• A newborn baby abandoned in a Melbourne yard
    Mar 12 2026
    A newborn baby has been dumped in the backyard of a Keilor Downs home, triggering a major police investigation. A neighbour made the shock discovery, the newborn and a young woman are both being treated in hospital.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    2 mins
  • Drone drops snacks for orangutan fitness
    Mar 12 2026
    Malu, a 125-kilogram orangutan at Melbourne Zoo, is being encouraged to exercise through an innovative feeding program. Keepers use a drone to drop food parcels onto 12-metre towers, prompting the 22-year-old ape to climb and forage as he would in the wild. The program has successfully motivated Malu to climb platforms and swing on ropes while hunting for his meals.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Mel McLaughlin's lung cancer diagnosis raises awareness
    Mar 12 2026
    Seven Sport presenter Mel McLaughlin has been diagnosed with stage two lung cancer despite being a lifetime non-smoker. Her sister Tara died from lung cancer a decade ago at age 39. Doctors are seeing a concerning rise in lung cancer cases among young women who have never smoked, pointing to environmental factors like air pollution, toxic fumes from cooking and cleaning, aerosols and radon gas as likely causes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Atlassian slashes 1,600 jobs amid AI fears
    Mar 12 2026
    Atlassian is cutting 1,600 jobs, representing 10% of its workforce, following a significant share price decline driven by investor concerns about AI replacing their products. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announced the decision amid broader tech sector redundancies, including WiseTech reducing staff by up to 40% and Afterpay owner Block eliminating 4,000 roles. The layoffs reflect mounting pressure on established tech companies as artificial intelligence disrupts traditional software markets.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Outdoor dining boom transforms NSW hospitality
    Mar 12 2026
    More than 580 businesses across New South Wales have adopted government reforms allowing expanded outdoor dining areas to boost the hospitality trade. The Minns government has removed regulations that previously banned patrons from standing while drinking outside licensed venues. Minister for Night-Time Economy John Graham says the state's climate makes outdoor operations ideal for businesses and customers.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Newborn baby found abandoned in Melbourne yard
    Mar 12 2026
    A newborn baby was discovered abandoned in the yard of a residential property in Keilor Downs, Melbourne's north-west. A neighbour spotted the infant and alerted emergency services. Both the baby and a woman from the home were transported to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute