Did you know the number of people in Victoria prisons has passed 5,600 for the first time in the state's history?

Soaring rates of parole being cancelled or denied is exacerbating Victoria's prison crisis, which has led to increased violence and even a risk of death for those in custody

And experts say Victoria should follow New South Wales and Western Australia in adopting an independent monitor for prisons.

Originally broadcast on November 27, 2013 for 'Panorama' on SYN 90.7

Victoria's prison system in overcrowding crisis



Would you grow your baby in an artificial womb?

A British scientist has predicted that by 2074, only 30 percent of all babies will grow inside the human uterus.

Researchers say a new technology could allow humans to have children without even giving birth.

Broadcasted on August 13, 2014 for 'Panorama' on SYN 90.7


Ectogenesis: artificial wombs & surrogacy of the future

A recent spate of family violence-related deaths has sparked a national conversation about how to best protect women and their children.

Now, a major legal report's made sweeping recommendations for change.

Ellijahna Victoria talks to Adjuct Professor Rob Hulls, Director of RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice. 



Greater focus on family violence offenders urged, new legal report launched

Bikini waxes are considered normal routine  for females but what about males? A barber in Sydney is changing the game by chopping away men's fluff. 

He explains to Ellijahna Victoria as women go into a salon for a weekly blow-dry, his male clients come in for a weekly scrotum shave. 

And a warning, the following content contains cheeky language some listeners may find offensive. 

The Naked Barber bares all

The Fijian government is on a mission to rebuild the country following the Cyclone Winston devastation.

Fijian Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama, announced a $FJD70 million ($A44m) plan to rebuild the damaged homes, providing funds for those who can't afford to fix their homes.

But one expert says the government may not be able to afford the scheme.

First broadcast on Pacific Beat, ABC Radio Australia on April 11, 2016: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-11/cyclone-winston:-fiji-govt-announces-multi-million/7317366 

Cyclone Winston: Fiji govt announces multi million dollar rebuilding scheme

There's been a hike in amputations in Vanuatu this year, with more patients admitted to hospital to have limbs removed than in previous years.

The cause is diabetes.

As Ellijahna Victoria explains, there's already been 11 amputations at the Vila Central Hospital this year alone says Dr Rodriguez Mera, its acting medical superintendant.

First broadcast on Pacific Beat, ABC Radio Australia on April 13, 2016: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-13/surge-in-diabetes-related-amputations-at-vanuatu's/7324162 

Photo: Flikr / Jill Brown


Surge in diabetes-related amputations at Vanuatu's central hospital

Villagers in PNG's New Ireland Province have been plagued by an awful smell, as dead fish and other creatures continue to wash up on the beaches.

Two big ships were at a deep sea mining site nearby when it started nearly a week ago, and locals are blaming them for the event. 

Ellijahna Victoria reports. 

First broadcast on Pacific Beat, ABC Radio Australia on April 15, 2016: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-15/mass-sealife-death-off-png's-new-ireland-mystifies/7330988

Photo: Naomi Watong

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