Nightlife
Episodes
Anniversary Album: Crowded House - Crowded House
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the debut self-titled debut album from Crowded Hosue as the anniversary album this week
What to Watch on TV with Nancy Hansch
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get stuck with what to watch on TV? Let Nancy Hansch help you find a new show with her super-power, suggesting TV shows!
Conversion to Motown: Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before they hit the road for 15 dates around the country on their 'Green Electric Tour', Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca joined Bern Young to go throu...
The Nightlife Pop Quiz
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Future of Work
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does working in 2026 look like? Will AI change how we work, where we work and the jobs that will exist?
When the predators leave: How a Galapagos island's lost wildlife is returning
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible comeback of native animals on the Galapagos island, Floreana.
Personality tests
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why personality tests keep sucking us in.
The Writers: Dervla McTiernan
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller writer, Dervla McTiernan, runs through a few of the books that have helped her as a writer.
Christmas beetle numbers
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas beetles are as Christmasy as the season, but are their numbers falling? We hear the latest data from a count that tracks the numbers
The Mighty Challenge
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of obscure and specific things with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge! How will you fare?
Volunteering
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a student seeking experience, a retiree giving back or a newcomer wanting to connect, volunteering unites people of every generation a...
Archibald Prize heads to Shepparton
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning in 1921, The Archibald Prize is one of Australia's longest running painting prizes. Since its inception, it has highlighted figures from al...
Nightlife Foreign Correspondent — Myanmar Election
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About a week ago polls closed on the first phase of voting in Myanmar's first election since the military overthrew the democratically elected govern...
The Mighty Challenge
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
2025 in Review: Bridget Murphy, ABC Newcastle.
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife Health — Perimenopause and Menopause
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suspecting you might be having symptoms of perimenopause or menopause can be an awkward conversation to have with family and friends, and unfortunate...
A Brain That Breathes
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed with everyday life, how would you like a brain that breathes? Jodi Wilson, author of the bo...
Nightlife Economics with Greg Jericho
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute joined Nic Healey on Nightlife with the latest economic ne...
The Mighty Challenge
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
2025 in Review: Jack Mckay, State Political Reporter for ABC News in Queensland
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife History - 100th Anniversary of the Film, Battleship Potemkin
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Mammalian Meat and Tick Allergy
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 sy...
Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Nic Healey on Nightlife to review the latest to watch
The Mighty Challenge
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Sports Analysis with Ken Piesse
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 event...
2025 in Review: Claire Simmonds from ABC Coffs Coast
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife Travel — Flea Markets
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nightlife Science with Charley Lineweaver
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Health Benefits of Immersion in the Natural World
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
The Mighty Challenge
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Sunday Science: Bogposting, sea sponge wigs, slo-mo snakebits and the biggest spider web ever
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 fu...
This Week in History: Galileo
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For 'This Week in History' tonight, we're setting our sights out into the solar system.
Embracing Boredom
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm bored!" They're the two words no parents or grandparents ever want to hear... especially during summer holidays.
The Nightlife History Quiz
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is the romantic-comedy dead?
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if there are no more…new rom-coms?
The Playlist: Trent Dalton
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Pop Quiz
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things pop culture with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife Pop Quiz!
The future of our homes
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the Jetsons? The cartoon series about the misadventures of a futuristic family.
The Writers: Peter Fitzsimons
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This bestselling author is a prolific writer - a well known journalist and columnist - he has a passion for telling Australian stories of great men a...
The science of mosquitoes
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Mighty Challenge - Friday 2 January
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Motortorque with Toby Hagon
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Nightlife Crime — The Bank Robbers Boy's
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 polic...
2025 in Review: Monte Bovill, ABC Canberra Newsroom
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife International Affairs — Taiwan
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It might be a new year but tensions in the Taiwan strait continue as Beijing aggressively asserts its presence. China has recently launched a militar...
The Mighty Challenge
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
2025 in Review: Adam Langenberg, ABC's State Political Reporter in Hobart
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife Economics with Daniel Ziffer
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Ziffer, Business Reporter for Digital and National News here at the ABC joined Nic Healey on Nightlife looking at the biggest business stories...
Literary Lunch – Sally Hepworth
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mighty Challenge
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to look back at the biggest tech st...
2025 in Review: Jack Hislop, State Political Reporter in Darwin
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife History — 125th Anniversary of Federation
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 1st of January 2026 marks the 125th anniversary of Australia becoming a Commonwealth, when the six British colonies united to form one nation. Mi...
Matchmaking — Finding Love the Old-Fashioned Way
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the world of professional matchmaking, and while dating apps dominate the modern dating scene, there's still a thriving industry de...
Sports Analysis with Ken Piesse
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 even...
The Mighty Challenge
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
The Mighty Challenge
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
2025 in Review: Charlie Mills, Editor, ABC Pilbara
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife Travel — Australia's Top 10 Overnight Hikes
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
Nightlife Science with Zoe Kean
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new study from the University of Arizona suggests new species are being discovered faster than ever before. Consciousness has puzzled philosophers ...
Facial Reconstruction Following Melanoma Treatment
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
How the Lumière brothers revolutionized the entertainment industry
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The night that cinema was born
The Nightlife Pop Quiz
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things pop culture with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife Pop Quiz!
The Nightlife Mighty Challenge
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nightlife Foreign Correspondent — Pakistan
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is different in many other countries of the world. How do Christians living in Pakistan celebrate it? Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has ...
The Mighty Challange
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
History of Christmas Traditions
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Yule Log to Mistletoe, Christmas Carols to Hanging Stockings, Christmas has a long history of traditions. Where did they come from, and what are...
2025 in Review: Thomas Kelsall, ABC's State Political Reporter in Adelaide.
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
The Mighty Challenge
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Literary Lunch with Bryan Brown
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s a multi-talented actor, producer and now crime fiction author. His recently released novel, "The Hidden", centres on a small village on the NS...
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
Nightlife Food — Surviving Christmas Lunch
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Santa Claus isn't the only person feeling the pressure tonight with many people working long hours to prepare a delicious Christmas lunch for a large...
Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Nic Healey on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.
Nightlife History — The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, or BMI, is celebrating 165 years since its reading room first opened in December 1860. It's the oldest surviving c...
Caravanning 101
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caravanning isn't just a holiday, it's a lifestyle that's booming across the country. From families looking for affordable adventures to retirees emb...
2025 in Review: Rhiannon Shine, ABC WA, Chief Reporter
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mighty Challenge
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Sports Analysis with Ken Piesse
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 event...
Nightlife Travel - European Christmas Markets
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever spent a run up to Christmas in Europe, you'll know there are many towns and cities that have fantastic Christmas markets. Roderick Eim...
2025 in Review: Nick Dole, State Political Reporter, ABC News in Sydney
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 /...
Nightlife Science
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, joined Nightlife with some of the ...
Surviving the Family at Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is just around the corner, and while the ads show us picture-perfect families gathered around the table, the reality can be a bit more comp...
The Mighty Challenge
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
The Nightlife History Quiz
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Nightlife Pop Quiz
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Haul Away: A conversion to Sea Shanties
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fisherman’s Friends share the music that moved ships
Stars of the screen lost in 2025
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Reiner, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton were among the big names who passed away in 2025
How has parenting changed?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From authoritarian to 'gentle', parenting has certainly changed over the decades.
A 'refuge' for young girls in trouble: writer Lyn Yeowart explores the era when young pregnant girls were 'hidden away' in shame
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 50s and 60s a culture of shame surrounded the teenage girls who found themselves pregnant out of wedlock.
The Mighty Challenge - Friday 19 December
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Suza...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra....
Nightlife Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has served the BBC a $10 billion dollar lawsuit for charges including defamation. It comes in the same week as the UK Government anno...
The Mighty Challenge Thursday December 18th 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cl...
Motortorque with Toby Hagon
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Deciphering the Australian Content Requirement Bill
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Clark is joined by Matthew Deaner from Screen Producers Australia to discuss the changes and the new way forward for Aussie productions.
Nightlife Health - Warming Up
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new global study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shed some light on benefits of warming up.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Ron Mizen - Australian Financial Review
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, ...
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
The Mighty Challenge Wednesday December 17th 2025
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cl...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst with the Australia Institute and contributing editor for ...