Private land seizure by Government
The State government is being accused of preparing to give itself the power to seize the family home and resell it to developers. Tim Webster on planning for the future of Sydney and why it makes sense, given a fair price!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.'
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.
Get More Room To Move
A shift from small cars that are, well, just too small. The Nissan Tiida offers an incredible amount of interior space and is big on features, yet it comes for a small car price. More here.
Psychic medium Lisa Williams returns
Ever felt deja vu or the presence of passed loved ones around you? Medium Lisa Williams returns to Sydney with her stage show at the State Theatre and talks all things psychic, and communicating with the dead.
Il Divo return to Sydney & 2UE
Il Divo have arrived in Australia and tell Tim Webster they can't wait to see their fans. The four singers from different countries and different musical disciplines discuss their success, and what inspires them.
Don Watson on Bendable Learnings
Don Watson has previously written on the decay of public language with his compelling books, and now turns his acerbic wit to the rise of modern management language with his new book 'Bendable Learnings'.
An extraordinary story of determination
Li Cunxin has led a remarkable life. Born into poverty, raised into Mao's Beijing Dance Academy, his autobiography 'Mao's Last Dancer' is now a movie with Chi Chao starring in this must see masterpiece.
Kasey Chambers & Poppa Bill
Kasey Chambers has been so successful with her music, it seems light years from her childhood on the Nullabor Plains. Dad Bill joins Kasey to perform a beautiful track from the album 'Poppa Bill & the Little Hillbillies'.
Ray Martin: Stories of My Life
In the thousands of people Ray Martin has interviewed, who would stand out as a favourite? 'Ray: Stories of My Life' is out now, and he relates to Tim Webster a few highlights of his career.
McClymonts 'Kick it Up' on 2UE
The McClymonts have been touring for many years with their pure brand of country music, and perform their new single, 'Kick it Up' live in the 2UE studios. Click to watch the girls perform this brilliant new track.
Elaine Page returns to Sydney
The First Lady of British Musical Theatre, Elaine Page talks with Tim Webster about recreating many of her starring roles in the biggest musicals in a celebration of a life on stage at the State Theatre October 31st.
Sir Tim Rice with 2UE's Tim Webster
Start with songs from Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar or Evita and follow with the work of Chess, Aladin and The Lion King and you'll understand just how close the lyrics of Sir Tim Rice have been interweaved into our lives.
Jimmy Barnes on Rhythm & Blues
He's an Australian music icon that will go down in the annuals of our local music history, but Jimmy Barnes has delved into another genre of music to pay homage on his new album The Rhythm and the Blues.
2UE Video: Lizotte’s Project Blues
Mark Lizotte has been performing on Australia's music scene for several decades and is never afraid to branch out musically. Watch as he performs a track from his latest album 'Blues Project' for 2UE's Tim Webster.
Charlie McMahon on Didgeribone
Charlie McMahon is known for his performances with a didgeridoo, particularly with his group Gondwanaland. He talks about how we can better understand our indigenous peoples, & performs the didgeribone.
Video: Starmaker winner Liam Brew
Liam Brew is being hailed the next big thing in Country Music. At 19, the Toyota Starmarker winner was born the year Keith Urban won the same gong, and he performs live for 2UE 'Girls with Girlfriends'.
Rock and roll’s platinum legends
Rock legends Jim Keys, Russell Morris and Daryl Cotton are at The Basement on Sunday night. Click to watch them perform a track for Tim Webster, and reflect on their incredible career on top of our music charts.
2UE Video: Tim Finn performs Live
Tim Finn spoke to a generation of music lovers fronting Split Enz and joining Crowded House for a while, and has released an anthology 'North, South, East, West...' and performs live for 2UE one of his solo classics.
Ian Moss performs Choir Girl
Ian Moss has released a new album, but made a special appearance with Tim Webster to perform a Cold Chisel classic acoustically. Watch this special rendition of Choir Girl exclusively for 2UE.
Navigating Teenage Depression
Just over a year ago, Tim Webster lost colleague Charmaine Dragun to depression and her mother Estelle joins Professor Gordon Parker on 2UE to discuss their book, 'Navigating teenage depression'.
Walter Burley Griffin's Canberra plan
He was the winner the design competition for the new Australian capital, built of a sheep station called Canberra. Alasdair McGregor on 'Grand Obsessions: The Life and Works of Walter Burley Griffin'.
The divide between work & play
Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos took the team to an AFL Premiership in 2005, but how does the former player manage to balance life, sport and work? Paul and Tami Roos discuss their book 'Sport is Life, Life is Sport'.
Will Swanton on 'Murder Ball'
Some of the toughest sportsmen you'll ever see play the brutal game of murderball. Hardly something you'd expect as a paralympic sport. Will Swanson on his book 'Murderball' & player Ryley Batt with Tim Webster.
'Shoot straight you bastards'
James Unkles who serves in the Royal Australian Navy is seeking a posthumous royal pardon for Boar War solider Breaker Morant and tells 2UE's Tim Webster why the conviction for war crimes was unjust.
The Universal Power of Music
What song changed your life? What makes a song eternal? Here are 10 songs that were so profound, so timeless, they changed the world. June Skinner Sawyers on the 10 songs that sent out a universal message.
Glenn A. Baker's Iconic Song
Glenn A. Baker takes you through the iconic songs with Tim Webster - This Week: 'Taxi' by Harry Chapin the many and varied versions and the intriguing history behind the song.
Alternative Health: Kevin Griffiths
Kevin Griffiths from Dr. Earth Newtown discusses alternative health options to your ailments on 2UE Monday Afternoons from 2pm.
Pet Talk - Joanne Righetti
Pet Behaviourist Dr. Joanne Righetti joins 2UE Afternoons with Tim Webster every Tuesday from 2pm to discuss all your pet issues.
Travel Tips with Doug Potter
Find the latest on Tim's Travel Tips with Doug Potter every week on 2UE with Tim Webster
Tim Webster's Motoring
Motoring with Toby Hagon and Mark Short every Wednesday Afternoon with Tim Webster on 2UE 954am
Family Law with Julie Singleton
Divorce Lawyer and Family Law expert Julie Singleton with 2UE's Tim Webster on advice regarding separation and divorce, what you need to know.
The Week's Heroes & Villains
Richard Sleeman in this week's Heroes and Villains looks back on the good, bad and ugly featured in our news this week. And listen to 2UE callers with their Heroes and Villains of the weeks news.






