Great Australian Lives With Laura Turner

Join host Laura Turner and Shaun Micallef as they discuss Shaun's 30 year plus career as a comedian, writer and TV funny man. 

Join Laura Turner and Associate Professor Kate Stern who is among other things, a  fertility specialist and a reproductive endocrinologist.  If you'd like to be part of the Royal Women’s Hospital  launch of their Miracle Mum’s campaign   on Tuesday the 30th of May CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin will be doing a live episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast.  Lord Mayor Sally Capp will be just one of the special guests. The Miracle Mums Appeal raises funds for life-saving healthcare for mums and newborns. Many women in Victoria could not have had a successful pregnancy without interventions involving the team at the Women’s.   

This week on Great Australian Lives Laura Turner is joined by Russell Morris,  a singer- songwriter whose career spans more than 5 decades. He was the first Australian artist to have consecutive number one songs on the Australian Charts with his first two singles in the late 60s, early 70s and he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of fame in 2008 – he is a true legend of the Oz music industry. 

There are people who inspire, then there are people like our guest this week Turia Pitt, who in the direst of circumstances, somehow mustered the strength to triumph over adversity. Turia Pitt's Great Australian is living proof that – with a determined and never-say-die attitude – no obstacle is too big to overcome. Great Australian Lives is hosted by Laura Turner,

If laughter really is the best medicine, then our guest this week on Great Australian Lives Richard Stubbs has made many a house call, helping Australians to see the lighter side of life. Richard and host Laura Turner enjoy a wonderful hour together discussing a career that has spanned many decades. We delve into Richard’s memories of growing up in the suburbs in the 70s, his decision to trade a career as an economist for stand-up comedy, his hugely successful career on radio and his new Comedy Festival Show ‘Cachinnation’ (partly written by his children). It’s a light hearted, laughter filled hour this week on Great Australian Lives.

When the Black Saturday Bushfires raged across the state, an altruistic mother-of-two led the way in establishing a charity to assist those in need. Hear Jessica Macpherson chat with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

The multi-talented TV star Livinia Nixon is with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Legendary Aussie rocker James Reyne chats to Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Sunrise co-host and Port Adelaide Football Club Chairman David Koch chats to Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Damien Thomlinson was a commando serving in Afghanistan when his vehicle passed over an improvised explosion. The blast severely injured the soldier, with surgeons forced to amputate both his legs. But, his refusal to give in to his tragic circumstances has inspired many to confront their fears and live life to the fullest. Hear Damien's Great Australian Life with Laura Turner.

A frontline reporter in the US for 18 years and a winner of over 20 international journalism awards, Mike Amor celebrates his extraordinary career with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Australia's favourite cook and inaugural Masterchef winner Julie Goodwin chats to Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Laura Turner chats to radio personality, philanthropist and tech founder Jules Lund on Great Australian Lives!

Decorated actor and writer Judy Nunn is with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives

Multi-talented artist Johnny Ruffo is with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Radio queen Jo Stanley is on Great Australian Lives with Laura Turner.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp is with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

Victorian Racing Club chairperson Amanda Elliott is with Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.

A member of one of Australia's most talented entertainment families, Tottie Goldsmith, chats to Laura Turner on Great Australian Lives.