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“I knew the minute I landed, my prayers had been answered”

Rosemary Kariuki-Fyfe came to Australia in 1999 from Kenya, carrying all her best clothes in one suitcase and only $300 in her purse. Her efforts in the refugee community have now been publicly acknowledged, as she continues to make it her mission to help others.

A whole new ball game

A game changer for women in Northern Uganda, a new initiative is uniting female communities through the game of football.

Celebrating Mother’s Day

We speak to three mother’s from different walks of life about the joys and challenges of motherhood, lessons learnt and passed down and on losing their own mum.

Q&A with Alexis Wright

Indigenous Australian writer Alexis Wright talks about the future of Australia, storytelling and cultural relations ahead of the WordStorm Top End Writer’s Festival this month.

Keeping the faith

Hindu, Jewish, Salvation Army, Anglican, Muslim, Catholic and Buddhist – we find out from those of different faiths what religion means to them as adults, how it contributes to their life and why they feel inspired to nurture their beliefs.

Harry Potter spin-off set for film trilogy

A Harry potter spin-off book by JK Rowling is set to be made into a film trilogy.

My Story: Anke Timm

Anke Timm shares her personal journey as a single mother with breast cancer as part of this month’s Shades of Pink campaign.

My story: Jo Yirell – “Losing a child rips out a part of you”

Following the death by malaria of her 20-year-old son, British mother Jo Yirrell became an ambassador for Malaria No More and campaigns tirelessly for awareness of the disease. Her story caught the attention of writer Richard Curtis and has now been immortalised on screen.

My Story: Kate Fitzsimmons

Life changed forever for the Fitzsimons family when their daughter Nicole was killed in a scooter accident in Thailand. But […]

Ecoman

We talkt to Malcolm Rands, the original ecoman and the founder of ecostore about his journey.

Rebecca Bennett: helping communities overcome trauma in South Sudan

Psychologist Rebecca Bennett of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) shares her recent clinical experience in South Sudan and explains why, in countries like this, where years of conflict and violence have had a dramatic impact on the mental wellbeing of the population, mental health programs are key for the future of the communities.

Five minutes with: director Andrew Adamson on his latest film ‘Mr Pip’

We caught up with Andrew Adamson, director of the much-anticipated film starring Hugh Laurie ‘Mr Pip’, ahead of the film’s release.

Jim Carrey Releases Children’s Book “How Roland Rolls”

Jim Carrey is releasing a children’s book titled How Roland Rolls, accompanied by a four-track EP.

Laura Linney: Time of her life

Laura Linney is not afraid to forgo glamour for a great role and unlike some of her counterparts, her light just keeps getting brighter with age, earning her much respect among acting’s elite.

My Story: Shellie Morris

Fewer than 10 fluent speakers of the Yanyuwa language remain in the world and musician Shellie Morris is one of them.

The story behind Chanel’s Camelia

We go in search of Mademoiselle Chanel ‘s love of the camellia and why the flower has long been an emblem for the beauty brand.

Disabled father’s bucket list inspires daughter

A father and daughter who share the same rare genetic disease are inspiring each other through their own bucket lists.

Obama opens up about his absent father

US President Barack Obama marks Father’s Day with candid reflections on growing up with a single parent.

My Story: Irene Lynette

Irene Lynette was four when she was placed into an institution and forced to study the bible, she shares her story with us and explains how religion and culture influenced the person she is today.

Exclusive interview: Keira Knightley

We caught up with British actress Keira Knightley ahead of the release of her latest film ‘Anna Karenina’ on DVD.

Light Up a Life

One organisation is helping to light up communities in the third world by providing them with solar-powered lighting.

Story of Empowerment

Documentary in the making, Sisters of Samoa, is set to get a boost through philanthropic crowdfunding website, Boosted.

Taking motherhood into their own hands

A female-only village in a very traditional Vietnam is upending centuries-old traditions and redefining parenthood.

MiNDFOOD Radio featuring Marion Grasby & Kitty Ferguson

In this week’s show celebrity chef Marion Grasby talks Mother’s day thai food, Kitty Ferguson share how she beat cancer, we find out the tell tale signs of Parkinson’s disease and more.

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