What is it like to witness a serious crime or traumatic event? And how reliable are eyewitnesses? Jenny Brockie meets Westgate Bridge murder witness Michael Piacentini; workplace murder witness Robert Strange; KA Whyte, who testified in the manslaughter trial of former Comancheros bikie boss Mick Hawi; and forensic psychologist and UNSW professor Richard Kemp.

What is it like to witness a serious crime or traumatic event? And how reliable are eyewitnesses? Jenny Brockie meets Westgate Bridge murder witness Michael Piacentini; workplace murder witness Robert Strange; KA Whyte, who testified in the manslaughter trial of former Comancheros bikie boss Mick Hawi; and forensic psychologist and UNSW professor Richard Kemp.

Jenny Brockie explores the stories of five women who speak about discovering their partners' other lives, and how they dealt with that deception.

What happens after reuniting with someone, following a long period of separation? Meet the Somali refugee family reunited in Australia after eight years apart; the Greek man who met his biological brothers for the fist time at age 25 after learning the woman he'd known as his mother was in fact his biological aunt; a recovering addict who avoided her twin sister's attempts to contact her for 13 years; and the Look Me in the Eye participant who tried to reconnect with the father who walked out on her family. Jenny Brockie takes a look at what happens when people reunite after spending a long time apart, whether it be after a conflict or after a rift is opened.

How are couples making marriages work when they've met online, lived in different countries and don't share a common language? Seeking out a foreign husband or wife is nothing new - hopeful singles have long looked overseas for a suitable spouse, and maybe a better life. But thanks to the boom in online and mobile dating, it's never been easier to look for love further afield. And while local dating sites and apps mean you're only ever one swipe away from your next hookup, the stakes are considerably higher when you're wooing someone in a foreign country whom you've never met and don't share a language with. Not all is fair in love and visas. Marrying someone after a short period of time can be a big risk, and it can be difficult to know if you're being taken advantage of. And getting to know your new partner when you don't have a common language can be a problem that persists for years. With international dating sites reporting growing subscriptions each year - along with the rising number of couples meeting and marrying through them - Insight asks: Why do people look for a partner overseas? What happens when they find one? And how do they make it work?

Jenny Brockie takes a look at what happens when sexual assault is reported and the alarming numbers behind it. She speaks to victims of sexual assault, and they discuss their lives post-attack. Victims tell Insight that while the process can be traumatising, changes to the legal system have made it easier to go through it in some cases, but often the cross examination process is a reason why some never want to see the inside of a court room.

How do young people get on with life after having had cancer? With technology improving, currently 88 percent of teens and young adults will fight off cancer but two thirds of those survivors will experience at least one chronic health issue as a result of their treatment. Insight examines why dealing with cancer is different for young people. We ask what it's like dealing with the physical and emotional scars left by what could have killed you, and does that experience change when you still have so much life left ahead of you?

When 40-year-old Emma swiped right on Tinder at work one night, she wasn't expecting the first date to result in a baby, but it did. Once the initial shock of finding out she was pregnant had worn off, Emma found herself coming to terms with being bound to a stranger for the rest of her child's life. She's now co-parenting her six-month-old daughter with a man she's still getting to know. In this episode of Insight, we hear from a number of women and men whose one-night stand, fling or 'friends with benefits' hook-up accidentally resulted in parenthood. But is a 'Tinder surprise' baby just a modern label for an age-old issue that many face at some stage of their lives - an unplanned pregnancy? This Insight episode asks, what's it like having an unplanned child with someone you hardly know?

How far can you push your body until it hits a wall? More punters are testing their limits of endurance, but at what cost? Insight talks to competitors about what drives them to the edge.

Nearly 2 percent of Australians have some sort of intersex variation. It's as common as people with red hair. Intersex advocates are calling for a ban of surgery on intersex infants and say procedures on people before they are old enough to consent are a violation of human rights. However, doctors say any ban would affect many families and individuals who are happy with the surgery they had as children. This week Insight speaks to people who are intersex about how they navigate life and the medical system.

