A new survey has revealed that many young Australians show little to no interest in military service; they would not fight for Australia if war broke out. Joining 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott, Director of Strategic Analysis Australia Michael Shoebridge said that although young people currently feel disinterested by the military, “when it’s existential, I […]
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‘Not about woke leftism’: Lord Mayor unveils plans for Melbourne’s comeback and renewable future
The City of Melbourne is positioning itself as a leader in the renewable energy transition, moving away from a reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas toward a more self-sufficient, electrified future. Speaking on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott, Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece highlighted that this shift is driven by a desire for financial resilience […]
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24/04/2026
Tom Elliott outraged by ‘no warships’ graffiti on war monuments ahead of ANZAC Day
A number of war memorials across Port Melbourne have been vandalised just ahead of ANZAC Day tomorrow. The statues splattered with red paint and anti-war slogans including ‘no warships’ have since been high-pressured off by the local council. 3AW police reporter Madelaine Burke told Tom Elliott that “just in the last few months, we’ve had […]
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24/04/2026
‘End of the lottery’: Minister proposes urgent NDIS bill to stop $13 billion blowout
A new bill by NDIS is planning to be introduced to Parliament in the coming weeks, with the hopes of establishing urgent financial controls. NDIS Minister Mark Butler joined 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott to discuss the bill aimed at implementing immediate financial safeguards to address a “$13 billion budget blowout” and “purging” the scheme […]
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23/04/2026
3AW reporter provides insight into ‘fiery’ Michael Voss press conference
3AW news reporter Eddie Summerfield was at Michael Voss’ press conference this morning. It was the first time the Carlton head coach had spoken publicly since Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode. And Summerfield stated things got “fiery” at certain times. Press PLAY to hear his full insight into the press conference What surprised Sam Docherty […]
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23/04/2026
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 […]
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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)
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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
An out of control car has crashed into a van before veering into a market stall and tree on Main Street in Mornington this morning. Caller Jeff told Tom Elliott the car came flying down at speed, and the driver was still in the car at the time of the call at 11:20am. Press PLAY […]
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28/01/2026
‘Very upset’: Concerns raised as Stonnington Council delays motion on Jewish festival
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 […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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29/05/2025
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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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