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On Wednesday morning, a 24-year-old man and a 29-year-old man were arrested and are currently being questioned by police in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childcare Choice researcher Maddy Simmonds joined Clinton Maynard on Sydney Now to discuss growing calls for the child care subsidy to be extended to more care options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former NSW police detective Gary Jubelin warns that gangs are now "outsourcing" violence to brazen, inexperienced recruits, leading to fatal mistakes and innocent casualties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has rejected One Nation’s ability to govern New South Wales, labeling their platform as superficial and "not real" after a Roy Morgan poll showed the party surging to a record 30% primary support. Clinton noted that while the Premier gave the party a "fair whack" for lacking substance, he conceded they are a growing threat that cannot be ignored ahead of the next election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The father of murdered paramedic Steven Tougher has condemned the NSW Attorney General’s refusal to implement mandatory minimum sentences for those who assault emergency staff, revealing that current penalties can be as low as a $110 fine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With New South Wales road fatalities jumping 17%, Clinton Maynard warns that high-tech dashboard distractions are fueling a deadly surge that cameras and current laws are failing to stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A veterinarian warns pet owners to "move with urgency" and monitor for symptoms like pale gums or sudden bruising as reports of intentional dog poisonings expand from Stanmore to Breakfast Point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard argues that under Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s new vehicle efficiency rules, traditional car brands are being slapped with massive fines while Chinese manufacturers reap hundreds of millions in credits, leaving everyday Australians with no option but to "go Chinese" for an affordable ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This segment of Straight Shooters with Lucy Zelić captures the jarring contrast of modern Sydney. From the chilling "normalised" violence of the Coconut Cartel’s brazen shootings to a spirited, lighthearted argument over whether Olympic ice dancing is a legitimate sport or merely performance art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jacinta Price marks her return to the front bench by declaring small business the "backbone of this country" and promising a relentless new approach to protecting the Australian way of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clinton Maynard discusses the investigation into 40 electric bike riders who took over the middle lanes of the Harbor Bridge during peak hour, revealing that two weeks later, not a single teenager has been caught. He highlights that while the US influencer who led the stunt has left Australia, police were "outnumbered" and are now forced to manually identify riders from video footage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey joins Clinton Maynard address growing anger over surging land tax bills following his 2024 decision to freeze tax-free thresholds. With some "mum and dad" investors seeing 65% increases, Mookhey defends the policy, pointing to negative gearing and record property values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Angus Taylor takes the reins of the Liberal Party, Clinton Maynard suggests that his leadership may be a temporary fix to unite a fractured party before Andrew Hastie eventually makes his move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Songwriting icon Andrew Farriss reveals how walking away from the "meaningless" city life to run a cattle station in regional NSW saved him from the destructive excesses of rock stardom. Reflecting on the blur of global tours and the tragic loss of Michael Hutchence, Farriss explains why he now finds more purpose in rural life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Elliott labels Premier Chris Minns’ "boat" analogy inappropriate but urges the veteran community to cut him slack, claiming the leader is "fried" after a week of intense state crises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Chris Minns issues a "genuine apology" after admitting he "had a shocker" by trivializing the potential sale of Victoria Barracks. Following a "mountain of feedback" from the veterans community. Minns expressed regret for his "inarticulate" comparison of the military site's sale to a neighbor selling a boat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Labor MP has sensationally compared Monday's protest scenes with the death of aged care resident Clare Nowland back in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has called out protesters who told police they weren't planning on marching at a chaotic protest on Monday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after a viral video emerged of a protester allegedly biting an officer's hand at a protest on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Angels' founder John Brewster and vocalist Nick Morton joined Clinton Maynard live in studio ahead of their upcoming gig on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Attorney-General Damien Tudehope has emphatically slammed comments made by former Liberal colleague David Elliott in his Straight Shooters segment on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sydney Now Straight Shooter David Elliott has slammed comments made by shadow Attorney-General Damien Tudehope regarding the motivations of the alleged Bondi terror attack shooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Traffic & Highway Patrol Commander David Driver joined Clinton Maynard to speak about a group of e-bike and motorcycle riders who are causing chaos across Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former Liberal MP and mother of a child with autism, Hollie Hughes says state governments need to come back to the table in regards to support for people and families impacted by autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Opposition has introduced legislation aimed at addressing anti-Semitism as state Parliament returns for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has dismissed the notion that any National or Liberal MPs can join her Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The states and the federal governments have signed a major agreement worth $25 billion to fund hospitals over the next five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie has pulled out of the Liberal leadership race to replace current Opposition leader Sussan Ley as a leadership spill looms over the Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clinton Maynard has reacted to chilling video released by New South Wales Police, which depicts alleged gunman Julian Ingram reporting to police as part of his bail conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Zelic joins Clinton Maynard for a blunt assessment of the leadership crisis rocking the Coalition, and explains why she views this power struggle as a "Titanic" moment for the right side of politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.