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During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up Jack Mckay, State Political Reporter for ABC News in Queensland.

In the history of cinema, there are some films that make such an impact that they become almost emblematic of the time they were released. One of these is the Soviet propaganda film Battleship Potemkin by Sergei Eisenstein, and we have just passed the 100-year anniversary of its release.

How does a tick bite end up with you being allergic to meat? It might sound the stuff of science fiction, but there's a syndrome called 'alpha-gal syndrome' which can be traced back to being bitten by a certain type of tick. The allergy is more commonly called the 'Mammalian meat allergy', with those affected potentially ending up being allergic to meat.

Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Nic Healey on Nightlife to review the latest to watch

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Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Claire Simmonds from ABC Coffs Coast

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to return astronauts to moon in 2026; three supermassive black holes have been spotted merging into one, and computer simulations suggest that newly observed 50 million solar mass black hole may be a remnant from the big bang.

Why is it we feel better after a bushwalk, a swim in the ocean, walking along a beach or simply breathing bushland air? More and more research is showing that regularly engaging with nature can reduce your risk of heart disease, strengthen your immune system and even alleviate some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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For a lot of people on holidays, one of the first places they head to after checking in to their hotel is the local markets, and flea market tourism has now become a big thing in itself, with treasure hunting in far off corners of the world up there with sightseeing the major attractions of many towns and cities.

A couple of weeks ago on Nightlife we looked at the best science stories of 2025. And while 'the best' are.. well, the best..... their not as much fun as 'the weirdest'! And that's what we've got for you tonight.

For 'This Week in History' tonight, we're setting our sights out into the solar system.

"I'm bored!" They're the two words no parents or grandparents ever want to hear... especially during summer holidays.

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Bern Young for The History Quiz! 

What if there are no more…new rom-coms?

There are some books that are just known for going hand in hand with music .. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby or Bachelor Kisses by Nick Earls.

Test your knowledge of all things pop culture with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife Pop Quiz!

Do you remember the Jetsons? The cartoon series about the misadventures of a futuristic family.

This bestselling author is a prolific writer - a well known journalist and columnist - he has a passion for telling Australian stories of great men and women and the times through which they endured and prevailed.

Science has come a long way since mosquito nets. Genetically modifying mosquitoes is one of the many ways that scientists here, and around the world, are trying to fight the spread of these diseases. 

Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help. 

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Monte Bovill from the ABC Canberra Newsroom.

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For two decades the notorious Clarry Norris robbed banks up and down the east coast of Australia. It was a life of crime that not only left the police in chaos, but his family too, with his four young kids constantly on the move, often wrenched from their beds in the middle of the night, only to end somewhere new, maybe even with a new surname. In The Bank Robber's Boy, Peter Norris shares with Nic Healey what it was like to be born into the family of a wanted criminal and the complicated relationship and love he always felt for his father. The story of his life is by turns shocking, moving and upsetting, with twists that you won't see coming.

It might be a new year but tensions in the Taiwan strait continue as Beijing aggressively asserts its presence. China has recently launched a military exercise warning against Taiwan independence, surrounding the East Asian Island nation with army, naval, air and rocket force units.  Joining Nic Healey on Nightlife is Bang Xiao, a journalist at ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom and supervising producer for the ABC Chinese in-language service at ABC News.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Adam Langenberg, ABC's State Political Reporter in Hobart 

Daniel Ziffer, Business Reporter for Digital and National News here at the ABC joined Nic Healey on Nightlife looking at the biggest business stories from 2025 and what's instore for 2026.

The guest for this Literary Lunch you'll hear is a New York Times Bestselling author, Sally Hepworth. She's written ten novels including The Soulmate and The Family Next Door which has been adapted into a drama series by the ABC and has consequently gone on to be the fastest growing commissioned drama premiere on ABC TV of all time. Her domestic thrillers have quirky humour, lots of sass and darkly charming undertone, and her new novel Mad Mabel is no exception.

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Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to look back at the biggest tech stories from 2025. From the rise and rise of AI to some of the biggest challenges faced by major stakeholders in the tech world.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Jack Hislop, State Political Reporter in Darwin.

The 1st of January 2026 marks the 125th anniversary of Australia becoming a Commonwealth, when the six British colonies united to form one nation. Michael Adams, creator and host of The Forgotten Australia Podcast joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss this pivotal moment in our history.

Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events, including the controversial Boxing Day Test that lasted just two-days and the fallout over the pitch, plus the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match between Nick Kyrgios and women's world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, and the Sydney to Hobart.

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We're diving into the world of professional matchmaking, and while dating apps dominate the modern dating scene, there's still a thriving industry dedicated to helping people find love the old-fashioned way. Linda Prescott is the founder of Ideal Introductions in Brisbane and has spent years connecting singles and creating countless success stories. There might also be the odd disaster story in there too. 

A new study from the University of Arizona suggests new species are being discovered faster than ever before. Consciousness has puzzled philosophers and scientists alike throughout history, but a new theory is cutting a path through the middle of the discussion in an attempt to explain it. Zoe Keane, ABC science communicator and editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2025 joined Nic Healey on Nightlife.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Charlie Mills, Editor, ABC Pilbara.

When we think of holidays, we often think of long stints away. But can you get a pretty good refresh with just one night? A list of Australia's top 10 overnight hikes has been released and Mel Woodley, the Travel Editor from Time Out Magazine joined Nic Healey on Nightlife.

Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world, and with around seventy per cent of melanomas appearing on highly visible areas like the face, head and neck, many patients' needing life-saving cancer surgery, are left with initial disfigurement as well as impaired vision, breathing, speech or facial movement after. Reconstructive procedures are critical to restoring these essential functions, from blinking to protect the eye, to nasal airflow for breathing, and facial movement for speech and expression.

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