Saturday Magazine

Is the AUKUS agreement under threat from Trump? Could AUKUS force Australia into an armed conflict with China if the USA goes to war with China? Is the government doing... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025:Neil Pharaoh, Co-Founder TANCK: Cost of living crisis and International Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Paul and John talk to Paul Briggs, a Yorta Yorta leader, been awarded who has been recently,  honorary doctorate by La Trobe University,  for his lifelong dedication to Indigenous empowerment... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Paul Briggs, Yorta Yorta leader, Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University, NAIDOC Week. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Why doesn't Australia have a minister or a parliamentary secretary for equality? Why do we an anti-Islam envoy and antisemitism envoy but no Queer or LGBTIQA+ Envoy? What does diplomatic... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, John and Paul: International Diplomacy: Australia VS Trump; Why no LBTIQA+ Envoy? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul talk to Angus Crowther – Tanck-Co-Founder + Executive Director-Government, as they discuss Trump's AUKUS review, Federal Politics issues and what's happening with John Pesutto and the state... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Angus Crowther – Tanck-Co-Founder + Executive Director-Government Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

John, Paul and Macca talk to Nina Taylor, MP Albert Park, LGBTQIA grants, Minus 18 Ball- Sigrid Thornton New Play-Mother Play coming out after 60   Nina was elected to... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Nina Taylor, MP Albert Park, LGBTQIA grants, Minus 18 Ball- Sigrid Thornton New Play-Mother Play coming out after 60 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our first guest this week is the newly elected Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. Sarah Witty is a foster parent of ten years, a Richmond... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca talk to Fr Peter MacLeod-Miller, as they discuss the controversial topic, is the Anglican Church Dying? Father Peter Macleod-Miller is the rector of St Matthews Anglican Church... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Fr Peter MacLeod-Miller – Rector of St Matthew's and Archdeacon of the Hume-Is the Anglican Church dying? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca ad Fiona talk to Jackie Turner – Director Trans Justice Project, as of July 1, 2025 – Community groups have welcomed key reforms in the NSW Equality Act coming into effect... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Jackie Turner – Director Trans Justice Project; Birth Cert. Reforms & Better Recognition for Rainbow Families comes into effect, NSW. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Next up live in the studio Macca and Fiona are joined by Zoe Daniel & Ange Pippos: Life After Federal Politics Speaker, consultant, author, journalist and foreign correspondent, thought leader... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Zoe Daniel & Ange Pippos: Life After Federal Politics appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

