Michael is joined by Terry McCrann, Business Commentator with The Australian, about Australia’s stalled wage growth in spite of the ABS recently announcing strong unemployment numbers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported the unemployment rate for last month was 3.9 per cent, its lowest level since mid-1974 after a small increase in the number of […]


When the night is dark and much of the city sleeps, Michael McLaren is keeping you company.
Overnight with Michael McLaren provides news, laughs and companionship from midnight to 5.30am each weekday.
Michael began his radio career in 2006 progressing on to Executive Producer roles, working alongside the likes of Murray Wilton, Philip Clarke and Brian Wilshire for over four years.
His on-air career started full-time in 2011, when he was invited to host the Australia Overnight program, a job which he’s loved doing ever since.
‘Spiked’ news with Brendan O’Neill
Michael is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com
Sue Dodd’s weekly produce report
Michael has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…
Overnights Full Show 20th May
Listen to the full show podcast with Michael McLaren.
Jim Haynes’ not-so-famous Aussie characters
Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of the not-so-famous characters from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on E. J. Brady – journalist and poet. Edwin James Brady (7 August 1869 – 22 July 1952) was born from Irish parents at Carcoar, New South Wales, and […]
Michael is joined by Terry McCrann, Business Commentator with The Australian, about Australia’s stalled wage growth in spite of the ABS recently announcing strong unemployment numbers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported the unemployment rate for last month was 3.9 per cent, its lowest level since mid-1974 after a small increase in the number of […]
‘Spiked’ news with Brendan O’Neill
Michael is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com
Sue Dodd’s weekly produce report
Michael has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…
Overnights Full Show 20th May
Listen to the full show podcast with Michael McLaren.
Jim Haynes’ not-so-famous Aussie characters
Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of the not-so-famous characters from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on E. J. Brady – journalist and poet. Edwin James Brady (7 August 1869 – 22 July 1952) was born from Irish parents at Carcoar, New South Wales, and […]
Michael is joined by Terry McCrann, Business Commentator with The Australian, about Australia’s stalled wage growth in spite of the ABS recently announcing strong unemployment numbers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported the unemployment rate for last month was 3.9 per cent, its lowest level since mid-1974 after a small increase in the number of […]
‘Spiked’ news with Brendan O’Neill
Michael is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com
Sue Dodd’s weekly produce report
Michael has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…
Overnights Full Show 20th May
Listen to the full show podcast with Michael McLaren.
Jim Haynes’ not-so-famous Aussie characters
Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of the not-so-famous characters from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on E. J. Brady – journalist and poet. Edwin James Brady (7 August 1869 – 22 July 1952) was born from Irish parents at Carcoar, New South Wales, and […]
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