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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Sarah MacDonald has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.

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    Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - The West Australian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 14:28


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.

    Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 15:44


    Philip Clark is joined by Tech Guru Software Developer and Technology Commentator from Access Informatics, Peter Marks on Nightlife.

    The unlikely Australian Olympian-of-sorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 15:43


    Donald Mackintosh was a champion shooter, and did quite well, but his events were the most shocking in Olympic Games history. Live pigeon shooting! 

    The Politics of The World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 49:53


    Nightlife discusses the month of football ahead, with Philip Clark joined by Ned Hall from ABC Sport, Sports Ambassador podcast host Tracey Holmes, and former Socceroos captain, broadcaster and human rights activist Craig Foster. 

    The Challenge: Which TV family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 65:33


    Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - Michael West Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 21:07


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for Michael West Media & author of The Summertime of Our Dreams.

    The Challenge: What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 63:03


    200 years of WA's oldest permanent European settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 13:33


    Travel writer Fleur Bainger joins Philip Clark to share how Albany is remembering its past and celebrating its future.

    Busting the myths around hair loss and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 47:38


    Nightlife separates the myths from the realities around hair loss with Philip Clark joined by Dr Rod Sinclair, with the newest and latest dermatological research.

    What spaceborne viruses could astronauts bring back to Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 12:37


    As our explorations towards the moon and out into space commence again, it brings with it the spectre of space-born viruses and other nasties.

    American Insight with Bill Wyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 24:17


    Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio in Washington, and columnist for SMH and the AGE.

    Why a 1970s Australian soapie about a women's prison became a ratings success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 42:05


    Prisoner's global fans included the notorious English criminal Reggie Kray. 

    Arthur Boyd's Francis of Assisi tapestries are on display together for the first time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 26:15


    It's hoped this exhibition could see the tapestries eventually displayed in St Francis' home town of Assisi in Italy.

    The History Quiz: Did the rest of Ned Kelly's gang wear helmets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 46:42


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 14th of June, history of hats edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

    The Night Witches: The female Soviet aviators who terrorised the Nazis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 28:13


    They flew slow, unarmed wooden aircraft into the darkness and became one of the most feared air units of World War II.

    Inside the world of Tom Waits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 31:06


    Why has a gravel-voiced singer of dreamers, drifters and outsiders inspired such devotion for more than 50 years?

    Visit the resting place of the Witch Queen of New Orleans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 18:32


    Marie Laveau is buried in New Orleans' St Louis Cemetery 1 where actor Nicholas Cage has already made plans to spend eternity 

    Pop Quiz: What is Molly Meldrum's first name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 54:59


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday 13th June edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

    A glimpse into the world of Kalgoorlie's historical sex workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 27:15


    Anthea Hodgson's Palace of Lost Virtue is set in Kalgoorlie at the turn of the 20th century in which both men and sex workers flocked to the area

    Scams: spotting fake texts and getting your money back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 26:54


    As the technology behind scams is gets smarter every year, protections are being put in place by the government. But can Australia's defences keep up?

    The Challenge: Which primate species has the longest gestation period?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 55:55


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 12th edition to see if you have the answer!

    The first climbers to take on Mount Everest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 22:17


    Hundreds make it to the summit of the world's highest mountain each year. They have the pioneering efforts of the early courageous climbers to thank. 

    Foreign Correspondent - Tingting Liu - Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 11:09


    President Trump has yet to decide on a $14 Billion Dollar arms package for Taiwan. Such arms sales are a persistent source of friction with China. 

    Tambora - The Eruption That Changed the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 46:18


    Professor Gillen D'Arcy Wood is the author of several historical works, and joined Philip Clark to discuss Tambora's impacts in Australia outlined in his book, Tambora: The Eruption That Changed the World. 

    The Challenge: Which year did the Socceroos first compete at the World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 63:07


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 11 edition to see if you have the answer! 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 19:48


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper.

    The Secret World of Ants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 17:22


    Ants are everywhere, with an estimated 20 quadrillion, that's 20 followed by fifteen zeros, surviving on the planet. But what you know, or think you know, about how ants manage to be quite so abundant and organised might not be quite right. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 21:38


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.

    The First Inventors - Indigenous Innovation, Ingenuity and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 49:18


    Indigenous Australians shaped the continent of Australia in ways we are still only beginning to understand and appreciate. Only uncovered and explored in the last few decades. 

    Nightlife Health - Allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:59


    Allergic reactions can vary. Everything from cat fur to avocados can be delightful for some and downright harmful for others. Do you or a member of your family have an allergy? 

    The Challenge: Bringing Australia Together was a slogan for which Australian PM?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 56:05


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 10 edition to see if you have the answer! 

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 12:24


    Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.

    The Challenge: Which US highway was known as the Mother Road?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 66:44


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 9 edition to see if you have the answer!

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 18:41


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.

    Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 14:15


    Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch. 

    Why Colonial Australia adopted Brass Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 16:18


    A British tradition that was enthusiastically adopted by colonial Australians was the brass band. They became an integral part of community life in the coal mining regions of NSW. 

    Nightlife Finance with Roger Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 48:01


    Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investments, joined Philip Clark to discuss the latest finance news and take questions from listeners to Nightlife.

    Meaningful Travel for Deeper Understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 16:06


    Travel can create new perspectives. There's a growing trend towards wanting to make our getaways not just a relaxing break. A fast track to finding yourself can be to spend time somewhere you've never been.   

    The Challenge: Which Oscar-winning actor played petty criminal Jimmy in Two Hands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 63:51


    International Space Station Evacuation Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 12:42


    The International Space Station has been leaking air since 2019. A persistent and troubling problem, and despite years of attempts, engineers have never fully solved it. 

    Hips and Ankles, Knees and Toes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 48:38


    Nightlife takes a deep dive into our hips and ankles, knees and toes. These are the lower body joints that need attention as they wear, tear and sometimes require replacement. 

    American Insight with Bruce Wolpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 17:03


    Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news with what is happening in America with Bruce Wolpe, Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre, formerly with the Democratic staff in the US Congress in President Obama's first term.   

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