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Lady is a really gorgeous girl who needs a loving home. She is very quiet, gentle and does not bark unless alerting you. Lady is a dream to take on a walk, she is happy to amble along checking out the scenery.

Sisters in hiding from 'violent' father

Four Aussie sisters are in hiding from their "violent" Italian dad. David Oldfield talks to the girls' grandmother, "Kate", about why the sisters are worried about deportation to Italy to live with their father.

Cattle farmers seeking compensation

A year after live exports to Indonesia were temporarily halted over inhumane slaughter practices, beef producers are reportedly seeking hundreds of millions from the government in compensation.

New political party takes on banks

David Oldfield talks to Adrian Bradley, co-founder of the Bank Reform Party. They hope to field Senate candidates at the next federal election, campaigning on a platform of better regulation of the banking sector.

Unions money misused on escorts

The Opposition promises changes to Fair Work Australia if it wins government after its 'delayed' findings into HSU. Senator Eric Abetz says lax governance within trade-unions-has seen the misuse funds on escorts.

Affair with Clive James revealed

Leanne Edelsten has revealed she has had an eight-year affair with expat author, Clive James. David Oldfield discusses with psychologist, Janet Hall, the mindset of 'the other woman' in affairs and the consequences.

It's Double Dutch to David Oldfield

As David Oldfield discovered while grocery shopping, it is okay to have Dutch food on supermarket shelves. So why not a supermarket aisle that is dedicated to Australian made and produced items?

Aussie Diggers labelled as 'bludgers'

A panel of broadcasters on NZ Radio National has labelled Aussie Diggers fighting at Gallipolli 'lazy', 'bludgers', 'thieves' and even 'reluctant soldiers'. Chris McHugh of the QLD RSL shares his thoughts with David Oldfield.

20-week parental leave a good move?

Unions want employers to follow the lead of insurance-giant IAG, to give staff 20-weeks paid Parental Leave. ACTU's Ged Kearney tells David Oldfield the move will encourage more women to return to the workforce.

Mandatory sentencing for gun crimes

David Oldfield speaks with former Sydney detective Tim Priest on minimum mandatory sentencing for gun crimes. He asks why does it seem so difficult to make legislative changes to nab perpetrators of gun crime?

Driving instructors best for learners?

A study has found that professional driving instructors are better at teaching learner drivers to drive safely than their own parents. David Oldfield on the latest crash statistics, and why not everyone can teach new skills.

Call for Aboriginal Anzac protest

Tent embassy founder Michael Anderson wants former Aboriginal servicemen to boycott the RSL march and take their place alongside their own people. David Oldfield speaks with the activist on the Frontier Wars march.

Sydney's bankruptcy hotspot suburbs

Mount Druitt, Campbelltown and Liverpool are Sydney's bankruptcy hot spots with mounting credit card debt and chronic unemployment. David Oldfield looks at the recipe for disaster with gambling also thrown into the mix.

Why the craze over teen boy bands?

What is it every generation that causes the craze we've seen today in Martin Place in Sydney with the turn out for boy band One Direction. David Oldfield on screaming teen girls and their shifting focus to emulate their peers.

Abbott: HSU, child care & gay rights

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he respects the choice of his sister to declare she's in a lesbian relationship. Christine Foster has come out publically and is at odds with her brother about same sex marriage.

Katter factor sets election bloodbath

Will the next federal election be a bloodbath for Labor. Former ALP Senator John Black thinks so with David Oldfield discussing with him the new Katter factor, and the party now refusing to listen to the voting public.

More warnings on carbon tax impact

PM Julia Gillard maintains she's made the right decision to push ahead with the carbon tax, even though it's opposed by most. More industry is speaking out and David Oldfield points out, says it will mean job losses.

Ambo changes mean leaving patients?

There are calls for the scrapping of a new Ambulance Service protocols. David Oldfield on how the changes will mean some patients will be left to wait by themselves, in the state's Hospital Emergency Departments.

Shoppers turn to eBay and online

eBay's top 2,000 sellers grew revenue by phenomenal 45% in 2011, as shoppers turn to online and mobile to purchase. David Oldfield looks at the new interactive shopper who wants more for their dollar, with convenience.

Drug syndicates exploit our security

Criminals are exploiting flaws in our border security system to learn if containers holding their illicit drugs and contraband are being searched. David Oldfield asks if any Boarder Security Officials have yet been sacked.

Kathleen: Saint Mary’s second miracle

Kathleen Evans is Mary McKillop's second miracle. Kathleen reveals to David Oldfield how she was suffering lung cancer and secondary tumours in the brain before being cured by praying to Mother Mary McKillop.

Carbon Tax: 100 days countdown

The Coalition is pledging a stronger attack on the carbon tax with under 100 days until it comes into effect. Shadow Environment Minister Greg Hunt says because of the carbon tax, families and small business will struggle.

Schools anger on Jenny Craig invite

A Group promoting the education of girls has come under fire for inviting the chief executive of dieting firm Jenny Craig to speak. David Oldfield on the weight image of teen girls and the message it sends to them.

What killed off Australia's megafauna?

New research has shown the extinction of Australia's megafauna led to major ecological changes that helped create the vegetation we recognise today. David Oldfield on what wiped out our giant animals 40,000 years ago.

Voters take revenge at ballot box

Labor's annihilation at the Queensland election was a result of its alliance with the Greens, federal Nationals senator Barnaby Joyce says. He speaks with David Oldfield following on from election results. Have Your Say Here!

Single woman in a couple culture?

Statistics show that thousands of today's young women will remain alone forever so what are the alternatives to the dominance of the couple culture? David Oldfield looks at women with enough confidence to go it alone.

Would a do not knock register work?

Sick of door-to-door sales people? David Oldfield on a private member's bill to create a do-not-knock register of properties, where people do not want to hear from door-to-door sales people, or those talking about religion.

Water-damaged cars up for sale?

A surge of water-damaged vehicles is tipped to hit the used car market this month with thousands being salvaged for re-sale from flood affected areas. David Oldfield on what to look for with rust affected vehicles for sale.

Domestic violence: blokes to step up!

David Oldfield discusses domestic violence, the primary cause of women aged between 25 and 45 being hospitalised and claims the life of one woman every week. Why do women go back to their abusive partners?

$300m repairs needed in public homes

Sydney's housing commission residences are reportedly in a state of disrepair with $300 million worth of repair work outstanding. David Oldfield on the public housing disgrace with residents calling for speedier action.

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