We’ve all heard stories about the Global Financial Crisis and how it has hurt Australian jobs, industries and the economy. But how often do we think about young people and their transition to work or study during an economic collapse? A report from the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) shows the number of teenagers not in full-time work or study has reached 16.4 per cent, a jump of 3 per cent since the start of the Global Financial Crisis. These levels are at their highest since the previous recession of the 90s. Featured in this story: Dr LUCAS WALSH, Director of Research at the Foundation for Young Australians.

This Saturday in Adelaide will see a rally where many different groups will come together to protest, The agendas are varied- dams, fishing, desalination - but the underlying theme is the same – water. Ian Douglas from Fair Use Water Australia and John Caldecott from South Australia's Water Action Coalition joined Annie Hastwell in the Wire studios earlier this afternoon – John explained why these different groups have brought their protest together

Sleep experts gathered in Melbourne today for The Australasian Sleep Conference. On the agenda is Narcolepsy, a disorder which often goes undetected by doctors. There are many misconceptions presented in film, pop culture and the media about the problem and little information makes it to light surrounding the struggle Narcolepsy presents in completing the ordinary tasks many take for granted. In this story: Dorothy Bruck, Head of the School of Psychology at Victoria University and Francis Beacom, who suffers from Narcolepsy.

Wave energy is one of those alternative energy technologies that hasn’t had much attention, until now. But at Port Kembla, south of Sydney, it’s already being trialled. If it works wave energy has the potential to power an entire coastal town. Featured in this story: ALI BALGOI, Wave power technology developer.

Reading is a popular and timeless leisure activity. However, new technology is changing the way we read books and newspapers. The Age Newspaper is even launching a new mobile book, delivered to subscribers' mobile phones. It's another way newspapers are branching out and embracing new media to broaden their reach. But how does the public feel about reading from a computer screen? Featured in story: Editor of New Media at the Age, Michael Short and people from the streets of Adelaide.