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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, breaks down the latest market data, contrasting houses against apartments and detailing why resilient capitals and regional markets are finally cooling off. Then, Professor Hal Pawson from UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre analyzes the wider economic risks, negative equity concerns for recent buyers, and what declining property tax revenues mean for state governments. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on Weekend Breakfast with Darren James here! You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese-Australian ballet dancer and former artistic director of Queensland Ballet, Li Cunxin joins Darren James for Talking Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidi Martin from Van Loons joins Darren to answer all your gardening questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on Weekend Breakfast with Darren James from Flemington Racecourse for the 2026 Cox Plate! You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James is joined by Wine Expert Peter Marr for the Food & Wine hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horse racing bookmaker David McLachlan joins DJ to talk about the Cox Plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Jockey Glen Boss joins DJ, Gary Lehte and Michael Chindamo to talk about the Cox Plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominic Alafaci from Collins House joins Darren James to answer all your finance questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Reid from Ian Reid Buyer and Vendor Advocates joins Darren James for this weekends Real Estate Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well-known Victorian car dealer and thoroughbred horse owner Gary Lechte and horse racing enthusiast Michael Chindamo join DJ to talk horse racing and today Cox Plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidi Martin from Van Loons joins Darren to answer all your gardening questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast -  Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock air travel and major trade opportunities. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores the monumental feat of launching a 24-hour airport and what it means for travelers and supply chains across the country. Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive Adam Copp discusses the immense complexity of establishing a major international aviation hub, the long-term benefit of 24/7 flight operations for Sydney, and how the network will expand as more airlines come online. Then, Paul Zalai, Director of the Freight and Trade Alliance, breaks down the early success of freight operations at the site, how the facility promises faster delivery times for everyday Australians, and the massive boost it provides to Australian exporters. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary.The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - As tens of thousands of high school students sit their final end-of-year exams, schools and policymakers face a fundamental crisis: can traditional assessment models survive in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how generative AI tools are reshaping the classroom and whether the future of education will shift away from memorizing facts toward mastering prompt engineering. Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals Association, discusses how teachers are tracking student capability when AI detection tools fail and how schools guide students to use technology responsibly. Then, Professor Leslie Loble from the University of Technology Sydney, an expert in AI and education, breaks down the need to overhaul legacy testing systems, the potential loss of traditional learning techniques, and whether future exams will test topic knowledge or technological fluency. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Independent MP Helen Haines has been hit by a car in what authorities are treating as a deliberate attack, shocking the nation and sparking an urgent national conversation about political violence and public discourse. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates the incident and the broader surge in threats against Australian representatives. Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi breaks down what we know about the investigation so far, who Helen Haines is, and the political reactions calling for the temperature of public debate to be lowered. Then, Associate Professor Josh Roose from Deakin University discusses the rise of violent language targeting public figures, how casual extreme rhetoric contributes to real-world harm, and whether Australia is witnessing a dangerous shift in how political differences are expressed. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.