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How close have you ever come to being struck by lightning? 2UE listener Mark sent in his video of the recent storms across Sydney. The lightning strike came as he filmed in the front yard.

Will you be spending a little less this Christmas? The R word is being used by economists about the current state of play with the economy. Justin Smith looks at the year ahead and whether we are in for troubled times.

2UE and the entire Fairfax Radio Network will be broadcasting the funeral service for Phillip Hughes on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. Justin Smith will host the programme with Tim Lane from the SCG.

Whatever happened to manners? A shocked Richard Cantor tells Justin Smith how he and his wife witnessed two drunk girls urinating in the Forestville RSL memorial garden after getting off a local party bus.

Justin Smith reveals over 200 revellers were charged with drug-related incidents and one man is lucky to be alive, after a high-visibility police operation at during a music festival at Sydney Olympic Park over the weekend.

Numb! That's how former test player Greg Matthews says he feels, and we have lost a brother. Justin Smith on the tragic Phil Hughes accident, the others playing in the same game and heavy burden they must carry.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes has died in a Sydney hospital two days after being hit by a bouncer. Cricket Australia confirmed the former Test batsman had died in St Vincents Hospital. Leave your tribute for the family here.

Children as young as 12 are becoming addicted to crystal methamphetamines. What has happened to society when so many are families are destroyed by drugs? Justin Smith on the scourge of society, the infiltration of illegal drugs.

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over us since the early 50’s becoming Britain's longest serving monarch. Is it time she conceded power to Charles? Monarchist Philip Benwell tells Justin Smith, the queen will not abdicate the throne.

Premier Mike Baird says there's no reason why NSW can't lead the world in developing a system for supplying medicinal cannabis. Justin Smith on the great political courage being shown by Mr Baird.

Should we make the switch to electronic voting? Would you trust the results? Justin Smith is told the prohibitive costs are what is holding us back from making the switch, but is voting online just a matter of time?

Medicinal Marijuana: A symposium is being held to discuss the use of medicinal cannabis and the Haslam family deserve huge acclaim. Justin Smith on the Premier making an appearance, with decision makers listening. More…

Power Bloc: Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm says the door is open for Palmer United Senator Jackie Lambie to form a voting block with he and fellow Senator Bob Day, but nothing is set is stone. More…

Smart Hat: A new bicycle helmet concept has been raised at Mosman Council, but will it pave the way to insure and register cyclists? Justin Smith will discuss the idea and if there will be a backlash from cyclists. More...

Putin Apology: Tim Fisher has been touring Russia over recent weeks and thinks the way the PM treated Vladimir Putin by threatening to ‘shirt front’ the leader is all wrong. He tells Justin Smith how we should do it. More…

WWII: Murray & Eric Maxton flew together bombing Hitler’s war factories in the war. They’ve been told they would have to pay their own way to get to a lunch with the UK PM in honor of their bomber command. More…

Lest We Forget: Karen is the wife of a defence forces member. Angry at the dismal amount of pay rise on offer, she has angrily spoken out to Justin Smith on what the deal will mean for her family. Have Your Say…

Balibo 5 Justice: A stain on the national conscience Nick Xenophon calls the lack of investigation into the Balibo 5 deaths. Justin Smith speaks with the Senator about the questions to be asked and justice to be served. More…

No Answers Justin Smith speaks with Paul Stewart, Former singer of Painters & Dockers about his brother Tony was one of the Balibo 5, and John Milkins, whose father was Channel 7 cameraman Gary Cunningham.

Like or Lump It: Jacqui Lambie lays down the law to Clive Palmer, he has till Remembrance Day. Justin Smith with the PUP Senator. She wants a better deal for our troops and vets, and she won’t take no for an answer. More…