'The referendum died today'

Bernard Tomic calls in the lawyer

FRIDAY: Bernard Tomic has called in a lawyer after being pulled over by police on the Gold Coast on Thursday. The 19-year-old was followed home by officers after he failed to stop in Surfers Paradise. More here.

Two dead in Maryborough air crash

Two people have been confirmed dead at Maryborough airstrip in Central Victoria. The light aircraft, a Tiger Moth, apparently crashed after clipping a tree upon take-off. Witnesses reported seeing a 'ball of flames' immediately after the crash.

Darcey's mum sues VicRoads

HINCH: "This is a hard topic to handle. And lengthy comment on it will inevitably add to the pain of a young mother who has suffered enough. Even the headline in the Herald Sun pulls at the heartstrings. It says: Pay for our Pain."

Ross and John highlights

Today on 3AW Breakfast the controversy from the protests in Canberra and speculation around how it was handled by security. Plus why does Bernard Tomic have a special exemption to drive a high powered vehicle?

• Rumour File, January 27

"There goes Australia Day"

HINCH BLOG: "The life of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was endangered in a bitter race riot which marred that country's national day today." Read Derryn Hinch's editorial on the drama in Canberra.

'Fat Slag' remark sparks probe

The communications watchdog is investigating complaints made about an on-air attack on a journalist by shock jock Kyle Sandilands. "We are investigating complaints about Kyle Sandilands's remarks on radio on November 22," a spokesman said.

Boat fire pair badly burned

Two people have been badly burned after a boat fire at Lake Eildon. A man and a woman, both aged in their 50s, have been airlfited to The Alfred Hospital after the house-boat they were in burst into flames.

Twitter succumbs to censorship

Twitter, which has over 300 million users around the world, is set to announce a policy shift that will restrict what users can tweet in certain countries. Last year, Twitter played an integral role in spreading government dissatisfaction in the Middle-East.

• Rodney Hogg's offensive tweet

Man dies after Hoddle Street crash

A man has died in hospital after crashing into a pole at Abbotsford on Thursday while he was trying to evade a breath test. The man did a u-turn in front of random breath-testing site on High Street, Westgarth, and sped off, before the collision.

Ela goes swimming at Middle Fish

REVIEW: Not your average Thai restaurant and it’s not your typical locale for a bright, airy, funky café – but then that’s the beauty of Middle Fish...Only trading for breakfast and lunch now, it will hopefully get permission for evening service and a liquor licence...

• Ela Carte with Ross and John

Man in Prahran sex attack ordeal

Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted another man while armed in Prahran. The victim was allegedly pushed up against a wall and had a sharp object held to his back as he was attacked.

Gypsy fraudster mastermind arrested

The suspected head of a family of "gypsy" fraudsters has been arrested in Frankston. A 45-year-old man's been arrested and will appear in Frankston Magistrates' Court where he'll face an extradition application.

Denis at the Tennis!

PHOTO GALLERY: The What's Denis doing at the tennis competition is well under way! Check out the submissions so far and send your own to photos@3aw.com.au for a chance to win $5000!

• Open overrun by insects?

Bob's roasted and spiced almonds

RECIPE: If you love nibbling on something before the main course, this Bob Hart recipe will surely fire you up on Australia Day. Click here for Bob's special almonds.

• Bob Hart with Denis Walter

Albanese laughs off speech theft

VIDEO: Senior Labor MPs have dismissed suggestions a meeting next week has been designed to save Julia Gillard's leadership. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese has become the butt of a viral joke - and he has only himself to blame.

Coroner won't re-open Walsh St. file

HINCH BLOG: "All of this is back in the news today because the Coroner, Judge Jennifer Coate, has decided not to conduct an inquest into the deaths of the two officers." Read Hinch's latest editorial on the shocking story.

'The referendum died today'

LATEST: Julia Gillard says she's not aware of reports a member of her staff called Aboriginal protesters and told them Tony Abbott had wanted the Tent Embassy shut down as protesters march on Parliament.

Where are the Tigers at?

REPLAY: Richmond coach Damien Hardwick joined Sports Today on a day Melbourne's media started the talk about star Tiger Brett Deledio and the possibility of him leaving the club for one of the new franchises.

Pollies hate the question 'why?'

The creator of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, Jonathan Lynn, shares a fascinating chat with Neil Mitchell about bureaucracies and evasive governments. Replay the interview in full here.

Power company horror stories

Neil Mitchell says people are fed up with the attitudes of the power companies and is asking you to leave your power company 'horror stories'. Post your story; let's get the message across.

3AW Food - Eating Melbourne

3AW is Food: Melburnians love to eat so it's fortunate we live in the culinary capital of Australia. On this dedicated food page you will find the latest recipes by Bob Hart as well as Tony Leonard's Pub of the Week reviews. La Luna head chef Adrian Richardson also serves up a dish from his own cook book and food reviewer Ela Carte visits one of Melbourne's hottest eateries weekly.

Around the home with Shannon Lush

Shannon Lush is our resident natural product cleaning lady. Do you have any goo that needs removing? Any stubborn stains that won't budge? Shannon will have the answers! Listen to her latest segment now and leave a question for next time.