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Charlie Brown is one of Australia's cutting edge commentators on lifestyle technology. He is the technology editor for Channel Nine's Today Show and appears regularly on Nine News. Charlie is able …Follow the podcast:
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From the Summary Podcast - Is the Melbourne Cup Still Stopping the Nation?
From the Summary Podcast - The fascinators are out as Flemington hosts another edition of the Melbourne Cup, but questions are mounting over whether the historic event still commands the country's attention. With declining television ratings, dropping crowd numbers, and growing animal welfare scrut…
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From The Summary Podcast - Please Explain: When Cartoons Cross the Line
From The Summary Podcast - One Nation has come under intense scrutiny over its viral Please Explain animated series, drawing widespread criticism for targeting public figures and even co-opting the country's favourite Blue Heeler. When political messaging wraps itself in animation, at what point do…
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Life and Technology – Saturday October 31 2026
Life and Technology – Saturday October 31 2026
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From the Summary Podcast - How the Jacaranda Took Over Australia’s Skylines
From the Summary Podcast - Every spring, bursts of purple take over Australian suburban streets and social media feeds as jacarandas burst into bloom, marking the approach of summer and university exam season. While they feel like an Aussie staple, these iconic trees are not native to Australia and…
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From the Summary Podcast - The Surcharge Ban Backfire
From the Summary Podcast - Four weeks after the ban on card surcharges came into effect, customers and business owners are still dealing with confusion, rising costs, and unexpected price hikes. While the reform was designed to increase transparency at the checkout, many cafes and venues have lifte…
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From The Summary podcast - Going Hungry: Can Charities Cope?
From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investig…
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From the Summary Podcast - Cyber Security’s Code Red
From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has forced high-profile websites offline and sent network administrators scrambling. On this episode of The Summary, host …
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From The Summary Podcast - Why Home Values Are Dropping Everywhere
From The Summary Podcast - Australian home values are falling at their fastest pace in over a decade, with quarterly data confirming price drops across every single capital city. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates why the heat has completely left the property market and…
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Life and Technology – Saturday October 24 2026
Life and Technology – Saturday October 24 2026
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From the Summary Podcast - Sydney's 24-Hour Airport Takes Off
From the Summary Podcast - Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock air travel and major trade opportunities. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores the monumental fea…
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