{"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":430,"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":"2026-07-27T08:17:26.487596+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838"},"episode":{"title":"Sam Neill: Actor, Advocate, Icon | Melbourne News","slug":"sam-neill-actor-advocate-icon-melbourne-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T08:00:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838/sam-neill-actor-advocate-icon-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/ff6a1f0ae9be1273","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9d0e7818-f75f-4d75-b26c-a4bd271dc0ad.mp3","summary":"Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor whose career spanned over fifty years and starred in more than a hundred films, has died at age seventy-eight. Celebrated for his global impact on cinema and his pivotal role in putting New Zealand’s stories on the world stage, Neill was also a passionate environmentalist, fiercely defending marine conservation and opposing destructive mining projects. Tributes from peers, directors, and political figures paint him as a true gentleman — sincere, generous, and deeply supportive — whose integrity stood out in an often chaotic industry. Beyond his screen presence, he was remembered for his wit, warmth, and unwavering commitment to his homeland’s natural beauty, leaving an indelible mark on both film and the environment. 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/ff6a1f0ae9be1273","meta_description":"Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor whose career spanned over fifty years and starred in more than a hundred films, has died at age seventy-eight. Ce…","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/sam-neill-actor-advocate-icon-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/sam-neill-actor-advocate-icon-melbourne-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}