

Changing Culture Saves Lives
Due to the growing number of reports relating to domestic, family and sexual violence against women and children in Australia, the concern for the safety and welfare of these individuals needs to be acknowledged. Listen to Etienne Taylor's three-minute audio current affairs story to hear about the call for Australians to improve and change their values and culture to keep potential victims safe. For 24/7 support for victims of domestic, family or sexual violence, please conta


Composer Hans Zimmer Takes Melbourne to the Next Level
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,


Your Feed, Your Call
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


Rising Rents Challenge Swinburne Students
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


Shoppers Welcome A New Local Hub
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


Celestial Appearance for Singer Phoebe Bridgers
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


































































