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Federal Liberal Candidate for Gilmour and former NSW Treasurer, Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, joins Bill Woods to dissect the major issues of the week in Federal Politics. Today, they analyze the smorgasbord of environmental issues that are predicted to arise from the controversial decision to approve an offshore wind farm in the NSW Illawarra, including the deaths of endangered species.  They also touch on how the Coalition's Promise to build seven nuclear powered reactors throughout Australia by 2050 stacks up against Labor's plan to power the grid entirely through renewables.
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Listen to the full show podcast for Saturday, 22th of June
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While an increase in initiatives and media discussion around men's mental health have led to more men speaking up, there remains considerable work to be done to resolve gender inequity in this space.
The number of suicide deaths remain approximately three times higher in males than females and men are far more likely to die as a result of alcohol and drug use.
Only a quarter of men said they would be likely or very likely to seek help from a mental health professional if they experienced an emotional or personal problem and almost 25% said they would not seek help from anyone. 
Doctor Cate Howell OAM is a GP, therapist, and educator. She works as a General Practitioner with Defence, and also has a private practice focusing on mental health and various teaching activities. 
She also co-authored a book with her son called The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide.
She joined Luke Grant to discuss how the taboo around men's mental health is starting to dissipate and what still needs to be done to stop the horrific phenomenon of people taking their own lives.
If you or someone you know is suffering there are many places to go for help including… 
LIFELINE on 13 11 14 BEYOND BLUE on 1300 22 4636 Suicide Call Back Line 1800 659 467 Mensline 1300 789 978 You can order a copy of The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide at drcatehowell.com.au
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Esteemed journalist Tracy Grimshaw and medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth will put four pairs of everyday Australians under the microscope, testing the limits of human longevity, when Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm on Monday, June 17.
They will embark on a life-changing 12-week journey of discovery, exploring the intricacies of health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age.
From billion-dollar breakthroughs to simple secrets, Tracy and Nick will travel the globe, visiting the blue zones—regions known for their high concentrations of centenarians—to investigate scientific advances in ageing and discover the latest developments in longevity.
Co-Host of the series and friend of the show, Dr Nick Coatsworth, joins Luke Grant to tell him what people can expect from the show and what everyday choices people can make to maximise their time on this earth.
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NSW Treasurer Daniel Moohkey's new budget is set to increase the state’s deficit to just under $10 billion when it is unveiled on Tuesday. 
NSW has been deep in deficit for five years, the longest spell of negative budget balances in living memory. 
The state's financial woes were exacerbated by the controversial carve up of the GST by the Albanese Government earlier this year, in which NSW received its lowest share of revenue since the scheme's introduction more than 20 years ago.
Nevertheless, the government has already announced big spending measures on key state issues including health, housing and education. 
Luke Grant grilled Daniel Moohkey on how the state ended up in this unfortunate financial position, how we can afford the billions spent in announcements and what the plan is to get the books back in the black.
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