Behind Closed Doors Of The Liberal Party

The latest NEWS POLL published yesterday showed support for Malcolm Turnbull as the leader of the federal Liberal party falling in the wake of the ute-gate affair. The poll brought with it the usual responses after a bad; he has the support of the party… or that moves were afoot to replace him… or that the only poll that counts is on election day.

But no doubt any flies on the wall of Liberal party offices would have heard some delicious comments., but what would be under consideration for the party…Featured in this interview, Dr. Clem McIntyre from University Of Adelaide

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Painkillers Or Killers

As speculations continue over the actual cause of Michael Jackson’s death, what is emerging is his apparent dependence or addiction to pain killers and other prescription medication. Over a year ago Australian Actor Heath Ledger died due to complications over the use of prescription medicines and painkillers.

So when did prescription medicines and supposedly harmless pain killers, becomes silent killers? Is there a growing dependence on these legal drugs?

Featured in this interview to answer some of these questions is Consultant Clinical Pharmacist – Dr. Geraldine Moses

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IWC wrapped up early…Now What?

Last weeks International Whaling Commission annual meeting in Portugal wound up a day early… not because they cleared all the items on the agenda, but they in fact didn’t reach agreement on a single item.

So for the next twelve months, the whaling status quo remains, which means Japanese whalers will return to hunt southern waters for there scientific whale hunts.

Peter spoke with Darren Kinleysides from the Australian Marine Conservation Society this morning:

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Coastal and River Dwellers at risk of Melanoma

 Research released late last week has announced that South Australians living on the coast, near the River Murray and in Metropolitan Adelaide are more likely to get skin cancer than those living in the country.

Using data collected between 1985 and 2004, Researchers from The University of Adelaide and the South Australian Department of Health say that people who live near the coast are 41% more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma and people living close to the River Murray are 19% more likely than those living in country areas.

Peter spoke with Dr. Brendon Coventry, Melanoma specialist from the University of Adelaide’s Discipline of Surgery.

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Selwyn is in London

While on Holidays in London, Selwyn still has time for Radio Adelaide.

A disabled shooter is killed by police and Selwyn discusses THAT Rugby scandle.

Next week Paul Deady will be giving us our New Zealand news.

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Flexi-time for Year 12 students

For a long time now Year 12 students who are attempting to mix their school studies with other studies, such as TAFE or Apprenticeship, have struggled to fullfill the time requirements of year 12.

And with just over half of year 12 students completing their SACE secondary school principles say that their needs to be an overhaul of the traditional 8.30 – 3.30 timetable.

Principles from 67 schools around the state discussed the timetable requirements at a South Australian Secondary Principles Association forum on Friday. 

 Peter spoke with Peter Mader from the Princliples Association This morning

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Recruitment Industry

This week on Riding out the GFC Amy looks at the Recruitment industry with the help of Manpower Recruitment’s Managing Director, Lincoln Crawley.

Amy asked him what changes he had seen take place in the recruitment industry in the last 6-12 months:

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Shocking Rape Stats From South Africa

A recent report indicates that 1 in every 4 males in south Africa has committed the crime of rape. In many cases the offenders have done so repeatedly. The figures still do not reveal the complete story as many rapes go unreported. Tom Changarathil spoke to Joe Tungeraza on this story dominating the blogs these days.

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Do the crime serve the time! But how effective is punishment?

Currently Iran is very much in news, mostly for all the wrong reasons.

In a country where the cleric is the supreme leader and the law is based on religious teachings punishments against law breakers, is often severe.

A recent development in the Iranian Parliament could pave the way for law reforms not only in Iran but in other countries practising the stringent form of Islamic law.

Plans are afoot to scrap punishment by stoning and amputation. This proposal like any other is also likely to witness divided opinions.

And will ask questions like….How severe should punishment be? Is Capital Punishment justified?

Do punishments prevent offences? Do criminal reform programs work?

To answer some of these questions Tom Changarathil spoke with Adjunct Professor Father Peter Norden of RMIT University.

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Obama performs CPR on US Health System

One of the key issues during US Presidential election campaign was the National Healthcare System.

The election is over but the issue continues to hold near centre stage.

As President Obama pushes for reforms….. some 47 million Americans live with absolutely no medical cover.

Apparently in United States… Medical emergencies has for years been the number one cause of personal bankruptcy.

To make matters worse rising unemployment, only compounds the problem with more joining the ranks of the uninsured, as America generally has an employer-provided health insurance system.

Tom Changarathil spoke with James O’Donnell 

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