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Up-to-date news and weather, for your location. This is Your News Now. Your News Now is your daily briefing on the most important stories shaping your life, with live weather forecasts personalised to where you are. From local developments in Australian News to global affairs. Stay informed on escalating conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine, with critical updates on key players like Vladamir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Israel. And hear the latest on the US election between Donald Trump, JD Vance and Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Closer to home, Your News Now reports on Australian politics, economy and finance. Hear what Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese, Liberal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong are saying. Whether you’re a renter or own multiple investments, you’ll get updates on the issues you care about, cost of living, negative gearing, superannuation, inflation, mortgage repayments, rising rental costs and grocery prices. Offering insights into Australian politics, national and state-level issues in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and SA, and the stories affecting everyday Australians—from education and healthcare reforms to crucial topics like mental health, aged care, and even the rise in use of Ozempic in modern medicine. This podcast reports on challenges surrounding domestic violence and the pursuit of justice for Aboriginal communities and stay ahead of the economic landscape. Hear the latest movements in gas, petrol and electricity prices, real estate, interest rates, insurance and the ASX, and keep up to date with the big players, like Elon Musk, Gina Rinehart, Mark Zuckerberg, Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Apple, META, TikTok, Samsung, Nvidia, Tesla, electric vehicles, Artificial intelligence (AI), EV technology, and gaming. We don't just cover politics and economy; we also feature Australia’s biggest names in TV, film, entertainment from Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie. And your favourite sports NRL, AFL, and Cricket and the big stars like Daniel Ricciardo, Alex Volkanovski and Sam Kerr. For the latest breaking news, weather and sport updates, Your News Now delivers factual, authoritative reporting on the stories that matter most.
Join the fun with Jade & Damien, waking you up every weekday morning from 5am. Baked fresh each morning right here in the Illawarra, with fun banter, local news, gossip and listeners chipping in great yarns from right across the community. So set the alarm and start your morning with Jade & Damien between 5am and 9am weekdays, or play catch-up on the podcast!
Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
MTV’s Behind the Music is back! The groundbreaking music documentary series returns with the best of the vault, updated and remastered for audio. Each episode profiles one of music’s most influential icons from 50 Cent to AC/DC, Courtney Love to Madonna, and more. Experience their unfiltered journeys to success and their personal stories of hardships and triumphs in this audio companion to the Paramount+ Behind the Music series.
The FADER Uncovered is a series of in-depth conversations with the world’s most impactful musicians, from genre-defining stars to avant-garde pioneers hosted by seven time Grammy Award winner, Oscar Award winner, legendary record producer and DJ, Mark Ronson. Each episode is rooted in these musicians’ iconic FADER cover stories, an institution that, over the past two decades, has told artists’ stories like no other. It’s a chance to talk about the past, present, and future of music and artistry, reflecting on the breakthroughs, creative struggles, and evolutions that can take place under the spotlight. Join Mark Ronson for a new episode every week. First episode with Questlove premieres May 10, 2021.