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Daughter of man killed in suspected arson attack in Melbourne's west joins calls for information

Two Sunshine North men were killed when the factory they were sleeping in was destroyed by a fire that police believe was deliberately lit.

Published: 55m agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:16amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Arson

Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.

Trainer Darren Weir stands with three of his horses

Published: 1h agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:02amSource: ABC BallaratTopic: Horse Racingby Rochelle Kirkham and Laura Mayers

The Unofficial History of Melbourne's Docklands Part 2

From a thriving dock to massive warehouse raves, Melbourne's Docklands has seen huge change over the last century. Hear some iconic stories of life and times on the docks.

Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds

Published: 1h agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:09amSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Historywith Charlie Pickering

Cikamatana focused on gold at the Paris Olympics

Weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana is keen to send her coach and mentor Paul Coffa off to a golden retirement by taking out the 81kg category at the Olympic Games.

Duration: 8 minutes 30 seconds

Published: 1h agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:08amSource: ABC PacificTopic: Weightliftingby Richard Ewart

Retailers paying for employees' therapy from own pocket after violent robberies

A spate of robberies at supermarkets and convenience stores have left workers feeling traumatised.

Duration: 4 minutes 28 seconds

Published: 3h agoThu 4 Jul 2024 at 11:39pmSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimewith Brigitte Duclos and Dave O'Neil

Rule of Three with Steph Tisdell

Steph is gearing up to host the NAIDOC Awards this Saturday night.

Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

Published: 3h agoThu 4 Jul 2024 at 11:50pmSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Comedy (Humour)with Brigitte Duclos and Dave O'Neil

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

Greg Messer collapsed and clinically died — for more than 15 minutes — after a cardiac arrest in October 2020 following a triathlon swim, but the actions of those nearby who knew CPR saved his life.

Greg Messer and Nicola Wellings in the water at Hervey Bay's Torquay Beach

Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Published: 3h agoThu 4 Jul 2024 at 11:57pmSource: ABC Wide BayTopic: Public Healthby James Taylor and Lucy Loram

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Cikamatana focused on gold at the Paris Olympics

Weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana is keen to send her coach and mentor Paul Coffa off to a golden retirement by taking out the 81kg category at the Olympic Games.

Duration: 8 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC PacificTopic: Weightliftingby Richard Ewart

Retailers paying for employees' therapy from own pocket after violent robberies

A spate of robberies at supermarkets and convenience stores have left workers feeling traumatised.

Duration: 4 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimewith Brigitte Duclos and Dave O'Neil

Rule of Three with Steph Tisdell

Steph is gearing up to host the NAIDOC Awards this Saturday night.

Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Comedy (Humour)with Brigitte Duclos and Dave O'Neil

The Unofficial History of Melbourne's Docklands Part 2

From a thriving dock to massive warehouse raves, Melbourne's Docklands has seen huge change over the last century. Hear some iconic stories of life and times on the docks.

Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Historywith Charlie Pickering

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Police recover stolen statue of Garry the Gorilla

Affectionately referred to as “Garry”, the 1.5m gorilla statue was stolen from Leith Park retirement in Melbourne's north-east last month.

Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

Victorian police ask for assistance as manhunt continues

Victorian police are asking for the public to help with a manhunt following a fatal collision in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood.

A heavily damaged silver car on a footpath.

Duration: 49 seconds

Source: ABC News

Police Manhunt underway after deadly crash in Melbourne's east

A group of males have fled a stolen Jeep four-wheel-drive at the scene of a deadly collision in Burwood.

Police Manhunt, Deadly Crash: A police officer shining a torch in front of a heavily damaged car.

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

Rescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home

Duration: 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

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The long and colourful history of Melbourne's famous Skipping Girl sign

Known to locals as Little Audrey, the sign standing in Abbotsford today was first powered up in 1970. But the truth is this isn't the original Skipping Girl sign.

