3AW Breakfast - Director's Cut

'Stynes will get through this'

Derryn Hinch started his program on Thursday paying tribute to a man he labelled 'a gentleman of the game', Jim Stynes, who announced this afternoon he was battling cancer. Hinch spoke with former teammate Adam Yze and former 3AW football caller Harry Beitzel about Stynes' contribution to the game.

• Ron Barassi in shock

There is still good in the world

This morning's Rumour File told the story of a Western Australian family shunning the Gold Coast for their holidays, instead choosing to travel to Kilmore in Victoria and rebuild fences destroyed on Black Saturday. Ross and John speak to the family.

See who the 3AW experts tipped

3AW Breakfast's Ross Stevenson remains on top of the 3AW 'experts' tipping competition - but the cream is rising. See who all the experts tipped in the highly-anticipated Round 14 and join our tipping competition today - great weekly prizes up for grabs!

• 3AW Sportingbet Tipping

Jim Stynes has cancer

Brownlow Medal winner Jim Stynes will vacate the position of president of the Melbourne Football Club for the rest of the year after revealing he has cancer. The cancer has spread throughout his body.

• VIDEO: Watch the press conference

Ron Barassi in shock

AFL great Ron Barassi has expressed his sadness at the news that Jim Stynes is battling a serious illness and may be forced to stand down from his position as President of the Melbourne Football Club.

• Melbourne FC responds to Stynes news
• 'Stynes will get through this'

Denis Walter's 'reality check': July 2

"Happy to say I’m walking each day and feeling great for it …these winter mornings are perfect. " Denis Walter brings you the latest from his 'reality check'. Share your thoughts with Denis.

• Dr Ross Walker with Denis
• Denis Walter's 'reality check': July 1

Young women called on to stop hoons

Neil Mitchell has called on the TAC to encourage young women to be more proactive in dissuading young men from performing hoon acts in their cars. What do you think?

Ex-MPs rack up millions in free flights

Former federal MPs have claimed more than 20,000 free flights around Australia since 2001 at a cost to taxpayers exceeding $8.3 million. Neil Mitchell thinks this is an absolute rort.

Is the death penalty dead?

Derryn Hinch raises the death penalty debate after a push by the Government to introduce new legislation to ban capital punishment nationwide. What do you think? Do you support the death penalty?

Barassi named Victorian of the Year

AFL legend Ron Barassi has been named 2009 Victorian of the Year. He spoke to Neil Mitchell about this terrific achievement.

Hugo Weaving on 3AW

Hugo Weaving stars in psychological drama Last Ride which opens in cinemas this week. He reveals to arts reporter Donna Demaio his dislike of red carpets and answers the question: will there be a sequel to Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

• Donna Demaio's entertainment page

Good fun or an embarrassment?

Neil Mitchell discusses 'The Fanatics'; a group of Australian supporters who follow Australian sportspeople around the world in support and whether they are good for sport or an embarrassment to Australia. Have your say.

Unions push for wage increases

New workplace laws starting today means union leaders will pursue annual pay rises of four per cent, with better-performing companies to be slugged with claims of six per cent. Neil Mitchell isn't happy. Have your say.

• The new laws explained

Sly of the Underworld

Sly joins Ross and John every Wednesday with tales from Melbourne’s mean streets. Click on the link to hear Sly’s adventures in the US, Victoria Police guns and Mick Gatto’s book.

Carlton bans 'Big Jack'

Carlton has taken a hard-line stance and barred controversial ex-president John Elliott for his recent claim the Blues paid ‘hush money’ to alleged victims of sexual abuse by players from the club.

• Nathan Buckley on Carlton's on-field woes

You're wrong, spin doctor John

Hinch has been to hospitals all over the world, but has Premier Brumby? If you have been frustrated by Victoria's health system - this is a must read. Let us know your stories.

3AW Afternoons 'gets cozy'

3AW Afternoons host Denis Walter allowed listeners a little fantasy time on Tuesday. He asked for callers to moninate who they would like to 'get cozy' with, in light of reports our own Natalie Imbruglia has been getting cozy with a Royal. Who else would you like to see in the photo gallery?

Brumby doesn't want to lose hospitals

Premier John Brumby provided the state government's stance on the Federal Government's mooted plans to take over the hospital systems in each state and territory. He also talks about whether he still has faith in the OPI

• Brumby on OPI failure
• Brumby's fear for his kids
• Brumby on new Transport boss' questionable past