Australia Overnight with Clinton Maynard

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB
Fund & Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s
economy.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political
and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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NAB is facing legal action from ASIC in the Federal Court, claiming they didn't respond to hundreds of customers facing financial hardship fast enough.
Financial Educator Zain Peart says Governments should tightening up the regulations to banks are forced to respond faster during tough times.

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Shaina Zheng is a clinical optometrist with a special interest in the diagnosis, treatment and management of dry eye disease.

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues
& political news.

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Diedre Timms from Elder Abuse Action Australia joins Clinton to provide advice on how to identify, report, and handle Elder Abuse

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Grant Philipson -  Trampoline assembly specialist on Airtasker
With six weekends until Christmas, people are at risk of missing out on help with toy assembly, decorating, catering, and home cleaning if they don’t take action now due to an increase in demand.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath
& author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-
being news.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of
itellyouwhatithink.com

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New York Post Political Journalist - AG Gancarski joins Mike to discuss Donald Trumps controversial cabinet picks

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Listen to the full show podcast - Monday, 18th of November

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Clinton speak to recriutment expert Andrew Brushfield about taking a mid-career break.

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. 

This week Jim shines the spotlight on Roderic Quinn and his poem The Fiddle and the Crowd. He is also reads THE Good Old Conertina and Old Tunes  by
Henry Lawson.

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Clinton speaks with Dr Gerald Watt about the impact of cholesteral as a risk factor for major medical illnesses. 

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Clinton is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up One-pot pizza mac.

One-pot pizza mac

Is it crustless pizza with macaroni? Or macaroni topped with a pizza? I don’t even know, but I do know you’re going to love it! I’ve taken the flavours of classic pizza sauce to make a rich tomato sauce for macaroni. The crowning glory (literally!) is stretchy melted mozzarella blanketing the top, dotted with sliced salami. Plonk that pot in the middle of the table, spoon out big, stringy helpings and watch eyes and smiles grow wide!
PS: Don’t shortcut sauteing the salami properly at the beginning – it will ooze tasty red oil that flavours the whole dish.
Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
125g salami slices, chopped into 1cm squares (see note)
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 red capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 1cm squares
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
2 cups (500ml) low-salt beef stock
800g can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp cooking salt
1⁄2 tsp black pepper
21⁄2 cups (250g) elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
Pizza topping
2 tightly packed cups (200g) grated mozzarella
50g pepperoni slices (or more chopped salami)
12 kalamata olives, pitted (or olive slices)
Method
1. Preheat the oven grill to high with the shelf 25cm from the heat source.
2. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof pot over high heat. Cook the salami for 3 minutes
or until the edges are tinged with light gold. Add the onion, capsicum, garlic,
oregano and basil. Stir for 2 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the stock, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer, then add the
pasta. Give it another stir and once it comes back up to a simmer, lower the heat
slightly to medium-high so it’s bubbling energetically but not boiling rapidly. Cook for
10 minutes, stirring every minute, so the base doesn’t catch, until the macaroni is
almost cooked. The mixture should still be quite liquid at this stage.
4. Turn the stove off and wait for the bubbles to subside. Smooth the surface. Sprinkle
with the cheese, then top with the pepperoni and olives.
5. Place under the oven grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the
pepperoni is sizzling. Serve immediately.

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Clinton has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

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linton speaks with Matt King, Senior Economist Housing Industry Association (HIA) about the housing market in Australia. 

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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Politics with Terry Barnes

Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser

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Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer  talks about young people moving to regional communities for affordability

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Daniel Antonello HERE Technologies’ today launched their 'Safer cars, safer roads’ report. The survey of over 1000 Australians found that 32% of drivers admit to unintentional speeding, with 88% citing adherence to speed limits as vital for improving road safety. As Australia continues to address safety challenges, 70% of drivers believe technologies such as Intelligent Speed Assistance Technology (ISA) in cars would be effective in enhancing road safety.

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Clinton Maynard talks with NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman and NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey about the NSW Police pay increase and the upcoming nurses' strike.

