In over 100 days, Australians will be asked to complete a census, providing politicians in Canberra with a snapshot of Australia’s population, growth and needs. 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says the government are focusing on housing growth without investing in schools, parks and infrastructure needed to support Sydney’s expanding suburbs. “I’m left wondering if […]
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08/05/2026
‘Bitten by reality’ – The two federal policies Michael agrees with
It’s not something Michael McLaren does often, but the Afternoons host has agreed with two federal policies recently announced. The policies that relate to “protecting” Australia’s sovereignty have shown the Afternoons host that the Albanese government has been bitten by reality. “It’s a logical and overdue display of pragmatism from a governing class that for […]
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07/05/2026
‘Nation-building’ – The warning Australia should heed ahead of the federal budget
Michael McLaren has shared a message for every Australian ahead of next week’s federal budget. The 2GB Afternoons host has warned every Australian to take any forecasted figure with a grain of salt, as the only certainty in the budget papers will be the lack of projects coming in on budget. He’s made it clear […]
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06/05/2026
‘Curling up a storm’ – The Aussie duo going above and beyond
Australia has received its first-ever world title in Curling! One-half of the winning duo, Dean Hewitt opened up on securing the mixed doubles curling championship title with his teammate Tahil Gill. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: World Curling
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06/05/2026
RBA hikes cash rate
The RBA has met industry expectations, raising the cash rate from 4.1 to 4.35 basis points. It marks the third cash hike since the start of the year. Scott Phillip from the Motley Fool told Michael McLaren says inflation numbers are going the wrong way. “They say today’s policy was made by a majority,” he […]
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05/05/2026
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22/08/2025
Afternoons with Michael McLaren – Thursday, August 21st
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21/08/2025
Afternoons with Michael McLaren – Wednesday, August 20th
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20/08/2025
Afternoons with Luke Grant – Tuesday, August 19th
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19/08/2025
Afternoons with Luke Grant – Monday, August 18th
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18/08/2025
Trent Nikolic from drive.com.au delves into biofuels as a green alternative and offers practical car buying advice on Afternoon Drive.
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17/06/2024
Finance expert Blake Wendt from Pretzel Finance joins Afternoons to discuss superannuation, insurance, and retirement strategies with just 12 days left until the end of the financial year.
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19/06/2024
Each Friday, Michael McLaren is joined by Domain’s Alice Stolz for ‘The Real Estate Show’, looking at Sydney’s hot property market and taking your questions. Fill in this 2GB Afternoons Property Valuation Form to send to our team! – (Your details will be stored with us so that we can take it to our Real […]
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20/03/2025
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