A neon sign in red and white featuring a girl skipping.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: History

Identity fraud victim fears for his safety after hit-run committed in car hired under his name

Melbourne man Ilker has been dealing with fraudulent traffic offences, public transport fines and financial crime for three years, since his licence details were stolen.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Scams and Fraudby Rosa Ritchie

Once 'cutting edge stuff', should the West Gate servo sails receive heritage protection?

They were once described as the "opera house" of fuel stops, and tonight the sails over the service stations at the foot of the West Gate Bridge — created in 1989 — will be considered for heritage protection by Melbourne City Council.

The North service station of the West Gate Freeway in front of a grey sky.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Monument and Heritage Site

Australian man stunned to find out he lost his citizenship 33 years ago due to now-defunct law

A father-of-two from Victoria has his world turned upside down by an immigration law repealed in 2002. When he spoke to the ABC, the Department of Immigration changed its tune.

A man with short grey hair and a green plaid shirt gives the camera a half smile.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Immigrationby Rosa Ritchie

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Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Horse Racing

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Public Health

Have the Magpies lost their 'aura'? The Bombers have their say

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at its best, as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

Collingwood walk off the field after AFL loss to Gold Coast.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Cavendish is the TDF story that will make your spine tingle

Aggressive. Brash. Arrogant. For a time, these were the words used to describe sprinter Mark Cavendish. As the 39-year-old wrestled with his pro-cycling mortality we've seen a very different 'Cav'.

A cyclist sits up in the saddle, grinning widely with his arms spread wide as he coasts past the finish line.

Duration: 13 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Victoria News

Daughter of man killed in suspected arson attack in Melbourne's west joins calls for information

Two Sunshine North men were killed when the factory they were sleeping in was destroyed by a fire that police believe was deliberately lit.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Arson

Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Horse Racingby Rochelle Kirkham and Laura Mayers

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Public Healthby James Taylor and Lucy Loram

'Up-and-coming Barossa Valley' pushes back against large solar farm

Residents in the regional Victorian community are concerned a proposed 665-hectare solar farm would change the microclimate of the renowned grape-growing region and drive away tourism.

Four people standing in front of a vineyard, green paddocks, and a blue sky.

Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Solar Energyby Emma D'Agostino

National News

Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to

The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.

A sign saying 'Ashley Youth Detention Centre' outside some fencing.

Published: 10m agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 3:01amSource: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes

'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut

Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.

Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

Published: 19m agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games

How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop

Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop.

Eddie Murphy looking serious and pointing a gun with both hands, palm trees behind him

Published: 27m agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:44amSource: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)

Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find

Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Published: 47m agoFri 5 Jul 2024 at 2:24amSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato

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Daughter of man killed in suspected arson attack in Melbourne's west joins calls for information

Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

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Cikamatana focused on gold at the Paris Olympics

Retailers paying for employees' therapy from own pocket after violent robberies

Rule of Three with Steph Tisdell

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

Cikamatana focused on gold at the Paris Olympics

Retailers paying for employees' therapy from own pocket after violent robberies

Rule of Three with Steph Tisdell

The Unofficial History of Melbourne's Docklands Part 2

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Police recover stolen statue of Garry the Gorilla

Victorian police ask for assistance as manhunt continues

Police Manhunt underway after deadly crash in Melbourne's east

Rescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home

The long and colourful history of Melbourne's famous Skipping Girl sign

Identity fraud victim fears for his safety after hit-run committed in car hired under his name

Once 'cutting edge stuff', should the West Gate servo sails receive heritage protection?

Australian man stunned to find out he lost his citizenship 33 years ago due to now-defunct law

Blak.. Loud And Proud with Loren Ryan

Now we're talking, Melbourne!

The Friday Revue live from Melbourne Recital Centre

Put us in your pocket with the ABC listen app

Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

Have the Magpies lost their 'aura'? The Bombers have their say

Cavendish is the TDF story that will make your spine tingle

Daughter of man killed in suspected arson attack in Melbourne's west joins calls for information

Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018

Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers

'Up-and-coming Barossa Valley' pushes back against large solar farm

Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to

'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut

How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop

Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find

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