The ICAC inquiry into the Liberal Party’s alleged dealings with disgraced property developer Jean Nassif has taken another turn after details emerged of a dirt-file on then-Liberal MP David Elliott, including an attempt to frame him in an affair. He’s told Clinton Maynard he’s never had an affair, and he knew he was being tailed […]
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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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The ICAC inquiry into the Liberal Party’s alleged dealings with disgraced property developer Jean Nassif has taken another turn after details emerged of a dirt-file on then-Liberal MP David Elliott, including an attempt to frame him in an affair. He’s told Clinton Maynard he’s never had an affair, and he knew he was being tailed […]
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‘Please restrict it’- Socceroos legend’s plea following probable CTE diagnosis
Socceroos legend Paul Wade has called for limitations on the way children play sports like soccer. His plea comes after he was diagnosed with probable CTE. “Please don’t be scared if your kid gets whacked on the head and getting CTE; that’s not going to happen … But just restrict those moments of impact as […]
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‘Democracy in 2026’ – Why the Point Piper dinner shows everything wrong in politics
Clinton Maynard has weighed in on the Point Piper mansion dinner, with the latest development coming from a former senator calling on the PM to open his books. He also points out that political donations aren’t coming from the goodness of people’s hearts; it’s for influence. “We’re supposedly a free democracy where we elect politicians […]
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‘Labor is worried’ – One Nation urged to establish a credible plan in NSW
Sydney Now host Clinton Maynard has called for One Nation to establish a credible plan for New South Wales, ahead of the next state election. “The State government is worried, Labor is worried,” Maynard said on Sydney Now. “The two-party system is dead, and I actually think it’s a good thing.” Listen to more highlights […]
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‘Australia can’t do anything’ – the REAL issue with the weekly Palestine protests
Clinton Maynard has been provided with a first-hand example of how the weekly pro-Palestine protests have had no impact on everyday Australians The Sydney Now host says an interaction he had with his daughter has reaffirmed his stance. “All this does is cause division. All this does is drain our resources,” he said. Listen to […]
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