2GB Drive with Jim Wilson

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Senior journalist and respected broadcaster Jim Wilson has appeared across Nine’s various radio stations for over two decades. He joined Seven in 1992 from Channel Nine where he excelled as a sports presenter and sports editor.

He is married to journalist and newsreader Chris Bath and has two teenage sons.

Join Jim each weekday from 3pm-6pm.

Veteran and witness to the Japanese surrender recounts the moment WWII ended

This Victory in the Pacific Day, Australians will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. RAN radar specialist Jack le Cras was conscripted into the Australian Navy at the age of 17. 2 years later, he was on board the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrender was signed. The Aussie […]

Jim Wilson / 15 hours ago

‘The worst pub seen so far’ hit with double fines for COVID-19 breaches

The Garry Owen Hotel at Rozelle has been slapped with double the regular fine for breaching COVID-19 restrictions. It has been described as ‘the worst pub seen so far’ after being fined $10,000 for blatantly disregarding COVID-19 safety measures. The Australian Hotels Association’s NSW director, John Green told Jim Wilson it “frustrates and disappoints me […]

Jim Wilson / 17 hours ago

Michaelia Cash dodges questions on grim unemployment forecast

The latest jobs figures show Australia’s unemployment rate has risen to 7.5 per cent. The Australian Bureau of Statistics show seasonally adjusted employment increased by 114,700 people between June and July, and hours worked increased 1.3 per cent. Federal Employment Minister Michaelia Cash told Jim Wilson these figures demonstrate that the “easing of COVID-19 restrictions […]

Jim Wilson / 17 hours ago