It's 26 years to the day since the Port Arthur Massacre. So where is gun control in 2022? From our 30th birthday archives, the late Tasmanian poet Margaret Scott reflects on the impact of the tragedy, and two brothers share the joy and love that comes with food passed over the fence by their neighbour in the wake of loss.

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Folge vom 28.04.2022Gun control since Port Arthur, Margaret Scott from the archives, Yia Yia next door
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Folge vom 27.04.2022Digital 'town squares' and managing debtIs Twitter really the best place for global public debate, or could we design a better way to discuss important issues and build community? Plus tips to manage your debt levels as the cost of living increases, and for Life Matters 30th birthday celebrations, an interview with Jess Thom, who manages her Tourette Syndrome by using humour.
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Folge vom 26.04.2022Are we in the age of political apathy?We’re in the middle of an election campaign right now, but how engaged are we in the political process? Some figures suggest Australians are increasingly disengaged from politics. And Richard Aedy shares his memories of hosting Life Matters for six years.
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Folge vom 25.04.2022Pen friends, and a war hero changes his mind about traumaGary McKay MC reflects on the physical and emotional scars left by war and why we should do more to support veterans and serving members of the defence forces. Plus for Life Matters 30th birthday, we revisit an interview about redemption. And former Life Matters book reviewer Jon Appleton on pen friends.