John Stanley on the uneasy solution to asylum seekers

No easy answers to asylum seekers

The western world is being flooded with hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers, and Australia is not on its own attempting to find a solution. John Stanley on where there is simply no easy answer to asylum seekers.

Ban placed on all tanning beds?

Anti sun-bed campaigner Jay Allen was diagnosed with melanoma after using tanning beds 30 times in three years. John Stanley speaks with him about his quest and the ban placed on all tanning beds in NSW.

Running the rat race of renting

Sydney's crazy rental market. With so many people after the same property, John Stanley looks at how can you make a great impression on the real estate agent, beat the rest of them and make it your new home?

Julie Goodwin's star shines in Annie

One Julie Goodwin acts, sings and dances, the other cooks! John Stanley caught up with the actress Julie Goodwin to discuss her role in Annie, and finds some funny stories about when people confuse the two girls.

Police: no visible tattoos allowed?

A proposal to ban people with tattoos from joining the NSW police force is absurd, the state opposition says. Should police officers be allowed to have visible tattoos? John Stanley on the proposal - Have Your Say!

Reducing law & order to slogans

John Stanley is critical of recent slogans reporting on changes flagged to the way criminals are sentenced from Attorney General Greg Smith. Why reducing law & order to simple slogans doesn't benefit the community.

PM staffer sparks Canberra protest?

The Prime Minister has been left embarrassed, with revelations her media advisor leaked the whereabouts of Tony Abbott to protesters sparking ugly scenes on Australia Day. John Stanley on the political fallout.

First school day for kids & teachers

First day of school for children this week. John Stanley with Professor Robyn Ewing on what it's like not only for the children and parents, but for a first time teacher meeting the students. Remember your first school day?

Advertising: Behind the Brief

John Stanley looks at the good, bad and ugly ads that have been on during the Tennis with Rowan Dean. The Tooheys 5 Seeds Cider advertisment, what was the brief that lead to two hermaphrodites on a bicycle?

Excess Baggage: heart attack risk?

Reports that rapid weight loss TV shows are leading to heart attack risks. John Stanley with Dr Ross Walker, who has been working on Excess Baggage and giving K-Fed and others on the show their stress tests.

Youth don't want to get hands dirty?

John Stanley reveals that youth unemployment may be on the rise, but the federal government is considering importing thousands of overseas bartenders, chefs and waiters to fill the jobs locals won't do.

Albanese's 'borrowed lines' gaffe

Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese is continuing to cop heat for using snippets of a Hollywood Movie in a press club address. Caught out by Lyndal Curtis who talks to John Stanley about the Transport Minister's gaffe.

Why should we pay politicians more?

Political lurks and perks have been wound back some so John Stanley looks at the reasonable rise in pay for MPs. Should they be paid more, and does the office of Prime Minister deserve a better pay package?

Macdonald revelations at ICAC

Former NSW minister Ian Macdonald says he was depressed, had drunk too much and couldn't see properly on the night he is supposed to have chosen a prostitute at a lavish dinner. John Stanley on the ICAC revelations.

Greta Scaachi: Nothing Personal

The Ensemble theatre is one of Sydney's best, and is presenting a new eagerly awaited David Williamson play. Gretta Scacchi will star in the story of modern day publishing and spoke with John Stanley about her new role.

Julia Gillard still on slippery grounds

Julia Gillard may have made the deal with Peter Slipper, but was it a clever move considering the dirt that will now be dug up. John Stanley looks at the tenuous position Labor remain in despite this week's political moves.

Changes to asylum seeker process

Thousands of boat people to invade NSW according to the Daily Telegraph. But what's really happening with changes to the way asylum seekers will be processed? John Stanley with refugee advocate Marion Le.

Free after 25 years for wife's murder

25 years after millionaire Manly hotelier Andrew Kalajzich was jailed for hiring a hitman to kill his wife while he slept next to her in bed, will leave prison still protesting his innocence. John Stanley on whether he should walk free.

