Wayne Swan hands down the 2013 Budget

Budget 2013: Prawns in curtain rods

Jason Morrison looks at the prawns in the curtain rods, a look at Wayne Swan's plans for the ten year budget. Funding education and disability reforms may be mapped out for the next decade, but can we afford it?

Smugglers still plying deadly trade

Too many People Smugglers are getting away with their deadly trade, and Sixty Minutes reveal one of the most ruthless, is living as a free man, collecting welfare. Jason Morrison & Michael Usher on the story.

12 year sentence for death of Kiesha

The Supreme Court hands down its sentence to the step-father for the death of six-year old Kiesha. Jason Morrison on the murder of an innocent child that captivated Sydney, and the judge's verdict today.

Burqa security risk raised again

An Australian Muslim teen wearing a full-faced burqa claims she was held against her will by a service station worker because he locked the doors, when she didn't remove her veil for identification purposes.

Labor playing a game of guilt?

What spending cuts should the government make? Jason Morrison looks at the current politics of guilt being played out by the Labor government and the wasteful spending that could be curtailed.

Local producers begging for help?

Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to protect our producers from the flood of cheap imported fruit and vegetables. Jason Morrison is a champion of the cause. It's time to support our local product.

School ghost buses without students

School students may not yet be back in classes but it hasn't stopped the buses turning up to ferry the ghost students around. Jason Morrison discusses ghost buses on the road while kids are still on holidays.

Clive Palmer set to shake up politics

Mining magnate Clive Palmer claims at least one Federal MP is preparing to jump ship and join his new political party. Jason Morrison speaks with the man who is set to shake up parliament and federal politics.

Elderly prefer to stay in own home

Figures show 90% of older Australians want to stay in their current homes, rather than move to aged care, or move at all. Jason Morrison & Ita Butrose on a youth obsessed focus, and our elderly.

Black Caviar to retire from racing

World champion sprinter Black Caviar has been retired, leaving her racing record at 25 wins from 25 starts. Jason Morrison with racing commentator Richard Callender discuss her amazing racing career.

Barnaby to take on Tony Windsor

Senator Barnaby Joyce is the Nationals' choice to take on federal independent MP Tony Windsor for the NSW seat of New England. Jason Morrison speaks with him about ousting the sitting member.

Not long to the end!

Ray Williams, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney and Member for Hawkesbury spoke to Jason Morrison and asked when will the Hills M2 upgrade finally finish?

Which Broadband would be better?

Malcolm Turnbull, Shadow Minister for Communications and Broadband spoke to 2UE's Jason Morrison about the Opposition's alternative to the Government's NBN policy.

Greens want TV betting odds banned

The Greens have released an exposure draft of a private bill they plan to introduce to parliament that would ban the broadcast of betting odds during sports and related programs such as The Footy Show.

Super slug on wealthy a class war?

Is the speculation about additional tax imposts on superannuation a class war? Jason Morrison on a Labor proposal to tax 'fabulously wealthy' slugged more if they make big contributions to superannuation.

Bus racist rant caught on camera

A passenger on a Sydney bus managed to grab the end of an aggressive racist rant on camera, after no one stepped up to stop the man verbally attacking Asian tourists on the 470 bus to Lilyfield.

Racism: a little good & bad in all?

Australians are no more racist than elsewhere. We are a whole lot less racist than some countries. Ross Gittins with Jason Morrison discuss how we need reminding all of us are a combination of good & bad.

Adultery now refugee entry excuse

It's been revealed adultery is now an excuse to gain an Australian refugee-visa. Jason Morrison questions our immigration system and a new "complementary protection" rule that has us looking like mugs.

Help us search for asbestos dumper

Watch the Video: The City of Sydney is appealing for help in identifying a truck driver who illegally dumped over two tonnes of asbestos outside two pre-schools in Ultimo in December 2012. Help us find the dumper.

Should cyclists be registered?

Should cyclists have to register themselves to ride on the road? Jason Morrison has been an advocate for a fairer system for road use. In an event on the roads, how can you identify the bike rider?

Get drunks to clean up the streets?

Police are fed up with having to deal with binge drinkers, and now comes the call for drunks arrested to help clean up our streets. Jason Morrison speaks with former detective Tim Priest on the unique proposal.

Learner driver changes make sense?

Roads Minister Duncan Gay reveals learner drivers will be able to go faster and complete fewer hours of supervised driving before going for their Ps under changes announced by the NSW government.

Foreign aid: how much we give away

The numbers are staggering. The amount of money we send overseas in foreign aid is growing, and there are calls for it to rise. Jason Morrison reveals just how much we hand out to others, while our own struggle.

Could our next PM be Bill Shorten?

