Saturday 6th November 

Is it ok choose  the sex of your baby through IVF  ?

 There has been debate this week over the ethics of whether it is right to be able to choose the sex of your baby using IVF technology. Technology can provide this by discarding the embyos of the unwanted gender. Interstingly laws differ in different states of Australia. We'll be talking to representatives of IVF services in different states about how the process works and also taking your calls on the moral issue of whether we should be able to do this - and also why some Australians can access it in their state but not if they live across the border ! Arent we one country ????

Laser surgery and tattoo removal 

 It seemed like a good idea at the time to put your partners name on that cute tattoo in that private place-  but now you've split .....who needs the memory ?

Specialist dermatologist Dr Phil Bekhor will  be in the studio and taking you calls . He'll explain modern laser techniques making it possible to correct youthful impulses . We'll also touch on other uses of Laser and discuss the plethhora of shop front services opening up around the country. 

GENEALOGY  - finding your roots ! 

No its not a medical specialty - genealogy is the study of family history. Where do you start when trying to trace your ancestry. A quick search on line will prove just  how popular this hobby is . In the studio we'll be joined by Sue MacBeth  who has made her hobby a thriving business providing genealogy services  including software and advice. 

Procedure of the week - ORTHODONTICS - BRACES 

the B word is makes even the strongest  parents tremble ......will we be able to afford it if our kids teeth need BRACES ? .........how expensive is it .......has the procedure changed ..........is there still the stigma ? .............But wait there's more - it seems that many adults are now doing it ............Braces on your 30's and 40's ? It seems dental research now shows that teeth move during life - maybe you had braces as a kid but with time your pearly whites seem to have an irresistible urge to return to that crooked smile you once had .In the studio we'll be joined by  a representative of the Australian Society of Orthodontists ......just as well its radio ....remember the old ad on TV .....we cant show you his face :) 

Managing Multiple Medications 

In medicine we call it Polypharmacy - we do that because ew like to use big words as it makes us feel superior (sheesh) - but its so common these days for people as they get older to be on multiple medications . Most doctors and Pharmacists agree that it is optimal to have people on the least number of different medications as possible but how do you remember to take 2 blue in the morning  a pink capsule and a yellow tablet at lunch time and a diamond shaped white one at night  ....especially when you are having trouble even remembering where you left your glasses ! 

We'll be talking to Heather Lyall from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia about managing medications. 

Do men and women laugh at the same things ?

For years females have endured the little woman, mother in law , if you knew my wife and blonde jokes ........ but hang on we laugh at them too ......what about men ............do they laugh at themselves as much as they like to joke about us ? Are women actually funnier ? 

We'll talk to fabulous  comedienne Fiona O'Loughlin. Who has  been a whirlwind  sensation on the stand up circuit telling her hilarious tales of everyday  life. From her Catholic upbringing to living  in Alice Springs  and bringing up her 5 children she has won acclaim both here and overseas . How do tales of nappies and too tired for sex go down in the pubs of kalgoorlie ? 

Kathryn Eisman is 20 years old and has written her first book entitled "how to tell a man by his shoes" So how do men react when a gorgeous woman like Kathryn starts to check out their brogues ? What analysis is she making ........can they cop the humour? 

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER  ....................................then there were STINGERS

They're pretty and blue but pack a punch and a sting can be fatal ! October to April is  Box jelly Fish season for our magnificent far North Queensland. Along with the influx of Box jelly Fish comes and influx of tourists . We need to be sure that visitors to our glorious beaches  take care and follow advice. There is good information and updated warnings to be found through the James Cook University in far north Queensland - click on Jamie Seymour's picture to find out more .

Jamie Seymour is a marine biologist and head of the Stinger research at James Cook University - He will be telling us all about these little marine terrors. 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .........

Lee Freedman was named the 2001 Champion Horse Trainer. He has  trained countless winning horses including 3 Melbourne Cup winners .This year  Don Eduardo is the Freedman trained horse running on the race that stops the nation - The Melbourne Cup 

Lee and Janelle Freedman are party people ! today is Darby day in Melbourne and this weekend is THE peak of Party time in  the lead up to the Melbourne Cup ......... The Freedmans are famous for their hospitality over the Melbourne Cup Carnival . What will they be doing tonight ? 

AND TOMORROW............................

CELEBRITY CHECK UP .........LIVE IN THE STUDIO >>>>GENE SIMMONS ...................Wait til I get him to say aaaaaaaah !!