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The Troy Murphy Show

Bringing you a unique look at the latest news and some of the stories you missed. Where we have fun with the silly and we educate with the serious... It really is a mix bag show, with something for everyone.

On the show this week:

Woolworths ban on Australia Day merch.
The latest covid update
The rise in crime across NSW schools
Labor's failure to inform us, the public, on the release of criminal detainees
Minister of Climate Change, Chris Bowen calls out the opposition for not having a policy on climate change, does he forget he's the one on government?
The Quick Quiz
Sutherland Shire Local News
What's on across the Shire
Plus sooo much more!

On the show this week

The changes to Vaping Laws
The Annual Australia Day Drama has begun
Micky Mouse Copyright
Woke TikTok continues to go preferred pronoun crazy
A new permission trend where one hairdresser is asking clients if it's ok to touch their hair...
As well as the Quick Quiz
Sutherland Shire Local News
What's on across the Shire
Plus sooo much more!

On the Show this week:- The end of year list of which politicians are the most trusted and least trusted- Police warn against drink driving on New Years Eve- Another sleeping study has revealed how we should sleep at night - naked or clothed- The Quick Quiz- Sniffing women tears makes men less aggressive- The men shortage in SydneyPlus so much more!

On the Show this week: - The House Band are in to sing Christmas Songs- Update on the latest fro Donald Trump- A look into how a local charity is being charged to use council sidewalk space to feed the needy in the Shire.- NASA releases new images of Uranus's rings- The Quick Quiz- Shire Local NewsPlus So Much More!

On the show this week:

Engadine Rural Fire Brigade Talk Fire Safety For SummerSecret Ministerial Powers Added To Labor's Misinformation BillThe Quick Quiz2023's Top Google Searches in AustraliaUK Men Are Gross!

On the show this week:

Labor's Christmas Cost-Of-Living Plan Involves HamFrance Calls On Australia To Go NuclearThe Quick QuizHow TO Get A Good Night SleepAustralia Post Stop Daily DeliveriesChicken Snitty Price To Go UpWhy It Pays To Vote… For Yourself In An ElectionPlus so much more

On the show this week:

Labor Polling DeclinesWhat's the Latest With The Voice After The VoiceSutherland Shire NewsColes and Wollies Price GougingWeird Male Beauty Standards With Mewing"Imported Dog Food" Served On PlaneCuddling Cows The Latest Therapy TrendPlus So Much More

On the show this week:

HUGE news wrap up of the weekCommunity Watch: Dandelion Support NetworkSutherland Shire NewsThe Quick QuizJoe Biden's Thanksgiving BlunderScientists Crack The Mystery of the Red Wine HeadachePlus so much more!

Opening the show this week:

We take a look at the proposed school student walk out to go protest the Palestine-Israel war
Cost of living gets a look in as we launch our new Shire Community Watch Segment
The latest Sutherland Shire Local News and What's on in The Shire
The quick quiz
Horror dating stories
A viral TikTok video of a woman who got her boyfriends name tattooed to her forehead and why
Plus.. don't worry about snakes on the plane, be more worried about horses on a plane!

On the Show this week:

The Quick Quiz
Why kissing beards is dirty!
When is the best time to put your Christmas tree up
Compare The Market join to talk the RBA's recent interest rate rise and the effect it will have
Sutherland Shire's One Meal food bank organisation talk Sydney's "Hidden Food Crisis" and how the Shire is being affected
so much more

The one and only Marcia Hines joins us on The Troy Murphy Show to chat her remarkable career spanning five decades, new music, he upcoming show at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland and so much more!

On The Troy Murphy Show this week:

Bearly Believable: Chinese Zoo Denies Bear Costume Conspiracy!
Mum Sparks Outrage with Son’s ‘Alpha Mael’ Name Choice
We’re all getting uglier with each passing generation, find out why!
What day and time is the best time to send and email
Turns out UFOs, UAPs, and Potential Extraterrestrial life forms could be true! I swear I am not wearing a tin foil hat, you won’t want to miss this story!
so much more,

William Shackel from Nuclear for Australia joins The Troy Murphy Show for an in-depth chat into why the Australian Albanese Labor Government needs to lift the ban on nuclear for a net zero future in Australia

On The Troy Murphy Show this weekL:

Baby Pigeons, are they real? Find out!
We discuss THAT book by Yumi Stynes being sold at Big W teaching kids as young as 8 about EVERYTHING there is to know about “adult cuddles” and more.
A look behind the curtain on the world of community radio
so much more

William Shackel from Nuclear for Australia joins The Troy Murphy Show for an in-depth chat into why the Australian Albanese Labor Government needs to lift the ban on nuclear for a net zero future in Australia

In the show this week:

Math experts claim to have discovered the perfect swear word
Maths experts claim to have discovered the perfect swear word.
social media giants and lawyers speak out against the Albanese Labor governments Misinformation and Disinformation proposed laws.
and The Troy Murphy Show's Phycologist, Carly Dober phones in to talk about the physiological effects the Voice to Parliament debate.

