The Frog Club 163-165 Chapel St, Windsor Press PLAY to hear Kara Monssen’s full review After eating at Windsor’s new “it” restaurant, The Frog Club, I’ve learnt two things can be true at once. A restaurant can be both expensive and great value. It can also have a mix of unbelievably delicious and disappointing dishes. […]
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Why Peter Ford thinks Prince Harry’s latest interview is ‘equal parts funny and sad’
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has weighed in on Prince Harry’s latest interview as part of GQ’s One More Question series. Ford admitted he found the interview “equal parts funny and sad”. Press PLAY to hear him explain why “There seems to be a desperation that’s creeping in now,” Ford said on 3AW Breakfast. Image: Joe […]
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Sly shares how investigation into Helen Haines alleged attack will unfold
Crime reporter John ‘Sly’ Silvester has revealed how the investigation into the alleged attack which left a federal MP without a leg is likely to unfold. Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after being hit by a 4WD outside her electoral office. Brendan Nugent, the 43-year-old man accused of ramming his vehicle […]
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Premier Ben Carroll’s petrol pump payment admission
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has released a statement on Wednesday morning admitting to filling up his car without paying. Press PLAY to hear more details from Seven News reporter Paul Dowsley The statement attributed to Ben Carroll reads: “Late Monday night, I was running some errands and filled up the car with petrol. Found out […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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RUMOUR CONFIRMED Melbourne man Trevor Bergman donated plasma and blood at all 85 blood banks in Australia over the past 10 years. He told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that his parents were a big inspiration for his journey. Press PLAY to hear him explain what inspired his decade-long blood donation journey […]
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Melburnian crowned Jiu-Jitsu World Champion
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Melbourne local Mitch Rogers recently claimed the gold medal and title of 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Champion in Japan. Rogers told 3AW Breakfast hosts Mark Allen and Russel Howcroft he was able to lock in a submission with 10 seconds to go to secure the victory. Press PLAY to hear Rogers’ full story “I […]
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Police investigating ambulance collision in East Melbourne
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating a collision between an Ambulance Victoria vehicle and a Mazda BT-50 on Wednesday. The two paramedics inside the ambulance and 59-year-old male driver of the Mazda were transported to hospital for assessment. Press PLAY to hear more The investigation into the circumstances of the collision is […]
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The bizarre questions AFL recruiters are asking potential draftees
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