What's it like growing up in a stepfamily? Every family has inherent tensions but what happens when your parents split up and re-partner and your family now includes a stepparent and their kids? Just over a quarter of a million Australian kids now live in stepfamilies, but combining children from different parents into one big family can be full of surprises and challenges. Insight meets a stepfamily of seven kids ranging in age from 12 to 18 who call themselves "The Brady Bunch plus one".

Where do women draw the line on sexual harassment in the workplace? Compliments about what people are wearing, jokes, and even flirting are a normal part of most workplaces. When does behaviour cross the line and become sexual harassment? How much does it matter who the person is? The majority of people who experience sexual harassment do not report it, according to a national phone survey. Hear the lengths people are going to in order to avoid making an official complaint. What would you do if the person harassing you was in a more senior position, or your boss? If inappropriate behaviour is common in your workplace, how do you change an entire culture?

Are we entering the age of no retirement? The age we can access the pension will rise to 70 by 2035. Many of us are living longer and healthier lives so the expectation and reality is that most of us will work on later in life. But that's not always easy as age discrimination, health issues, caring responsibilities and attitudes towards growing older often get in the way. Many older Australians need to work and want to work but are being forced out of the workplace and finding it hard to get back in. This week Insight examines how we remain engaged, relevant and productive at work as long as we want to and need to.

Recent statistics from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education show drinking is on the rise among mid-life women. Why are women drinking more in later life? This week, Insight explores the reasons why.

Judges, barristers and court transcribers reveal what it's like to work in criminal law, from how they handle the sordid, lurid details to the complex, nefarious characters they come across.

How old is too old to have a child? This week on Insight we explore the trend of the older parenthood. Is it better late than never? While Australia's overall birth rate continues to fall, older mothers are bucking the trend. The fertility rate for mothers aged 45-49 doubled between 2004-2014. We speak to older mothers, including comedian Mary Coustas, who became a mother via IVF at 49; older fathers such as Kevin King who became a dad again at 70; and the children of older parents such as Ozzie Colley whose father was 92 at the time of his birth.

How do you rebound from failure? Failure - we fret it, we shun it, and we question ourselves whenever it happens. But can failure be a blessing in disguise? Former Socceroos skipper Paul Wade, Showpo's Jane Lu, the Leyland Brothers' Mal Leyland, and Miss Chu's Nahji Chu join Insight and discuss the concept of failure. How does it feel to lose everything? And what does it take to bounce back?

How do you deal with the unanswered questions when someone you love goes missing? This week on Insight: living with the unknown when someone you love goes missing. Australia has around 1800 long-term missing people. For their families and loved ones, the ambiguity surrounding their fate can be a living nightmare. 'Ambiguous loss' differs from the grief experienced when a loved one dies because there is no verification of death, no body to mourn. It freezes the grieving process and prevents resolution. And it can get worse because you don't have all the pieces of the puzzle to accept what's happened. This week Insight takes you inside the lives of families living with ambiguous loss.

Every day, we encounter different messages and strategies about how to live a healthy lifestyle. Public health messages aiming to address the obesity epidemic have increased our health awareness, while bloggers and social media personalities share their advice on what they think is best for our bodies. Almost two thirds of Australians are overweight or obese. But disordered eating, according to some experts, is on the rise and in need of more attention. What happens when the drive to be healthy becomes unhealthy? This week on Insight, we hear from people whose healthy habits have strayed into the dangerous territory of disordered eating. At what point did they tip over into being unhealthy? And how have they dealt with it?

Why do so many Australians have poor literacy? We may not be aware of it, but most of us know someone who struggles with reading and writing. Around 44 percent of adult Australians have literacy levels that make everyday tasks - like filling out a form or reading a prescription - very difficult. Sadly, our numeracy levels are worse with over half of Australian adults scoring low on international surveys. Literacy standards in 21st century Australia have increased dramatically. Computers and our digital age demand high-level literacy skills, while jobs that may have required minimal reading or writing now involve extra checks and balances like filling out OH&S reports. But low literacy goes far beyond simply being able to read and write. Individuals with gaps in literacy are more likely to be vulnerable to social exclusion, and unemployment. Businesses also suffer with 93 percent of employers reporting low levels of literacy and numeracy were impacting their business. Yet despite almost one-in-two people having gaps in their literacy skills, this world remains largely hidden to those of us who are lucky enough to be confident in our reading and writing skills. This week Insight speaks to a number of Australians from all ages and backgrounds who have lived a life with low literacy in a world that assumes that they don't exist.

