Shane McInnes has taken exception to Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s taxpayer-funded travel at both the international and local levels. Press PLAY to hear the full details on Nick Reece’s travel (including strong thoughts from a political marketing expert) The 3AW host stated the travel “cannot be justified”, while political marketing expert Dr Andrew Hughes labelled […]
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9 hours ago
Illicit tobacco trade could cost taxpayers $12 billion in healthcare coverage
As more people look to the cheaper illicit cigarettes, taxpayers are now being forced to cover the healthcare cost for smokers due to the federal government’s tobacco excise policy. Former Australian Federal Police detective Rohan Pike told 3AW host Shane McInnes the government’s lack of foresight has led to them having to dip into taxpayer […]
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10 hours ago
US President Donald Trump announces peace deal between US and Iran
Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, ending their three-and-a-half-month-old war. United States Studies Centre associate professor in American politics and foreign policy David Smith told 3AW host Shane McInnes the 60-day timeline set for negotiations was optimistic. Press PLAY to hear the full details of the deal […]
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11 hours ago
The aspect of One Nation’s rise in popularity Heidi Murphy thinks is ‘looking increasingly like a fantasy’
Pauline Hanson is in Melbourne on Friday to attend a One Nation campaign fundraiser, which is expected to draw protesters opposing the political party. 3AW Mornings host Heidi Murphy says the evidence showing support for One Nation continues to grow. Press PLAY to hear her full thoughts “Thousands, tens of thousands, putting dollars into a […]
Heidi Murphy /
12/06/2026
VicRoads apologises for website disruption due to ‘major system upgrade’
Nearly a week after it crashed, the VicRoads website is still not fully up and running. VicRoads corporate affairs officer Carly Dixon told 3AW Mornings host Heidi Murphy the system was slowly coming back online. Press PLAY to find out more about why the website was down for so long “As our performance and our […]
Heidi Murphy /
12/06/2026
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 […]
Tom Elliott
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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 […]
Tom Elliott
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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 […]
word on the street
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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 […]
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) […]
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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
Must listen podcasts
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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NEIL MITCHELL
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Tom Elliott
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