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The Radio Show speaks with Jonathan Drane (UNSW, Flinders University) about his honest and confronting book, 'My War Father', a book that has been described as "a profound, personal exploration into the enduring impact of war on veterans and their families".

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My War Father...a conversation with author Jonathan Drane
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December 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Join us for Xmas cheer. From stories of 200 soldiers in the one pool, a visit to the Berlin Wall with Gareth Evans, with Xmas stories of childhood in Scotland, sneaking out for a surf on Xmas day and veterans telling stories of deployment overseas...
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Ho Ho Ho...The 2025 TLP RADIO SHOW XMAS SPECIAL
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December 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Episode #150 We had a lot of fun doing this, virtual neighbours in Adelaide, during childhood, Greg speaks with author, musician, producer Buzz Bidstrup about his new book, 'No Secrets'.
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No Secrets, an adoring crowd and the road crews underwear...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Episode #149
Butterfly of Hope is dedicated to helping displaced Afghanistan civilians. A lot of these people are women and children. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Butterfly of Hope's Chris Schmidt about how you can help, this Xmas.

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"$2 will buy 8 loaves of bread...giving kids the chance to go to school"
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December 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The TLP Radio Show Prof John Silke, from WEHI, in Parkville. John speaks about the importance of discovering cancers early, lithium and mental health, why the drink 7-Up was so popular and why fish, cabbage and aspirin are preferable to salami.

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Lithium, John Cade and Changi...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Episode #147
In this honest and intimate, amazing conversation Major General Stephen Day DSC AM, RSL Qld State President, speaks with the Radio Show about being overseas on service, during Xmas.

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A compassion borne from memories of his mother quietly crying...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Episode #146
On a beautiful summers day we get to speak to 'Coro' Club President Cameron van den Bos on the healthy outlets and friendships that are on offer at South Australia's second-oldest cricket club.
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"Howzat!"...The joys of suburban cricket
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December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Coming soon to The Last Post Radio Show Summer Series - Anywhere + Everywhere, Nat Thaipun's guide to summer cooking.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
American photographer Lynn Goldsmith speaks with the Radio Show about how her craft is part of her being alive, about the word "genius" and Hunter S Thompson, Miles Davis and Bob Dylan and how there is no such thing as an "ordinary" person.
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"The act of creation is a feeling of completeness..." American photographer Lynn Goldsmith.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Episode #142
It was the final campaign of WW2, the battle for Borneo. It was meant to be simply a clean-up operation and the Japanese, on their last legs.
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"It went straight into your neck and you'd be dead in 30 seconds"
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December 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Episode #141
ILF Ambassador Shelley Ware speaks about the change that reading and writing can bring to a young persons life, about conversations with First Nations people, supporting women in sport and having empathy for minority groups.

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"Reading opens doors"...Shelley Ware, Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In this compelling chat, newly elected RSL Australia National President Peter Tinley AM, speaks with The Last Post Radio Show.
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"Better together...finding meaning and purpose...and creating a space for all veterans"
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November 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It started out as a normal afternoon at work for the Queensland mother of five. But by the end, Winsome would hear a conversation giving truth to the long held belief that the US government had a role in the downfall of the Gough Whitlam-led Labor government.

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Winsome Nash took a phone call...New revelations about the fall of the Whitlam government
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November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Artist George Petrou turned from abstract to portraiture and now, his book and exhibition, The Art of Sacrifice, connects the link between civilian and service life. Telling stories of people we should know and knowing the stories of women veterans.
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George Petrou - The Art of Sacrifice and other stories
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November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Prof Ben Wadham from Open Door and LJ Kennealy from Women Veterans Australia about their symposium on the ADF's response to allegations of sexual assault,
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Safety in the defence workplace
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November 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Episode #136 SANE Australia's Service Lead, Jacqui Davies speaks about using lived experience for better results for veterans in need, the social impacts of mental health and achieving community connection across all of Australia.
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Taking care of your own thoughts
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November 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yesterday's release of The Last Post magazine marks the 36th edition of the publication.
So many great stories and support from those that call TLP their own. And again, the magic of Kirstie Wyatt, artistic Director of the magazine since 2011.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Dr Jon Lane speaks about the SANE- backed Open Arms programs and Shoulder to Shoulder forums, to help veterans and to help people understand the nature of service. Jon speaks about his passion for helping people...and what happens when you go home.
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"Our minds are amazing things..." Providing Open Arms and military aware mental services
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In this wonderful chat, The Seekers founding member, Keith Potger talks about Celebrating The Seekers - 60 Years On.
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Peace In My Time
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November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Bernard Zuel speaks about how listening to Nebraska changed his mind, about the PM's Joy Division t-shirt, the connection between Adam Brand and Barnaby Joyce, Peter Milton-Walsh, Keith Urban's lyrics, Harry Vanda, The Easybeats and how Dylan got sick of talking.
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How Nebraska changed his mind...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Costas Constructions Director George Costas about providing low-cost housing for veterans and of his giving back to the community to make a difference.

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"We were pretty keen to put up our hand and say, 'We're here to help'...."
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November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In the production of her book, 'Of Service' author, artist, producer Jenani Therone travelled 36,000 kilometres around Australia to speak with 101 veterans. In this conversation, Jenani recounts the empathy and understanding that comes from storytelling.
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A profound tribute....
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October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Episode #129
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation Consultant, Afghanistan veteran Jules Hohnen speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about how falling gravely ill led him to thinking about life, post-service and how CSC assists veterans in many ways.

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"You don't know what you're made of...until you need to..."
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October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Hugh Semple says he was liked a caged lion...until he picked up a paintbrush. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with 2025 Artist in Residence at the Anzac Memorial. And, as usual, this episode includes a half-time break, to give you time to make a cuppa.

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"Bringing something beautiful into the world..."
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October 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM