Michael talks to Michael McCormack MP, Deputy PM, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development who told a meeting of the National Party's federal council that "It's been far too long since we've built a major dam in this country."

 

"So whether it's the west or whether it's the east, we're going to build dams. Our generation will be seen as the one which kicked in and which delivered!

 

"I intend to be known as the Nationals Leader who builds dams."

 

Dams have long been a part of the National Party policy and its members believe they're what their constituents want, expect and demand.

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A ban on repeat prescriptions for antibiotics could be just weeks away, according to Australia's chief medical officer, Professor Brendan Murphy. Michael McLaren spoke with the CMO and discussed each year in Australia, more than 30 million prescriptions for antibiotics are given out.

The Prime Minister’s plan to enlist TV host Scott Cam to encourage more people to take up trades, has seen some negative reaction. Will the PM's plan work? Michael McLaren spoke with Brian Seidler Executive Director of Master Builders NSW

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African swine fever is spreading and has Australia nervous, amid fears the arrival of the disease will be inevitable.

But even without it entering Australia, it's already having an effect on prices — both for farmers and customers. Michael McLaren spoke with Margo Andre CEO of Australian Pork about this worrying issue.

Some local councils across Australia are offering free plants to help the environment. Michael McLaren put his shovel aside and spoke with 2GB's Graham Ross about the advantages of this programme.

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The past five years have seen a 75 per cent increase in the number of older women sleeping in their cars, the Aged Care Royal Commission has heard. Why? Luke Grant spoke with Fiona York  executive officer for Housing for the Aged Action Group.

Governments created this Murray-Darling crisis according  to ALAN MORAN director of the Australian Environment Foundation. Luke Grant spoke with Alan, how the Murray-Darling water policy has been a disaster for the region and the nation.