Trent Nikolic critique’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing him of ignoring grieving families and community leaders for weeks, only to “cave” on calling a Royal Commission once he faced a private revolt from within the Labor Party’s own ranks. IMAGE CREDIT / SBS
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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard returns 19 January 2026.
If it’s happening “right now” in Sydney, you’ll hear it on Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard.
From the very latest live & local news and hard-hitting opinions, to sport, weather, traffic and entertainment – Clinton will have you covered for your drive home.
Clinton Maynard boasts a three-decade-long career in talk radio, having held senior positions in journalism, management and broadcasting.
He has been on the road covering some of the biggest stories of recent years, including the COVID pandemic (attending more than 180 press conferences), the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Boxing Day Tsunami, Shapelle Corby’s sentence, the arrest of the Bali Nine, the rescue of the Beaconsfield Miners, the Paris and London Olympic games, as well as countless floods, fires and protests.
Clinton has won four Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) including the Brian White Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2022, 2023 and 2024. He has also won a Kennedy Award and been a Walkley Award finalist.
As a broadcaster, he has hosted News Talk programs on 2UE, Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB, where most recently he was the Weekday Overnights host and the regular fill-in presenter on 2GB Drive.
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‘Be sensible’ – NSW Health Minister’s message ahead of extreme heat
New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park has warned people to take Sydney’s heat wave seriously after eight Sydneysiders were hospitalised with heat exhaustion. Speaking to Trent Nikolic on 2GB Summer Drive, Mr Park also warned parents to avoid leaving their children in cars. “It can be catastrophic, and I know sometimes people think ‘Oh look, […]
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09/01/2026
‘Push back’ – Sussan Ley criticises the government’s ‘weak’ response to China’s new beef tariffs
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has criticised the government’s response to China’s new import tariffs, labelling it ‘weak’ and urging the government to ‘push back’. Press PLAY to hear the full interview below Image: Getty Images/Hilary Wardhaugh/iStock
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02/01/2026
EXPLAINED – Does the Governor-General have the power to order a Bondi Royal Commission?
Constitutional law expert Gray Conolly unpacked whether the Governor-General has the power to order a Royal Commission into the Bondi attack. Hear more highlights below: Image: Getty Images/Hilary Wardhaugh
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02/01/2026
‘We all want answers’ – Former Labor MP backs calls for a Royal Commission into Bondi attack
Former Labor MP, Mike Kelly is backing calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, as rising pressure mounts on the Prime Minister. Hear more highlights: Image: Getty Images/Bo Wenwen
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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard – August 18th
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18/08/2025
Trent Nikolic critique’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing him of ignoring grieving families and community leaders for weeks, only to “cave” on calling a Royal Commission once he faced a private revolt from within the Labor Party’s own ranks. IMAGE CREDIT / SBS
Trent Nikolic
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9 hours ago
‘Be sensible’ – NSW Health Minister’s message ahead of extreme heat
New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park has warned people to take Sydney’s heat wave seriously after eight Sydneysiders were hospitalised with heat exhaustion. Speaking to Trent Nikolic on 2GB Summer Drive, Mr Park also warned parents to avoid leaving their children in cars. “It can be catastrophic, and I know sometimes people think ‘Oh look, […]
Trent Nikolic
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09/01/2026
‘Push back’ – Sussan Ley criticises the government’s ‘weak’ response to China’s new beef tariffs
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has criticised the government’s response to China’s new import tariffs, labelling it ‘weak’ and urging the government to ‘push back’. Press PLAY to hear the full interview below Image: Getty Images/Hilary Wardhaugh/iStock
Trent Nikolic
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02/01/2026
EXPLAINED – Does the Governor-General have the power to order a Bondi Royal Commission?
Constitutional law expert Gray Conolly unpacked whether the Governor-General has the power to order a Royal Commission into the Bondi attack. Hear more highlights below: Image: Getty Images/Hilary Wardhaugh
Trent Nikolic
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02/01/2026
‘We all want answers’ – Former Labor MP backs calls for a Royal Commission into Bondi attack
Former Labor MP, Mike Kelly is backing calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, as rising pressure mounts on the Prime Minister. Hear more highlights: Image: Getty Images/Bo Wenwen
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01/01/2026