Dolphins CEO Terry Reader reflected on the club’s remarkable journey to a home grand final qualifier at Suncorp Stadium after securing third place on the ladder. He broke down the strategy behind their rapid rise and offered key insights for prospective consortia vying for the NRL’s 20th license. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: […]
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Michael McLaren has noticed something interesting about the way Labor behaved in Question Time after Tony Burke unveiled his migration plan. “It’s as if the ALP didn’t want to own any of it. As if they were almost embarrassed by it,” he said. “[It’s} transparently all part of a plan to try and steer the […]
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Federal MP Garth Hamilton made a passionate case for why Toowoomba, backed by heavy-hitting local industries, deserves the NRL’s 20th franchise over a second New Zealand team. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Facebook
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18/09/2026
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader reflected on the club’s remarkable journey to a home grand final qualifier at Suncorp Stadium after securing third place on the ladder. He broke down the strategy behind their rapid rise and offered key insights for prospective consortia vying for the NRL’s 20th license. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: […]
Michael McLaren
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2 hours ago
Former Immigration Minister reveals the advice Angus Taylor urgently needs
Australia’s longest-serving immigration minister Philip Ruddock reflected on his legacy, the high-stakes decisions of the 2001 Tampa crisis, and why absorbing immigration into Home Affairs was a critical mistake. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / Cameron Spencer
Michael McLaren
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3 hours ago
Toowoomba for NRL’s 20th license? MP Garth Hamilton pitches $1B regional bid
Federal MP Garth Hamilton made a passionate case for why Toowoomba, backed by heavy-hitting local industries, deserves the NRL’s 20th franchise over a second New Zealand team. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Facebook
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18/09/2026
Is Australia anti-business? The systemic realities behind Cue’s collapse
Michael McLaren says the downfall of Cue and Veronika Maine isn’t an isolated tragedy; it is a direct warning about Australia’s hostile business environment. Mounting compliance costs and government red tape are forcing local companies to the wall. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock
Michael McLaren
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17/09/2026
Claire Lyon reveals how advice from Julie Andrews shaped her My Fair Lady role
Stars Claire Lyon and Nathaniel Parker opened up about stepping into the iconic shoes of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins at the Sydney Opera House. Hear how direct advice from Dame Julie Andrews gave them the confidence to make these legendary roles their own and pull off the high-stakes production. Listen to more highlights […]
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