On the show this week:

Australia’s Queen of Pop, Marcia Hines phones in for a chat!
Plus the latest money saving trend - ‘hot-bedding’
The benefits of red wine in the bedroom
What not to do in the Shower Plus so much more

On the show this week:

In weird wacky and wonderful news we take a look at a wedding showdown of family traditions versus rules.

A Melbourne renter who was booted from his residence for being a hermit

A woman who texted a man 159,000 times after JUST ONE DATE!

And a man who asked a woman out on a date, by adding her to Facebook whilst he was robbing her at gun point

We'll take a postive look at all we know to date about the aboriginal voice to parliament

New woke-free schools popping up around australia

Gambling Advertising reforms

And the BIG story at the end of the show, the new laws being discussed that will regulate digital platforms who publish misinformation and disinformation... and how this is disastrous for our rights!

In the news that broke today, we explore a range of stories making headlines worldwide. From declassified intelligence on the Wuhan Institute of Virology to Australia's military support for Ukraine, technical issues at Commonwealth Bank, cultivated meat approval in the US, a controversial Pride Parade chant, and proposed emissions rules for historic pizza joints in New York City.

In the news today. we discover the internal chaos within Russia as the leader of the Wagner Group strikes a deal with the Kremlin, leading to a mercenary retreat. Explore Australia's new legislation to combat misinformation and the potential fines Twitter faces. Unravel the heated battle between the Albanese government and the Greens party over social housing, with implications for an early election. Get up to speed on the urgency to achieve net zero emissions in Australia by 2038. We'll also discuss the Indigenous Voice referendum, the streaming surge of Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' and the massive rain band soaking Australia. Tune in for all these stories and more in this action-packed episode of our podcast!

Join us for a riveting episode of Current Affairs Unplugged as we delve into the serious, weird, and even some good news stories making headlines today. We begin by exploring the rising struggle of Australian households to pay their electricity bills amidst falling temperatures and increasing prices. As winter bites harder, advocates call for a coordinated response from the energy industry, governments, and energy market bodies to address the growing crisis.

In a race against time, we then turn our attention to the intense search for the missing Titan submersible and its passengers. As the clock ticks and hopes dwindle, cutting-edge underwater search vehicles join the rescue mission, but experts warn of the challenges ahead.

Next, we unravel the confusion surrounding the Australian Labor Party's proposed Voice to parliament, causing accusations and demands for clarification from opposition MPs. As the Voice suffers from a sore throat, its purpose, limitations, and role in sensitive debates are called into question.

Shifting gears, we discuss the passionate campaign of young Australians to lower the voting age to 16. These determined activists argue that 16 and 17-year-olds deserve a voice in shaping their future, going beyond social media activism to cast real votes.

Prepare for a surprise twist as we uncover a recent study ranking Australian cities based on their resilience in a zombie apocalypse. From Brisbane's top-notch survival score to Hobart's less-than-ideal ranking, we explore the peculiar side of preparedness.

In a clash between e-commerce giant Amazon and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, allegations of deceptive practices emerge, shedding light on the use of "dark patterns" to enroll customers in paid subscriptions. We examine the legal battle and Amazon's defense amidst claims of manipulation. On a lighter note, we bring you the unexpected collaboration between Twisties and Donut King, resulting in a limited-time cinnamon doughnut-flavored twist to the snack aisle. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized with this unconventional snack combo!

Lastly, we share some good news for fans of the beloved Toy Story franchise. Disney Pixar confirms that Toy Story 5 is in the works, bringing back Woody and Buzz for another adventure. Join us as we discuss the anticipation surrounding the return of these iconic characters and what lies ahead for the beloved toy gang.

On The Troy Murphy Show this week:

Play 'Guess That Song'

We celebrate international Kissing day with Relationship and Body Language Expert, Katia Loisel!

The referendum for the Voice parliament has begun, and the yes vote has tripped first out of the gate, we discuss that in depth!

Plus a look at the serious and the weird wacky and wonderful news that broke this week!

Available to podcast through apple podcasts and spotify.

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'Guess That Song'

In Weird News

A woman who woke up at her funeral
Potato Chips the latest victim of the cost of living crisis
non-alcoholic on the rise in Australia

In Serious News

Poll: Support for The Voice drops
Covid "patient zero" revealed
London Mayor bans staff from using the words “male” and “female"

All that and so much more, tonight from 7pm on 2SSR 99.7FM and available to podcast through Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aussie Women Battle Period Poverty as Cost of Dignity Soars
Naked iPhones Become the Latest Status Symbol
Science reveals the best way for men to pee
The Housing Crisis with Federal Member for Hughes, MP Jenny Ware
And the joy of saying "I told you so!"

All that and so much more, tonight from 7pm on 2SSR 99.7FM and available to podcast through apple podcasts and Spotify.

On The Troy Murphy Show this week:

The perfect way to brew your tea according to science
The latest warnings about AI technology, coming from the people who invented it!
How much can you expect your power bills to increase come July 1
The most datable and least datable star signs
And in the weird wacky and wonder news from around the world million dogs and Melbourinan tree lovers

All that and so much more, tonight from 7pm on 2SSR 99.7FM and available to podcast through apple podcasts and Spotify.

On the Show this week:

A baby has been born to 3 parents
Are mid-day sleepos good for you
When is the best time to shower
US politics gets a look in with the latest Trump News!
Plus the weirs and wacky news from around the world breaking this week
- so much more

Federal Member for Hughes Jenny Ware joins The Troy Murphy Show to talk about the Wednesday night forum on The Voice referendum she hosted for the Hughes electorate.

This week on the show:

Modern Art that is simply Bananas!
The new Christopher Robin adults only remake
Will you pledge your allegiance to King Charles?
The REAL reason behind the tobacco tax increase and the ban on vaping… it's not for your heath!

Ahead of their The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland stop off on May 19 as part of their The Distraction tour. Shane Dundas (the better half) of The Umbilical Brothers spoke with The Troy Murphy Show about what audiences can expect as part of the show, and how he feels about being called "the bald brother'.

On the Show this week:

We chat to Shane Dundas one half of the world famous umbilical brothers ahead of their tour stop off in the Shire on May 19 at The Pavilion Arts Centre
We’ll take a look at scientific research, in a fun way that suggest eating fried food, like hot chips is making us depressed!
The crazy message a boss had for his staff that send reddit into a spin
We’ll take a look at US politics and the anouncement of Biden running for a second term
The latest comsetic trend for men
- so much more

On the Show this week:

Phycologist Carly Dober joins us to talk Narcisists and not only how to identify them but how to deal with them
We’ll talk the latest drama with Bluey
A BayWatch Reboot
Exploding Cows
the weird stuff people do in the shower
The TTMS Radio drama is back for another week
- so much more

The nine personality traits of a narcissist with Headspace App Psychologist, Carly Dober.

On the show this week:

Carly Dober from the Head Space App chats 'The Winter Blues'
We ask are Ferby's planning on taking over?
We’ll take a look at this weeks stupid criminals
Trump NFTs and how much they're worth
The Weird, Wacky and wonderful news from around the world
- so much more

Do you get the Winter Blues? Did you know that it is clinically a form of depression?Psychologist, Carly Dober joins The Troy Murphy Show to chat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression, how to identify it and the ways you can best combat the dreaded winter months.

A pregnant woman charged with murder and jailed in Florida wants out of prison on the grounds that her unborn baby is innocent and “held unlawfully,”

Before they take the stage at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland, Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone join The Troy Murphy Show to talk about their unique and surreal circus and street theatre performance art show.

Air Play is a circus-style adventure of two siblings journeying through a surreal world, transforming ordinary objects into uncommon beauty. Fabrics dance in the wind, balloons have a mind of their own, confetti turns into the night sky, and an enormous canopy of hovering silk forever alters their future.For tickets and more information visit: https://thepavilionarts.au/event/air-play/

On the show this week:

NRL Tipping starts, Cale from Friday night live will be phone in so we can talk our tips this week
Circus show Airplay is coming to the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland tomorrow, with extra shows over the weekend we chat to show preformers and creators Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone
AND THE BIG ONE! We saw the first elimations from Australian Idol on Monday night, Audience and Judge favourite Jacey Fox joins us for a chat anbout his idol experience!

After the devastating live elimination round, where we saw two contestants go home from the Australian Idol top 12. Audience and judge favourite, Jasey Fox joins The Troy Murphy Show to talk about his experience on the show, LGBT+ representation on Australian TV, picturing the judges naked, and what's next for the talented Sydneysider.

