Is the era of the iconic Australian department store coming to an end? After nearly 190 years in business, retail giant David Jones is facing intense financial pressure, with sweeping store portfolio reviews and further closures being floated to keep the business afloat. 

Brent speaks with leading retail industry strategist Barry Urquhart about why Aussie shoppers are abandoning traditional department stores, what the loss of major luxury brands means for the brand, and whether David Jones can survive in a world of high living costs and online discount giants. 

Is the era of the iconic Australian department store coming to an end? After nearly 190 years in business, retail giant David Jones is facing intense financial pressure, with sweeping store portfolio reviews and further closures being floated to keep the business afloat. 
Brent speaks with leading retail industry strategist Barry Urquhart about why Aussie shoppers are abandoning traditional department stores, what the loss of major luxury brands means for the brand, and whether David Jones can survive in a world of high living costs and online discount giants.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what’s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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David Jones on the Brink: Store Closures and the Future of Australian Retail

It is the first Tuesday in November—the race that stops the nation! While millions of Australians are placing a casual sweepstake or picking a horse by its jockey silks, serious breeders and punters know that winning a brutal 3,200-metre test comes down to pure genetic science.

In this special Melbourne Cup Day episode, we drop in live to a Cup function to speak with resident veterinarian Dr Andrew Cornwell, owner of Cardiff and Cameron Park Veterinary Hospitals. We uncover how elite bloodlines, stamina genetics, and big-race temperament produce champions—and what casual punters should look for on the racecard!

Key Highlights:


The Blueprint of a Champion: How bloodlines dictate a horse's cardiopulmonary capacity, stamina-to-speed ratio, and calm focus under high-pressure crowd conditions.


Art Meets Genetic Science: How modern breeders pair top-tier stallions and mares using genetic testing to optimize performance while avoiding inbreeding risks.


The Grueling 3,200m Test: Why breeding a true "stayer" requires a unique genetic mix of extreme cardiovascular endurance and explosive final-turn sprint power.


Pedigree Tips for Bettors: How to read a horse's sire line to spot natural distance preference and track condition advantages on Cup Day.

It is the first Tuesday in November&mdash;the race that stops the nation! While millions of Australians are placing a casual sweepstake or picking a horse by its jockey silks, serious breeders and punters know that winning a brutal 3,200-metre test comes down to pure genetic science.
In this special Melbourne Cup Day episode, we drop in live to a Cup function to speak with resident veterinarian Dr Andrew Cornwell, owner of Cardiff and Cameron Park Veterinary Hospitals. We uncover how elite bloodlines, stamina genetics, and big-race temperament produce champions&mdash;and what casual punters should look for on the racecard!
Key Highlights:
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The Blueprint of a Champion: How bloodlines dictate a horse's cardiopulmonary capacity, stamina-to-speed ratio, and calm focus under high-pressure crowd conditions.
</li>
<li>
Art Meets Genetic Science: How modern breeders pair top-tier stallions and mares using genetic testing to optimize performance while avoiding inbreeding risks.
</li>
<li>
The Grueling 3,200m Test: Why breeding a true "stayer" requires a unique genetic mix of extreme cardiovascular endurance and explosive final-turn sprint power.
</li>
<li>
Pedigree Tips for Bettors: How to read a horse's sire line to spot natural distance preference and track condition advantages on Cup Day.
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</ul>

Unlocking the Melbourne Cup: Bloodlines, Genetics & Horse Racing Royalty 

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, concerning figures show that almost half of all eligible women in New South Wales are missing out on free routine mammograms. Despite 1 in 7 women in NSW facing a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, recent data reveals that only 51 per cent of eligible women participated in the free BreastScreen NSW program over 2024–25.

Brent speaks with Cancer Council NSW Cancer Screening Lead, Angelina Belluomo, about why early detection makes treatment far simpler, the common hurdles keeping women from booking, and how taking twenty minutes for a free check can save your life.

Key Highlights:


Concerning Participation Gap: Why 49 per cent of eligible NSW women are skipping vital routine mammograms.


The Power of Early Detection: How screening detects tiny, pre-symptomatic changes long before a lump develops, leading to simpler treatment and better recovery rates.


Free & Accessible Care: Details on free two-yearly screens provided for women aged 50 to 74 (and eligible women in their 40s) with no GP referral required.


Overcoming Fear & Hesitation: Addressing common barriers like busyness, fear of diagnosis, and anxiety about what happens during an appointment.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, concerning figures show that almost half of all eligible women in New South Wales are missing out on free routine mammograms. Despite 1 in 7 women in NSW facing a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, recent data reveals that only 51 per cent of eligible women participated in the free BreastScreen NSW program over 2024&ndash;25.
Brent speaks with Cancer Council NSW Cancer Screening Lead, Angelina Belluomo, about why early detection makes treatment far simpler, the common hurdles keeping women from booking, and how taking twenty minutes for a free check can save your life.
Key Highlights:
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Concerning Participation Gap: Why 49 per cent of eligible NSW women are skipping vital routine mammograms.
</li>
<li>
The Power of Early Detection: How screening detects tiny, pre-symptomatic changes long before a lump develops, leading to simpler treatment and better recovery rates.
</li>
<li>
Free &amp; Accessible Care: Details on free two-yearly screens provided for women aged 50 to 74 (and eligible women in their 40s) with no GP referral required.
</li>
<li>
Overcoming Fear &amp; Hesitation: Addressing common barriers like busyness, fear of diagnosis, and anxiety about what happens during an appointment.
</li>
</ul>

Early Detection Saves Lives: Why Half of NSW Women Are Missing Free Breast Screening

On November 3, 1941, amidst the dark days of World War II, a brand-new commercial radio station launched from Gympie’s Olympia Theatre to keep regional Queensland informed, entertained, and connected. Today, sister station 4GY celebrates an incredible milestone—85 years on the airwaves!

Brent speaks with 4GY BIG Breakfast host Rick Hose about 8.5 decades of regional broadcasting history. From the early era of 8-track tapes and cart machines to modern digital streaming from Geordie Road in Monkland, Rick breaks down how 4GY has served as the heartbeat of the Gympie region, Noosa Shire, the Cooloola Coast, and the Mary Valley—and why local radio remains the ultimate lifeline during floods, fires, and emergency crises.

On November 3, 1941, amidst the dark days of World War II, a brand-new commercial radio station launched from Gympie&rsquo;s Olympia Theatre to keep regional Queensland informed, entertained, and connected. Today, sister station 4GY celebrates an incredible milestone&mdash;85 years on the airwaves!
Brent speaks with 4GY BIG Breakfast host Rick Hose about 8.5 decades of regional broadcasting history. From the early era of 8-track tapes and cart machines to modern digital streaming from Geordie Road in Monkland, Rick breaks down how 4GY has served as the heartbeat of the Gympie region, Noosa Shire, the Cooloola Coast, and the Mary Valley&mdash;and why local radio remains the ultimate lifeline during floods, fires, and emergency crises.

David Jones on the Brink: Store Closures and the Future of Australian Retail

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