Mel & Matty

With confronting news dominating the past few days, Mel & Matty spoke with parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson about how parents can navigate tough conversations with their kids. Dr Justin shared practical advice on answering children’s questions honestly without overwhelming them, and why listening matters just as much as explaining. He also explained how to tell when kids are asking out of curiosity versus fear, and how reassurance plays a crucial role in those moments.

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Rabbi Yossi Friedman joined Mel & Matty after attending the vigil at Bondi Beach, sharing how his community is processing an unimaginable loss. He spoke about the deep personal grief following the deaths of friends, while also reflecting on the powerful unity shown by people from all backgrounds coming together to mourn. Rabbi Yossi explained the meaning of the Hanukkah menorah and why light, hope, and togetherness matter even more in moments of darkness.

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In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, Mel & Matty spoke with criminal defence lawyer and law expert Jahan Kalantar about the renewed focus on Australia’s gun laws. Jahan unpacked why Australia’s firearm system has long been considered world-leading, and why it is now back under scrutiny. He explained the tension between public safety and legitimate firearm ownership, and why reform is never straightforward. A calm, measured conversation helping listeners understand the bigger picture at a time when many Australians are asking difficult questions.

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Weekend Sunrise co-host David Woywood joined Mel & Matty live from Bondi Beach as the community continues to process an unthinkable tragedy. He painted a powerful picture of a place usually full of life now sitting in silence, with locals quietly gathering, reflecting, and supporting one another. David shared what he’s been hearing from residents on the ground, the mood within the community, and why Bondi still feels far from back to normal. A calm, thoughtful update from the heart of a shaken suburb.

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We had our phone lines open on 13 24 10 for people to share their feelings on the tragic Bondi Beach shooting yesterday. Rosie spoke about what her parents who experienced anti-Semitism in concentration camps would've thought on the incident. 

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Bondi local Nick joined Mel & Matty to share what he witnessed firsthand as the events unfolded at Bondi Beach last night. He described hearing what sounded like fireworks before receiving a frantic call telling him to run, moments before realising there was an active shooting. Nick arrived at the scene within minutes and spoke about the chaos, fear, and confusion as crowds fled the beach on what had been a warm, busy summer evening. He also reflected on the shock of seeing first responders and police visibly emotional, and how a place synonymous with safety and joy felt unrecognisable. A raw and confronting account from a local still trying to process what happened in his own community.

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Australia woke up in shock after the horrific attack at Bondi Beach, and Channel 7 Chief Reporter Chris Reason joined Mel & Matty from the scene to explain what we know so far. Chris confirmed the death toll has risen to 16, with more than 40 people injured, and described a normally vibrant Bondi as silent and devastated this morning. He shared firsthand accounts from the chaos last night, the scale of the emergency response, and the emotional toll of witnessing violence against everyday Australians. Chris also explained why police have declared this a terror incident, what that means for the investigation, and the urgent questions authorities are now racing to answer.

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On todays show we surprised Susie with a few things, the fact that Mel kept calling Matty by a certain name and also someone that she has shown interest in over the last 2 weeks! We also found out that Mel Tracina is a bit of a cheat! (Check the tapes!) and we reminisce about the 2000 olympic games - arguably the best olympic games of the modern age!

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It’s the penultimate Matty and Mel Show with Susie O’Neill and things get a little wild! Susie’s beauty glow up leads to an awkward donut glaze mix-up, Matty admits to losing a role over his height, and the team debates whether men should be allowed to wear shoe lifts. Plus, Mel reveals her obsession with Cher, Susie shares an awkward text fail with Ian Thorpe, and they all get flustered over Taylor Swift’s cheeky new song “Wood” and motorsport legend Mark Skaife drops by ahead of Bathurst!

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You won't believe how many hours she clocks up a day! Meanwhile Matty's been offered an unlikely sponsorship and forget "Duolingo" because Mel teaches us the Italian term for "fart".

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