In this episode of The Selection Table, Ben gives his AFL insights and predictions, happy to say bye-bye to the byes, examines Brisbane's re-awakening, gives his thoughts on having two Friday night matches, blows the whistle on the Freo train and laments having to stay up to watch his beloved Crows go down to Power. Michael looks at the coming round of NRL matches, talks about getting 2 points without having to play, his temptation to wage a dollar or two on the Rabbitoh's, speaks about the revival going on at Manly and his plans to watch Wednesday nights State-of-Origin, with a glass of red.

The Last Post Radio Show sits down with IGY6 Ambassador + Chair, John Giampino. John speaks about his role and transition and the support that IGY6 offers veterans, first responders, their families and NDIS participants. John also lets us know a little more about IGY6's Life After Service Workshops and their Women Veterans Retreats. Visit the IGY6 website for more information - doing some great work.

In conversation with Mudgee Arts Precinct Gallery Curator Lizzy Galloway about Reg Mombassa's Up The Golden Highway Exhibition that reflects the golden and the red and the textures and the colours of the Mudgee and adjoining areas landscapes. Until July 19. Also, coming up, the Lustre Exhibition that looks at the Allies Operation Lustre, during WW2, through the eyes of contemporary artists. The artists retraced the steps of the withdrawing Allied forces and painted their impressions. Extraordinary, striking work from some of Australia's best artists. From July 24.

Michael Bridger takes us in to the Bridger household on the night of the Blues' historic win in the State-of-Origin decider and gives us his view on the status of the Campbelltown Stadium. And, of being stranded at Homebush and having to walk to Lidcombe. Ben talks about the AFL's Round 18 and picks winners before introducing The Run Home, detailing all teams remaining matches and where they may finish at seasons end.

Author and historian, Mia Martin Hobbs speaks with the Radio Show about her new book and the word Anzac, asking what has it come to portray and mean. Mia speaks about Australian manhood, the cult of the warrior and an environment where asking questions can be deemed offensive and about how politicians and veterans groups have used the word. Mia also speaks about veterans for peace and the difference between the Australian and American experience.

In this inclusive and intimate episode, intrepid traveller and The Last Post Radio Show foreign correspondent Dr Mary Anne Whiting (Wing Commander Retired) takes us to the Moroccan desert experience of Merzouga, Tangier and Timbuktu. Mary Anne talks about the history, the beauty and significance of orange blossom water, the single, refined way of life in Morocco and yet, its complexity and the generosity of their citizens...and even their olives, vibrancy, colour and food. Mary Anne asks questions about the philosophy of travel and speaks to fellow-travellers, Elizabeth, Pam and Phil. And watches the sun set amongst the sand dunes of the Sahara, after an evening camel-ride

Sounds of Australia is a collection that celebrates the recordings that have shaped our nation. From 1896 until now. Nominate now to have your favourite piece put into the NFSA sound capsule. It might be a song, a podcast, a radio broadcast, a sporting moment, a field recording, a movie or TV score or something else. Join Skippy, Archie Roach, Gough Whitlam's Kerr's Cur speech, Horrie Dargie, the 1956 Oylmpic Games, Robyn Archer, The Seekers, Martin+ Molloy, The Saints, Julie Gillard's misogyny speech, Dad and Dave, Dame Nellie Melba, Paul Keating, Don Burrows, Lionel Rose, Percy Grainger, Not Drowning, Waving and more. Visit the NFSA website now and nominate your favourite Sounds of Australia.

In the world today, stress has become almost the norm. In this chat, Elizabeth Jane talks about how to take steps to minimise stress. Amidst discussion on self-care, a focus on finding gratitude in the now and how negative thoughts can often be mistaken for the truth, how addictions can often be used to numb feelings and about taking steps before burnout.