The Last Post Radio Show

A tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Director, Serge Ou.

Join us on Episode one of The Last Post Radio Show's The Selection Table, where Ben Eames and Michael Bridger give us an insiders look into the weekends matches, who'll win and why.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Vasey Executive General Manager, Community Services, Jannette Fleming about independent housing for veterans and maintaining dignity and respect for those that have served, and their families.

We delve into a nations soul in this chat with veteran and author, Dave Morgan. Here we converse about this important book and how Dave's own battles led him to a place where he wanted to honour those that have served. With extraordinary honesty, Dave opens up with a rawness that is appreciated and talks about why preserving our military history is vital, of how a note falling from his wallet in a...

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Rural Aid's Chief Operations Officer and veteran, Brian Morton about Rural Aid and helping farmers and families and communities through adversity and disasters. Brian speaks about the unique character of communities in rural and regional Australia and Rural Aid's national support approach... and their ongoing wish for donations and volunteers.

Michael Hartung OAM, CEO of Invictus Australia and Dr Celine Shirazapour from Invictus Games Foundation join Greg T Ross and Invictus Sports Series co-host Neil Burgin to talk about the impact and legacy of the Invictus Games. And, towards the end, some very special and exciting news from Michael.

The Last Post Radio Show sits down with Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine and talks about the journey from Ohio, to Hawthorne to the beaches and cities of the world with the joyous sounds of a group whose harmonies, surfing music and infectious tunes helped the world feel the warmth of the sun...of being compared to The Beatles... and of meeting Brian Wilson at school and of always wanting to do it...

In this amazing chat, Andy takes us to Afghanistan and the trauma of losing mates. After discharge, PTSD and nearly falling, Andy and his wife Claire took stock and decided to help veterans and first responders with a holistic approach to mental health. The groundbreaking Invisible Injuries is the result. Hear Andy's story, his great honesty and his determination to bring good outcomes.

Thanks to the NFSA's acquisition of five unique Australian-made machines, pinball is making a comeback. Back in the day, in milk bars, fish 'n chip shops, arcades and caravan parks, you would find pinball machines. Around the country, teenagers would empty the household supply of 10 and 20 cent coins to be part of the fun. Here, The Last Post Radio Show speaks with NFSA's Digital Games Curator Yol...

It started in Spain and now has enveloped the world. Now in it's second year, the Global Book Crawl encourages people, in a time of instant everything, to take the time to hold a book and to read it. It's free, accessible and can involve you and family and friends. For education and good mental health and to step into another life, from Vancouver to Veracruz, from Queens to Sweden and Spain and in...

To celebrate International Women's Day, 8th March 2026, people gathered at the Fighter World Museum in Williamtown, NSW to hear stories of women's experience in defence. After a Welcome to Country from Sgt Carla Sewell Whitlock, Indigenous Liaison from Williamtown, Wing Commander Linda Margaret New CSM as MC, gives us the story and history of women in the RAAF. The keynote speaker is Wing Commande...

Writer, journalist David Free shares memories of his many visits to the northern rivers and Bluesfest. A truly great event with an international reputation, David got to see Bob Dylan, REM, BB King, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Rodriguez, Dr John, Toto, Tim Rogers breaking down while singing Paragon Cafe, Paul Simon singing The Sound of Silence and having to choose between seeing Iggy Pop and Robert Pl...

PTSD Dogs' CEO Angie Weeks talks to us about the amazing work being done by her organisation and ways that you can help.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with PTSD Dogs CEO Angie Weeks about their work with veterans and how your best friend can have four legs. PTSD Dogs receives no government assistance and asks you to listen.

In this amazing Invictus Australia Sports, 3rd episode, co-hosts Neil Burgin and Greg T Ross speak with veteran and Associate Lecturer and Psychologist from Flinders Uni, Cameron Grant and veteran and Invictus Fundraising Ambassador, Rodney 'Rocket' Cottam about the evidence-based truth and personal stories of how sport can transform, physically and mentally and give a social connection with a sen...

Welcome to the weekend...almost. And, to celebrate, the fantastic Friday episode of the Radio Show. In this episode, we speak with musician, storyteller Fred Smith about his upcoming tour of WA, his memories of Steve's of Nedlands and the lifestyle of the West. We speak also with Darren and Sam Cheek about their historic 590-run partnership, batting for the Coromandel Cricket Club. Finally, we spe...

Australian Red Cross institutes the humanitarian project, Tele Redi, reaching out to vulnerable Australians for a check-in call during heatwave conditions. Here, Tele Redi Program Lead, Phoebe Wilson speaks with us about how the critical support works and how you can get involved. In SA since 2009 and now in WA. Where summers are getting longer and hotter, helping those in isolated communities.

Writer, journalist and cultural observer David Free speaks with the Radio Show about the history of the great Australian barbi and how things have changed. We look back on a time that reflected the culture we were stuck in, when most of the flavour was provided by tomato sauce, when a lot of men didn't cook but at barbi's were always handed the tongs and when flippin' the meat and drinking beer we...

Oliver Wilson is 11-years old and has been diagnosed with the Becker version of Muscular Dystrophy. Well known Australian journalist and author, Peter Rees is Ollie's grandfather. Here, Peter speaks with the Radio Show about his grandson embracing the challenge. Ollie recently played his last game of cricket, a game he loves dearly but is determined to continue involvement in the game on some leve...

A garage, pop band with a sprinkle of cheese and a history of eccentric songs and song titles. Mentals founding member Peter O'Doherty speaks with the Radio Show about the group that formed in 1976, combining art, culture and music and the 50-year anniversary tour and the documentary, Live It Up.

With 36 years as a career army officer, Bill Sowry (Brig. Retired) AM CSC speaks of his time in the UK, Pakistan, India, East Timor, Tonga, Solomon Islands, PNG. Bill speaks about doing 14,000 push-ups for the Fred Hollows Foundation, push-ups for Fatah, push-ups in a pub in the UK and in the basement of the Waldorf Hotel, about the profound experience of travel and culture, about self-reflection...

Health series co-host Neil Burgin, from Invictus Australia, joins The Last Post Radio Show to speak with Vanessa Broughill and Dr Miranda Van Hoof about the medical, physical and personal benefits of engaging in sport. About bringing out a healthier, happier version of yourself and how veteran well-being means family well-being. From the personal story of Vanessa, a two-time competitor in the Invi...

As Vietnam washed through the nations consciousness, John became aware that that wars veterans were having a tough time when they came home. That set him on a road of storytelling and seeking justice for those that had fought in Australia's name. Here we speak about finding passion in assisting those with PTSD, about poems, reflections and letters from home, about John being affected by his own so...

With a *million plastic bottles being purchased every minute and only 9% of produced plastics going into recycling, with virgin plastics being released into use and outdoing recycled plastics at a rate of 15-1, the time for study of the plastics industry has never been more needed. Jonathan Baker, Senior Lecturer from University of Adelaide speaks with the Radio Show about how the plastics industr...

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Leah Lawler, ex-service and veterans advocate about the push to make May 19 the national Veteran Homeless Awareness Day (VHAD). Leah speaks about listening to lived experiences, numbers that cant be ignored, giving voice to those too often ignored and helping to change conditions that allow this to happen. To sign on to the push for May 19, go to change.org.......