The Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector.

These changes include introducing a nationally applied, risk-based framework for assessing special licence applications to ensure consistent decision-making throughout the country.

Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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The Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector.
These changes include introducing a nationally applied, risk-based framework for assessing special licence applications to ensure consistent decision-making throughout the country.
Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles&nbsp;joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
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Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment founder on the Government easing rules for events organisers

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of March 2026, as the price of oil broke the $100 mark, a good discussion on oil supply security and petrol prices.

Then, after a man was pulled from his car and stomped on at a railway crossing Matt and Tyler heard stories of road rage and took a few calls from people who confessed to the red mist rising.

And to finish, a bit of chat about alcohol after a 'longevity doctor' confessed he'd never give up alcohol . 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of March 2026, as the price of oil broke the $100 mark, a good discussion on oil supply security and petrol prices.
Then, after a man was pulled from his car and stomped on at a railway crossing Matt and Tyler heard stories of road rage and took a few calls from people who confessed to the red mist rising.
And to finish, a bit of chat about alcohol after a 'longevity doctor' confessed he'd never give up alcohol .&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2026 

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A suggestion people should fuel-up as they go, with conflict in the Middle East pushing petrol prices higher.

Fighting in the region has led to oil reaching more than $90 USD a barrel, as key shipping routes close and oil-production in the Gulf is cut.

Qatar's Energy Minister warned prices could continue to rise if the fighting goes on.

AA's Fuel spokesperson Terry Collins says the market hasn't seen price increases since the Russia-Ukraine war began, but this is projected to get worse.

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A suggestion people should fuel-up as they go, with conflict in the Middle East pushing petrol prices higher.
Fighting in the region has led to oil reaching more than $90 USD a barrel, as key shipping routes close and oil-production in the Gulf is cut.
Qatar's Energy Minister warned prices could continue to rise if the fighting goes on.
AA's Fuel spokesperson Terry Collins says the market hasn't seen price increases since the Russia-Ukraine war began, but this is projected to get worse.
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Terry Collins: AA fuel spokesperson on the impact of the crisis in the Middle East

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.

Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?

Then to finish the rules of the work fridge. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.
Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?
Then to finish the rules of the work fridge.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026 

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Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment founder on the Government easing rules for events organisers

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