Mornings with Simon Beaumont

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From the Summary Podcast - The fascinators are out as Flemington hosts another edition of the Melbourne Cup, but questions are mounting over whether the historic event still commands the country's attention. With declining television ratings, dropping crowd numbers, and growing animal welfare scrutiny, the famous fixture faces an uncertain cultural future. On this episode of  The Summary...

Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Monday 2 November, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From The Summary Podcast - One Nation has come under intense scrutiny over its viral Please Explain animated series, drawing widespread criticism for targeting public figures and even co-opting the country's favourite Blue Heeler. When political messaging wraps itself in animation, at what point does edgy humour cross the line into real-world harm? On this episode of  The Summary , host...

Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Friday 30 October, 2026  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Summary Podcast - Every spring, bursts of purple take over Australian suburban streets and social media feeds as jacarandas burst into bloom, marking the approach of summer and university exam season. While they feel like an Aussie staple, these iconic trees are not native to Australia and come with their own mix of folklore, ecological quirks, and street-level chaos. On this episode...

Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Thursday 29 October 2026  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Summary Podcast - Four weeks after the ban on card surcharges came into effect, customers and business owners are still dealing with confusion, rising costs, and unexpected price hikes. While the reform was designed to increase transparency at the checkout, many cafes and venues have lifted overall prices well beyond the cost of payment processing. On this episode of  The Summar...

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Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Wednesday 28 October, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates what is driving this unprecedented spike in food insecurity and asks whether relief a...

Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Tuesday 27 Octobe3r 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has forced high-profile websites offline and sent network administrators scrambling. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant looks into how this critical flaw was discovered and what businesses and everyday i...

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Mornings with Simon Beaumont - Monday 26 October 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From The Summary Podcast - Australian home values are falling at their fastest pace in over a decade, with quarterly data confirming price drops across every single capital city. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates why the heat has completely left the property market and how far values could slide. Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Economics and Research at Domain, break...