Experts are calling for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools, with concerns over children are struggling with basic skills in the classroom. Senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sunshine Coast, Rachael Sharman, says she agrees with the ban. “If anyone needs desperately to contact someone, they can certainly go up to […]
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Travellers left in the dark by Bonza as the airline cancels all scheduled flights this morning
Budget airline Bonza has cancelled all of its scheduled flights this morning. Departures from Melbourne Airport to central Queensland have been scratched, as well as routes from the Gold Coast to Tasmania and Proserpine. Caller Michael told Ross and Russ his wife was heading to Gladstone after her father fell gravely ill, but was told […]
Four teenagers arrested following wild car chase through Melbourne’s south-east
Four teenagers have been arrested by police following a car chase through Glen Waverley this morning. The arrest comes a part of Operation Trinity, which is Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation. “Operation Trinity strikes again,” Victoria Police First Constable Darcie Sword told Ross and Russ. Press PLAY to hear the full story from […]
Why Peter Ford was surprised by Nicole Kidman’s newest award
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford says he was surprised to see Nicole Kidman honoured with an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. He says he feels other people should have received the award over her. “At the risk of sounding un-Australian … first Australian to get it and even there, you think about great Australian movie […]
‘Didn’t look good’: Pete Ford has latest on Sydney journo’s fiery punch on
Well-known NRL reporter Paul Kent has once again found himself in hot water, having being stood down after a video of him being involved in a fight outside a Sydney pub was circulated over the weekend. Kent, who has TV and newspapers commitments in Sydney, has embroiled in controversy in recent months. Click PLAY to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Rumour File has been alerted to the demolition of a local historical house in Melbourne’s east. Despite multiple pleas to council and one MP even trying to put a stop to it on Monday, the demolition began yesterday. “That looks like something that would surely be preserved,” Ross said. Press PLAY to hear the […]
Well-known comedian sensationally kicks out woman and baby from show
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Arj Barker has sensationally kicked out a mother and her baby from his Melbourne Comedy Festival show on Saturday night. David was at the show at the Athenaeum Theatre, saying other members of the crowd walked out in solidarity. Click PLAY to hear David’s account of what happened and Ross revealing the name […]
Nine puppies shockingly dumped outside Lost Dogs’ Home this week
RUMOUR CONFIRMED The Lost Dogs’ Home says nine two-week old puppies were dumped outside their animal shelter this week. It comes after nearly 50 puppies were handed in over the last fortnight, prompting questions on how to reduce the amount of animals which land up in shelters. Click PLAY to hear more from the Lost […]
The bizarre reason new bar in iconic Footscray building didn’t open as planned
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A new hospitality venue built in an iconic Footscray building didn’t open as planned on Wednesday night as a result of a bizarre council problem. Moon Dog Wild West was expected to open its doors in the old Franco Cozzo building earlier this week, but their plans have been thwarted by permit issues […]
Local football coach drafts father into side after running low on numbers
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A son will coach his father in a local reserves football team on Saturday after he was given an 11th hour call up. Brandon De Bono is the coach of the Melton Football Club’s reserves side and after his side was running low on numbers, he decided to ask his dad to lace […]
Rebecca Andrews found herself in her mid-30s and single. Something had to change, so she tried “dating like a man”. Circular dating is openly dating several people at a time. At one stage she had five guys going within one week. It’s exhausting, but she swears by it. But is she still single? Click PLAY […]