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Paul and Macca are joined live on-air by Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing North-East Metropolitan Region for the Victorian Greens. With a background in the arts as a composer and producer, Aiv brings a creative lens to politics and is an advocate for climate action, housing justice and community-led solutions. Aiv has worked across grassroots campaigns and in parliament since 2022, focusing on progressive policies that protect the environment while supporting workers and local communities. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro, Year in Review appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by WA Liberal Sentator Dean Smith, the author of the same Equal Marriage legislation on the year that was and a tribute to Dr Katie Allen, former Liberal MP. Katrina Jane Allen was an Australian medical researcher and politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022, representing the seat of Higgins in Victoria for the Liberal Party Former federal Liberal MP Katie Allen has died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, her family has announced. Dr Allen served as member for the now-abolished seat of Higgins in Victoria from 2019 to 2022. Earlier this year, the former Liberal MP revealed she had a rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-23/former-higgins-mp-katie-allen-died-of-cancer/106175744 The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: : WA Liberal Senator Dean Smith, Tribute to Katie Allen appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria. Vicki Ward, as the Victorian Minister for Equality, was involved in the passing of an updated anti-vilification law in 2025. Key aspects of the update include making it easier for police to charge those who make hateful speech, lowering the threshold for criminal charges, and providing greater protection for the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability. The legislation removed a contentious defence for genuine political purposes after community concerns that it could be misused.  The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; The Year That Was… appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis MP, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region; Politics Update. Prior to entering Parliament, Rachel was the executive of EROS Association and held leadership, project management, policy and research roles with the Family Court of Australia and Centrelink. Rachel holds postgraduate qualifications in public policy and an undergraduate degree in sociology and politics. She is also an acclaimed performer, travelling internationally to perform as Freckles Blue in Paris and London. Rachel has extensive experience in advocacy and campaigning, including successfully campaigning to end financial discrimination against small business, gaining the support of the Ombudsman. Rachel put her hand up to run for Parliament for Legalise Cannabis Victoria as she believes it is time for law reform in this space. She is keen to initiate the conversation more broadly around the role of cannabis as the future for environmental ingenuity and creation. Rachel has a keen interest in political processes and practices, is an advocate for women's rights and equality, inclusivity, and progressive social and community development. She is also passionate about solutions to homelessness, particularly in regard to young people, and has lived experience after instability in home-life meant Rachel was independent from 16 years of age. She is a fierce advocate for cannabis law reform and is actively involved in the LGBTIQ community. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis MP, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region; Politics Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by John Wintle, Joy Media’s recently re-elected Board President. https://joy.org.au/board-of-directors/ The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: John Wintle, Joy Media President appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Rachel Westaway, Liberal, MP Prahran. Rachel Westaway  is an Australian politician serving as the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since winning the 2025 Prahran state by-election. She is a member of the Victorian Liberal Party. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Rachel Westaway, Liberal, MP Prahran. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Josh Burns, MP Mcnamara, Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party, as they have a very special announcement, Photo courtesy of Josh Burns’ Facebook Page. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Josh Burns, MP Mcnamara, Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party-SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul to our recently appointed CEO, Paul Scott-Williams, about the year that was and what’s down the road for JOY in 2026. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Paul-Scott Williams, CEO Joy Media appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul are back doing their annual special Christmas show with the with some of our most special and favourite guests from the Community and Politics. Joe Ball (he/him) is the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, appointed in 2024.  