Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys
2,291 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★ - 1 ratingAustralia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.
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Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Monday, 15th of April
April 14, 2024 19:38 - 22 minutes - 21 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Monday, 15th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Monday, 15th of April
April 14, 2024 18:19 - 2 hours - 147 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Monday, 15th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest release movies & entertainment with Alex First
April 14, 2024 17:36 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran attacks Israel
April 14, 2024 17:22 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBMike speaks with Executive Director of Israellycool, a leading online blog in Israel about the conflict between Israel and Iran in the context of the Gaza war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to tell kids about terrible events
April 14, 2024 16:50 - 7 minutes - 7 MBMike speaks with Child and Education Psychologist Andrew Greenfield about how to talk to children in the context of the Bondi Westfield tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Friday, 12th of April
April 11, 2024 19:37 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 12th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Friday, 12th of April
April 11, 2024 18:12 - 2 hours - 145 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 12th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sue Dodd’s weekly produce report
April 11, 2024 18:09 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBMike has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Haynes’ Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom
April 11, 2024 17:40 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAussie 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 Banjo Patterson and race horses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3D Printing of Body Parts
April 11, 2024 16:32 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBDr Joe Dusseldorp, Sydney based Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon taks to Mike about the latest breakthrough technology of 3D printing of body parts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Thursday, 11th of April
April 10, 2024 19:36 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 11th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dick Smith - Renewables,Nuclear and Immigration
April 10, 2024 19:02 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBMike speaks to legendary entrepreneur Dick Smith about the roll-out of renewable energy as well as alternatives such as Nuclear energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSW Premier ignores flood prone Hawkesbury
April 10, 2024 18:32 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBMayor of Hawkesbury Sarah McMahon talks to Mike about the lack of action by NSW Premier - Chris Minns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Thursday , 11th of April
April 10, 2024 18:19 - 2 hours - 143 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 11th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Down the Rabbit Hole - Rosie Grier
April 10, 2024 17:51 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMike's producer Rob dives into the rabbit hole and comes back with some information about the legend that is Rosie Grier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cass Report slams NHS in The UK over Puberty Blockers
April 10, 2024 15:49 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMike speaks to Helen Joyce from Sex Matters in the UK about the Cass report slamming the NHS for letting down children in gender care and specifically the use of puberty blockers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the Swiss climate decision mean for Australia?
April 10, 2024 14:58 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMike speaks with Michelle Isles, CEO of Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) about Europe’s top human rights court ruling that the Swiss government had violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to do enough to combat climate change, in a decision that will set a precedent for future climate lawsuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Wednesday, 10th of April
April 09, 2024 19:35 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Wednesday, 10th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The housing system is broken for young Aussies”
April 09, 2024 19:21 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBMike talks to Freya Leach, from the Menzies Research Centre, about the housing crisis facing young Australians due to Labor policy failures. Ms Leach criticizes Prime Minister Albanese's plan to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 as insufficient, given the high immigration rate exacerbating the housing shortage. She suggests the government must either increase home construction significantly or reduce migration to address the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much longer can Israel continue its war on Gaza?
April 09, 2024 18:51 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMike is joined by Ian Parmeter - Research Scholar, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University / Former Australia’s ambassador to Lebanon and counsellor at Australia’s embassy in Moscow - to discuss Israel's war on Gaza and Prime Minister Netanyahu's objective of total victory over Hamas. Despite significant destruction by the Israel Defense Forces, victory remains distant after six months due to Hamas's continued presence in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Wednesday, 10th of April
April 09, 2024 18:16 - 2 hours - 145 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Wednesday, 10th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Days for April 10
April 09, 2024 17:57 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 10th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cooking with Sarah Boorer
April 09, 2024 17:50 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBMike Jeffreys 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 a pound cake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Tuesday, 9th of April
April 08, 2024 19:36 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Tuesday, 9th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is drug testing a good or bad idea?
April 08, 2024 19:21 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBMike discusses drug testing with Nicole Lee, Adjunct Professor at Melbourne's National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University, following the announcement that the first drug checking pilot in NSW will begin operating Monday. Located at the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Kings Cross, the program will run once a week for four months, sampling from 100 registered MSIC users. Participants provide a small amount of their drugs for analysis and receive detailed feedback on s...
Social media & youth crime
April 08, 2024 18:49 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMike and Dr. Tanveer Ahmed discuss the link between youth crime and social media. Despite breaching Meta and TikTok's rules, videos of Australian kids engaging in criminal activities remain online, exacerbating the youth crime crisis. Examples include videos of car theft, drug use, and break-ins, some dating back over a year as social media platforms are criticised for not adequately addressing this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there a connection between social media & youth crime?
April 08, 2024 18:49 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMike and Dr. Tanveer Ahmed discuss the link between youth crime and social media. Despite breaching Meta and TikTok's rules, videos of Australian kids engaging in criminal activities remain online, exacerbating the youth crime crisis. Examples include videos of car theft, drug use, and break-ins, some dating back over a year as social media platforms are criticised for not adequately addressing this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Tuesday, 9th of April
April 08, 2024 18:11 - 2 hours - 142 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Tuesday, 9th of April See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Days for April 9
April 08, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 9th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health & Wellbeing with Russell Setright
April 08, 2024 16:32 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMike Jeffreys 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Monday, 8th of April
April 07, 2024 19:37 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Monday, 8th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Monday, 8th of April
April 07, 2024 18:43 - 2 hours - 143 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Monday, 8th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lost boys: Growing up male in Australia
April 07, 2024 18:33 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMike is joined by Dr Rachel Matthews, Student Welfare Co-Ordinator & author of Never Look ‘Desperate’, to discuss what the Dr refers to as Australia's male crisis. 'We have men lighting their estranged wives on fire, men fleeing overseas after killing the mother of their children, we have men murdering women who were out for a jog in the middle of the day'. 'We have sky-rocketing rates of male suicide, addiction, disconnected youth and unprecedented rates of incarcerated young men, especia...
National Days for April 8
April 07, 2024 17:56 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 8th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Friday, 5th of April
April 04, 2024 18:34 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 5th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Box Hill is the Sydney suburb the state forgot
April 04, 2024 18:19 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Daily Telegraph's Investigative reporter John Rolfe joins Mike to discuss his recent article revealing the dire situation in Box Hill, Sydney. Despite promises made by the NSW government in 2018, no progress has been made in building the four public schools desperately needed in the area. Residents face lengthy commutes to pick up their children from distant schools. The lack of essential infrastructure, including roads and playgrounds, highlights a failure of both political sides and ...
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Friday, 5th of April
April 04, 2024 17:08 - 2 hours - 143 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 5th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Days for April 5
April 04, 2024 16:47 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Thursday, 4th of April
April 03, 2024 18:34 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 4th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen
April 03, 2024 18:24 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBMike Jeffreys’ weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund & Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dangers of adopting a native bird
April 03, 2024 17:31 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBMike explores the risks of adopting native birds with Sean Dooley, National Public Affairs Manager at Birdlife Australia & Chief Bird Nerd. The discussion centers around the case of Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, who adopted Molly the Magpie in 2020 after he fell from his nest. Molly became close to their dogs and gained over 2 million social media followers. However, complaints led to Molly being surrendered to authorities on March 1, as keeping native wildlife without a permit is i...
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Thursday, 4th of April
April 03, 2024 17:21 - 2 hours - 134 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 4th of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Days for April 4
April 03, 2024 16:55 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics with Terry Barnes
April 03, 2024 15:42 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBMike Jeffreys’ weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys - Wednesday, 3rd of April
April 02, 2024 18:34 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Wednesday, 3rd of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tradies needed now to meet nation’s housing goal
April 02, 2024 18:21 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBMike is joined by Joe Visser, labourer & writer, to discuss his recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the challenges faced by laborers, where he highlights the financial pressures and lack of support for apprenticeships in the construction industry. Joe critiques the emphasis on university education over vocational paths, noting the mismatch between education and accessibility, while contractors' reluctance to nurture apprentices contributes to high dropout rates, exacerbating t...
Advocate shares reasons why going cashless will make Aussies worse off
April 02, 2024 17:28 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBMike speaks with Jason Bryce, founder of Cash Welcome, who fully supports 'Draw Out Some Cash Day,' a grassroots effort to assert the importance of physical cash in Australia. The initiative aims to counter the trend towards digital payments by reminding people of the benefits of cash, such as budgeting control, reliability, privacy, and reduced fees. Bryce highlights concerns about the overreliance on electronic payments, citing issues like data privacy, susceptibility to hacks, and unexp...
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Wednesday, 3rd of April
April 02, 2024 17:07 - 2 hours - 125 MBListen to the full show podcast: - Wednesday, 3rd of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Days for April 3
April 02, 2024 16:59 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBMike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 3rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The issues that matter with Professor David Flint
April 02, 2024 15:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBProfessor David Flint chats to Mike Jeffreys on the week’s important issues & political news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.