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Savage brawl at Parramatta Westfield
It's been an afternoon of violence at Parramatta Westfield, with one man rushed to hospital, victim to a savage king hit. Brian Carlton with Leonie Ryan on the several teenagers now being questioned by police.
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Christmas lights being knocked off?
Christmas lights entice families to share the cheer of the season, but some mongrels are so pathetic they steal the lights? Brian Carlton asks if it has happened to you? Are too many of the lights being knocked off?
Believe in the power of prayers?
Do you believe in the power or prayer? Following the passing of Nelson Mandela, people say he was kept alive by the power of a nation's prayers. Clive Robertson with Rev Dr Mark Thompson of Moore Theological College.
Christmas naughty & nice list
Do you avoid shopping with companies that do the wrong thing? Oxfam have released their naughty or nice list naming unethical retailers this Christmas. Paul Murray on thinking about your purchases.
Is cheerleading really a sport?
Cheerleaders have been scrapped by the Bulldogs, but did they make the wrong decision? Dicko & Sarah look at the tradition of cheerleaders, and listeners reveal the incredible athleticism it takes to be a cheerleader.
Ashes 3rd test ball by ball on 2UE
Australia is just one win away from reclaiming the Ashes, after posting a 218 run over England in Adelaide. 2UE will call the Third Test ball by ball as Sports Today reveal with our cricket commentator Dean Jones.
Delivery deadlines need a re-think?
Truck drivers are under pressure to make deliveries ahead of Christmas, and some will not see Christmas Day. Paul Murray on deadline pressures that cannot be sustained. Time for a re-think on delivery deadlines?
Facebook's most popular of 2013
What were the highlights on Facebook this year? Paul Murray looks at the most clicked on items and most searched words. The federal election came in 1st, along with sporting events, but the royals were there too?
Why are Coalition behind in polls?
Are you unimpressed with the Abbott Government? Dicko and Sarah reveal it's been a short-lived honeymoon for the Coalition now falling behind the Opposition in the latest opinion poll. Would you vote for them now?
Are Sydney's trains too unreliable?
Are Sydney's trains a reliable way to get to work? The number of complaints about the rail network rose some 7% last year. Brian Carlton on the call for the our rail bosses to set commuter satisfaction targets.
Blue Mountains: doorstep paradise
Looking for a short trip away from the big smoke this upcoming holiday season? The Blue Mountains is paradise on our doorstep and often overlooked. Suzy Yates on the beauty that awaits you, just up the highway.
Unwanted pets: choose gifts carefully
Don't give pets as a present unless they will be cared for all their life. Brian Carlton reveals hot weather has caused a 300% jump in kitten intakes this spring. What happens to all of these unwanted kittens?
Gifts cards: are they a cop out?
Are sending gift cards for Christmas a cop out? Brian Carlton looks at the most popular gift this giving season. Tom Godfrey from Choice Magazine on what you need to know before sending our gift cards.
Expect intense bushfires more often
We're being warned to prepare for more intense bushfires, more often, as we grapple with climate change. Professor Tim Flannery says while climate change doesn't start bushfires, it gives them extra fuel for longer.
Gifts that give for Christmas?
Want to give something extra special this Christmas? What about a donkey, or even restoring someone's sight? Paul Murray on how little it costs to hand over a gift that keeps on giving for others around the globe.
Can we make romance cool again?
Remember romance? Remember the small and intimate things you did on your dates? Suzie Yates looks at 10 old fashioned dating habits that should make a comeback. Can we make these dating habits cool again?
Can you control runaway teens?
Are today's teenagers losing touch with their parents? Do children these days know their rights, but not responsibilities? Paul Murray looks at runaways, teenagers, and pulling in those that just seem to go too far.
How to survive Christmas lunch?
How do you survive Christmas lunch with the family? The members you barely see all year but you need to see them for one day a year. Dicko & Sarah on the ways to keep your family and friends happy at Christmas.
Dogs: the enduring best friend
Did you have a dog as a pet that followed you everywhere? George and Paul with author David Darcy on 'Every Man and His Dog' which celebrates the enduring relationship between man and his best friend.
What makes the over 40's tick?
If 40 is the new 20, then what are the aspirations of people over 40? George & Paul speaks with social researcher Mark McCrindle about the concerns of those 40 to 65 and their aspirations, what makes them tick?
Buy the Opera House for Christmas?
Don't know what to buy the loved one that has everything this Christmas how about a piece of the Sydney Opera House? 125,000 tiles on the iconic structure will be sold for between $100 and $400, perfect for Christmas.
Insecticides & Parkinson's link?
The Department of Health says there's no evidence to link the use of insecticide to Parkinson's Disease. Dicko & Sarah discuss the case of a former Qantas flight attendant who is launching legal action.
Sharks attacks: what to know
Are you safe this season following the recent spate of shark attacks? What are the precautions you can take in the water? Tim Webster & expert Dr Steve Kennelly who has researched sharks for 12 years.
Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker Saturday December 7th
This Week: a new study on the potential damage being done by violent video games, is there a hangover cure that works, can you be fat and fit, a simple multivitamin may slow HIV and a simple brain cancer test.
The Stir with Brian Carlton Sunday December 8th
This Week: Joe Hildebrand is a newspaper columnist and Host of Studio 10 and discusses his autobiography An Average Joe, and social researcher Hugh Mackay chats about his latest novel Infidelity.
Health system needs a checkup?
Is our health system in need of a checkup? Tim Webster has been in and out of hospital and is concerned we are heading down a slippery slope. Health is the most important issue, and needs to be dealt with.
Mandela: lessons we can all learn
Nelson Mandela has left a huge legacy, the loss of the man former PM Malcolm Fraser describes as the greatest figure of the 20th century. John Stanley on how sport pressured change, and a leader without a grudge.
Nelson Mandela changed the era
Nelson Mandela transformed South Africa. What was it like living through the era of Apartheid and watching the changes. Paul Murray with caller Mark, a proud black South African who witnessed the era change.
Malcolm Fraser on Nelson Mandela
Australia with the Commonwealth helped push the end of the Apartheid era, with former PM Malcolm Fraser part of the pressure. He pays tribute to Nelson Mandela, who emerged from prison to lead the charge.
Tributes flow for Nelson Mandela
Tributes are flowing following the death of the former South African President, peace icon and anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela. Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994. Leave your tribute.
Would you pay $580 for the Stones?
$580 is top price you'll pay to watch the Rolling Stones in concert. There are cheaper seats, but is it worth that much to see the biggest band on the globe? Dicko & Sarah with Charles Woolley who chatted with the band.
Gay marriage: seeking equality?
Canberra is the capital of equality this weekend as gay couples descend on the territory to wed. A right that may only last a week until the High Court decision on whether gay people have equal rights to marry.
Why do we have tongue twisters?
So what if Peter Piper picked those pickled peppers, why did his pick them for? Suzie Yates delves into the jaw breaking world of tongue twisters and seeks out advice on just why we need them for our linguist education.
Sydney 500: Mark Skaife on 2UE
Paul Murray is a petrol head and proud of it. V8's are in his blood. So he jumped at the opportunity to broadcast trackside when the race rolled into town. The Sydney 500 is underway and he chats with Mark Skaife.
Qantas: should Alan Joyce resign?
Should Alan Joyce resign? Independent senator Nick Xenophon tells Brian Carlton he is demanding the resignation of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and the airline's board following the carrier's latest loss forecast.
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Dicko & Sarah Podcast December 10th
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Your Business Day with John Stanley December 10th
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Nostalgia: Craig Bennett
Craig Bennett reflects back on the golden years of tinseltown with the most outrageous gossip on 2UE.
Australian Geographic News
Science and nature surrounds us and each week George & Paul take a look at the latest news with Australian Geographic Magazine.
Sharina's Tarot Wheel Stars
Sharina's Tarot Wheel Stars is a chance to find out what may be in store for you each week from Sharina's Psychic Encounters.
2UE's Summer of Cricket
Fairfax Radio Network has unveiled star-studded commentary team for Summer of Cricket