The creative genius behind the Sydney 2000 opening ceremony warned that "frugal" planning today will lead to expensive retrofitting and a "white elephant" venue tomorrow.

David Atkins joined Carla to explain why Brisbane must be brave enough to invest in a world-class legacy that mirrors the transformative success of Expo 88.

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As interest rates climb into the 6% range, many Aussies are desperate for certainty, but is locking in a fixed rate actually a trap?

Finance expert Scott Phillips broke down why "betting against the bank" is a risky move and revealed the one specific scenario where fixing your rate is actually the right call.

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A US jury has just awarded millions in a "watershed" case, finding social media platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive, shifting the legal focus from harmful content to the apps themselves.

Expert Dr. Rob Nicholls joined Carla to explain why this ruling could trigger massive class actions in Australia and whether our current social media bans actually have any teeth.

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NRL great Josh Morris joined Carla to dissect every matchup of Round 4, offering his "expert" insights after a week of unpredictable results. 

From a bold upset pick in the Battle of Brisbane to his take on the Roosters' struggles, Morris provided the ultimate blueprint for your footy tips this weekend.

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From the drawing boards of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to the icy moons of Jupiter, legendary aerospace engineer Tracy Drain has spent 20 years turning science fiction into reality.

Fresh off the launch of the Europa Clipper mission, she joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the high-stakes world of systems engineering and why she’s betting on a hidden ocean for the next big discovery.

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Jim Jefferies addressed the hilarious rumours that he’s the reason behind a massive radio shake-up and whether he’s actually ready to take over the mic.

After selling out arenas worldwide and releasing six Netflix specials, Jim Jefferies is bringing his "Son of a Carpenter" tour back to Queensland this winter.

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The Church of England has made history by appointing Dame Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in over 1,400 years.

This landmark shift comes at a time of deep crisis and divided loyalties within the global Anglican community.

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Despite acknowledging the current cost of living crisis, Livinia Nixon joined Carla Bignasca to urge Australians to consider child sponsorship to provide clean water to developing communities.

The interview covered the stark realities faced by young girls globally and the profound, community-wide benefits of donating just over a dollar a day.

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