Why are more older women becoming homeless? This week on Insight, we reveal the true extent of a hidden issue: women and homelessness. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data shows the number of women over 55 accessing support for homelessness is increasing at a faster rate than it is for men. Experts say this is a growing problem that should be getting urgent attention from policy makers. Support services say women in this age group are more likely to be the hidden homeless; not sleeping rough on the street but house-sitting, couch-surfing, living in cars or moving between their friends' and children's homes. Many of these women have led 'traditional' lives - they've been employed most of their life, raised children, cared for ageing parents and paid taxes. But as they age, their health deteriorates, work opportunities slow and rents rise, they find themselves unable to afford a roof over their head. Our guests explain how it could happen to anyone. Di Hill, Christine Kent and Kath Reynders share their stories this week on Insight; the stories of the increasing number of older women on the edge.

Are our soldiers equipped for the transition to everyday life? Veterans groups say around 30 percent of veterans in Australia are unemployed. That's much higher than the national unemployment rate of 5.6 percent. A veteran's problems can often be made worse when applying for compensation with the Department of Veterans Affairs with some claims taking years to be processed and paid. The RSL was once the place veterans turned to for support after their service but that's changed. There are now more than 3000 ex-service organisations and many veterans say the RSL is outdated doesn't represent the modern veteran. This week, Insight speaks with veterans James Hancock, Kiel Goodman and Brad Watts to see how prepared they were for civilian life and what can be done to make it easier.

Please note this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault. "What happens if you decide halfway through sex that you don't want to do it?" asks Insight host Jenny Brockie. This week on Insight, young people dish the dirt on sex and sexting. Not the mechanics of it, but what it's like to navigate sexual encounters and how you work out whether or not you've got the green light to go ahead and have sex.

What's it like to be a teen parent? This week on Insight, we hear from teenagers about what it's like to become a parent before you planned to. How do you decide what to do? What happens when your world finds out? And how are you treated when you become a parent?

What's it like growing up with a sibling with a disability? Around 1.4 million Australians have a profound or severe disability. Siblings play a vital role in their early lives, but little is known about their experience. How do they view their relationship? What role do they expect to play in their brother's or sister's adult life? This week on Insight, we hear how Jodie Chambers, Luke Thorne, Sarah McCarthy, Yvonne Whittaker-Rush and other siblings deal with the many and varied experiences of growing up and growing older with brothers and sisters with disabilities.

In a world awash with bogus news, dubious sources and noisy opinions, Stan Grant brings Australian audiences the essential context they need to separate facts from fiction on the important issues of the day.

Councils 'Will Scrap Recycling' The emerging crisis caused by China's decision to stop accepting waste for recycling will only get worse if no domestic solution is found, with more councils expected to scrap their recycling programs. Did Downer Meet Trump Campaigner Papadopoulos? Australia's high commissioner to the UK, Alexander Downer, joins 7.30 to discuss George Papadopoulos, Australia's chances of becoming a republic and Tony Abbott. Was Government Too Slow on Banking Royal Commission? For 18 months the Turnbull Government resisted calls for a banking royal commission on the basis that it wouldn't reveal anything new. Just a few weeks into the hearings, even the most hardened critics of the finance industry confess they're been surprised by the revelations. And that's creating problems for the Government about whether it was too slow to act. Australian Nun Faces Deportation from Philippines Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to deport a 71-year-old Australian nun for "illegal political activity". He's accused Sister Patricia Fox of being an "undesirable alien", apparently for her work with the poor and oppressed.

Panellists: Andrew Leigh, shadow assistant treasurer; Fiona Nash, former Nationals senator; Rebecca Huntley, social researcher and writer; Jill Sheppard, lecturer, Australian National University; and John Roskam, executive director, Institute of Public Affairs.

There are millions of dollars being made in the Australian marijuana business but these entrepreneurs and investors aren't risking jail to make their fortunes. They're betting big on the home grown medicinal marijuana industry and riding the "pot stock" boom.

