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MICHAEL: Bringing you the news, the people's story. 'Inner West Insights', where we ask hard questions. Hmm.

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BRAXTON: Hi, I'm Braxton.

LEPANI: Hi, I'm Lepani, and welcome to 'Inner West Insights'.

BRAXTON: Tonight, we have a special story looking at the history of flight.

LEPANI: We've sent the team out to get the scoop.

BRAXTON: Let's head to our first story.

REPORTER 1: I'm here with Orville and Wilbur, the Wright brothers. What inspired you to fly?

WILBUR: A toy plane.

REPORTER 1: The power of play. Once you had the first plane, how did you pick the lucky pilot?

ORVILLE: Tossed a coin.

REPORTER 1: Really?

WILBUR: It was the only way.

ORVILLE: I was the winner.

REPORTER 1: What a great story. Thank you. Back to the studio.

BRAXTON: Coin flip. Oh, that's a bit risky.

LEPANI: Now to the sports.

SPORTS REPORTER: Thanks, team. Exciting times with soccer, cricket. Move on. Super swimming by the Aussies. Go Sharkies. Back to you.

LEPANI: To our next story.

REPORTER 2: Thanks, Lepani. I'm here with Amelia Earhart, famous American pilot. What makes you stand out?

AMELIA EARHART: First person solo non-stop across the US.

REPORTER 2: What an amazing thing.

AMELIA EARHART: I like flying.

REPORTER 2: Thanks for your part in flight. Back to you in the studio.

LEPANI: Now to our next guest, who's been working hard as a mum.

BRAXTON: And the NSW Minister for Transport and Roads.

HON MS JO HAYLEN: Oh, thanks for having me.

LEPANI: Talk about being busy.

HON MS JO HAYLEN: It's a great privilege to be the Minister for Transport.

LEPANI: What year was the first flight in Australia?

HON MS JO HAYLEN: I believe it was in 1910--

LEPANI: Well done, Minister.

HON MS JO HAYLEN: --with Maurice Guillaux pioneering the first regular mail service by air mail.

BRAXTON: Correct, Minister.

HON MS JO HAYLEN: Wouldn't be in this job if I didn't.

BRAXTON: What do you think flight will look like?

HON MS JO HAYLEN: Let's use our imaginations. But I think there will be planes that use less emissions, and that will be good for our climate.

LEPANI: A pleasure having you on the show.

BOTH: Thank you!

HON MS JO HAYLEN: That's my pleasure. It's great to be with you. See you next time.

BRAXTON: Now to the weather.

WEATHER MAN: Tonight from 'SeaLife'. Forecast this week, a little chilly at night. However, a little warmer on the weekend. Back to the desk.

BRAXTON: That's the end of our program.

LEPANI: Thank you for joining us.

BRAXTON: We hope you learned something.

LEPANI: Bye. Bye, bye, bye.

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MICHAEL: 'Inner West Insights', a special broadcast, the history and future of flight. Thanks for joining us. Next week, the age-old debate, cats and dogs.

There will be some bite-back. Tune in. You won't want to miss it. Bye.

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