Tom Elliott has highlighted two examples of councils with “very different points of view” this morning. Merri-bek Council in Melbourne inner-north, and Federation Council in the Murray region of New South Wales, have been put in the spotlight. Press PLAY to hear the contrasting points of view from the two councils Councillor at Merri-Bek Council, […]
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The issue with the national debt that Australians should be worried about
Tom Elliott has highlighted a concerning figure regarding Australia’s national debt. Press PLAY to hear the figure Tom Elliott is concerned about The 3AW Mornings host expressed his concerns, stating, “Sometimes, I wonder if I’m the only person who cares about this.” He warned, “We face a very uncertain environment.” Image: iStock
Why one farmer thinks entry attempts by VNI West inspectors are ‘pure taunting’
Victorian Farmer Ben Duxson is taking a stand against attempts to access his land in relation to the VNI West transmission project, with the support of hundreds of others who have joined his efforts. Press PLAY to hear why Mr Duxson believes the attempts are ‘pure taunting’ Ben Duxson told 3AW Mornings, “They’ve given notices, […]
Parent left ‘shocked’ over gender-neutral toilets at school in Melbourne’s inner-east
The mother of a student at Camberwell Primary School has voiced her anger at the decision to install only gender-neutral toilets in one of the new buildings. Former Parents’ Association president, Christina Woods, told Tom Elliott there’s a “slew of privacy, safety and dignity issues at play here”. “It feels discriminatory in a weird way,” […]
‘So concerning’: The new warning issued regarding the Suburban Rail Loop
The watchdog appointed to oversee the CFMEU clean-up has issued a warning regarding the Suburban Rail Loop. Press PLAY to hear the warning and why it is concerning Tom Elliott asked Shadow Industrial Relations spokesperson Tim Wilson about the warning and whether taxpayers should be concerned. “The state government is not just knowing of it, […]
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
Concerns have been raised after a motion to install a menorah for the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, was delayed at a Stonnington Council meeting on Monday night. Stonnington local Sarah was at the meeting and told Tom Elliott there was a “huge sigh in the room” when the motion was delayed. “People were very […]
‘Stupid’: The Darebin Council move that angered Tom Elliott
A move from the Darebin Council has angered Tom Elliott. It comes after caller Paul noticed a particular detail when driving past the Preston City Hall with his kids on Monday afternoon. “This makes me angry,” the 3AW Mornings host said. Press PLAY to hear what made him angry (including a statement from the council) […]
‘All hell broke loose’: Woman witnesses wild brawl outside Sunshine Hospital
A woman who witnessed a frightening brawl outside Sunshine Hospital last night has described the distressing scene on 3AW Mornings. Lee told Tom Elliott “all hell broke loose” when 20 people of African appearance attacked four security guards at around 9pm. “It just was so aggressive, I was trapped in my car,” Lee said. Press […]
Workers evacuated after fire breaks out at IKEA store in Melbourne’s south-east
Workers have been evacuated after a fire broke out at an IKEA store at the Springvale Homemaker Centre this morning. Thick black smoke could be seen as drivers drove past, with eyewitness Scott calling into 3AW Mornings. “We saw them before the fire brigades arrived, and they’re arriving now,” Scott said. Press PLAY to hear […]
Two cars and bus involved in major Oakleigh crash
WORD ON THE STREET Two cars have collided with a bus on a busy road in Melbourne’s south-east. Pictures sent to 3AW show severe damage to the vehicles on the Princes Highway in Oakleigh, with the bus mounting a medium strip and taking down part of a tree. Press PLAY to hear the caller’s full […]
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. […]








