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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.

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After the devastating fires in Koolewong over the weekend, Paddy and Maz brought together voices from the heart of the community. They spoke with Tony Carey, whose home miraculously survived the blaze, State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, and Fire and Rescue NSW Duty Commander Mark McKay, to share their experiences and help us understand the impact of the emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bayside Transformations recieves much needed funding for its ageing building. A new Artificial Reef is being delivered off Pt Vernon and work has begun on 17 Social Houses in Urangan and 26 units for the homeless in PialbaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Speaker: Professor Catherine Malecki (University of Rennes)Even in the context of the future EU Omnibus Package and the EU Directive n°2025/794 of 14 April 2025 'Stop-the-Clock', Companies and there directors must face an increasing climate litigation and this change cannot go back 20 years of progress in Sustainable Corporate Governance which is on the way on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and in Asia. Indeed, the European Commission has been releasing innovative and often complex regulations at a breakneck speed since 2018 (CSRD, CS3D, Taxonomy, to name a few) and it would be inconceivable to come back to 2001 at the time of the first European Recommendation on CSR and to ignore the EU Green Deal of 2019.Directors have to take into account negatives externalities and stringent obligations such as the Transition Plans. Even if the the next generation of sustainable board directors is well aware of Climate risks, several questions may arise : is there a need to reshape the board despite the EU Directive WoB Women in board of 23 November 2022? What about the pressure of the Stakeholders and the pressure of the Sustainable Strategy ? In France, in the wake of the Due Diligence Law of 27 March 2017, climate litigation is also increasing (for example TotalEnergies, CA Paris, 18 June 2024) and France was the first State Member for having implemented the CSRD in December 2023. Didn't all this happen too quickly ? Can we stop European time when tackling Climate change is rather a race against time? La Fontaine famous fable " the Hare and the Tortoise" is full of wisdom.Biography: Catherine Malecki is Professor of Private Law Rennes 2 University France and Member of the IUF (Institut universitaire de France) Fundamental Chair.For more information see the Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law website:http://www.3cl.law.cam.ac.uk/

Speaker: Professor Catherine Malecki (University of Rennes)Even in the context of the future EU Omnibus Package and the EU Directive n°2025/794 of 14 April 2025 'Stop-the-Clock', Companies and there directors must face an increasing climate litigation and this change cannot go back 20 years of progress in Sustainable Corporate Governance which is on the way on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and in Asia. Indeed, the European Commission has been releasing innovative and often complex regulations at a breakneck speed since 2018 (CSRD, CS3D, Taxonomy, to name a few) and it would be inconceivable to come back to 2001 at the time of the first European Recommendation on CSR and to ignore the EU Green Deal of 2019.Directors have to take into account negatives externalities and stringent obligations such as the Transition Plans. Even if the the next generation of sustainable board directors is well aware of Climate risks, several questions may arise : is there a need to reshape the board despite the EU Directive WoB Women in board of 23 November 2022? What about the pressure of the Stakeholders and the pressure of the Sustainable Strategy ? In France, in the wake of the Due Diligence Law of 27 March 2017, climate litigation is also increasing (for example TotalEnergies, CA Paris, 18 June 2024) and France was the first State Member for having implemented the CSRD in December 2023. Didn't all this happen too quickly ? Can we stop European time when tackling Climate change is rather a race against time? La Fontaine famous fable " the Hare and the Tortoise" is full of wisdom.Biography: Catherine Malecki is Professor of Private Law Rennes 2 University France and Member of the IUF (Institut universitaire de France) Fundamental Chair.For more information see the Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law website:http://www.3cl.law.cam.ac.uk/

Upddate from the State Member for Orange: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Member for Wagga Dr Joe McGirr joined Jamie & Leigh ahead of a massive couple of weeks for our region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview first aired on Thursday the 13th of November, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews the State Member for Shepparton, National Party's Kim O'Keeffe who talks about the 2025 Women Economic Forum coming to Shepparton. To find out more go to - https://www.wef-australia.com/ Listen to Plemo live for Breakfast on One FM, weekday mornings from 6am-9pm. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

