Petrol stations are under the spotlight once again for immensely fluctuating prices, rendering the governments regulations as useless. As revealed on 3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File, there been a consistent pattern of significant fuel price fluctuations at petrol stations, observed each morning at approximately 5:30am, at petrol stations operated by United. Speaking with Ross and Russ, […]
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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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Economists are warning that a continual increase in the amount of migrants coming into Australia will continue to price out young Aussies from entering the property market. The call comes off the back of Jim Chalmers’ budget, that predicted around 55,000 more migrants will arrive over the next two years than initially expected, pushing the […]
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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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Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way
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14/12/2017
Petrol stations are under the spotlight once again for immensely fluctuating prices, rendering the governments regulations as useless. As revealed on 3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File, there been a consistent pattern of significant fuel price fluctuations at petrol stations, observed each morning at approximately 5:30am, at petrol stations operated by United. Speaking with Ross and Russ, […]
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‘It’s unbelievable’: Ross reacts to Russ’s footage of mystery submarine entering Australian shores
THE RUMOUR FILE In a surprising weekend sighting, 3AW Breakfast’s Russel Howcroft captured exclusive footage of a submarine passing through the heads. Press PLAY to hear exactly what Russ saw The arrival of the submarine wasn’t mentioned in any of the morning papers or news reports. “We assume it’s friendly,” Howcroft joked while sharing his […]
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Man shot and cable-tied in terrifying Brunswick home invasion
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Detectives are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on Wilson Street in Brunswick. A group of males attended the property, shot the man, and fled the scene before police arrived. Press PLAY to hear the full report of the brutal home invasion Despite a thorough search of the area, the […]
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30/04/2026
Ride-share app used to deliver nitrous oxide to students across Melbourne
As confirmed on The Rumour File, nitrous oxide is being delivered to students in Melbourne via the ride-share app Uber. It has been reported that tens of thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are being illegally disposed of around the city. Press PLAY to listen to the CONFIRMED RUMOUR Image: iStock
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29/04/2026
Measles breakout linked to low vaccination rates
On Monday’s edition of the Rumour File, Ross Stevenson has revealed a statistic around measles which is having an impact the older generation. People born between 1966 and 1990 had only one measles jab, which has led to a measles breakout amongst people in this age range. Press PLAY to listen to the FULL DETAILS […]
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