Retiring Lord Mayor Sally Capp joined Macca and Paul live in the studio for her final appearance on Saturday Magazine as Lord Mayor. Sally reflected on her time as mayor what she’s proud of, what she looks forward to doing in the future, why Joy has been so important for her and so much more. The post Saturday 8th, June, 2024: A Farewell to Lord Ma…

Jarrod Carter, joins Macca and Paul on air as they discuss his latest article on sharpening teacher tools. “Recent education reforms in Australia have justifiably concentrated on broad issues such as a national curriculum, the introduction of accountability measures, such as NAPLAN, and the establishment of the national Australian Education Researc…

MP for MacNamara, live in the studio, Josh talks about the new discrimination act going to parliament and why politics should be better and bring people together rather than apart. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/death-to-palestine-islamophobic-graffiti-sprayed-in-woman-s-driveway-referred-to-police-20240608-p5jk8i.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgN…

Macca and Paul are in the hosting seats this week. First guest on the show, Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Mental Health and Multicultural Affairs; as they discuss new legislation targeting Anti-semitism and Islamophobia https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/death-to-palestine-islamophobic-graffiti-sprayed-in-woman-s-driveway-referred-to-polic…

Macca and Nevena interview, famed writer and TV presenter, John Safran about the importance of independent media for the community, Joy Media CEO also joins in to announce the amount donated on today’s show. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, 2024: John Safran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Nevena and Macca talk to Minister Steve Dimopoulos, Member for Oakleigh, Why Joy Is So Important for the community? The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, 2024: Minister Steve Dimopoulos, Member for Oakleigh, Why Joy Is So Important appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

Janet Jukes, OAM, CEO Thorne Harbour Health talks to Macca and Nevena about the importance of Joy Media, the importance of community engagement. Why JOY is important for the LGBTIQA+ community and the wider community as well. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Janet Jukes, OAM, CEO Thorne Harbour Health appeared first on Satu…

Dean Smith has been a Liberal Senator for Western Australia since May 2012. In June 2022, he was appointed to the Coalition’s Shadow Economics Team as Shadow Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury. Senator Smith has been a long supporter and ally of Joy Media and a regular guest on Saturday Magazine. The post Saturday, 1st June,…

Nevena and Macca talk to Rachel Payne, Legalize Cannabis Party, about the importance of Joy, what JOY MEDIA offers the public and why community engagement is so important in a democracy. They also discuss medical cannabis while driving legislation. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Rachel Payne, Legalize Cannabis Party. appe…

Macca and Nevena talk to Ms Nina Taylor, Labor Member for Albert Park, about the importance of education, LGBTIQA+ representation and the importance of community organisations like Joy Media. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon, Ms Nina Taylor, Labor Member for Albert Park appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Macca and Nevena talk to John Pesutto, VIC Opposition Leader, about the importance of community involvement, volunteerism and community engagement of the LGBTIQA+ community The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, John Pesutto, VIC Opposition Leader appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Macca and Nevena spoke to Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner and why Ro thinks groups like Joy and Queer representation in media are so important. Why... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner appeared first on Saturday…

Macca and Nevena talk to Zoe Daniel, independent MP for Goldstein about the importance of Joy Media for the LGBTIQA+ and greater community and the importance of independent media for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special Zoe Daniel, independent MP for Goldstein appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Macca and Nevena talk to Nick Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor, Melbourne, City of Melbourne Updates, Trump’s Conviction and Joy Media means to Nick. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special Nick Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor, Melbourne, City of Melbourne Updates, Trump’s Conviction and more appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Nevena and Macca talk to Professor Doug Drury, Head of Aviation Central Queensland University,since the recent Singapore Airline turbulence situation, they discuss just how common it is. About 25 in-flight turbulence... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st, June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special Professor Doug Drury, Head of Aviation Central Queensland Uni…

Nevena and Macca talk to famed TV comedian and writer, Michael Veitch, is a regular guest on Saturday Magazine and sometimes co-host, an Australian author, actor and broadcaster, best known... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special Michael Veitch, Writer, Update on Latest books and so much more. appeared first on Saturd…

Aiv Puglielli, North-Eastern Metropolitan, Legislative Council, The Australian Greens – Victoria, spoke to Nevena and Macca live on air about the importance of Joy Media, Queer representation in politics and... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special Aiv Puglielli, North-Eastern Metropolitan, Legislative Council, The Aus…

Our first guest for Joy’s annual Radiothon, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, as she discussed with Nevena and Macca why Joy Media and community engagement is so important. The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Premier Jacinta Allan, appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

It would be much better for young people to be supported to navigate social media safely than ban them from it entirely, writes, Samantha Floreani, Head of Policy Digital Rights... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 25th May, 2024: Proposed Social Media Ban for Children, Samantha Floreani, Head of Policy Digital Rights Watch appeared first on Saturday Ma…

Macca and Fiona discuss JOY Media’s annual JOY Radiothon with Paul. JOY Radiothon starts next week! 1st June 2024 The post Saturday 25th May, 2024: JOY Radiothon 2024. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

Fiona and Macca talk to Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic), CEO Kathleen Maltzahn. TRIGGER WARNING: This segment may affect some listeners. If anything in this segment please seek support: https://joy.org.au/support/... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 25th May, 2024, Teen Sex Abuse Numbers on the Rise, Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic),…

Nick Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor talks to Macca and Fiona about Melbourne Awards 2024, celebrating the stories of inspiring Melburnians. The post Saturday 25th May, 2024, Melbourne Awards, Celebrating the stories of inspiring Melburnians, Nick Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Macca and Fiona discuss the recent Singapore Airlines tragedy and Fiona’s upcoming Indonesian adventure. The post Saturday 25th May, 2024, Singapore Airlines Incident and Fiona’s Up Coming Indonesian Adventure appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

Macca and Fiona talk to Victoria’s Minister for Equality, the Hon. Harriet Shing. Minister Shing, has announced that $800,000 in grants will be delivered to LGBTQI+ organisations across Victoria. As a... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 25th May, 2024, $800k In Grants For Victoria’s LGBT Community. Minister for Equality Harriet Shing, New Government Gr…

Macca and Fiona talk to Michael James, Journalist – Star Observer, about NSW Government Offers Apology to Victims of Historical Homosexuality Laws; the apology, scheduled to be delivered in parliament... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 25th May, 2024, NSW Govt Offers Apology to Victims of Historical Homosexuality Laws, Michael James, Journalist – Star…