{"podcast":{"title":"Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669","podcast_index_feed_id":7568669,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/seattle-storm-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/seattle-storm-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2780,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Sydney News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Sydney with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From major developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Sydney. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Sydney News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T16:20:11.638189+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669"},"episode":{"title":"ACT Government's 'Missing Middle' Housing Plan","slug":"act-government-s-missing-middle-housing-plan","published_at":"2026-05-22T20:53:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669/act-government-s-missing-middle-housing-plan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b8de1c5b-6ba9-4576-9a4e-e4525df807b3.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b8de1c5b-6ba9-4576-9a4e-e4525df807b3.mp3","summary":"The ACT government is proposing significant changes to the Territory Plan, aiming to build thirty thousand new homes by 2030. The plan allows missing middle housing, such as townhouses and low-rise apartments, on most residential blocks. This shift is expected to offer more housing options for various life stages and is part of a gradual, decades-long transformation. The government is also reviewing tax policies, like the Lease Variation Charge, to encourage these developments. Public consultations are ongoing, with responses expected by July. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/bc36a78149c75966","meta_description":"The ACT government is proposing significant changes to the Territory Plan, aiming to build thirty thousand new homes by 2030. The plan allows missing midd…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":112,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669/episodes/act-government-s-missing-middle-housing-plan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669/act-government-s-missing-middle-housing-plan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}