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The Confessional with Miguel Maestre

Chef and author Miguel Maestre couldn't stop laughing when revealing his confession to Bob and Richelle.

Miguel Maestre wears a blue and white shirt, smiling in the distance.

Duration: 6 minutes 57 seconds

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 10:30am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 10:30am

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Cookbookswith Bob Murphy and Richelle Hunt

Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Essendon sacks head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers languish at the bottom of the AFL ladder.

Essendon Bombers head coach Brad Scott walks off the ground, looking downward

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 8:54am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 8:54am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Suspicious fire guts converted factory in Melbourne suburb

More than 50 firefighters were called to battle the blaze, which police suspect was deliberately lit.

Firefighters and a fire truck on a road near a burning building.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 9:05am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 9:05am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Industrial Fires

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'My time to go': The words that showed Daniher's humanity in tragedy

Neale Daniher showed leadership on and off the field throughout his life, from club captaincy to coaching and as Australian of the Year — but no more so when facing the challenge of an MND diagnosis.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:04am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:04am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Footballby Andrew McGarry

Crews to work overnight after burst pipe in Melbourne leaves thousands without power

A power company was forced to switch off power to about 10,000 customers in the heart of Melbourne after a burst water main threatened to flood a substation on Monday afternoon.

Trucks pumping out thousands of litres of water from a flooded substation in Melbourne's CBD.

Duration: 25 seconds

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:39am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:39am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electricity Production and Distribution

Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review

There will be no limits introduced to the number of guns a person can own in Victoria, following a rapid review into the state's gun laws.

Published: Mon 25 May 2026 at 7:51pm

Mon 25 May 2026 at 7:51pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gun Controlby Keira Proust and Judd Boaz

Former Demons player Russell Robertson pays tribute to Neale Daniher

Former Demons player Russell Robertson has paid an emotional tribute to Neale Daniher, who died on Monday aged 65.

Neale Daniher sits in a wheelchair front of Melbourne Demons fans.

Duration: 9 minutes 22 seconds

Published: Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:58pm

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:58pm

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: AFLwith Ali Moore

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The Confessional with Miguel Maestre

Chef and author Miguel Maestre couldn't stop laughing when revealing his confession to Bob and Richelle.

Duration: 6 minutes 57 seconds

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Cookbookswith Bob Murphy and Richelle Hunt

Aboriginal community workers say diphtheria response 'heartbreaking'

Residents and service providers in Yuendumu say the Northern Territory government has not provided enough support to combat the territory's diphtheria outbreak.

A nurse injecting a needle into the arm of a patient who is getting vaccinated.

Duration: 24 minutes 59 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Indigenous Australianswith Sinéad Mangan

Former Demons player Russell Robertson pays tribute to Neale Daniher

Former Demons player Russell Robertson has paid an emotional tribute to Neale Daniher, who died on Monday aged 65.

Duration: 9 minutes 22 seconds

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: AFLwith Ali Moore

The Melbournian running for parliament in Cyprus

Costa Constanti, who was born and bred in Melbourne - is running for parliament in Cyprus with the Volt Party, which calls itself “the first Pan-European party”.

Duration: 13 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Elections

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Burst water pipe causes power outage in Melbourne CBD

A burst water pipe flooded a public car park above an underground substation on Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, leaving thousands without power.

Underground facility flooded with murky water.

Duration: 25 seconds

Source: ABC News

The Bohemians who took over iconic Melbourne mansion Labassa

Melbourne became a hub for the counterculture movement in the 60s and 70s.

Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

The Gruners arrived from Hungary in 1957

The Gruner family moved to Labassa in 1957, when Susan was 11.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second

Source: Compass

ISIS-linked woman and children arrive at Melbourne Airport

ISIS-linked woman and children have arrived at Melbourne Airport.

Group of men escort ISIS-linked families out of airport.

Duration: 26 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Victoria's treasurer says she has 'a lot of sleepless nights'

The state budget landed on the same day the Reserve Bank once again jacked up interest rates. ABC Melbourne listeners say the cost of living is keeping them awake at night.

A close up photo of Jaclyn Symes with a red background

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Budgetby Raf Epstein

Victorian prisoners held in police stations for weeks, lawyer says

A Victorian lawyer says a "crisis" is unfolding in the state's jails, with remand centres so crowded prisoners are instead being kept in police holding cells for up to a month.

A blue and white Victoria Police sign outside a building.

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Sharnelle Vella and Rosa Ritchie

ABC host Sharnelle Vella expecting a baby after fertility struggle

The ABC Radio Melbourne breakfast co-host and her husband say they are overjoyed but terrified as they prepare for the birth of their baby girl in March.

A man with dark hair in a dark suit rests his hand on the stomach of a woman with long dark hair in a black dress.

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Youth offenders visited Gold Coast theme parks during taxpayer-funded trip

Two violent youth offenders serving a community corrections order in Victoria have been allowed to travel interstate for a taxpayer-funded trip, the ABC can reveal.

an illustration showing a young person sitting against a wall on a skateboard, with court symbols

Source: 774 ABC MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Sharnelle Vella

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Published: Fri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:45am

Fri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:45am

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Published: Thu 26 Feb 2026 at 4:12pm

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Get free tickets to TGIF!

