Don't Shoot The Messenger

ON THIS EPISODE

- A word on the Lionesses

- Where sport and politics collide

- The 2026 Academy Awards are coming

- Vale Dennis Cometti

- Myles Thomson – what to drink while watching the footy? Thanks to the Prince Wine Store

A WORD ON THE LIONESSES

- What is the state of play

- Discuss the role sport can play with these issues

- The ability to have a positive influence and make a difference

- Sport meets politics

Academy Awards 2026 - Caro to report

- The year’s themes and issues – is there a trend

- Who was overlooked, who should have been nominated

- Caro’s tips

- The Timothy Chalamet social media moment last weekend – does it deserve to cost him some votes

- What to look out for at next week’s Oscars ceremony (on the red carpet and who might be Best Dressed, possible controversial moments, protest speeches etc)

Vale Dennis Cometti

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: what to drink when you’re watching the footy at home

Breheny Draught

Atlas Wines The Spaniard 2022

www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

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BOOK:

Caro: The Elements by John Boyne

SCREEN:

Corrie: Under Salt Marsh, new on BINGE

FOOD:

Caro: Caro’s steak recipe

1 x 500g steak, 2-2.5cm thick (ask your butcher what they recommend)

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 big handfuls of rocket leaves

Juice of 1 lemon

Marinade

5 cornichons, finely sliced

1 tablespoon capers in vinegar, drained

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper Tabasco, to taste

Combine all your marinade ingredients in a shallow, wide bowl, large enough for the cooked steak to rest in. Give it a good mix and then taste. The marinade should be punchy, with a good hum of acidity. Adjust the heat to your liking, but keep in mind that it will mellow as the steak rests.

Drizzle the steak with olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Heat your barbecue or griddle pan until it's smoking hot - this is crucial. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 2-2½ minutes, depending on the thickness. Flip the steak and cook it for another 2 minutes. I like my steak medium rare, so this timing generally works for me, but if you're nervous, a steak thermometer will be your best friend: rare is 45-50C, medium rare 50-55C, medium 55-60C, medium to well done 60-65C and well done 65-70C.

Once cooked, place the steak in the bowl with the marinade and spoon the marinade over it. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes. Lay the rocket out on a plate and gently toss with a touch of lemon juice to bring it alive.

Once rested, slice the steak on an angle and drape it over the rocket. Spoon the remaining marinade over the top.

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Corrie to Caro: What literary funeral fact shocked you this week

Caro to Corrie: What clothing item summed it all up over the weekend

Corrie to Caro: What makes you happy in March

Caro to Corrie: Which true story-inspired TV series will you NOT be watching

Corrie to Caro: What’s your interstate must-see over the next month

Caro to Corrie: What new literary genre has captured your attention

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BOOK:

Corrie: The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein

SCREEN:

Caro: Is This Thing On?

FOOD:

Corrie: Passionfruit Slice – from our friend, Sarah Brockhoff

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Caro to Corrie: Which news icon surprised you this week

Corrie to Caro: Barassi Way or Brunton Avenue

Caro to Corrie: Which award was well-deserved at this weekend’s Actors Awards in Los Angeles

Corrie to Caro: What’s the best comeback line you’ve heard this year

Caro to Corrie: What is another reason to love March

Corrie to Caro: Trash or Treasure: what was your great weekend find

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: new vintage wines

⁠Onannon Main Ridge Tudibaring Pinot Noir 2022⁠

⁠Wynns Coonawarra Black Label Cabernet 2021⁠

⁠Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2025⁠

www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

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ON THIS EPISODE

- International news, tensions and global politics from the summer – and the events in recent days

- AFL Opening Round – and the season launch in Sydney

- New vintage wines with Myles Thomson from Prince Wine Store

- Did Brunton Avenue need to be changed to Barassi Way?

- The one question you should NEVER ask when receiving an invite...

- Another reason Corrie loves March

A big weekend of international news.

- How the conflict between Iran and US-Israel impacts Australians in the Middle East

- Would you travel right now?

- The impact on Sorrento Writers Festival program launch – how the sessions on global politics, Iran, war themes have taken off

- Other Festival highlights

AFL Launch Week

- Party time in Sydney. Why Sydney?

- Clubs to watch ( in crisis or likely to do well)

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: new vintage wines

Onannon Main Ridge Tudibaring Pinot Noir 2022

Wynns Coonawarra Black Label Cabernet 2021

Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2025

www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

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BOOK:

Corrie: The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein

SCREEN:

Caro: Is This Thing On?

FOOD:

Corrie: Passionfruit Slice

Ingredients

1 cup self raising flour

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 cup coconut

100 g butter melted

3 tbs passionfruit pulp

1 X 395g tin condensed milk

3 tbs lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees (160 fan forced).

Grease and line a rectangular slice pan with baking paper (16X26cm).

Sift the flour into a large bowl.

4. Add the coconut, caster sugar and melted butter.

5. Mix together until it forms a dough (you might find it easier to use your hands!).

6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

7. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

8. Set aside to cool slightly.

9. Reduce the oven temperature slightly (to 160 degrees).

10. Whisk the condensed milk, lemon juice and passionfruit pulp together in a bowl.

11. Pour the mixture over the top of the cooled slice base.

12. Place back into oven for 15 minutes (or until the passionfruit layer has set when lightly touched).

13. Leave in the pan to cool completely.

14. Cut into slices.

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS

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Caro to Corrie: Which news icon surprised you this week

Corrie to Caro: Barassi Way or Brunton Avenue

Caro to Corrie: Which award was well-deserved at this weekend’s Actors Awards in Los Angeles

Corrie to Caro: What’s the best comeback line you’ve heard this year

Caro to Corrie: What is another reason to love March

Corrie to Caro: Trash or Treasure: what was your great weekend find

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Corrie to Caro: Is there such a thing as a bad migrant

Caro to Corrie: Which statement from the Prime Minister’s office pleased you this week

Corrie to Caro: Are you across the Great Brush Amnesty (re: Hourglass brushes)

Caro to Corrie: Which other royal family completely absorbed you this month

Corrie to Caro: What new football team are you going to follow this year

Caro to Corrie: What’s your latest “Diarygate” drama

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BOOK:Corrie: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage“What a book for the time… ” – Corrie

SCREEN:Caro: Song Sung Blue“It is funny. It is sad. It will take you to places you will never imagine. It’s a great film. Kate Hudson is brilliant in it.”

FOOD:Caro: Tomato Salad

“A very simple recipe, by Adam Liaw. Make double, because it will last a few days and it’s absolutely delicious”

1 eschalot (French shallot), minced2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated1 anchovy, finely minced, or ½ tsp fish sauce (optional)¼ tsp dried oregano½ tsp sugar2 tbsp red wine vinegar3 tbsp olive oil4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into irregular chunks1 tbsp finely shredded parsleysalt and pepper, to seasonCombine the eschalot, garlic, anchovy or fish sauce (if using), oregano, sugar, red wine vinegar and olive oil together and set aside for 15 minutes.

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Rosé

⁠Solis Cotes de Provence Rose 2022⁠⁠

Sutton Grange Fairbank Rose 2022⁠www.princewinestore.com.au 

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