Saturday Magazine

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.  

So Gay for You: Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All

Kate Moening and Leisha Hailey.

The point is we’re all connected, see? Through love, through loneliness, through one tiny, lamentable lapse in judgment. All of us, in our isolation, we reach out from the darkness, from the alienation of modern life, to form these connections.” – Alice Pies...

Macca and Kenny talk to Angelo Baronessa – Divergent Wealth, on how to understand your tax in your super and Division 296 and proposed changes by ATO; and how that will effect you.

Angelo began his working career in 2013 as a risk insurance consultant, before becoming a licensed Financial Adviser in 2018.

He is highly customer-centric with a strong and comprehensive understanding of financial planning strategies, in particular superannuation, retirement, risk (life insurance), and investments.

During this time, he has provided advice to mums and dads, young people, retirees, well-known CEOs, and even a Senior Federal Mi...

Macca and Kenny talk to Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at the 2016 federal election and re-elected in 2019, 2022 and 2025. He is currently the Special Envoy for Social Cohesion and Assistant Minister for Defence.

Peter is a second generation Australian. His parents migrated from Egypt to Melbourne for a better life. Thanks to the visionary policies of Labor governments, his family had access to public housing, affordable healthcare and a quality education. Peter was able to attend university and forge a career spanning the public and private sectors.

Peter updated...

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Adam Mayers, a member of the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society, coordinating their annual study tour of Cuba, the Southern Cross Brigade. Adam has previously researched Cuban approaches to law, including the 2022 Family Code which legalised same-sex marriage, adoption and the right of paternity to couples using assisted reproductive technologies

Founded in 1979, the Sydney branch of the ACFS holds events, helps coordinate Cuban experts to visit Australia, protests the U.S. blockade of Cuba, and supports the work of the Cuban Embassy and the Cuban Institute for Friendship with...

Kenny and Macca talk to  James Newbury, Shadow Treasurer/Min. Equality, State Member for Brighton, as they discuss the new  ‘Post and Boast Laws’.

The Victorian government is proposing an increase to the jail time for criminals who post about their offences on social media.  The government says there’s been an increase in so-called “post and boast” behaviour, particularly by youth offenders.

Before entering Parliament, James worked in both the private sector and the public sector. In the private sector, as a Group Company Secretary in the financial services industry. In the public sector, at the highes...

Macca and Kenny talk to Kieran Cain-Hall – Associate Director, NAB, Indigenous Business Banking Services. Kieran is a  proud Kamilaroi man from Moree NSW hoping to lead by example and inspire many young Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Experienced Indigenous Banker with a passion for creating pathways, strategy development and driving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability frameworks.

NAB provides specialized banking services and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities, and businesses. This includes a dedicated customer service line, financial products tailored to their needs, and initiatives focused on career development and community support. 

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Macca, Kenny and Paul discuss the latest controversies facing Donald Trump and his (suspected) close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein , the satirical South Park attack on Trump; the humanitarian crisis...

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Executive producer Kenny Hill is back from his overseas adventures and joins Macca and Paul in the studio as they discuss the week that was and what’s coming up on...

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Macca and Aiv talk to Aiv’s colleague, Gabrielle de Vietri, MLC, The Greens, Richmond; What’s Happening in Parliament of Victoria?

Prior to entering Parliament, Gabrielle was the Mayor of Yarra, a contemporary artist and an activist.

In the face of ecological collapse and growing inequality, Gabrielle was prompted to run for parliament to contribute more urgently to the direct solutions to the problems we are facing. Having been inspired by fearless women before her, Gabrielle wanted to see more young, progressive, gender-diverse people in the position to make the bold decisions we need to m...

Macca and Aiv are joined live in the studio by Nikki Amelia from National Australia Bank, as they discuss online and financial scams and how people can protect themselves online.

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Macca and Aiv talk to Georgie Purcell, MLC, Northern Victoria, Animal Justice Party Georgie Purcell is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Northern Victoria Region for the...

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Aiv and Macca are joined live on-air by Journalist and Author, Heken Trinca. Helen’s biography of Madeleine St John was co-winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Non-fiction in 2014....

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This week on Sat Mag, Macca is joined by first time co-host, Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro, their first guest live on air is Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief...

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Is the AUKUS agreement under threat from Trump? Could AUKUS force Australia into an armed conflict with China if the USA goes to war with China? Is the government doing...

