The Bright Side

Sabra Lane shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia. Each week you’ll hear good news stories about people who are trying to make a difference in the world. You can be part of it too! Get in touch any time at TheBrightSide@abc.net.au

What's rowdier? Parliament House or primary school

Question Time in the Australian Parliament can seem as wild and rowdy as a school classroom. 

12-03
25:00

How kindness saved Kath Koschel's life

When was the last time you experienced an act of kindness?

11-26
24:00

A burning desire to understand fire

Is it time to rethink our relationship with fire?

11-19
19:25

Is activism a dirty word?

What does it look like when communities come together over a shared love of the ocean?

11-12
18:50

Could one small town become Australia's zero waste capital?

If you’re a believer that ‘every bit counts’ then you’ll be interested in what’s going on in the Bega Valley in New South Wales.

11-05
16:40

There's light on the horizon for hefty power bills

When it comes to getting solar panels, the cost can seem pretty daunting for the average household.

10-29
18:30

A simple test that could save your life

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

10-22
20:18

The tight-knit community trading in sapphires (repeat)

Glenn Keys never thought his son would be able to own his own home, so he started Project Independence to ensure no one with an intellectual disability would be left behind.

10-15
16:00

Destination weeding, your ticket to paradise?

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

09-17
20:14

Whales are bumper to bumper on the humpback highway

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

09-10
22:00

A future without exams? It's closer than you think

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

09-03
20:00

NAPLAN success, healthy joints, and life-changing work

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

08-27
25:00

The surprising solutions to our loneliness epidemic

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

08-20
29:33

Aussie astronauts, gaming hubs, and unlikely housemates

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

08-13
25:00

Invisible women, movers and shakers, and night patrol

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

08-06
25:00

YIMBYs vs NIMBYS, urban exploration, and speed reading braille

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

07-30
25:00

Frog saunas, Wikipedia bias, and a free lunch

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

07-23
25:00

Natural burials, disrupting financial abuse, and a formula to find work

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

07-16
24:41

Tapping into health, cancer hope, and risky play

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

07-09
25:00

How you can work a four-day week

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

07-02
25:00

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