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Taronga's miracle elephant birth

Vets at Sydney's Taronga Zoo have spoken publicly for the first time about the miracle baby elephant birth saying it has re-written the history books. Leonie Ryan speaks with Tim Webster with the latest on Sydney's miracle birth.

• NAME THE ELEPHANT: Send us what you think the name of Taronga Zoo's new elephant should be - Have Your Say Here
• Taronga Zoo Senior Veterinarian Larry Vogelnest says he knows of no other case like this in the world
• Elephant keeper Katrina Theodore says she was shocked when she visited mother Porntip
• Cameron Kerr Director of Taronga Zoo on 'Mr Shuffles' the baby elephant asking for your help to name the new addition to the Zoo

$100+ Million for insulation bungle

Foil insulation will be ripped out of homes and safety switches installed as part of the Governments clean up of its botched home insulation scheme. It's expected the cost could be in the vicinity of $100 million.

• Assistant Climate Change Minister Greg Combet tells John and Sandy inspections will be done on houses then owners will choose how to protect their homes
• Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says it's anyone's guess how much it will cost to clean up the Insulation Scheme bungle
• PM Rudd won't sack Environment Minister Peter Garrett despite admissions the scheme repair costs will be 'very expensive'

Bingle & Clarke: Feeding the frenzy

Who feeds the frenzy over Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke? Why is it dominating the news? Steve Liebmann ponders why so much focus is being placed on the couple and asks, do YOU really care? Tell us by clicking here!

• ENGAGEMENT OVER: Ben Fordham reveals Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke are to split - $1 million asked for tell-all story to ACA
• Tess Lawrence - Melbourne based Journalist on why Lara Bingle is not to blame!

Unemployment: Only 400 jobs created

The unemployment rate was 5.3% in February new data shows. Just 400 jobs were added to the workforce in February. Economists expected the jobless rate to edge up to 5.4% with 10,000 jobs being created in February.

• Workplace Minister Julia Gillard says it's further proof the federal government's stimulus package must be allowed to run its course
• Economist Savanth Sebastian from Commsec says while the figures may not look "flashy" on the surface, there's still alot to be happy about

Kickoff NRL season 2010

The NRL Footy Season gets underway in earnest. Peter Stirling discusses the season ahead along with the news ARL has now agreed in principal with News Limited to support the Independent Commission.

• David Gallop launches NRL 2010

New drug leads to teen psychosis

Parents have expressed concerns for the mental health of their children after a new designer drug appeared in Australia. Parents have been warned about Miaow, also known as Bubble.

Alcohol violence our growing concern

Alcohol fuelled violence is a growing problem across Sydney. Changes have been implemented, but what is working and what is not? Peter Remfrey from the Police Association on the debate of alcohol violence.

• Annette Ellis - Federal Member for Canberra & chair of the committee holding the inquiry into youth violence

The River: Book on Murray Darling

The Murray Darling river system weaves through the heartland of outback Australia. One of our most important waterways, and the topic of The River a Journey through the Murray Darling Basin by author Chris Hammer.

Rudd plans pressure on hospital staff

Nurses say the Rudd Government's plans for incentive-based funding could put too much pressure on hospital staff. Brett Holmes from Nurses Association says some hospitals will have trouble meeting benchmarks.

Scientists review UN Climate Change

The world's top scientists will review the work of the UN Climate Change panel, which admitted to minor mistakes. Chief Ban Ki Moon says the main conclusion humans are causing Climate Change is not in dispute.

Hit Men: Australia's contract killers

It's incredible to think money is offered to take someone's life. Even more incredible there are people who take the money to do the deed. Contract killers are the subject of John Kerr's book The Hit Men.

Two Murrays Blog: Driving Habits

Have Your Say with the Two Murrays Blog: Should parents be banned from teaching their children to drive? Have your say on driving habits handed down from parents and whether it's time to consider an alternative.

Sydney's sickening wheelchair attack

A Sydney woman says she's been sickened by the bashing of her wheelchair bound boyfriend who was assaulted by two teenagers at Mt Druitt. Superintendent Wayne Cox calling for public assistance over the attack.

• The Mother of the man in a wheelchair bashed by Sydney teenagers speaks out about the sickening assault to 2UE News

Backbench wraps Abbott on knuckles

Tony Abbott has been wrapped over the knuckles by his party for 'doing a Malcolm Turnbull' and not consulting with them over his parental leave plans and Michael Pachi reveals what the back benchers are saying.

Mafia style crime bust in Sydney

Police believe they've cracked a Mafia style crime ring operating after nine men were arrested during raids across Sydney's west. Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis on guns and drugs also seized.

Poor little Lara in 'tough times'?

Who cares about Lara Bingle? We didn't, until now! Tim Webster says we care following an email to say Michael arrived home 'to be with Lara during this tough time', and reveals how tough times are for the glamour couple?

Vince Jones jives about his jazz

Vince Jones is Australia's leading jazz vocalists, and a remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary jazz style. He chats with Tim Webster and click to watch him perform 'I Wish I Knew' live on 2UE.

• VIDEO: Vince Jones performs 'I Wish I Knew' live on 2UE with Tim Webster

Malcolm Fraser - the Political Memoirs

Malcolm Fraser ruled as 22nd Prime Minister following the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. Malcolm Fraser the Political Memoirs written by Margaret Simons shines light on a misunderstood figure.

Criminalize people smugglers promise

The boat people issue is very complex and not easy to solve President Yudhoyono has told an address to parliament. Michael Pachi says the Indonesian leader promises to criminalize illegal people smuggling.

New migrants to obey new laws

Migrants will have to demonstrate a 'unified commitment to Australia' under new laws, which must come before religious or cultural values. Steve Liebmann asks will it help ensure positive multiculturalism.

Plans for the Barangaroo area

Tim Webster wants your opinion on the plans for the Barangaroo area of Sydney, the 'Hungry Half Mile'. Have a look at an artists impression of the area and tell us if it will have your tick of approval. Have Your Say!

Cyberbullying: What to do!

Cyberbullying is becoming an increasingly serious crime with some schools now calling in police. Dannielle Miller adolescent expert reveals just how concerned you should be about cyberbullying.

How Gen Y avoided the GFC

Australia has emerged from the global financial crisis with Generation Y avoiding job losses and financial meltdown. How did we avoid the crisis? Terry McCrann on Gen Y's positive attitude helping avoid the GFC.

Abbott’s parental leave plan quashed

Business leaders say they will not be persuaded to reverse their opposition to Tony Abbott's plan for paid parental leave. The policy would tax big business but Heather Ridout says the plan is unworkable.

• Steve Liebmann Video Editorial: The amazing backflip on 'great big taxes' by Tony Abbott for 6 months paid maternity leave
• Jenny Macklin Minister for Families responds to Tony Abbott's proposed parental leave plan - Policy on the run?
• Bob Brown - Greens Leader on the proposed Parental Leave Scheme from Tony Abbott

Dark side for kids on Facebook

Tim Webster has become a user of the social networking site Facebook and welcomes the positives of keeping in touch with friends. But, there's also a dark side and outlines how through naivety children can fall into a trap.

Behind President Yudihono's visit

Indonesian president Yudhoyono has touched down in Canberra for a three-day visit. Bruce Haigh reveals the politics behind the visit and why the President brought a bevy of senior ministers to speak with PM Rudd.

Abbott simply speaking his mind?

Tony Abbott will be running for the job of Prime Minister next election. John Stanley looks at the issues where he is surprisingly open minded, but ponders on what most voters think of his extreme conservative views.

• David Moutou spokesperson for Twenty Ten youth counseling group on gender and sexual issues with Tim Webster on Tony Abbott: The right order of things

The 2UE Radio Fitz Files

Peter FitzSimons looks at the news and issues of the week with 2UE Breakfast every Tuesday morning. Today, he's on his hobby horse discussing drug busts, rave parties and do they work? What does Fitzy think is the solution?

Where Defence spends your cash

Millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on luxury items by the defence department according to Herald reports. More that $1.4 billion on travel, including Learjets. Neil James with Steve Liebmann on defence spending.

• Linton Besser - Department of Defence spending millions on luxury items that appear to bear no relevance to its sworn role to defend the nation

Call for Sharia Law in Australia

The Australian Islamic Mission says it's call for having Sharia Law made legal in Australia is not a high priority. Zachariah Matthews says Sharia could be a secondary legal system similar to traditional Indigenous laws.

Minister's Back flip on Beef Imports

Emails, blogs and community concern has forced federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke to change his mind on beef imports. He speaks with Two Murrays on now banning importation from former mad cow disease countries.

• Senator Bill Heffernan - Vindicated by the change of decision by Rudd Government banning import beef from countries formerly suffering mad cow disease

RTA's booze for young drivers?

The RTA has congratulated young drivers for not speeding by giving them booze during a day at the cricket. Road safety advocate Lyndall Denny explains why she has called for the sacking of Transport Minister David Campbell.

When Mum or Dad isn't appropriate?

An Adelaide mother has taken legal action to prevent her daughter calling her ex-husband's new wife "Mum", "Mummy" or "my other Mummy". Psychologist Anne Hollands on what a child should call their step-parents.

Aggression linked to movies & music

Violent lyrics, music and exposure to violent movies is having a major influence on our youth. Dr Wayne Warburton reveals his research that has exposed the links in behaviour and aggressive music and movies.

Who should march at Anzac day?

NSW RSL president Don Rowe says some descendants of veterans disrespect the Anzac Day march, turning up dressed inappropriately. Should Digger's descendents march at the back of the parade?

• NSW RSL president Don Rowe says decendents of Anzacs should march at the end of the parade - Do You Agree?