Thousands of paramedics may not respond to triple zero call outs during one of the busiest times of the year. They're holding out on renewing registrations (which expire on NYE) until they get better pay.

Plus, Brittany Higgins has wrapped up days of evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. 

And a new gangland turf war has ignited in Melbourne over the sale of illegal tobacco. 

Guests: 

• Patrick, former NSW paramedic
• Anya Johnson, Associate Professor, University of Sydney 
• Patrick Bell, ABC reporter