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Adam Goodes Australian of the Year

He's been crowned Australian of the Year. But for Adam Goodes, Australia Day is a time of mourning. He talks with Stuart Bocking about the honour, a 'very proud indigenous man' keen to fight racism in Australia.

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Kung Hei Fat Choi: Year of the Horse

The year of the horse begins and so too celebrations for Chinese New Year. As we all shout out Kung Hei Fat Choy, John Stanley & Garry Linnell chat with Kylie Kwong about how to celebrate the new year in style.

Justin Bieber going off the rails?

Is Justin Bieber out of control? He now faces drink driving, drag racing and resisting arrest charges, after police confirmed his arrest. Angela Catterns on going off the rails - too much too soon for many young performers?

Taking a sickie an Aussie tradition?

Is taking a sickie an Australian tradition? Is a sickie simply letting down your fellow workmates? John Stanley & Garry Linnell look at how much absenteeism is costing the economy, and being honest about taking days off.

Hospital parking: fairer deal needed

Public hospital patients, visitors and staff are being charged $24 million a year for parking. John Stanley & Garry Linnell seek out a fairer deal with Health Minister Jillian Skinner. Should there be concessions from operators?

Can you set a mental alarm clock?

Can we mentally set an alarm clock in our mind? Why do we seem to wake up a minute before the alarm goes off? John Stanley & Garry Linnell discuss the latest findings on sleep research with Prof. Leon Lack.

Would you get involved to stop crime?

Would you step in to stop a crime, or turn a blind eye? John Stanley & Garry Linnell look at the horrific story of a woman dragged from a Sydney suburban train in broad daylight and raped. Would you get involved?

Minister for Love & Marriage?

Why is Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews eager to hand out our money to counsellors to give advice to newlyweds? Justin Smith on the coincidence of his wife working in the counselling industry & the proposal.

MP: Dole people "screw the system"

An Abbott government MP has accused dole recipients of only caring about themselves. Justin Smith speaks with Queensland MP Ken O'Dowd who has accused dole recipients of trying to "screw the system".

$20m to give marriage advice?

2UE Video Editorial: Young couples about to get married will receive $200 to get marriage counselling according to the social services minister. Garry Linnell asks if it's the role of government, and cost to taxpayers.

Schapelle post-prison bidding war?

Is it right for the media to pay Schapelle Corby for an interview? Dicko & Sarah look at the bidding war for the post-prison interview and find out from Max Markson just how much money she could be expecting to earn.

Forking out millions for hospital visits?

Public hospital visitors, staff and patients are forking out $24 million in parking fees each year in NSW, is it fair? John Stanley & Garry Linnell on families having to visit sick children paying a high price for hospital parking.

Why fake an abduction?

Why would someone fake an abduction? Angela Catterns on the story on a woman who claimed she narrowly escaped being abducted by a group of men in Sydney's southwest now charged with making it all up.

Jockey secures 7 wins in 7 races

What are the odds of a jockey riding 7 winners in 7 races at a single meet? Clive Robertson chats with Geoff Prouse who managed it in 1972, setting an Australian record that has not been beaten in the Commonwealth.

Paul Clitheroe on Superannuation

Money doesn't come easy, so you need to be ahead of the pack to stay on top of your finances. Stuart Bocking catches up with Australia's leading money expert Paul Clitheroe on his new book that could save you money.

Working 9-5 a thing of the past?

How hard working are Aussies? Is working 9 to 5 a thing of the past?. It seems only 9% of Aussies work traditional hours. How many hours do you work? Angela Catterns on new trends putting pressure on workers.

Angela & Wendy do Morning Tea

How deadly are high heels? Just ask Wendy Harmer and Angela Catterns. Reunited together for Morning Tea on 2UE the girls discuss a range of topics that take their fancy and invite you to join them each week.

Dirt dished on Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street is a blockbuster success at the moves and receiving rave reviews from audiences. John Stanley & Garry Linnell dish the dirt on the real life Wolf of Wall Street with former friend Michael Peragine.

Taxpayers fund marriage counselling?

Should taxpayers be footing the bill for free marriage counselling? John Stanley and Garry Linnell discuss the proposal and whether the government idea means they are now prying into our life and particularly our bedrooms.

How secure is your password?

Is your password secure? The most commonly used password is an easy one to decode, 123456. Angela Catterns chats with Tech Guru Trevor Long about secure passwords, and what are the most commonly used.

Aussie T-shirt found offensive?

Whatever happened to our sense of humour? Political correctness has taken over and Justin Smith reveals why this singlet was found offensive. Are you offended by the Aussie Boy comments? Do we need to lighten up?

6 months for sensless acid attack

The two women who threw bleach on a mother and her 4 year old have been sentenced to 6 months behind bars, and both are pregnant. Justin Smith with Court Reporter Leonie Ryan discuss the senseless act.

Drink, lose control, off to prison?

2UE Video Editorial: Drink too much, lose control, and you could end up in prison for a couple of years under changes with new alcohol legislation. John Stanley with observations on ramifications that may affect you.

Can we change our binge culture?

How do we change boozing and brawling with male culture? The Premier talks of culture change when it comes to binge drinking and alcoholic violence. Angela Catterns on the issue of our binge drinking culture.

Easy Sydney weekend getaways

Back to work, but still needing a quick getaway? Dicko & Sarah with Sandra Chipchase of Destination NSW on exploring just outside Sydney. Here are a few festivals and events on that may interest you.

Dicko & Sarah: Life as a Butler

Ever wanted a butler to do your chores? Dicko & Sarah chat with a real life butler Chris Reid who has worked for a well know Aussie family, about his work. What does the job require, apart from keeping a few secrets?

Solo pilot snoozes over Sydney skies

A solo pilot's 20-minute snooze during a flight to Sydney sparked a minor emergency and now a serious air transport investigation. John & Garry speak with the grounded pilot about falling asleep over the skies of Sydney.

Will new alcohol violence laws work?

Premier Barry O'Farrell defends the severity of new alcohol legislation. John Stanley & Garry Linnell look at new 1.30am lockouts that will be enforced across the city entertainment areas, with no alcohol sold after 3am.

Blackett girls rescue mum from fire

Three young girls deserve bravery awards for rescuing a heavily pregnant mother and her children from a house fire in Blackett. John Stanley & Garry Linnell reveal the good instincts and bravery of the local girls.