The Last Post Radio Show

Author Kate Clinch sits down to talk with the Radio Show about her new book, Every Inch A Saint , the story of Eileen O'Conner whose work with, and caring for the sick and poor in Sydney's slums has resulted in her becoming Australia's Saint-in-Waiting. Against the backdrop of her own poor health, WW1 and with the help of Father Edmund McGrath, Eileen dedicated her time to being a trailblazer in t...

Historian and author of 24 books, Ian Howie Willis sits down with the Radio Show to talk about his latest book. We look at the history of what is now known as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, a history that goes back to Shakespeare. This conversation includes a reading of Vietnam veteran Stephen "Butch" Daly's poem, "There's nothing wrong with me". At a time when up to 11% of the Australian populat...

A free online will-writing webinar is being conducted next Wednesday, Oct 21 by Australian Red Cross. An opportunity to write your will, completely free.

Legacy Australia is a historic charity founded in 1923 from a promise made in World War I - "I'll look after your family". Today Legacy Australia continues that promise by supporting the families of fallen or injured Veterans. Hear more of the story in Dr Mary Anne Whiting's interview with Judy Mack, Past President of Canberra Legacy as she explains the changing but still vital role of Legacy.

Author historian Lynette Ramsay Silver speaks with the Radio Show about her latest book, Operation Kingfisher. A story of cover-ups, bungled operations, failures of leadership, poor judgement and flawed assumptions...and of lives lost and of Douglas Stirling, who joined the ADF at the age of 14. And of Douglas' parents, who knew nothing of their sons whereabouts until they received a postcard from...

In this ongoing series, Psychotherapist, Psychologist Dr Muriel Cooper talks about the unique challenges faced by defence force personnel and their families, in the area of mental health. Dr Muriel, who specialises in stress, anxiety and depression, as well as general psychology, also takes us through ways to manage stress. Sit down with Muriel now for your own free appointment and learn more abou...

This Sunday, October 11th, the Spring Cycle event takes place with over 7000 riders pedalling through Sydney to raise money for Lifeline Australia. This chat, with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury CEO Elizabeth Lovell, takes you through the event and ways to help mental health in Australia.

From the Burdekin Valley, through the Bergin Inquiry, Covid and beyond, the Radio Show speaks with Ray James OAM, former State President of RSL NSW. In this delightful chat, Ray talks about the importance of accommodating veterans of all ages and from all parts of NSW. The first RAN veteran to be appointed as State President, Ray recalls falling in love with the navy when HMAS Melbourne came to to...

Darryl Stuart, Editor of the book, The Anzac Legacy of CJ Dennis, speaks with the Radio Show about this new release. In a time when poetry was working class entertainment, CJ Dennis was our most popular and prolific poet. With characters Ginger Mick and Digger Smith, CJ took us into the lives of the working class and our Diggers. Using words used in everyday conversation CJ expressed the spirit of...

On this final episode of The Selection Table for 2026, Michael Bridger is joined by Australian writer and essayist David Free. Michael puts the boots into Foxtel, describes Roosters Captain "Teddy" Tedesco as being like "a ball in a pinball machine", declares his undying love for Marky Mark, his admiration for Kalyn Ponga and his wish for a sombrero. Michael also wisely reminds us that "there are...

Kerry Hersbach is a veteran, veteran specialist and Founder of Rally Point, Australia. Located in the Darling Downs in Queensland, Kerry and Rally Point service an area composing of the 3rd largest veteran settlement in Australia. Listen to this great chat and find out programs and services offered by Rally Point Australia to help veterans and their families access the best. Visit rallypoint.au

Annual Battle of Britain commemorations in Australia take place each September to honour the Australian pilots and ground crew who served with the Royal Air Force during the 1940 air campaign. The Hobart Air Force Association hosts the National Commemoration for the Battle of Britain. This year, Wing Commander (Retd) Dr Mary Anne Whiting attended the National Commemoration in Hobart where she inte...

Your Will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever create. Australian Red Cross in partnership with HWLE Lawyers are running All About Wills: Your Questions Answered, a free online Will-writing webinar on Wednesday 21 October 2026 from 1–2 pm AEDT. Our panel of experts will introduce you to the basics of estate planning and writing your Will. All attendees will receive two special Will-w...

Australia's internationally best-selling author of action thriller books sits down with us from his office in Los Angeles. Matthew talks about the return of detective Sam Speedman, of travelling to research, of turning images into words and how his latest book is bigger, faster and the action, bonkers.

Prof Shalin Naik, from WEHI, speaks with the Radio Show about the Seniors Festival Seminar, as part of Victorian Seniors Festival. Licence To Kill...Cancer will take place at WEHI, in Parkville, or register to attend online. With Prof Naik and Dr Sara Tomei. In this episode, Prof Naik speaks about the Dendritic cell, the frontline spy cell and its role in fighting cancer. To find out more, please...

On a cool, cold, rainy September Saturday, The Selection Table travels to the MCG for the 2026 Grand Final. Amongst the mix, there are people desperate for a ticket, Kylie Minogue, Greg Champion on the radio, discussions on Greg Williams and our AFL expert Ben Eames, picks a winner.

The Selection Table's NRL Expert, Michael Bridger gives his insight into the competitions Preliminary Finals Round. Michael talks about Daly Cherry - Evans and the veterans decision to head to England, his continuing bromance with Marky Mark, his impression of the Newcastle Knights and their coach and gives his tips for the two matches this round. And, regarding his team, the Roosters, Michael rem...

In his debut book, Paul Folino Gallo speaks about Remembering Elysha and navigating loss in the wake of losing his young wife, Elysha, to influenza while on holiday in New York. Paul discusses sharing the catastrophic news to his two young children, Giorgio and Valentino and sharing the common thread of loss, the lack of neat resolutions with grief, of fatherhood and of being the sole gatekeeper o...

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with the NFSA's Assistant Curator, Jillian MacKenzie - To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 film, Caddie the NFSA has restored the Australian classic and made it available for free streaming until Oct 15th. Caddie , starring Helen Morse, Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, Takis Emmanuel, June Salter, John Ewart and more, was among the first to place a woman'...

To celebrate his birthday, Michael Bridger gives his insight into this Semi-Final round of the NRL. Michael renames the Cronulla Sharks, 'The Gummies' and calls for a Royal Commission if his side, The Roosters, go down tonight. Michael also compares The Sharks to a Datsun 120Y with backfire, recites one of his fathers favourite sayings and talks about "those mad New Zealanders in the crowd, poking...

A week closer to the Grand Final, Ben Eames and Greg T Ross discuss the two matches that make up this weekends Preliminary Finals. Ben throws light on the Saturday 5.15pm start at the MCG and apologises to the Sydney Swans. Also discussed, the age defying antics of Jack Gunston and Dwayne Zorko and the brilliance of Cam Raynor and the onfield culture of the Sydney Swans.

With a career spanning 56 years, John Paul Young has turned his attention and talent to The Men's Shed as their new Ambassador and to their podcast series, The Shed Wireless. In this (almost) uncut version of the Radio Show there's a lot of fun and information on this chat about JPY's latest venture at The Men's Shed . From Johns guests that include his mate from Jesus Christ Superstar, Trevor Whi...

Kbora Ali was nine-years old, the youngest of seven children, when she arrived in Australia. Here, we discuss her book, First of Her Kind, co-written with her sister, Razia, Kbora talks about leaving her homeland, honouring her heritage and her new home, Australia. We hear how, after the ADF visited her school, Kbora became determined to join the Army. Now in the RAAF, Kbora recites a story of ins...

On The Selection Table, Michael Bridger spreads a strong rumour, talks about the Tennessee Tigers, a very strong discussion, and the potential wearing of speedos in Hawaii. In the AFL discussion, Ben Eames predicts a couple of upsets and asks, "Are Fremantle finals pretenders?"

In this episode of The Last Post Radio Show, we speak with Prof. Tom Denson about his recent piece, Feeling Angry? Don't let off steam. Try these tips instead. Tom takes us through the negative effects that prolonged anger can have on our bodies and the benefits of low-arousal activities like mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises and cognitive reappraisal. Find out ways to bring anger u...