How close have you ever come to being struck by lightning? 2UE listener Mark sent in his video of the recent storms across Sydney. The lightning strike came as he filmed in the front yard.

Will you be spending a little less this Christmas? The R word is being used by economists about the current state of play with the economy. Justin Smith looks at the year ahead and whether we are in for troubled times.

2UE and the entire Fairfax Radio Network will be broadcasting the funeral service for Phillip Hughes on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. Justin Smith will host the programme with Tim Lane from the SCG.

Whatever happened to manners? A shocked Richard Cantor tells Justin Smith how he and his wife witnessed two drunk girls urinating in the Forestville RSL memorial garden after getting off a local party bus.

Justin Smith reveals over 200 revellers were charged with drug-related incidents and one man is lucky to be alive, after a high-visibility police operation at during a music festival at Sydney Olympic Park over the weekend.

Numb! That's how former test player Greg Matthews says he feels, and we have lost a brother. Justin Smith on the tragic Phil Hughes accident, the others playing in the same game and heavy burden they must carry.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes has died in a Sydney hospital two days after being hit by a bouncer. Cricket Australia confirmed the former Test batsman had died in St Vincents Hospital. Leave your tribute for the family here.

Children as young as 12 are becoming addicted to crystal methamphetamines. What has happened to society when so many are families are destroyed by drugs? Justin Smith on the scourge of society, the infiltration of illegal drugs.

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over us since the early 50’s becoming Britain's longest serving monarch. Is it time she conceded power to Charles? Monarchist Philip Benwell tells Justin Smith, the queen will not abdicate the throne.

Premier Mike Baird says there's no reason why NSW can't lead the world in developing a system for supplying medicinal cannabis. Justin Smith on the great political courage being shown by Mr Baird.