Australians who were stranded in the Middle East have safely returned home.  A plane carrying more than 200 Aussies has touched down in Sydney after leaving Dubai. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: GETTY IMAGES / Sydney Morning Herald, Max Mason-Hubers

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun defends allowing a memorial for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a council building as a matter of “free speech.” The clash turned explosive as Levy dismantled the Mayor’s claim that Premier Chris Minns has a “fetish” for attacking Muslims, labeling the Mayor’s defense of the event as “beyond the pale.” Local residents […]

Michael McLaren suggests that a world without the Ayatollah is a better one, achieved through decisive military action rather than the “impotent” talk fests of the United Nations. Former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer analyses the strategic goals of the current military operations against Iran, noting that the succession of the Ayatollah’s son signals a […]

Lucy Zelić critiques the “hijacking” of the Australian landscape by industrial wind turbines, arguing that these unreliable energy sources undermine the country’s natural beauty and energy security while we sit on a goldmine of clean coal and uranium. Listen to more highlights from Sydney Now below:  Image: Canva

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has put his entire roster on notice following consecutive series losses, declaring a “clean slate” approach for the 2024 State of Origin that prioritises current NRL form over past reputations. Listen to more highlights from Wide World of Sports below: Image: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

 Ben shares his take on the highly publicised fallout between Kyle and Jackie O, following the abrupt end of their breakfast show this week. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: