Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress—and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.

Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it’s time to seek professional veterinary support.

Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress&mdash;and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.
Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it&rsquo;s time to seek professional veterinary support.

Home Alone Heartbreak: How to Spot and Stop Separation Anxiety in Your Pets with Dr Claire Jenkins

Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, joins Dave to expose a hidden cost-of-living crisis: nearly half of all Australians—over 13 million people—have gone without the essentials needed for sport, play, and hobbies in the past 12 months.

With 1 in 5 households cutting sports participation and 19% sacrificing food, fuel, or utilities just to cover play costs, families are making brutal trade-offs. Alison breaks down how "play poverty" is driving a surge in screen time and declining mental health, and explains why redirecting $127 million worth of brand-new retail surplus sitting in warehouses straight to families in need is a smart, non-inflationary fix.

Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, joins Dave to expose a hidden cost-of-living crisis: nearly half of all Australians&mdash;over 13 million people&mdash;have gone without the essentials needed for sport, play, and hobbies in the past 12 months.
With 1 in 5 households cutting sports participation and 19% sacrificing food, fuel, or utilities just to cover play costs, families are making brutal trade-offs. Alison breaks down how "play poverty" is driving a surge in screen time and declining mental health, and explains why redirecting $127 million worth of brand-new retail surplus sitting in warehouses straight to families in need is a smart, non-inflationary fix.

Tackling 'Play Poverty': How Redirecting Surplus Goods Helps Aussies Doing It Tough

Food enthusiast Elle Vernon joins David for a new regular segment, Kitchen Hacks, to dive into the absolute wonders of the kitchen's ultimate modern gadget: the air fryer. We look at how this benchtop powerhouse has completely revolutionized weeknight dinners, moving far beyond frozen chips to roast whole chickens, bake desserts, and whip up healthy meals in half the time. Elle shares her top tips, favorite hidden features, and why this appliance has earned a permanent home on every Australian kitchen bench.

Food enthusiast Elle Vernon joins David for a new regular segment, Kitchen Hacks, to dive into the absolute wonders of the kitchen's ultimate modern gadget: the air fryer. We look at how this benchtop powerhouse has completely revolutionized weeknight dinners, moving far beyond frozen chips to roast whole chickens, bake desserts, and whip up healthy meals in half the time. Elle shares her top tips, favorite hidden features, and why this appliance has earned a permanent home on every Australian kitchen bench.

Kitchen Hacks with Elle Veron

Gavin from Lee Rowan's Garden World joins Brent Bultitude for our regular segment, Gardening with Gav, to dig into one of the most popular and versatile climbing plants for Australian yards: the Chinese Star Jasmine. We break down why this fragrant evergreen star is a backyard favorite, from its stunning, sweet-scented white spring blooms to its resilience in tough Aussie conditions.

Gav shares expert tips on how to establish it as a lush green privacy screen, the best ways to train it along fences or wire, and how to keep it thriving through every season.

Gavin from Lee Rowan's Garden World joins Brent Bultitude for our regular segment, Gardening with Gav, to dig into one of the most popular and versatile climbing plants for Australian yards: the Chinese Star Jasmine. We break down why this fragrant evergreen star is a backyard favorite, from its stunning, sweet-scented white spring blooms to its resilience in tough Aussie conditions.
Gav shares expert tips on how to establish it as a lush green privacy screen, the best ways to train it along fences or wire, and how to keep it thriving through every season.

Gardening with Gav: Growing and Training Chinese Star Jasmine

As Halloween festivities wrap up and families enjoy their sweet treats, a critical warning is being issued for pet owners across Australia. New data from telehealth platform VetChat reveals that pet toxicity cases surge by nearly 18% over Halloween weekend, driven by a staggering 217% spike in chocolate poisoning—with most emergency calls coming in the days after Halloween night!

David Wright is joined by veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins to break down why leftover trick-or-treat buckets pose such a huge danger to curious pets. Dr Jenkins explains the dangerous physiological effects of chocolate and the hidden threat of artificial sweeteners like xylitol, reveals the subtle signs that a pet is distressed by Halloween costumes, and outlines essential triage steps owners should take if their dog raids the lolly stash.

As Halloween festivities wrap up and families enjoy their sweet treats, a critical warning is being issued for pet owners across Australia. New data from telehealth platform VetChat reveals that pet toxicity cases surge by nearly 18% over Halloween weekend, driven by a staggering 217% spike in chocolate poisoning&mdash;with most emergency calls coming in the days&nbsp;after Halloween night!
David Wright is joined by veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins to break down why leftover trick-or-treat buckets pose such a huge danger to curious pets. Dr Jenkins explains the dangerous physiological effects of chocolate and the hidden threat of artificial sweeteners like xylitol, reveals the subtle signs that a pet is distressed by Halloween costumes, and outlines essential triage steps owners should take if their dog raids the lolly stash.

Protecting Pets from Halloween Hazards with Dr Claire Jenkins

Nothing beats the taste of fresh, homegrown herbs picked straight from your garden! In this edition of Gardening with Gav, David Wright is joined by local gardening expert Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld to dig into all things herbal.

Whether you have a sprawling backyard patch, a raised garden bed, or just a few small pots on a sunny kitchen windowsill, Gavin breaks down the best ways to get started. From picking the ideal warm-weather herbs to grow right now to smart watering, pruning, and harvesting tips that stop your plants from going to seed too quickly, this episode is packed with practical advice for gardeners of every skill level. Plus, learn simple preserving tricks to keep your harvested herbs fresh for weeks!

