More funding needed annually for Australia's public school system
$5b more needed for our schools?
A landmark review has found Federal & State Government's need to dramatically increase funding for all schools because standards are slipping. An extra $5b annually is needed for the public school system.
How safe is the car you drive?
New figures are out showing which cars are the most reliable 3 years after purchase. Some of the brands near the bottom might surprise you. The Two Murrays investigate with Richard Blackburn, editor of Drive Life.
Qantas job cuts, are they necessary?
Could Qantas have avoided a profit slump and resultant job cuts by handling last year's industrial row more delicately? The Two Murrays seek out if the job cuts are necessary for their international business to survive.
The power of the people and Radio
Police issued a call last night on the lookout for a car carrying a mother suspected of taking away two children. Listeners were concerned. One 2UE listener spotted the car in Canberra and listen how the police took action.
Boys of Buy My Face advertise 2UE
The boys of buymyface.com have made 25,000 pounds since the Two Murrays last spoke with them about their venture to pay of university debts by selling space on their faces. Here's what they've achieved for 2UE.
Banks in for mortgage showdown?
Japanese banks are about to muscle in on the Australian home loan market by offering special low rate deals. The Two Murrays with Choice's Christopher Zinn on more competition fighting for your mortgage business.
Cyber bullying: we lead the world
Australia leads the world in cyber-bullying. Social networking is being used to pressure fellow students and workers. The Two Murrays reveal how it can be debilitating for the whole family, gutless and simply cowardly.
2UE's farewell to Sallyanne Ryan
Our effervescent traffic reporter Sallyanne is often heard across the day delivering the bad news, but always with a sunny disposition. The Two Murrays farewell her, on her return to family and traffic in SE Queensland.
Two Murrays: Film & Sound Archives
The Two Murrays take their listeners to the National Film & Sound Archives. The Archive collects, preserves, interprets and shares Australia's historic and contemporary screen and sound culture.
What do Aussies do on holidays?
Planning an end of year break shortly? What Aussies do on their holidays? The Two Murrays reveal over 50% check emails while 30% enjoy a romance, and you might be surprised to find out just how many of them last.
We really are the lucky country?
Having a tough day at the office? Contrary to popular belief, Australians don't work particularly long hours compared to the rest of the world. Two Murrays reveal why we've never had it so good in the lucky country.
What do kids want to be these days?
What did you want to be when you grew up? These days it seems children are no longer dreaming of being a teacher, or doctor. The Two Murray's reveal the dreams of youth these days are to be a music or sports star.
The Great Australian Songbook
One of the most ambitious projects, The Great Australian Songbook features 40 of our finest artists performing the best Australian music. The Two Murrays with legends Steve Kilby & Iva Davies on the project.
The human voice: a sense of power?
One of Australia's leading voice coaches, Lucy Cornell, drops in to analyse the Two Murrays' voices and shed some light on how people's voices shape your opinion of them. Who has the best & worst voice?
Qantas & union fail to get resolution
Ongoing pay talks have broken down between the unions and Qantas, and are now headed for binding arbitration with Fair Work Australia. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce on the path forward on negotiations with Two Murrays.
Principals to have school autonomy
A trial next year will allow 1,000 school principals to have more say in the hiring and firing of teachers. The Two Murrays with Education Minister Peter Garrett on more autonomy for the overall management of schools.
Vitamin D Deficiencies
Despite living in a sunny country, 23% of Australians are Vitamin D deficient. The Two Murrays speak to Dr Michael Holick, author of The Vitamin D Solution to find out what we can do to safely raise our Vitamin D levels.
Record Mobile Complaints
It's been a record year for people complaining about phone companies. Telecommunications expert Paul Budde tells The Two Murrays we need more competition before customer service improves.
Tracey Spicer from Ugandan famine
The Two Murrays catch up with Tracey Spicer in Uganda, where ActionAid is trying to educate female Ugandan farmers sustainable agriculture so that they won't ever have a famine like they're experiencing right now.
GFC: our biggest challenge faced
Global financial crisis is being labeled as "the biggest challenge Australia has faced in the last 3 years", ahead of immigration and climate change. The Two Murrays on the Reserve rate cut, and future strength of our economy.
Don Bradman: 100 in 3 overs!
Don Bradman is an icon of cricket, with feats never bettered. Two Murrays & historian Ronald Cardwell, on his new book Bradman at Blackheath, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Bradman hitting a century in 3 overs.
Burke & Wills: not a tragic failure?
Many believe the expedition of Burke & Wills was a tragic failure, but 150 years on from their death that view is being changed. Two Murrays reveal the latest evidence and new twists to the history of our early explorers.
