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FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips chats with the Flow Family's NSW and Victorian audience about the retirement of CDP MLC and founder Fred Nile in November, the pre-selection of the Shooters Fishers and Farmers candidate in Upper Hunter, and more calls for the Riverina to secede and form its own state.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips chats with FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert about the looming battle for federal funding towards major water infrastructure initiatives, as the Bradfield Scheme debate gathers momentum in regional Australia.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews the latest hype about hydrogen energy in SA and asks whether we are making the best use of South Australia's natural resources
On the FlowFM Morning Show, host Wayne Phillips chats with FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert about the public contribution of the late Duke of Edinburgh
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips explores the trade missions by Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan to find allies in a diplomatic wrestle with China, and open access for more markets for Australian exporters
On the FlowFM Morning Show, Rikki Lambert lays out some land mines in discussing some recent cases involving women and wonders where we should go with them
Listeners hear plenty in other media outlets about the creepy behaviour in Canberra and the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, but today FlowFM Morning Show host Rikki Lambert had to address both with coinciding and significant revelations
John McDonnell, FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent, writes at FlowNews24.com.au about the Biden administration's pandemic economic recovery plan and whether the ALP might be tempted back into Bill Shorten-era tax-and-spend policies. On the FlowFM Morning Show, host Rikki Lambert analyses the article and likelihood that at least one state government may go down that path.
A neighbouring MP 'doesn't give a stuff about the Barossa', a local MP said in response to a local newspaper's front page story about an alleged delay in a business plan for a new Barossa Valley hospital. On the FlowFM Morning Show, Rikki Lambert reviews the claims and counter-claims.
Human rights that centre on freedom of movement, belief and thought should never be silenced, even if it has serious ramifications for Australia as a trading nation, Rikki Lambert said on the FlowFM Morning Show
On the FlowFM Morning Show, Rikki Lambert explores the latest research data from New South Wales on the number of times that farmers have been the victims of farm crime, including stock theft.
The federal Australian Labor Party says it wants to regulate elements of the 'gig' economy to protect workers from exploitation. An Accenture report highlights that Uber Eats provided employment to tens of thousands of Australians during the pandemic at just above the minimum wage. Stand-in FlowFM Morning Show host Rikki Lambert reviews the data and debate of the new ways Australians are finding work.
Should Australians be forced to pay for better-quality fuels at the petrol bowser to reduce emissions harmful to public health or the environment? On the FlowFM Morning Show, Rikki Lambert reviews Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's opinion piece.
On the FlowFM Morning Show, Rikki Lambert reviews the thumpings in the Easter fixtures in regional Victoria and the performance of some country SA lads in the SANFL
Canberra FlowNews24 correspondent John McDonnell questions whether a relatively uncontroversial ALP 'virtual' conference has done enough to put Labor's policies front-of-mind for voters. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reflects on John's article:- https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/labor-now-on-an-election-footing
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips chats with FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert about the sudden by-election in the NSW state seat of Upper Hunter caused by the resignation of the local Nationals MP, which could throw the government into minority or even see a change in government
With all the grid-scale and electric vehicle battery proposals around the world, are there enough identified resources for this to occur in a timely way given the supply chain challenges around the world? FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips talks with FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert about a chat he had with Rebecca Knol, CEO of SA Council of Mines and Energy, about the challenges of finding enough lithium for all the batteries.
FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert chats with FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips about recent terror attacks targeting Christians at their places of worship, and asks if the Australian government is doing enough to speak up on human rights abuses of religious minorities around the world.
Could a shift to nuclear submarines not only be in Australia's national security and regional security interests, but in our energy security interests as well? FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's opinion piece and chats with FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert about where the debate could go.
Supporters of East Turkestan / Xinjiang / Uighurs in western China, Tibet and south Vietnam converged on Premier Steven Marshall's opening of a new Chinese consulate in Adelaide's inner eastern suburbs on Tuesday. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips looks at the competing views about the consulate controversy.
'Eco-friendly' weedkillers have failed to do the job glyphosate does in Belgium, FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips highlights as he talks about the attempts to ban it in Australia and in our export markets.
Wayne Phillips on the FlowFM Morning Show praises a National Farmers Federation initiative to promote women into agricultural leadership roles - and hopes men can get those opportunities as well.
The SA ALP's Amanda Rishworth likened the party's national conference staged via video link as a virtual look at how sausages are made, reminding FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips of a famous quote about lawmaking before he focused on the substance of the $15 billion jobs announcement Labor made.
