Best Melbourne Fringe Podcasts (2024)

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New First Nations circus performance to launch at Melbourne Fringe Festival 3:59

4h ago3:59

3:59

Lifts, dives, splits and acrobatics - they're just some of the exciting scenes audiences can look forward to in a new First Nations circus performance about to premiere in Melbourne, also known as Narrm. "In Place", by the Na Djinang Circus, will open next week as part of the city's Fringe Festival.

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The Solos, Janice Florence, Weave Movement Theatre, Dancehouse, Melbourne Fringe

12d ago

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Performer Janice Florence from Weave Movement Theatre discusses their Melbourne Fringe production The Solos. October 2 to 5 at Dancehouse, 150 Princes St, North Carlton. Starts 6 pm. Weave Movement Theatre Weave: The Solos | Melbourne FringeBy Janice Florence with James McKenzie

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SBS On The Money: 9 October 2024 15:46

1h ago15:46

15:46

The average ranking of Australian universities declined by five places on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angel Calderon from the QS Global Rankings Advisory Board to find out why and what that means for the economy, plus Niv Dagan from PEAK Asset Management on the day's sharema…

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Anti-racism group releases figures that it says show Victoria Police are still racial profiling 3:47

1h ago3:47

3:47

Using Freedom of Information laws, researchers have collated four years of police reports which they say paint a damning picture of who gets targeted. But Victoria Police has defended itself against the claims.

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Rare floods in the Sahara desert 2:23

1h ago2:23

2:23

Flooding has occurred between palm trees and sand dunes after rare Sahara Desert rain - bringing more water to its drought-stricken regions than has been seen in decades.

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Iran says it will continue to support its allied militant groups in the Middle East 6:12

5h ago6:12

6:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says its airstrikes killed two successors to Hezbollah's assassinated leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier, Hezbollah's deputy leader says he supported truce efforts - but did not confirm any recent deaths among its senior commanders.

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Defence officials say government's response to climate and security is "too hot to handle" 5:28

1d ago5:28

5:28

A report released by former military and defence leaders, titled Too Hot to Handle, has found Australia's defence capabilities face serious threats if climate change is not taken seriously. The security experts are warning the Australian government that a failure to understand the risks posed by climate change will weaken national security.…

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Groups pen their frustration over skilled migrants and key shortages in economy 6:09

1d ago6:09

6:09

An alliance of businesses, unions, social services and community organisations wants more to be done to address skills shortages. The group has penned an open letter to the Australian Parliament asking for more assistance for skilled migrants many of whom face major hurdles in getting their qualifications recognised.…

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Opposition criticises Prime Minister over calls for a ceasefire in motion condemning October 7 attacks 2:51

1d ago2:51

2:51

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has criticised the Prime Minister for calling for a ceasefire in a motion condemning the October 7 attack. It comes as politicians have marked the first anniversary of the attack in vigils across Australia.

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Australians flying to safety as Israeli Hezbollah conflict intensifies 4:54

1d ago4:54

4:54

Australians fleeing Lebanon have touched down in Sydney on evacuation flights. Six Australian government flights have so far ferried people to safety, as conditions in Lebanon continue to deteriorate.

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Vigils around the country mourn tens of thousands killed since the latest escalation in Hamas-Israel conflict 5:55

2d ago5:55

5:55

One year since the October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel sparked the latest round of Israeli attacks on Gaza, vigils around the country are mourning the Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese lives lost in the last year.

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'More accessible, person-centred care': Advocates welcome new strategy on eating disorders in Victoria 6:07

2d ago6:07

6:07

Advocacy groups have welcomed the Victorian's government newly announced strategy on eating disorders. The prevalence of eating disorders has increased since the pandemic, with social media also a factor in its rise among young people, according to research. Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell says the new strategy paves the way for more…

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UN Director-General: 'October 7 must never be forgotten' 8:13

2d ago8:13

8:13

Today marks one year since Hamas' surprise attack on Israel, killing over 1,200 and taking around 250 hostages. Since then, over 41,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged remembrance, while Pope Francis called for peace, as global marches took place and Israel continues strikes on Gaza and Lebanon.…

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Hamas launched its attack on Israel a year ago 10:31

2d ago10:31

10:31

It's a year since Hamas launched an attack on Israel, catapulting the region into a war and a humanitarian crisis that threatens to engulf the region. SBS looks back at what's happened since then.

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French President Emmanuel urges halt to arms shipments to Israel 6:33

3d ago6:33

6:33

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt to arms shipments to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly rejected the appeal, condemning it as uncivilised and accusing the West of double standards. This comes as Israeli strikes on Gaza and Lebanon continue.