2UE Video: James Reyne Live
James Reyne, the master musician and songwriter who penned songs that are now iconic Australian classics has never put the guitar down. Watch the 2UE video here of his haunting new track English Girls performed live.
Two Murray's Mediterranean Cruise
The Two Murray's have returned home to 2UE following their cruise of the Mediterranean with 100 listeners. They've returned with a stack of photos from the trip. Click here to view what the boys got up to!
Two Murrays Drive to Survive
The Two Murrays tack to the track for the Drive to Survive program with Ian Luff. An incredible experience for the boys, and a chance to learn how to handle driving better. An experience all teens should go through.
The difficulties of English
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?
Randy Newman visits Two Murrays
Randy Newman, the singer & songwriter is making a rare visit to Sydney to perform at the Opera House. The Two Murrays speak with the legendary multi Grammy, Oscar winner and social satirist on his career.
Smart phones affecting our future?
It seems most of us are head down texting or reading news on our smart phones these days. What does it mean for our society, this lack of interaction. Two Murrays look at our lack of relationships from smart technology.
The end of the space shuttle era
The end of an era in space as the last shuttle blasts off from Florida. The Two Murrays speak with Glen Nagle of NASA & CSIRO about the history of the shuttles and the inspirational work these space workhorses achieved.
Sydney's recent storm devastation
Photos of the recent storm devastation provided to us by Endeavour Energy - Neil Billington the photographer.
New evolution: retail moving online
A new survey reveals 18% of Australians try products out in the shops, then go home and buy them online, while 1 in 5 do the majority of their shopping online. Two Murrays look at the evolution of shopping habits.
Schapelle Corby framed: Fresh claims
A new witness in the Schapelle Corby case has signed a stat dec saying she was told a baggage handler hid a bag of marijuana in another bag. The Two Murrays speak with Channel Nine's Mark Burrows on the new claims.
Tax tips from Paul Clitheroe
It's the end of the financial year, so what can you do to minimize the tax you pay. Money Guru Paul Clitheroe reveals with the Two Murrays some easy tax tips to save you money and say, it's remembering the small stuff.
Australia Trusts Dr Karl
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has been named the 10th most trusted person in Australia. He tells Murray Wilton and John Stanley what it's like to be considered trustworthy, compared to paramedics and Hugh Jackman.
Air Rifles Debate
The Shooters and Fishers Party wants to deregister deadly air rifles, and to allow children to use them without a permit. Murray Wilton and John Stanley speak to Samantha Lee from National Coalition on Gun Control
Struggling to feed the family?
The Two Murrays reveals how one in five Western Sydney families will struggle to put food on the table this year. Deborah Carr from Parramatta Mission explains the problems faced by people on the minimum wage.
The truth about FlyBuys cards
FlyBuys cards must be worth it, right? You rack up points in every second store you visit. Wrong. Business analyst Rob d'Apice reveals the truth about the actual value of rewards from these schemes with the Two Murrays.
American fast food turned gourmet
A wave of young Sydney chefs are turning traditional American snack foods like hot dogs and hamburgers into high-end cuisine. Two Murrays with Andrew Levins from new restaurant The Dip, leading the culinary revolution.
More farmers walking off the land
Farmers are walking off the land, with concerns more farms are being bought for use other than agriculture. Two Murrays look at our shrinking food security with Julie-Anne Sprague and our declining farming community.
Sound of Music: 45th anniversary
The Sound of Music is a classic five time Academy Award winning film that is loved by millions worldwide. Two Murrays catch up with Nicholas Hammond who played Friedrich in the flick, now available on Blu Ray.
Simple answers on the NBN concept
Let's keep NBN details simple! Dr Mark Gregory, Senior Lecturer in Network Engineering at RMIT talks to the Two Murrays about the NBN switched on in Armidale and explains the concept of the NBN in simple terms!
Toyota V6 HiLux Heroes
Five of Australia's top stunt-show drivers soar through the skies in a ramp to ramp leap. 2UE's Alice Pavey is onboard with driver Dave as she chats with the Two Murrays from main arena at the 2011 Royal Easter Show.
The Two Murray's Footy Tips
Click here for the tips from the Two Murrays for this weekend's football
Support Variety Bash to Broome
This year's Variety Bash is seeing more than 200 pre-1974 cars make their way from Sydney to Broome over 12 days.
2UE's Murray Olds
With more than five decades combined radio experience, this dynamic duo speaks with some authority - and a lot of humour - on just about any topic that matters as they drive you home.
2UE's Murray Wilton
With more than five decades combined radio experience, this dynamic duo speaks with some authority - and a lot of humour - on just about any topic that matters as they drive you home.
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