Episodes

  • "We were pretty keen to put up our hand and say, 'We're here to help'...."
    Nov 2 2025

    The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Costas Constructions Director George Costas about providing low-cost housing for veterans. We speak with George about his parents migrating from Cyprus in the late 1950's, his childhood of swimming in the Snowy, of moving to Melbourne and pedalling up Centre Rd, on his way to work, of his mothering Aunty, his wife's charity work and of his giving back to the community to make a difference.

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    31 mins
  • A profound tribute....
    Oct 30 2025

    In the production of her book, 'Of Service' author, artist, producer Jenani Therone travelled 36,000 kilometres around Australia to speak with 101 veterans. In this conversation, Jenani recounts the empathy and understanding that comes from storytelling.

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    37 mins
  • "You don't know what you're made of...until you need to..."
    Oct 27 2025

    Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation Consultant, Afghanistan veteran Jules Hohnen speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about how falling gravely ill led him to thinking about life, post-service and how CSC assists veterans in many ways. His personal story is as amazing as it is honest. Jules feels he is now paying back to veterans, through his work with CSC.

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    31 mins
  • "Bringing something beautiful into the world..."
    Oct 25 2025

    The authenticity of this conversation makes it a must-listen for all. Mental health and creating. Finding your patience and clearing your head in the fight against a loss of identity. Hugh Semple says he was liked a caged lion...until he picked up his first paintbrush. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with 2025 Artist in Residence at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. And, as usual, this episode includes a half-time break, to give you time to make a cuppa.

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    27 mins
  • Oliphant, the Australian genius who developed radar and showed Oppenheimer how to build the bomb.
    Oct 23 2025

    The Last Post Radio Show speaks with author Roland Perry about his latest book, Oliphant. Roland details Oliphant's early days, from playing cricket in the streets of Mitcham, to meeting Sir Ernest Rutherford at Adelaide University, to Oliphant's belief that he had a role to play in stopping Hitler, to developing the bomb...and the wonders of cold fusion.

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    32 mins
  • The pressure to be perfect...
    Oct 21 2025

    Author Catherine Greer speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about finding self-belief...and how the best chance is always you.

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    34 mins
  • Guts and Glory...owning + expressing a national identity.
    Oct 19 2025

    Peter Rees speaks with the Radio Show about his latest book, Guts and Glory, looking at the link between sport and our military history. Meet Big Jack Massie, Ralph Robertson, Albert Jacka, Weary Dunlop, Len Waters, Tom Richards and more and read about their exploits beating the French and English and playing football, cricket, boxing... and wrestling on horse back.

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    37 mins
  • "Just off the bike..." Day 4 of the Tour de V Centre
    Oct 15 2025

    In this final episode of the Tour de V Centre series, we speak with veteran, participant and event organiser, Adam Kent. At the completion of the nearly 500 kilometre ride, Adam talks about helping veterans fit back into the community, the public response, how the Norlane RSL President handed Adam an envelope....and looking forward to a cold beer.

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    12 mins