Evenings with Matthew Pantelis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talked up nuclear submarines and the future of jobs in Adelaide on his recent visit to South Australia. Matthew Pantelis spoke about what it means for Adelaide with retired Rear Admiral and former SA Governor Kevin Scarce.

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While a trial of e-scooters on Adelaide streets has been underway for some years, private e-scooters have been available for sale. But many owners of the machines are unaware they are intend for use on private property only and can't legally be ridden on public roads and footpaths. Matthew discuss e-scooters with Harold Scruby from the Pedestrian Council.

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As the temp soars to 40 this week, the RAA has released some sobering statistics of the amount of call-outs to help people with children or pets locked in their car. Matthew spoke with the RAA's Road Safety Mgr Charles Mountain.

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Research involving thousands of families around the country has been released examining children's play time. Matthew spoke with paediatrician and poll director from Royal Children's Hospital Dr Anthea Rhodes about the report, Australian Families; How We Play.

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You'll remember the 'Ash the ambo worker' ad run during the '22 state election, which criticised ramping. With ramping worse than ever, the Liberal Party, now in opposition, have launched their version of the ad. Matthew spoke with shadow health minister Ashton Hurn and Health Minister Chris Picton. 

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There's a call to help Adelaide reach a target of a 20% increase in the tree canopy by extending the definition of significant trees to those that are important to wildlife such as birds. Matthew spoke with Green Adelaide Chair Prof Andrew Daniels.

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Navy Week kicks off in Adelaide on Feb 23, Matthew speaks with HMAS Encounter Commander, Emma McDonald- Kerr about the week and her career. 

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A SAHMRI study of 70,000 SA Covid cases last year found people with no vaccine doses were 8-times more likely to be hospitalised and 5-times more likely to die than those who had three or four doses of vaccine. SAHMRI’s Professor Caroline Miller spoke on FIVEaa with Matthew Pantelis.

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In the wake of Pt Lincoln's close call with a bushfire on Thursday, Matthew Pantelis spoke with the Mayor and residents.

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In the wake of hackers releasing details of Optus and Medibank members, the federal government has signaled an overhaul of privacy laws, tabling a review into their effectiveness in Parliament. Matthew Pantelis spoke with technologist Steve Sammartino about the laws and what should happen

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