By Woodrow Stevenson Photo of Hans Zimmer on stage (courtesy Instagram @HansZimmerLive) Among the 88 shows of mostly pop and rock concerts hosted at the Rod Laver Arena this year - from Tame Impala and Noah Kahan to Lorde and Olivia Dean - one recent stand-out was an artist who doesn't sing a note: Hans Zimmer. Zimmer brought his “The Next Level” world tour to the iconic centre court location at the Melbourne home of the Australian Open just 18 months after his last tour,

Following Australia’s social media restrictions for under-sixteens, the Albanese Government is now turning its attention to the algorithms that shape Australians' online feeds. Its proposed 'digital duty of care' law titled "My Feed, My Way” - coupled with the recent US and Meta lawsuit - have renewed concerns about social media's relationship with youth mental health. Tune in to the link below to listen to Blaise O’Brien's three-minute audio current affairs report on where t

by Illana Massaro Photo: Wix Soaring rental prices across Melbourne’s inner east are forcing some Swinburne University students to move further from campus, taking on extra work or reducing study loads. The pressure comes as Melbourne’s rental market remains highly competitive, with low vacancy rates and boosted rents making it almost impossible for students to secure affordable accommodation near university. Swinburne's Student Financial and Housing Officer Stuart Martin sai

Chelsea Heights Shopping Center is ready to open on December 10. Mikayla Ali reports. Chelsea Heights Shopping Centre Plan (Photo courtesy: Myon Retail Group LinkedIn) The Myon Retail Group aims to close the gap in local retail services to prevent residents from traveling outside of Chelsea Heights for everyday shopping. The Chelsea Heights community, located about 30 km southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District, is set to welcome a new shopping centre located on

Phoebe Bridgers’ newest album excitingly debuts in planetariums across the world before its official release on August 14, 2026. Amritha Raviprasad reports. Phoebe Bridgers planetarium appearance (Instagram photo credit: @Scienceworks_Melb) Melbourne's Scienceworks Planetarium was one of two Australian venues to debut Phoebe Bridgers’ highly anticipated album Lost Weekend a day prior to its global release date, August 14th. The music was accompanied by starry views spanning

Music venues around the city have been putting on their own battle of the bands to help grow the community. While the winning acts get prizes to aid their overall growth, the competitions play a much more important role in uplifting musicians at all levels. Listen to Daniel Jones's three-minute audio current affairs story (link below photo) for more details. (Poster courtesy of band instagram account: @donotdisturbband) https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_aa3d72669b4d4707