Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader Sam Groth has announced that he will not contest the 2026 election and that he is retiring from politics. Press PLAY to hear why he is leaving politics, and why Heidi Murphy thinks the move is ‘disastrous’ for the party “You’d love to think this will be the ultimate wake-up call,” […]
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‘Callous act’: Police search for brick throwers after moving cars struck from overpass
Police are searching for information following what they have described as a ‘callous act’ over the weekend. Press PLAY to hear the details from police Acting Detective Sergeant Ash Jung from Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit told 3AW Mornings, “It’s just extremely lucky that no one was significantly injured.” “One of those bricks, if they […]
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3 hours ago
The name that surprised Heidi Murphy from high-profile royal commission push
An open letter has been penned, pushing for a royal commission following the Bondi terror attack. Many high-profile people, including prominent business leaders featured as signatories in the open letter. But there was one person on the list that stood out and surprised 3AW host Heidi Murphy. Press PLAY to find out who surprised her […]
3aw mornings /
02/01/2026
Lord mayor questioned on brutal Carlton attack and firework mishap
Melbourne lord mayor, Nick Reece, has been questioned on the brutal Carlton attack which unfolded last night, as well as the firework mishap which caused a fire on the roof of the Treasury. Over 500,000 people gathered in the CBD to bring in the new year, and while the lord mayor was happy with how […]
3aw mornings /
01/01/2026
‘Quite eye-opening’: Heidi Murphy reacts to release of state cabinet papers
Never seen before cabinet documents from the John Cain and Joan Kirner governments have been released. Nine’s state political reporter and 3AW host, Heidi Murphy, has shared her thoughts on the papers and what stood out to her. “It’s quite eye-opening to have a look at it,” she told Shane McInnes. Press PLAY to hear […]
3aw mornings /
01/01/2026
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 […]
3AW Mornings
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08/10/2019
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)
Tom Elliott
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26/07/2019
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 […]
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09/03/2018
‘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 […]
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13/02/2018
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
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07/02/2018
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 […]
word on the street
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03/12/2025
‘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) […]
word on the street
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02/12/2025
‘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 […]
word on the street
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04/09/2025
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 […]
word on the street
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29/05/2025
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 […]
WORD ON THE STREET
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27/05/2025
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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. […]
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