Macca is joined by Saturday Magazine Producer Fiona Brook live in the studio for a Weekly Wrap Up!

One of our favourite authors, Michael Veitch discusses his new book, AUSTRALIA‘S SECRET ARMY – The story of the Coast Watchers, the unsung heroes of Australia’s armed forces during World War II.

Published by Hachette Australia, 31 August 2022, RRP $32.99

From acclaimed author Michael Veitch comes this compelling and vivid account of a little-known chapter of Australian wartime history. Australia’s Secret Army documents a group of civilians who worked with the Australian Defence Force during WWII as ‘Coast Watchers’, observing Japanese movements along the coastlines and in the jungles of the South Pacific.

Michael Veitch is well known as an author, actor and former radio and television presenter. His passion for history and aviation has led to a number of bestselling books on the topic, including 44 Days, Heroes of the Skies, Fly, Flak, Barney Greatrex, Turning Point and The Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Australia‘s Secret Army is Michael‘s eleventh book. He lives in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne.

Michael is a RAAF Reserve Officer, and proud to have been recently appointed as Squadron Leader

Macca and Fiona are joined on-air with Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, to discuss the new suite of educational resources, supported by the Victorian Government, to assist small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in their understanding of equal pay. 

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission recently launched its new suite of educational resources, supported by the Victorian Government, to assist small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in their understanding of equal pay.

Being paid fairly and equally for work of equal or comparable value – equal pay – is a basic human right. Yet, every year, Victorian, national and international data confirm that some workers are not paid equally for their work.

Macca, Fiona and Paul discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and what it means for the UK and Australia moving forward.

Image: from AAP and newsweek.com

 

Anne Andrews, Executive Manager Growth and Investment at Broken Hill City Council tells us about the incredible Broken Heel Festival on this weekend. JOY broadcasted the event live from the parade  from 1.30pm!

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Macca, Fiona and Misha chat wit the recently announced independent candidate for Kew in the coming Victorian election, Sophie Torney.

Regular Sat Mag guest, Misha Ketchell, editor of The Conversation, joins Macca and Fiona to discuss the hot topics of the day, The Queen’s passing, the Future leaders foundation Funding, Crikey v Murdoch, Media Diversity Inquiry push from Zoe Daniel.

Macca and Fiona do their usual weekly wrap up of the week’s latest news and current affairs and highlight the special guests for this week show.

Fiona and Paul  interview Tayler Allwood about her controversial VCE Year 12 LQBTIFQ+ film. 

David Harris from MQFF discuss the involvement of the short film in MQFF.

For more information about Tayler’s film, Insta: @jupiters35mm

@mqff

Catholic school refusal to show same sex movie made by student.

Will be presented at MQFF 2022

Fiona and Paul interview Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO at Melbourne Fringe

2022 Festival: 6 – 23 Oct

@melbournefringe