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The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home.

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Winners and Sinners

November 13, 2026

Cameron Hill (0:00)

The Hard Shoulder, with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman.

Ciara Kelly (0:04)

On Newstalk, with Ciara. Winners, and sinners, on The Hard Shoulder.

Shane Colman (0:21)

Now, this is Winners and Sinners, where we look back at the week that was with a few twists. And joining us is Off the Ball's Cameron Hill, and Today FM's Alison Curtis. We might start with you, Cameron Hill. Your winner of the week.

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