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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.
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Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events, including the controversial Boxing Day Test that lasted just two-days and the fallout over the pitch, plus the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match between Nick Kyrgios and women's world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, and the Sydney to Hobart.
The Mighty Challenge

The Mighty Challenge

2025-12-3051:06

Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge! 
We're diving into the world of professional matchmaking, and while dating apps dominate the modern dating scene, there's still a thriving industry dedicated to helping people find love the old-fashioned way. Linda Prescott is the founder of Ideal Introductions in Brisbane. Linda has spent years connecting singles and creating countless success stories. There might also be the odd disaster story in there too. 
Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to look back at the biggest tech stories from 2025. From the rise and rise of AI to some of the biggest challenges faced by major stakeholders in the tech world.
During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Jack Hislop, State Political Reporter in Darwin.
The 1st of January 2026 marks the 125th anniversary of Australia becoming a Commonwealth, when the six British colonies united to form one nation. Michael Adams, creator and host of The Forgotten Australia Podcast joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss this pivotal moment in our history.
The Mighty Challenge

The Mighty Challenge

2025-12-2949:13

Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge! 
Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world, and with around seventy per cent of melanomas appearing on highly visible areas like the face, head and neck, many patients' needing life-saving cancer surgery, are left with initial disfigurement as well as impaired vision, breathing, speech or facial movement after. Reconstructive procedures are critical to restoring these essential functions, from blinking to protect the eye, to nasal airflow for breathing, and facial movement for speech and expression.
A new study from the University of Arizona suggests new species are being discovered faster than ever before. Consciousness has puzzled philosophers and scientists alike throughout history, but a new theory is cutting a path through the middle of the discussion in an attempt to explain it. Zoe Keane, ABC science communicator and editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2025 joined Nic Healey on Nightlife.
During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Charlie Mills, Editor, ABC Pilbara.
When we think of holidays, we often think of long stints away. But can you get a pretty good refresh with just one night? A list of Australia's top 10 overnight hikes has been released and Mel Woodley, the Travel Editor from Time Out Magazine joined Nic Healey on Nightlife.
The night that cinema was born
The Nightlife Pop Quiz

The Nightlife Pop Quiz

2025-12-2751:23

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz!    
Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Mel Bampton for The Mighty Challenge! 
From Yule Log to Mistletoe, Christmas Carols to Hanging Stockings, Christmas has a long history of traditions. Where did they come from, and what are some of your unique traditions during Christmas? James Lancaster, Lecturer in Studies in Western Religious Traditions at the University of QLD, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to explore the history of these traditions.
The Mighty Challange

The Mighty Challange

2025-12-2552:24

Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!
Christmas is different in many other countries of the world. How do Christians living in Pakistan celebrate it? Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison over a corruption case, in the latest of a series of charges laid against him, and Pakistan Airlines is set to be privatised. Adeel Azhar, Radio and TV Presenter from Pakistan joined Nic Healey on Nightlife.
The Mighty Challenge

The Mighty Challenge

2025-12-2459:23

Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge! 
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news. 
Santa Claus isn't the only person feeling the pressure tonight, with many people working long hours to prepare a delicious Christmas lunch for a large gathering of family and friends. Fortunately, Naomi Crisante, food educator, food stylist, TV presenter and author, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife with tips and tricks on how to get the best out of your Christmas meal.
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Comments (46)

J Coker

would you buy this ejits book. photo finish my ass.

Dec 11th
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J Coker

French propulsion.... 1 forward and 4 reverse gears.

Jul 15th
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J Coker

Bryant pulled up on biased opinions. good ABZ

Jun 20th
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J Coker

Investigative journalism at its best. McGowans wife gave him an ultimatum. Stop the affair and leave politics.

Dec 27th
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J Coker

why did Rudd and Biden buy houses so close to the ocean?

Mar 12th
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J Coker

the Sheila who lives in London is a gullah

Dec 21st
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J Coker

weird

Oct 24th
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J Coker

Got a smoke ?

Oct 21st
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J Coker

no science in climatology

Oct 15th
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J Coker

one sided from abc again. let's also hear the Turkish side

Sep 11th
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J Coker

this guy continues to get it wrong

Jun 1st
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J Coker

Brits raced 100s of km to help the Aussies. Heart warming, 2 close countries

Apr 21st
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J Coker

Guys an idiot. he should know all those scandic and German cos he mentioned have outsourced much of their work to lower wage companies

Apr 13th
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J Coker

one of the most impressive and informative interviews. Phil really prepared well and kept things moving and entertaining.

Jan 13th
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J Coker

what a shame the abc doesn't have 2 experts with different opinions arguing with each other

Nov 16th
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J Coker

so why are energy prices rising ?

Nov 10th
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J Coker

no mention of Montez and Harry Flashman ☆

Oct 25th
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J Coker

where are the questions? covering a huge area of desert with solar panels will affect the flora and fauna of the area. and what do we do with the panels after 20yrs?

Oct 23rd
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J Coker

Aus racist? And what about caste in India?

Oct 9th
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J Coker

Who's brave enough to admit they didn't like or enjoy it. I didn't and all the girls (except 1) in my wife's class didn't. Each to their own.

Oct 2nd
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