Digging Deeper

Shepparton's Nicola Villani was just 15 when she was diagnosed with endometriosis.Now 25, she's on the brink of her sixth surgery in 10 years, yet still sees no end in sight to her pain, only periods of relief.Aside from the physical agony she's endured, the chronic condition has interfered with every other aspect of her life, from school, work, study, social occasions, relationships, holidays and finances to her mental wellness.Listen to her tell her story in this episode of Digging Deeper.

Jess Evans was 32 when she lost her first role model, her best friend, her mum.It was sudden and unexpected and left the only child in a world of grief with limited support.Eventually she found Motherless Daughters Australia, and is now a community representative for the organisation.On the latest episode of Digging Deeper, Jess tells her heartbreaking story of that fateful day and how she coped in the wake of her loss.To learn more about Motherless Daughters Australia, visit www.motherlessdaughters.com.au

Finance guru Jeremy Hall chats with News journalist Bree Harding on the latest episode of Digging Deeper to share some tips on how to make the most of your superannuation, and how to identify and avoid scams.

"I very much believe that life is a journey and death is a part of that, or death is a journey and life is a part of that."Nicole Cleave wears many hats, but perhaps her most fascinating role is as a death walker.On this episode of Digging Deeper, Nicole chats with News journalist Bree Harding to explain what her job entails, why it's important and why a death walker is your friend.

A new Cochlear technology was released earlier this year, completely changing the game for our hearing-impaired community.It's the first major upgrade the Australian-made technology has had in two decades.Goulburn Valley Hearing Clinic audiologist Elizabeth Webster joined us in the studio to explain what it means and how people can go about finding out if they're a suitable candidate for the procedure and device.

Former Australian Army Major James Greenshields was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq.He says the day it happened was the fourth-best day of his life, despite the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder it, among other incidents during his service, brought on.Things got worse before they got better, but now, he helps communities and individuals heal from their own emotional trauma. WARNING: This episode discusses military conflict, death, suicide and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.Support numbers:1300 MILVET (1300 645 838) - Veteran support13 11 14 LIFELINE - Mental health support1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) - Domestic violence support

Country News reporter Geoff Adams talks to Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Lindy Nieuwenhuizen about the new dairy strategy report for the Murray Darling Basin.The report identifies five key strategies for the industry, and makes some surprising discoveries about dairy in the basin region.

On the latest episode of Digging Deeper, the Seymour Telegraph's cadet journalist Billie Davern discusses all things AI with Sarah Barnbrook, founder of online harm prevention charity Away From Keyboard. Sarah, whose deep knowledge and personal experience inform her advocacy work, speaks on what to look out for when faced with this rapidly expanding technology, and what can and should be done to protect vulnerable people from harm.Find Sarah by heading to afk.org.au