Ace the Open with ABC Radio this January

ABC Radio Melbourne’s Matt Preston will be centre court as he hosts two special editions of his Saturday Mornings show, live from the Australian Open live site at Birrarung Marr on Saturday 13 and Saturday 20 January.

Beginning this week, Victorian audiences can also look forward to more local news and local stories on Saturday mornings from 8am. The extra 30 minutes of local content will feature news and interviews with local reporters, political journalists and commentators about the key issues in Victoria.

Our Australian Open coverage does not stop there. Throughout January, you can join ABC Radio Melbourne at the Australian Open live site at Birrarung Marr. Entry is free.

See the full schedule here:

From this Monday, all your favourite presenters will resume their programs – Sammy J will bring you Breakfast five days a week; Raf will set the agenda on Mornings, followed by Trevor Chappell’s wonderful conversations on Afternoons, catch up on your day with Ali Moore on Drive and sit back and relax with David Astle on Evenings.

When you sit down at a bar or restaurant, and look at the beer menu, do some of the labels baffle you?

Pale Ales, Amber Ales, India Pale Ales (IPAs) - and a multitude of others are flowing out of taps and kegs across Australia.

In light of an online competition hunting down the 'Hottest 100' beers, Phil explained to David Astle on Evenings what all these types of beer actually mean.

Nearly 20 years ago, James Macready-Bryan suffered a catastrophic brain injury during an unprovoked assault whilst he was celebrating his birthday in Melbourne’s CBD. Since then, he has defied medical odds living in a special accommodation for young people with acquired brain injuries in Melbourne, where a registered nurse is always present.

His family is now facing another battle, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme removing funding for the registered nurse who also cares for the other residents at the 10-bed home in Alphington.

Check out Richard Willingham’s chat with James’ mother Ms Brewin on Mornings.

Need a fresh spin on your prawn-and-salad combo for summer?

This watermelon and feta combination is perfect for the heat.