La Esquina 201 Ballarat Rd, Footscray Press PLAY to listen to Kara Monssen’s full review Some of the most delicious meals I’ve eaten are found in the most unexpected places. Turns out this spot is five minutes from home. Enter La Esquina, a South American food truck park on Ballarat Rd, Footscray. It’s home to […]
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18/09/2026
What Peter Ford thinks is the ‘biggest problem’ with the Today Show following Sarah Abo exit
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has weighed in on the Today Show announcing its new lineup following Sarah Abo’s exit, which was confirmed on the Rumour File on Thursday morning. Tom Steinfort and Sylvia Jefferies have been announced as the permanent morning hosts, but Ford has highlighted the “biggest problem” with the program. “The problem with […]
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17/09/2026
‘It’s about time’: State Labor Party commits to introducing Jack’s Law if re-elected
Police will be given sweeping new powers to search for knives under ‘Jack’s Law’ if Labor is re-elected in November. Brett Beasley, the father of 2019 fatal knife attack victim Jack Beasley, told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that the news was long overdue. Press PLAY to hear Beasley outline the specific […]
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16/09/2026
AFL reveals full grand final entertainment line-up
A line-up of Australian stars will join pop princess Kylie Minogue for the pre-game AFL Grand Final entertainment. AFL customer, commercial and technology executive general manager Bec Haagsma told 3AW Breakfast hosts Mark Allen and Russel Howcroft that the entertainment at the NFL game on Friday was great to see. “I think we learnt that […]
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15/09/2026
‘Just a tragedy’: Motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole
A 71-year-old motorcyclist has died after striking a pothole on the Western Highway on Sunday. The death comes just days after a report from Victoria’s Auditor-General found almost half of Victoria’s road network was in “poor condition”. Opposition spokesperson on roads and road safety Danny O’Brien told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft […]
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14/09/2026
A test is being developed by Melbourne researchers in the hope of being able to predict pregnant women likely to go in to have premature births to providing better care to pre-term babies. It’s hoped a test could give doctors a better indication of the risk of going into early labour. Senior research fellow Dr […]
Ross and John
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13/02/2018
Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery
Advice is mounting to warn Australians against arthroscopic knee surgery, especially for patients with osteoarthritis who are aged over 50. President of the Australian Rheumatology Association Professor Rachelle Buchbinder said it could be doing more harm than good. “We are talking to GPs and importantly to patients to say don’t ask for a referral for […]
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06/02/2018
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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22/01/2018
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 […]
Kate and Justin
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18/12/2017
Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way
Victoria is in the midst of a baby boom, enjoying the biggest increase in birth rates of anywhere in Australia the past year. ABS data shows an extra 9324 births were recorded in 2016, taking the total to 82,892, which is nearly a 13 per cent jump on the previous year. But Professor Peter McDonald […]
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14/12/2017
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A caller told 3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File an inner-city Melbourne council would debate renaming a street on Tuesday night. Yarra deputy mayor Councillor Sharon Harrison told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft the item was unlikely to be at the top of the agenda. Press PLAY to hear him explain why […]
Rumour Confirmed
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08/09/2026
Sacked North Melbourne coach spotted dumping team gear at op shop
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Former North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was spotted dumping his Kangaroos apparel at an op shop in Hampton over the weekend. The caller who revealed the rumour on the Rumour File said Clarkson looked happy to be getting rid of the attire. Press PLAY to hear the caller describe what he witnessed “He […]
Rumour Confirmed
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07/09/2026
Man suffers serious injuries after machete attack in Melbourne’s inner-east
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A man has been slashed with a machete during a pre-arranged meeting to trade Pokemon cards in a Richmond car park. Press PLAY to hear the call on the Rumour File this morning 3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File was told the victim is still recovering from severe injuries that required extensive surgical stitching. It’s […]
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31/08/2026
The Aussie driving 1929 Pontiac from Bangkok to Istanbul for Parkinson’s
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Rick Lindsay is embarking on an epic road trip, driving his 1929 Pontiac from Bangkok to Istanbul to raise money for Parkinson’s research. Mr Lindsay told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft he had been inspired by some former clients who had developed Parkinson’s. Press PLAY to hear the full details […]
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26/08/2026
Passenger at major airport avoids scary transport scam
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A woman travelling alone has spoken of a scary scam she avoided at Melbourne Airport last night when trying to get an Uber home. “As a single female travelling, it was pretty scary,” passenger Caitlin told Ross and Russ. Press PLAY to hear her close call on her commute home The driver told […]
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24/08/2026
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