Nothing beats the taste of fresh, homegrown herbs picked straight from your garden! In this edition of&nbsp;Gardening with Gav, David Wright is joined by local gardening expert Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld to dig into all things herbal.
Whether you have a sprawling backyard patch, a raised garden bed, or just a few small pots on a sunny kitchen windowsill, Gavin breaks down the best ways to get started. From picking the ideal warm-weather herbs to grow right now to smart watering, pruning, and harvesting tips that stop your plants from going to seed too quickly, this episode is packed with practical advice for gardeners of every skill level. Plus, learn simple preserving tricks to keep your harvested herbs fresh for weeks!

Gardening with Gav: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Fresh Herbs at Home

Think chillies are just about turning up the heat in your cooking, and that growing them at home is a tricky, high-maintenance chore? Think again!

Today on Gardening with Gav, David Wright chats with garden expert Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld to explore the vibrant, fiery world of home-grown chillies. From choosing the right heat level for your palate to planting techniques that guarantee a bumper crop all summer long, Gavin breaks down everything you need to know to get your chilli patch thriving.


Varieties & Heat Levels: Navigating the Scoville scale from mild sweet peppers and jalapenos to blazing habaneros and bird's eyes.


Sun & Soil Essentials: How to position your pots or garden beds to maximize sunlight, drainage, and fruiting.


Feeding for Maximum Harvest: Simple watering and fertilizing tips to prevent blossom end rot and boost yield.


Pest & Care Tips: Keeping common garden bugs away naturally so your chilli plants stay healthy season after season.

If you want to add some serious flavor to your veggie patch and kitchen this season, this is an absolute must-listen.

Think chillies are just about turning up the heat in your cooking, and that growing them at home is a tricky, high-maintenance chore? Think again!
Today on Gardening with Gav, David Wright chats with garden expert Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld to explore the vibrant, fiery world of home-grown chillies. From choosing the right heat level for your palate to planting techniques that guarantee a bumper crop all summer long, Gavin breaks down everything you need to know to get your chilli patch thriving.
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Varieties &amp; Heat Levels: Navigating the Scoville scale from mild sweet peppers and jalapenos to blazing habaneros and bird's eyes.
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Sun &amp; Soil Essentials: How to position your pots or garden beds to maximize sunlight, drainage, and fruiting.
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Feeding for Maximum Harvest: Simple watering and fertilizing tips to prevent blossom end rot and boost yield.
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Pest &amp; Care Tips: Keeping common garden bugs away naturally so your chilli plants stay healthy season after season.
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If you want to add some serious flavor to your veggie patch and kitchen this season, this is an absolute must-listen.

Gardening with Gav – The Wonderful World of Chillies with Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld

It’s that time of the week! Join David Wright and Gavin from Lee Rowan’s Garden World for Gardening with Gav.

This week’s topic: Hydrangeas! Tune in for essential advice on planting, color control, and general care to keep these colorful favorites blooming their best.

It&rsquo;s that time of the week! Join David Wright and Gavin from Lee Rowan&rsquo;s Garden World for Gardening with Gav.
This week&rsquo;s topic: Hydrangeas! Tune in for essential advice on planting, color control, and general care to keep these colorful favorites blooming their best.

Gardening with Gav: The Ultimate Hydrangea Guide

Want a healthier garden without reaching for the chemicals? This week on the show, Dave Wright chats with Gav from Lee Rowan’s Garden Centre about the clever world of companion planting.

By pairing the right plants together, you can naturally deter pests, boost your vegetable yields, and make the most of your garden space. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a few pots on the patio, this episode is packed with practical tips to get your garden working smarter, not harder.

In this episode, we cover:


Best garden buddies: Which plants love growing side-by-side and how they help each other thrive.


Simple combinations: Gav shares easy companion planting ideas that even beginner gardeners can set up this weekend.

Tune in and learn how a little plant teamwork can completely transform your patch!

Want a healthier garden without reaching for the chemicals? This week on the show, Dave Wright chats with Gav from <a href="https://www.leerowans.com.au/">Lee Rowan&rsquo;s Garden</a> Centre about the clever world of companion planting.
By pairing the right plants together, you can naturally deter pests, boost your vegetable yields, and make the most of your garden space. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a few pots on the patio, this episode is packed with practical tips to get your garden working smarter, not harder.
In this episode, we cover:
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Best garden buddies: Which plants love growing side-by-side and how they help each other thrive.
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Simple combinations: Gav shares easy companion planting ideas that even beginner gardeners can set up this weekend.
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Tune in and learn how a little plant teamwork can completely transform your patch!

Gardening with Gav - The Magic of Companion Planting

Got some spare time this long weekend? If you are planning to head outdoors and get your hands dirty, we have got you covered with some simple jobs to keep your patch looking its best.

Dave Wright catches up with Gav from Lee Rowan's Garden Centre to talk about what you should be planting, pruning, and prepping right now. Whether you want to put in some fresh color, tidy up after the cooler months, or get your veggies started for the warmer weather, this chat will give you a great head start.

 

Got some spare time this long weekend? If you are planning to head outdoors and get your hands dirty, we have got you covered with some simple jobs to keep your patch looking its best.
Dave Wright catches up with Gav from <a href="https://www.leerowans.com.au/">Lee Rowan's Garden</a> Centre to talk about what you should be planting, pruning, and prepping right now. Whether you want to put in some fresh color, tidy up after the cooler months, or get your veggies started for the warmer weather, this chat will give you a great head start.
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Gardening with Gav - 2nd October : Gardening Jobs for the Long Weekend

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