{"podcast":{"title":"Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838","podcast_index_feed_id":7572838,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/washington-mystics-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/washington-mystics-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":197,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Melbourne News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Melbourne—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Melbourne News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:17:27.701480+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838"},"episode":{"title":"Alan Jones Trial Begins Amid Allegations | Melbourne News","slug":"alan-jones-trial-begins-amid-allegations-melbourne-news","published_at":"2026-07-31T15:12:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838/alan-jones-trial-begins-amid-allegations-melbourne-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/89b7883ef7186437","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4b578725-65ca-4c0f-a35b-bdd8562d0812.mp3","summary":"An 85-year-old media icon, Alan Jones, is set to stand trial on 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six men — allegations spanning nearly two decades and involving intimate acts from 2003 to 2020. Jones, once a powerhouse shock jock whose show reportedly swayed elections, now faces a four-month courtroom battle with 76 witnesses, as prosecutors claim he targeted younger men with a predatory sexual interest. Despite his storied career — including being dropped by major outlets after controversial Covid-19 remarks — Jones insists he’s innocent and is determined to face the charges in person. The trial promises to be one of Australia’s most high-profile legal dramas, drawing national attention to the collision of legacy, power, and accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89b7883ef7186437","meta_description":"An 85-year-old media icon, Alan Jones, is set to stand trial on 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six men — allegations spanning…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":121,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838/episodes/alan-jones-trial-begins-amid-allegations-melbourne-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838/alan-jones-trial-begins-amid-allegations-melbourne-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}