From Pillar to Post

What makes an activist?

Conflict on the other side of the world is quickly brushed off in Australia. But that’s not the way many Australians feel, especially with the current conflicts in the Middle East, pushing a number to take an active role in delivering aid to Gaza. So what does it take to step out?   Featuring: Neve & Kate O'Connor, Gemma, Suzie & Patrick O'Toole Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer - Martin Davies See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How much do black market cigarettes cost?

If you’re a smoker it’s probably somewhere in the ballpark of $15. But even non-smokers are paying for the missed tax on legal cigarettes. With the ever-increasing tobacco excise pushing up the cost of cigarettes past $50 a pack, is it any wonder that the illicit tobacco trade is rapidly growing as tax income from tobacco is falling. Featuring: Jacob Shteyman (AAP Federal Politics & Economics Reporter) Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer - Martin Davies See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A future with no one to build it: how do we overcome generational workforce shortages?

How can we train enough electricians to meet the exponential increase in demand as the country moves towards electrification of our industries, businesses, and homes. Featured: Michael Wright (Electrical Trades Union, National Secretary) Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -  Martin Davies See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Shark attacks prompt calls for political fixes to tame the ocean

Featured: Cat Holloway (Spark Shoalhaven Editor) Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -  Martin Davies See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Who has been washed out in the budget wash-up?

Another year, another budget. Just what has changed to address inequality? Featured: Cassandra Goldie (ACOSS CEO), Matthew Maury (ACFID CEO), Georgie Dent (The Parenthood CEO), David Pocock (ACT Independent Senator) Presenter - Noah Secomb Producer -  Martin Davies See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.