Best Bridge To Nowhere Podcasts (2024)

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Ryan Bridge: Cycle bridges to nowhere and consultant money scrambles don't feel like love to me 2:32

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Tory Whanau's admission she sold her car to help keep on top of the bills is ironic, given she's the mayor of a city now famous for its double-digit rate hikes. Wellington City Council saw an 18.5% rise this year and 13% the year before. Wellington Regional Council is up 25% this year. They reckon over the next four years many will be paying an ext…

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Bridges to Nowhere - Ryan Dawson - (September-October 2024) 4:13

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Bridges to Nowhere - Ryan Dawson - (September-October 2024) byBy Tomorrow's World Magazine

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launching legal action against Woolworths and Coles 2:36

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Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against the Australian arm of Woolworths, and its main rival Coles. The ACCC's accusing the supermarket giants of breaching consumer law by misleading consumers, raising prices by 15% at times before dropping the price as part of a promotion. The watchdog claims the price of hundreds of produc…

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Echuca continues their Premiership celebrations 2:08

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They toppled Shepparton in a dominant display on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Roderick Mulgan: Criminal defence lawyer on the Philip Polkinghorne verdict 2:38

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A criminal defence lawyer says the Polkinghorne verdict isn't a surprise. Eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of his wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home in April 2021. The verdict —given at the High Court in Auckland yesterday— followed 10 hours of deliberations over two days. Criminal defence law…

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Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit 2:36

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Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit ex…

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Detectives investigating serious collision in Shepparton East 2:08

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Four people have been injured, including an 11-year-old boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Alistair Boyce: Backbencher Pub owner on the impact of working from home on Wellington's economy 3:29

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Wellington businesses could reap the benefits of calling public servants back to the office. Public sector agencies are being told to enforce stricter Working From Home guidelines. It's suggested the move could help Wellington's struggling economy, as well as boost productivity and collaboration. Backbencher Pub owner Alistair Boyce told Ryan Bridg…

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Ryan Bridge: A travel advisory for the city of Wellington 1:47

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This is a travel advisory for the city of Wellington: do not travel to New Zealand's capital. Environment considered dangerous. Basic necessities like flat whites and pints are difficult to find. The government-ordered a crackdown on civil servants is currently in action. A warning other civil servants may be hiding inside homes and not immediately…

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Goulburn Valley Paramedics could see major pay rise 2:08

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The Union's secured an in-principle agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of September, a jury has found Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna. Criminal Defence Lawyer Roderick Mulgan gives his analysis. The Government wants public sector workers to stop working from home and return to the office. W…

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The Murray Bushrangers kick off their V/Line Cup campaign 2:08

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Clashes booked in with the GWV Rebels and NEB Bushrangers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Bridges in Nathalia set to be replaced 2:08

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A couple are starting to deteriorate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Goulburn Valley low-income earners effectively locked out of housing market 2:08

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Grim readings from the latest PropTrack data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Goulburn Valley roads likely to stay bumpy as resurfacing budget slashed 2:08

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Spring Street's slashed it to a third of what it used to be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Ryan Bridge: Yes to four year terms 1:18

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Yes to a four year term please. Our politicians are too short sighted. Think about infrastructure, think about productivity, think about immigration settings, basically take your pick at any long term problem in this country. We need longer terms. Yes, it will suck if it's not the party that you like in at the time that it's introduced, but it need…

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Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive on 57% less families living in emergency housing 3:26

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The number of families living in emergency housing has reduced by 57%, according to new figures from the Ministry of Social Development and Housing and Urban Development. Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd tells Ryan Bridge getting children out of motels is fantastic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on far right heading for election victory in Germany & UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepts tens of thousands of pounds worth of free gifts 3:16

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The far right could be on the brink of it's first election victory in Germany. Brandenburg, close to Berlin, has been governed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) ever since German reunification. But two million voters are heading to the polls today for a tightly fought regional election that Alternativ für Deutsch…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports reader on Norris win at Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Black Caps v Sri Lanka test final day, All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup 3:08

