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Matthew Layton
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News presenter, heard across Australia on SCA’s Triple M, Hit Network & LiSTNR app. linktr.ee/mattlaytonradio
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Today, I'm pivoting to just Melbourne and Victoria's stations for up-to-date heatwave and bushfire coverage - keeping you in the loop until 3pm. Catch the latest on the link, and remember to check emergency.vic.gov.au for the very latest affecting your community. Stay safe!
Melbourne Local News
LiSTNR’s local news & issues update, weekdays.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Menulog’s final orders set for November 26 as homegrown delivery app shuts down.
BREAKING: Menulog to close this month citing tough times
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November 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Inflation's fired up again, hitting 3.2% in the year to September.
BREAKING: Rising inflation snuffs out Melbourne Cup Day rate cut chance
Inflation's fired up again, hitting 3.2% in the year to September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The pro-Palestine march has been ruled too risky, with top judges and police worried about crowd safety.
Opera House protest banned amid police safety concerns - The National Briefing
The pro-Palestine march has been ruled too risky, with top judges and police worried about crowd safety.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Supreme Court setting a 33-year non-parole period for the murders of three in-laws and the attempted murder of a fourth.
BREAKING: Erin Patterson jailed for life over mushroom murders
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September 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Unemployment’s dipped to 4.2% in July - bouncing back from the previous month’s surprise rise.
Jobless rate dips as full-time work surges; PM defends Palestine stance amid Hamas praise claims - The National Briefing
Unemployment’s dipped to 4.2% in July - bouncing back from the previous month’s surprise rise.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A train carrying 300 people’s been hit by a truck, throwing the morning rush into chaos.
Brisbane rail chaos; PM cautions media on Hamas - The National Briefing
A train carrying 300 people’s been hit by a truck, throwing the morning rush into chaos.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Australia's plan to recognise Palestine is getting the cold shoulder from Washington.
Australia’s Palestine move dismissed by US as “meaningless”; Wages rise again - The National Briefing
Australia's plan to recognise Palestine is getting the cold shoulder from Washington.
omny.fm
August 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sydney Airport's domestic terminal turned into a crime scene this morning after a police gun went off during an arrest.
Police firearm discharged at Syd Airport during arrest; Melb man charged with double murder - The National Briefing
Sydney Airport's domestic terminal turned into a crime scene this morning after a police gun went off during an arrest.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Israeli PM has got the go-ahead to take Gaza City, but the Albanese Government’s not having it, and the UN says it could spell catastrophe.
UN, Australia condemn Netanyahu’s Gaza City plan
The Israeli PM has got the go-ahead to take Gaza City, but the Albanese Government’s not having it, and the UN says it could spell catastrophe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The New South Wales Premier says Gareth Ward quit 'three or four days too late'.
Chris Minns slams Gareth Ward’s late exit ahead of Kiama by-election
The New South Wales Premier says Gareth Ward quit 'three or four days too late'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Big Brother narrator says their son was in bed with them when it hit.
TV host Mike Goldman, partner and baby survive Brisbane house fire
The Big Brother narrator says their son was in bed with them when it hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Australia is fighting to dodge a tariff whack from the US, with drugs in the firing line.
Canberra rejects US pressure on PBS amid pharma tax threat
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August 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Anthony Albanese took a cheeky swipe at the Coalition too, saying their push to bring everyone back to the office left some without one.
Flexible work gets PM tick as Victoria eyes new WFH laws
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August 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Creating or sharing fake explicit content made with A-I could soon land you in jail.
Deepfake abuse laws tighten as NSW eyes jail time for offenders
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August 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
BREAKING: Erin Patterson GUILTY
BREAKING: Erin Patterson guilty of murder and attempted murder over mushroom meal
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July 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Dom Sheed is hanging up the boots, calling time after 165 games and THAT iconic goal in the 2018 Grand Final.
West Coast premiership hero calls time, legendary goal remembered
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July 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Inflation is taking a dive and rate cut hopes are soaring.
CPI drops to 2.1%, traders tip July RBA cut
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June 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Anthony Albanese is throwing his support behind US airstrikes, saying Iran must be stopped from getting nuclear weapons.
Iran action gets PM’s nod, but Aussie motorists face fuel price sting
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June 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The Foreign Minister says the attack on Iran's nuclear sites was necessary.
Canberra shifts stance, backs US as Wong pleads for diplomacy
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June 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The 2018 premiership defender has played his last AFL game.
Eagles lose premiership great, Jeremy McGovern retires on medical advice
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June 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It’s been chaos at a major Melbourne shopping centre.
Fire sparks second lockdown at Melbourne's Northland after car rampage chaos
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June 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The US President is blaming Middle East tensions for his early exit.
BREAKING: Trump skips Albanese sit-down, exits G7 early citing Middle East unrest
LiSTNR Breaking News · Episode
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June 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Foreign Minister says the region's on a knife's edge.
Israel strikes nuclear-linked sites in Iran, Penny Wong urges calm
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June 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Devils executive Kath McCann broke down pleading with politicians to think of the kids, as the team's future hangs on a stadium deal tied to a Premier who could be booted today.
Tears and turmoil as Tassie Devils fight for AFL future
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June 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM