Is your morning collagen coffee actually doing anything for your skin?

Everywhere you look, collagen supplements are being hailed as the "fountain of youth" for people over 50, promising to erase wrinkles and firm up sagging skin. But when you swallow a supplement, does it actually head straight to your face to rebuild your complexion? This week, we sit down with boar…

Can we really sail to the stars on a beam of light?

This week, we’re venturing from the very first paw-prints in orbit to the mind-bending future of interstellar travel. Astronomer David Reneke joins us to reveal how "metajets" could reach Alpha Centauri in our lifetime and why NASA’s massive new Roman Space Telescope is about to turn the lights on …

Is "Good Enough" Good Enough for Your Care?

Most of us have a "don’t want to be a burden" button, especially when it comes to healthcare. But in aged care, your voice isn’t an inconvenience—it’s a protected right. Brent sits down with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb to discuss the bold new national campaign, "Choic…

Apple shake-ups, AI warnings & the wild future of smart living

Brent catches up with tech journalist Stephen Fenech from TechGuide.com.au for a fast-paced look at where technology is heading — and whether it’s moving faster than we can keep up. From leadership rumours at Apple and fresh debate over AI’s impact on human thinking, through to a wave of futuristi…

The Week That Was with Mark Latham — Inflation, unrest & global shocks collide

Brent sits down with Mark Latham for a no-filter run through “The Week That Was” — where cost-of-living pressure, domestic unrest, security failures, and international instability all land on the table at once. From rising inflation driven by global fuel shocks, to violent scenes in Alice Springs,…

Morrison Brief: Culture Flashpoints, Housing Fury & Inflation Pressure

This week on The Morrison Brief, Brent sits down with Jason Morrison for a straight-up catch-up on three issues that are cutting through politics, policy, and everyday cost-of-living pressure. From a Sydney council controversy escalating into a free speech vs safety debate, to a property heavyweig…

 Fibre Isn’t Just “More” — It’s About Getting the Right Mix

We’ve all heard the advice: eat more fibre. But emerging nutrition science suggests that might only be half the story. Fibre isn’t a single nutrient — it’s a broad category of plant-based compounds that behave differently in the gut, influence different bacteria, and may shape everything from dige…

Are You Overpaying for Car Insurance Without Realising It?

What if your car insurance bill is quietly based on driving habits you no longer have? With many Australians driving less than they used to — thanks to remote work, public transport, and lifestyle changes — experts say a simple detail could be costing drivers hundreds of dollars a year. We’re spe…

Lights, Camera, Leonie: Hollywood Shake-Ups, Aussie Breakouts & What’s Trending Now

From billion-dollar media mergers to Robert Irwin taking over US screens, plus the rise of silent discos, slow travel trains, and a possible new film hub in regional NSW — this week’s entertainment landscape is anything but quiet. We’re breaking down the stories reshaping what we watch, where cont…

Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Alcohol Remains Australia’s Biggest Addiction Challenge

It’s legal, socially accepted, and woven into everyday routines — but experts say alcohol is still the leading driver of addiction harm in Australia, and often the last one people recognise in themselves or others. We’re speaking with Janine Walker, Therapist at Southern Highlands Addiction Retrea…