Latest interviews
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![Karl Fender Architect]()
Karl Fender on the Rise and Fall of the Great Australian Dream
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![Iain Rowe]()
Never lose that skill: Iain Rowe on AI, Imagination and the Future of Architecture
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![John Brumby]()
Former Premier John Brumby on Leadership & Learning in the Age of AI
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![Tony Wright]()
Tony Wright on the Craft of Journalism Past, Present and Future
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![Alatun Noor Moon]()
Can AI help in Bangladesh’s busiest hospitals and beyond?
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![Dr Leo Ng]()
Dr Leo Ng on Design Thinking and AI in Research, Teaching & Health
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![Richard Blanch]()
A genial GP on what the AI revolution will (and won't ever) change in medicine
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![Tony Flanagan]()
Robot physios have arrived, but are they really the future?
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![Craig Connelly]()
Former Ian Potter Foundation CEO Craig Connelly on philanthropy & AI
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![Serrryn Eagleson]()
Fieldnotes from the AI Frontline: What the Pasig River Digital Twin Reveals About the Future of Construction
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![Cris Sierra]()
From Hidden Experiments to Real-World Examples: How AI is Reshaping Construction Behind the Scenes
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![Elizabeth Oswald]()
From real to surreal: the changing face of photography
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![Adam Jordan]()
Adam Jordan: what’s holding prefab back and why it matters for Australia’s housing crisis
Construction + tech
A six-part AI insights series for Procore Technologies
Industry insights
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![Article headline: Laying the Foundations: Reforms to Unlock Prefab at Scale]()
Laying the Foundations: Reforms to Unlock Prefab at Scale
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![Procore website screenshot with an article about mental health]()
The Mental Health Reckoning in Construction: How Workforce Wellbeing Powers People, Projects and Productivity
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![Procore article screenshot with a photo of Craig Dunlop]()
Regulation vs Reality: Why Relationships Still Rule Construction Payments
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![Melbourne Build Expo prefab panel]()
Future of Housing Summit 2025: What's Holding Prefab Back
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![Pasig River Manila]()
Fieldnotes from the AI Frontline: What the Pasig River Digital Twin Reveals About the Future of Construction
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![Cris Sierra]()
From Hidden Experiments to Real-World Examples: How AI is Reshaping Construction Behind the Scenes
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![Melbourne skyline at night with Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River]()
Navigating the Digital Revolution in Construction Now
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![Article with headline: Payment Hold-ups: How More Talk, Better Tech and an Eye on Time Can Help]()
Payment Hold-ups: How More Talk, Better Tech and an Eye on Time Can Help
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![Article headline: Great On The Tools, Behind On The Books: Why Business Know-how Matters More Than Ever]()
Great On The Tools, Behind On The Books: Why Business Know-how Matters More Than Ever
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![https://www.procore.com/en-au/library/workforce-not-just-a-people-problem]()
It’s Not a People Problem: What’s Driving Construction’s Workforce Crisis — and How We Can Start to Turn It Around
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![City scape with apartments and buildings at sunset]()
Uncovering Why Biophilic Design Matters More Than You Think – And How You Can Use It Today
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![Article headline: Proof vs Popular Perception: Busting the Myths That Are Holding Prefab Back]()
Proof vs Popular Perception: Busting the Myths That Are Holding Prefab Back
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![Article headline: From Projects to Pipelines: How Prefab Could Reshape Residential Construction]()
From Projects to Pipelines: How Prefab Could Reshape Residential Construction
“Working with Shauna is an absolute pleasure. She has a wonderful ability to draw out the right information from people and turn it into a story that is compelling and really resonates. She brings curiosity, patience, and genuine interest to every conversation, allowing her to connect with people and uncover stories others might miss. She is a true asset to any project.”
Media coverage
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![Insight+ screenshot of older person's hands resting on a walking stick]()
MJA Insight+: Latest global evidence shows exercise, dairy-rich diet and vitamin D can help reduce falls in aged care homes
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![The Conversation Improving Public Health Communication: Lessons from COVID-19 for Future Pandemics]()
Improving Public Health Communication: Lessons from COVID-19 for Future Pandemics
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![Life Matters ABC Radio]()
RN Life Matters: The simple solutions that could help reduce depression in aged care
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![Knee and syringle]()
New Cochrane review weighs up the latest evidence on stem cell injections for osteoarthritis
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![Packets of antidepressants]()
Channel 9 News: Australians taking antidepressants longer than necessary
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![ABC News story on aged care]()
ABC News: Half of Australia’s aged care residents experiene depression. It’s clear how their mental health could be improved.
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![ABC Radio ABC RN Health Report: Omega-3 supplements don't protect against heart attack or stroke]()
ABC RN Health Report: Omega-3 supplements don't protect against heart attack or stroke
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![The Conversation: Big data can improve health but first we need to build the foundations]()
The Conversation: Big data can improve health but first we need to build the foundations
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![RRR Radio: Professor Sunil Bhar on the high level of depression in aged care homes and what research on psychotherapy tells us]()
RRR Radio: Professor Sunil Bhar on the high level of depression in aged care homes and what research on psychotherapy tells us
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![Guardian article with a photo of pills]()
The Guardian: Urgent need to find safe ways for patients to withdraw from antidepressants
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![ABC Radio’s All in the mind: Young people and depression]()
ABC Radio’s All in the mind: Young people and depression
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![Depressed older person looking out a window]()
The Mandarin: Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help.
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![The Conversation: Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren’t very effective in kids and teens. What can be done instead?]()
The Conversation: Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren’t very effective in kids and teens. What can be done instead?
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![Latest research finds lack of good evidence on safe ways to come off antidepressants]()
Latest research finds lack of good evidence on safe ways to come off antidepressants
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![New York Times: Omega-3s may lower the risk of pre-term birth]()
New York Times: Omega-3s may lower the risk of pre-term birth
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![Hope, hype and uncertainty around stem cell injections for common joint disease]()
Croakey Health Media: Hope, hype and uncertainty around stem cell injections for common joint disease
“Shauna secured global media coverage for our research, and our Altmetric score went from 38 to 99. This incredible impact speaks volumes about Shauna’s way with words, numbers and creative strategies that make complex topics accessible for audiences worldwide. Here in Australia, publishing our own piece in ‘The Conversation’ made all the difference.”
Podcasts
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![Norman Swan]()
Norman Swan | ABC Health Reporter
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![John Ioannidis]()
John Ioannidis | Scientist, polymath & poet
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![Fiona Godlee - ep 1 The Recommended Dose]()
Fiona Godlee | Editor in Chief, The BMJ
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![Julian Elliott]()
Julian Elliott | Doctor, researcher & living evidence architect
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![Liam Mannix]()
Liam Mannix | National health editor, The Age & Sydney Morning Herald
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![Professor Lisa Bera, Episode 3, The Recommended Dose]()
Lisa Bero | Scientist & researcher
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![Professor Jimmy Volmink]()
Jimmy Volmink | Global public health expert
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![Man with white hair and beard wearing a dark shirt smiles outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.]()
Paul Glasziou | Global evidence (& surfing) guru
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![Prathap Tharyan]()
Prathap Tharyan | Psychiatrist, researcher & singer
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![Sarah Moss]()
Sarah Moss | Author
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![Rita Redberg | Cardiologist & media commentator]()
Rita Redberg | Cardiologist & media commentator
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![Alexandra Barratt]()
Alexandra Barratt | Doctor, researcher & journalist
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![Gordon Guyatt]()
Gordon Guyatt | Godfather of Evidence Based Medicine
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![Iona Heath]()
Iona Heath | GP, writer & literature enthusiast
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![Jeremy Grimshaw]()
Jeremy Grimshaw | Scientist, researcher & Formula 1 aficionado
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![David Tovey]()
David Tovey | Editor in Chief, Cochrane Library
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![Marion Nestle]()
Marion Nestle | Nutrition scientist & researcher
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![Arnav Agarwal]()
Arnav Agarwal | Doctor & poet
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![Fran Baum]()
Fran Baum | Public Health expert
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![David Moher]()
David Moher | Researcher & methodologist
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![Sir Iain Chalmers | Founder of the Cochrane Collaboration]()
Sir Iain Chalmers | Cochrane & James Lind Alliance Founder
“The success of our podcast owes everything to Shauna’s talent, creativity and professionalism – from concept, research and writing to production and promotion, we couldn’t be happier.”
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