Could Tony Abbott be making a bid to return to politics? David Elliott has pointed out that the former Prime Minister, who no longer has a seat, will soon be hosting the Headland speech, something he notes is usually reserved for the Parliamentary Head. “If I were Angus Taylor … I would be asking the […]
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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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‘It’s our country’ – Clinton takes issue with latest Albo comments
2GB Sydney Now host Clinton Maynard has teed off on Anthony Albanese following his comments on the Welcome to Country during a press conference earlier today. The Prime Minister compared the tradition to welcoming a guest into your home and claimed Australians were visiting on Indigenous land. “If it gets to the point that we […]
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‘Political bubble’ – Clinton reveals what we need from our politicians
Clinton Maynard has exposed Australia’s politicians for not having any real-life experience. He’s pointed out that several politicians, including those running the country, have close to no real-life experience. “They lose perspective … What we need is politicians with real-life experience who have an understanding of what everyday Australians go through,” he said. Listen to […]
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‘He won’t talk to you’ – Clinton reveals why the PM is letting you down
Clinton Maynard has called out the Prime Minister for his crude comments on the Bush Barbie podcast regarding his wife and Kylie Minogue. He’s also called out the PM for refusing to speak to everyday Australians but will reveal who he’d marry, shag and date in a podcast. “His behaviour is completely unbecoming of a […]
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Could Tony Abbott be making a bid to return to politics? David Elliott has pointed out that the former Prime Minister, who no longer has a seat, will soon be hosting the Headland speech, something he notes is usually reserved for the Parliamentary Head. “If I were Angus Taylor … I would be asking the […]
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6 hours ago
‘It’s our country’ – Clinton takes issue with latest Albo comments
2GB Sydney Now host Clinton Maynard has teed off on Anthony Albanese following his comments on the Welcome to Country during a press conference earlier today. The Prime Minister compared the tradition to welcoming a guest into your home and claimed Australians were visiting on Indigenous land. “If it gets to the point that we […]
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08/07/2026
‘Political bubble’ – Clinton reveals what we need from our politicians
Clinton Maynard has exposed Australia’s politicians for not having any real-life experience. He’s pointed out that several politicians, including those running the country, have close to no real-life experience. “They lose perspective … What we need is politicians with real-life experience who have an understanding of what everyday Australians go through,” he said. Listen to […]
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07/07/2026
‘He won’t talk to you’ – Clinton reveals why the PM is letting you down
Clinton Maynard has called out the Prime Minister for his crude comments on the Bush Barbie podcast regarding his wife and Kylie Minogue. He’s also called out the PM for refusing to speak to everyday Australians but will reveal who he’d marry, shag and date in a podcast. “His behaviour is completely unbecoming of a […]
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06/07/2026
‘National act of self-harm’ – Veteran behind petition speaks out
The man behind a petition to dismantle the Office of Special Investigation has told 2GB Sydney Now he does not condone the unlawful killing of civilians in a war. Veteran and Wandering Warriors director Audie Moldre says it’s unproductive and leads to generational vendettas. “When you have a decade of rumour, of allegation, to the […]
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