News with The Age
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to.
Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom.
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December 23, 2022 20:00 - 56 seconds - 928 KBNews with The Age will not be returning in 2023. But to stay informed on the most important story of the day, every day, you can listen to our flagship news podcast, Please Explain. On Please Explain, the best journalists from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald newsrooms share their in-depth understanding of the biggest stories in Australia and around the world. You can subscribe to Please Explain wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.co...
The top stories for Monday, December 5
December 04, 2022 20:08 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBLawyers for Brittany Higgins lodge compensation claim; a free-spending Christmas ahead; and regional homelessness on the rise. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age &...
The top stories for Friday, December 2
December 01, 2022 20:10 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBLehmann rape trial expected to be abandoned; major child mental health crisis since COVID; and Daniel Andrews scores a major factional win. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe...
The top stories for Thursday, August 18
August 17, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBGovernor-General says he did nothing wrong over secret ministries, lockdowns labeled a failure of policy by WHO leader, and upcoming state election Labor’s to lose. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authorita...
The top stories for Wednesday, August 17
August 16, 2022 20:53 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBQuestions over the future of Scott Morrison; conservatives opposing same-sex marriage break from the Anglican church and an independent authority will help the state government negotiate treaties with Indigenous Victorians. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainme...
The top stories for Tuesday, August 16
August 15, 2022 20:37 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBSearch for documents authorising Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial powers, hundreds endangered by triple-zero delays, and $1 billion for renewable energy batteries in Australia Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s ...
The top stories for Monday, August 15
August 14, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBFree transport for healthcare workers under Coalition, thousands make fraudulent claims for disaster relief cash, and the average cost of fuel rises to $100 per week. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most author...
The top stories for Friday, August 12
August 11, 2022 20:44 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBA rental squeeze in regional Victoria leaving people homeless, the veterans' affairs minister apologises for failings, and Melbourne University pursued over the alleged coercion of casuals. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from ...
The top stories for Thursday, August 11
August 10, 2022 21:05 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBNew plans to tackle teacher shortage, modellers increasingly confident Australia has passed its COVID peak, and warnings over unintended consequences of Victoria’s sexual consent laws. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Austra...
The top stories for Wednesday, August 10
August 09, 2022 21:08 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThe ACTU proposes radical economic reforms; China continues military manoeuvres around Taiwan and some residents are fighting a plan to change Moreland council’s name. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most author...
The top stories for Tuesday, August 9
August 08, 2022 21:05 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBLiberals criticise the appointment of Matthew Guy’s close friend as his chief of staff, COVID-19 estimated to be the nation’s third-leading cause of death, and Australian pop music icon Olivia Newton-John dead at the age of 73. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and enterta...
The top stories for Monday, August 8
August 07, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBRegional Victorians could be first to snap up 2026 Commonwealth Games tickets, secret campaign to hold back electric vehicles, and Marles open to buying interim subs. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authori...
The top stories for Friday, August 5
August 04, 2022 21:01 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBLabor and the Greens on a collision course over fossil fuels, state opposition MPs concerned about Matthew Guy’s future, and China-US tensions escalate over Taiwan. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authorit...
The top stories for Wednesday, August 3
August 02, 2022 21:14 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBHow rising interest rates will affect you, ex-MP George Christensen was at risk of being compromised by foreign interests and the Andrews government asks the corruption watchdog to investigate the opposition leader. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news ...
The top stories for Monday, August 1
July 31, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBGuy defends new Liberal candidate, house values fall and federal government adviser says work from home protocols should return to curb COVID-19 spread. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroo...
The top stories for Friday, July 29
July 28, 2022 21:19 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBWarning inflation will get worse in coming years; reports of sexual assault in Australia reach all-time high, and the Commonwealth Games open in England Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroo...
Top stories for Thursday, July 28
July 27, 2022 21:01 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBTreasurer warns of economic pain, Liberal candidate too risky for Morrison; Challenge to fossil fuel funding Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://su...
The top stories for Tuesday, July 26
July 25, 2022 20:44 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBThe Albanese government to rewrite a climate bill to win over the Greens, Melbourne University students directed to wear masks, and all mail from China and Indonesia to be checked for foot and mouth disease. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the da...
The top stories for Monday, July 25
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBICU patients sent home due to a lack of beds, PM pushes back against border closure with Indonesia and half a million Australians to get long COVID in coming months. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authorit...
The top stories for Friday, July 22
July 21, 2022 21:45 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBCalls for calm over foot and mouth disease, unions push for right to work from home as COVID cases climb, and BBC apologies to royal nanny over false Prince Charles affair allegations. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Austral...
The top stories for Friday, July 8
July 07, 2022 21:05 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBBoris Johnson agrees to resign after cabinet revolt over scandals, Australian and Chinese foreign ministers to meet for the first time in three years, and new code of conduct to stop ministers owning shares. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the da...
Top stories for Thursday, July 7
July 06, 2022 21:18 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBBooster rollout expanded; Climate modelling returns; and uni fee overhaul fails to change enrolments Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.sm...
The top stories for Wednesday, July 6
July 05, 2022 21:09 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBNick Kyrgios will face court over an allegation he assaulted his ex-girlfriend; St Basil’s grapples with another COVID outbreak; and economists say the Reserve Bank will continue to increase interest rates. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day...
The top stories for Tuesday, July 5
July 04, 2022 21:13 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBReserve Bank expected to lift the cash rate, truth-telling commission says it needs more time, and St Basil’s facing COVID safety charges. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Sydney everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to T...
The top stories for Monday, July 4
July 03, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBMillion dollar program to help jobseekers plug workforce gaps, PM visits Ukraine and COVID vaccine requirement to be scrapped for international arrivals. Welcome to News with The Age your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Sydney everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. ...
The top stories for Friday, July 1
June 30, 2022 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAustralia facing climate sanctions under EU trade deal, major flaws with patrol boats gifted to Pacific, and at-home cervical cancer screening arrives for Australian women in world-first. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Agebrings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Austr...
The top stories for Friday, June 24
June 23, 2022 21:26 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBFight looming over budget cuts, Supreme Court expands gun rights in the US, and calls to increase access to COVID antivirals. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & S...
The top stories for Monday, June 13
June 12, 2022 21:22 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBCOVID leaders recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours, childcare subsidies in the works, and Victorian Liberals reject nuclear energy. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Sydney everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & ...
The top stories for Friday, June 10
June 09, 2022 21:08 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBInvestigation reveals the ugly truth of cosmetic surgery after court order overturned, three foreign fighters for Ukraine sentenced to death by Russian proxy court, and infectious disease experts call for national COVID database. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Agebrings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and enterta...
The top stories for Thursday, June 9
June 08, 2022 21:09 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBPolice expose Chinese crime syndicate; National plan to phase out fossil fuels; Call to boost police body camera use Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https...
The top stories for Tuesday, June 7
June 06, 2022 21:12 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBAustralia may need a new fleet of submarines; IBAC chief calls for reform to stop logjams in the courts; and experts say scrapping a ban on patient testimonials for cosmetic surgeons would be dangerous. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day dir...
The top stories for Friday, June 3
June 02, 2022 23:27 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe government is being urged to limit gas exports to save jobs; Victoria will work with NSW on healthcare reforms; and the construction of bike lanes will be paused following complaints from residents and businesses. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news...
The top stories for Thursday, June 2
June 01, 2022 21:13 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBCold snap driving up energy prices; crack down on privately run disability homes; and men at centre of election day boat scandal speak out. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe...
The top stories for Tuesday, May 31
May 30, 2022 21:04 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBLabor on track to form a majority government; independents eye high-profile Liberals at the Victorian election; and China prepared to work with Australia in the Pacific. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most autho...
