{"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":"KPMG Director Departs Amid Scandal Fallout | Sydney News","slug":"kpmg-director-departs-amid-scandal-fallout-sydney-news","published_at":"2026-07-28T06:20:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669/kpmg-director-departs-amid-scandal-fallout-sydney-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/c3bc2a6e5d4db963","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4649355f-f4be-4c6f-90be-63473edde7c7.mp3","summary":"KPMG’s regional board just lost a key independent director, Patty Akopiantz, who quietly stepped down in June — leaving only one other independent director besides new chairman Michael Ebeid. Her exit follows the departure of former NSW premier Mike Baird and comes amid confirmed allegations that KPMG misused client data to win new business, a scandal the firm initially denied but now faces mounting scrutiny. With no official comment from KPMG on Akopiantz’s departure, the firm is under intense pressure to rebuild trust as it navigates this turbulent period. 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/c3bc2a6e5d4db963","meta_description":"KPMG’s regional board just lost a key independent director, Patty Akopiantz, who quietly stepped down in June — leaving only one other independent directo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":77,"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/kpmg-director-departs-amid-scandal-fallout-sydney-news/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/kpmg-director-departs-amid-scandal-fallout-sydney-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}