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Strong winds buffeting Sydney
Strong winds continue to buffet Sydney and surrounding suburbs with SES responding to more than 200 calls for help. Wind gusts have reached 87 kilometres at Sydney Airport and 72 at Homebush.
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Cancer patients dying while waiting?
It's an absolute scandal when bureaucrats play with people's lives. Jason Morrison raised the topic months ago, nothing has been done. Cancer patients are still dying from chronic underfunding of hospitals.
30th anniversary of America's Cup
It's been 30 years to the day since Australia's historic America's Cup win, when we became the first cup winners in its then 132-year existence. Dicko & Sarah with Steve Blanda who was reporting from the race.
Aussie battler skippers US to cup win
Aussies were behind the helm as Team USA pulled off one of the great comebacks to beat Team New Zealand & take out sailing's America's Cup. Paul Murray speaks to Sydney skipper behind the win.
Barry says bugger the bats & build?
Bugger the bats, build the roadway we need? Premier Barry O'Farrell has told bureaucrats to drop plans to redirect part of the Pacific Highway upgrade on the North Coast to avoid a colony of endangered bats.
Mark Latham: Anyone but Albo?
Mark Latham calls Labor candidate Anthony Albanese an ''intellectual lightweight'' as the former Labor leader makes a stinging attack. Paul Murray speaks with him about the current battle for party leadership.
Team USA (syd) wins America's Cup
America has defeated Team New Zealand in the America's Cup. The poor Kiwis up 8 races to 1 before the greatest sporting choke of all time. Dicko & Sarah reveal the cup will now stay in the USA this time.
Mufti intervenes in Labor politics?
Australia's chief Mufti has told Labor don't elect Paul Howes to the Senate, or they will withdraw their support. Paul Murray discusses the intervention into our politics by the Mufti because Howes is pro-Israel.
Roosters in growth hormone scandal
Serious questions are being asked of NRL premiership contenders the Roosters. Dicko & Sarah on revelations player's returned elevated readings for the banned substance Human Growth Hormone.
What would you do in an accident?
In an accident, would you know CPR? Would you know the basics of resuscitation? Jason Morrison looks at the calls for more training. Should all drivers be taught basic first aid before being granted a license.
Blind to losing our land overseas?
Should we stop overseas investors buying our land? Are we watching a land grab on our farms while we turn a blind eye? Jason Morrison on killing off the farms, and then watching them sold off to foreign hands.
Vale soldier's soldier Rusty Priest
Our country lost a great man, Rusty Priest passed away. The soldier's soldier is gone. Jason Morrison pays tribute to a man who fought for his country in WWII, and continued to fight for soldier's rights.
Navy fireworks to rival New Years Eve
The Navy says next weekend's fireworks will rival New Years Eve, as it marks Sydney's international fleet review with guest Prince Harry. It is to celebrate 100 years since the arrival of the navy's first fleet.
Police base for Central Station
Police say a decision to open a permanent base at Central Station will help make public transport safer. Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell says his officers work across all modes of public transport.
University caps a bid to save money?
There are claims poorer students will be forced to give up their dream of university under an Abbott Government proposal to cap places. University staff say the overhaul is a veiled bid to save money.
Julia Gillard to write her memoirs
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed she is writing her memoirs. Stuart Bocking reveals the book, to be published October next year, will focus on her troubled leadership and career as a politician.
The rise & rise of Hillsong Church
Starting in a paddock in Castle Hill, the congregation continues to grow around the world for Hillsong Church. Dicko & Sarah on the church being seen as cool, singing, dancing and clapping to songs about Jesus.
Inadequate protection of Diggers?
Claims today the deaths of three Australian diggers, killed by a rogue Afghan soldier, could've been prevented with more protection and information. Sarah & Dicko on the claims with Ian McPhedran.
Sharks to be sent to Queensland?
Will Cronulla Sharks be ripped out of The Shire and sent up to Rockhampton or southern Queensland by the NRL? CEO Steve Noyce says it is all bunkum, but Dicko & Sarah look at the possibility.
Anna Bligh bares all on cancer battle
Anna Bligh has opened up about her 'very big decision' to be photographed bald during her grueling cancer treatment for the Women's Weekly. Editor Helen McCabe on her brave stance.
Why change the name Blacktown?
Here we go again, they want to change the name of Blacktown? Have we become too sensitive and forgotten our history? Jason Morrison doesn't get why we need to change the name, we are proud of Blacktown.
Too much PC not enough honesty?
Political correctness has gone mad. Is it getting too difficult for employers to advertise for the employees they need? Jason Morrison on growing stifling of honest advertising looking for the right people for employment.
Kids watch your bad driving habits
Little eyes are watch you as you drive. Our children watch what we do when we drive, and we are passing on our bad habits? Stuart Bocking with some of the things drivers do that are being handed down to their kids.
What was your favourite vinyl album?
Old school vinyl records are making a resurgence. Sales are increasing as music lovers turn back the clock to hear how their favourite songs originally sounded. What was your favourite vinyl album?
Prince Harry joins Sydney fleet review
It's a big coup for our Navy to have Prince Harry involved in Sydney's International Fleet Review next month. Paul Murray on celebrations in October with a 40 ship fleet display and Prince Harry's royal review.
More Sydney bus and ferry services
Sydney commuters are being promised better transport connections under new bus and ferry timetables announced today. An extra 1,700 services are added per week, but some bus routes are being changed.
Armed men storm Roseville cinemas
Residents on Sydney's Upper North Shore are in shock after a brazen armed robbery at Roseville Cinemas. 4 men armed with a shotgun & axe stormed the foyer stealing cash & wallets from up to 20 elderly patrons.
Julia Zamiro to host Home Delivery
Julia Zemiro is the perfect host for RocKwiz, and now comes her new show Home Delivery. She chats with Clive Robertson about taking 5 comedians back to their childhood haunts to reflect on their lives.
Are our youth allergic to hard work?
Have the new generation forgotten hard work? Dicko & Sarah discuss a job ad that appeared for a barista that doesn't mind a bit of hard work. Is the cat died a reasonable excuse to ask for a day off work?
Trust your pet over your partner?
Is your pet more dependable than your partner? Are your pets like members of the family? Dicko & Sarah discuss us having one of the highest pet ownerships in the world. Love your pet for companionship?
Climate commission to be resurrected
The Climate Commission was axed, Tim Flannery sacked by the Abbott government in a change of approach to climate change. He speaks with Dicko & Sarah about extremist science claiming there is no danger.
Operation sovereign borders begins
Jason Morrison discusses Immigration Minister Scott Morrison's first weekly media briefing on boat arrivals, announcing asylum seekers now reaching our shores will not stay in Australia for more than 48 hours.
Is al-Shabab a threat in Australia?
Are the people behind the Kenyan mall terror threat, al-Shabab and its supporters among emigrant Somalis, a grave threat to the West? Who are they? Jason Morrison on the group's links to any threats in Australia.
Seeing the mother in law can help?
You can't always pick your relatives, but married people who have regular contact with both their own mother and their mother-in-law have significantly higher wellbeing than the average Australian. Do you agree?
Terrorism remains a threat everywhere
Terrorism struck Kenya reminding the world that nowhere is safe. An attack at a shopping mall has claimed at least 68 lives. Dicko & Sarah with Ex Secret Service Agent Warren Reid on remaining vigilant.
Giving small business a break
Small Business deserves a break. Paul Murray speaks with the newly sworn in minister Bruce Billson, who is calling on the ATO and other government departments to cut self-employed people some slack.
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