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Macca, Paul and John talk to Paul Briggs, a Yorta Yorta leader, been awarded who has been recently,  honorary doctorate by La Trobe University,  for his lifelong dedication to Indigenous empowerment...

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Why doesn’t Australia have a minister or a parliamentary secretary for equality? Why do we an anti-Islam envoy and antisemitism envoy but no Queer or LGBTIQA+ Envoy? What does diplomatic...

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Macca and Paul talk to Angus Crowther – Tanck-Co-Founder + Executive Director-Government, as they discuss Trump’s AUKUS review, Federal Politics issues and what’s happening with John Pesutto and the state...

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John, Paul and Macca talk to Nina Taylor, MP Albert Park, LGBTQIA grants, Minus 18 Ball- Sigrid Thornton New Play-Mother Play coming out after 60   Nina was elected to...

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Our first guest this week is the newly elected Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. Sarah Witty is a foster parent of ten years, a Richmond...

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Fiona and Macca talk to Fr Peter MacLeod-Miller, as they discuss the controversial topic, is the Anglican Church Dying? Father Peter Macleod-Miller is the rector of St Matthews Anglican Church...

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Macca ad Fiona talk to Jackie Turner – Director Trans Justice Project, as of July 1, 2025 – Community groups have welcomed key reforms in the NSW Equality Act coming into effect...

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Next up live in the studio Macca and Fiona are joined by Zoe Daniel & Ange Pippos: Life After Federal Politics Speaker, consultant, author, journalist and foreign correspondent, thought leader...

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A slight change of pace now, Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio, by Micaela Drieberg – New CEO of Gender Equity Victoria Micaela, a committed feminist, is...

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Fiona and Macca are joined live on air by Nicholas Reece – Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, is an Australian politician and policy activist, currently serving as the 105th...

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Macca and Fiona’s first guest in the studio this week, Rueben Berg,  a proud Gunditjmara man, and a Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (the Assembly). Rueben  sits...

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This week Macca has a very special co-host, Fiona Patten, Australian politician and activist. She was the leader of Reason Australia (also known as the Reason Party) and was a member of...

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Nevena and Osman talk to Dechlan Brennan, a freelance writer advocating for mental health and welfare reforms in Australia. Originally from Perth, Dechlan is now based in Melbourne and studying...

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Son Vivienne, talks to Nevena and Macca about the latest TGV News. Son is the CEO at Transgender Victoria, a lead advocacy, education and peer support community led organisation and...

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Nevena and Osman talk to Lance Thornswood from NAB as they discuss Pride Month and how the NAB team have been using storytelling to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion

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  Nevena and Osman talk to Osman’s colleague, Scott Mitchell from Lame Stream Media. Lamestream is an independent podcast and newsletter tackling the crisis in media. They cover how the...

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Nevena and Osman talk to Gabriel Shipton,  an Australian film producer, human rights advocate, and founder of The Information Rights Project. As the brother of WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, Gabriel played...

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Nevena and Osman talk to Alex McKinnon, a Sydney-based journalist who has been published in Al Jazeera, the New York Times, the Observer, the Guardian, Gawker, The Outline, Crikey and Overland. Since January 2024...

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Nevena and Osman talk to Ro Allen, Victoria’s Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commissioner about the new Guideline: LGBTIQA+ inclusive workplaces, Employers’ legal duties under the Equal Opportunity Act: https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/static/7fcb64193968112593febb49ecd1ed39/Resource-LGBTIQA-Guideline-18-June-2025.pdf

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Nevena and Osman  Faruqi are in the hosting seats this week. Nevena and Osman discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was. Osman  was the culture news...

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Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.  Book...

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The post Saturday, 21st June, 2025: Frances Atkinson: Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator; Book Reviews: The Eyes of Gaza, Feast While You Can, All Systems Red, The Monkey’s Mask appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Paul and Macca talk to Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at USA Study Centre as they discuss what’s going on in in the USA and the issues facing Trump’s Presidency? Bruce...

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Macca and Paul talk to Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills, Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at...

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Paul and Macca talk to Richard Keane – Living Positive Victoria New aged care act / Advice for GP’s  / New Travel & Migration section of their  website

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Paul and Macca talk to Simon Ruth – CEO Thorne Harbour Health-LGBTIQA+ Health Update

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Macca and Paul talk to Jennifer Parker – Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies UNSW + Expert Asso, National Security College, ANU; How Australia should respond to China’s aggression in the South...

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