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Nick Cater- The lucky culture

Australians are known for being easy going, free and sometimes classesless. Migrant and television producer Nick Cater has written a book called The Lucky Culture and says Australians need greater gratitude for what they have. He also examines what place God has in the land down under.

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Tim Costello- Maintaining the aid

There are fears of yet another federal budget setback to Australia’s commitment to ramp up foreign aid funding. CEO of World Vision Tim Costello talks about the achievements of aid programs over the past ten years. He says we need to speak up to maintain aid funding and take a stand for the type of country we want to live in.

Jim and Lyle- Changing of the guard

After thirteen years in the top job, Australian Christian Lobby Managing Director Jim Wallace will step down and be replaced by Chief of Staff Lyle Shelton. They both talk about the new direction and future of the ACL.

Mark Hadley- A Place to Call Home

It’s being dubbed the Aussie version of Downton Abbey. TV critic Mark Hadley talks about new drama A Place to Call Home. He says it’s all about where we feel most accepted and shines a spotlight on societal intolerance.

Elka Whalan- Sporting highs and lows

Sports guru Elka Whalan talks about the extreme highs and lows in Australian sport at present. She talks about the importance of support for athletes and says negative energy can be detrimental both physically and mentally.

Melinda Tankard Reist- Stopping the sexploitation

The increasing number of hyper-sexualised messages is giving children distorted views of their bodies and sexuality. Author and advocate for children Melinda Tankard Reist is campaigning for censorship of these messages. She says there’s an increasing pressure on children to grow up quicker and this leads down a road of destruction and unhealthy living.