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Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park.

Clare Polkinghorne waves to the crowd after her final Matildas appearance.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:47amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Matildasby Marnie Vinall

Who should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder?

Darcy Moore reveals who he thins should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder

Duration: 18 minutes 10 seconds

Published: 13h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 1:29amSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: AFL

New York graffiti artist to hold world-exclusive show in country Victoria

A swanky Manhattan art museum or an obscure Brooklyn gallery would be the expected choice for Claw Money's original exhibition, but Warrnambool has managed to snag it.

A woman wearing camouflage-style clothing standing in front of a painted mural

Published: 13h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 1:00amSource: ABC South West VicTopic: Street Artby Olivia Sanders

Still need to get some Christmas presents? Here are a few book recommendations to stuff the stocking

Michael Williams is the editor of The Monthly magazine and also the host of the podcast, Read This, and says December is an exciting time for book lovers.

A smattering of books lies along the top of a cabinet in an office

Duration: 7 minutes 33 seconds

Published: 15h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 11:10pmSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: English Literaturewith Alice Zaslavsky

Netanyahu singles out Labor government for 'extreme anti-Israel' position

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked a Melbourne synagogue firebombing to Australia's UN vote earlier this week.

Firefights walk past fire damage and smashed glass at the Synagogue.

Duration: 3 minutes 59 seconds

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Matthew Doran, Monte Bovill and Tessa Flemming

Today, these Melburnians are going to be laughing for twelve hours straight

Laugher Yoga Australia's 'Laughter Marathon' is aimed at spreading positivity and the physical benefits of humour.

Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds

Published: 16h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 10:04pmSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Mental Healthwith Alice Zaslavsky

He's one of Australia's most wanted men and on Interpol's radar

The extradition of Easey street accused Perry Kouroumblis has highlighted other Australians on Interpol's "red notice" list, including Anthony Sitar.

An AFP image showing with Anthony Sitar is expected to look like now

Published: 17h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 9:10pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Syan Vallance and Mietta Adams

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Who should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder?

Darcy Moore reveals who he thins should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder

Duration: 18 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: AFL

Today, these Melburnians are going to be laughing for twelve hours straight

Laugher Yoga Australia's 'Laughter Marathon' is aimed at spreading positivity and the physical benefits of humour.

Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Mental Healthwith Alice Zaslavsky

Still need to get some Christmas presents? Here are a few book recommendations to stuff the stocking

Michael Williams is the editor of The Monthly magazine and also the host of the podcast, Read This, and says December is an exciting time for book lovers.

Duration: 7 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: English Literaturewith Alice Zaslavsky

It's the ecology, stupid.

On the eve of the Ecological Society of Australia's conference in Melbourne, this episode of The Conversation Hour looks at the state of the environment in Victoria.

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Duration: 49 minutes

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Ecologywith Richelle Hunt

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Firefighters battle blaze at Adass Israel synagogue

The Adass Israel synagogue at Ripponlea in Melbourne's south-east was allegedly set on fire after 4am.

Duration: 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

Melbourne company designs beds make from repurposed plastic

The bed design uses 21 kilograms of plastic, which would otherwise go to landfill.

Sustainable living. Image of a bed base and mattress.

Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

Jewish community calls for police action after synagogue fire

Victoria Police say they will do everything they can to bring the people behind the suspected synagogue arson before the courts.

Synagogue Fire Investigation: A firetruck outside a low building at twilight. A cherrypicker style crane is in the background.

Duration: 6 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

Synagogue board member says community is shaken

Benjamin Klein says the synagogue is the focal point of the local Jewish community.

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Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Melbourne to wake up to new ABC Breakfast hosts Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy

Award-winning journalist Sharnelle Vella and the Western Bulldogs' favourite son Bob Murphy will join ABC Radio Melbourne after Sammy J announces he is leaving.

A white man with grey hair stands beside a blonde man in a blue shirt and a woman with brown hair in a grey suit in a studio

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: ABC

Sammy J to leave ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast role after five years

The Breakfast host announces he is ready to trade the early alarm for more regular hours after five years of waking up Melbourne.

A man with short hair sits in front of a microphone, looking serious.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: ABC

Celebrated First Nations soprano among Victoria's Australian of Year nominees

An operatic voice of inclusion and a father raising awareness about suicide prevention are among those in the running for the award, which is set to be announced at the Victorian Arts Centre tonight.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon stands behind a piano in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Verbrugghen Hall

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Awards and Prizes

Fifty years after the 'execution-style' killing of three men in a jewellery robbery, a Melbourne family wants answers

The family of a man killed "execution-style" nearly 50 years ago at a jeweller's office in Melbourne's CBD has made a fresh appeal for information about his murder.

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Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Homicideby Ruth Brook Ruth Brook

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Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Matildas

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

'You can guarantee she will start the game': 35yo defender to make final Matildas appearance in Geelong

The Matildas will call on legendary centre-back Clare Polkinghorne one last time in Saturday's friendly against Chinese Taipei at Kardinia Park.

Clare Polkinghorne claps her hands after a Matildas match.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Soccer

Union slams state government's bid to lease out ski resorts

The Australian Workers' Union wants the government to scrap its plans to offload management of two popular Victorian ski resorts to a private operator.

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Unions

Victoria News

Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Matildasby Marnie Vinall

Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres as union accepts new offer

The United Workers Union says Woolworths employees across four warehouses have won better rights and wages after being on strike for 17 days.

A group of people in high vis holding signs.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Melbourne synagogue attack

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reacted to the Melbourne synagogue arson attack and police continue search for people responsible for the terror.

Duration: 3 minutes 59 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

New York graffiti artist to hold world-exclusive show in country Victoria

A swanky Manhattan art museum or an obscure Brooklyn gallery would be the expected choice for Claw Money's original exhibition, but Warrnambool has managed to snag it.

Source: ABC South West VicTopic: Street Artby Olivia Sanders

National News

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 50m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

Who should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder?

New York graffiti artist to hold world-exclusive show in country Victoria

Still need to get some Christmas presents? Here are a few book recommendations to stuff the stocking

Netanyahu singles out Labor government for 'extreme anti-Israel' position

Today, these Melburnians are going to be laughing for twelve hours straight

He's one of Australia's most wanted men and on Interpol's radar

Who should be Collingwoods No. 1 ticket holder?

Today, these Melburnians are going to be laughing for twelve hours straight

Still need to get some Christmas presents? Here are a few book recommendations to stuff the stocking

It's the ecology, stupid.

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Firefighters battle blaze at Adass Israel synagogue

Melbourne company designs beds make from repurposed plastic

Jewish community calls for police action after synagogue fire

Synagogue board member says community is shaken

Melbourne to wake up to new ABC Breakfast hosts Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy

Sammy J to leave ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast role after five years

Celebrated First Nations soprano among Victoria's Australian of Year nominees

Fifty years after the 'execution-style' killing of three men in a jewellery robbery, a Melbourne family wants answers

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Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

'You can guarantee she will start the game': 35yo defender to make final Matildas appearance in Geelong

Union slams state government's bid to lease out ski resorts

Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell

Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres as union accepts new offer

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Melbourne synagogue attack

New York graffiti artist to hold world-exclusive show in country Victoria

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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