This week, stories that delve beneath the surface of the summer heat.

Sunburned

First up, Phoebe heads back to school to learn about workshops educating teens on sun safety and the lifelong risks of skin cancer - which affects two in three Australians. Through stories from survivors, students, and insights from experts and volunteers, she highlights the urgent need for prevention, behaviour change, and prioritising sun safety education.

What you do under the sun today is a step toward a safer, brighter tomorrow.

This story was produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with Supervising Production by Shelby Traynor.

Special thanks goes to Susan Collins, Simon Board, Dr. Philip Tong and the team at Dermscreen, Kirstie Fitzpatrick and the students and teachers at Inner Sydney School.

Educate yourself about sun safety and skin cancer by heading to: https://conqueringcancercampaign.com/conquering-skin-cancer/

 

Music featured:

Nuisance - 'We live in gardens' & 'Flourescene' [Free Music Archive]

Howard Harper-Barnes - 'The Light from Within' [Epidemic Sound]

Sindrandi - 'Summer in November' [Epidemic Sound]

 

Hook Line and Sinker 

Then, Kwame and Ramon dive into the surprising world of fishing, uncovering its appeal among young people from diverse backgrounds who find it both relaxing and thrilling. Whether passed down through family, inspired by social media, or propelled by a need to escape, fishing is more than a hobby—it’s a blend of freedom and connection.

Beneath the surface, it’s not just about catching fish; it’s about finding peace, purpose, and a tug on the line that feels like life itself.

Produced by Ramon Briant and Kwame Slusher, featuring B Fung Ling.

The story was made in Audio Club's 24 Hour Radio Challenge in November 2024, you can hear the other works produced in our episode Beneath the Surface.

 

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All The Best Credits:

All The Best is hosted by Madhuraa Prakash. 

Executive Producer is Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

Editorial Producer is Mel Bakewell.

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