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Clinton Maynard talks to a University of New South Wales academic. Dr Alex Korolev  about the potential impact of Trump's election victory on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday - 12th November

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Monday 11th Of November

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Mike Jeffreys is joined by Dr Joe Kosterich to discuss  1 million Australians use vapes, yet chemists dispensed them just 3500 times last month. 

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Mike Jeffreys is joined by Nicole Jameson - Social Media Expert at Dark Horse Agency  to discuss Social media ban for under-16s: Will adults need to provide ID to access platforms, and could this increase the risk of scams and fraud?

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of
itellyouwhatithink.com

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Mike Jeffreys is joined by Nic Hayes from Media Stable to explore what Australian politicians can learn from Donald Trump's campaign as they head into the federal election.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 8th November

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of Spiked / Host of the Spiked podcast & author of ‘After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation’, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. 

You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com

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Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

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New research shows that while 94% of Gen Z are the most likely to thrift, 87% of Australians shop second-hand, primarily to save money.

Nearly half of Aussies (49%) cite excessive waste as a concern. The PayPal Garage Sale Trail Report finds Australian households hold an average of $1,468 in unused items.

With over 10,000 garage sales set for November 9-10 and 16-17, Clinton talks with Barbara Gill, General Manager of Garage Sale Trail, about shifting attitudes toward sustainable shopping and this year's event.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 8th November

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history.

This week Jim shines the spotlight on 3 poems for Remembrance Day on Monday.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 8th November.

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Spring fling asparagus quiche (recipe courtesy Recipetineats.com)

Ingredients

SHORTCRUST PASTRY
185g (1¼ cups) plain flour
½ tsp cooking salt
100g unsalted butter, cold, cubed
2 ½ tbsp ice-cold water (plus more if required)

ASPARAGUS AND BACON FILLING
2 bunches asparagus (about 15 stalks), ends trimmed
200g streaky bacon
15g unsalted butter
½ brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 large eggs
150ml (⅔ cup) full-cream milk
150ml (⅔ cup) thickened cream
pinch of cooking salt and black pepper
100g (1 cup) shredded gruyere (substitute cheddar or colby)

Method
Step 1
To make the shortcrust pastry, pulse the flour, salt and butter in a food processor 10 times or until it looks like breadcrumbs. With the motor running on low, pour the
water into the tube feeder, then blitz on high for 30 seconds or until it turns into a
ball of dough (see note). Pat the dough into a 2cm thick disc, wrap it in cling wrap
and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2
Prepare the asparagus by setting aside 7 whole stalks and chopping the rest into
5mm pieces. Cut 50g of the bacon into 2cm x 1cm pieces and chop the remaining
150g into 1cm dice.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180C fan-forced (200C conventional).

Step 4
To make the filling, melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.  Cook the 2cm bacon pieces until golden then remove to a plate lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon. Set aside. In the same pan, cook the onion, garlic and remaining bacon for 2 minutes, until the onion softens. Add the chopped asparagus and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring. Transfer the mixture to a bowl lined with paper towels and leave to cool.

Step 5
To make the custard mixture, place the eggs, milk and cream in a large bowl and
whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 6
To cook the pastry case, remove the dough from the fridge and roll into a 27cm
round on a lightly floured work surface. Carefully fit it into a 23cm quiche pan without stretching or pulling the pastry (see note). Trim away any overhanging pastry.

Step 7
Prick the base of the pastry lightly 30 times with a fork. Cover with 2 large pieces of baking paper arranged in an X and fill with baking beads, raw chickpeas or dry
beans.

Step 8
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 160C fan-forced (180C conventional) and carefully remove the paper and baking beads using the overhanging paper, then bake the pastry for another 10 minutes until light golden.

Step 9
Remove the pastry case from the oven and turn the oven back up to 180C fan-
forced (200C conventional). Place the prepared pastry case and tin on a baking tray.

Step 10
To assemble and bake, scatter the bacon and asparagus filling evenly across the
pastry base, then top with cheese. Carefully pour in the custard mixture without
dislodging the asparagus and bacon mixture and place the whole asparagus stalks on top. Scatter on the larger pieces of bacon.

Step 11
Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is light golden. The centre should still be slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and rest the quiche for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes
If the dough is not forming a ball in the food processor, add a little extra water, half a tablespoon at a time.
The trick to minimising crust shrinkage is to avoid stretching the dough when fitting it into the quiche tin. If you stretch it, it will shrink back when cooked. Weighing it down with beads and blind baking also helps.

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The New South Wales Government is set to hold a Community Cabinet meeting in Broken Hill this Thursday evening.

Although the event was scheduled well before the recent power issues in the town, these outages are now expected to take center stage during discussions with the Premier and Ministers.

In response to the power disruptions, the Government has announced relief payments of $200 for individuals and $400 for small to medium businesses affected.

Nationals leader Dugald Saunders joins Clinton to discuss the upcoming meeting, welcoming the government’s attention to the community but expressing concern that the proposed payments fall short of what residents and businesses truly need

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 7th November.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly chat with U.K. correspondent Enda Brady, host of Round Table On TRT World, about what's making news in the United Kingdom.

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Clinton speaks with Major Bruce Harmer from the Salvation Army Australia about the 37th Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, Australia’s largest gift drive, which has provided over 14 million gifts to those in need.

Amid rising living costs, financial stress is at a 10-year high, with only one in three Australians feeling financially secure.

The 2024 Red Shield Report shows 98% of households are struggling, leaving many with just $8 weekly for non-essentials.

Additionally, 60% of families with children can’t afford celebrations or gifts, highlighting the tough times many face this season.

This year, Kmart and The Salvation Army are aiming to increase the amount of relief they can provide to meet the growing need of those desperately seeking support.

To learn more about the Appeal and how they can donate, Australians can head to www.kmart.com.au/kmartwishingtree/.

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In the final days of the U.S. election campaign, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making last-minute appeals to undecided voters, with both candidates focusing on Pennsylvania—a key swing state.

Harris’s campaign has out-raised and outspent Trump’s and claims late-deciding voters are leaning her way.

Meanwhile, Trump’s team believes his strong support among male voters can counter Harris’s popularity with women.

Clinton is joined by US political expert Professor Aiden Warren, School of Global, Urban & Social Studies, RMIT University, who shares insights on potential outcomes as the votes are tallied.

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Clinton speaks with Kate Browne, Head of Research and Insights at Compare Club, about ways to save on household expenses as living costs soar.

Kate shares tips on cutting mortgage and bill costs, even with the RBA holding interest rates steady.

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 6th November.

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Clinton speaks with Peter Strachan, National President of Sustainable Population Australia (SPA), about a position statement signed by over 17,000 Australians, including Dick Smith, Prof. Ian Lowe, and Prof. Anne Poelina, calling for stabilised population growth.

Mr Strachan notes Australians’ frustration with rapid population growth and their feeling of being unheard by political leaders, urging the government to engage in a “mature” debate on the issue, as previously proposed by PM Albanese.

SPA’s “Say NO to a Big Australia!” campaign centers on this position statement as a key platform for public voices.

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Australia Post is urging local councils to adopt stricter measures after more than 49 dog-related incidents involving Posties occur weekly, about 10 per day, with concerns this rate will rise during the holiday season.

Over the past six months, 1,277 incidents have been reported, often at customers' front doors.

Despite Australia Post’s call for pet owner responsibility, 29,000 unresolved dog-related hazards remain nationwide.

Clinton speaks with Rod Maule, Australia Post general manager of safety and wellbeing, who stresses the need for stronger council action to protect Posties’ safety, especially as delivery demands increase around Black Friday and Christmas.

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A La Trobe University study published in Animals found that over 9,000 dogs and cats are given to Australian shelters annually due to owners' inability to keep or care for them.

The study analysed data from five shelters across four states, involving 46,820 animals, and highlighted housing insecurity as the leading cause of relinquishment across socioeconomic groups.

Financial issues were more common among lower-income owners, while health concerns affected higher-income groups more.

Clinton Maynard speaks with Sonya McDowall, La Trobe University PhD candidate and lead of a study on pet relinquishment, who emphasises the need to understand why people struggle to keep their pets.

