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Reconsider returning Afghan wall?
Asked to serve their country, 40 soldiers lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan. Their names are apart of a wall our Diggers want saved. Jason Morrison on the memorial wall that should be preserved. Sign the petition here!
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Frustrations over political parties
Labor resembles a Hollywood backdrop with nothing behind it according former leader Mark Latham. Where is our political system at? Jason Morrison on frustration with Labor, and our political parties.
Chop chop sales on the rise?
Chop chop, of illegal tobacco is on the rise due to the cost of a pack of cigarettes has skyrocketed to. Jason Morrison speaks with reporter Simon Black who has gone undercover to investigate how easy it is to buy.
50 Foods that will Change Your Life
Making sense of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and the other good stuff, 50 Foods that Change Your Life will increase your vitality and brainpower. Dr Ross Walker with authors Emma & Michelle with some handy tips.
WA senate result not over yet?
The controversial results of Western Australia's senate recount have been formally declared ahead of a likely High Court challenge. Will the entire state have to vote again? Jason Morrison on the WA election farce?
Ned Kelly: a hero or villain?
Was Ned Kelly a hero or villain? Either way, his lifelong brushes with the law live on in our culture. Re-teller of our incredible historical stories, Peter FitzSimions chats with Stuart Bocking on his book Ned Kelly.
Retailers set for bumper Christmas?
Retailers are preparing for a bumper pre-Christmas period, following the release of more positive sales figures. Spending in September was up by 0.8% and almost three percent for the previous 12-months.
Warnings over bogus online shops
With the surge in online shopping comes a surge in bogus online sites. George & Paul with a timely warning for Christmas by Fair Trading's Rod Stowe, for shoppers to be cautious when buying their items online.
What will our summer weather do?
The end of the year is fast approaching, the time of year for catching up with family and friends. Will it be BBQ weather? George & Paul get the long range forecast for Christmas and New Year with Ken Ring.
Has the war on drugs failed?
The war on drugs has not been effectively waged? Who is to blame, the dealer or the end user? Paul Murray speaks with Journalist Peter Hitchens about drug use and whether police should target the end users.
Alex Lloyd performs live Waterfall
Urban Wilderness is the new collection of tracks from one of our most loved music performers. Tim Webster chats with Alex Lloyd ahead of his new tour, and grabs a live version of his incredible song Waterfall.
Obeid wants you to fund legal fees?
Former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid is calling for taxpayers to cover his legal fees, as he faces more claims of wrong doing at the ICAC. Paul Murray reveals his lawyers claim it would be in the public interest.
Rob Sitch & a land called Molvania?
Molvania is a book that parodies travel guidebooks. Paul Murray with Rob Sitch, the author behind the guide that describes the fictional European country, described as "the birthplace of the whooping cough".
Parents have no control of kids?
Have parents lost the ability to discipline their children? Do children have too much power in the family dynamics? Dicko & Sarah on the calls for parents to seize back control as a generation of brats is uncovered.
The true story of Douglas Mawson
After travelling south on his own six-week odyssey to the Antarctic, author David Day has undertaken the search for the real Douglas Mawson. George & Paul on uncovering the story behind the explorer in Flaws In The Ice.
Melbourne Cup fashion tips?
What to wear for the Melbourne Cup? Dicko & Sarah reflect on those fashionably splendid at the start of the event, but end up a little worse for wear by end of day. Patsy Rowe with a few tips on what to wear.
Huge overhaul of strata by-laws
People living in strata buildings will welcome an overhaul in by-laws, the biggest in half a century. Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts says they're giving power back to the people, to make the decisions.
The Stir with Brian Carlton Sunday November 3rd
This Week: What should happen to your online stuff after you die? There’s a plan to give family members rights to the on-line material, and is Brian un-Australian for his lack of interest in the Melbourne Cup?
Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker Saturday November 2nd
This Week: our population and our ever increasing weight gain. Need a brain detox, then sleep may be the answer. Omega 3 & brain protection. Is Alzheimer's preventable. 50 foods that will change your life.
