Nevena and Macca talk to Ray Evans, CEO, Future Drive Auto Shows Electric SUV EXPO 24. According to The Electric Vehicle Council, there were 98,436 EV purchases in 2023 with a +120 per cent increase from 3.81 per cent in 2022. It has never been more affordable to switch to an EV with trends reflecting Australian new battery-only EV sales up 16.5 pe…

Gendered pronouns have become a contested part of language since we became more aware of the effects pronoun usage have on transgender and non-binary people. Different languages have different solutions. For example, it has become commonplace in English to extend the non-specific singular use of they to a specific use. For most of Australia’s 460 F…

Nevena and Macca talk to Professor John Buchanan, Co-Director, Mental Wealth Initiative, University of Sydney, why giving early childhood educators an extra 15% is good policy, and even better politics From December the typical early childhood educator and carer will get a pay rise of at least $103 per week. By the following December, it will be mo…

Macca and Nevena speak to Brenton Geyer, Living Positive News at Living Positive, updates on LGBTIQA+ and HIV/AIDS health. The post Saturday 11th August, 2024: Brenton Geyer, Senior Communications Officer Living Positive News at Living Positive 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+

Nevena and Macca talk to Dechlan Brennan, Journalist, from the National Indigenous Times, about closing the gap. Victoria is removing more First Nations children from their families than any other state in the country, and at almost twice the national rate, according to new data from the Productivity Commission. Nationally, the out-of-home care (OO…

Macca and Nevena talk to journalist, The Tasty Raid 30 Years On. Tasty nightclub was controversially raided by Victoria police 30 years ago. How are those who were there that night marking such a dark anniversary? They’re throwing a big camp party. LGBTQI+ culture was more concealed, less confident and more vulnerable in 1994 than now. Homosexualit…

Macca and Nevena are joined live in the studio by Josh Burns, MP for MacNamara as he gives an update on Federal Politics and new Gambling legislation. Josh also discusses the recent attacks on his office in St. Kilda and dealing with extremism. The government hired a consultant to examine how a blanket ban would hit the bottom lines of sports and m…

Paul sat down with Professor Paul Strangio, Politics and International Relations Monash University; 100 years of Compulsory Voting For nearly 200 years, the notion of American political exceptionalism has had currency in the United States: it is an idea rooted in the nation’s status as the first modern republic. As we watch from afar, disturbed yet…

Paul and Fiona talk to Shayne Herriott, Chief Operating Officer at Orange Sky National Homelessness Week New research by free mobile laundry and shower service, Orange Sky, reveals over half (57%) of Australians are struggling to make ends meet financially, with one in three (31%) having to dip into their savings just to get by. The new research co…

Macca and Fiona are joined live on air by Zoe Daniel, member for the Melbourne seat of Goldstein. Daniel, previously a veteran reporter and foreign correspondent for the ABC, discusses some current hot-button issues, including the government’s plan for extensive reform of electoral donations and spending, which has some of the independents worried.…

Fiona and Macca talk to Maya B. Ellazam, Suicide Prevention Project Manager Switchboard Victoria (Inc), Changing the Landscape Campaign, a national campaign calling on the healthcare sector and governments to... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 3rd August, 2024: Maya B. Ellazam ,Suicide Prevention Project Manager Switchboard Victoria (Inc), Changing th…

Macca and Fiona are joined live on air by Catarina Giorgi, CEO Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education They currently have two major campaigns very active in the media right... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 3rd August, 2024: Catarina Giorgi, CEO Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Acting Lord Mayor Nick Reece, What’s On In Melbourne joins Macca and Fiona as they discuss what’s on in Melbourne and the Lord Mayoral election of Melbourne. The post Saturday 3rd August, 2024: Acting Lord Mayor Nick Reece, What’s On In Melbourne 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+

Executive Producer Fiona Brook joins Macca in the hosting seat this week as they discuss news, views and reviews of the week that was, starting with Former US President Donald... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 3rd, August 2024: Weekly Wrap Up with Fiona and Macca 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 Broadcaster Andrew Ford, presenter on ABC RN’s The Music Show. New book The Shortest History of Music The psychologist Steven Pinker famously described music as “auditory cheesecake”... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July, 2024; Andrew Ford, BC RN’s The Music Show. New book The Shortest History of Music appeared first on …

Macca and Fiona talk to Sarah Polkinghorne, PhD,Research Fellow, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, Research and Innovation Portfolio, School of Global, Urban & Social Studies | RMIT University State Library of... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July, 2024 Sarah Polkinghorne, PhD, RMIT, State Library of Victoria Controversy of ‘Neutrality’ a…

Macca and Fiona are joined in the studio by Aiv Puglielli, Greens MP for North East Metro. Aiv Puglielli, Greens MP for North east Metro The rise in synthetic opioids... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July,2024: Aiv Puglielli, Greens MP for North East Metro; The Rise in Synthetic Opioids appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Macca and Fiona talk to Dr Catherine Barrett, Founder/Director: Celebrate Ageing Ltd, as they discuss the Federal push to end elder abuse. Grandparents being exploited, neglected or financially coerced will... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July,2024: Dr Catherine Barrett Founder/Director: Celebrate Ageing Ltd: End Elder Abuse appeared first on …

Macca and Fiona talk to Dr Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History, Flinders University, Abortion rights could be the advantage Kamala Harris needs. 6 in 10 Americans support abortion rights.... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July,2024: Dr Prudence Flower; Flinders University, Abortion rights could sway the US Elections. appeared first o…

Former Sex Party and Reason Party MP, Fiona Patten joins Macca and Fiona Brook on air as they discus; Pill testing, Vaping laws. LGBTIQA community has higher rates of smoking... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th July,2024: Fiona Patten: Pill Testing, Vaping Laws, Police Bargaining Agreements. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Fiona Brook joins Macca in the hosting seat this week as they break down the news of the week and highlight what’s coming in this week’s show. The post Saturday 27th July, 2024: Weekly Wrap Up With Fiona and Macca 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, Paul and Nevena discuss the new announcement that Paul Horwell is taking over from Macca as Joy Media’s President. The post Saturday, 20th July, 2024; New Joy President Announcement 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 Nevena talk to rFank Gafa, Rainbow Motorsport Ralf Schumacher’s Coming Out! The post Saturday, 20th July, 2024; Frank Gafa, Rainbow Motorsport Ralf Schumacher’s Coming Out! 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 Nevena talk to Peter Hannan, Economics Editor, The Guardian Big Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Expansion Australia’s big banks lent $3.6bn to fossil fuel expansion projects in 2023, report... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 20th July, 2024; Peter Hannan, Economics Editor, The Guardian Big Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Expansion appeared first on Sat…

Macca and Nevena talk to Tim Krulic, Health Promotion Team Lead, Living Positive. Broader issues of migration and the health requirement for PLHIV. It is also a great opportunity to... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 20th July, 2024: Tim Krulic, Health Promotion Team Lead, Living Positive appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…