While Gillard would never step aside for Rudd, it is credible to conclude she would consider doing so for Shorten – Paul Sheehan in SMH. Jason Morrison speaks with him about Odds shorten on PM's little mate.

Fixing up long-term unemployed

Some parts of Sydney have up to 20% unemployed young people. Jason Morrison says no has the courage to move them into work, taking them off the dole. Is it common sense to undertake work for the dole?

Police investigate armed holdup

Police are searching for four men who fired a shot, and tried to steal cash, from an armoured van in Broadway. Jason Morrison speaks with eyewitness to the incident, who filmed the incident on his phone.

Qantas passengers overcome by heat

50 airline passengers are being assessed by paramedics at Sydney Airport after the cabin temperature on a plane they were travelling on reportedly soared to nearly 40 degrees. Jason Morrison with details.

A return to community policing?

Getting people involved with their suburb and with their neighbours has a huge amount of benefit when it comes to community policing. Jason Morrison says it is time to bring back neighbourhood watch.

Support lacks for returned servicemen

Struggling with the lack of support the government provides its soldiers post service, Rachel, the wife of a returned serviceman tells Jason Morrison of her plight. If we send men to war, shouldn't they be provided for?

Your dog has worked you out!

You may not know this, but your dog has worked you out! They have an ability to learn what their owner can and can't do. Jason Morrison on the latest findings that show dogs have a human point of view.

Time for better local labelling laws

We should be able to go to the supermarket shelves and know the product we are buying is Australian. Jason Morrison looks at the push to bring in a simple labelling system that we recognise it is local product.

Driver negligence & lenient sentence?

$Police target\ing fatigue over the summer driving period$ A negligent driver who seriously injured a Sydney mother and her newborn baby, has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service. Why the short sentence? Jason Morrison with reporter Roger White.

Premier O'Farrell on his NSW plans

Barry O'Farrell joins Jason Morrison to take calls from 2UE listeners and is reminded of the 5 point plan promise he signed before becoming Premier. How did he do? Listen back and blog us your questions here.

Are we being ripped off on prices?

Australia is paying more for goods than the rest of the world. Clothing up to 140% extra. Yet, it is cheaper in New Zealand. Jason Morrison questions why with Consumer Affairs Reporter John Rolfe.

Islamic school: teachers to cover up

An Islamic school in South Australian has warned 20 non-Muslim female teachers they will be sacked if they don't wear a hijab to school functions. Jason Morrison on the non-Islamic teachers told they have to cover up.

Plain packaging impacting retailers

While the volume of tobacco sold has not been impacted by the plain packaging reforms, the cost burdens on individual retailers has certainly escalated. Jason Morrison on the paranoia surrounding smoke sales.

So, what is a modern family?

What does the PM mean by the term 'Modern Families'? Julia Gillard used the term and since doing so, it has Jason Morrison puzzled. He questions what is a modern family with advertising expert Rowan Dean.

ICAC: Mine site chosen from Atlas?

Former State Mining Minister Ian MacDonald says he chose a mining exploration area because he found it in an atlas, not because it would make millions for the Obeid family. Jason Morrison looks at his explanation.

How to prevent riot recurrence?

Not a lot has happened since the Islamic riots on the streets of the CBD of Sydney. Jason Morrison speaks with Dr Jamal Rifi on whether the anger still seethes, and what is being done to prevent any recurrence.

Pensions for pollies, not soldiers?

As our politicians walk away with hundreds of thousands in pension funds, Jason Morrison reveals what one young soldier has received for injuries serving our country in Afhanistan. Where are our priorities?

Was it worth giving students laptops?

Kevin Rudd promised laptops and computers for students, but was the campaign really worth it? Could the money be better spent? Jason Morrison on tools for the 21st century, and slipping education standards.

Terrorism: are we still alert?

It has long been over a decade since 9/11 and we are being told it has been delt with and a new era of cyber-terrorism is ahead. Jason Morrison disagrees and looks at the current terror threat. Are we still alert?

School zones & class time changes?

Merrylands East Public School begins classes at 8am in the morning, and with calls for more individual changes to school times, what of school traffic zones. Jason Morrison on what is standard policy with school zones.

Mandatory sentencing for gun crime?

Should possession of an illegal gun bring a 5 year minimum prison sentence? Jason Morrison on mandatory sentencing for gun crime in the wake of shootings in suburban Sydney from illegal firearms.

Whose side should we be on?

Jason Morrison looks at the Prime Minister Julia Gillard's unveiling of a new vision for Australia's security, with a focus on enhanced regional engagement and stronger defences against the rising cyber threat.

