Two separate bills were tabled at Parliament yesterday calling for a parliamentary vote on same sex marriage. 

And the political discussion around the proposed plebiscite is raging. 

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham clarifies two different sides to the debate.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday September 13, 2016.

Panorama Report - A plebiscite on same sex marriage?

Many Australian women are retiring into poverty, Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.

Rochelle Kirkham takes a look into why the average woman has a lower superannuation balance than men. 

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday October 4, 2016.

Panorama Report - Australian women retiring into poverty (Tuesday October 4)

On any given night in Australia 1 in 200 people are homeless. Almost half are under the age of 26. A social enterprise named HoMie is working to reduce the number of people without a place to call home. A community grant will enable the enterprise to run an accredited employment training program next year. 

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham speaks to HoMie co-founder Robbie Gillies about the initiative.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday October 26, 2016.

Panorama Report - Helping the homeless (Tuesday October 26)

The LaTrobe Valley’s Hazelwood coal fired power plant has a reputation as one of the world's dirtiest coal power stations. It’s been running for 25 years and supplies one quarter of Victoria’s energy. But French corporation Engie has announced Hazelwood will be closed in March next year. 

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham takes a look at the complex ramifications of the plant’s closure. 

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday November 8, 2016.

Panorama Report - Hazelwood mine closure (Tuesday November 8)

Huge crowds are calling for the resignation of South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye. Popular discontent has shaken the country with tens of thousands taking to the streets last Saturday to demand she step down.

It’s an image of mass disenchantment we have seen in the UK with Brexit and the US with Trump - different countries linked by a frustration at the political and economic situation.

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham takes a look at South Korea’s political crisis.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday November 15,, 2016.

Image credit: The Straits Times

Panorama Report - South Korean political crisis (Tuesday November 15)

New research has found common genes amoung most patients with autism. It’s exciting news, which may help lead to earlier diagnosis and improved quality of life for people with autism. 

Panorama spoke to Jeff Craig, Principal Research Fellow at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute about the studies findings.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday November 22, 2016.

Panorama Report - New research on autism (Tuesday November 22)

Tens of thousands of people rallied calling for tolerance and unity in Jakarta last weekend after protests against minority Christian governor Ahok. 

National leaders have emphasised the importance of keeping Indonesia as an ethnically diverse nation united.

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham has more.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Tuesday December 6, 2016.

Image credit: ABC

Panorama Report - Protests in Jakarta (Tuesday December 6)

Green turtles at Queesland’s Upstart Bay are facing record breaking health issues. New World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) research shows high levels of cobalt in the blood and eye infections. 

Reporter Rochelle Kirkham spoke to University of Queensland Researcher Alex Villa about the study of turtles.

First aired on SYN 90.7FM from 4.30pm on Wednesday February 21, 2016.

Panorama Report - Turtles in trouble (Tuesday February 21)

Panorama Report - Reliable energy future for South Australia? (Tuesday February 28)

I've made it to my final assignment of my Bachelor of Journalism degree. The task? To reflect on my three years at RMIT University. 

A big thank you to all my lecturers, tutors and course co-ordinators throughout the years, and a special thank you to the wonderful Alex Wake and ever inspiring Tito Ambyo. Here's to the future!