On The Beat brings you compelling interviews with news-makers and culture-shapers. Plus, SYN Media reporters cover local stories meaningful to young people in Melbourne/Naarm. On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation. SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.
Latest episodes
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2 min
Ushna Mehmood talks shaping art events for teens at the NGV
NGV International opens its doors tomorrow for teenagers to explore the gallery after-hours during its NGV Teens: Art Party. Earl Grey producer Samantha Fremont speaks to Ushna Meh…
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4 min
Ainsley Turner on providing live fight music for 'Super Smash Bros' battles
Some Naarm/Melbourne gamers’ Super Smash Bros fights have been taken to the next level by a band providing a dramatic live score. Player One producer Zack Goutzoulas spoke to keybo…
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5 min
The Finders Keepers Market spotlights sustainable Melbourne creators
Melbourne's Finders Keepers Market is returning for its 15th year - showcasing local fashion and food. Sam Deshayes reports sustainable practices are a large focus for several stal…
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30 min
What Happened: In Their Own Words, A Special Report
As this broadcast went to air, volunteers at this station were scrambling to save it. SYN Media was in the middle of a marathon 24 hours of live broadcasting - raising awareness fo…
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13 min
Green Music Aus. CEO Berish Bilander on creating change in the industry
A Melbourne university is trialling a class to teach people seeking a music career about the industry’s environmental impact. Green Music Australia is co-delivering the new program…
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28 min
The stories we're following: Pill Testing, Housing Funding and Teacher Shortages
Sarah Davenport, Elizabeth Fouldes, Dom Niere and Sam Deshayes bring you the stories they've been following around Melbourne the country. This week: The state government has been u…
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10 min
Trans director AP Pobjoy on sharing people's stories on their terms
It's up for debate in the media - but for AP Pobjoy, it's personal. The trans director brings the stories of nine transgender high schoolers to the forefront in 'Unerased,' an onli…
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15 min
Actor Shaun-Anthony Robinson on the reality of Hollywood in 'Surviving Sunset'
Australian actor, writer and director Shaun-Anthony Robinson premieres 'Surviving Sunset' as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on Sunday. His film covers the brutal w…
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12 min
Theatre-maker Candace Miles on the feminist history behind 'Garage Girls'
Award-winning theatre-maker Candace Miles is a co-producer of 'Garage Girls' - exploring the life of trailblazing female mechanic Alice Anderson. The local production takes audienc…
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4 min
Kids palliative care comes into focus at Melbourne action plan launch
It’s one of the most confronting challenges imaginable for a child and their family: facing the onset of a life-limiting condition. Loughlin Patrick reports a national plan aims to…
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12 min
Artist Benjamin Knock on capturing Iceland's melting glaciers in 'Terra Therma'
Internationally-acclaimed artist Benjamin Knock brings findings from three months in Iceland to Melbourne in 'Terra Therma' this week. Knock captured footage of the country's chang…
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5 min
RACGP Victoria co-deputy chair Dr Bindiya Sethi on ADHD treatment reform
The RACGP has called for greater GP involvement in ADHD diagnosis and treatment in a submission to the federal government today. Doctor Bindiya Sethi is the co-chair of its Victori…
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23 min
Author Danielle Scrimshaw talks finding Melbourne's hidden queer history
Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history. Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the s…
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11 min
Brunswick Greens MP Dr Tim Read on young people's place in politics
Do young people have a voice in politics? Panorama's Tayla Oates put that question to Greens MP for Brunswick Doctor Tim Read after the release of the Life Patterns project, which…
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16 min
TAC road safety manager Samantha Cockfield on 2023's road deaths surge
Samantha Cockfield is responsible for the TAC’s road safety strategy - spanning roads, the cars on them and the people who drive them. She spoke to Loughlin Patrick about the TAC's…
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4 min
Lifeline comes to western Melbourne as it faces a surge in calls for help
Mental health support service Lifeline has set up shop in Western Melbourne after a surge in demand from people in the region. Loughlin Patrick reports the first-of-its-kind partne…
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28 min
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto on the Liberal Party in 2023
Hawthorn MP and leader of the Victorian Liberal Party John Pesutto took questions from Represent reporters Bridie Golding, Nyah Barnes and Freddie Moffat in a wide-ranging intervie…
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22 min
'Freefall' author Brad Guy on why he's sharing his story of survival
Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation. His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of surv…
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15 min
Cancer Council CEO Todd Harper on vaping's real health impacts
A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new Cancer Council Victoria research. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper AM said the iss…
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19 min
Dr Blair Williams on 'state daddy' Mark McGowan's political legacy
Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has resigned after leading the state through the onset of the Covid pandemic - and leading his party to a decisive election victory. Monash…