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Love Conquers - Can love really conquer all Can it endure even through life's biggest challenges And what happens when it can't The secrets to true and everlasting love, this week on Insight.
Fire - What we don't know about bushfires. Insight reveals the surprising risk of bushfires to city dwellers across Australia. We hear stories from those who've survived and rebuilt, and ask if there is a real way to reduce the risk of losing your home and whether homes can be fireproofed.
Placebo - Is everything just in our mind Insight asks how strong is the placebo effect, and how can we best utilise it
Beating Diabetes - Diabetes is one of Australia’s greatest health dilemmas. Every day, 280 people develop the condition. But can you get rid of it Insight sits down with Dr Michael Mosley to investigate why this has become such an issue for Australians, how the food you eat impacts your blood sugar levels, and the plan he believes will reverse the disease in many sufferers.
Love Transformed - How does it feel when the person you love decides to change gender Insight looks at the unique and dramatic challenge of changing gender within a relationship. We talk to people about being the partner or child or parent of someone who comes out as trans. How does this revelation transform their love
What does the latest research about twins tell us about ourselves?
Twins, Part 2 - For social and scientific researchers, twins are ‘the perfect natural experiment’. So what can the latest research on twins tell us about ourselves, and humanity at large In part two of this special, Insight particularly focuses on what the research can tell us about our health.
Twenty years on from the Port Arthur massacre, Insight looks at guns in Australia: is enough being done to control them, when firearms continue to destroy lives Or should the laws be loosened, to allow recreational shooters and farmers more access They say they have to be the most law-abiding people in Australia, to obtain a gun licence. Insight is joined by former Prime Minister John Howard, who brought in groundbreaking gun control laws in 1996.
How do you negotiate sex with a serious disability What are the physical, intellectual, financial, legal and emotional barriers How do you make it work, particularly with disabled teenagers How can you properly express your sexuality This week, Insight is look at two issues that are definitely not mutually exclusive: sex and disability.
There are more than 15,000 indigenous kids in out-of-home care, and they are almost 10 times more likely to be in care than non-Indigenous children. In this rare discussion, young Aboriginal adults who’ve been through care share their experiences with Insight and explain what they would’ve liked growing up, as well as what they want for their own kids. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. Tuesday 19th April, 8:30pm SBS #insightsbs
Do our dogs love us This week we look what science has to say about dogs' emotions and delve into what our treatment of them says about the human psyche.Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. Tuesday 19th April, 8:30pm SBS #insightsbs
Sleep - How much sleep do you really need, and what happens to your body when you don't get enough Insight is an Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. #insightsbs
Family Secrets - In this episode, Insight asks: what happens when your identity is challenged by family secrets From discovering unexpected ancestors to uncovering their true ethnic origins, five women take us on their journey of self-discovery, against the odds. Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. #insightsbs
After the Abduction – Insight investigates what happens to the children who are caught up in international custody battles, and how much it impacts their lives. Insight is an Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories.
Mothers Who Leave - Insight explores one of the greatest taboos in parenting: mothers who leave. We investigate the complex reasons women make the heart-wrenching decision to walk away from family life. Insight is an Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories.
First on the Scene - How do people deal with tragedy and disasters when they're first on the scene of an emergency From everyday reluctant heroes who put themselves in danger to save others, to rescue workers who put their lives at risk doing their jobs, and bystanders who freeze rather than act when witnessing an unfolding crisis: Insight hears from them and others. Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories.
My First Vote - Insight will hear from recent immigrants, all of them granted Australian citizenship in the three years since the last federal election, about the issues that matter most to them. These voters have a unique perspective on the Australian election process and how it compares to the political systems in their native countries.
What possesses someone to save every scrap of paper or bread tag that’s ever come into their home? What compulsions drive Moira to cram her own home so full of collectibles and chickens that there is hardly any space for her? Or Stewart, whose house is so full of stuff the authorities have threatened to take his children away? Hoarding cost Judy her marriage.
It’s a national problem, estimated to affect more than 600,000 Australians. It influences people’s safety and their relationships and can often lead to isolation, depression and homelessness.
Who gave a major boost to the minor parties in this election and why? Nearly a quarter of Australians voted away from the major parties. With swings from the Greens to Pauline Hanson, from the Nationals to Nick Xenophon, the Liberal Party to Derryn Hinch, Insight asks recent voters: why have they have come to find solace in minority representatives?
For many families, watching a loved one battle a severe mental illness can be a distressing experience, often involving daily ethical decisions about how best to help them. This week on Insight, we hear how severe mental illness is managed in the family. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie.
How much power do our brains have over our bodies? Is that power strong enough for us to think ourselves sick?
Increasingly, younger generations are those most willing to pay money to change their appearances. Is this a dangerous fashion fad or do the younger generations just view cosmetic procedures more openly? Are cosmetic procedures being normalised for young people?
What goes into making high stake decisions? How do we react when we are confronted with a split second decision in the face of danger? How do we live with the choices that are made?
