| | | The Coodabeen Champions clock up 40 years |
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 The Coodabeen Champions have been a feature on Melbourne radio since they started breaking new ground for sports coverage in 1981. ABC's Backstory takes a look at their career, spanning 40 years. This Saturday, in lieu of their annual Grand Final Day broadcast from the MCG, they will be live streaming the last half hour of their program. So you can see the boys and Champs sing his footy anthem on Facebook from 11.30am. |
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| Listen to health experts, Fox says |
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 Seven chief executives of Australia's biggest companies have written to the Premier, urging Victoria to speed up reopening. However, trucking magnate Lindsay Fox backed the government following advice from health experts. The Linfox founder tells Raf Epstein that "business leaders are good at business…all those people can be great help" after the pandemic risk has eased. |
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| New mayor, new challenges |
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 Melbourne's new lord mayor will be formally declared by mid-November after council elections this month. With months of shutdowns affecting business, live sport, tourism and the arts, Melbourne's next lord mayor will have a crucial role in helping the Victorian capital to restore its reputation as a cultural and events hub. |
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| Victoria's latest coronavirus restrictions critiqued |
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 As Victorians live through the latest iteration of the state's lockdown rules, there's hope at the end of the tunnel for many. We asked five epidemiologists for their reaction to the State Government's revised roadmap. |
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| Coastal erosion changing the appearance of our beaches |
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 The Conversation Hour explores how the appearance of Victoria's coastline is changing. Geomorphologist Professor David Kennedy explains how wave direction, rising sea levels and climate change are eroding Victoria's beaches, which can impact roads and infrastructure. |
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 | Coffee drinking changed forever |
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KeepCup founder Abigail Forsyth, tells Sammy J the inspiration behind the reusable cup and how it nearly didn't happen. |
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Madeleine Tucker is not a candidate in the 2020 council elections, but she has a brochure of big ideas. She spoke to Jacinta Parsons about her vision. |
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| AFL Grand Final Day coverage |
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Libbi Gorr will kick off the Grand Final Day celebrations with a fans breakfast from 6am, joined by the Outer Sanctum. The Coodabeen Champions will hold their traditional Grand Final show from 10am.
From noon, the Grandstand team will entertain you across the day before crossing live to the Gabba from 6pm for the big game. | | | |
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| Melbourne's Sudanese and Greek communities are forging links through culture and football. | | | |
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Chris Tomlin, a passionate Melbourne Storm fan, tells Jacinta Parsons how he is trying his hardest to get to the NRL Grand Final. Tune in to Sunday Grandstand for finals coverage. |
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The Conversation Hour delves into some of the interesting backstories to many of the AFL's most popular theme songs. |
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 Virginia Trioli and Insiders ABC presenter David Speers wrap up another big week in news and politics. |
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 Whether you love a fast and filling dinner, or want to try veggie recipes for the first time, here's a selection of recipes for every home cook. |
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