Tim Webster for Breakfast

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Independent Senator David Pocock has accused the government of cowardice. Australians are the world's biggest gambling losers per capita and are estimated to lose up to $31.5bn to gambling. Senator Pocock discusses his concerns further with TimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a local Facebook page - there was a discussion about the new northern beaches hospital. In the transition from private to public, previously owned by Healthscope, there's been suggestions by an anonymous mental health physician suggesting that there are no more mental health beds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg breaks down how the budget reform changes and puts a focus on how property investors will make future housing more affordable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Director from the Housing Industry Association is Jocelyn Martin. We've re-invited her on to the program to get her thoughts on the budget and the housing situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Canavan joins Tim this morning not only to discuss the budget decisions but to also get his thoughts on the results in Farrer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Torch is proud to present the Confined 17 exhibition that provides inmates the opportunity to earn an income whilst incarcerated.The Creative Director, Kent Morris joins us this morning to tell us about the inspiring program as the exhibition marks 10 years since the introduction of Aboriginal Arts Policy in Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 708 drivers have been detected allegedly driving with drugs in their system. During the operation police conducted 8,460 drug tests with 708 people returning positive samples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal Party member Charlotte Mortlock has kickstarted a political movement called 'Something Better'. In February, the former journalist left the liberal party as she was unhappy about the direction the party was heading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the budget gets announced tomorrow night, Andrew Wallace shares his thoughts on the housing issue and wonders if the coalition really understands that migration is frustrating people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The expansion of the iconic Snowy Hydroelectric Scheme is one of the most complex and challenging feats of engineering underway in the world. However what was supposed to be $2bn dollar project, it has continued to skyrocket in costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cater was following One Nation's campaign over the weekend as they've claimed the seat of Farrer in a historic by-election win. Meanwhile Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says it would be unsustainable for the government to indefinitely continue "supercharged" spending on the net-zero transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For Mother's day this Sunday - we invited Tyson Seltzer an expert in the best wines and champagnes to drink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minns government has said they will not accept the Oppositions attempts to water down national-leading reforms to remove "good character" as a mitigating factor at sentencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are enhancing recovery and healing supports for Victim-Survivors. The Minister for Women Jodie Harrison joins Tim this morning to unpack this next step to supporting victims of sexual violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Poor behavior should be called out as the seat of Farrer campaign was marred by an altercation between a Liberal frontbencher and a One Nation volunteer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we talk about multi-culturalism nobody has embraced this concept and our country like Dai Le. Dai joins Tim today to share her life as a refugee arriving from Vietnam in 1979 to becoming a journalist at the ABC as well as the achievement of becoming the first refugee and Vietnamese Australian to be elected to the House of RepresentativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is opening on Monday May 19 at The Entertainment Quarter near Centennial Park. Cast members Des Flanagan and Ruby Clark share their journey in bringing this show to life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The worsening economic crisis is forcing separated partners to remain under the one roof as living individually is so expensive. Fantastic Law Barrister, Arbitrator and Mediator is Dr Darren Mort who has dealt with many situations like this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials in hazmat suits have landed on the MV Hondius cruise ship to safely evacuate passengers. Matthew O'Sullivan is a Clinical Professor where he is head of infectious diseases to give us an explanation to how the virus manifestedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib joins the program this morning after two men sadly passed away trying to aid a stricken yacht on the state's North Coast on Monday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The since the 1950's the house sizes have drastically increased across Australia, however it is important to note that the blocks of land have become smaller. To comment on the progressive change is Lee Hillam, an architect from Dunn Hillam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a distinguished military record, the National party's candidate for the byelection in Farrer is Brad Robertson. He'll be fighting for high quality and reliable health services as well as better regional infrastructure to support jobs, growth and strong local communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to Peter recently and we're keen to get him back on ahead of next weeks budget report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National debt is approaching $1 Trillion. Research Senior Fellow from the Centre for Independent Studies, Parnell Palme McGuiness says her study of young Australians found two-thirds fear their taxes will rise in the future to repay the national debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has indicated that 74% of Australians support the shift to renewable energy. Meanwhile a majority of regional residents support the transition even if their neighbours don't. The study was conducted by 89 Degrees East and from there is Dr Rebecca Huntley, Director of Data, Research and Insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While fuel efficient and electric vehicles are all the hype, Toby Hagon from Motortorque says he'll never swap his 27 year old Nissan Patrol for anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Leadership is tough and after five years of depression, author Graeme Cowan shares his story as to why we need to stop rewarding burnout. As a founding director of R U OK? Cowan writes about important pillars of a caring leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From October 1942 to October 1943 the Japanese Army forced about 60,000 allied prisoners of war to build Thailand and Burma' rail network. Peter Mitchell is a lawyer by training and a historian at heart and writes this incredible non-fiction piece about the Aussies in these campsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the heart of the city, the busy area of Darlinghurst underwent a makeover 2 years ago with the Sydney City Council wanting it people riding bike not cars. This is impacting the revenue of small businesses such as Sue Ritchie's Beacham Hotel where she joins us from the Paddington Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Richard Denniss is an economist and executive director at The Australian Institute who we've invited on to get his view on the future of AUKUS. As modern wars are fought differently, British politicians also weigh in as there is doubts on their ability to even develop and deliver the nuclear submarines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal MP Garth Hamilton is the Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability. And as the Coalition wants fuel back ups for up to 60 days reserve, we are starting to become more pro-active and not reactive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Similar to 2021, A mice plague has re-surged in regional Australia and farmers are in an ongoing battle to reduce their numbers. President of the NSW Farmers Association is Xavier Martin sharing how much damage they're doing and how we can resolve it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many living on Centrelink - the money is not enough and many of these people are older workers. The average job seeker receives around $400 perk week and rental assistance can top the amount up. Meanwhile a report from an independent government committee released by the Albanese Government last week has called for payments to be boostedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Due to hold a major meeting for his constituents in Fisher on defence, Andrew Wallace joins the program this morning as well as sharing his thoughts of the attack at the Washington correspondents dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday night at the Prince of Wales Hospital, a 51 year old man went on a rampage assaulting several people including three nurses.. The violence that nurses and medical staff go through must stop. Michael Whaites from the Nurses and Midwives Association joined Tim this morning to comment on the assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Michelle Byrnes is the Mayor of Hills Shire and is very concerned about the lack of parking at the multi-level car parks across the metro line. The spaces at Kellyville, Tallawong and Hills Showground are constantly full by 7:20am making it very difficult for people trying to get to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.