Why are we paying for the search of flight MH370?
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Aviation mystery: why are we paying?
2UE Video Editorial: Why are we still committed to searching for flight MH370? The search is being widened at our expense. John Stanley & Garry Linnell discuss the search, setbacks and recovery of the Malaysian flight.
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Wendy Matthews: The Welcome Fire
The Welcome Fire: Wendy Matthews is back with a brilliant new album and that unmistakable voice is a sharp as ever. Dicko & Sarah catch up with the chanteuse to discuss her music, teepees and an incredible career.
Who is the Premier of NSW?
Hidden Identity: What can Mike Baird do to lift his profile? It seems he is not resonating with voters in his new job as Premier. Dicko & Sarah on his party dropping 6 points, but the news is far worse for John Robertson.
Liquor Laws: Kings Cross struggling?
Lock Out Laws: Shops are empty, businesses going broke in Kings Cross? Angela Catterns on whether it is time the area re-invented itself? Can the precinct adapt and evolve, or have the liquor laws been too tough?
MH370: Why do we pay for recovery?
MH 370: Aviation experts are still confident the missing Malaysia Airlines plane is off the Coast of Perth, despite a major setback in the search. Are we searching in the right area? Where do you think the plane will be found?
Oakeshott: hung parliament dealings
Hung Parliament: We were told it would be the new paradigm, but the recent hung parliament was a disaster. John & Garry speak with Rob Oakeshott who was one of the people who held the power balance in the parliament.
Liberals courting Clive Palmer?
2UE Video Editorial: The Liberals are courting Clive Palmer? The party that controls the Senate is in control of what will pass from the tough budget. John Stanley & Garry Linnell on what it means for you and the country.
Tap & Go crime on the rise?
Tap & Go: Police are blaming tap and go credit cards for an increase in crime, but card issuers say they can't see a problem. John Stanley & Garry Linnell on calls for banks to allow customers to turn off tap & go technology.
Protecting people over trees policy?
People Over Trees: State government is about to cut green and red tape by allowing residents in bushfire prone areas to remove trees and vegetation from their properties. Justin Smith on protecting people over trees policy.
Sydney population on the rise?
Sydney Expansion: Sydney will need more than 600,000 extra homes for an additional 1.6 million people in the next two decades and there will be tension when trying to match population growth with the right housing stock.
Earlier start time for state of origin?
Going Soft: Do we need the State of Origin played earlier in the night so that families can enjoy the game? Dicko & Sarah discuss getting children getting more sport, physically active and the game being on earlier for them.
Compelling 100th origin game?
State of Origin: Gripping, compelling and one of the greatest matches of the origin series? What did you think of the 100th game of origin? Angela Catterns with Steve Mortimer on whether we can take out this years series.
Who is shouldering the tax burden?
Name & Shame: Westfield pays just 8 cents tax in the dollar according to Peter Strong of the council of small business. John Stanley & Garry Linnell discuss shouldering the tax burden and everyone paying their fair share.
Blues versus Maroons: the science?
Origin Psychology: Are the blues up against some pretty serious scientific statistics? Dicko & Sarah look at competitors that play in red compared to blue win more times. Do the maroons have an unfair advantage?
Lady friendly parking spots?
Car Park: From Korea comes the story that lady friendly parking spaces are being painted pink and made bigger. Is that offensive, or bring the idea to Sydney? Dicko & Sarah tackle the issue in The Hotseat, do we need it here?
State of Origin: time for NSW series?
State of Origin: Mate against mate, state against state. It's State of Origin again and the well is a little dry for NSW. Angela Catterns & Keegan Buzza discuss the series. Can NSW take back the series this year?
Hard sell ahead for unpopular budget?
2UE Video Editorial: Would you support a mass advertising campaign to convince you of the budget's merits? John Stanley & Garry Linnell discuss the cliches and spin that we can expect in our letterboxes paid for by taxpayers.
Crackdown on CBD booze shots
Alcohol Crackdown: Drinkers will soon be banned from buying shots or doubles after midnight. New trading restrictions add to the 1:30am lockouts and 3am last drinks, already in force for the CBD and Kings Cross.
The myth of Roger Rogerson?
Criminal Behaviour: Do we glorify some criminals too much? Nostalgia shines a better light on the past. John & Garry with Darren Goodsir who looks at the previous misdeeds of Roger Rogerson & other underbelly myths.
The dangers in shared pathways?
Pathways: Can pedestrians & bike riders safely get along? As the rise of bike riders continues, are they placing pedestrians in danger? Angela Catterns on the potential danger walkers face path sharing with cyclists.
Lisa Forrest: Memories of Moscow
Moscow Memories: Remember the Moscow Olympics and the outcry for athletes to boycott the event? Re-live amazing memories of the event with Lisa Forrest, former Aussie swim team captain who joins Angela Catterns.
Kate's derriere causing a stir?
Royal Bum: The Duchess of Cambridge's derriere, Kate's bum, is causing quite a stir. Is she going commando? Angela Catterns & Wendy Harmer discuss the fuss over the pic taken on their recent Aussie tour.
Will the Senate pass the budget?
Budget Senate Block? The government insists it doesn't need a mass advertising campaign to convince Australians of its budget's merits, despite new polling confirming the fiscal plan is wildly unpopular.
State of Origin: remember the biff?
The Biff: Are the NRL re-writing the history of the State of Origin by excluding the biff from all of their 100 greatest moments? Justin Smith on whether we need to leave the biff in the history of the game, should it stay?
Slow down Sydney traffic speed?
Slower Sydney Speeds: The speed limit in a large part of the CBD will be lowered to 40km/h in a move aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian deaths in the city. Angela Catterns & Justin Smith on saving lives.
Seedy Sydney: are we in a timewarp?
2UE Video Editorial: Is Sydney in a timewarp? John Stanley & Garry Linnell on Roger Rogerson, the seedy side of Sydney, and a return to the 80's. There is one thing that has changed for police, and it's a huge step forward.
Sydneysiders too rude to each other?
Bad Manners: Are we just too rude to each other travelling on public transport? The Tourism & Transport forum is calling on the state government to encourage better manners and for us all to be nicer.
Roger Rogerson charged with murder
Charged: Disgraced ex-detective Roger Rogerson has been charged with the murder of university student Jamie Gao. Justin Smith with his lawyer Paul Kenny about the charges of murder & large scale drug supply.
Legalise medicinal cannabis use?
Medicinal Marijuana: Do you agree with legalising marijuana use for the state's terminally ill? Greens MP John Kaye calls for legislation which would see sick people receive a card to carry a small amount of cannabis.
The Voice just 15 minutes of fame?
Winners & Losers: Does The Voice help a singers career or is it a matter of fifteen minutes of fame? What of the judges helping careers? John Stanley & Garry Linnell on whether we are still enthusiastic about The Voice.
Should Senator be fined for stunt?
Political Stunt: Liberal Senator Bill Heffernan has defended a stunt at Federal Parliament where he took a fake pipe bomb into the building to highlight security concerns. Justin Smith with the Senator on the stunt.
Keep MP partners out of politics?
Private Lives: Tony Abbott campaigned heavily with his wife and daughters by his side last election. Should they now be considered off limits to the media? Dicko & Sarah discuss leaving partners and families out of politics.
Daredevils: user pays for rescues?
2UE Video Editorial: Should those who place their lives on the line pay for rescue efforts when they are injured? John Stanley & Garry Linnell with a recent rescue in the Blue Mountains that has us asking if users should pay?
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