She highlights that historically, human and animal welfare sectors have operated separately, without integrated policies or services that benefit both animals and their owners.

This, she suggests, could help address the financial and ethical issues caused by high numbers of pets in shelters.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday - 5th November

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 5th November.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 4th November

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Mike speaks with Tim Blair, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, about his recent article criticising "doomy" teachers, academics, politicians, and the media for instilling climate anxiety in Australian schoolchildren with apocalyptic predictions that never come true—and for never apologizing when they don’t.

Tim recounts that about two decades ago, his friend’s young daughter was distressed after a climate talk at her Sydney school. A visiting academic warned students they might see their suburb of Hornsby flooded due to rising seas.

Despite Hornsby being 20 km inland and 190m above sea level, the girl was terrified for hours, fearing for her home and pets.

Many Australian children continue to experience similar climate anxiety due to alarming messages from educators, academics, politicians, and the media.

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Mike talks with relationship counselor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about whether women still want men to be "protectors."

This follows former President Trump's recent remark that advisers warned him against using the term, though he insists he wants to "protect the women of our country."

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Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 4th November

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 4th November.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

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Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 1st November

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Private security guards are a common sight at weddings and parties, but requests for their presence at funerals are on the rise.

These requests often aim to prevent conflicts among feuding family members or to keep unwanted guests, like former partners, at bay.

Gina Field, Operational Security Expert and founder of Nepean Regional Security, reveals to Clinton that female guards are particularly suited for these situations due to their strong emotional intelligence and ability to defuse tensions.

Some families even extend security to the wake, where heightened emotions and alcohol can spark further conflict.

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Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.

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Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history.

This week Jim shines the spotlight on 3 poems about ghosts by Banjo Paterson, Ted Harrington & Claude Morris.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 1st November.

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Clinton Maynard is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah whips up Banana Coconut & Raspberry Bread (recipe courtesy donnahay.com.au)

INGREDIENTS
 1 PACKET DONNA HAY WHOLESOME BANANA BREAD CAKE MIX
 1½ CUPS MASHED RIPE BANANAS (ABOUT 4 BANANAS)
 ⅔ CUP (160ML) LIGHT-FLAVOURED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
 ¼ CUP (60ML) MILK
 2 EGGS 
 1 CUP (125G) FROZEN RASPBERRIES
 ⅓ CUP (25G) SHREDDED COCONUT
 ½ CUP (60G) FRESH OR FROZEN RASPBERRIES, EXTRA

METHOD
1. Following the packet mix instructions. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a
21cm x 10cm loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.
2. Placed the mashed bananas, oil, milk, eggs and banana bread mix in a large
bowl and mix to combine. Add the raspberries and coconut and mix to
combine. Pour mixture into prepared tin and top with extra raspberries.
3. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
4. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to
cool. Serves 10

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A study by the Master Builders Association of NSW and UTS's School of the Built Environment has found that flexibility, rather than strictly implementing a 5-day workweek, is key to achieving work-life balance in the NSW building and construction industry.

Brian Seidler, Executive Director at Master Builders Association NSW, reveals to Clinton that, while many support a 5-day week, it presents challenges, including increased costs and potential project delays.

The study suggests that flexible working options provide the most effective path to a healthier balance, particularly in diverse, large projects, and could help attract more workers, including women, to the industry.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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Halloween’s biggest scare might be kids' sugar consumption, with over 70% of Australian children exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, impacting their oral health.

Dentists caution that while occasional sweets are fine, frequent sugar exposure leads to decay.  Sugary drinks are also an issue, with nearly half of boys aged 2-17 drinking them weekly, consuming nearly twice as much as girls.

With 33,000 annual dental-related hospital admissions for kids under 14, preventative care—such as brushing twice daily, limiting sugar to 24g per day, and regular dental checkups—is essential.

Clinton speaks with Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association Vice President, who suggests giving kids fewer lollies and more fruit such as mandarins would be a much healthier option.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 31st October.

