Thanks to the NFSA's acquisition of five unique Australian-made machines, pinball is making a comeback. Back in the day, in milk bars, fish 'n chip shops, arcades and caravan parks, you would find pinball machines. Around the country, teenagers would empty the household supply of 10 and 20 cent coins to be part of the fun. Here, The Last Post Radio Show speaks with NFSA's Digital Games Curator Yolanda Yip about the era and the importance of how these machines reflect Australia's history.

It started in Spain and now has enveloped the world. Now in it's second year, the Global Book Crawl encourages people, in a time of instant everything, to take the time to hold a book and to read it. It's free, accessible and can involve you and family and friends. For education and good mental health and to step into another life, from Vancouver to Veracruz, from Queens to Sweden and Spain and in Fiji...and here in Australia. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Mark Rubbo from Readings and Jaye Chin Dusting from Mary Martin's about this international event.

To celebrate International Women's Day, 8th March 2026, people gathered at the Fighter World Museum in Williamtown, NSW to hear stories of women's experience in defence. After a Welcome to Country from Sgt Carla Sewell Whitlock, Indigenous Liaison from Williamtown, Wing Commander Linda Margaret New CSM as MC, gives us the story and history of women in the RAAF. The keynote speaker is Wing Commander Dr Mary Anne Whiting (Retired). First in the series, Mary Anne gives a remarkable recollection of her experience, from her beginnings to her last salute in 2023. In this series, we give thanks to Mary Anne and all women who have contributed to the defence force and service to the nation.

PTSD Dogs' CEO Angie Weeks talks to us about the amazing work being done by her organisation and ways that you can help.

Writer, journalist David Free shares memories of his many visits to the northern rivers and Bluesfest. A truly great event with an international reputation, David got to see Bob Dylan, REM, BB King, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Rodriguez, Dr John, Toto, Tim Rogers breaking down while singing Paragon Cafe, Paul Simon singing The Sound of Silence and having to choose between seeing Iggy Pop and Robert Plant. David shares his favourite memories, including catching the bus from Bangalow, turning up on the first day and having the wrist-band attached, seeking out his favourite souvlaki, the mostly beautiful weather...and feeling the phantom wristband for days after.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with PTSD Dogs CEO Angie Weeks about their work with veterans and how your best friend can have four legs. PTSD Dogs receives no government assistance and asks you to listen.

In this amazing Invictus Australia Sports, 3rd episode, co-hosts Neil Burgin and Greg T Ross speak with veteran and Associate Lecturer and Psychologist from Flinders Uni, Cameron Grant and veteran and Invictus Fundraising Ambassador, Rodney 'Rocket' Cottam about the evidence-based truth and personal stories of how sport can transform, physically and mentally and give a social connection with a sense of self and purpose.

Welcome to the weekend...almost. And, to celebrate, the fantastic Friday episode of the Radio Show. In this episode, we speak with musician, storyteller Fred Smith about his upcoming tour of WA, his memories of Steve's of Nedlands and the lifestyle of the West. We speak also with Darren and Sam Cheek about their historic 590-run partnership, batting for the Coromandel Cricket Club. Finally, we speak with Dr Katelyn Kerr, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Military Related Trauma Recovery Programs from Avive Health about important and groundbreaking work being done by Avive.