Worthy is all about newsworthy and noteworthy stories gathered and shared from around the world, told in a matter of minutes. Tune into our latest episodes on Laughing Yoga, Thylacine Hunters, mind-reading technology and much, much more.
The Stroke A Chord Choir is believed to be one of the first choirs for stroke survivors with aphasia in the southern hemisphere. This is their story.
A new tinder-style app helping new mothers to get connected and combat postnatal depression is taking the UK and Australia by storm. Worthy speaks to two of the women behind bringing the app Down Under while hearing about their personal experiences, struggles and victories.
Is laughter really contagious? Can you trick your brain into laughing? Can laughter help put a stop to anxiety and depression? Find out when Worthy speaks to one man who is making people laugh all around the world during Laughter Yoga classes.
The search continues for Amelia Earhart - the first female aviator to fly around the world. American historians uncover and share unseen footage showing changes to her potentially fatal changes to her plane, just days before she departed for her doomed voyage.
Calls for national regulations and tougher penalties to put a stop to puppy farms and puppy factories across Australia. We speak to Animals Australia over how to spot a puppy farm that’s contributing to the country’s 8 billion dollar pet industry.
Mental health remains one of the biggest issues facing young Australians, with new data showing 52 per cent are too embarrassed to discuss it or get help. We hear Charlie’s story.
Alexia shines the spotlight on one of television's most important characters, but you'll never see them on your screens.
Worthy speaks to a former Australian detective who investigated multiple attempted murders on sex workers inside Melbourne brothels in the 1970's.
Would you fake a pregnancy? Worthy speaks to the victim of a 6 month pregnancy lie. While a psychotherapist weighs into the sale of fake pregnancy tests and ultrasounds online. A Worthy story not to be missed.
Young Australians are taking up the historic sport of lawn bowls in droves, challenging the "older-generation" perception of the sport, while building friendships with their experienced teammates along the way..
Alexia interviews her father, a former police officer and detective, over an unusual and almost unbelievable story from his time with Victoria Police in Australia.
Paranormal activity and ghost stories feature on this week's episode, with Alexia speaking to a ghost tour guide at Australia's most haunted and historic gaol in Melbourne.
The last surviving Tasmanian Tiger (or Thylacine) is thought to have died out at Hobart Zoo in the 1930's, or is this mysterious marsupial still alive and well somewhere in Australia? We meet the man tracking them down.
In a special adults only episode of Worthy, we examine a famous and historic hoax plus one of the greatest lies we tell, even today. This one is not for the kids.
Controversy surrounding Australia’s refugee policies reaches boiling point – with the government continuing to come under fire from activists, human rights groups and political figures around the world – with many condemning the nation’s treatment of people escaping war and conflict and persecution.
The truth is out there, or at least it is down under– and that is the case according to Australia’s own Ben Hurle, who spends his time living a similar life to fictional investigators from the X-Files. His organisation, created in 2010 responds to possible sightings, and unexplained phenomena in Victoria, a state in Australia’s south-east. His group is part of many organisations around the world striving to uncover and confirm the truth, known as Victorian U-F-O Action.
Worthy looks at the inspirational story of a community radio station and the role it played during one of Australia's biggest disasters - Black Saturday. This episode's release coincides with the 7th anniversary of the Black Saturday Bushfires that claimed the lives of hundreds, while destroying thousands of homes in Victoria, Australia.
WORTHY speaks with Olympic legend Kyle Vander Kuyp and former AFL star Aaron Davey about their elite sporting careers, along with their work to help young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women to achieve their goals
A young film-maker's new approach to finding work in Hollywood has paid off, with the twenty-something student now creating and directing films and music videos with some of the world's biggest bands and talented up-and-coming actors.
Alexia Boland speaks to a blue ribbon body builder who takes on Australia’s best, despite missing part of his arm and relying on a prosthetic in the gym to get his body competition ready. Mr Inspirational is now a health and fitness guru and spreads his motivational and inspirational message.
Alexia Boland shares a psychic reading from her past, while speaking with Skeptics Australia about its $100,000 prize for an medium who can prove they are genuine.
As millions of people around the world battle mental illness, we speak to the people who man the phones of crisis and suicide hotlines, helping people through their darkest hours. WORTHY investigates how these call takers are impacted, and if they themselves struggle after dealing with traumatic calls.
With more than 5 million people in Australia estimated to be child abuse and/or trauma survivors, we investigate the growing and serious issue, speaking with two adult survivors who are campaigning for change and leading the way for those who can't speak. It follows the landmark Royal Commission into child sex abuse in Australia. Tune into a very special WORTHY episode here.
WORTHY speaks to one of the most famous and recognisable voices in the world - the voice of iPhone's Siri. Australian Karen Jacobsen is not just the go-to girl for all of your questions, she also is a singer, songwriter and motivational speaker. We speak to her about her journey to international fame and what she thinks of her success.
WORTHY sat down with former AFL footballer Lance Picioane who has recently opened up about his experience as a professional athlete in the spotlight who was also battling his own demons behind the scenes.
It's not what you say, but how you say it. WORTHY investigates the latest form of technology that actually attempts to read your emotions - and your mind. Developed in Israel, this technology now being used in call-centres, has the ability to change the world, with ethics and power crucial to its success or failure. So tune in to see if you'll let Beyond Verbal's technology know how you feel.
WORTHY tackles the unknown in its first episode ever. Would you ever consider cryonics or freezing yourself in hopes of seeing what the future is like? But what about those you love? We try to answer the questions and investigate just how it all works