Reward deserved for our recycling?
Remember the days of getting coins for returning your glass bottles at the milko down the road? There's a push on for similar to happen again for recycling. John Stanley highlights a little marketing misinformation?
We need to move online for voting?
Is it time to go digital when it comes to our archaic voting system? Tim Webster takes a look at the missing Senate votes of WA and questions how it happened. Is it a perfect case of moving to voting online. Have Your Say!
Drinking behind serious incidents?
Three serious incidents across the weekend, where more than 5 people have ended up in hospital with serious injuries, all fueled by alcohol. Tim Webster reveals how police and medical staff are getting fed up.
John Doyle: still rampaging along?
Ever eclectic, John Doyle is a playwright and the alter ego of Rampaging Roy Slaven with his mate HG. John Stanley speaks with him about his new play at STC, Vere, and where he finds all those gems of ideas.
Rene Redzepi: A Work in Progress
John Stanley speaks with Rene Redzepi, Head Chef at Noma in Copenhagen, which repeatedly been awarded the best restaurant in the world. He’s released his diaries on a year at Noma called A Work In Progress.
Mark Donaldson: The Crossroad
Mark Donaldson is a hero. The recipient of a Victoria Cross for his tour of duty in the Afghanistan War. But listen as he reveals to Stuart Bocking growing up a street thug, pushing through fears, turning his life around.
2UE to broadcast the Cricket
2UE will broadcast the cricket this upcoming season. It's official as Fairfax Radio Network today announced it has secured the broadcast rights for the 2013/14 to 2017/18 Australian cricket seasons.
Shop Small: do you shop locally?
Do you shop at the local deli, baker or fruit shop? Shop Small is a new movement starting today to highlight how you can support local business. Paul Murray with Michael Klim the ambassador of the movement.
Germaine Greer on White Beach
Germaine Greer has put her money into 50 hectares of rainforest to save it. Are we doing enough to conserve our environment? John Stanley speaks with her about taking a stand and not expecting others to.
Are new dog laws too draconian?
Are the new dog ownership laws far too draconian? Under new laws, owners will be required to desex their dogs and keep them muzzled if they're deemed 'menacing' even if they haven't injured anyone.
Toys for kids who lost everything
Some families lost everything in the fires. Children lost their toys. 5 year old Riley wanted to do something about that and started a toy drive. Paul Murray speaks with his mum Keesha about an incredible kid.
Are you ready for MP Clive Palmer?
Mining giant Clive Palmer has threatened High Court action if the Electoral Commission goes ahead and declares the result of the W.A Senate recount despite hundreds of votes going missing.
What would you outsource to do?
Is your life so busy it is time to outsource a few tasks you do? Dicko & Sarah ask what you would like to pay someone else to do for you? Seems these days you can pay someone to do almost anything you don't want to do?
Shop local and save local jobs?
Do you shop small? Are you a shopper in your local area and avoid the big shopping centres? Dicko & Sarah reveal why not enough Aussies buy from small businesses and why we should think about shopping small.
Couples need date nights together?
Do you have regular date nights with your loved one? What of married couples with kids? Stuart Bocking looks at a call for couples to regularly get out of the home and go on date nights to reduce divorce rates.
Australia's spy network exposed
Australia has been dragged into the US spy scandal. Fairfax Media reveal leaked documents show Australia's spy agency is using our embassies across Asia to intercept phone calls and Internet data.
How the Melbourne Cup has evolved
The Melbourne Cup returns for another year and journalist Danny Power speaks with Gibbsy & Brandy on Sports Today about his book The Modern Melbourne Cup: How our Great Race Changed For the World.
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Dicko & Sarah Podcast
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Your Business Day with John Stanley November 4th
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Paul Murray's Podcast November 4th
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Jason Morrison Podcast
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Sharina's Tarot Wheel Stars
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