{"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":"Kids Reading Plummeted, Experts Say | Melbourne News","slug":"kids-reading-plummeted-experts-say-melbourne-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T09:38:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838/kids-reading-plummeted-experts-say-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/35f12783a18f7fd6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/652513b1-40bc-4378-8a75-c373ae4ec6a6.mp3","summary":"A shocking new Australian study reveals that over half of kids aren’t reading for fun in 2022 — up from just under 11% in 2019 — as social media use surges. Advocates are rallying for nationwide action, pushing for mandatory, well-funded school libraries to bridge the gap between rich and poor communities. Experts warn that financial stress often sidelines literacy, making direct book access vital for early childhood. The real solution? Spark joy — not just skills. When kids choose books they love, their reading naturally thrives, unlocking lifelong benefits. Let them explore, validate their picks, and discover the magic of stories — whatever they may be. 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/35f12783a18f7fd6","meta_description":"A shocking new Australian study reveals that over half of kids aren’t reading for fun in 2022 — up from just under 11% in 2019 — as social media use surge…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"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/kids-reading-plummeted-experts-say-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/kids-reading-plummeted-experts-say-melbourne-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}