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Nothing sheepish about this ancient British tradition 4:38

4d ago4:38

4:38

You wouldn't expect to see a flock of sheep running around in a major city.And there aren't many major cities that continue traditions from nearly a thousand years ago that would cause traffic jams in all directions.But then... the city of London is one of those major cities that makes its own rules.…

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A small Adelaide beach becomes part of an ancient ritual 5:08

4d ago5:08

5:08

For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs - scattering the ashes of loved ones into flowing water after their cremation is an important final ritual. However, some communities in Australia lack dedicated places for these ceremonies. After years of advocacy, one Hindu community in South Australia now has an approved site for this and other related…

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei defends missile strike on Israel, vows continued support for regional allies 6:54

5d ago6:54

6:54

Iran’s Supreme Leader has pledged continued support for regional allies fighting Israel, defending Iran’s 1st of October missile strike on Israeli military targets. This comes as Israel battles Hezbollah in Lebanon and as the US targets Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen, as civilian casualties mount in Lebanon and Gaza.…

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INTERVIEW: Why do we often witness vitriol and personal attacks in US politics? 11:18

5d ago11:18

11:18

There's been a fair share of personal attacks and vitriol between US Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris as the US election nears. Many have become immune to vitriolic remarks in US politics, particularly from Trump, but why is this behaviour more common in US politics compared to Australia? SBS' Catriona Stirra…

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From London to remote Flinders Island: the phenomenon of ParkRun 3:21

5d ago3:21

3:21

It started in London two decades ago and spread to 23 countries, including Australia. These days, around six million people participate in the global phenomenon that is Parkrun.

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What went wrong with Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft? 3:44

5d ago3:44

3:44

Boeing's Starliner mission to the International Space station has not been their finest moment. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore first travelled to the station in early June aboard a Boeing Starliner spacecraft for what was expected to be a week-long test mission. But issues with helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters forced NASA to de…

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Industry and activists rally to tackle biodiversity crisis 7:59

5d ago7:59

7:59

Australia is facing biodiversity risks, prompting industry and environmental leaders to take action. A world-first Global Nature Positive Summit will address urgent need for nature protection and restoration. The federal government has re-affirmed its commitment to collaborate with all sectors in tackling biodiversity loss.…

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Government resists - for now - calls for Iran's ambassador to be expelled 3:39

5d ago3:39

3:39

The Coalition has called for the Iranian ambassador to be expelled from Australia following a post praising Hezbollah's leader after he was killed in an Israeli strike.The government has condemned the comments by Ahmad Sadeghi, but is not looking to remove him from the country.

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Israel orders residents of towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate 6:40

5d ago6:40

6:40

Explosions have been reported near Beirut's main airport in southern Lebanon, as Israeli forces continue targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Israel has urged residents of more than 70 towns in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, to evacuate amid growing military activity.

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Jamal Hakim Interview

5d ago

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Jamal Hakim is campaigning to be Lord Mayor of Melbourne and joins us to discuss his policies.By Jamal Hakim with James McKenzie

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Clint Lingard Interview

5d ago

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Clint Lingard is a gay, Aboriginal man with a disabilty and he's running for Wattle Ward, Maribyrnong Council elections.By Clint Lingard with James McKenzie

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Ella Svensson Interview

5d ago

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Ella Svensson is running for the Brunswick West ward at the Merri-bek Council elections and joins us in the studio.By Ella Svensson with James McKenzie

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Have you noticed your favourite product shrinking? You're not imagining things 4:52

6d ago4:52

4:52

Supermarkets have been put on notice over a practice known as 'shrinkflation', which is a practice that is rife in the industry and is when a product is downsized but the price remains the same or even increases. To combat the tactic - the government is now seeking to strengthen unit pricing codes, making price and volume labels more readable, prom…

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Disability advocates say NDIS reforms were developed without consultation 13:50

6d ago13:50

13:50

Australia's Parliament has approved new laws that govern the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Minister Bill Shorten has also published a list that outlines what NDIS funding can and cannot be spent on from now on. But disability advocates say all of this has been "rapidly" developed with next to no engagement with the sector -…

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INTERVIEW: An Australian stuck in Beirut tells SBS she fears she won't make it out of Lebanon 4:54

6d ago4:54

4:54

Two Royal Australian Air Force planes have landed in Cyprus, as the government prepares to evacuate Australian citizens from Beirut. Around 1700 Australians have told the Department of Foreign Affairs they want to leave Lebanon, as Israel’s incursion into the country’s south continues. Sydney mother Marie Shebl is one of them. She has booked a comm…

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Penny Wong: 'Now is the time to leave Lebanon' 2:41

6d ago2:41

2:41

The Government has secured additional seats on commercial flights out of Beirut as it attempts to assist the 15,000 Australians currently in Lebanon. A Royal Australian Air Force plane has landed in Cyprus as the government prepares to evacuate more citizens, warning Australians to leave as soon as they can.…

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Guterres: 'The escalation is leading the people of the Middle East over a cliff' 7:38

6d ago7:38

7:38

Israel and Iran exchanged threats of retaliation at a UN Security Council meeting, raising fears of a broader Middle East war. Israel vowed to respond after Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles that injured Israelis and killed a Palestinian. Iran claimed the attack was necessary to restore balance following Israel's killing of Hezbollah's le…

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The UK and EU try to mend fences 5:31

7d ago5:31

5:31

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on to reset relations on issues such as trade, security and immigration. Starmer, whose Labour Party won in July's election, has made clear that his government won't seek wholesale negotiation of the Brexit deal that took Britain out of the bloc, but he i…

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Hysterical: The 'distressing' gender gap in health Dr Lea Merone didn't expect to confront 18:35

7d ago18:35

18:35

From measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researcher in women's health. She breaks down concepts such as Yentl syndrome and the 'beauty myth', but al…

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Some flights for Australians caught up in Middle East conflict but some say it's not enough 5:03

7d ago5:03

5:03

The government has begun helping some Australians out of Beirut as Israel escalates its ground incursion into southern Lebanon. It comes as the Prime Minister reiterates months-long calls for Australian citizens to leave.