The top stories for Monday, May 30
May 29, 2022 20:58 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBAndrews and Albanese set for showdown on Melbourne’s rail loop funding, women called up as Prime Minister builds his cabinet, and a GP shortage looms as numbers dwindle Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most author...
The top stories for Friday, May 27
May 26, 2022 20:44 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBNationals MPs to challenge for leadership, electricity bill hike as energy crisis hits, and midwife shortage forces women out of maternity wards. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subs...
Top stories for Thursday, May 26
May 25, 2022 21:25 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBRace to stop China’s Pacific push, teachers says schools should close amid staff shortage, and Texas gunman warned he would shoot up school Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe...
The top stories for Tuesday, May 24
May 23, 2022 21:03 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBAnthony Albanese to hold climate talks with Joe Biden in Tokyo, Victoria’s triple-zero authority faces a class action and Labor to investigate the arrival of an asylum seeker boat on election day. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly ...
Breaking election news for Saturday, May 21
May 21, 2022 12:17 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBAnthony Albanese will become the 31st Prime Minister of Australia after the coalition failed to win enough seats to form a minority government. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscr...
The top stories for Friday, May 20
May 19, 2022 21:04 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBLegal challenge looms as some voters with COVID locked out of election, Labor reveals its costings, and NDIS delays leave Victorians stranded in hospital. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsro...
The top stories for Wednesday, May 18
May 17, 2022 20:47 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBPolls tighten just days out from the federal election; A Melbourne lab joins the race for new coronavirus vaccines; and aged care homes expected to struggle to implement minimum staffing standards. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly...
The top stories for Tuesday, May 17
May 16, 2022 21:17 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBThe liberals’ plan for first home buyers draws fire; Election promises worth hundreds of millions of dollars may be unconstitutional; and doctors urge Victorians to keep wearing masks indoors. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly fro...
The top stories for Friday, May 13
May 12, 2022 21:21 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBOrganised crime in Australia leagues ahead of police according to secret briefing, Russia threatens to retaliate as Finland looks to join NATO, and female candidates facing a ‘glass cliff’ this election. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day di...
The top stories for Thursday, May 12
May 11, 2022 21:13 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBTop doctor quits amid burnout warning, Morrison and Albanese face off over climate and votes, and taxpayers paid almost $20 million to sell the port of Darwin. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative ...
The top stories for Tuesday, May 10
May 09, 2022 20:56 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBReducing the gender pay gap could fix skilled worker shortages; Federal Labor to pledge $2 billion for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop; and warnings a “rebel alliance” is building against the AGL board Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day direc...
Top Stories for Friday, May 6
May 05, 2022 21:42 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBWoman arrested on tram following two fatal stabbings, truth telling commission could take up to a decade, and Malcolm Turnbull backs independents. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Wel...
The top stories for Thursday, May 5
May 04, 2022 21:07 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBLabor’s hospital pledge fall short, budget Spend blamed for early rate rise, tree-changers snub regional jobs. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://sub...
The top stories for Tuesday, May 3
May 02, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBState budget eyes surplus, Fraser warns against “pussyfooting” around on rates and voters want the government to do more on climate change. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment news of the day directly from Australia’s most authoritative newsroom. Subscribe...
The top stories for Monday, May 2
May 01, 2022 21:01 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBLabor in front at the halfway point of the federal election campaign; Premier Daniel Andrews pledges billions for healthcare in tomorrow’s state budget; and a new push for a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and entertainment...
The top stories for Friday, April 29
April 28, 2022 20:59 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBScientology accused of child trafficking and the forced labour of Australians in new court case; Liberal candidate admits to living twenty kilometres outside electorate; and Russia fires on Kyiv after UN chief and Zelensky meet. Welcome to News with The Age, your daily news briefing from the newspaper in Melbourne everyone turns to. Drawing from the best journalism in the country, News with The Age brings you the most important local, national and world politics, business, sport and enterta...