Funding of up to $20,000 is now available as part of the second round of the $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program. The State Member insists the Government is not abandoning the homeless but attempting to take a holistic approach to the complex issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniel's Law has been passed and the State Member explains exactly what the law entails. In light of the recent E Bike tragedies here in Qld, the goverment has launched an enquiry, the results of which will be released to the public in March next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homelessness is a complex issue but the State Member assures us the Government is doing everything it can to tackle the issue. After a long wait a dangerous Tinana intersection is about to receive traffic lights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Construction will soon begin on more Social Housing and accommodation for the homeless. A masterplan for the Urangan Harbour, a new MRI machine and a parliamantary enquiry in to the Containers for Change Scheme are also topics of conversation this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of new Bills have been introduced to parliament and the venue for the Olympic Archery Competition to be held in Maryborough should be announced soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday 25th September the Kiama Business Network presented the Mayor's breakfast, a chance for Mayor Cameron McDonald to talk to the community about what the Council has achieved in the past year and what they are planning next.  Newly elected State Member for Kiama Kaitlin MacInerney was a surprise guest.

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The future looks bright according to David after attending the Fraser Coast's Young Leaders Breakfast. The Fraser Coast Integrated Transport Strategy is providing valuable ideas for the future of transport in our region and Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay has honoured those who have served with a fitting Anzac Memorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Residents are being urged to sign a petition for a much needed MRI machine for the Hervey Bay Hospital. A massive thanks to our last surviving WW2 veterans and Daniel's Law to be introduced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government is encouraging Queensland veterans and their families, communities, and organisations to help shape Queensland’s first veterans’ strategy for the State. The Queensland Veterans’ and Veterans’ Families’ Strategy aims to deliver the best possible services and supports are available for people who have served our nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government believes that systemic failures in our health system are a result of years of neglect by the previous government and that their "Health Rescue Plan" will go a long way to addressing these vital issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Government is confident that a compromise with Qld State School Teachers can be achieved. Play on Sport Vouchers offer families $200 of sport fee relief and the solutions to Maryborough's CBD problems is not an easy fix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government has announced additional funding for Galangoor Duwalami Primary Health Care Service with the aim to provide extra support for the social and emotional health and wellbeing of our indigenous community. Jacks Law is now operational and the government is aiming to cut the red tape needed to fast track a number of Bills currently before Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Maryborough’s issues with disorderly CBD behaviour have reached new heights after Premier David Crisafulli spent the early afternoon at the Maryborough Services Club to speak to worried business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A commision of inquiry has been announced into the lawless behaviour and culture of the CFMEU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Member for Blue Mountains Trish Doyle updates listeners on a range of issues of interest to Blue Mountains residents. From PFAS to the Paragon Cafe - to DV and moving towards a new hospital in the Mountains and heritage protection, This interview provides a comprehensive update on all State issues. It's all here. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 20 June 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Merran Maclaren, Nick Franklin and Peter Lammiman. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

The Governments first budget was officially released Tuesday. State Member for Hervey Bay David Lee discusses what it means for us locally here on the Fraser Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thje State Member is willing to start a petition in order to secure a mobile blood doantion unit for Maryborough and the State Government has once again provided funding to ease the financial burden of childrens sporting fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government has been busy with a Commission of Enquiry into Child Safety, a Parliamentary Enquiry into E scooters and E Bikes and 20 additional offences have been added to the Adult Crime, Adult Time lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Member insists there will be no job losses at Downer and the new Adult Crime Adult Time laws has seen a decrease in Youth Crime according to the latest stats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nina was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022, and is the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. She previously served as a member of the Legislative Council from 2018-22, where she... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Richard Keane – CEO, Living Positive Victoria & Nina Taylor-ALP, State Member, Albert Park appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

