Overnight With Michael Mclaren

Clinton is joined by Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, to highlight concerning trends:  Over the past five years, sexual assault reports surged by 42%, driven mainly by adult cases (62% increase) and historical child cases (92% increase).  Domestic violence-related assaults rose by 15%, driven by family violence and intimate partner assaults.  Non-domestic assaults increased against adult women and youth. Residential and school premises saw notable rises in incidents.  However, robbery, stealing from motor vehicles, and malicious damage to property decreased, while other offences remained stable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton is joined by Anne Cornish, from the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA), to delve deeper into the methods utilized by international fraudsters to acquire our personal information and to discuss the imperative for companies to enhance their accountability in the aftermath of cyber breaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for June 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly chat with Enda Brady, U.K. correspondent & host of TRT World Roundtable, about what's making news in the United Kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many well-known and respected names such as Dick Smith AO, economist Leith van Onselen and Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe, have joined over twelve thousand Australians to sign a position statement calling for the stabilisation of Australia's population. Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) National President, Peter Strachan, tells Clinton Maynard the Position Statement went public in the last few months and is attracting huge interest. It is on-going and is now the prime tool people can use to show how they feel about excessive population growth. Mr Strachan says, “Australians see no benefit to their quality of life following Australia’s 8.2 million or 43% population growth since the year 2000.” “Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that Australia’s population is expanding by an eye-watering 13,148 per week, with only 2,413 arising from births minus deaths. At this pace of growth 4,200 additional dwellings are required each week, but the number completed is about 1000 less than needed.”

With tax return season fast approaching, new research reveals that, while the majority (93%) of Australian taxpayers still collect physical receipts to claim back expenses, lost or damaged receipts may be causing Australians to miss out on a potential $7 billion in unclaimed deductions. In fact, this could amount to $341 on average for each taxpayer. The research, by Intuit QuickBooks, finds over half of Australian taxpayers (59%) admit to having lost receipts, while 47% promised themselves they would store receipts better this year, but haven’t done so. Clinton is joined by Damien Greathead, Accounting and Advisor Group Lead at Intuit QuickBooks, to discuss how Aussies are mismanaging their receipts and share advice on how to make tax time less stressful by using tech to their advantage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for June 12th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Listen to the full show podcast for Tuesday 11th of JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest cannery, SPC, cuts canned fruit production due to increased imports, impacting local growers who may need to neglect or remove trees. Independent milk brands like Gippsland Jersey face shelf removal for cheaper alternatives. This prompts a crucial question: Do we prioritize cheap imports or support Australian agriculture by paying more for local produce. Clinton is joined by Warren Davies, Community Mental Health Recovery Expert, ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’, who warns that "it's vital to ensure food security by choosing Australian goods".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton is joined by Bianca Stone, the victor of the LNP's preselection ballot for the Gaven electorate on the Gold Coast, held last Saturday. On October 26, she will contest against the incumbent Housing Minister, Meaghan Scanlon. Bianca recently concluded her 18-year tenure as a reporter at Channel 7, marking a significant transition in her career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast for Tuesday 11th of JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for June 11th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast here:- Monday, 10th of JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is joined by The Daily Telegraph columnist Piers Akerman, about his latest opinion piece that contrasts the extraordinary strength of World War II figures with today's avoidance of holding political leaders accountable. Addressing the delayed acknowledgment of the Greens' involvement in anti-Semitic activities amid pro-Palestinian protests, Mr Akerman's piece criticises Prime Minister Albanese's initial inaction and Labor MPs' reluctance, attributing it to fear of repercussions from Muslim electorates. He also highlights the Greens' support for pro-Palestinian actions and university leaders' compliance with activist demands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike speaks with Dr. Tanveer Ahmed about a young entrepreneur, Rylan Kindness, who left Australia due to what he perceives as "tall poppy syndrome." At 22, Kindness founded Parking Deals Australia at 16, which generated significant revenue and users before he sold it and moved to Dubai's Palm Islands. He cites accumulated resentment and jealousy from others, rather than a specific incident, as reasons for leaving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is joined by Peter Clack, Walkley Award winning Journalist & author of 'Bloodstains on the Cocaine Trail', for his take on the infiltration of British editors into executive news positions in the U.S.A, which brings a reputed "killer instinct" to news gathering while reducing diversity in leadership. They highlight recent appointments like Will Lewis as CEO of the Washington Post and Robert Winnett as executive editor, alongside other British figures joining prominent U.S. media outlets like CNN and The Wall Street Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.