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What the grim State of the Environment report reveals

July 19, 2022 07:13 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MB

The release of the recent State of the Environment report has painted a very gloomy picture of the threat to Australia's natural landscape.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robyn Ironside on Qantas issues

July 19, 2022 06:50 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

Aviation Writer at The Australian Robyn Ironside also joined Jim Wilson to talk about the current Qantas service issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Qantas services are in the ditch

July 19, 2022 06:48 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Recent airline chaos has sparked inquiries into how our flagship carrier's service got to such low levels.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roads Minister Natalie Ward on condition of Sydney roads

July 19, 2022 06:17 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

The NSW roads Minister Natalie Ward also joined Jim Wilson, explaining the issue is: "because of the significant amount of water that's upon these roads".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nepean Belle owners latest victims of incompetent bureaucracy

July 19, 2022 06:08 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

The owners of the iconic Nepean Belle paddle steamer are doing it tough, following the incompetence of local bureaucrats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Lift your game': Jim Wilson slams government about 'death trap' potholes

July 19, 2022 05:42 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MB

Jim Wilson has admonished the NSW Government for not fixing a multitude of huge potholes that are endangering motorists and costing people money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More train strike chaos planned for next week

July 19, 2022 05:28 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MB

Amid the continuing strike chaos, the rail union have announced more strike action beginning on Thursday next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Jim Wilson, full show: July 18

July 18, 2022 08:23 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Monday July 18. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New plan to tackle homelessness in Sydney

July 18, 2022 07:58 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

Business Sydney Executive Director Paul Nicolaou joined Jim Wilson to discuss the new 5 point plan to tackle homelessness in Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Victoria's washed up white whale Migaloo?

July 18, 2022 07:53 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Macquarie University Marine Scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta joined Jim Wilson on Drive with all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Beaches to trial off-leash dog zones

July 18, 2022 07:48 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

Northern Beaches councils will trial off-leash areas at North Palm Beach and Mona Vale Beach south.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Smith's mentor praises 'unbelievable' performance to win British Open

July 18, 2022 07:30 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Star Aussie golfer Cameron Smith has delivered a stellar final round to win golf's British open.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns grow over E-scooter trials in Sydney

July 18, 2022 07:01 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

The City of Sydney has recently rejected a trial of E-scooters, causing questions to be raised over their safety and utility.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why nurses have walked off the job at two Sydney hospitals

July 18, 2022 06:25 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB

Nurses have walked off the job at two Western Sydney hospitals today sighting severe understaffing and a lack of government support.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does a five day isolation period make sense?

July 18, 2022 05:59 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MB

With the recent news of the extension of COVID isolation payments, there's been a fresh call to reduce the isolation period from seven to five days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 tonne pillar smashes through bank wall

July 18, 2022 05:37 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

A huge concrete pillar has smashed through the wall of the Bendigo Bank in Bexley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life-ban for rugby rooftop 'halfwit'

July 18, 2022 05:24 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

The man who scaled the grandstand at the SCG on Saturday night has been issued a life-ban by Rugby Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Jim Wilson, full show: July 15

July 15, 2022 08:25 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Friday July 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whitlams celebrate 25 years of Eternal Nightcap

July 15, 2022 07:55 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MB

This year marks 25 years of The Whitlams' iconic album Eternal Nightcap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to avoid phone scammers

July 15, 2022 07:41 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB

Host of Life and Technology on 2GB Charlie Brown joined Jim Wilson with all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal analysis of Samuel Davidson's sentence reduction

July 15, 2022 07:28 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MB

Lawyer Sam Macedone also joined Jim Wilson to give his legal analysis of the Samuel Davidson appeal decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Cuppa Joe: Anthony Albanese's decision to remove covid isolation payments

July 15, 2022 07:09 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Joe Hildebrand has joined Jim Wilson to talk about the recent recision.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Lakemba comments on Oatlands Killer's successful appeal

July 15, 2022 07:02 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

Friend of the Abdallah family and NSW member for Lakemba Jihad Dib also joined Drive to talk about today's appeal result.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father of three children killed in crash responds to perpetrator's reduced sentence

July 15, 2022 06:43 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Danny Abdallah, the father of three children killed in the Oatlands crash has joined Jim Wilson on Drive to respond to today's successful appeal to reduce the killer's sentence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unions join the call to re-instate covid isolation payments