It's all about the trains this week and the State Member for Maryborough claims it's his top priority to ensure there are no job losses at Downer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Trust Bill 2025 is looking to consolidate and amend the law relating to trusts based on modernising and simplifying trusts legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mega-episode, Stephen Donnelly goes on a whirlwind tour of Australia's most hotly-contested seats for Labor. He is joined by campaign experts (see below) from each state, who shine a spotlight on the candidates, the constituents, and the issues shaping each electorate.They share the betting odds and lay their predictions on the table. This is the ultimate election night primer.***Use the Chapter headings to jump to the seats that pique your interest - or listen to the whole episode like the absolute beast you are.***Can Labor get to 76 this Saturday night? Join us to find out. CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:18 Welcome to NSW06:00 Bennelong12:42 Gilmore21:51 Paterson29:52 Hunter34:48 Robertson41:47 Welcome to QLD45:39 Leichardt54:39 Bonner01:03:23 Brisbane01:08:51 Longman01:14:16 Welcome to TAS01:15:44 Lyons 01:30:27 Bass01:35:49 Franklin01:38:22 Welcome to the NT01:39:20 Solomon01:48:18 Lingiari01:56:35 Welcome to SA02:00:42 Boothby02:10:19 Sturt02:19:41 Welcome to WA02:25:13 Bullwinkle02:29:32 Tangney02:37:16 Pearce02:42:47 Canning02:48:58 Welcome to VIC02:52:58 Chisolm 03:00:58 Menzies03:03:19 Aston03:07:50 Dunkley03:10:33 Bruce03:11:59 McEwan03:15:21 Hawke03:17:37 Mcnamara03:29:08 Wills 03:40:27 Wrap UpSPECIAL GUESTS:NSW - Todd PinkertonTodd is the director of campaigns and strategy at Unions NSW, a former federal and state Labor staffer, and he's been on every campaign cycle since 2011.QLD - Evan MoorheadEvan is the director of Anacta Strategies, former Director of Strategy for the Office of the Premier and Minister for Trade, former State Secretary for Queensland Labor, and former State Member for Waterford.WA - Priya BrownPriya is a partner at GRA Partners, the former Chief of Staff in the WA Government, a former Senior Advisor in the Vic Government, and the former Regional Field Director for the Community Action Network.TAS - Jack MilroyJack is a senior strategist and public affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience in progressive political campaigns in Australia and abroad.SA - Matt ClemowMatt is a former Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff in the SA Labor Government, to successive SA Labor Premiers and current consultant for Capetal Advisory in Adelaide.NT - Ryan NeveRyan has over 20 years of experience as an advisor in the NT Government, as well as stints in the UK and Victoria. Most recently he was Executive Director for the Finance, Communications, Policy, and Strategy Divisions within the Dept. of Environment, Parks, and Water Security in the NT. VIC - Jessie McCroneJessie is a managing partner at FMRS advisory, the former Deputy Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews, and former ALP National Organiser.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and Support the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland.    GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.   GUEST OVERVIEW:  Jonny Winter is a comedian and owner of Candy Comedy, a stand up comedy company based in Queensland's South East, including Brisbane and Gold Coast.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Robert Parker is the founder of Nuclear for Climate Australia. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

On today's show, Simeon will discuss with Dean the top stories of the day in Australia. Later, Robbie Katter MP discusses Queensland issues - what's happening in Queensland. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Australian-born Aussie Cossack rose to prominence during the NSW lockdowns as an outspoken media personality notorious for his hilarious interactions with the NSW police and numerous large-scale campaigns against corrupt politicians. Boikov left Australia at the age of 18 to study at the Moscow Sretensky Seminary. It was here that he had his first posting as a journalist Whilst in Russia Boikov became heavily involved in the Russian Cossack movement. Upon returning to Australia Boikov was elected the Ataman of the Australian Cossack chapter and founded a pro-Russian political newspaper called Russian Frontier. In May of 2022 the Aussie Cossack was jailed for 10 months for breaching a suppression and non-publication order for content posted to his YouTube channel. After successfully winning an appeal against the severity of the sentence Aussie Cossack left prison. In December 2022 the Aussie Cossack defected to the Russian Consulate in Sydney where he was granted diplomatic asylum. From his studio within the Consulate building, he now broadcasts daily on TNT Radio. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dijana Dragomirovic is the CEO of Australian Medical Network, Australia's fastest-growing health network. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.