We’re showing our support for young Hugo as he gets behind Nedd Brockmann’s Uncomfortable Challenge! Hugo’s come up with his own challenge to step out of his comfort zone and raise awareness and support for We Are Mobilise, helping people in Australia experiencing homelessness. The Year 9 student, who is a national champion, is […]

Mike speaks to Shane Wright, senior Economics correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, about his article that looks at the $25 billion shortfall in the federal budget since 2019, caused by a collapse in tobacco excise. The drop, despite significant tax increases, has sparked calls to reverse years of rising cigarette taxes to […]

Mike speaks with Technology Strategist Zaun Bhana, who emphasises that cars, now as digitally integrated as smartphones, require the same level of scrutiny regarding data and control. With up to 80% of EVs sold in Australia made in China and security concerns leading to Huawei’s ban from Australia’s 5G network, there are growing fears, with […]

Making traffic fines proportional to drivers’ incomes, as is done in Finland, is a fairer system according to a new report from The Australia Institute, supported by Uniting Vic Tas and Financial Counselling Victoria. Mike in joined by Alice Grundy, Australia Institute research manager and report co-author who outlines a more equitable model for speeding […]

A company is introducing a new way to transport freight to Mount Isa: airships. Sébastien Bougon says the Flying Whales hopes to have the airships ready to start production by 2028. Listen to all of the highlights from Afternoons with Trevor Long, filling in for Michael McLaren here:

Chris O’Keefe has put the mirror on journalism following his comments on teachers yesterday. He admits the industry has major problems and they will get worse. Listen to all of the highlights from Drive with Chris O’Keefe here: