
ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day. Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed. Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Great news coverage and excellent perspective.
Me like it especially for a kid that like politics and economics and the deelleeff person that said it is only on apple that’s wrong because it is also Spotify
Good podcast but it no longer updates on my car podcast app “Tune-In”. No longer updates online either. Only way to get is through Apple which I hate using.
Such a good way to listen to the latest news - keeps me up to date, reliable and the hosts are great.
The news content is probably in a par with any other broadcaster. Given the 60-90 second duration, most of the top stories are covered. However, some days there are 3 updates, some days 2, nothing over the weekend, and sometimes they’re released late. Those issues seem imminently fixable.
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The show provides concise, frequent briefings of the biggest stories from Australia and around the world, with emphasis on politics, economics, regulation, and major national events. Episodes cover a mix of breaking news, public policy developments, and sector-specific updates (energy, housing, transport, environment), often featuring expert guests and official spokespersons. A notable strength is its fast, reliable summaries paired with deeper explanations on key issues, making it useful for professionals who need to stay informed quickly. A recurring edge is timely coverage of regulator actions and policy shifts, such as competition watchdogs, social media safety laws, and infrastructure or energy policy. This blend of timely updates and ... more
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Recent guests on ABC News Top Stories include:
1. Katrina Lowe
2. Andy Kelly
3. Gerard Berg
4. Danny Alarches
5. Peter Currie
6. Steve Pearce
7. Chris Pepenneff
8. Tara Moriarty
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