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3AW Breakfast is Melbourne’s favourite way to start the day, notching up more than 100 consecutive rating periods as radio’s #1.

Join former lawyer Ross Stevenson and marketing guru Russel Howcroft as they parse the day’s affairs with their razor sharp wit and a healthy dose of humour, along with interviews from experts to keep you informed.

The iconic Rumour File from 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win daily and weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize — click above to learn more!

Victorian farmers have been hit hard by the drought, and 3AW Breakfast wants to help wherever we can! Enjoy a night out and a laugh with Marty Fields AND support our farmers while you’re at it. Details below.

Correction

On 1 May 2025, a broadcast on 3AW Breakfast about the impacts of deregulation of the taxi industry incorrectly stated that taxi licence plates were previously sold by the Victorian government. The plates, although originally issued by the State Government for a fee, were in fact sold on the open market.

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Jon Anderson confident Essendon’s young ‘gems’ will take the club to greater heights

Despite another loss for the young and undermanned Bombers, there was plenty to like about their stars of the future. 3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson thinks out of Essendon’s eleven debutants, there will be a “couple of gems” out of that group of players. “If I was to select a side for next year […]

Ross and Russ / 20/06/2025

Many trees set to be axed at Albert Park for new $350m pit lane building

RUMOUR CONFIRMED Following the rumour on Thursday, it has been confirmed that over 34 trees will be axed at Albert Park to make way for a new pit lane building. The building is set to cost $350 million. Press PLAY to listen to the full details on 3AW Image: Clive Mason/Getty

rumour confirmed / 20/06/2025

Flames rip through Toorak mansion in overnight fire

Fire Rescue Victoria responded to several calls of a house fire in Toorak on Friday morning. There were no occupants home at the time of the fire as it appears the house is undergoing renovations. There has also been significant structural damage due to the intensity of the fire. Press PLAY to listen to the […]

Ross and Russ / 20/06/2025

‘Five years?’: Pete Ford’s view on Warwick Capper’s MCG ban

Warwick Capper has been slapped with a five-year ban from attending AFL games and all MCG events following alleged inappropriate comments made by the AFL great in a corporate suite at the 2024 grand final. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford says it’s “just a little bit heavy-handed”. “They haven’t let him off easy,” he said. Press […]

Ross and Russ / 19/06/2025

New test being developed to predict pre-term labour

A test is being developed by Melbourne researchers in the hope of being able to predict pregnant women likely to go in to have premature births to providing better care to pre-term babies. It’s hoped a test could give doctors a better indication of the risk of going into early labour. Senior research fellow Dr […]

Ross and John / 13/02/2018

Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery

Advice is mounting to warn Australians against arthroscopic knee surgery, especially for patients with osteoarthritis who are aged over 50. President of the Australian Rheumatology Association Professor Rachelle Buchbinder said it could be doing more harm than good. “We are talking to GPs and importantly to patients to say don’t ask for a referral for […]

Ross and Russ / 06/02/2018

The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?

The average public sector worker takes nearly two more sickies than the average private sector worker. Why? Well, the Public Service Commissioner has told The Australian it’s because private sector bosses are too tough when it comes to sick leave. But as Ross and John mooted, surely that means the opposite could also be true… Click […]

Ross and Russ / 22/01/2018

Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning

Australians have been warned about the lasting damage that can be done to your hearing after the release of new stats that show one in 10 people have their headphones playing too loud. “It’s very damaging … because the damage is permanent,” Simon David, audiologist manager for Bupa. “It’s one of those things that creeps up […]

Kate and Justin / 18/12/2017

Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way

Victoria is in the midst of a baby boom, enjoying the biggest increase in birth rates of anywhere in Australia the past year. ABS data shows an extra 9324 births were recorded in 2016, taking the total to 82,892, which is nearly a 13 per cent jump on the previous year. But Professor Peter McDonald […]

Ross and Russ / 14/12/2017

Many trees set to be axed at Albert Park for new $350m pit lane building

rumour confirmed / 20/06/2025

The latest on the concerning incident at Northland Shopping Centre

Today Show reporter, Izabella Staskowski, has spoken on the concerning incident which unfolded at Northland Shopping Centre yesterday afternoon. A stolen Toyota Landcruiser ploughed through the centre, evading police and thankfully missing nearby patrons, and the driver has now been arrested by police this morning. And a caller on the Rumour File yesterday morning has […]

Ross and Russ / 19/06/2025

Ross Stevenson’s rumour on North Melbourne comes to fruition!

RUMOUR CONFIRMED On Tuesday’s edition of the Rumour File, Ross Stevenson brought up the 50th anniversary celebrations for the 1975 North Melbourne VFL team, and the uproar over the conditions of the premiership reunion. It was then later confirmed by 3AW’s Caroline Wilson on Channel Seven’s ‘The Agenda Setters’ last night. Press PLAY to hear […]

rumour confirmed / 18/06/2025

Australian rock icons set to play at MCG later this year

RUMOUR CONFIRMED One of Australia’s most-loved bands is set to make an appearance in Melbourne for the first time in a decade later this year. 3AW’s Rumour File has been told that rock icons AC/DC will play at the MCG on two dates in November. Press PLAY to hear the latest on the story It […]

rumour confirmed / 16/06/2025

Wonthaggi woman reporting a theft to police fails breath test

THE RUMOUR FILE On Friday morning’s edition of the Rumour File, Ross Stevenson revealed that a woman in Wonthaggi discovered that there was a theft at her house and something had been stolen. She drove to the local police station to report the theft, and while she was there was asked by police to undergo […]

Ross and Russ / 13/06/2025

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Jon Anderson confident Essendon’s young ‘gems’ will take the club to greater heights

Many trees set to be axed at Albert Park for new $350m pit lane building

Flames rip through Toorak mansion in overnight fire

‘Five years?’: Pete Ford’s view on Warwick Capper’s MCG ban

Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery

The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?

Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning

Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way

The latest on the concerning incident at Northland Shopping Centre

Ross Stevenson’s rumour on North Melbourne comes to fruition!

Australian rock icons set to play at MCG later this year

Wonthaggi woman reporting a theft to police fails breath test

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