Saturday Magazine

Macca and Madeleine talk to Nicholas Procter, Professor Nicholas Procter is Chair: Mental Health Nursing and Leader of UniSA's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group. He has... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Nicholas Procter, Financial Stress and Mental Health Issues on the Rise. Professor and Chair: Mental Health Nursing, University South Australia appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Madeleine talk to Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health and Richard Keane, CEO Living Positive. Thorne Harbour Health was formed in 1983 (initially as the Victorian AIDS Action... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health and Richard Keane, CEO Living Positive appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Madeleine talk to Vicki Ward, State Labor Minister for Equality: Latest in the Equality Portfolio Prior to entering Parliament, Vicki worked as an advisor to The Hon. Jenny... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Vicki Ward, State Labor Minister for Equality: Latest in the Equality Portfolio. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Madeleine are joined live in the studio by Rachel Westaway. Rachel Westaway is an Australian politician serving as the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Rachel Westaway Liberal MP, Member for Prahran: Bring Back Chap Laps! State Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Madeleine are joined live in the studio by Josh Burns–Baby Announcement! ALP Conference Burns was preselected as the Labor candidate for the seat in 2018. The preselection process... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Josh Burns Federal Member for McNamara-Federal and Local Politics Update; Baby Announcement! ALP Conference  appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca's joined live in the studio this week by co-host, Madeleine Swain; as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was and highlighting the show this... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 9th, August, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Madeleine Swain. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Macca talk to Andrew King, Art collector about ‘The Outsiders Melbourne' exhibition. Sandra Powell and Andrew King – collectively known as Sandrew – are Melbourne-based art aficionados who... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: Andrew King, The Outsiders Melbourne: Celebrating Artists Defying the Art Establishment appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Macca talk to acclaimed lifestyle presenter Walt Collins, about the new TV Programme he is co-presenting with the wonderful Emmylou MacCarthy, who is a regular across the lifestyle television... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: ‘New Neighbourhoods' TV Programme; Hosted by Walt Collins and Emmylou MacCarthy appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Macca talk to Tania Davidge – CEO Open House Melbourne,  an independent not-for-profit organisation that fosters public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: Tania Davidge – CEO Open House Melbourne; independent not-for-profit organisation that fosters public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future of our cities. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sally and Macca are joined live on air by Angus Crowther, Co-Founder + Executive Director, TANCK, as they discuss What is Australia's Political Influence in the current Geo-political Climate? and... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: Angus Crowther, Co-Founder + Executive Director, TANCK: What is Australia's Political Influence in the current Geo-political Climate? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Sally are joined live on air by  Nick Reece, Melbourne Lord Mayor, as they discuss highlights 2050 Summit, Now or Never Festival! New plans to make the Yarra... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: Nick Reece, Melbourne Lord Mayor, Highlights 2050 Summit, Now or Never Festival! Swimmable Yarra…. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne and long time friend of Joy and Saturday Magazine, Sally Capp this week as they discuss the week that was in Melbourne, what's coming up... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 2nd August, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Sally Capp (Former Melbourne Lord Mayor) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny 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.   So... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July, 2025: Frances (Fran) Atkinson, – Freelance Writer, Book reviewer & Media Adviser; : So Gay For You, Our New Gods, In The Dead of Night, Perfection, The Salt Path appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Angelo Baronessa – Divergent Wealth, on how to understand your tax in your super and Division 296 and proposed changes by ATO; and how that... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July, 2025: Angelo Baronessa – Divergent Wealth, Understanding tax in super: Div 296 and Proposed Changes appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at the 2016 federal election and re-elected in 2019, 2022 and 2025. He... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July. 2025: Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills-Special Envoy for Social Cohesion, Assist Defence Minister; Update New Parliament, Census Questions appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Adam Mayers, a member of the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society, coordinating their annual study tour of Cuba, the Southern Cross Brigade.... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July. 2025: Adam Mayers, Australia-Cuba Friendship Society; Being Queer in Cuba; National Rebellion Day appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Kenny and Macca talk to  James Newbury, Shadow Treasurer/Min. Equality, State Member for Brighton, as they discuss the new  ‘Post and Boast Laws'. The Victorian government is proposing an increase... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July. 2025: James Newbury, Shadow Treasurer/Min. Equality, State Member for Brighton, ‘Post and Boast Laws' appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Kenny talk to Kieran Cain-Hall – Associate Director, NAB, Indigenous Business Banking Services. Kieran is a  proud Kamilaroi man from Moree NSW hoping to lead by example and inspire... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July. 2025: Kieran Cain-Hall – Associate Director, NAB, Indigenous Business Banking Services appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca, Kenny and Paul discuss the latest controversies facing Donald Trump and his (suspected) close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein , the satirical South Park attack on Trump; the humanitarian crisis... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 26th, July 2025: Epstein, Trump (South Park) and Israel: An Open Discussion appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Executive producer Kenny Hill is back from his overseas adventures and joins Macca and Paul in the studio as they discuss the week that was and what's coming up on... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 26th, July 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, Kenny and Paul…. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Aiv talk to Aiv's colleague, Gabrielle de Vietri, MLC, The Greens, Richmond; What's Happening in Parliament of Victoria? Prior to entering Parliament, Gabrielle was the Mayor of Yarra,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Gabrielle de Vietri, MLC, The Greens, Richmond; What's Happening in Parliament of Victoria? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Aiv are joined live in the studio by Nikki Amelia from National Australia Bank, as they discuss online and financial scams and how people can protect themselves online. The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Nikki Amelia NAB, Combating Online and Financial Scams. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Aiv talk to Georgie Purcell, MLC, Northern Victoria, Animal Justice Party Georgie Purcell is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Northern Victoria Region for the... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Georgie Purcell, MLC, Northern Victoria, Animal Justice Party; Drug Law Reform, Greyhound Racing Reforms. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Aiv and Macca are joined live on-air by Journalist and Author, Heken Trinca. Helen's biography of Madeleine St John was co-winner of the Prime Minister's Prize for Non-fiction in 2014.... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Helen Trinca, New Book: Looking for Elizabeth: The Life of Elizabeth Harrower appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week on Sat Mag, Macca is joined by first time co-host, Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro, their first guest live on air is Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation: Segal report, USA-Taiwan-China relations, Credit Card Surcharges… appeared first on 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.