Saturday Magazine

Nevena and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Payne MLC — Legalise Cannabis Victoria; Matthew Kirwan — Greens;  Michael Galea MLC — Labor, This is a large,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: South-Eastern Metropolitan: Rachel Payne, Matthew Kirwan, Michael Galea appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Nevena and Paul are joined live on air by Anthony Galloway, Vic Political Editor, The Australian; and Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age Anthony Galloway — Victorian Political Editor,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: Anthony Galloway, Vic Political Editor, The Australian; and Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age appeared first on Saturday...

Nevena and Paul are joined on air by Ameila Bitsis. Amelia, Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy for the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she leads complex policy agendas and... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: Amelia Bitsis, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Victorian Election Special: Prahran – Legislative Assembly (lower house) Rachel Westaway won the February 2025 by-election 51.35%–48.65% against the Greens, a margin of 1.35 percentage points. Liberal and Greens first... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic. Election Special: Prahran – Legislative Assembly (lower house); Rachel Westaway MP; Dr Meghan Hopper, Angelica Di Camill...

John and Nevena talk to Leo Puglisi about the Australian political round up (Helen Haines, Greens dispute) & Victorian Election Update (Quiet Greenslide?) Puglisi began his media career in 2019,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Leo Puglisi, Founder 6 NEWS, Australian Political Round-Up, Vic State Election. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Nevena and John talk to Josh Taylor from The Guardian. Josh Taylor is a prominent Australian technology journalist currently serving as a technology reporter for Guardian Australia. Based in Melbourne,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Josh Taylor, Tech. reporter Guardian; Ai Vs Aussie Music appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Zoe Daniel is a three-time ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein. Zoe spent nearly 30 years as a distinguished reporter and foreign correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 24th, Oct, 2026: Zoe Daniel, former ABC foreign correspondent and former independent member for Goldstein; Cost of living Crisis. appeared first on Saturday Magaz...

Nevena and John talk to Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Australia’s ‘Bottom-Up’ Censorship Bill “As Australia’s new Digital Duty of Care Bill heads to Parliament,... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 24th, October, 2025: Michael Nayna, Australian documentary filmmaker, Investigative Journalist; The Millions Behind Austra...

Joining us live on air  this morning is Felix Ralph, a leading criminal defence lawyer from law firm Marshall Jovanovska Ralph. As the federal parliament pushes forward with major reforms... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 24th, October, 2025: Felix Ralph, Criminal lawyer & AI engineer, ‘Duty-of-Care’ Bill Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? Nevena and John discuss the ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/countdown/top100books/1-100 The post Sat, 24th, October, 2025: What is Australia’s favourite Aussie book? ABC’s 100 Best Aussie Books. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Nevena Spirovska and John Safran discuss the week that was and what’s coming up in this week’s programme. The post Sat, 24th, October, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up Nevena Spirovska and John Safran appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

  Running as an independent in traditionally “safe” seats, local community priorities in Malvern, housing/heritage balance, crime, climate, and integrity in state politics Small business owner, building designer, and educator.... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Christina Zigouras , Independent Candidate for Malvern (2026 Victorian State Election) appeared first on Saturd...

Kenny and Macca are joined live on air by Rachel Westaway MP (Member for Prahran, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Major Events, and Shadow Assistant Minister to the... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Rachel Westaway, Lib Prahran, Shadow Asst Min Small Business + Hospitality appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Macca and Kenny are joined live on air by Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe is currently the  Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. He is a proud... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

The shifting landscape for political independents, lessons from the 1997 turning point, and grassroots community energy today. Susan Won the seat of Gippsland West as a progressive Independent in a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Susan Davies, Former Independent MP for Gippsland West (1997–2002) & Regional Community Advocate appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Dr. Ryan recently led calls against proposed government cuts to private health insurance rebates affecting older Australians, commissioning Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) analysis showing that rebate reductions would hit low-income... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Dr. Monique Ryan MP,Independent Federal Member for Kooyong appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Macca and Kenny are in the hosting seats this big week Editor and Executive Director of The Conversation Australia and New Zealand, an independent, non-profit news and analysis outlet where... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation, Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Annitta Macauley,  who is the Social Support, Events & Diversity Manager at Lifeview. Before Lifeview, Annitta worked in disability for 18-years.... LEARN MORE The post Sat,10th, Oct, 2026: Annitta Macauley; Social Support and Events Manager, Life View appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Paul and Macca are joined live on air and in the studio by Adam Brackman, VPC Volunteer Program, Volunteering at the VPC Adam is a seasoned executive consultant with a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Adam Brackman, VPC Volunteer Program, Volunteering at the VPC; Concierge & Volunteer Coordinator appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Paul and Macca are joined live on air by The Hon Peter Khalil MP is the Federal Member for Wills and the Assistant Minister for Defence. First elected in 2016 and... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Peter Khalil – MP for Wills & Asst Min. for Defence appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Paul  and Macca are joined live on air byJames Newbury, MP Brighton & Shadow / Att Gen / Min Equality / Anti Corruption; as they discuss Vicarious Liability Legislation, Net... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: James Newbury MP, Shadow Equality and Attorney General appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Macca and Paul talk to : David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for from ADF for his Sexuality. The Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation) Bill... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: David Gibson, Chair GRAI in Perth, Fmr Army Captain, Dismissed for from ADF for his Sexuality. appeared first on Saturday Magazine .

Paul and Macca are joined live on air by Kieran Rooney State politics reporter at the The Age. 2002 Best and Fairest for Padua College Year 6 E-Grade cricket. https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/deal-or-no-deal-how-the-major-parties-are-tackling-the-minority-government-risk-20261010-p6140z.html... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th, Oct, 2026: Kieran Rooney, State Political Reporter, The Age ap...

Mew data shows Mpox cases are on the rise locally, with 52 cases reported statewide since August 1 alone. While the virus continues to circulate globally, localised findings reveal a... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Prof. Rhonda Stuart, Director of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health & Director of the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) appeared first on Saturd...

Earlier this week, the Australian Greens announced a major shift in their parliamentary leadership, electing Victorian Senator Steph Hodgins-May as the party’s new Federal Deputy Leader alongside leader David Shoebridge.... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 3rd, Oct, 2026: Sen. Steph Hodgins-May, Fed, Dep. Leader of the Australian Greens & Senator for Victoria appeared first on Saturday Magazine .