• Hasta mañana
    Jun 26 2026

    In this final edition of From Pillar to Post, Noah and Martin reflect on the 'greatest hits' of the podcast. Be sure to check out all previous episodes of the podcast for the full interviews featured here.

    Many thanks to the collaborators across the country since we began From Pillar to Post in April 2025!

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • What happened to the rise of women's sport in Australia?
    Jun 19 2026

    As football fans are fixed to the Men's FIFA World Cup in North America, many communities in Australia are wondering what happened to the funding promised following the Women's competition in 2023.

    Featuring: Emma Setterfield-Smith (BayFM), Emma Griffin (Female Football Co-ordinator, Football NSW) and Kerry Turner (Manager of Partnerships and Participation, NSW Office for Sport)

    Presented and produced - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • What makes an activist?
    Jun 11 2026

    Conflict on the other side of the world is quickly brushed off in Australia.

    But that’s not the way many Australians feel, especially with the current conflicts in the Middle East, pushing a number to take an active role in delivering aid to Gaza.

    So what does it take to step out?

    Featuring: Neve & Kate O'Connor, Gemma, Suzie & Patrick O'Toole

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • How much do black market cigarettes cost?
    Jun 5 2026

    If you’re a smoker it’s probably somewhere in the ballpark of $15.

    But even non-smokers are paying for the missed tax on legal cigarettes.

    With the ever-increasing tobacco excise pushing up the cost of cigarettes past $50 a pack, is it any wonder that the illicit tobacco trade is rapidly growing as tax income from tobacco is falling.

    Featuring: Jacob Shteyman (AAP Federal Politics & Economics Reporter)

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • A future with no one to build it: how do we overcome generational workforce shortages?
    May 29 2026

    How can we train enough electricians to meet the exponential increase in demand as the country moves towards electrification of our industries, businesses, and homes.

    Featured: Michael Wright (Electrical Trades Union, National Secretary)

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • Shark attacks prompt calls for political fixes to tame the ocean
    May 22 2026

    Featured: Cat Holloway (Spark Shoalhaven Editor)

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • Who has been washed out in the budget wash-up?
    May 15 2026

    Another year, another budget. Just what has changed to address inequality?

    Featured: Cassandra Goldie (ACOSS CEO), Matthew Maury (ACFID CEO), Georgie Dent (The Parenthood CEO), David Pocock (ACT Independent Senator)

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins
  • Is 2SER the canary in the coalmine for community radio?
    May 8 2026

    Staff, alumni, presenters, and students are left looking for answers as 2SER confronts possible closure in July. How can the impact of a community radio station be conveyed outside of monetary terms and is this a sign of the times for community broadcasters?

    Featured: Karen Barlow (Chief Politics Reporter, The Saturday Paper), Claire Northey (2SER station manager), Chris Dixon (Macquarie University Dean), James Bennett (UTS Dean), Reece Kinnane (Head of Advocacy and Communications, CBAA)

    Presenter - Noah Secomb
    Producer - Martin Davies

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    14 mins