TV censors Dick Smith Aussie ads

Dick Smith is outraged an ad he made for Australia Day has been banned because it is saturated with dick jokes. Jason Morrison asks you if it is too offensive to put on the TV or have we lost our Aussie sense of fun?

Pollies push for school BER PR

The Gillard Government is under fire for giving out special kits to schools, promoting the troubled BER scheme. But, the move has been viewed by the Coalition as an election stunt heading into this year's polls.

Do we need a holiday on Monday?

This Australia day falls on a Saturday, but the public holiday will be on the following Monday, Jason Morrison on how this will affect retailers? Do you think the public holiday is really needed this year?

No future for local manufacturing?

Is there a future for Australian manufacturing? More jobs are being shed as we face serious challenges from overseas. Jason Morrison with Barnaby Joyce as Building products maker Boral axes 700 jobs.

Is chivalry finally dead?

Chivalry may finally be dead, and it's women that are leading the charge. Jason Morrison on research that shows women would rather be independent, and that means men have little choice left but to let them.

Are Gen Y out of control?

Bill Woods with Jason Morrison says we may be investigating child abuse, but why not confront with children their lack of respect and hold ourselves accountable for the most important job in the world, parenting.

Voter dissatisfaction with Liberals?

Is Tony Abbott in a spot of bother with recent polls showing Julia Gillard powering ahead as preferred PM? Jason Morrison asks if it is time for Liberals to look inward and ask of themselves, is the problem us?

PMS an excuse for bad behavior?

Is PMS real or an excuse for bad behaviour? Jason Morrison dares take on that very taboo topic for fellas to talk about, seeks out your views, and the results of recent scientific research with Dr Sally Cockburn.

Free speech coming under attack?

Jason Morrison says our country is at a crossroads when discussing things that are confronting. Is free speech being limited? An attack of what we can freely say according to Paul Sheehan on fearing speech.

Anzac spot for volunteer firefighters?

Should we have a section in the Anzac Day marches for those who put their lives on the line volunteering? Jason Morrison and Vietnam Veteran Charlie Lynn who says firefighters should march with our Diggers.

Single parent anger at new changes

Since January 1, people whose youngest child turned 8 are no longer eligible for single parenting payments and moved onto a lower Newstart allowance. Jason Morrison with one parent fighting the move.

Smart meters: bills will skyrocket?

Jason Morrison looks at the new smart meters that are coming to every home and unit to measure your electricity usage in peak and off peak times. Is it to hit you hard in the peak times and have you pay more?

More fairness needed in work zones

Jason Morrison is calling for more fairness when it comes to speed limits in work zones on our roads. Too often we see the speed limit lowered at times when no work is being done, and that causes driver frustration.

Village People join 2UE on Breakfast

The Village People are in Sydney to re-live memories of the disco era and chat with Jason Morrison about their success. What is it that makes us all get up and dance when we hear one of their tracks played to this day?

Stop & revive if you want to survive

If you thought drink driving is the biggest killer on our roads, think again. Drivers who refuse to stop and revive may not survive. Jason Morrison on fatigue now being considered equivalent to drink driving.

Good on the system, it worked!

Paul Peters given a 10-year minimum sentence for what became one of Sydney's most captivating crime stories. Jason Morrison on the elaborate excuses given for the crime, seen through by the judge.

How safe is ATM voice technology

Experts have warned against banks using voice-recognition technology to access their accounts. Banks are being urged to use finger print technology instead. Jason Morrison questions safety issues.

Click Frenzy turns Click Fail

Technology experts say retailers didn't have enough resources to cope with the surge of online shoppers for Click Frenzy. The 24 hour event promised major discounts, but the site crashed within moments of going live.

Samantha Jade wins X Factor

We love a comeback story, and Samantha Jade is one of them. The first woman to win X Factor, Jason Morrison speaks with the songstress as her debut single What You’ve Done To Me shoots up the charts.

Soaring bills and families struggling

Jason Morrison reveals a 43% jump in the number of complaints to the State's Energy Ombudsman, mostly about high bills and disconnections. Families are struggling to pay their soaring electricity bills.

Derryn Hinch: A Human Deadline

Derryn Hinch has called for people to be allowed to sell their organs to lift the country's low donation rate. Jason Morrison speaks with the liver transplant recipient about his new book: A Human Deadline.

Daniel Craig the best James Bond?

Described as one of the best, if not the best actor to play James Bond, Daniel Craig chats with 2UE's Jason Morrison about the latest film in the series Skyfall and his approach to the iconic character.

Dream of instant megabucks

For many, it's a dream of instant mega-bucks in tonight's $70 million Oz Lotto draw. Jason Morrison spoke to Yvonne Lu from Canley Heights Newsagency about ticket sales and to Clio Cresswell from the University of Sydney about the chances of winning.