July 15, 2022 06:02 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

Noted members of the trade union movement have now joined the chorus of people and organisations calling for Anthony Albanese to re-instate covid isolation payments for casual workers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Show some courage': Nationals Leader says biosecurity measure don't go far enough

July 15, 2022 05:41 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

The Shadow Agriculture Minister & Nationals Leader David Littleproud has joined Jim Wilson on Drive to comment on new biosecurity measures put in place keep foot and mouth disease out of Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Jim Wilson, full show: July 14

July 14, 2022 08:21 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Thursday July 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL host James Bracey's touching family experience with diabetes

July 14, 2022 08:02 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MB

It's National Diabetes Week this week with Diabetes Australia calling on Australians to rethink how they think about diabetes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to save on food waste using the Veggie Saver

July 14, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Inventor of the Veggie Saver Peita Pini joined Jim Wilson with all the tips on how to make your veg go further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ross Walker on ending the covid isolation payments

July 14, 2022 07:21 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MB

Dr Ross Walker from Healthy Living joined Jim Wilson to give his thoughts on the issue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is foot and mouth disease? All the questions answered

July 14, 2022 06:53 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MB

Jim Wilson has been on the hunt for all the info about how foot and mouth disease hurts our livestock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for Albo to re-instate covid payments hit fever-pitch

July 14, 2022 06:35 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

The NSW Labor leader Chris Minns and the Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston have both implored Anthony Albanese to re-instate the removed covid payments to casual workers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Macgill pleads not guilty to intimidation

July 14, 2022 06:02 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MB

Former Aussie leg spinner Stuart Macgill has plead not guilty to intimidating acquaintance Samantha ford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Total cop-out': Jim Wilson scolds decision to allow unvaccinated into aged care homes

July 14, 2022 05:50 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Jim Wilson has admonished the NSW Government's decision to allow unvaccinated people into aged care homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Jim Wilson, full show: July 13

July 13, 2022 08:36 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Wednesday July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Terribly disrespectful": Jim Wilson reprimands Brandon Smith for ref slur

July 13, 2022 07:59 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MB

Jim Wilson has condemned Brandon Smith's offensive slur towards a referee on the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we expect from the Pacific Forum?

July 13, 2022 07:56 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently in Fiji meeting with leaders for the Pacific Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Agriculture Minister calls for action on foot and mouth outbreak

July 13, 2022 06:55 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has called for Murray Watt to take immediate action on the foot and mouth outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you be forced to come back into the office?

July 13, 2022 06:32 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

As we enter a new working world, questions are being asked as to whether a business can compel their staff to return to the office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry Jack and Billy Moore on who will win Origin

July 13, 2022 06:21 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

The Origin legends joined Jim Wilson on Drive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coral Princess passengers RAT tests not check when disembarking

July 13, 2022 06:09 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MB

Nine News Reporter Annalise Bolt joined Jim Wilson on Drive with all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Absolutely appalling': Jim Wilson slams government decision to end isolation payments

July 13, 2022 06:01 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

Jim Wilson has condemned the government's decision to end the payment scheme that allows casual workers to collect a wage while isolating with covid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock revelations of zero biosecurity checks amid foot and mouth outbreak

July 13, 2022 05:46 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

Jim Wilson has revealed a complete lack of checks and biosecurity measures at the border in the wake of Bali's foot and mouth disease outbreak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Jim Wilson, full show: July 12

July 12, 2022 08:26 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full show podcast for Tuesday July 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Webb Telescope's images

July 12, 2022 07:50 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large Professor Fred Watson joined Jim Wilson to talk about NASA's release of incredible photos from the deep universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government scraps RAT subsidy

July 12, 2022 07:37 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MB

The Federal Government have ended the covid 19 RAT concessional access program. Charlotte Hespe from the RACGP joined Jim Wilson on Drive with all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for more overseas workers amid hospitality staff crisis

July 12, 2022 07:32 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MB

The hospitality sector is facing crisis-level staff shortages due to the current covid wave and a lack of skilled workers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating the covid outbreak

July 12, 2022 06:51 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

Dr Jeremy McAnulty from NSW Health joined Jim Wilson on Drive with all the latest info about reinfection times and covid restrictions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture minister responds to calls for tightened foot and mouth biosecurity

July 12, 2022 06:27 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Concern continues to grow about the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Indonesian livestock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's going on with the cost of diesel?

July 12, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

With the fuel excise relief to end in September, Jim Wilson is looking for answers as to the reason for a recent spike in diesel prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.