A slight change of pace now, Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio, by Micaela Drieberg – New CEO of Gender Equity Victoria Micaela, a committed feminist, is... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Micaela Drieberg – New CEO of Gender Equity Victoria appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca are joined live on air by Nicholas Reece – Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, is an Australian politician and policy activist, currently serving as the 105th... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025, Nicholas Reece – Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Anti-semitism in Melbourne, Councillors attempt to remove LGBTQIA+, Award Category appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Fiona's first guest in the studio this week, Rueben Berg,  a proud Gunditjmara man, and a Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria (the Assembly). Rueben  sits... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, July 5th, 2025: Rueben Berg – Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria-‘Victoria's Statewide Treaty Bill' appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week Macca has a very special co-host, Fiona Patten, Australian politician and activist. She was the leader of Reason Australia (also known as the Reason Party) and was a member of... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 5th, July, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Fiona Patten appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman talk to Dechlan Brennan, a freelance writer advocating for mental health and welfare reforms in Australia. Originally from Perth, Dechlan is now based in Melbourne and studying... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Dechlan Brennan, National Indigenous Times, Massive VicPol Payouts for Civil Rights Abuses appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Son Vivienne, talks to Nevena and Macca about the latest TGV News. Son is the CEO at Transgender Victoria, a lead advocacy, education and peer support community led organisation and... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Son Vivienne CEO, Transgender Victoria, Update from Transgender Victoria appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman talk to Lance Thornswood from NAB as they discuss Pride Month and how the NAB team have been using storytelling to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Lance Thornswood Co-Sponsor, NAB Pride; NAB Supporting LGBTQIA+ Inclusion appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  Nevena and Osman talk to Osman's colleague, Scott Mitchell from Lame Stream Media. Lamestream is an independent podcast and newsletter tackling the crisis in media. They cover how the... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Scott Mitchell Lame Stream Media; The Antoinette Latouf Judgement and its Implications for Media Freedom appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman talk to Gabriel Shipton,  an Australian film producer, human rights advocate, and founder of The Information Rights Project. As the brother of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, Gabriel played... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Gabriel Shipton, Information Rights Project, One Year On Since Julian Assange's Release appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman talk to Alex McKinnon, a Sydney-based journalist who has been published in Al Jazeera, the New York Times, the Observer, the Guardian, Gawker, The Outline, Crikey and Overland. Since January 2024... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Alex McKinnon, DeepCut News; New analysis by Newscord, Deepcut; Finds ABC Reporting Repeatedly Privileges Israeli Perspectives Over Palestinian Voices appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman talk to Ro Allen, Victoria's Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commissioner about the new Guideline: LGBTIQA+ inclusive workplaces, Employers' legal duties under the Equal Opportunity Act: https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/static/7fcb64193968112593febb49ecd1ed39/Resource-LGBTIQA-Guideline-18-June-2025.pdf The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Ro Allen: LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Workplaces: Equal Opportunity Act appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Osman  Faruqi are in the hosting seats this week. Nevena and Osman discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was. Osman  was the culture news... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena Spirovska and Osman Faruqi appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.  Book... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 21st June, 2025: Frances Atkinson: Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator; Book Reviews: The Eyes of Gaza, Feast While You Can, All Systems Red, The Monkey's Mask appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at USA Study Centre as they discuss what's going on in in the USA and the issues facing Trump's Presidency? Bruce... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Bruce Wolpe – Senior Fellow at USA Study Centre-State of Affairs in the US; POTUS Without Potency? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul talk to Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills, Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills, Assistant Minister for Defence appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Richard Keane – Living Positive Victoria New aged care act / Advice for GP's  / New Travel & Migration section of their  website The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Richard Keane – Living Positive Victoria-New Aged Care Act appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Simon Ruth – CEO Thorne Harbour Health-LGBTIQA+ Health Update The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Simon Ruth – CEO Thorne Harbour Health-LGBTIQA+ Health Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul talk to Jennifer Parker – Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies UNSW + Expert Asso, National Security College, ANU; How Australia should respond to China's aggression in the South... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Jennifer Parker – Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies UNSW + Expert Asso, National Security College, ANU; How Australia should respond to China's aggression in the South China Sea? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena is off this week. Paul and Macca talk to Aiv Puglielli, Greens for North East Metro, State Government Update-Safe Pill Testing and more. The post Saturday 21st June, 2025: Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro-State Government Update. Legal Pill Testing appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Saturday Magazine's own podcaster ventured out into the city last week and interview Joy and Saturday Magazine regular Journalist and Artist Van Badham. Girl Masters: Badham/McCartney is a bold, intergenerational... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 21st, June 2025: GIRL MASTERS: Van Badham & Lauren McCartney appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joining us as our first guest,  is Chanel Contos, the remarkable young activist who turned a viral Instagram story into a national movement. She's the founder of Teach Us Consent,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Chanel Contos – Consent Advocate, Author &; Founder of Teach Us Consent” appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Paul and Kenny talk to Adam about Mr Australasia Bear 2025. Held annually during the Southern HiBearnation festival is the highly anticipated Mr Australasia Bear competition!  This event stands as... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Mr Australasia Bear 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Next we're joined by creative strategist and advertising insider Oskar Westerdal — aka Vesterdahl — here to talk about the fine line between Pride support and rainbow washing in brand... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Oskar Westerdal (Vesterdahl) – Creative Partner, Akcelo appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Joining us now is Josh Reid Jones, founder of the Just Be Nice Project — a national initiative using empathy, dignity and practical help to build a better world. He's... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Josh Reid Jones – Founder, Just Be Nice Project appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest is from the Safer Communities Division of Victoria Police — working to strengthen trust, visibility, and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ communities. Please welcome Jeremy Oliver. Jeremy Oliver works... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Jeremy Oliver – Victoria Police, Safer Communities Division appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

He's a comedian, composer, author, and ABC favourite whose sharp wit has taken him from Parliament House to parenting mishaps — we're thrilled to welcome Sammy J to Saturday Magazine!... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Sammy J – Comedian, Broadcaster, Satirist appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our next guest is Michael Galea, Victorian Labor MP for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region. He's been a strong voice in Parliament on transport, equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights since being... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Michael Galea MP – Victorian Labor Member for South Eastern Metro Region appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Co-hosting our special Hour of Power this week is one of the youngest MPs in Victoria's Parliament — a fierce advocate for animals, equality, and progressive policy — it's Georgie... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Hour of Power: Weekly Wrap Up with Georgie Purcell MP – Animal Justice Party, and Josh Burns MP – Labor, Federal Member for Macnamara appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena talk to Kenny Hill – Executive performance coach at Redline Coaching, advertising agency founder, and co-producer of JOY94.9's Saturday Magazine. He brings over two decades of experience... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 7th June, 2025: Kenny Hill, Executive Performance Coach, Redline Coaching, Advertising Agency Founder, Co-Producer of JOY94.9's Saturday Magazine.  appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to Dr. Hector Georgiou about Australia's Shortage of Sperm. Dr Hector Georgiou is a leading fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF, where he works at the forefront... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June 2025: Dr Hector Georgiou – Melbourne IVF-Why Does Australia Have a Shortage of Sperm? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to  Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance Peter Kurti is a senior fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies and an... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June 2025: Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to Ali Khan, live in the studio. Ali Khan is a 2019 Churchill Fellow and a passionate advocate for addressing domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Ali Khan – Churchill Fellow, Domestic Violence Survivor & Advocate appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Lord Mayor Nick Reece, University  of Melbourne, Principal Fellow, Melbourne School of Government, talks to Nevena and Macca about the Break Up of the Musk and Trump Bromance, what's happening... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Lord Mayor Nick Reece, Uni of Melbourne, Principal Fellow, Melb. School of Government. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.