On the show today: Olympia is back for our final 3-hour Sunday special! First up – the day’s headlines, including reports that the state government is investigating ways to financially ruin shops caught selling vapes and illicit tobacco. This is in an effort to disrupt the booming underground criminal market.

Gardening is back with Arno King. Arno tells us about the burgeoning trend of ‘Wellness Gardens’ and why people are turning to them more in these chaotic times.
Arno also gets stuck into your questions straight away. He gives tips on how to get rid of Cobbler’s Pegs, what veg will thrive in January, gives an insight into the work of honey bees, tackling pesky lawn grubs and tries to troubleshoot green tomatoes that will not ripen.
PLUS Tomorrow is also International Bean Day! Arno tells us more about the many applications of beans in cuisine. 

In the second hour, Olympia weighs in on the emerging debate amid reports that Australian government agencies have spent more than $450,000 on Welcome to Country ceremonies over the past two years.

Aircraft noise is back on the agenda following a recently released 229-page report that made 21 recommendations about managing excessive aircraft noise. Professor Marcus Foth is a member of the Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance group and chats to Olympia about the report and its findings. We hear your feedback on this issue.

In our final third hour, are you looking for a unique and funky way to make memories? Or maybe you’re looking for a new hobby this New Year? Australian collage artist, Madelaine Buttini, joins Olympia live in studio to tell us more about her work in this medium and also how you can get involved if you’re feeling creative!

We also get an insight into the slipping standards of theatre etiquette from local theatre usher, Vivienne Cowburn. With COVID and the rise in technology, Vivienne runs through some basic rules that we can all adopt to ensure a great experience for all.

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