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'A human highlight reel': The football world mourns the passing of Carlton champion Peter Bosustow

'I can still see him kicking a banana from the boundary line at VFL Park.'

Tight crop generic image of unidentified Carlton players standing together

Published: 9m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:35amSource: ListenTopic: Australian Rules Footballwith Brigitte Duclos

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Published: 11m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

China grants access to more Australian lamb and mutton as it looks for other markets during the trade war with US President Donald Trump.

Raw lamb chops.

Published: 1h agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 4:22amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Trade Agreementsby Warwick Long

Indigenous Elder 'heartbroken' after Storm scraps Welcome to Country

She says she's unsure if she'll continue to work with Melbourne Storm.

Duration: 8 minutes 35 seconds

Published: 3h agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 2:08amSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Indigenous Culturewith Raf Epstein

The Victorian councils fighting against purple glass recycling bins

By 2027 all councils are supposed to have a purple glass recycling bin, but up to 30 councils are pushing back.

Four bins with red, green, yellow and purple lids sit in a row on the footpath outside a house.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Published: 3h agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 1:46amSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementwith Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy

A private hospital opens in Melbourne with no out-of-pocket costs

I've seen the future of an important part of Australia's healthcare system — a private hospital owned by a health insurance company.

drone shot of a hospital sitting among leafy suburban streets

Published: 9h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 7:51pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Health Policyby Alan Kohler

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Toolmaking and engineering pattern-making was once a thriving industry and is still a critical part of the supply chain in Australia, but the sector has shrunk, leaving the remaining tradies struggling to keep up with demand.

Roy Conry stands behind a desk with equipment on it

Published: 10h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 7:27pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Manufacturingby Rhiana Whitson

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'A human highlight reel': The football world mourns the passing of Carlton champion Peter Bosustow

'I can still see him kicking a banana from the boundary line at VFL Park.'

Tight crop generic image of unidentified Carlton players standing together

Source: ListenTopic: Australian Rules Footballwith Brigitte Duclos

Do we still know how to protest with purpose?

There were chaotic scenes in Melbourne over the weekend as protesters clashed on a range of issues. So, what does it mean to protest effectively and is the cause getting lost amid the chaos?

Picture graphic of white megaphone with purple background

Duration: 50 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Societywith Richelle Hunt

Indigenous Elder 'heartbroken' after Storm scraps Welcome to Country

She says she's unsure if she'll continue to work with Melbourne Storm.

Duration: 8 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Indigenous Culturewith Raf Epstein

The Victorian councils fighting against purple glass recycling bins

By 2027 all councils are supposed to have a purple glass recycling bin, but up to 30 councils are pushing back.

Four bins with red, green, yellow and purple lids sit in a row on the footpath outside a house.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementwith Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy

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'Neo-nazis' boo condemned at Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service

Political leaders have condemned heckling during the Welcome to Country at the Anzac Day dawn service, where police escorted away prominent neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant.

'Hateful behaviour': police line the perimeter for the Anzac Day crowd in Melbourne

Duration: 3 minutes 1 second

Source: ABC News

Emergency department trial reduces number of elderly people taking up ward beds

St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne embedded a geriatrician in its ED and diverted almost 150 elderly patients planned for admission, saving 900 acute bed days.

Older patient care. Image of an older man lying in a hospital bed talking to a doctor who is listening with crossed arms.

Duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ABC News

Heckles heard at Welcome to Country at ANZAC Day dawn service

Heckles heard at Welcome to Country at ANZAC Day dawn service

Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Gatecrashers interrupt Kooyong election forum

An election forum in the Melbourne electorate of Kooyong descended into chaos after gatecrashers arrived.

Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

'I'm not rich': Break-in victim calls out senate candidate's squatting campaign

Victorian senate candidate Jordan van den Lamb says he will consider an apology to a Victorian woman whose vacant property was occupied by squatters after he published the address online.

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Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Rosa Ritchie

Distracted drivers delaying paramedics from reaching emergencies

Ambulance Victoria is urging motorists to be more vigilant on the roads when emergency vehicles turn on their sirens and flashing lights.

Paramedic Alan Eade talks on the radio in a emergency vehicle.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Ambulance Service

Owner estimates $1 million worth of Pokemon cards stolen in Melbourne

Card game store owners say there has been a spike in break-ins at shops across Melbourne where people are stealing piles of Pokemon cards in wheelie bins.

A smashed up shop counter and cards on the floor of a shop

Duration: 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Andi Yu Andi Yu

Police to no longer march in Midsumma LGBTIQA+ parade after uniform ban

Organisers say they've banned any group from wearing official uniforms as they try to ensure vulnerable communities feel safe.

A person wearing a navy police uniform and cap waves a pride flag while another has a rainbow fan.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: LGBT

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The Friday Revue live from Clayton on June 20

Book your tickets to join 774 ABC Radio Melbourne's Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis for a live broadcast from Monash University Performing Arts Centres.

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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: 7 Apr 2025Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 12:18amSource: ABC MELBOURNE

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VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

Aboriginal elder told Welcome to Country 'inappropriate' on Anzac Day

Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin says she does not know if she could work with Melbourne Storm again after the NRL club cancelled her Welcome to Country ceremony on Anzac Day.

Duration: 8 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Protocols

After the losses were revealed, these Sportsbet TV segments stopped

The Sportsbet "live odds" segments hosted by former player Nathan Brown was an AFL television broadcast mainstay for years. Why have they suddenly stopped?

Nathan Brown promotes a multi bet on television.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gambling

Carlton continues resurgence with upset over Geelong, Hawks back to winning ways

Carlton has won three straight after starting the season with four consecutive losses, toppling Geelong by 18 points at the MCG.

Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Victoria News

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

China grants access to more Australian lamb and mutton as it looks for other markets during the trade war with US President Donald Trump.

Raw lamb chops.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Trade Agreementsby Warwick Long

Aboriginal elder told Welcome to Country 'inappropriate' on Anzac Day

Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin says she does not know if she could work with Melbourne Storm again after the NRL club cancelled her Welcome to Country ceremony on Anzac Day.

Duration: 8 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Protocolsby Bridget Brennan and Harvey Biggs

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens to scrap or weaken them.

An illustration of climate change for the Australian Federal Election 2025.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

National News

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suggests Anzac Day dawn services should not involve Welcome to Country ceremonies and says most veterans do not support having them at the events.

a bald man wearing glasses speaking

Published: 4m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Dayby Samantha Dick

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Published: 11m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

Queensland still 'youth crime capital of the country', premier says

The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

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Published: 23m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Sarah Richards

Legal action taken against media ban on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser

Convicted murder Susan Neill-Fraser has been released on parole from prison, but she is not allowed to talk about her case. The Human Rights Law Centre is lodging a challenge to try to change that.

A woman in a wheelchair makes her way down a path as two younger women follow.

Published: 41m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Lucy MacDonald

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