{"podcast":{"title":"Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199","podcast_index_feed_id":7574199,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/new-york-liberty-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/new-york-liberty-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1317,"summary":"Perth News Today is your daily two-minute briefing on everything happening in Perth and across Western Australia. Get fast, reliable updates on breaking local news, WA government decisions, crime and public safety, weather, traffic and transport, housing and real estate, business, jobs, mining and resources, and the local economy. Powered by AI and voiced by Corey with the Story, Perth News Today delivers clear, factual headlines designed for busy listeners who want to stay informed without the noise.New episodes publish daily with coverage from Perth CBD, Fremantle, Subiaco, Joondalup, Scarborough, and Greater Perth.Stay informed with Perth News Today, part of the global Daily News Now network.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:19:38.707477+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199"},"episode":{"title":"Statue of Albanese Kneeling Removed | Perth News","slug":"statue-of-albanese-kneeling-removed-perth-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T04:20:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/statue-of-albanese-kneeling-removed-perth-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f61888db-1500-43f3-92c1-fca5b2a27662.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f61888db-1500-43f3-92c1-fca5b2a27662.mp3","summary":"A provocative statue of PM Anthony Albanese kneeling before Donald Trump—complete with a water pump and a cheeky plaque reading “May I lick your boots, boss?”—has been removed from Melbourne’s Victorian Parliament. Created by activist group The New Radicals, known for their bold political art like a “Shit Premier Safe Disposal Bin” and a sludge-covered nose outside the Defence Minister’s office, this latest piece titled “A golden opportunity” sparked controversy and swift action. City officials acted within hours, removing the installation and reviewing security footage, while police investigate potential criminal offenses. The stunt, clearly meant to provoke debate, highlights the group’s ongoing use of public art as political commentary—and has reignited conversations about free expression in public spaces. 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/6a1b7217e31132e1","meta_description":"A provocative statue of PM Anthony Albanese kneeling before Donald Trump—complete with a water pump and a cheeky plaque reading “May I lick your boots, bo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/episodes/statue-of-albanese-kneeling-removed-perth-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199/statue-of-albanese-kneeling-removed-perth-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}