With swooping season upon us, there's a worrying disease affecting magpies in Australia that's causing them to suffer short term paralysis.

Bird expert Grainne Cleary joins John to explain what's happening, and why magpies get a bad wrap, and are fantastic birds!

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With swooping season upon us, there's a worrying disease affecting magpies in Australia that's causing them to suffer short term paralysis.
Bird expert Grainne Cleary joins John to explain what's happening, and why magpies get a bad wrap, and are fantastic birds!
Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday-Thursday and 7pm on Fridays on 2GB/4BC

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The worrying disease affecting magpies

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Join 2GB&rsquo;s resident travel expert Richard Davey as he helps you and Richard Davey with the latest news from the world.
 Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

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Are you looking for something to do on a night out this weekend?

Dave 'Wilko' Wilkins joins John Stanley to talk about all the music events going on near you.

You can find more information about all gigs mentioned on the Gig Pig Facebook page here.

Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

Are you looking for something to do on a night out this weekend?
Dave 'Wilko' Wilkins joins John Stanley to talk about all the music events going on near you.
You can find more information about all gigs mentioned on the Gig Pig Facebook page<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GigPigApp/"> here</a>.
Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

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Camping & Off-roading expert The Duck joins John to talk all things camping & travel.


Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

Camping &amp; Off-roading expert The Duck joins John to talk all things camping &amp; travel.
 Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

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