Experts are weighing in on a Coalition economic policy, which would see first-home buyers using their super to help pay for a home. Chief executive officer of the Super Members Council, Misha Schubert, says people need to understand the Coalition’s policy is a ‘policy trap’. “All that would happen if such a policy was implemented, […]
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The two issues Tom Elliott has with an ‘interesting’ Coalition superannuation policy
The Coalition is again backing a ‘super for housing’ policy, but Tom Elliott has revealed he has two issues with the policy. He points out giving young buyers extra money has previously not helped them in the long run. “It just pushes up the price of entry-level homes, so it doesn’t do anything for them, […]
Pro-Palestinian protester label claims by HTA CEO as ‘total lie’ in ‘heavy’ interview
A pro-Palestinian protester has pushed back against claims made by the chief executive officer of the HTA Group on 3AW M0rnings yesterday. The company claims the workshop in Campbellfield doesn’t work on aircraft used by Israel, but Omar Hassan says that’s a “total lie”. “HTA Melbourne, themselves exhibited at the Avalon air show, just a […]
Tom Elliott explains why green hydrogen ‘won’t work’ (and the bigger issue facing the federal government)
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to make a major investment in green hydrogen at the upcoming federal budget, but Tom Elliott has explained why it “won’t work”. The 3AW Mornings host explained what green hydrogen is and the reason why people might want it introduced, but he said the reason it won’t work is […]
Tom Elliott’s ‘simple proposition’ for protestors who cause damage to businesses
Tom Elliott has a “simple proposition” for protestors who cause damage to businesses. It comes after pro-Palestinian activists climbed cranes at Webb Dock yesterday, which is reportedly set to cost the Port of Melbourne $200,000. “Yes you have the right to protest, but you don’t have the right to cause other people to lose money,” […]
It’s October 8, 1999. The internet is still pretty new, and the scammers are a bit more old-school. But, other than the form of communication, the tactics are very recognisable. “Every now and again we are sent copies of an international rort that’s been going on for a while,” Neil Mitchell tells his audience on […]
Neil Mitchell interviews Australian Ashes captain Meg Lanning
Australia’s women cricketers have already won the Ashes, and now they’re determined ram their ascendancy home. Click PLAY above to hear Neil Mitchell interview Australian captain Meg Lanning ahead a series of T20 matches. (Image: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Jordan B. Peterson: The burden of being the voice of millions
Professor Jordan Peterson hasn’t been in public life for long, but now he’s made it in a big way. A clinical psychologist from Canada, he burst onto the scene with a YouTube video arguing against legislation that could force people to use made-up pronounces for transgender people. Eighteen months later, he has become something of […]
‘Overwhelming emotion’: Survivor of alleged sexual abuse welcomes Malka Leifer’s arrest in Israel
A former principal of an orthodox Jewish school in Elsternwick facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse has been arrested in Israel after 10 years fighting extradition. Malka Leifer, who was the principal of Adass Israel School, fled Australia in 2008 after the allegations surfaced. She was arrested in Israel in 2014, but she was […]
DEBATE: A defence of the courts after Highpoint-kicker escapes jail time
IN THE AFFIRMATIVE: Denis Nelthorpe, CEO of the Western Community Legal Centre, and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Law & Justice at Victoria University. AGAINST: Neil Mitchell. Click PLAY above to listen. “(No conviction) is a very sort of strange phrase, and it’s being misrepresented.” – Denis Nelthorpe
A truck has burst into flames on the Princes Freeway just before the Duncans Road exit in Werribee heading city-bound. Caller Ray alerted Tom Elliott to the news. Press PLAY to hear the news on-air Two Werribee CFA units alongside Fire Rescue Victoria responded to the reports of the fire at around 9:20am. Victoria Police […]
Body found on beach in Victoria’s south
It’s thought a body found in Sorrento this morning could be the body of a 60-year-old man who went missing on April 13. Word On The Street caller, Kylie, says she was at the Sorrento Back Beach when she saw a police officer standing next to a blue tarp. “I’d say it is the guy […]
Shocking anti-Semitic graffiti found in Melbourne’s north
A Word On The Street emailer has alerted 3AW Mornings to graffiti which calls for the freedom of Gaza and Palestine, while depicting anti-Semitic sentiment. The graffiti, which was spotted in Fawkner, has since been cleaned up by a City of Melbourne graffiti team. Tom Elliott has slammed the act as “racist” and “nasty”. Press […]
Helicopter hovering over Glenroy as police swarm street
A helicopter has been spotted hovering around Plumpton Avenue, Glenroy with residents telling 3AW Mornings the street has been blocked off and police have swarmed the street. Caller Gary says the helicopter has circled the area for almost an hour. “Yeah, circling around the Glenroy area and looks like it’s going as far as Coburg,” […]
Union halts work at Brimbank council depot over safety concerns
WORD ON THE STREET CONFIRMED The largest maintenance depot in Brimbank City Council has is closed this morning as a result of union action. It means council works including road maintenance, graffiti cleaning and tree lopping may be delayed. Press PLAY below to hear what’s happened President of the Municipal Utilities Workers Union, Jennifer Marriott, […]
Click PLAY above for full interview, her first in the 3AW studio with Neil Mitchell. Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam has spruiked the virtues of multi-party governments in response to questions about forming a coalition with the Labor party. The party has new muscle after winning the seat of Northcote from the ALP in Saturday’s by-election. […]