Warning: swimming season begins

People may be wary at the beach, but rivers, creeks and streams claimed far more lives than oceans in the past year. As the weather heats up John Stanley reminds everyone to be careful in all forms of water.

Damien Leith's New Cooking Show

Singer, author and dancer Damien Leith now has his own cooking show. He joins John Stanley to talk about his latest venture and to share his favourite Sunday Brunch recipe, avocado pancakes.

King Charles: future mute monarch?

Apart from the Christmas message it's rare to hear the Queen discuss politics. Prince Charles however has been vocal on many issues. John Stanley ponders on the monarchy and, where it sits with Australians in years ahead.

Mature workers: knowledge gained

Knowledge is gained with age, yet older workers are often overlooked. Some retire but want to supplement income, or keep their skills working a day or two. John Stanley on mature workers remaining on the job.

What's the Premier achieved so far?

Only in government six months, is Barry O'Farrell doing enough? Under attack for not moving fast enough, John Stanley speaks with the Premier about current issues, and he reveals the changes he has already made.

Qantas Apologises With Free Flights

Around 100,000 Qantas passengers affected by the recent grounding are being offered free flights. Qantas spokeswoman Olivia Wirth tells John Stanley it's one of the ways they plan to say sorry.

Gillard vs Rudd over Bali drug boy?

PM Gillard and Foreign Minister Rudd are accused of engaged in an unseemly battle for media time over the drug arrest of a 14-year-old boy in Indonesia. John Stanley with critic Miranda Devine on grandstanding.

Childcare fees: costs set to soar

At least 90% of childcare centres with two and three-year-olds will raise their fees to cope with the introduction of carer-to-child ratios of one to five, Child Care NSW claims. John Stanley looks at the slug ahead for families.

Better ways to run state parliament?

We may be over-governed, and never get rid of state parliaments, but there are ways to make them more efficient. John Stanley has a few ideas Barry O'Farrell may adopt as a way to structure better governance.

What chance success in Afghanistan

Ten years after invasion, are we succeeding in Afghanistan? Has talking to the Taliban failed? With US troops to withdraw in 2014, what chance success? John Stanley with Yalda Hakim from Dateline on SBS.

Meat Loaf on 2UE, or is it 2EU?

Meat Loaf wants to die onstage. At least it's the way he'd like to go. He talks to John Stanley about his career, how he almost didn't record Bat Out of Hell, and why record execs would overlook him, if he began singing today.

Queen praises our "coming of age"

What were the discussions like between our political leaders and the Queen? John Stanley takes a look at the conversations, how they are conducted, and whether formal conversations were held on a republic.

Asylum: why Nauru won't work

Who should swallow their pride on asylum seeker policy? John Stanley on why sending refugees to Nauru won't stop the boats. Simplistic mantras don't work. Here's why the Malaysian solution is the better deterrent.

Manne who ended Malaysian solution

The man who led the challenge in the High Court against the Malaysian asylum seeker deal says he'd consider taking similar action against a Nauru solution. Lawyer David Manne with John Stanley on no Nauru deal.

Gillard just counting down the days?

There have been comparisons made between the failed NSW Labor Party and that of the Gillard government. Is it a matter of counting down the days? John Stanley compares the two, and why Kevin Rudd may be in for a recall.

Brand promises and buzz words

Buzz words and brand promises: home cooked, clinically tested and baked fresh daily. Do they help sell the product? John Stanley delves into the marketing behind what we buy and the spin used to grab your dollar.

Can the PM restore her authority?

Strong leadership can bring about huge social changes. Despite polls showing a public that has no confidence in the PM, can Julia Gillard recover? John Stanley on trust, competence and creating integrity.

Fiona O'Loughlin of the Never Never

The story of comedian Fiona O'Loughlin is an inspirational one, that of her upbringing, raising a family in Alice Springs before turning to comedy. John Stanley speaks with her about me new book 'Me of the Never Never'.

The dress? I'm wearing Coles!

Coles are moving toward selling a line of clothing in their supermarkets. Can people overcome brand snobbery to wear Coles? John Stanley with Melissa Hoyer. Would you wear the new range of clothing about to hit the stores?