Bathurst-based professor of economics John Hicks speaks with Flow FM listeners about the likely trajectory on interest rates rising as the Reserve Bank of Australia looks to contain cost-of-living pressures or inflation, and does not expect dramatic outcomes from the incoming Albanese government's review of the role of the RBA, the first in decades.

The Swan Hill Mayor joins what will be at least a three-pronged race for the north western Victorian regional seat of Mildura at the November state election versus incumbent independent MP Ali Cupper and the Liberals' Paul Matheson

The convincingly re-elected Liberal MP for Barker in south-eastern regional South Australia also tells FlowFM listeners in response to questions about whether he aspires to a shadow cabinet position, that Mr Pasin has indicated to the leadership team he has done a strong apprenticeship and the results at the election augur well for him and the work he has done but ultimately its a decision for other people and whether he is asked to serve in another way or additional role or not ... if others think there is a broader role for him to play coincidentally with (his role as MP for Barker) it's up to them.

The McCormack connection with the MCUE Goannas and Mangoplah is strong, as the National Party MP for Riverina discusses with FlowFM listeners from The Rock to Yerong Creek, Mangoplah and beyond as he returns from Canberra after the change of government and selection of new Nationals leaders David Littleproud and senator Perin Davey

Apollo Bay residents on Victoria's south-west coast have raised concern about the future of their community space - including a hard-fought-for skate park for local youth - as the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Association makes plans for the future of the area managed by the Victorian government

Fraser Ellis is hopeful of a positive reception within the South Australian parliament of his attempt to legislate recommendations of a select committee inquiry into conflicts between farming and mining land use, as metropolitan urban sprawl reaches into farming land nearer to Adelaide. The former Liberal turned independent MP says he's had a good working relationship with re-elected federal Liberal member Rowan Ramsey as his main reflection on the 21 May federal election, and says farmers are hopeful in Narungga after opening rains on the 28-29 May weekend.

Local MP Richard Riordan raised questions about the fate of Apollo Bay's Skate Park in parliament recently and current draft plans for the foreshore redevelopment seem to be wiping out the beloved community skate park

Wet conditions across Australia's grazing country sees some producers hold back from the markets this week as the herd rebuild continues after years of drought - Angus Gidley-Baird from rural banking specialist Rabobank breaks down how the market is performing for Australia's sheep and cattle producers

Tess talks with Flow listeners about the northern hemisphere crop expectations in America and Europe, and the continuing impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on food exports from the region - and remarkable grain prices for South Australian producers

A tougher week for sellers on price this week but 'the devil is in the detail' while opportunists benefit after waiting for their chance, and the pass-in rate increases.