Did you know that in Australia, we lose six veterans every month to suicide? Or that 75% of our returned ADF personnel will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives.  It's a crisis that we must put to a stop as soon as we possibly can.  Invictus Australia is a charity that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life.  Their fundraising campaign, Zero to 600 is underway and calls on Aussies to get out the door by 6am for 6 consecutive days, and complete...

If you were in Australia in the mid noughties, you’ll probably remember the Robert Farquharson case.  He was the dad who drove his three sons into a dam on Father’s Day in 2005, supposedly in an act of revenge against his ex-wife. Faquaruason infamously got out of the car, his three boys did not and drowned.  A new joint investigation between 60 Minutes, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald has uncovered new scientific evidence which raises serious questions about what really happened...

Former Press Secretary for Scott Morrison, Chief of Staff at the Daily Telegraph and Director of political communications firm, Headline Advisory joins Luke Grant to dissect the issues of the week in politics and to preview the one ahead.   They delve into how recent polling suggests Labor may spend a likely second term governing in minority, a potential return to politics for Josh Frydenberg, Anthony Albanese saying the next election will be a referendum on renewables v nuclear and how the...

Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 1st of June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen joins Luke Grant every week to give his no-nonsense takes on everything happening in the economy.  This week he delves into how the latest retail and CPI figures will affect the RBA’s future interest rates decisions. He also dissects how the latest housing construction figures put the federal government's ambitious plan to build 1.2 million homes in five years even further out of reach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

History was made yesterday when former US President Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury of 34 counts of falsifying business records, by using hush money to cover up a relationship with a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.  Their verdict made him the first ever American President to be convicted of a crime.  Experts are saying that Trump's most ardent supporters will be emboldened by the decision, however, the jury is split as to how it will affect the views of the all...

Long range weather forecaster Hayden Walker’s family has been in the business of weather forecasting since 1892, and are Australia’s oldest weather forecasting company. Luke Grant, spoke with Hayden earlier this year where he offered up his weather predictions for Autumn, which contrasted significantly from what was being forecasted by the Bureau Of Meteorology (BOM). And based on the weather we saw in Autumn, Hayden’s forecast turned out to be more accurate than the BOM’s.  Luke Grant...

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRMA Insurance partners with the Australian Red Cross to launch Help Nation, aiming to educate Australians on emergency preparedness through workshops and resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 26th of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know Palliative Care is a critical treatment for those experiencing life threatening illnesses.    But new data has revealed some harrowing statistics relating to the state of end of life care in Australia.   62% of patients who required specialist palliative care treatment were unable to access it and it is much harder to receive in the bush than it is in the city.   CEO of Palliative Care Australia, Camilla Rowland, joined Luke Grant to chat about the importance of palliative...

NSW has recorded a 25% increase in the road fatality rate this year.Now, it's been revealed that drink-drivers are escaping ­detection because of a 60% drop in the number of RBT's on NSW roads.Luke Grant chats with one of the co-founders of Road Trauma NSW, Tom Daher, about how police staffing issues are allowing more people to get away with drinking and driving drunk and the impacts their actions can have on the families of their victims.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Willis of the Daily Telegraph joins Luke Grant to dissect the major issues of the week including the millions of Australians who refuse to get off Centrelink and get a job. They also delve into the Minns Government's decision to extend the life of Eraring Coal Fired Power Station, and the predictable alarmist response from the Greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 19th of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government is looking to commit Australia to proposed amendments to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Pandemic Treaty and to its International Health Regulations.  The government is saying these are necessary steps to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics and other international health emergencies. But, fourteen parliamentarians from the coalition and the crossbench have written to the PM saying the reforms “pose a significant threat to Australia’s autonomy...

With everyone feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, why not consider spending your next holiday exploring Sydney's backyard.  The Blue Mountains is renowned the world over and is the perfect spot for a family or romantic getaway. It's one of the few places you can enjoy without wasting time driving, sitting on a plane and without breaking the bank.  It's full of amazing towns and attractions including the Three Sisters, Katoomba and of course, the beloved Zig Zag Railway. The...

You've likely never heard of him, but an Australian journalist who played a crucial role in getting Donald Trump elected, has been named as a co-conspirator in the former President's hush money trial.  His name is Dylan Howard, and he was formerly editor in chief of the American tabloid paper, the ‘National Enquirer, a position he held when Trump engaged his services to practice what's known as 'catch and kill journalism'. This means he was tasked with buying any negative stories about the...

Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 18th of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super, Leith Van Onselen gives Luke Grant his take on the Albanese Government's budget, the Coalition's reply and what the latest employment and wage data means for future interest rate rises.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is currently a loophole in place which allows prospective security guards to attain licences in states with less rigorous training requirements, potentially compromising community safety.    The practice is perfectly legal, but there are concerns some guards working in NSW don't have an acceptable level of training or English language ability.   Luke Grant chats with the founder and director of SECTA Training in Granville about the problems plaguing the security industry and what...

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 12th of May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rogue chemists are reportedly selling unapproved replicas of popular weight loss drug, Ozempic to vulnerable Aussies. The practice is in response to soaring demand for the drug, with thousands of patients desperate to get their hands on it. Luke Grant chats with Chief Medical Advisor of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Professor Robyn Langham, about the potential dangers of the unregulated drugs and why you shouldn't be taking TGA approved Ozempic without a valid medical...

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has outlined plans for the North Sydney Bears to end their 25 year NRL hibernation, by basing the club in Western Australia.  “The Perth Bears is the ideal partnership... By the end of June, we will be in a position as a game to make a call on expansion.,” Peter V’landys says.   Luke Grant chats with North Sydney Bears Chairman, Daniel Dickson, about what is undoubtedly the strongest sign yet the foundation club is set for a top flight return.  See...