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Sydney set for a long hot summer

Summer heat hit Sydney early this year. Bushfire season also began early. Jason Morrison broadcasts from Rural Fire Services HQ. Just how ready are they, and how ready are you for a long hot summer?

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Station Highlights

Women #1 buyers of fast food?

Are you surprised that women are the main buyers of fast food? Jason Morrison on a change taking place, where women are time poor and preferring to go and purchase something, rather do it themselves.

Shorten to become Labor leader?

Powerbrokers expect Bill Shorten to win the caucus ballot for Labor leadership by at least 16 votes. Paul Murray reveals that's despite a poll showing most voters prefer Anthony Albanese for Labor leader.

Time to toughen police arrest powers

Moves are underway to fast-track a review of police-arrest-powers. The O'Farrell Government has appointed former frontbencher Andrew Tink and ex-Police Minister Paul Whelan to provide urgent advice.

Where does your data go to?

How important is your privacy? Who deals with our private information? Seems big brother is a reality with ID scanners on trial in Kings Cross. Stuart Bocking simply asks, then, where does the data go?

Kids, Baby Boomers at risk at Beach?

There's a worrying spike in drowning deaths across Australia for children under five and baby boomers. Paul Murray on the stats a third of people who drowned in Australia in the past year were over 55.

Hot & windy high fire conditions

Thousands of firefighters are bracing for record heat and windy conditions with a total fire ban declared for much of New South Wales. Dicko & Sarah discuss how our fireys prepare, and what you need to know.

Help us help out the Pink Ladies

The Pink Ladies have been raising millions in funds for Royal North Shore Hospital since the 50's. Paul Murray reveals how they are being thwarted in their efforts by their new location in the hospital.

Class action on Cash Converters

Cash Converters is facing a class action. Paul Murray reveals the action alleges the company illegally exploited thousands of struggling Aussies by imposing charges that far exceed the legal interest limits.

Chopper: what's the fascination?

Mark 'Chopper' Read has died after battling liver cancer. Dicko & Sarah ask why are we fascinated with the criminal, who spent 23 years behind bars for a range of crimes including armed robberies and assaults.

Do you believe in aliens?

Dicko & Sarah ask if you have had an alien encounter and Mary Rodwell discusses the group of UFO watchers who believe Aussies are being abducted for an alien breeding program. Do you believe in aliens?

Home is where alcohol hurts most

Despite the many reported assaults of the streets, the home is the most common place for alcohol related violence and glassings. Clive Robertson on the growing concerns over the booze and bashings.

Video: Andre Rieu & Stuart Bocking

2UE Video: Violin master Andre Rieu is back to charm Sydney audiences with his And The Waltz Goes On Tour. Stuart Bocking speaks with him about the tour and reveals the maestros latest musical albums.

Will the US default on its debts?

The US has the biggest economy in the world, but is in budget paralysis which has closed down many federal activities. Clive Robertson discusses the need for a solution or the country could default on its debts.

Bathurst set to roar again for 1000

Craig Lowndes will be hoping to match legends Peter Brock, Larry Perkins and Jim Richards for the record of most podiums this weekend for the Bathurst 1000. Paul Murray with Seven's V8 host Matthew White.

Agonising wait for cancer surgery?

A young mother waits every day for word on getting lifesaving surgery. Nicole Perko has started a petition on change.org to get St George Hospital to improve access. She tells Paul Murray of her agonising wait.

Workplace: do you love your job?

Are workplaces draining our esteem, or is it incompetent management? Stupid people at the top? Jason Morrison reveals no industry has more than 40% engagement rate at work. Are you satisfied at work?

Lance Franklin $10m Swans deal

The Swans paraded newest recruit Lance Franklin before the media. The AFL's given the green light to the deal and taken into account the impact the $10m contract will have on the salary cap in years to come.

Time to reform MP expenses perks?

Do our politicians get far too many perks? Again MPs have been found with their hands in the cookie jar of taxpayer funds. Paul Murray with Nick Xenophon who wants to reform the MP expenses system.

Why are our schools falling behind?

Our schools are in danger of falling behind the world. Who is to blame, teachers, political correctness. Dicko & Sarah reveal it is inattention and class disruption from students that may well be to blame.

More men need to use sunscreen

Sunscreen stops your skin from ageing, so you can look better, and stop cancer! Yet only 29% of men are likely to use sunscreen on a summer weekend. Clive Robertson on the campaign to slip, slop, slap.

Paul's Pics for Harvey Norman on 2UE: Your Favourite Things

Send Paul Murray your photos above: newsworthy events, or the stuff that is important in your house. Send your best photos and Harvey Norman will award a listener $250.

Lennon shot: where were you?

He was the cheeky Beatle, the one with the acid tongued naughty sayings. Today would have been the 73rd birthday of John Lennon. Dicko & Sarah share memories of where listeners where when he was shot.

Free trade: what's in it for us?

The Abbott Government is confident it can sign three free-trade agreements over the next year with China, Korea and Japan, but what's in it for us? Jason Morrison with Tim Wilson on our future prosperity.

PM defends iron-man expense claim

PM Tony Abbott says he claimed the cost of participating in an iron-man challenge because it was a marginal seat "community event". It follows calls for parliamentary entitlement laws to be tightened.

Lift drinking age or culture change?

Does it matter if the drinking age is lifted from 18 to 21? Is it a change of culture required to stop the problem of binge drinking? Jason Morrison seeks your thoughts and reveals what he thinks of the idea.

Playing favourites with the kids?

Did your parents play favourites in your family? Have you then found yourself playing favourites with your kids? Stuart Bocking looks at childhood memories and how playing favourites hurts the family.

Our pet dogs suffering anxiety?

Now it's our furry family members hitting the couch over anxiety issues. Pet dogs are being treated for depression and anxiety, but is it going too far? Paul Murray on the mental health of our cherished pets.

Fans steal One Direction undies

One Direction wowed Sydney fans over the weekend, but the boys were left embarrassed as two teenage fans stole a pair or their red underpants. Stuart Bocking on the crazy stunts fans will do.

Are our fuel supplies at risk?

We're being urged not to ''panic buy'' at the bowser, with the grounding of a number of fuel tankers putting supplies in jeopardy. With Cootes Transport trucks off the road are our fuel supplies at risk at the moment?

Sydney set to reap economic boom?

A new phase of economic boom is set to hit Asia, and New South Wales is in prime position to reap the benefits. Dicko & Sarah with Chris Richardson of Delotte on the new prosperity and how we'll benefit.

Robertson slips on bribe comment?

Has John Robertson slipped up, admitting to being offered a $3 million bribe while secretary of Unions NSW? Paul Murray with Sean Nicholls of SMH on whether Labor are considering dumping him as leader.

Half Time Forum with Paul Murray

Paul Murray & guests take a look at the daily news and issues. Today Paul Murray is joined by Angela Bishop and Jason Morrison to discuss the latest issues around Sydney, and the latest hot topic issues.

Paul's Pics for Harvey Norman on 2UE - Your Radio Pics

Send Paul your pics for a chance to win $250 from Harvey Norman - go to www.2ue.com.au/paulspics for your chance to win with 2UE 954

Reith: weddings are work expenses?

Should MPs be allowed to claim weddings as work expenses? Paul Murray spoke with former MP Peter Reith who says it should be allowed. Have your say, is a wedding an opportunity to do business?

Doctors with high depression rates?

A nationwide survey has found thousands of doctors are depressed and burnt-out. In total 14,000 medicos have taken-part in the study by Beyond Blue. Jeff Kennett on the survey with Dicko & Sarah on 2UE.