The Behind the News team reports on concerns about the number of anterior cruciate ligament injuries amongst school children; meet the high school students studying the waters around Tasmania's Mariah Island as part of a course in marine biology; plus a wrap-up of the day's news.

Back in the '70s, Australia fell in love with Susan Hannaford - Kitty in the hugely successful TV series, The Sullivans. A lot has changed since then. Hannaford fell in love with the idea of fame and fortune, reinventing herself as an American property tycoon. She has created a bizarre world of her own, where she's certainly the most famous inhabitant. But how much is legal, or even real?

Deadly Danger The problem with the word influenza is its misappropriated meaning. We get a cough or cold and then wrongly moan that we've got the flu. It's a mistake which means we don't take the real flu seriously enough, even though last year it killed 1100 Australians and put another 30,000 in hospital. It's a deadly danger but there is some good news. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Karl Stefanovic reports how scientists are working on a super vaccine to beat the different and often mutating strains of the virus. It is hoped that the new vaccine will be much more effective and longer lasting than the current annual flu jab. In the meantime, Australians need to do all they can to avoid the flu. On the Brink There is no diplomatic way of saying it: Russia and the West are heading to war. Last week's US-led airstrikes on Syria infuriated Moscow. But last month the West was equally enraged at the attempted assassination of a former Russian spy in the UK, using a nerve agent. That incident caused farcical tit-for-tat expulsions of Russian and Western diplomats in nearly 30 countries. So far no leaders are willing to blink or back down, but they do want to be heard. Vladimir Putin's man in Canberra, ambassador Grigory Logvinov, warns that Australia's blind support of Russia's enemies is helping to bring the world closer to global nuclear conflict. Being Barry Forget housewife superstar Dame Edna Everage and cultural attache Sir Les Patterson, Barry Humphries has another extraordinary character to add to his act. Himself. After 60 years of revealing his genius through others, audiences will now get to know the real Barry Humphries. And in a career as successful as his there's plenty to know, including how his demons almost destroyed him. But as Barry tells Liz Hayes in a candid and sometimes naughty interview, nothing can beat his addiction to making people laugh.

The Last Charge On a hillside near Bathurst, sculptor Harrie Fasher has created a striking memorial to the Australian Light Horse and the last great cavalry charge at Beersheba. Hero Dirt Five years ago the old tin-mining town of Derby was a ghost town. But a move to construct some mountain bike trails helped trigger an economic revival. The town is now booming and has been transformed into a world-class biking destination. Au Naturel Fish bladders, bone marrow and milk protein are just some of the animal-derived agents that might be incorporated in the winemaking process. As demand for animal-friendly products increases, so too are the number of wineries using alternative production methods to create vegan wine.

Barrie Cassidy presents Australia's most popular political program. We interview the key players, providing analysis, opinion and robust debate from the country's leading political commentators.

The Behind the News team reports on a lawsuit against the Royal Australian Mint, which has been accused of infringing the Royal Canadian Mint's patent on a coin colouring process to create its Possum Magic limited edition coins; visit Argentina's first sustainable school, built from traditional and recycled products; plus a wrap-up of the day's news.

In a world awash with bogus news, dubious sources and noisy opinions, Stan Grant brings Australian audiences the essential context they need to separate facts from fiction on the important issues of the day.

The Behind the News team reports on new research on the effect of the 2016 heatwave that caused coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, which was worse than previously thought; learn why the Ipswich City Council has decided to stop its recycling program amid China's decision to stop importing Australia's recyclables; meet the young girls learning to take over their family's sugar cane farm; plus a wrap-up of the day's news.

James Comey interview Former FBI chief James Comey talks to Leigh Sales about Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Russian interference and the FBI investigations.

On a secret mission to kidnap a Nazi ocelot rumoured to know the codes to a submarine, a team of British commandos parachute into Berlin Zoo behind enemy lions.

In a world awash with bogus news, dubious sources and noisy opinions, Stan Grant brings Australian audiences the essential context they need to separate facts from fiction on the important issues of the day.

