It’s the sharp end of a national failure. Craig Gear (CEO of Older Persons Advocacy Network) unpacks why 2,500 medically fit Australians can’t leave the hospital: there simply isn't a bed for them. Gear discusses the immense strain on families, the workforce crisis, and the "investability" of the sector according to the latest CBRE Seniors Living Report.

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It&rsquo;s the sharp end of a national failure.&nbsp;Craig Gear (CEO of Older Persons Advocacy Network) unpacks why 2,500 medically fit Australians can&rsquo;t leave the hospital: there simply isn't a bed for them. Gear discusses the immense strain on families, the workforce crisis, and the "investability" of the sector according to the latest CBRE Seniors Living Report.
Listen to Bill Woods live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 7pm Friday - on 2GB Sydney, 4BC Brisbane, and network radio stations across Australia

Nights reviews the day’s news and current affairs, follow breaking news of the night and push a unique brand of talk radio beyond sunset and through the night.

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Why 1 in 10 Hospital Beds are Occupied by Aged Care Patients

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>

The Weekend Gig Guide with Wilko - 12 March 2026

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley.

On Tonight's Show:
News Hour with Terry Barnes
Camping & Off Roading with The Duck
Wilko's Gig Guide
Brain Game
Words with Kel Richards
Tomorrow's Headlines
Health Update with Dr Ross Walker
Cruising and Travel with Richard Davey
Europe Report with Mimi Becker, 9NEWS

Credits:

Host: John Stanley
Executive Producer: Charlie Meller
Producer: Chelsea Ashwood
Technical Producer: Dylan Caple
Publisher: Nine Radio

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley.
On Tonight's Show:
<ul>
<li>News Hour with Terry Barnes</li>
<li>Camping &amp; Off Roading with The Duck</li>
<li>Wilko's Gig Guide</li>
<li>Brain Game</li>
<li>Words with Kel Richards</li>
<li>Tomorrow's Headlines</li>
<li>Health Update with Dr Ross Walker</li>
<li>Cruising and Travel with Richard Davey</li>
<li>Europe Report with Mimi Becker, 9NEWS</li>
</ul>
Credits:
Host: John Stanley Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple Publisher: Nine Radio

FULL SHOW | Nights With John Stanley - Thursday 12 March 2026

Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

 

Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.


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

Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.
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Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.
 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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