A neuroscientist has warned that children doomscrolling on social media could be reshaping their brains. Press PLAY to hear how doom scrolling can reshape your brain Susannah Tye, from the Queensland Brain Institute, told Ross and Russ “when we are sitting there letting our kids constantly stimulate their dopamine system, they’re going to become very […]
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‘It’s a disgrace’: Dejected retailer fed up with consistent brazen shoplifting
Australian retailers are becoming tired of ‘brazen’ shoplifting, labelling the issue “a real disgrace”. Press PLAY to hear why the problem is concerning for retailers, including how much it impacts the bottom line “We’re seeing it everywhere, even in regional stores, just getting sick of it,” retailer and board member at Master Grocers Australia, Lincoln […]
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The Allan government’s ‘ridiculous contract’ relating to the Suburban Rail Loop
State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson joined 3AW Drive to discuss an item that has been uncovered in relation to spending on the Suburban Rail Loop. Press PLAY to hear the details of the ‘ridiculous contract’ that has been uncovered “This just reflects the fact that this is a government that hasn’t got its priorities right,” […]
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Sly’s nominations for police officer of the year!
Sly of the Underworld has delivered his nominations for police officer of the year, which he does towards the end of every year on the 3AW Breakfast program! The crime writer highlighted three people for their excellent work, and even included a retrospective nomination for someone who deserved to be praised. Press PLAY to hear […]
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Dairy production hampered by dry south and wet north
The dairy industry is expecting a weak start to the season, as a result of varying weather conditions across producing regions. South Australia and Victoria are in the grips of a drought which is creeping into southern NSW, while northern NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory has experienced high rainfall and record flooding. Rural Editor […]
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National Rural News Wednesday May 28
National Rural News Wednesday May 28 In today’s National Rural News: Assistance rolled out for flooded New South Wales communities, Victorian Premier to meet with farmers on the drought, new research into what’s killing blueberry crops — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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Victorian Farmers Federation releases drought response framework
The Victorian Premier will meet with farmers today, to discuss appropriate and targetted drought responses. The Victorian Farmers Federation has developed the framework in conjunction with Agriculture Victoria, and it has been submitted to the state government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Brett Hosking about the framework, and what he expects from his […]
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National Rural News Tuesday May 27
National Rural News Tuesday May 27 In today’s National Rural News: Cattle and Lamb slaughter rates rise, NSW flooding disaster recovery effort begins, new ADHD regulations to benefit regional patients — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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A neuroscientist has warned that children doomscrolling on social media could be reshaping their brains. Press PLAY to hear how doom scrolling can reshape your brain Susannah Tye, from the Queensland Brain Institute, told Ross and Russ “when we are sitting there letting our kids constantly stimulate their dopamine system, they’re going to become very […]
Ross and Russ
/
05/12/2025
‘It’s a disgrace’: Dejected retailer fed up with consistent brazen shoplifting
Australian retailers are becoming tired of ‘brazen’ shoplifting, labelling the issue “a real disgrace”. Press PLAY to hear why the problem is concerning for retailers, including how much it impacts the bottom line “We’re seeing it everywhere, even in regional stores, just getting sick of it,” retailer and board member at Master Grocers Australia, Lincoln […]
Jacqui Felgate
/
05/12/2025
The Allan government’s ‘ridiculous contract’ relating to the Suburban Rail Loop
State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson joined 3AW Drive to discuss an item that has been uncovered in relation to spending on the Suburban Rail Loop. Press PLAY to hear the details of the ‘ridiculous contract’ that has been uncovered “This just reflects the fact that this is a government that hasn’t got its priorities right,” […]
Jacqui Felgate
/
02/12/2025
Sly’s nominations for police officer of the year!
Sly of the Underworld has delivered his nominations for police officer of the year, which he does towards the end of every year on the 3AW Breakfast program! The crime writer highlighted three people for their excellent work, and even included a retrospective nomination for someone who deserved to be praised. Press PLAY to hear […]
Ross and Russ
/
26/11/2025
Tom Elliott’s bold WFH claim after university boss resigns over controversial comments
Tom Elliott has made a bold claim on work-from-home after a deputy vice-chancellor from Adelaide University resigned due to backlash over her stance on the topic. Paula Ward oversaw human resources at the university, and was critical about fellow staff getting ‘four-day weekends’. “I’m calling it out, I wonder if I’ll lose my job,” the […]
Tom Elliott
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