The Last Post Radio Show

In this honest and intimate, amazing conversation Major General Stephen Day DSC AM, RSL Qld State President, speaks with the Radio Show about being overseas on service, during Xmas. Stephen speaks about the benefits of compassion in leadership, of forgiveness and mercy, about veterans finding human dignity in work, taking a closer look at the veteran narrative, of soldiers having "the right stuff"...

Old Treasury Building Director and Historian Margaret Anderson speaks with the Radio Show about two current free exhibitions, currently showing at 20 Spring Street, Making Modern Melbourne and Swinging Sixties. From the beginning of a new century, where anything seemed possible to Gallipoli, the Depression, world wars, a long boom, Australia's first "TV War" from Vietnam, the old-age pension, a ne...

When in Adelaide, a drive up Shepherds Hill Road or Belair Road will land you in the leafy surrounds of the Coromandel Cricket Club, in the city's foothills. On a beautiful summers day we get to speak to 'Coro' Club President Cameron van den Bos on the healthy outlets and friendships that are on offer at South Australia's second-oldest cricket club.

American photographer Lynn Goldsmith speaks with the Radio Show about how her craft is part of her being alive, about the word "genius" and Hunter S Thompson, Miles Davis and Bob Dylan. Lynn speaks about her friendships with Patti Smith, Gilda Radner and Judy Belushi, about meeting Sting and realising he was no longer happy in the group. Lynn speaks about Prince, about how Eddie Murphy was "fantas...

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It was the final campaign of WW2, the battle for Borneo. It was meant to be simply a clean-up operation and the Japanese, on their last legs. But the Japanese fought as tenaciously and savagely as ever, making life for the experienced and raw Australian troops, bloody. Michael speaks about a war of attrition and using the local militia to headhunt the Japanese.

ILF Ambassador Shelley Ware speaks about the change that reading and writing can bring to a young persons life, about conversations with First Nations people, supporting women in sport, having empathy for minority groups, feeling the Tiwi seasons and about her book, We Are Matilda's

In this compelling chat, newly elected RSL Australia National President Peter Tinley AM, speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about advocacy, his new role, the strength in working together, the importance of finding meaning and purpose, the challenges faced by veterans, his F1 trucks...and following the Fremantle Dockers.

It started out as a normal afternoon at work for the Queensland mother of five. But by the end, Winsome would hear a conversation giving truth to the long held belief that the US government had a role in the downfall of the Gough Whitlam-led Labor government. Here, Greg speaks with author Peter Rees, about his information and the story he wrote about the phone call between US Ambassador Marshall G...

After a battle with cancer, artist George Petrou turned from abstract to portraiture and now, his book and exhibition, The Art of Sacrifice, connects the link between civilian and service life. Telling stories of people we should know and knowing the stories of women veterans, connecting sacrifice and humanity.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Prof Ben Wadham from Open Door and LJ Kennealy from Women Veterans Australia about their symposium on the ADF's response to allegations of sexual assault, the military's masculine environment, about use of the word "culture" and how this is not just "a women's issue".

SANE Australia's Service Lead, Jacqui Davies speaks about using lived experience for better results for veterans in need, the social impacts of mental health and achieving community connection across all of Australia. Jacqui also speaks about the work with Shoulder To Shoulder, having patience and compassion for yourself, of the rewards of opening up to others and of taking care of your own though...

DVA's Chief Psychiatrist, Dr Jon Lane speaks with the Radio Show about the SANE- backed Open Arms programs and Shoulder to Shoulder forums, to help veterans and to help people understand the nature of service. Jon speaks about his passion for helping people...and what happens when you go home.

Supporting Australia's veterans

In this wonderful chat, The Seekers founding member, Keith Potger talks about Celebrating The Seekers - 60 Years On, his and his bandmates' ongoing love for their "Little Sister", the late Judith Durham, about sneaking into ABC Studios to record the groups first demo tapes, about how speaking with people after his shows still gives him great joy, about his collection of songs, 'Serenade', of promo...

Music and social commentator and journalist, Bernard Zuel speaks about how listening to Nebraska turned him from being a non-Springsteen fan to a follower. Bernard also speaks about the PM's Joy Division t-shirt beat up, the connection between Adam Brand and Barnaby Joyce, Peter Milton-Walsh, how you'll never find anything personal in Keith Urban's lyrics, Harry Vanda, The Easybeats and how Dylan...

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Costas Constructions Director George Costas about providing low-cost housing for veterans. We speak with George about his parents migrating from Cyprus in the late 1950's, his childhood of swimming in the Snowy, of moving to Melbourne and pedalling up Centre Rd, on his way to work, of his mothering Aunty, his wife's charity work and of his giving back to the co...

In the production of her book, 'Of Service' author, artist, producer Jenani Therone travelled 36,000 kilometres around Australia to speak with 101 veterans. In this conversation, Jenani recounts the empathy and understanding that comes from storytelling.

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation Consultant, Afghanistan veteran Jules Hohnen speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about how falling gravely ill led him to thinking about life, post-service and how CSC assists veterans in many ways. His personal story is as amazing as it is honest. Jules feels he is now paying back to veterans, through his work with CSC.

The authenticity of this conversation makes it a must-listen for all. Mental health and creating. Finding your patience and clearing your head in the fight against a loss of identity. Hugh Semple says he was liked a caged lion...until he picked up his first paintbrush. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with 2025 Artist in Residence at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. And, as usual, this episode incl...

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with author Roland Perry about his latest book, Oliphant. Roland details Oliphant's early days, from playing cricket in the streets of Mitcham, to meeting Sir Ernest Rutherford at Adelaide University, to Oliphant's belief that he had a role to play in stopping Hitler, to developing the bomb...and the wonders of cold fusion.

Author Catherine Greer speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about finding self-belief...and how the best chance is always you.

Peter Rees speaks with the Radio Show about his latest book, Guts and Glory, looking at the link between sport and our military history. Meet Big Jack Massie, Ralph Robertson, Albert Jacka, Weary Dunlop, Len Waters, Tom Richards and more and read about their exploits beating the French and English and playing football, cricket, boxing... and wrestling on horse back.

In this final episode of the Tour de V Centre series, we speak with veteran, participant and event organiser, Adam Kent. At the completion of the nearly 500 kilometre ride, Adam talks about helping veterans fit back into the community, the public response, how the Norlane RSL President handed Adam an envelope....and looking forward to a cold beer.

Fred Smith, the singing diplomat, described as a cross between Noel Coward and Loudon Wainwright, talks about his current tour, his family, his time in Afghanistan, on being a father, on combining drama and humour and reflecting the world we live in. And, of coming home.