Paper Review - 23 February

London’s famous black taxis and private hire vehicles form part of the two-tier system that has co-existed in London for the past five decades. However, the increase in the popularity of app-based operators has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of private hire drivers and vehicles in the capital. Concerns have been raised surrounding passenger safety, congestion and sufficient regulation.
Reporter Georgia Hing investigates.


London's Changing Transport Scene - The Rise In PHVs

How do the horses fare?

Dating apps are becoming the norm within the Gen-Y social scene.

Research shows that they are creating more positive than negative experiences.

So why is this the case? And is this also proving true for those with a disability?

Georgia Hing reports.

Song credit: Joakim Karud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lhZRunuJTs

Swiping Right On Disability

Generation Y aren't being smart when it comes to superannuation.

We could be cashing in and growing our wealth. 

Research by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows that we're not necessarily disinterested in super, we're just not getting engaged.

Georgia Hing finds out what we're doing wrong and why we need to get smart about our super.

Credits: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com

Super Disinterested

A Productivity Commission report has identified the need for better quality end-of-life care.
Its findings show that too many people are dying in places and circumstances not of their choosing.
So in a society where the topic of death is not openly talked about, how can we ensure our loved ones die with dignity?
Georgia Hing looks at the rise in conversations around mortality and in particular the growing phenomenon of the death café.

Music: Spring in Slow-mo & Ariel from BEATSUITE

The D-word: why we should be talking about death

Donning their hard hats, orange vests and work boots are the women changing the face of the traffic control industry.
Chances are you’ve seen more females in recent years holding the Stop/Slow bats out on the roads.
So why is this the case and are similar industries like construction going through the same changes?
Georgia Hing with this story.

Music: Ariel from BEATSUITE

Lollipop Ladies Leading The Way

New research is reporting that a commonly used pesticide is having negative effects on honey bee populations.
And not only that, it’s also been picked up in honey samples from around the globe.
Yet results and compounds have been mixed and vary between countries, far from conclusive.
So what is the honey bee situation like in Australia and could a national ban and ever be a possibility?
Georgia Hing investigates.

Music: Glimmering Skyline & Ariel from BEATSUITE