujuga – the sacred rock art site in Western Australia’s Pilbara – has just been listed by UNESCO for World Heritage status. But scientific experts say preservation of the carvings – some dating back 50-thousand years – is still precarious after the federal government’s decision last month to conditionally extend the neighbouring North-West Shelf gas project. We brought you this story in 2024 and because of these very recent developments, we’re re-running the investigation by Tylah Tully from Curtin University to help you understand a story entwined in history, culture, science and politics.  Host: Andrew Dodd Reporter/Producer: Tylah Tully Episode Executive Producer: Simon Brady Statement by Raelene Cooper, Traditional Owner, on Federal Court application   Statement by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt Report on Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program Statement by Woodside Energy Joint statement by Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, Federal and Wa Governments on World Heritage listing For more stories from the best student journalism in Australia: The Junction Episode images Social media and web: Robin Chapple, Tylah Tully Music ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade 'Spirituality' by Maximus Sound 'Anxious' by Oleksii Kaplunskyi 'Desert Orchid' by Alisha Studio 'So Many Memories' by Myton Music 'Just a Light Secret' by MooveKa 'Come Back Home' by Olexy

    23 min

  6. 31 MAY

    Episode 46 - Running Your Own Race (Edith Cowan University)

    This month’s episode by journalism students at Edith Cowan University features the male ballet dancer, the adult with ADHD, the vision-impaired, the lifesaving nurse, the person seeking connection, the ‘body positive’ woman. And the link between them all? They’re all trying to pave their own way, often against formidable challenges and the expectations of others.  Hosts: Jack Penniment and Samuel Sparkes Stories: ‘Men Can Ballet’ - Reporter: Oli Pike ‘A Brain Wired Differently’ - Reporter: Taya Cicanese ‘Through Dogs’ Eyes’ - Reporter: Toby Crestani ‘Saving Lives’ - Reporter: Clare Perrot ‘Solitude and the Stage’ - Reporter: CJ Russell ‘Sunrise Dip’ - Reporter: Chloe Nolasco Production: Sound design: Robyn Ogle and Samuel Sparkes Episode Executive Producers: Monty Sangar and Robyn Ogle Supervising Producer: Simon Brady Music: ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy More stories from ECU Vanguard News http://ecuvanguardnews.com/ More stories from The Junction https://junctionjournalism.com/

    30 min

  7. 1 MAY

    Episode 45 - Mind The Gap (University of Sydney)

    It’s a good thing that as a society, we’re more open to discussing mental health and the challenges it poses for many people. University of Sydney reporter Ben Fragiadakis investigated this transformation on what used to be a very taboo topic. What he found were the unintended consequences of such openness. And despite all the attention, serious doubts remain among experts about our approach to treating mental health. Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond 1300 22 46 36  Host/Reporter: Ben Fragiadakis Episode Executive Producer: Lea Redfern Supervising Producer: Simon Brady Music  ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade  ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy Images 'Contemplation' / Janusz Walczak More stories from University of Sydney: Salience - https://www.salienceatsydney.org/ More stories from The Junction https://junctionjournalism.com/

    18 min

  8. 1 APR

    Episode 44 - Hoo Gives A Hoot (Curtin University)

    It's a story full of compromises, contradictions and unsuspecting victims. The use of rat and mice baits help to keep our home free of rodents. But they also pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems. A team of journalists at Curtin University investigates how precious owl species are becoming the victims of secondary poisoning from rodent control products. It's also a story of determination as communities battle the bureaucracy, manufacturers and public indifference to try to protect the owls. Hosts: Madigan Landry and Kimberley Putland Stories: Taking the Bait - Reporter: Madigan Landry The Decision Makers - Reporter: Yousuf Shameel Owl Communities - Reporter: Kimberley Putland Night Calling - Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz Episode Executive Producers: Kayt Davies and Simon Brady Investigative project: Owls on Deathwatch APVMA rodenticide review submissions: https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062421/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93291 (Part 1) https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062442/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93296 (Part 2) https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062447/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93301 (Part 3) https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062451/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93306 (Part 4) 'Night Calling' documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@owlfriendly  Music ‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade  ‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy More stories from Curtin University: Western Independent More stories from the best student journalism in Australia: The Junction

    32 min
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Making A Difference is a podcast by The Junction, a collective of journalism schools at universities around Australia. The podcast is produced by student journalists, and episodes are hosted by a different university each month. Our public interest reporting reflects the depth and diversity of the issues that matter to a broad cross-section of society. You can listen on our website, https://junctionjournalism.com/, or subscribe to receive new episodes on your favourite podcast app.

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  • Creator
    Junction Journalism
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Making A Difference
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