A new observation wheel is about to open on the banks of the Yarra River, giving tourists and locals alike a new view of Melbourne. The $5m Ferris wheel located near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is less than 2km from the shuttered Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, which has been closed since 2021. […]
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Click PLAY to hear Emilia’s full review on 3AW Breakfast Ascend the intrinsically 80s brown brick and tile stairs into the well lit entryway of Eastern Bell, inside you’ll find lobsters in tanks, round tables, bow tied waiters and traditional, silver service. A true iconic staple in the Eastern suburbs, on the second floor of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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24/04/2024
Well-known comedian sensationally kicks out woman and baby from show
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Arj Barker has sensationally kicked out a mother and her baby from his Melbourne Comedy Festival show on Saturday night. David was at the show at the Athenaeum Theatre, saying other members of the crowd walked out in solidarity. Click PLAY to hear David’s account of what happened and Ross revealing the name […]
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Nine puppies shockingly dumped outside Lost Dogs’ Home this week
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The bizarre reason new bar in iconic Footscray building didn’t open as planned
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