Indigenous Runner Takes on Boston Marathon Zibeon Fielding has gone from the red dirt of Mimili in outback Australia to the cold wet streets of the US to compete in the gruelling Boston Marathon. Part of former champion Robet De Castella's Indigenous Marathon Foundation, he's running to raise money for diabetes sufferers in his community - and be a role model for his young daughter. Irwin to Receive Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, died 12 years ago. Now he's getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Terri Irwin reflects on her husband's legacy. Former FBI Boss Questions if Trump is Fit for Office Leigh Sales talks about the reaction to James Comey's book covering his dealings with Donald Trump, as she prepares to interview the former FBI chief. A Regional WA Town Fighting Back Against Ice Barely a week goes by without another expose of hopeless addiction and lives destroyed by the drug ice. But in regional WA, where consumption of the drug is almost double the national average, one community is fighting back. Former addicts and their families are behind a push to get more users into rehab. AMP Customers Charged for Financial Advice Never Received One of the country's oldest and most trusted financial institutions charged thousands of customers for nothing, misled the corporate regulator and them tried to cover it up. AMP is the first financial institution to be questioned by the banking Royal Commission over the fee-for-no-service scandal.

The Behind the News team reports on the Greens' campaign to get the Great Australian Bite onto UNESCO's World Heritage list, to protect the unique animals that live there; meet five little penguins as they're returned to the wild after being rehabilitated by Taronga Zoo; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sports results.

Chinese New Year isn't just a holiday - it's the largest annual human migration on Earth. We follow two workers as they travel across the country to their home town, the only time all year they'll see their children.

Meet Australia's Oldest Surf Life Saver For seven decades, Bruce Robertson has kept watch over generations of beach swimmers - he's Australia's oldest surf life saver. But at the age of 87, he's now too old to drive himself to the beach. Greens Call for Cannabis Legalisation Greens leader Richard Di Natale is leading a push to legalise recreational cannabis in Australia. Survivor Describes Rebuilding Life After Deadly Plane Crash After a plane crash in Indonesia left her with shocking injuries and killed 21 others, Australian journalist Cynthia Banham says it took her years to rebuild her life. Haven't Had a Wage Rise in a While? You're Not Alone Wage growth in Australia is at historic lows. While wage earners find it harder to make ends meet, the issue has become a political headache for the Turnbull government. But some economists argue that stagnant wages are actually driving an employment boom.

The Behind the News team reports on the conservation program to save Australia's critically endangered orange-bellied parrot, where only 50 birds survived in the wild before 15 more were released recently; learn about the growth of Australian rules football in Australia as young Sandy Bay Football Club player Maisie explains what she likes about the sport and the AFLW; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sports results.

Andrew Denton sits opposite a range of fascinating people and try to find out what makes them tick. Guests include Cate and Bronte Campbell, plus Robert Plant.

Musical Talent Runs in Bradman Family Greta Bradman, Sir Donald Bradman's granddaughter, is one of Australia's most celebrated opera singers. And as 7.30's Mon Schafter found out, musical talent runs in the family. Our Recycling Could Soon be Headed for Landfill Australia's recycling system has been thrown into crisis, with the very real possibility that some of our recyclable waste could soon be headed for landfill. Port Augusta Power Station Clean-up 'Taking Too Long' The clean-up of decommissioned coal-fired power stations is a new challenge for Australia, and one regional South Australian community says it's being denied clean air because of problems with remediation. Will US-led Strike on Syria Make Difference? Just over a week after a suspected poison gas attack, the heart of Syria's chemical weapons program lies in ruins, according to the US military, after the UK and France joined a US-led missile strike. Military analyst Justin Bronk joins 7.30 from London to discuss what happened.

In a world awash with bogus news, dubious sources and noisy opinions, Stan Grant brings Australian audiences the essential context they need to separate facts from fiction on the important issues of the day.

The Behind the News team reports on the controversial end to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, where the arrival of the athletes at the closing ceremony wasn't televised; see how food charities are helping to feed children who are arriving at school hungry, amid Food Bank research that 18 percent of children miss breakfast once a week; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sports results.

Panellists: Mitch Fifield, minister for communications; Amanda Rishworth, shadow minister for veterans affairs and defence personnel; Missy Higgins, Australian singer-songwriter; Kenneth Roth, international director of Human Rights Watch; and Grahame Morris, political strategist.