Episodes

  • Melbourne News Today — May 20, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 20, 2026
    May 19 2026
    Melbourne's latest headlines include Opera Australia's record-breaking success with Timothée Chalamet's involvement, the opening of Sri Lankan eatery Agnii by Gayan Pieris, and 75-year-old Jacky Hudson joining the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls team. The NRL also announces its 2027 Las Vegas teams, featuring a club that once refused to play outside Australia.
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    1 min
  • Melbourne News Today — May 19, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 19, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Melbourne's Local Wire update covers key developments in the Luigi Mangione trial, severe weather warnings for South-East Queensland, and highlights from local sports including Romelda Aiken-George's netball record and Scott Pendlebury's AFL milestone. The episode also touches on international tensions with the Gaza aid flotilla incident and a major MotoGP crash in Barcelona.
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    2 mins
  • Melbourne News Today — May 18, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Melbourne's Local Wire update covers the WHO's Ebola emergency declaration, Australia's political tensions with PM Angus Taylor, and Ukraine's drone attack on Russia. The episode also highlights Ronda Rousey's MMA victory, West Coast Eagles' rugby upset, and Melbourne's rainy weather forecast.
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    1 min
  • Melbourne News Today — May 17, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Melbourne's Local Wire update highlights Sam Kerr's historic equaling of the Chelsea women's scoring record, the revitalization of a once-overlooked suburb with its microbrewery scene, and warnings about climate and global crises impacting the city. The episode also covers a church's restoration project confronting its painful past and Melbourne City's fifth A-League Women’s championship win.
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    2 mins
  • Melbourne News Today — May 16, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Melbourne's Local Wire update covers a local author's global success with *The Names*, a mixed-race Australian's journey with cultural identity, and Auckland's historic A-League Men’s grand final win. The episode also touches on the rising trend of "melanoma chic" and key sports updates from Sydney and Gold Coast.
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    2 mins
  • Melbourne News Today — May 15, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Melbourne's latest headlines include Ronda Rousey's return to MMA against Gina Carano, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's rehab journey, and New South Wales' State of Origin win. The episode also covers Sam Kerr's exit from Chelsea and strategies for overcoming creative blocks at a local literary festival.
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    2 mins
  • Melbourne News Today — May 14, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Melbourne's latest news includes Shadowbox Studios' expansion on the Gold Coast, the continuation of the Magic Round between Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm, and federal concerns over budget cuts to Invictus Australia. Additionally, Ivan Cleary made NRL history by resigning mid-season, and Steven May of the Melbourne Football Club retired due to a mental breakdown.
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    1 min
  • Melbourne News Today — May 13, 2026

    Melbourne News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Melbourne's Local Wire update covers Melbourne United's new ownership and plans for Joe Ingles and WNBL expansion, plus Izak Rankine's comeback after the homophobic slur incident. The episode also highlights a unique cultural project blending RuPaul’s Drag Race, Verdi’s Rigoletto, and Eurovision with Pauline Hanson.
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    2 mins