Saturday Magazine
Saturday Magazine is JOY 94.9’s longest-running news and current affairs program
Episodes
Nevena and Macca are joined in the studio by Karen Bryant, CEO of Midsumma @midsumma as she updates us on the festival, Pride March in Melbourne, festival highlights, as well as what else happening for the festival in 2026.
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Nevena and Macca are joined live on air by Bruce Wolpe-Snr Fellow US Study Centre, Donald Trump takes Venezuela – is Colombia next? Why does he want Greenland so much and what is this doing to world order?
https://www.ussc.edu.au/trump-takes-out-maduro-but-can-the-democrats-take-out-trump
“Deposing Maduro is one thing. But Trump’s assertion throughout his press conference on the attack that the United States would be ru...
Luke Dennehy, Public relations, Tennis Australia, joins Nevena, Macca and as they discuss the Pride Slam, Australian Open and so much more.
Luke Dennehy is an Australian freelance journalist, media, and PR professional known for his work in entertainment and media, including contributions to Melbourne’s JOY 94.9 radio station and their “Saturday Magazine” show, often discussing media, public relations, and events ...
Macca and Nevena are joined live in the studio as he discusses; his new role as Mayor of the City of Port Phillip; what’s on the agenda for 2026, Pride March, Jet Ski Advocacy and so much more.
Alex brings extensive experience from both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He founded and ran a consulting business for nearly a decade before transitioning into strategic management roles within the not-for-profit sector. Alex is al...
Macca and Nev are joined live on air, calling in directly from Kyneton, Josh Burns, ALP Member for McNamara; Royal Commission into Antisemitism and what is on the agenda in 2026 in Federal Parliament.
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Nevena and Macca are back in the hosting seats and back for 2026! Join Nevena and Macca as they discuss the news of the week that was. The Australian Open. Latest news from America and Trump and so much more
Nevena also discusses with Macca why she loves the Australian Open
The post Saturday, 10th, Jan, 2026: Weekly Wrap Up With Nevena and Macca; Why Nev Loves the Oz Open! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.
Paul and Macca are joined live on-air by Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro
Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing North-East Metropolitan Region for the Victorian Greens. With a background in the arts as a composer and producer, Aiv brings a creative lens to politics and is an advocate for climate action, housing justice and community-led solutions. Aiv has worked across grassroots ca...
Macca and Paul are joined live on air by WA Liberal Sentator Dean Smith, the author of the same Equal Marriage legislation on the year that was and a tribute to Dr Katie Allen, former Liberal MP.
Katrina Jane Allen was an Australian medical researcher and politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022, representing the seat of Higgins in Victoria for the Liberal Party
Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria.
Vicki Ward, as the Victorian Minister for Equality, was involved in the passing of an updated anti-vilification law in 2025. Key aspects of the update include making it easier for police to charge those who make hateful speech, lowering the threshold for criminal cha...
Macca and Paul are joined live on air by 25/12/2025: Christmas Magazine: Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis MP, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region; Politics Update.
Prior to entering Parliament, Rachel was the executive of EROS Association and held leadership, project management, policy and research roles with the Family Court of Australia and Centrelink. Rachel holds postgraduate qualifications in public policy and an undergraduate de...
Macca and Paul are joined live on air by John Wintle, Joy Media’s recently re-elected Board President.
https://joy.org.au/board-of-directors/
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Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Rachel Westaway, Liberal, MP Prahran.
Rachel Westaway is an Australian politician serving as the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since winning the 2025 Prahran state by-election. She is a member of the
Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Josh Burns, MP Mcnamara, Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party, as they have a very special announcement,
Photo courtesy of Josh Burns’ Facebook Page.
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Macca and Paul to our recently appointed CEO, Paul Scott-Williams, about the year that was and what’s down the road for JOY in 2026.
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Macca and Paul are back doing their annual special Christmas show with the with some of our most special and favourite guests from the Community and Politics.
Joe Ball (he/him) is the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, appointed in 2024. A proud transgender man and long-time advocate, Joe has an extensive background in social services, mental health support and LGBTQIA+ community work. Previously associated with Swit...
Macca and Zoe are joined live in the studio by Kent Burgess, Interim CEO – Thorne Harbour Health; Update from Thorne Harbour Health, as they discuss 2025 from THH; Monkey Pox, Funding and so much more.
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Zoe and Macca are joined live on air by, Rex Patrick, “Transparency Warrior” & Former Federal Senator as they discuss the high court fight on political donations
Former Senator Rex Patrick was known as the ‘Transparency Warrior’ during his time in the Federal Parliament.
In addition to the normal tools used by senators to enforce transparency of Government (e.g. questions at question time, written questions on notic...
Zoe and Macca talk to Christopher McDermott, Deputy Chair, Mental Health Victoria.
Christopher is a member of the Victorian Bar and has a broad civil law practice. He specialises in employment and industrial law, anti-discrimination law, human rights and administrative law. Christopher is the Secretary of the Victorian Bar’s Indigenous Justice Committee, a member of the Industrial Bar Association Committee, the Australian Bar Assoc...
Professor Dr. Jason Ong is a distinguished academic and sexual health physician dedicated to advancing research and improving health outcomes for marginalized populations. With a rare combination of expertise as a clinician, health economist, and epidemiologist, he leverages his diverse skill set to address complex public health challenges. His research focuses on amplifying the voices of underserved communities and tackling taboo ...
Veteran Australian Journalist and Broadcaster, Neil Mitchell, best known for his dominant 34-year career at Melbourne talkback station 3AW, joins Macca, Zoe and Misha as they discuss the year that was in politics, news and more.
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