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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Monday, 22nd June
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Today at 9:08 AM

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‘They should be named’ - Clinton Maynard calls for teens behind shocking train attack to be identified
‘They should be named’ - Clinton Maynard calls for teens behind shocking train attack to be identified episode artwork
Today at 6:45 AM

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.

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New poll shows One Nation could win more than 60 seats
New poll shows One Nation could win more than 60 seats episode artwork
Today at 5:44 AM

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

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Friday, 19th June
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Last Friday at 8:48 AM

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How Lou Reed left a lasting surprise for Icehouse’s Iva Davies
How Lou Reed left a lasting surprise for Icehouse’s Iva Davies episode artwork
Last Friday at 7:10 AM

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. 

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'Definitely doesn't work' – Shark expert slams beach culls
'Definitely doesn't work' – Shark expert slams beach culls episode artwork
Last Friday at 6:33 AM

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

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‘Complete rip-off’ – The outrageous double-digit premium hikes hitting Aussie consumers
‘Complete rip-off’ –  The outrageous double-digit premium hikes hitting Aussie consumers episode artwork
Last Friday at 5:53 AM

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".

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Thursday, 18th June
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Last Thursday at 10:15 AM

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Peter Ford gives a detailed report on Molly Meldrum's health condition
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Last Thursday at 7:51 AM

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

 

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NSW Budget – Treasures promises lower debt and stabilised finances
NSW Budget – Treasures promises lower debt and stabilised finances episode artwork
Last Thursday at 6:50 AM

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.

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'100,000 more' - Clinton Maynard exposes the truth in the latest migration numbers
'100,000 more' - Clinton Maynard exposes the truth in the latest migration numbers episode artwork
Last Thursday at 5:52 AM

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.

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Wednesday, 17th June
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Last Wednesday at 9:23 AM

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2GB special report from the floor of the state's vital emergency hub
2GB special report from the floor of the state's vital emergency hub episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 8:14 AM

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.

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‘What’s offensive about it?’ – Lucy Zelić backs Pauline Hanson’s vision for a ‘monocultural’ Australia
‘What’s offensive about it?’ –  Lucy Zelić backs Pauline Hanson’s vision for a ‘monocultural’ Australia episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:07 AM

Speaking on Sydney Now, Lucy Zelic 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."

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Minister Paul Scully clarifies what ‘affordable housing’ actually means for Sydney
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Last Wednesday at 6:41 AM

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.

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Tuesday, 16th June
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Last Tuesday at 8:20 AM

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Liberal Party goes conservative to win back One Nation voters
Liberal Party goes conservative to win back One Nation voters episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 7:23 AM

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

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Clinton Maynard says it’s time for the Liberal Party to split
Clinton Maynard says it’s time for the Liberal Party to split episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 6:14 AM

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".

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Monday, 15th June
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06/15/2026

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Jonno Duniam opens up about his shock exit from politics
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06/15/2026

Listen to the full interview with Jonnon Duniam.

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'PM has to step up' - Albanese urged to extend fuel excise cut
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06/15/2026

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BREAKING - Major update on Coogee shark attack victim
BREAKING - Major update on Coogee shark attack victim episode artwork
06/15/2026

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

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The Angels joins Sydney Now live in studio.
The Angels joins Sydney Now live in studio. episode artwork
06/14/2026

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.

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Friday, 12th June
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06/12/2026

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MG's Footy Tips and reaction to Jai Arrow tribute
MG's Footy Tips and reaction to Jai Arrow tribute episode artwork
06/12/2026

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

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'Younger and dumber' - Former Strikeforce Raptor detective's insight into organised crime surge
'Younger and dumber' - Former Strikeforce Raptor detective's insight into organised crime surge episode artwork
06/12/2026

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.

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'I developed a problem' - Top NRL ref issues statement following bombshell revelation
'I developed a problem' - Top NRL ref issues statement following bombshell revelation episode artwork
06/12/2026

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.

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'They knew' - NRL knew number one referee had gambling problem
'They knew' - NRL knew number one referee had gambling problem episode artwork
06/12/2026

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.

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David Elliott tees off on Albanese
David Elliott tees off on Albanese episode artwork
06/11/2026

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

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Thursday, 11th June
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06/11/2026

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'Emotional' - BWS worker details terrifying shoplifting experiences
'Emotional' - BWS worker details terrifying shoplifting experiences episode artwork
06/11/2026

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.

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'Despicable act' - Mal Lanyon denies organised crime out of control
'Despicable act' - Mal Lanyon denies organised crime out of control episode artwork
06/11/2026

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

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Wednesday, 10th June
Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Wednesday, 10th June episode artwork
06/10/2026

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'Belfast ablaze' - Lucy and Clinton on the harrowing scenes out of Belfast
'Belfast ablaze' - Lucy and Clinton on the harrowing scenes out of Belfast episode artwork
06/10/2026

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

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'For and against' - MPs tee off on medicinal cannabis road rule change
'For and against' - MPs tee off on medicinal cannabis road rule change episode artwork
06/10/2026

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

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'Come back later' - Elderly man details appalling treatment by big four bank
'Come back later' - Elderly man details appalling treatment by big four bank episode artwork
06/10/2026

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

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Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Tuesday, 9th June
Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard 🚗🏙️📻- Tuesday, 9th June episode artwork
06/09/2026

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MG reveals his NRL finals prediction
MG reveals his NRL  finals prediction episode artwork
06/09/2026

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.

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'I was censored!' - Hollie Hughes King's Birthday Facebook ad taken down
'I was censored!' - Hollie Hughes King's Birthday Facebook ad taken down episode artwork
06/09/2026

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.

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'My hero' - Torrington home invasion victim breaks silence
'My hero' - Torrington home invasion victim breaks silence episode artwork
06/09/2026

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

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