Evenings with Matthew Pantelis

Legendary Adelaide performer Peter Coombe is playing the Adelaide Fringe this weekend and next, in the Roundhouse in the Garden of Unearthy Delights. Peter joined Matthew in the studio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tragedies on our roads continue with 32 deaths recorded in Sth Aus this year, compared with 15 a year ago. SAPOL are urging motorists to end the carnage now and Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott told Matthew they will be out in force this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating the theft of rail sleepers from the disused rail line between Gawler and Roseworthy, north of Adelaide. Matthew spoke with Grant McDougall from regionalrail.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA Best legislation to create an office of gender equality in South Australia failed in Parliament on International Women's Day, as new research was released showing gender targets don't work for women in leadership roles. Matthew spoke with Connie Bonaros from SA Best and Uni SA researcher Dr. Jill Gould. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 8 March is int Women's Day. Matthew was joined in the studio by sport psychologist Jenny Williams, Rikki Cooke from Treasure Boxes and founder of Cheffy Chelby's Michelle Lowe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a number of empty office buildings in Adelaide and Lord Mayor, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith wants to see them re-purposed for accommodation. She spoke with Matthew about the possibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis comments on the story of a patient in hospital for an appendix removal who could not get a pillow and was reportedly offered warm towels instead. Matthew was joined by shadow health minister Ashton Hurn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 11 year old boy and 74 year old woman critically injured after being struck by trains in separate accidents at Tamblyn and Grange Stations over two days this week. Matthew discusses rail safety with Transport & Infrastructure CEO Jon Whelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sand is vanishing along Adelaide's beaches, particularly at West Beach and Henley Beach. Geoff Reed from the Wild Endangered Dunes group spoke with Matthew about the replenishment issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 AFL and AFLW footballers have launched a class action against the AFL over concussions they suffered while playing. Matthew spoke with Michel Margalit, Managing Partner at Margalit injury Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is setting up a cyber-security taskforce to reduce the incidence of  Director of the Security College at ANU, Catherine Manstead discusses the issue with Matthew  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the Popeye boats on the River Torrens has been given a new coat of paint as a result of a grant from the James and Diana Ramsey Foundation. The Foundations Kerry de Lorme speaks with Matthew about the artwork on the state heritage icon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion into Ukraine, Matthew spoke with Natalia Boujenko from the Ukrainian Association of SA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Adelaide Crows have released amended plans for their base at Thebarton but locals say it doesn't go far enough. Emma Dawes from the 5031 group speaks with Matthew about their concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talked up nuclear submarines and the future of jobs in Adelaide on his recent visit to South Australia. Matthew Pantelis spoke about what it means for Adelaide with retired Rear Admiral and former SA Governor Kevin Scarce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While a trial of e-scooters on Adelaide streets has been underway for some years, private e-scooters have been available for sale. But many owners of the machines are unaware they are intend for use on private property only and can't legally be ridden on public roads and footpaths. Matthew discuss e-scooters with Harold Scruby from the Pedestrian Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

As the temp soars to 40 this week, the RAA has released some sobering statistics of the amount of call-outs to help people with children or pets locked in their car. Matthew spoke with the RAA's Road Safety Mgr Charles Mountain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research involving thousands of families around the country has been released examining children's play time. Matthew spoke with paediatrician and poll director from Royal Children's Hospital Dr Anthea Rhodes about the report, Australian Families; How We Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll remember the 'Ash the ambo worker' ad run during the '22 state election, which criticised ramping. With ramping worse than ever, the Liberal Party, now in opposition, have launched their version of the ad. Matthew spoke with shadow health minister Ashton Hurn and Health Minister Chris Picton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a call to help Adelaide reach a target of a 20% increase in the tree canopy by extending the definition of significant trees to those that are important to wildlife such as birds. Matthew spoke with Green Adelaide Chair Prof Andrew Daniels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navy Week kicks off in Adelaide on Feb 23, Matthew speaks with HMAS Encounter Commander, Emma McDonald- Kerr about the week and her career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A SAHMRI study of 70,000 SA Covid cases last year found people with no vaccine doses were 8-times more likely to be hospitalised and 5-times more likely to die than those who had three or four doses of vaccine. SAHMRI’s Professor Caroline Miller spoke on FIVEaa with Matthew Pantelis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Pt Lincoln's close call with a bushfire on Thursday, Matthew Pantelis spoke with the Mayor and residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of hackers releasing details of Optus and Medibank members, the federal government has signaled an overhaul of privacy laws, tabling a review into their effectiveness in Parliament. Matthew Pantelis spoke with technologist Steve Sammartino about the laws and what should happen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Motor Trades Association SA/NT is calling on the federal & state government's not to follow the EU decision to ban the sale of new cars with an internal combustion engine from 2035. The MTA's Kaes Cillessen speaks with Matthew Pantelis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.