Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has shared his thoughts on the “amazing” saga involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and released last week, while Ferguson has been at a luxury wellness clinic in Switzerland. “Fascinating to see where it goes,” Ford said on 3AW Breakfast. Press PLAY to hear what fascinates him […]
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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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