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ZB Sports Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to wrap the weekend in sport. Lando Norris eased to a Singapore F1 Grand Prix win despite twice hitting a wall. The win lets Norris eat further into Max Verstappen’s lead in the overall championship. Plus, the Black Caps chances of a test cricket win over Sri Lanka remain alive heading into the final day.…

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Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on NZ lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally 3:22

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New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally. Compared to international lawyers, those in New Zealand revealed higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological distress. Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade KC tells Ryan Bridge lawyers are needed in high stress m…

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Echuca ruin Shepparton's hopes, while Euroa's Netballers claim the title 2:08

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A huge day of action at Deakin Reserve on Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 34:34

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of September. The government says there has been a 57% reduction of families living in emergency housing motels since December, so what are community housing providers seeing on the ground? Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd joins the show. A new study …

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Navigating the complexities of data privacy and cybersecurity 31:42

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In this episode, Kristina talks with international attorney Joe Dehner to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity. With over 50 years of experience in global law, Joe shares his insights on how businesses can navigate complex legal frameworks, the importance of building privacy-centric infrastructures, and how organizations…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the sexual abuse and rape allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed 3:17

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A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain. More than 20 women have claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, five of whom have said they were raped. The women say the assaults were carried out at the company’s offices, in Al-Fayed’s ap…

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Victoria Police go on strike across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley 2:06

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On the spot traffic fines won't be handed out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Ian Kirkpatrick: Former All Blacks captain previews the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia 3:45

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The All Blacks are coming up to a big test this weekend, facing off against Australia in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup. It’s been almost two weeks since their back-to-back losses against South Africa, so what went wrong and do they have the time to fix it? Former All Blacks captain Ian Fitzpatrick told Ryan Bridge that if the All Blacks can …

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School holiday warning as roads get busy 2:06

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Gippsland and Goulburn Valley residents are being told to drive safely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says that the OCR will likely continue to be cut in the wake of the GDP slump 3:12

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There are expectations that cuts to the Official Cash Rate are now going to keep on coming. Yesterday's Stats NZ figures show our GDP contracted 0.2% in the three months to June. In the March quarter, 0.1% growth was recorded. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says the numbers show inflation's falling within the Reserve Banks expectations. He told R…

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Philip Morgan KC: Barrister on the Government's proposal to increase the threshold for the right to a jury trial 3:33

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A barrister has doubts about increasing the threshold for the right to a jury trial. Currently a defendant can choose between a jury or a judge-alone trial in cases where the maximum penalty is two or more years in jail. The Government's seeking feedback on increasing this to three, five, or seven years, in a bid to address court delays. Philip Mor…

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Ryan Bridge: These targets will be the making or breaking of Luxon 2:14

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I've not seen Luxon this tetchy and brassed off before. "Guys, no disrespect, but it's not about the frickin targets, it's actually about the outcomes, and the outcomes here are actually reducing violent crime." He was being asked about the national gang list which the cops have been sanitising. Hygienically cleaning it apparently to remove the dea…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024 28:39

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of September. New Zealand's GDP has dropped, but it's not quite as bad as the forecasts. So where to from here and when will we start to see growth? ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joins the show. A new solution to tackle backlog in the count system - the Government wants to…

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BREAKING: Charges dropped over Daylesford Beer garden tragedy 2:10

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Court rules accused driver has no case to answer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Extra trains to help Cats fans get to the G as Power fans bus it to Sydney 2:12

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V/Line has scheduled an extra three services before and another three after Saturday's preliminary final against Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Glasgow confirms Comm Games save 2:06

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Shepparton and Morwell were set to host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the new Retail Crime Advisory Group and the focus on facial recognition technology for the sector 4:22

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Technology is at the forefront of priorities for the new Retail Crime Advisory Group. The group will offer the Government ideas on law and order legislation. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed four sector leaders alongside dairy and business owner group leader, Sunny Kaushal. They include Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young. She says enabling fa…

