This Australian bush fire season has been unprecedented. In this podcast you will hear harrowing accounts of survival and the incredible acts of bravery and kindness which are helping the town of Malua Bay in southern New South Wales on the path to recovery. A new episode is released every Friday afternoon, search Mates Under Fire and follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sharri & Cate

Introducing - Mates Under Fire

 Cate McGregor discusses with Kristen Tsiamis the key issues to come out of this week's Budget For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Pros and Cons of the 2017 Budget

Sharri Markson and Cate McGregor discuss the new Australian citizenship test, which includes questions about wife beating, as well as whether Donald Trump is influencing PM Malcolm Turnbull. And Cate tries her hand at imitating ex-PM Tony Abbott - who may or may not be still sniffing around for the top job. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Do you beat your wife? The new Australian citizenship test

Daily Telegraph political editor Sharri Markson talks with Cate McGregor about the day's political events