FlowFM Morning Show host reflects on weekend comments by Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison and trade minister Dan Tehan about the United Kingdom's support for Australia in its wine tariff dispute with China
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips discusses Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's latest piece analysing the budget data showing the Australian economy and government are rebounding, but there's a hefty bill to pay.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips recounts how $200 travel voucher offers have disappeared fast on the government website in previous rounds - don't forget to get on the website when they go live
We bring you a weekly farmgate data report every Friday the FlowFM Morning Show and on FlowNews24 - read the full report here: https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/your-farmgate-outlook-for-20-26-march
Could a bigger than expected cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Morrison be on the cards? FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell thinks so, as Wayne Phillips explores on the FlowFM Morning Show. Read John's article here: https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/scott-morrisons-reset-reshuffle
As another farm-focused policy initiative bites the dust, FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips asks whether the Morrison Coalition government is more focused on what the Canberra press gallery and national media want to talk about, than getting farming and regional development going in Australia.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips plays part of FlowNews24's interview with NSW MP Helen Murray's claims on floodplain harvesting. Read the full story at https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/floodplain-harvesting-under-the-guise-of-emergency-helen-dalton-hits-back
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips praises an enterprising Eyre Peninsula farmer's efforts to fight soil acidification near Karkoo in the central Eyre Peninsula - Read more at FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/enterprising-eyre-peninsula-farmer-lifts-local-lime-levels
FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell outlines his reasons for saying the Attorney-General's current position is untenable, and he should resign. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips goes through those reasons from this article https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/christian-porter-should-resign-as-attorney-general
A little-noticed media release from the Morrison government signals a seismic shift in where shipbuilding will occur in Australia, FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell writes at: https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/ominous-signs-for-sa-in-pms-restructure-of-naval-shipbuilding - FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews the situation
The Biden US administration has strengthened its rhetoric towards China insofar as it applies towards Australia, drawing a strong rebuke from Chinese representatives. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews FlowNews24 correspondent John McDonnell's opinion piece, published here: https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/u-s-plays-big-brother-on-australias-trade-relations-with-china
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips and FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert pick up on federal emergency management minister David Littleproud's comments on Sky News that the government is ready to write cheques for dam expansion across the nation but states need to come to the party.
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has attacked the European Union's stance on possibly imposing punitive sanctions against Australian farmers on climate change, when Australia is tracking well on meeting climate commitments. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips looks at this perplexing situation, and the climate debate as NSW's Warragamba Dam overflows - one that was once predicted would never overflow again.
After two road tragedies in the Barossa Valley region over the weekend, FlowFM Morning Show host shares the local SA Police superintendent's frustration with one accident and the rising road toll.
FlowFM Morning Show host plays part of an interview with Labor's federal shadow minister for water, Terri Butler MHR, and discusses the various positions of state and federal governments and oppositions on water recovery targets in the Murray Darling Basin. Read More at Flownews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/basin-plan-must-be-more-flexible-victorian-government-nsw-irrigators
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's article on a Royal Commission on veterans' suicides https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/morrison-wedged-on-vets-royal-commission - if you are in crisis, please call Lifeline on 131144
FlowNews24's Rikki Lambert speaks with FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips about the AIHW data out this week and his interview with Adopt Change Australia which highlighted a glaring statistic on adoptions from foster care in Australia. Read more at FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/adoption-still-takes-23-4-years-as-intercountry-cases-continue-to-fall
FlowFM Morning Show host across regional Victoria, southern NSW and South Australia looks at the growing crisis in confidence over reaching environmental water recovery targets in the Murray Darling Basin, and how for some river communities the dreaded B-word - buybacks - is a very real prospect by 2024. Read the full story at FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/time-for-a-murray-darling-mature-chat-on-plan-b-post-2024-irrigator-spokesman
FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell argues that independent South Australian senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff's decision not to back industrial relations reform amid the pandemic economic recovery was an abrogation of their senate duty to tackle tough issues. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips examines the claim - read more at FlowNews24.com.au https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/crossbenchers-sink-industrial-relations-legislation
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips reviews the mouse plague situation in New South Wales that threatens harvested crops, crops in the ground - and potentially other states if not contained as soon as possible.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips analyses the surprise advocacy by a mining peak body to ensure carbon farming and conservation projects get higher weighting on pastoral lands.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips looks at the latest on 'sports rorts' allegations, and asks why the Yorke Peninsula Field Days and Blyth Cinema missed out on SA regional grants
Labor told the Regions Rising conference it backed regionalisation, and as FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips analysed their policy commitments with the help of Canberra correspondent John McDonnell, there's a bit more to the story. Read more at FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/regions-rising-conference-labor-supports-regionalisation
FlowFM Morning Show host Court McIntyre looks at Tiger Woods' return home from his accident, the many A-League players still waiting for a contract, and New Zealand claiming Americas Cup yachting glory.
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips agrees with the sentiments of FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell's opinion piece that despite the thumping electoral win for a lockdown-inclined WA Labor premier, Australia's borders now need to remain open. Read more at FlowNews24.com.au - https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/border-closures-threaten-our-nationhood
FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips looks at the NSW Farmers' call for urgent action to address the mouse plague, and what it could mean across farming districts.
FlowFM Morning Show host analyses ABS data showing strong price movements for regional Victorian housing and a slump in sales in Melbourne, and notes the strong response from Liberal Opposition spokesperson Neil Angus MP who lays blame at the feet of the Andrews Labor government. Read the comments and more at https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/huge-movement-in-regional-residential-property-sales