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering is a weekly comedy radio show airing every Friday, live from the ABC studios. Secure your spot to join the live crowd at the Southbank studio here.

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Published: Tue 28 Apr 2026 at 2:19pm

Tue 28 Apr 2026 at 2:19pm

Source: 774 ABC Melbourne

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Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Essendon sacks head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers languish at the bottom of the AFL ladder.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Cricket's next generation of pace knows fast bowling can take a toll

Cricket has few more glorious sights than a fast bowler terrorising a top-class batting order, but becoming a speedster is not without its pains, as the nation's next generation is finding out.

Simrth Gill tosses up a cricket ball, while holding a cricket bat.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

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'My time to go': The words that showed Daniher's humanity in tragedy

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

Enhanced Games: revolution or juiced 'joke'?

The future of sports or a grifty marketing stunt with juiced-up athletes as salespeople? The Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas. Races were held, prize money was awarded, one world record was "broken" in farcical scenes.

James Magnussen, shirtless, smiles beside a pool with competitors behind him at the Enhanced Games.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Victoria News

Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Essendon sacks head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers languish at the bottom of the AFL ladder.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Vandals cut down road signs in protest against lower speed limit

Police believe changes to speed limits on country roads in Victoria have led to vandalism including new road signs being cut down.

A photo of a damaged speed limit sign that has been chopped down, on a country road in a rural area

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Roadsby Jack Colantuono, Mim Hook and Zaida Glibanovic

Suspicious fire guts converted factory in Melbourne suburb

More than 50 firefighters were called to battle the blaze, which police suspect was deliberately lit.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Industrial Fires

Cricket's next generation of pace knows fast bowling can take a toll

Cricket has few more glorious sights than a fast bowler terrorising a top-class batting order, but becoming a speedster is not without its pains, as the nation's next generation is finding out.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Matthew Smith

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When moving forward means being the cycle-breaker in a family

Motherhood has a way of making family patterns impossible to ignore. Suddenly you start asking questions you never asked before.

Carlie Schofield pictures as a baby, being held by her mum.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:04pm

Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:04pm

Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Family and Relationshipsby Carlie Schofield

How to check if your vaccines are up to date as diphtheria outbreak continues

Do you know your vaccination history? Some vaccines need to be updated regularly, especially if you are travelling. Here's what you need to know to ensure you stay protected.

A health worker puts a bandaid over a spot where someone was vaccinated.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:07pm

Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:07pm

Source: ABC Health & WellbeingTopic: Vaccines and Immunityby Lauren Roberts

Missiles and weapons manufacturing hub slated for WA

Missiles for use in the Australian military could soon be made in Western Australia with the government seeking to establish a local weapons manufacturing hub, the third state to do so.

Roger Cook is speaking at a business breakfast in Perth.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:59am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:59am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Industry

Notorious children's jail could become minimum-security adult prison farm

The Tasmanian government says Ashley Youth Detention Centre could become a minimum-security adult prison and "agriculture-based prison rehab and training facility".

An aerial view of Ashley Youth Detention Centre.

Published: Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:53am

Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:53am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Youth Crimeby Lucy MacDonald

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The Confessional with Miguel Maestre

Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Suspicious fire guts converted factory in Melbourne suburb

'My time to go': The words that showed Daniher's humanity in tragedy

Crews to work overnight after burst pipe in Melbourne leaves thousands without power

Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review

Former Demons player Russell Robertson pays tribute to Neale Daniher

The Confessional with Miguel Maestre

Aboriginal community workers say diphtheria response 'heartbreaking'

Former Demons player Russell Robertson pays tribute to Neale Daniher

The Melbournian running for parliament in Cyprus

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Burst water pipe causes power outage in Melbourne CBD

The Bohemians who took over iconic Melbourne mansion Labassa

The Gruners arrived from Hungary in 1957

ISIS-linked woman and children arrive at Melbourne Airport

Victoria's treasurer says she has 'a lot of sleepless nights'

Victorian prisoners held in police stations for weeks, lawyer says

ABC host Sharnelle Vella expecting a baby after fertility struggle

Youth offenders visited Gold Coast theme parks during taxpayer-funded trip

Join ABC Sport's expert commentary team this season on the ABC listen app 🏉

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Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Cricket's next generation of pace knows fast bowling can take a toll

'My time to go': The words that showed Daniher's humanity in tragedy

Enhanced Games: revolution or juiced 'joke'?

Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches

Vandals cut down road signs in protest against lower speed limit

Suspicious fire guts converted factory in Melbourne suburb

Cricket's next generation of pace knows fast bowling can take a toll

When moving forward means being the cycle-breaker in a family

How to check if your vaccines are up to date as diphtheria outbreak continues

Missiles and weapons manufacturing hub slated for WA

Notorious children's jail could become minimum-security adult prison farm

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