Victoria’s tourism body has had it’s funding slashed as part of the state budget, resulting in the cancellation of international events. Opposition tourism spokesman, Sam Groth, says both the Allan government, and Visit Victoria need to be open about what’s been cut. “At the moment, the government’s not been very transparent with the sector, the […]
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10/05/2024
Weapon produced as wild brawl sparks chaos at shopping centre
An incident has unfolded at Watergardens Shopping Centre on Friday afternoon. Tony told 3AW Afternoons shortly after 12:30pm a brawl unfolded in the shopping centre, with one individual pulling out a weapon, sparking a furious response from other shoppers before the situation was brought under control by police. “There was a brawl in the middle […]
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03/05/2024
Domestic violence campaigner not happy with AFL over lack of support for key event
Former VFL player, coach and politician Phil Cleary isn’t happy with the AFL, accusing them of ignoring a key event aimed at raising awareness for domestic violence. Cleary’s sister Vicki was murdered by her ex-partner in 1987, with an annual VFL match played in her honour. Cleary says despite the event being an important day […]
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02/05/2024
‘They are getting out of control’: Why the US government have chosen to clamp down on airlines
This week the US Government has chosen to clamp down on the disregard airlines have for their passengers. Airlines now must offer refunds to passengers whose flights are cancelled or delayed by more than three hours. Shane McInnes thinks it is time for the Australian Government to follow suit and implement similar rules here, putting […]
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26/04/2024
How NBN can help small and medium sized businesses
Sponsored content Small and medium sized businesses drive the Australian economy, and reliable internet is incredibly important as customer habits change. NBN customer experience expert, Jane McNamara, says a strong online presence is also important for businesses to thrive. “It’s quite different to home internet and NBN,” she told Tony Moclair. Press PLAY to hear […]
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24/04/2024
2073 Sunraysia Highway, Waubra Ph: 0480 465 840/0411 236 662 The Springs Hotel When?: 5 April 2024 Summary: What a delightful surprise, and treat to visit the Springs Hotel, Waubra. a small town on the main drag to Avoca some 140 kms from Melbourne, where its landscape is positively dominated by wind generators. Small backstory […]
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18/04/2024
Pub Of The Week: Railway Hotel, Fitzroy North
800 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North Ph: 8671 0222 Railway Hotel When?: 29 March 2024 Summary: The Railway in Nicholson St., (next door to a tram depot, yep), is a genuinely unique hotel with an honest, working class offer in a suburb that has become as desirable as any in Melbourne. A rare beast given its […]
Tony Moclair
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11/04/2024
Pub Of The Week: Fox Hotel, Collingwood
351 Wellington St, Collingwood. Ph: 9416 4957 thefoxhotel.com.au When?: 23 February 2024. Summary: Some pubs just get it. Treat your customer well and be repaid many times over. The Fox is one of those wonderful old pubs that with the consistency of owner/operators delivering on hospitality, then an airtight relationship is established. On the unglamorous […]
Tony Moclair
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06/03/2024
Pub of the Week: Wayside Inn, South Melbourne
446 City Rd, South Melbourne Ph: 9699 4130 www.waysideinn.com.au When?: 16 February 2024 Summary: Long time stayer on the inner south pub scene of Melbourne, The Wayside Inn (TWI) has worn many guises over the journey from ‘go to’ venue (say 25 years ago) for a Sunday Session and enjoy the music of Big Bobby […]
Tony Moclair
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26/02/2024
Pub Of The Week: Royal Standard Hotel, West Melbourne
333 William St., West Melbourne Ph: 9328 2295 www.royalstandardhotel.com.au When?: 9 February 2024 Summary: The Royal Standard is somewhat hidden from regular passing traffic being located in the ‘back blocks’ of William St at the very northwest end and within 50 metres of the QVM. Yet for a pub so close to town you will […]
Tony Moclair
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23/02/2024