Joe Hildebrand has joined calls to restart the domestic cruise industry, calling the ban “insanity”. The ban on cruises has been extended until March 2021. “We’ve got people going across the border in cars, planes, but for some reason, they can’t cross the border in boats,” Joe remarked. “This ‘lockdown for the sake of lockdown’ […]

Former foreign minister and High Commissioner to the UK Alexander Downer has celebrated Australia’s relative success in controlling COVID-19. Mr Downer told Luke Grant he’s seen firsthand how Australia’s case numbers “pale into insignificance” compared with many nations, and no other government – Australian or otherwise – could necessarily have performed better. “I think the […]

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the public can buy Australian to help farmers struck by bushfires, COVID-19 and the trade war with China. Mr Littleproud told Chris Smith empowered Australians can help local producers. “You have the power. We have given it to you. “Even when you go into fast food outlets [McDonald’s and Dominos] […]

Summer Afternoons host Joe Hildebrand has had one of his strange vices exposed on-air by a former colleague. Studio 10 host and Joe’s “old desk buddy” Sarah Harris surprised him with a call on the open line. “Now that I’m on the air, I’m going to reveal all your secrets. “Do your producers know …” […]

The federal government will announce an $83.5 million plan to support oil refineries as part of its commitment to fuel security. The support was announced in the September budget and was scheduled to flow from July 2021 but will now be brought forward. The refineries will receive at least 1 cent a litre for petrol, […]

The Sydney racing fraternity has farewelled Catholic chaplain of 20 years Brother Dan Stafford, who retired on Saturday. Hall of fame jockey Darren Beadman regaled Mark Levy with stories from the jockeys’ room at Royal Randwick. “I can tell you, there was a couple of jockeys he spent a little bit more time with praying […]