At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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Both Labor and the Coalition have pledged funding to improve Medicare bulk billing rates. However, the Australian Medical Association warns that money alone won’t solve all the challenges GPs face and that restoring the system will take time. Some medical professionals have expressed support for the funding pledges. Sydney-based GP Dr Anju Agarwal noted that while the announcements seem promising, only time will reveal their effectiveness.…
'Elsewhere in India', an audio-visual performance of multi-layered traditions and visual heritage, transcends the boundaries of present-day space and time into a future where cultures are near extinction. It was recently screened at the Melbourne-based Australian Center for Moving Images (ACMI). In this podcast, the two visiting artists - Thiruda (Avinash Kumar) and Murthovic (Sri Rama Murthy) - discuss how the intricate world of computer vision and AI interpretations can play a pivotal role in connecting the legacies of the past with the future.…
For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used by doctors to assess health related to weight and obesity. A report from The Lancet Institute highlights the need to distinguish between pre-clinical and clinical obesity for better treatment. In this podcast, accredited dietitian Purva Gulyani explains why BMI may not accurately reflect an individual's health.…
Amid the ongoing housing crisis, the Productivity Commission has released a report revealing a 53 per cent decline in construction sector productivity since 1995, based on a comparison of hours worked and new homes built. To better understand the challenges faced by the industry, SBS spoke with housing expert Nisha Bajaj.…