Mike Jeffreys

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2 months ago | 2gb.com | Mike Jeffreys

As Australia’s major cities face population pressures, regional towns are crying out for more migrants to fill growing job shortages. Mike speaks with Peter Carter, Mayor of Port Hedland and Chair of Regional Capitals Australia, who warns that without targeted immigration, many small towns could fade away. Carter says cities like his need much larger populations to survive, but Aussies aren’t relocating despite incentives.

2 months ago | 2gb.com | Mike Jeffreys

Barry Urquhart – Consumers spooked by ‘ghost’ stores A troubling new trend is emerging in Australia—so-called “ghost” stores. Mike speaks with Barry Urquhart, Consumer Behaviour Analyst, who reveals that some online businesses claim to have physical storefronts that never actually existed. These fake bricks-and-mortar locations, often linked to popular areas like Chapel Street, Byron Bay, and Margaret River, are used to appeal to consumers’ desire to “buy local.” The aim is to gain trust and...

2 months ago | 4bc.com.au | Mike Jeffreys

Barry Urquhart – Consumers spooked by ‘ghost’ stores A troubling new trend is emerging in Australia—so-called “ghost” stores. Mike speaks with Barry Urquhart, Consumer Behaviour Analyst, who reveals that some online businesses claim to have physical storefronts that never actually existed. These fake bricks-and-mortar locations, often linked to popular areas like Chapel Street, Byron Bay, and Margaret River, are used to appeal to consumers’ desire to “buy local.” The aim is to gain trust and...

2 months ago | 2gb.com | Mike Jeffreys

Mike speaks with Senator Pauline Hanson, Leader of One Nation, about the party’s election campaign and recent strategic changes. One Nation has updated its “how to vote” cards in at least ten key marginal seats to preference the Liberals second, aiming to help Peter Dutton secure crucial wins. More seats are under review for similar changes.