What's Making News? - Series 20 - Episode 25

Join Henry and his long-time co-host Russell Hanby for 'What's Making News?' of 2021. Join Henry and Russell as they talk about what made news this week in Melbourne, Australia.

THE HERALD SUN: (02/09/21): No Pfizer fallback – Henry

Australians over 60 are being urged by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison to get the Astra Zeneca vaccine now or end up at the back of the queue when Pfizer supply ramps up.

THE AGE: (02/09/21): Artist seizes moment and people’s award – Russell

On a boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef a few years ago, the crew warned the passengers of rough seas. Melbourne artist Julia Ciccarone and her daughter rushed to the front of the vessel while others retreated. That became the inspiration for a painting.

THE AGE: (02/09/21): Fears recede as economy expands – Henry

Confidence is growing the federal government can go to an election early next year with the economy strengthening out of the pandemic after new figures showed households continuing their COVID-era buying spree.

THE HERALD SUN: (02/09/21): Scooter green light – Russell

Victorians could soon be scooting through streets on e-scooters under a 12-monthg trial. The state government will this week announce the for councils that will test the vehicles which could start within weeks.

THE AGE: (02/09/21): ODD SPOT – Russell

Workers at Seattle airport found themselves in an unappetizing situation when a sizeable slab of raw chicken wound up on a baggage carousel. “We hear at one time these wings and thighs were cooped up in a cooler,” the transportation Security Administration posted to Instagram. “Somewhere between baggage and the carousel they became free range.” Meat should be properly packaged to avoid any further ruffling of feathers."

This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in September 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly