Sydney Now - Highlights

The legendary singer behind American Pie Don McLean is set to return to Aussie shores to celebrate 55 years of the iconic song.

Allegra Spender has told Clinton Maynard that the newly formed Community Strong Australia Party will aim to bring more people with real-world experience into politics.

Clinton has been left pleasantly surprised by the Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush's stance on mandatory sentencing.

MG is back with his NRL tips for Round 17.

Australian Chef de Mission, 6x gold medalist and former Olympian Anna Meares has opened up on the financial pressures elite athletes face and what the AOC is doing to help, she's also revealed how she struggled.

Clinton Maynard has slammed Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender for the formation of a new political party, Community Strong Australia.

Lucy, in her regular Straight Shooter's segment, has unpacked what is hurting Pauline Hanson's cause.

Clinton Maynard has issued Chris Bowen a reminder to do his job.

Pauline Hanson has made a surprising revelation about the Socceroos as she continues to make her stance on monoculture clear.

Former Moree mayor Katrina Humphries has revealed she's now a check-out chick and what country NSW's reaction to One Nation really is!

Clinton Maynard has called out Anthony Albanese after the Prime Minister went on the attack against the Liberal Leader, Angus Taylor, in Question Time, referencing a meeting between senior Liberals ahead of a funeral

The Minns government have unveiled their final state budget ahead of next year's State Election, which will see transport fares paused and vehicle registration cut for the next 12 months.

Terrified passengers watched on as violence erupted aboard a Sydney Trains service over the weekend, after a man was allegedly attacked for confronting a group of teenagers about their loud music.

Michael Pachi joined Sydney Now to discuss the new poll results. 

Clinton Maynard sat down with Icehouse frontman Iva Davies to track his incredible journey from classical oboist to rock icon, ahead of the band’s highly anticipated tour kickoff outside the Sydney Opera House. 

Shark researcher Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff says beach culling is a failure and wants Australia to completely rethink shark safety.

Clinton Maynard has slammed the government's "mad decision" to cut senior health rebates alongside the insurance industry's double-digit premium hikes, labeling the surging costs a complete consumer "rip-off".

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has given a detailed update on Molly Meldrum, following several new reports on his health condition.   

New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey defends his government's upcoming budget, addressing key economic issues such as fiscal discipline, infrastructure funding, small business relief for the Great Western Highway closure, and changes to land tax.

2GBs Clinton Maynard has spoken out about the government's political spin on the latest migration figures, arguing that the intake is still well above standard historical levels.

Reporting live from the Tuggerah operations floor, Maynard chats to Police Link Command Director Christie Walters about the calm demeanor, intense multi-skilling, and psychological support systems required for emergency call-takers handling thousands of New South Wales crisis calls daily.

Speaking on Sydney Now, Lucy Zelić has questioned the backlash surrounding Pauline Hanson’s recent National Press Club address, defending the One Nation leader’s assertion that Australia is fundamentally a "monocultural nation."

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully defends the state's high-density housing push, focusing on the 8,500-home Bays West project and development in middle-ring areas like Canada Bay.

Dr Kevin Donnelly - Author & Education Expert joined Sydney Now. 

Sydney Now host Clinton Maynard thinks the Liberal Party should split in half because there are people within the party "pulling in completely different directions".

Listen to the full interview with Jonnon Duniam.

Listen to the full health update on Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart. 

Guitarist John Brewster and singer Nick Norton joined Clinton Maynard live in studio to perform their iconic song Am I Ever Going To See Your Face Again.

NRL legend Mark Geyer has shared his footy tips for Round 15 and reacted to the South's touching tribute to Jai Arrow.

Former gangbuster Deb Wallace has shared her insight into the current organised crime surge and what she thinks the police need to do it bring it under control.

Number one NRL referee Ashley Klein has issued a statement following a bombshell revelation that he had a gambling problem relating to horse and greyhound racing.

BREAKING NEWS NRL's number one referee Ashley Klein had been allowed to continue officiating the league's biggest games despite gambling away hundreds of thousands of dollars.   There is no suggestion that Klein has ever acted inappropriately while officiating or breached any NRL regulations.

David Elliott joins Clinton Maynard for his straight shooter segment every Thursday.

Alex from the BWS store in Ashfield Mall has detailed to Clinton Maynard the repeat thefts she's been a victim of, as management changes left her store with a skeleton crew. What's worse is that management has allegedly told her to get over the trauma of being subjected to the thefts.

Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has denied that the NSW Police Force is not in control after a surge in gangland shootings in Sydney.

GRAPHIC Lucy Zelić and Clinton have reacted to the horrific scenes coming out of Belfast.

Liberal MP for Oatley Mark Courie and Legalise Cannabis Party MP Jeremy Buckingham have outlined their stance on driving with medicinal cannabis.

An elderly man has detailed the appalling treatment he experienced while attempting to deposit money at a bank in Newtown.

It's Teamlist Tuesday! NRL legend Mark Geyer weighs in on the bid by Israel Folau to come back to the NRL and who he believes will make finals.

Hollie Hughes has told Clinton Maynaard she's been left stunned by a bizarre decision by Facebook to take down her King's Birthday ad for breaching standards.

One of the victims of the Trorrington home invasion has broken her silence.

NRL legend Mark Geyer is back for another round of tips!

Chair of the National Trauma Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Dr John Crozier has warned Clinton Maynard people will die if the NSW government allows people to drive with medicinal cannabis in their system.

Invasive Species Council chief executive Jack Gough has detailed how the largest ever seizure of illegal exotic cockroaches from a commercial breeder has prevented a potential spread of disease and ecological disaster.

David Elliott has slammed alleged ADF personnel changing their gender to bypass the basic fitness assesment.

Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Kellie Sloane have reacted to the largest change to drug driving laws since they were first introduced.

Clinton Maynard has called out the ABC for refusing to address questions directed to it over Grace Tame's new podcast, including how much the taxpayer is set to pay.

Lucy Zelić has unveiled the KPIs all politicians must meet in order to receive bonuses and to work in specific portfolios.

2GB caller Stuart has been left without a car and without thousands of dollars after his car was hit by a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit.    Sam Macedone from Macedone Lawyers has revealed what Stuart's rights are and what someone should do if they find themselves in this situation.