Photo: Woodrow Stevenson by Woodrow Stevenson Point of Law won the 166th annual Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November but the real winners were the crowds at Flemington Racecourse during Melbourne Cup Carnival as they headed to the Elms Live Stage after the last race each night to watch some of the biggest live music acts in the world. After the four biggest days of Victorian racing, crowds from general admission to the grandstand flocked to the stage. - located ju

Molloy’s record day as Swans down Dockers, Roos finish top and Hawks round out the Top Eight by Keenan D'Souza Chloe Molloy celebrates during Round 12 against Fremantle (Picture: AFL Photos) Chloe Molloy put together a player of the week performance, kicking four majors to pull Sydney ahead of Fremantle in a one-point nailbiter to become the league’s leading goalkicker. Beating the Dockers 37-36 at Cockburn ARC Oval, Molloy snagged four of her side’s five goals, finishing the

by Ava Campbell Athletes at finish line at National Special Olympics 2026. (Photo: Ava Campbell) Athletes are describing the record number of participants in this year’s National Special Olympics in Melbourne recently as a “wake up call” for the disability community to get involved. Victorian 1500m sprint winner Harry Mezger says a lot of people “don’t know about the Special Olympics” and describes them as important. Mezger says there is a big push to bring in more participan

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

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

For many young soccer fans, going to a professional game is expensive - and those expenses go beyond just the ticket. With transport, food and other match-day costs adding up, it's starting to become a significant investment to watch your favourite team play. Listen to Luka Tyndale's three-minute audio current affairs story (link below) exploring how much these prices are impacting the next generation of sports fans. Photo: Wix https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_9951560

With more than 220,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfills annually, the prevalence of micro trends is only increasing the rates of garment disposal across Australia. Listen to Amelia Myle's three-minute audio current affairs story (below) about this growing problem and what we can do to fix it. (Photo: Wix) https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_fd87fb93b36f485ca0b45d0511e7f8e0.mp3