Saturday Magazine

16 Jan 2016

Midsummer Heat

News & Politics, Podcast, Society & Culture

Pete works on the wireless with Sue for another morning of news and discussion, including a wave of fee-free cat adoption from Lord Smith and a cricket flirtation scandal.

In anticipation of a 4 day heatwave, Richard Carline is brought in to give his forecast, ranging from 20 to 41 degrees.

In the midst of a proposed change to Medicare, Tony Bartoni is asked how bulk billing rebates has changed this system and what effect removing them would have.

Sharam Ackabazarde explains the difference between Sunni and Shiite Islam, distinctive sides of a misunderstood religion.

Pride Shabat, a Midsumma event put together by the Jewish LGBT alliance Kashet, is outlined on its mixed reception by member Jonathan Barnet.

Elegy, another Midsumma play, is put together by Lyle Brooks, who comes in to address what this show is all about, including his career and a reaction to some-one being thrown from a balcony.

Going back to the OECD Report, Anica Deutch from that Matrich’s Guild responds on how it would effect the elderly, particularly the LGBT elderly.

Paul Shannon, chairman of Life Saving Victoria, talks about the constant summertime issue of beach safety, from sharks to flags.

Aired on the 9th of January, 2016.

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