Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend himself over his history of Qantas upgrades.

And Queensland's new premier David Crisafulli has promised to crack down on youth crime by introducing his "adult crime, adult time" laws before Christmas. 

But, in Western Australia, locals in one small town reckon they've worked out a different fix for youth crime, and it involves apprenticeships in mechanics, landscaping and horse-training. 

Also, we find out how Lost Paradise pulled itself out of the festival graveyard after its ticket seller, Lyte, went bust.

Guests:

• Will Partlett, associate professor, Melbourne Law School 
• Simon Beckingham, founder of Finely Tuned and promoter for Lost Paradise