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP release 2:40

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An economist says another GDP contraction today would be in-line with the idea we've been in a rolling recession for almost two years. The March 2024 quarter showed just 0.2% growth. BNZ is picking a 0.4% contraction in the second quarter. Chief Economist Mike Jones told Ryan Bridge the Reserve Bank's anticipating a 0.5% contraction, so it would ta…

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Glasgow confirms 2026 Commonwealth Games 2:10

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Regional Victorians will foot the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Benji Hyer: US Correspondent on the pager and walkie talkie explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon 3:07

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The White House says it wasn't aware of the simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon before the attacks. Thousands were injured and at least 12 killed when pagers, used by political group Hezbollah, detonated yesterday. Today —a day later— at least nine people are dead and 300 injured after walkie talkies exploded. Hezbollah believes Israel is …

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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald Reporter on the jury beginning deliberations in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne 3:26

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The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning. The judge summed up the case yesterday. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life. Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two dec…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024 34:10

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of September, GDP data is coming out today, and the forecasts aren't good. Ryan speaks to BNZ's Chief Economist Mike Jones. The jury is out on the Polkinghorne murder trial. When could we see a verdict, and what are the chances of a hung jury? NZ Herald Court Reporter Craig K…

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Physics and the artistic imagination: Ariane Koek and Arts at CERN 59:23

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In this dialogue, Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Ariane Koek, a prominent British independent producer, curator, and writer, recognized globally for her pioneering work at the intersection of art and science. With a career spanning several decades Ariane is particularly noted for founding the Arts …

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Scotland expected to pick up 2026 Comm Games 2:10

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Victorians will be footing the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Seungyeon Kim: Koi Tū researcher on the need for nurturing relationships with young people among rates of high psychological distress 2:28

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There's an urgent need to promote resilience among Aotearoa's youth. A new paper from Auckland University's think tank Koi Tū reveals 21% of 15 to 24 year olds are experiencing high levels of psychological distress. It highlights suicide as the leading cause of death among youth and notes our suicide rate is one of the highest in the developed worl…

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Scotland likely to pick up the 2026 Comm Games 2:06

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Shepparton and Latrobe were set to be major hubs of the games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Aaron Hendry: Youth Development Worker says the economic climate is to blame for the rise in youth crime 3:37

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There’s a belief the economic climate is to blame for more youths fronting court over criminal charges. The Ministry of Justice's annual criminal convictions and sentencing statistics reveal more than 1,700 youths between 10 and 17 years of age had charges finalised in court. It found theft was the most common offence type. Youth Development worker…

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Nick Clements: YourQS Author on the Government overestimating the cost for new home insulation standards 4:03

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A new report has found Government vastly overestimated the cost of new home insulation standards. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is considering rolling back the H1 insulation requirements brought in last year amid reports they add up to $40 thousand to build costs. But research by New Zealand Certified Builders and others, shows the …

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Ryan Bridge: Why you should care about a U.S. delegation heading to China 1:47

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Here's why we should care about what sounds like a bit of an obscure trip from some U.S. officials to Beijing this week. They are going to meet to talk to their counterparts about a wave of Chinese goods flooding world markets. China, obviously, has enormous manufacturing capacity and enormous machine behind it, and the output has gotten too large …

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Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2024 34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of September, Kiwi youth are facing more criminal charges according to the latest justice figures. Youth development worker Aaron Hendry joins the show to discuss the findings. New insulation standards could cost as little as $2,200 extra for a new build 3-bedroom house, but…

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Fresh bush fire warning for Gippsland and Goulburn Valley residents 2:07

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The time to prepare is now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the record low temperatures in south-east Australia 2:46

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It’s not just New Zealand who’s been experiencing an icy start to Spring. Australia has seen record low temperatures across the southeast, with an icy blast catching several states unaware. Canberra marked its coldest September morning on record, with Monday hitting –6.9C, and many regions were hitting below 0. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio …

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