A proud transgender man and long-time advocate, Joe has an extensive background in social services, mental health support and LGBTQIA+ community work. Previously associated with Switchboard Victoria, he has championed initiatives such as Rainbow Door and programs supporting survivors of family violence. Joe focuses on improving access to services, reducing stigma, and ensuring Victorian LGBTIQA+ communities are included in policy decisions. Commissioner Ball (he/him) is a proud transgender man. He is a longstanding LGBTIQA+ advocate with a 25-year career in disability, housing and homelessness, and social services. Commissioner Ball is a member of the Expert Advisory Group for the Federal Government's 10-Year LGBTIQ+ Health and Wellbeing Plan. He has previously participated in several leading social service advisory committees and boards. This includes the Victorian Family Violence peak body Safe and Equal, the Community Advisory Committee for 1800RESPECT, the Victorian LGBTIQA+ Taskforce, the Victorian Family Violence Reform Advisory Group, and the National Suicide Prevention Governance Committee. Joe was previously CEO of Switchboard Victoria for eight years, where he led the establishment of Rainbow Door, the state-wide LGBTIQA+ family violence and mental health helpline. Throughout his expansive career, Joe has drawn upon the strength and guidance of LGBTIQA+ history and most importantly, the work of activists who have paved the way, the courageous voices with lived experience and the wisdom of LGBTIQA+ elders. In 2020, Joe was honoured as an award recipient in the 50 Outstanding LGBTI+ Leaders in Australia. The post 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Joe Ball, Victoria Commissioner LGBTIQ+ Communities appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Zoe are joined live in the studio by Kent Burgess, Interim CEO – Thorne Harbour Health; Update from Thorne Harbour Health, as they discuss 2025 from THH; Monkey Pox, Funding and so much more. The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Kent Burgess, Interim CEO – Thorne Harbour Health; Update from Thorne Harbour Health appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Zoe and Macca are joined live on air by, Rex Patrick, “Transparency Warrior” & Former Federal Senator as they discuss the high court fight on political donations Former Senator Rex Patrick was known as the ‘Transparency Warrior' during his time in the Federal Parliament. In addition to the normal tools used by senators to enforce transparency of Government (e.g. questions at question time, written questions on notice, Senate Estimates questioning, Inquiries and Senate orders for the production of documents) Rex also made extensive use of Freedom of Information request in the Federal domain and subsequent reviews by the Information Commissioner and the Administrative Appeals Tribunals (AAT). Rex also made numerous requests under South Australian FOI laws and sought Ombudsman reviews and South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Reviews. Rex believes that transparency is a critical element of a representative democracy. Without transparency citizens cannot properly participate in democracy – and the likelihood of corruption or maladministration occurring increases. The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Rex Patrick, “Transparency Warrior” & Former Federal Senator, High Court Fight on Political Donations appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Zoe and Macca talk to Christopher McDermott, Deputy Chair, Mental Health Victoria. Christopher is a member of the Victorian Bar and has a broad civil law practice. He specialises in employment and industrial law, anti-discrimination law, human rights and administrative law. Christopher is the Secretary of the Victorian Bar's Indigenous Justice Committee, a member of the Industrial Bar Association Committee, the Australian Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Victorian Bar's LGBTIQ Working Group (which he helped to establish). The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Christopher McDermott, Deputy Chair, Mental Health Victoria appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Professor Dr. Jason Ong is a distinguished academic and sexual health physician dedicated to advancing research and improving health outcomes for marginalized populations. With a rare combination of expertise as a clinician, health economist, and epidemiologist, he leverages his diverse skill set to address complex public health challenges. His research focuses on amplifying the voices of underserved communities and tackling taboo topics to promote informed decision-making and policy development. Since 2019, Professor Ong has served as an advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing to global efforts to eliminate HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as public health threats. In addition, he holds leadership roles as Vice-President of the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) and as a Board Director of Health Equity Matters, reflecting his unwavering commitment to equity in healthcare. The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Prof. Dr Jason Ong, Dir. Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Veteran Australian Journalist and Broadcaster, Neil Mitchell, best known for his dominant 34-year career at Melbourne talkback station 3AW, joins Macca, Zoe and Misha as they discuss the year that was in politics, news and more. The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Neil Mitchell, Veteran Australian Journalist and Broadcaster, Musings on 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Zoe and Macca are joined live in the studio by Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation, as they discuss the year that was in politics and current affairs The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation: The Year That Was In Politics appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Former ABC Journalist and Independent MP for Goldstein is this week’s co-host. She joins Macca as they discuss life post federal politics, Zoe’s history, and what’s coming up on this week’s show. Zoe is a respected journalist and author, and is the former independent federal MP for Goldstein, after making history in 2022 as the seat’s first female representative. In Parliament, she championed reforms in women's safety, economic equality, student debt, healthcare, climate legislation, and digital safety, and mental health, particularly support for eating disorder services. The post Sat, 20th Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Zoe Daniel: Life Post Politics appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena talk to Ged Kearney, MP Cooper, Asst Min for Prevention of Family Violence & Asst Min Social Services; about the year that was, new legislation on family, domestic & sexual violence in LGBTQIA+ relationships protections. Macca and Nevena are also joined in the studio, well rather ambushed by Josh Burns, Georgie Purcell and Peter Khalil to announce the delivery of $250,000 from the Federal Australian Government to fund Joy Media. Special delivery of the cheque is from 6:57 minute mark. The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Ged Kearney, MP Cooper; Josh Burns MP, McNamara; Peter Khalil MP, Wills: Special Announcement appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined live on the phone by Peter Kurti, Director of the Culture, Prosperity & Civil Society program and is also Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Law and Business at the University of Notre Dame Australia. He has written extensively about issues of religion, liberty, culture and civil society in Australia, and appears frequently as a commentator on television and radio. In addition to having written many newspaper articles, he is also the author or editor of a number of books, including The Tyranny of Tolerance: Threats to Religious Liberty in Australia; Euthanasia: Seven Questions about Voluntary Assisted Dying; Sacred & Profane: Faith and Belief in a Secular Society; and Beyond Belief: Rethinking the Voice to Parliament. Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Australia. In his most recent paper, Kurti, argues that, “that Australia's democratic institutions must learn to manage, rather than resolve, deep moral disagreement. Building on the pluralist tradition of Isaiah Berlin, John Gray and Bernard Williams, this report contends that conflict between legitimate but incompatible values is a permanent feature of free societies. It warns against the illusion that political consensus can be achieved through neutrality, proceduralism or abstract ideals alone”. “Liberal democracies must instead draw defensible lines — imperfect, contested, but necessary — that allow diverse groups to live together under common rules”. https://www.cis.org.au/publication/drawing-the-line-moral-conflict-and-the-fragility-of-liberal-tolerance/ The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Peter Kurti, Centre for Ind. Studies; Drawing The Line; Australia's Democratic Institutions Must Manage, Not Resolve, Moral Disagreement appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca are Nevena are joined live in the studio by  Ruchit Kulkarni, University of Melb; Climate Expert, as they discuss; what exactly is driving the heatwave across Australia ?Are these kinds of heatwaves becoming more common, and why? Is Australia heading toward a bad bushfire season this summer? How does La Niña this year is going to play the role in shaping Australia summer and bushfire season? Ruchit Kulkarni graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master's degree in Atmospheric Science. His expertise lies in analysing the causes of extreme rainfall on a daily timescale across western New South Wales. Using historical records and modern datasets, he works to understand how our climate is changing and what that means for future risks. Ruchit is passionate about science communication and regularly engages with students and community audiences to discuss weather, climate, and natural hazards The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Ruchit Kulkarni, University of Melb, Climate Expert, What’s Driving Australia’s Heatwave? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca spoke to Dr. Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids? Dr Scanlan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Tasmania. He specialises in cybersecurity and privacy, having undertaken a PhD in the area, and has been teaching and consulting with the industry for over 15 years. He is also an adjunct Associate Professor in Maritime Cybersecurity at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Joel is an active researcher on projects relating to child exploitation prevention, maritime cyber security, and machine learning. Joel Scanlan is the academic co-lead of the CSAM Deterrence Centre, which is a partnership between the University of Tasmania and Jesuit Social Services, who operate Stop It Now (Australia), a therapeutic service providing support to people who are concerned with their own, or someone else’s, feelings towards children. Dr Scanlan has received funding from the Australian Research Council, Australian Institute of Criminology, the eSafety Commissioner, Lucy Faithfull Foundation and the Internet Watch Foundation. “With the federal government's ban on social media accounts for under-16s taking effect this week, as well as age assurance for logged-in search engine users on December 27 and adult content on March 9 2026, we have reached a landmark moment – but we must be clear about what this regulation achieves and what it ignores”, writes Dr Scanlan, in his latest article for the conversation. “The ban may keep some children out (if they don't circumvent it), but it does nothing to fix the harmful architecture awaiting them upon return. Nor does it take steps to modify the harmful behaviour of some adult users. We need meaningful change toward a digital duty of care, where platforms are legally required to anticipate and mitigate harm” https://theconversation.com/banning-kids-from-social-media-doesnt-make-online-platforms-safer-heres-what-will-do-that-271103 The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Dr Joel Scanlan, Snr Lecturer Uni of Tas. Cyber Security Expert; Will the Social Media Ban Actually Protect Aussie Kids? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Rachel Westaway, State Member for Prahran, and Glyn Lewis, Local Author Spotlight. At the 2025 Prahran state by-election, Rachel Westaway was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly with a 13.4% two-party swing in her favour. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Greens MP Sam Hibbins following revelations of an extramarital affair with a staffer] and allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward an intern. Westaway’s campaign was based on addressing “law-and-order” issues, including around the Chapel Street precinct. At the time of her election, Westaway became the first Liberal candidate for a lower house seat across Australia to recover a seat from the Greens, after Prahran became the first lower house seat the Liberal Party had lost to the Greens, in 2014. In October 2025, Westaway was appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business and Shadow Assistant Minister for Hospitality. Following the change of leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party in November 2025 and subsequent Shadow Cabinet Shadow reshuffle, Westaway was appointed Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Metropolitan), Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and Shadow Assistant Minister for Melbourne. Glyn Lewis, Melbourne based author, was born in the UK, he immigrated to Australia, with his family in 1966, when he was 9. After a long rewarding career in Hospitality Management he tired at the age of 60, when he was inspired to write his fist children's book after watching a mother read to her child in a local library. He started his literary journey at 62 years of age. Now 67 years old, he is passionate about early learning in young children and thought he could contribute and create early learning in a fun and positive way. He now has twenty-nine children's books published of which he is very proud of. His literary journey has taken a different direction as he is now writing Suspense Psychological Thrillers. One is successfully published titled The Bride of Fire- The Armageddon Awakens. Another novel that he is working on is currently in production. https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CWGKWS6T/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=09f29923-e45f-4d0d-8b58-a290155fef1f The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Rachel Westaway, State Member for Prahran, and Glyn Lewis, Local Author Spotlight. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to Leo Puglisi, from Youth News Site, 6 News, as they discuss the year that was. 6 News is a streaming news channel run by a team of young journalists, bringing you independent and impartial reporting every single day. They  have news bulletins every hour keeping you informed with the latest headlines here at home and around the world. Their  full line-up includes programs on politics, sport, and law and government.  They also focus on breaking news, with rolling coverage and live press conferences to give you the full story. 6 News was founded by Leo Puglisi (then-aged 11) in 2019 and has since grown to be a reliable source of news for thousands of people every single day. https://www.6newsau.com/?wix-vod-video-id=1t2NPkiVgK4&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-m2ubn10o The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Leo Puglisi, 6 News, The Year That Was In Politics and News appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena are back in the hosting seats this week as they discuss what’s coming up on this week’s show and the week in news, views, revies and comments. The post Sat, 13th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Sally talk to Myles Russell-Cook, Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA; Highlights of his First Year. Myles discusses his first year in the hot seat at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts and what’s coming up Myles commenced in the role of Artistic Director & CEO of ACCA in 2024 and was formerly Senior Curator of Australian and First Nations Art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Myles has a long-standing interest in cultural, gender and sexual diversity within both Australian and International contemporary practice and has worked across a broad range of exhibitions and projects. For over eight years Myles was one of a team of curators who oversaw major contemporary art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria, including NGV Triennial, and Melbourne Now. Myles is the curator of the upcoming touring show, The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art, presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. This exhibition is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Myles Russell-Cook, Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA; Highlights of his First Year appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Dr Varun Kommidi, GP, Prahran Market Clinic. The TGA has just issued a concerning warning for Ozempic style drugs, after links to suicidal thoughts. Varun completed his medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2014 and worked as a junior doctor at Monash Health in internal medicine before transitioning to General Practice. Since completing General Practice training in 2020 he has also commenced further training in HIV medicine, and Sexual Health for all individuals. Clinical interests include: General preventive medicine, Chronic disease management, Sexual Health, and Mental health. For listeners triggered by this segment please visit Joy’s support page: https://joy.org.au/support/ KODAK Digital Still Camera The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Dr Varun Kommidi GP, Prahran Market Clinic, TGA Announces Some Concerns over Ozempic. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Kenny were joined live in the studio by Switchboard CEO, Jenna Tuke, as they discuss her highs & lows for 2025, what’s been achieved and what’s her focus for the year ahead. How you can support Switchboard? Jenna Tuke is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Switchboard Victoria, taking on the role in early 2025 after extensive experience in health, human services, and LGBTIQA+ advocacy, particularly in sexual assault, family violence, and mental health, bringing expertise in crisis management, clinical leadership, and community support to guide the organisation’s growth in supporting Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities. If you need support please visit the below links: https://www.switchboard.org.au/qlife https://www.switchboard.org.au/rainbow-door https://www.switchboard.org.au/app-violence-support https://www.switchboard.org.au/rainbow-families https://www.switchboard.org.au/family-violence https://www.switchboard.org.au/qtibpoc-program https://www.switchboard.org.au/people-of-faith The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Jenna Tuke, CEO Switchboard Victoria, 2025 Retrospective. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Kenny are joined live on air by Wayne Gatt, secretary of The Police Association Victoria @PoliceAssocVic, as they discuss tackling crime in Melbourne, protests and and his focus for helping the LGBTIQA+ community, Wayne also discusses the new Designated Area policy. = The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Wayne Gatt, CEO – Police Association Victoria, Tackling Crime in the City and What is a Designated Area? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Glenn Charlie Dunks, an award-winning film critic from Melbourne, Australia. He is the founder and writer behind the reDocumented website, launched in May 2025. As they discuss the year that was in film 2025. For ten years, Glenn has been an active part of the Australian film scene as a critic and journalist. Getting his start with the Geelong/Surf Coast-based street press Forte Magazine, he progressed to writing regularly for Trespass and Onya Magazine as well as his personal blog. In 2010, Glenn began writing film reviews and features for Australian print institution The Big Issue. In the following decade, he has contributed to world-renowned publications such as The Guardian, Vanity Fair and The Film Experience where he covers documentary film on a weekly basis. In Australia, his work has been published across outlets including Metro Magazine, ScreenHub, Flicks Australia, Junkee, SBS Film, SBS Sexuality, Broadsheet, Quickflix, Concrete Playground and the online edition of Overland Journal. He is also the regular film critic for Air Nuigini's Paradise Magazine. His work has been republished by IndieWire's Women and Hollywood blog and the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance union's quarterly print publication The Equity Magazine. He has also been spotlighted by The Age. The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Glenn Charlie Dunks, an Award-Winning Film Critic, the year that was in film. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Kenny talk to Konrad Benjamin, Podcaster, Punter's Politics, the 58th Commonwealth Parliament; the year that was in federal politics; political fundraising, and more. Konrad launched Punter's Politics about one year ago, starting with satirical skits uploaded to social media and YouTube that cited reputable resources. His first reel, “How dumb are Aussies?” skewered the decisions of successive governments that he said allowed corporations to “rip off” Australia over its natural resources. The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Konrad Benjamin, Podcaster, Punter's Politics, the 58th Commonwealth Parliament; The Year That Was in Federal Politics appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally, Kenny and Paul are joined live in the studio by Dr. Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong, Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability; as they discuss the year that was in Federal Politics, the Government’s new environmental legislation, the new social media ban for children under 16 and so much more. Dr Monique Ryan is an Australian politician and former paediatric neurologist who serves as the independent Member of Parliament (MP) for the Division of Kooyong in Victoria. She was first elected in May 2022, defeating the then-Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, and was re-elected in 2025 Photos by James WF Roberts The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Dr Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong, Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by this week’s co-host, former City of Melbourne Lord Mayor, Sally Capp as they discuss the news, views and they review the week that was, and discuss what’s on this week’s show. Photo by James WF Roberts The post Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Sally Capp and Kenny Hill appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sarah Witty, MP for Victorian Division of Melbourne, joins Kenny and Paul in the studio as the last guest for the week. Sarah Jane Witty is an Australian politician who has served as the member of parliament for the Victorian division of Melbourne since 2025. She is a member of the Labor Party. In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the Australian Greens, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010. Prior to entering politics, Witty worked with several charitable organisations, including as CEO of The Nappy Collective and as a staff member at Homes for Homes. She also ran a ballet studio, owned a Subway franchise and worked as both a small business lender and insurer. Witty has also been a foster carer. The post Sat, 29th Nov, 2025: Sarah Witty, ALP MP, Division of Melbourne, Federal Politics Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Paul talk to Hugo Toovey, Founder of 25 STAY ALIVE! Hugo Toovey is an Army Major in his early 30's and already a two-time Cancer Survivor. He's a tireless Mental Health Advocate and founder of 25 STAY ALIVE. If you didn't know Hugo, you would assume that he was your typical everyday young Australian. And yes,  from the outside, he appears to be exactly that. However, the last 10 years of his life has been everything BUT normal. He is missing a testicle, part of his reproductive system, all of his abdominal lymph nodes, his large bowel, his rectum and part of his small bowel. Not only has Hugo survived both testicular cancer and bowel cancer, but he has also had ongoing battles with his mental health. Yet despite all of this, he is more determined than ever to use what he has gone through to save lives. The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Hugo Toovey, Founder of 25 STAY ALIVE appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Lucio has held senior executive roles at Optus, Nine, and Seven, founder of three tech businesses, a former lecturer at RMIT and Deakin. His consultancy work includes partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Goldman Sachs, NVidia, Mondelez, and SpaceX. Lucio is also a  regular global speaker on innovation and emerging technology. He's worked across major media and tech companies, writes on AI for Forbes, and recently helped launch Australia's first AI Film Festival,  Disrupt, to showcase how Australians are already using this technology in creative ways. The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Lucio Ribeiro, Chief AI Officer at TBWA Australia; latest from fast moving world of AI, and the DISRUPT AI Film Festival (Aust. 1st GenAI film fest) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Paul talk to Adrian D’Mello, Financial Advisor at BG Private Estate Planning; What We All We Need To Know…. Adrian D'Mello is an experienced professional who guides clients throughout the various stages of their financial lives. Younger professionals wanting to set themselves up for lifelong financial security. Pre-retirees who want to maximise the final years of their working lives to ensure they have sufficient funds to enjoy retirement. Retirees who want to enjoy the fruits of their labour while knowing their finances are in order. In addition, Adrian is an Aged Care specialist, helping families navigate the complex aged care landscape. This includes matters relating to the cost of care, Centrelink, managing assets like the family home, and ensuring adequate cash flow. The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Adrian D’Mello, Financial Advisor at BG Private Estate Planning; What We All We Need To Know…. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Bruce Wolpe’s latest US commentary focuses on a second Trump term, highlighting concerns about the US becoming more authoritarian, his use of executive power, and the potential impact on international relations and Australia. He has recently discussed issues such as the escalating rhetoric from Trump, his challenges to democratic institutions, and potential shifts in US foreign policy regarding issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Everyone knew that once Congress passed legislation requiring the Justice Department to release all the Jeffrey Epstein files, US President Donald Trump would go on a tear to “flood the zone” with other distractions so he could command the agenda. And that's exactly what he did. Over the next four days, Trump met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office to announce expedited visas for fans at next year's World Cup (though, pointedly, not for all)” https://www.ussc.edu.au/trump-s-attacks-are-worsening-why-is-he-becoming-even-more-vengeful The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, Latest from the US, the Release of the Epstein Files; Trump’s LGBTIQA+ Supporters appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny talk to Richard Keane, CEO Living Positive about World AIDS Day, Monday 1st, December. Richard also discussed the Community Launch to remember those we've lost, stand with people living with HIV, and celebrate progress toward equality and inclusion under the theme NO ONE LEFT BEHIND. Some of the other topics discussed; what can we do to stand by and with people living with HIV? Richard also reflected on some of the examples of progress toward equality and inclusion that he is most proud of… The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Richard Keane, CEO Living Positive, World AIDS Day, Monday 1 December. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Aiv Puglielli joined Paul and Kenny in the studio, as they discussed Greens working with the Government in Canberra to get the EPBC (Environmental Protection & Biodiversity, Conservation) Act through parliament. Aiv also gave an update on National Parks. Kenny and Paul also discussed with Aiv, his  thoughts on the Inner Melbourne Designated Area news from VIC Police that comes into effect this weekend The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Aiv Puglielli, MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro, Environmental Protection & Biodiversity, Conservation Act appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Kenny are in the hosting hot-seats this week, as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was including  local, national and international politics and so much more. The post Saturday, 29th, Nov, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Paul and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca were joined live in the studio by Basem Kerbage as they discussed the Queer Arab Festival that ran for 12 hours at the Pride Centre, 22nd November. Basem ‘Bas’ Kerbage (he/him) Basem is a human rights activist, queer rights activist, and founder of Queer Arabs Australia. Basem has a background in not-for-profit, and is a fundraising professional. A vocal advocate for people, and especially queer people of the Middle East North Africa, especially those in Palestine and Lebanon. Basem believes we do not get to pick and choose who has human rights, and that we are not free until we are all free. Queer Arabs Australia (QAA) is the leading national organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals from Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African (MENA) backgrounds across Australia. Our mission is to create safe, inclusive, and culturally relevant spaces that address the unique challenges faced by queer Arabs and MENA individuals, including racism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and transphobia. They offer a range of services and community initiatives, including language support, social events, and advocacy, all designed to empower their members to thrive. https://www.queerarabsaustralia.org/ The post Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Basem Kerbage, Queer Arabs Australia (QAA), The Queer Arabs Australia Festival appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Scott Mitchell, Lamestream Media; What’s Really Going on in the Australian News Media, Where the Influence Lies? Lamestream is an independent news publication tackling the crisis in media. Their podcasts and newsletters cover how the media shapes news, culture, politics and current affairs, and how the industry’s transformation is reshaping the world we live in. Lamestream is hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell. Between them, they have worked for almost every media organisation in the country. With Lamestream, they’re using their experience, insight and contacts to help listeners make sense of how media and political institutions really work. They'll share inside secrets, spill goss and break their own stories to unpack what's really going on. Osman Faruqi is an Australian Podcast Award and Kennedy Award-winning journalist and editor. He has worked as the Editor and Executive Producer of 7am and most recently was the Culture Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. He has also worked as a journalist and editor at the ABC. He previously hosted the award-winning podcasts The Culture and The Drop. Scott Mitchell is an Australian Podcast Award-winning journalist and editor. He most recently served as Editor and Executive Producer of the 7am podcast. Previously, he’s served as Digital Lead for the Audio Current Affairs division at ABC News, was a founding producer of the Rose d'Or-winning TV show You Can’t Ask That, and was one of the cast of ABC TV’s Hungry Beast. The post Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Scott Mitchell, Lamestream Media; What’s Really Going on in the Australian News Media, Where the Influence Lies? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Dr Machado is a National Health and Medical Research Council Emerging Leadership Fellow in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University. She is a Nutritionist and holds a Masters and PhD in Public Health Nutrition. Her research focuses on understanding the role of ultra-processed foods in the food system and human health, evaluation of sustainable healthy diets, and nutrition policy. This includes substantial experience in the Nova food classification system and its identification of ultra-processed foods, dietary patterns research using complex datasets (e.g. national surveys, cohort studies), developing methodologies to incorporate food processing on health and sustainability assessments, and policy analysis. She was able to attract >$1.5M in fellowships and grants, including an Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021-23), succesful in a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), and led (CIA) a 2023 Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant. She was awarded a 2024 NHMRC Investigator Grant Emerging Leadership Fellowship to address the burden of chronic diseases attributable to ultra-processed foods in Australia (2025-29). Dr Machado has supervised 4 Masters and 1 PhD student to completion, and currently supervises 4 PhD candidates, and 1 postdoctoral fellow. The post Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Dr Priscila Machado, Fellow, the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University; What’s driving the Problem of Ultra Processed Foods & How Do We Fix It? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.