Knock Offs Podcast

Last year was Australia’s worst year on record for the flu, and this year is on target to be worse - a record we don’t want to break. Flu cases are already up by 40 per cent compared to the same time last year, with 62,548 cases recorded against last year's 44,323 flu cases.

We spoke with Senior Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Peter Guthrey, about the symptoms and effects of the flu, and wh...

Australia could be on the verge of its next big clean energy milestone with the Federal Government announcing a $2.3 billion commitment to increase the number of home batteries across Australia. 

If implemented, the policy could support more than one million additional installations over the next five years, making batteries around 30% more affordable for households and businesses.

The initiative is expected to reduce electric...

A new collaboration between the Australian Government and leading philanthropic foundations is supporting the establishment of a new national centre for place-based work in local communities - Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment, or PLACE.

PLACE is a newly formed organisation supported by the Department of Social Services, Paul Ramsay Foundation, Minderoo Foundation, Bryan Foundation, Dusseldorp Forum and Ian Po...

A last-minute rush to pass electoral reforms through parliament has raised concerns from community groups, charities, and the federal crossbench.

It’s the first time any government has made significant changes to the voting and campaigning process in decades.

But many independent MPs say it could signal the ‘death of democracy’ in Australia.

Jon and Skye discuss the Australia's electroral system on Knock Offs...

Australia is in the grips of a prison boom with more people behind bars than ever before. According to recent ABS data, Australia’s jail populations soared to 44,400 people last year – quadrupling since the 1980s.

The NT is now the first Australian jurisdiction to see more than 1 percent of its adult population in lock up.

A group of academics from across Australia, claim prisons are not the best solution for commu...

70% of Australians support a ban on gambling ads, but the Australian Government has delayed gambling reform more than a year after political parties recommended government action.

Jon speaks with Martin Thomas, the Alliance for Gambling Reform CEO, about the financial and social costs of gambling.

Jon and Skye discuss the harmful effects of gambling on Knock Offs.

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The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) recently published a research project to better understand alcohol and other drug use by people aged over 50.

Alcohol and Drug Foundation CEO, Dr Erin Lalor AM, describes harmful trends in older Australian’s alcohol and drug use, and possible solutions for healthier lifestyles.

Jon and Skye discuss the harmful effects of alcohol an...

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals there were 1,667 alcohol-induced deaths in 2023. Alcohol-induced causes include chronic conditions like liver cirrhosis and acute conditions such as alcohol poisoning.

Jon speaks with Robert Taylor, Policy and Engagement Manager for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation about how we can reduce alcohol harms.

Jon and Skye discuss the harmful effects of alcohol on Knock Offs.

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Research from FARE, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, and The University of Queensland shows how alcohol companies use digital advertising to promote, sell and deliver alcohol.

Jon speaks with Dr Catherine Earl, Director of Policy & Research for the FARE and Robert Taylor, Policy and Engagement Manager for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation about what the research means for our families, friends and communities.

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