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

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

As Australia moves towards a cleaner transport future, more drivers are making the switch from petrol vehicles to electric cars. While concerns around charging, cost, and battery production remain, many EV owners say the environmental benefits are a major reason behind their decision. Listen to Swinburne student Keenan Lawson's 3-minute current affairs story (link below) about the EV future (Photo: Wix) https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_3c74b25e4dfd4d1f8b7b3aa1944e47c

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