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Green sea turtles no longer endangered
The Marine Turtle Specialist Group has reclassified the green sea turtle to the category of least concern. Populations have increased by 17% since the 1970s, although habitat loss and degradation is still a threat for the animal. Image: Adobe
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Australian teachers among the most stressed in the world
Teachers under 30 are most at risk of burnout. The 2025 Teaching and Learning International survey found 8% of teachers say their jobs affect their mental health “a lot”. Teacher Tarryn Dearden from Riverside College in Queensland said “There’s no downtime. It’s not a job you can put down when you leave “ Image: Wix
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Goodbye from Monday's LJL cohort!
It's time for the Monday LJL cohort to sign off for the semester! Thank you for tuning in over the last 3 months, it's been an honour to bring you the stories that matter here, on Swinradio and on our socials! Goodbye for now! (GIF: Louie Cina)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Victorians lose big on races
Victorians have lost the most money than ever before on sports and race betting, according to the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation . The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Expenditure data shows gambling expenditure was over 400 million dollars higher in the 2024-25 financial year than 2008-09. Spectators watch Moonee Valley race finish. (Photo: Courtney Black)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Wild weather puts asthmatics at risk
A thunderstorm asthma alert has been raised in Victoria with a VicEmergency moderate risk active until Tuesday. The alert comes just three weeks after Victoria released six new automated pollen counters to prevent a thunderstorm asthma epidemic. Victorian Thunderstorm Asthma alert. (Photo: VicEmergency)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Emerging artists are fashion's future
The brief was: undiscovered. Featuring 20 emerging artists the runway show was part of Melbourne fashion week sold out two incredible shows. Model Joe Eddy in his second show for the season. (Photo: Lucia Fisher)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Cox Plate Dream Team
Via Sistina has won the Cox Plate in Moonee Valley for the second time in a row. This is also the fourth Cox Plate win for her jockey, James McDonald, and the sixth for trainer Chris Waller. Jockey James McDonald embraces Via Sistina trainer Chris Waller. (Photo: Racenet.com.au )
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Revamp market back for their second year
Spring Place in Melbourne’s CBD lit up over the weekend with the Revamp Market x Melbourne Fashion Week event. Local vendors sold vintage and handmade designer clothing in an entirely sustainable pop up. Spring place lit up for Melbourne fashion week events. (Photo: Lucia Fisher)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Spring Racing attendance down
In 2024, Essential Poll data found over 52 percent of respondents had little to no interest in Melbourne’s biggest racing event, The Melbourne Cup. Austadiums data finds that over the last twenty years, attendance at the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival has fallen by over 70,000 people. Essential Poll data on Spring Racing interest (Image: Essential poll data)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Racegoers tear Moonee Valley apart
Chaos unfolded in The Valley’s last race on Saturday, with racegoers tearing down and taking home railings from the racecourse, ahead of a planned upgrade. The racecourse will be closed for 1-2 years as the grandstands and surrounds get knocked down and rebuilt. A racegoer rips off a railing at The Valley (Image: Rhett Black)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Kangas on the brink of history
North Melbourne could break Geelong’s 72-year-old record for the longest winning streak in V/AFL history with a victory over Hawthorn in the AFLW on Friday night. North have scored at least 50 points in every game of their premiership defense this season. (Photo: @nmfcwomens on Instagram)
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Man speeding to bring McFlurry
A man has been caught driving 150km/h in an 80 zone to bring his girlfriend a McFlurry in Baln Baln on Saturday night. The man’s vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1291. The man was taking a McFlurry to his girlfriend. (Photo : McDonalds.com.au )
Oct 27, 20251 min read
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