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Clinton Maynard’s weekly chat with U.K. correspondent Enda Brady, host of Round Table On TRT World, about what's making news in the United Kingdom.

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Australians report the highest stress levels in APAC, with an average of 12 stress episodes per week, according to ADP's People at Work 2024 Report.

Over half (57%) believe stress negatively affects their job performance. Despite growing awareness around workplace mental health, especially during World Mental Health Month 2024, many workplaces struggle to support their employees adequately, leading to productivity losses and mental health concerns.

SafeWork NSW warns that rising stress impacts worker health, resulting in absenteeism and turnover.

The Black Dog Institute cites work pressure, harassment, and workplace violence as top stress factors, while the WHO notes that good well-being management can boost performance by over 2.5 times.

Judy Barnett, Operations Director at ADP Australia, tells Clinton, "while many Australian businesses continue to prioritise the mental well-being of their employees, our data shows that there is still room for improvement."

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Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 30th October.

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Despite being illegal for public use, private e-scooters are surging in NSW, with an estimated 459,000 in use.

Trials for shared e-scooters are underway in select areas.

Planned regulations would limit e-scooters to bike paths or shared zones, with a minimum rider age of 16 and a helmet requirement.

Transport for NSW promotes e-scooters to ease public transport congestion, while Shadow Roads Minister Natalie Ward calls for registration and licensing to enforce safety, warning that unregulated use is “a tragedy waiting to happen.”

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Fans eager to attend sold-out concerts, like Coldplay's world tour, are being warned about ticket scams on social media and online marketplaces.

With major acts performing soon, NAB reports that $160,000 in payments linked to potential ticket scams were abandoned by its customers in the past three months.

The average abandoned payment is $1,700, with more women than men heeding payment alerts for unusual transactions introduced by NAB in March 2023.

Clinton speaks with NAB Group Investigations Executive Chris Sheehan, who cautions fans against rushing to buy tickets, as scammers prey on 'fear of missing out', often selling fake tickets or responding to posts seeking them.

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Clinton is joined by Barry Urquhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus, to discuss the shift in Australians’ attitudes toward purchasing home-brand products.

Once, supermarket brands like Coles Own Brand, Woolworths Homebrand, and Black & Gold came with a certain stigma. 

When they were first introduced, home-brand products were positioned as budget options, often with basic, unattractive packaging, and many shoppers felt a bit embarrassed about putting them in their trolleys.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday 29th October 

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Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 29th October.

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Mike speaks with Chris Kenny, Associate Editor at The Australian and host of The Kenny Report, about his recent article on big tech's nuclear investments.

Mr Kenny contrasts the energy expertise of tech giants like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos with that of Australian leaders Albanese and Bowen, noting that while tech firms are investing millions in nuclear, the government dismisses it as unviable.

If tech leaders are wrong, shareholders bear the cost, but if the government is wrong, Australia risks long-term economic and technological setbacks.

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Mike is joined by Nicole Senior, radio host and voice-over artist, to discuss how news connects with the everyday person and whether Halloween is a positive addition to Australian culture.

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Millions are mourning Liam Payne's death, especially fans from One Direction's peak.

Psychiatrist & social commentator Dr. Tanveer Ahmed explains to Mike that these one-way "parasocial" relationships allow fans to project fantasies and explore personal emotions, with boy bands often marking nostalgic stages of adolescence.

This grief reflects both the loss of Payne and, in part, aspects of our own past.

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Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 28th October

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 28th October.

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com

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Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 25th October

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Clinton speaks with Tim Arvier, Nine News State Political reporter, about the Queensland election, where Premier Steven Miles has set an ambitious goal to visit 36 electorates in 36 hours ahead of Saturday's vote.

Over 1.2 million people have already cast their ballots at pre-poll locations, including 150,000 just yesterday.

With under 48 hours until the polls open, Miles and his team have focused on the state's south-east after beginning the week in regional Queensland and moving through the Sunshine Coast. Meanwhile, the Liberal National Party unveiled its costings yesterday and made its final campaign announcement.

David Crisafulli, determined to give it his all before Saturday, is targeting around a dozen seats in the south-east in a final campaign push.

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