Last week we saw, Roald Dahl's books get the "Sensitivity Readers" text eraser treatment, this week, its author, Ian Flemming's James Bond books of which the highly loved and successful James Bond movie franchise is based.

According to reports Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, the company that owns the literary rights to the author’s work, commissioned a review by sensitivity readers of the classic texts under its control.

Find out what's being changed and why!

If you haven't seen the footage, during the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night on Oxford Street in Sydney, Former Greens, now Independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe was seen laying down on the street putting a temporary stop to the parade.

The spectators, spectacularly booed her action, before she was eventually moved on and removed from the event at the request of Mardi Gras organisers.

Roald Dahl's classic books will now be republished without 'woke' editing after a huge public backlash saw publishers, Puffin reverse their decision.

On the show this week

How many Australians are owed money by their mates?
Cigarette Style warning labels coming to a meat packet near you
We’ll jump on the Roald Dahl bandwagon issue
In weird, wacky and wonderful news from around the world we look at a Japanese Mermaid, US election voting fraud, AI technology
- so much more

The new list of proposed words to be banned in the name of not causing offence
We’ll royal watch this week
as well as look at the recelnty releast list of the highest paid celebs of 2022 - suprisingly there are top earners who make the top 2 positions
In weird, wacky and wonderful news, McDonalds has found itself in a spot of bother, China has trained squirrels to search for drugs and a Zoo in Baltimore had the best Valentine's Day promotion EVER!

On the show this week

US President Donald Trump joins us on the show for a chat
We take a look at a study just released that shows Australians won’t help fellow aussies who don’t align with them
The new flavours of Hot Cross Buns that Coles is releasing

It's back to school time! And as parents celebrate sending their kids back, we talk to back to school expert, and my niece, 6 year-old, Halle Murphy.In weird, wacky and wonderful news, we look the return of the Dodo, the Spice Girls and a woman who stole $1.5 million in chicken wings from a school.We'll look at the disrespectful protest of Cardinal George Pell's funeral+ so much more!

We will also take a deep dive in-depth look into the rise of Sovereign Citizenship

And the latest news on the voice to parliament and why we believe that what is going on in the Northern Territory will damage Labor's chance of passing this referendum.

Men With Sports Cars Really Are Trying To Make Up For Something, Study Confirms
Is JK Rowling really Transphobic, yeah that old one, it’s doing the rounds again so, we’re look at the facts!
the court of public opinion is in session as we take a look at US politics
In weird news, we’ll take about how cake in the work place is believed to be as bad as passive smoking.
- so much more!

On the show this week:

A Film Critic who’s review on Avatar: The Way of Water, is so politically correct it’s laughable, it involves criticism on blue people being played by white actors
In the court of public opinion we bring the gavel down on Prince Harry And Megan Markle,
Serious hats on for the Indigenous Voice To Parliament Update

We look at what Americans got stuck inside them in 2022
Well take a quick, but important look at the latest Covid news
How clean is your body? Chances are it’s not as clean as you think

And our weekly regulars

Local Shire News
Along with, Have Your Say
Some Of The Strange News Stories That You May Have Missed This Week
so much more

On the show this week:

Crazy US Airport Stories is back this week
The Andrew Tate v Gretta Thunberg social media smackdown
Ugandan farmer finally decides to stop adding to his family because his ‘income has become lower with the rising cost of living’
The Weekly Quiz
Local Shire News
Have Your Say
Some Of The Strange News Strories That You May Have Missed This Week
so much more

On the show this week:

Doctor Claims ‘Fat Santas’ Should be Banned
Elon Musk To Resign As Twitter CEO
Have Your Say - Is It Wrong To Ask Guests To Bring A Dish To Christmas Lunch?
Some Of The Strange News Stories That You May Have Missed This Week
Man with WWI explosive lodged in his rectum sparks bomb scare, hospital evacuation
The Troy Murphy Show House Band sing Christmas songs
so much more

On the show this week:

Psychic predicts what will happen in 2023
Bali backflips on bonkin-ban
Mariah Carey Christmas ban
Parent names child Wednesdaigh after TV character Wednesday
On a serious note, will take a look a look at the latest from the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and how the government is potentially setting it up to fail
Local Shire News
so much more

On the show this week:

The latest alleged health report of Russian President vladimir putin
Are we doing Christmas Advent Calendars wrong?
What regrets a Mother Who Tattooed Her Eyeballs Blue And Purple has
The latest on Bali criminalising Adult relations outside of marriage
the latest from the climate protesters
So much more!

Darryl O’Donnell, CEO of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations joins The Troy Murphy Show to talk HIV in Australia for World AIDS Day 2022.