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

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.

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.

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.

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. The body says Sharia could be a secondary legal system similar to traditional Indigenous laws.

NSW bureaucrats derailing Rudd?

Is the claim that Kevin Rudd's Hospital Reform Plan has health services in NSW at risk of closing just bureaucrats scrambling to maintain their existence? Tim Webster is fired up and asks, has anyone got a better plan?

Bondi Aussie Ambassador Kobi

Bondi Rescue has become a huge success, showing off our famous beach to the world. But that brings in tourists to the area, and not all of them can swim. Kobi Graham on the frustrations of being a local life saver.

James vann Praagh sees dead people

Do you believe in ghosts and angels? James van Praagh appears on Foxtel's 'Ghost Whisperer' and is in Sydney to appear at Penrith Panthers & Sydney Town Hall. He talks with Tim Webster about loved ones passed over.

Julio Iglesias returning to Sydney

He's one of the biggest selling artists of all time and returns to Sydney to perform at Lyric Theatre, Star City. Julio Iglesias simply loves this city and talks to Tim Webster about his eagerness to return for a Starry Night.

Alberts: The House of Hits

From AC/DC to the Easybeats, the Australian music industry would not be the same without Albert's Records. Now Jane Albert has releases her book 'The House of Hits - the extraordinary story of the Albert's family.'

Vanessa gets a little Hazardous

Vanessa Amarossi is one of our most talented singer/songwriters that burst onto the international stage during the Sydney 2000 Olympics. She has now returned to the top of the charts with her new CD 'Hazardous.'

Des O'Connor returns to Sydney

Des O'Connor has recorded around thirty six albums and has had four top ten singles and is one of only a handful of British entertainers to be acclaimed internationally on stage and television and he returns to Sydney.

VIDEO: McClymonts perform for 2UE

The McClymonts called into the 2UE studios to perform for Tim Webster the track 'Take it Back' from their new album 'Wrapped Up Good' and their harmonies made everybody sit up and listen - Watch the Video here.

Tori Darke shooting up the charts!

2UE VIDEO: 2009 was a huge year for Tori Darke with her debut single Crawl released and becoming a Toyota Starmaker Grand Finalist. She performs her single 'You Better Run' for Tim Webster, and it's sensational!

Gabby Sidibe's Precious performance

An office girl one day, nominated for Golden Globes and Oscars the next. Gabby Sidibe is outstanding in the confronting movie 'Precious' about an overweight, sexually abused HIV+ teenager. She chats with Tim Webster.

Ride the Wild Mouse with Matt

2UE VIDEO: Tim Webster was too chicken to take a ride on the Wild Mouse, (too old and liable to chunder we're told), so we sent Matt De Groot. And as an added obstacle, he attempts to read a commercial as he goes.

Les Hill talks Seven Sundays

Les Hill played Blake on Home and Away, Jason Moran on the original Underbelly and now paramedic Dean Gallagher on Rescue Special Ops on Nine, but he's also marketing a delicious wine range 'Seven Sundays'.

Nicki shakes her bits at Luna Park

Nicki Gillis played for Aussie troops in Iraq and East Timor, toured the US, Middle East and SE Asia and touring the UK in July, she performs for the 2UE crowd at Luna Park, on the steps of Coney Island.

• 2UE VIDEO: Click Here to watch Nicki Gillis perform on the steps of Coney Island at Luna Park

Health Insurance: rebate removal

As the intergenerational report is handed down, Tim Webster is concerned over talk of the removal of the rebate for private health insurance. $75,000 for singles as a cut off point hardly makes you a rich person.

Outrage: Should book be banned?

Anger in Australia over the book, 'Fifty Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do', yet it's become the #1 selling book on Amazon. Author Gever Tulley on why he encourages kids to make a fire and lick a battery.

Two p-platers dead every week?

Two P-Platers have lost their lives every week of 2010! It's always the same questions after every accident. Tim Webster says the shocking statistics show we should stop asking questions and change how licenses are issued.

Rewards for older workers to stay

A $43 million package to keep older workers in the workplace has been launched by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. 2UE's Michael Pachi says tax breaks have been played down with a push for choice for older workers.

• Treasurer Wayne Swan releases the much anticipated Intergenerational report
• Joe Hockey responds to the Intergenerational report
• John Banks from Talent2 Australia's largest recruitment company on retaining workers above 65 in the workplace

Liberal troglodytes attack Gillard

Senior Liberals have suggested Julia Gillard isn't qualified to comment on Tony Abbott's views on pre-marital sex given she doesn't have children. Tim Webster calls George Brandis & Bill Heffernan's views troglodyte.

FEATURE: Sydney Unit Price Report

SPECIAL REPORT: 2UE's Kevin Turner presents a weekly real estate segment every Thursday with Tim Webster and this week gives you the chance to check the latest Sydney Unit Prices - simply click here for the details.

• Real Estate Flyover: Botany
• FEATURE: Sydney Auction Index

Tim Robbins turns pirate in Sydney

"Nice man, hell of an actor, hell of a singer..." Tim Webster says of Academy Award winner Tim Robbins, who currently is in Sydney to sing the songs of pirates with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Children in care on the increase

A report reveals nearly 40,000 kids are on care and protection orders, with a disturbingly high amount of these children indigenous. Tim Webster says we may have made an apology, but that's worthless until we do something.

Letter writing Sheik walks free

Sheik Man Haron Monis walked free from court despite allegedly writing threatening letters to families of Diggers killed in Afghanistan. Defence Association's Neil James 'what's the point of... race hatred laws if scum like this can't be prosecuted'.

PM's 'work harder' call is offensive!

Prime Minister Rudd seems to be getting lukewarm support for his push to make Australians work harder to cope with the ageing population. Shadow Employment Minister Eric Abetz on why it's offensive.

Don't trivialise the republican debate

Have we trivialised the visit of Prince William? Tim Webster says we should have a spirited, serious and sensible adult conversation on becoming a republic when our royal visitor is no longer here.

Free air conditioning for the elderly?

The AMA is calling on federal and state governments to provide free air conditioning in all public housing for every resident over the age of 75 and $1,000 to each households. Andrew Daddo spoke to Dr Harry Hemley.

Drugs: Weekend Russian roulette

Operation Unite, a crackdown on alcohol-fueled crime held on the weekend, resulted in hundreds of arrests and thousands of charges laid. Tim Webster looks at the seizure of drugs, and teens taking ...

• Bob Pritchard - President NSW Police Association on hotelier influence over liquor licences & closing hours

Sydney's shark warning for summer

Do you feel safe swimming in Sydney Harbour? Listening devices to locate sharks have been launched in time for summer holidays, as Harry Mitchell Australian Aerial Patrol explains just how the acoustic stations work.

Luke Dickens 'Seize the Day'

Luke Dickens was the runner-up to Wes carr in the Australian Idol series last year and he performs live for Tim Webster at Bing Lee Guildford his new single 'Seize the Day' to huge acclaim from the audience.

Just what happened at number 26?

Juggling family, work and life can be difficult for most, but Denise Scott always manages to have a funny and unique take on the usually mundane issues. All That Happened at #26 is her latest stage show at the Opera House.

Fast Living and Slow Ageing

Can we tap into a fountain of youth? Kate Marie & Prof. Christopher Thomas are co-authors of 'Fast Living, Slow Ageing - How to Age Less, Look Great & Live Longer' reveal some very easy tips to ageing gracefully.

Death toll & driver stupidity rising

Four young men are dead following an accident at Yass on the weekend, and statistics for road deaths are heading upwards. Tim Webster reveals some outrageous behaviour behind the wheel, and what needs to change.

Sydney to Tokyo by Any Means

Motorbike adventurer Charlie Boorman has set off on another journey and released a book about it, 'Right to the Edge - Sydney to Tokyo by Any Means' and he reveals some of the toughest parts of the journey.

Brett Ogle: Tigers, Sharks & Golf

Former top 50 world golfer Brett Ogle and host of the PGA Golf Show on FoxSports chat with 2UE's golfing tragic Tim Webster about his new book 'Tigers, Sharks and Wild Things' on playing the games toughest holes.

Bryce Courtenay on 'Danny Dunn'

Bryce Courtenay is back with a new novel, 'The Story of Danny Dunn' - a family saga across three generations. He tells Tim Webster how the book is a look at the generational changes taking place in Australia.

Lee Kernaghan with Tim Webster

Lee Kernaghan, Former Australian of the Year, popped into Tim Webster's studio to discuss his new CD, 'Planet Country' and perfom in studio.

Out of control teenagers?

In light of calls from parents at their wits' end during last Friday's afternoon show, Tim Webster spoke today to Dr John Irvine about teenage deliquency. Do teenagers have too much unsupervised time?

2UE Video: Jeff Dunham and Walter

Jeff Dunham is brilliant, and damn funny. He's a one man show, apart from the dummies! Walter joins Jeff to chat about visiting Sydney, our heat, flys and the 'friggin flying bats in our botanical park.'

• VIDEO: Jeff Dunham on stage with Walter, watch this very funny performance

Is there more to life than this?

John Edward, the world famous medium, talks with Tim Webster on how he uses unseen energy to predict the thoughts of loved ones that surround you, and speaks frankly of religion, spirits and the afterlife.

Harry M Miller's 'Confessions...'

Harry M Miller has rubbed shoulders with royalty, toured headline acts, and done his time in jail - He's lived life large. 'Confessions of a not so secret agent' is his biography, and Tim Webster finds out what makes him tick.

Tips from a young entrepreneur

There are no get rich quick schemes, just hard work. Roberta Faddoul is one of Australia's young entrepreneurs and gives her valuable tips on how to succeed in business, and you'll find out why she knows!

Maeve O'Meara's Food Safari

Australians can explore a world of culinary adventure thanks to Maeve O'Meara in her TV series 'Food Safari'. Now comes her cookbook, with 180 mouthwatering recipes exploring the exotic and the familiar.

John Safran anticipating your outrage

John Safran is one of the new breed of comedians sliding a razors edge of what is comedy and satire. How far will he push boundaries with his new show 'Race Relations'? All is revealed as he talks of outrage with Tim Webster.