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INTERVIEW: Why a strike at US ports could hit trade here in Australia 6:01

7d ago6:01

6:01

Nearly 50,000 union members working at America's East and Gulf Coast ports have started industrial action, slowing or stopping America’s imports and exports. It could become the country’s most disruptive work stoppage in decades - but it could have a flow on effect to trade around the world, including here in Australia. What the union is asking for…

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US Vice-Presidential candidates clash in one and only debate 6:49

7d ago6:49

6:49

Vice-Presidential candidates Republican Senator JD Vance and the Democrat governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz have held their first and only debate on CBS News with just over a month to go until the United States election. The pair sparred on policies including immigration, abortion, and gun ownership as well as the escalating Middle East conflict.…

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SBS On the Money: How will the Middle-East conflict impact markets? 13:30

7d ago13:30

13:30

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves and Rhayna Bosch speak with Shane Oliver from AMP and Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett to find out how the latest developments in the Middle-East may play out on global markets as Iran steps into the conflict.

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The declining cohort of students dancing to keep a 'national treasure' alive 5:20

8d ago5:20

5:20

The Australian Ballet School is celebrating its 60th birthday with a special performance in Melbourne showcasing some of its best talent. The program has been choreographed by current students and will also feature some of the school's most renowned alumni.

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Millions of people in Israel seek shelter after Iran launches missile attacks 6:21

8d ago6:21

6:21

Iran has launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and others. The attacks which resulted in minor injuries to two Israelis has been widely condemned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate, something Iran is warning Isr…

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Charities struggle to keep up as the cost of living takes its toll 4:04

9d ago4:04

4:04

There's been a 40 per cent surge in the value of goods donated to charities in the last financial year - the highest on record. New data has also revealed the need for non-food aid has never been higher, as Australians continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

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A new industry code to protect dating app users has come into force – but does it misdiagnose the problem? 7:08

9d ago7:08

7:08

The federal government has ordered online dating companies to develop an industry code of practice to better protect users from sexual harassment. The code outlines a number of obligations including escalating complaints when there is an imminent threat to safety. It comes as new research has found that across five years to 2021, almost three in fo…

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SBS On the Money: Qatar seeks 25% of Virgin Australia + more China stimulus to come? 13:34

9d ago13:34

13:34

Qatar Airways is seeking 25% of Virgin Australia, so what will that mean for competition in the local and international aviation sector. Michael O'Scannail speaks with Ellis Taylor from Cirium for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through the day on the sharemarket with Mike Jenneke from UBS Wealth Management.…

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Personal attacks and vitriolic remarks: how US politics differs from Australian 8:44

9d ago8:44

8:44

There's been a fair share of personal attacks and vitriol between US Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris as the US election nears. Many have become immune to vitriolic remarks in US politics, particularly from Mr Trump, but why is this behaviour more common in US politics compared to Australia?…

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First humanitarian visas issued to Palestinian families 4:09

9d ago4:09

4:09

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has issued the first humanitarian visas to a small number of Palestinian families in Australia. After almost a year of pushing for a humanitarian pathway, community advocates have welcomed the move. But they are calling for a clear visa pathway for all those who have arrived in Australia.…

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Israel launches operation across border into Lebanon 4:34

9d ago4:34

4:34

The Israeli Defence Forces have launched limited ground operations in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. Supported by airstrikes, these operations follow the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanese health authorities are reporting 95 Lebanese have died in strikes on Monday, as 11 Palestinians were killed in central Gaza's Nuseirat…

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Spring has sprung but watch your head, it's swooping season 5:05

9d ago5:05

5:05

Spring time in Australia represents more than just blooming flowers, it also brings with it swooping season for magpies. Some magpies can be fierce defenders of their territory. Experts are advising people to be aware, stay calm and even try to gain the trust of the birds.

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Qantas hits turbulence as engineers' strike takes off 4:31

10d ago4:31

4:31

Qantas says there's been minimal disruption so far from industrial action by its maintenance workers, who are seeking a better pay deal from the airline. But that hasn't dampened the enthusiasm on the part of workers taking the action.

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Meet the Kenyan women helping solve a critical shortage in this essential item 3:28

10d ago3:28

3:28

Not having enough money to buy period products is a major problem for women and girls around the world. The Kenyan government is considered a global leader in access to sanitary products repealing added taxes on pads and tampons in 2004, and passing a law in 2017 to make period products free for school girls. And one charity is helping disabled wom…

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Government reveals $6.5 billion budget bonus 3:52

10d ago3:52

3:52

The government has delivered the first back to back budget surplus in almost two decades. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is celebrating the economic win, but household budgets around the country are still struggling to keep up in a cost of living crisis?

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