Ross and Russ have crowned their 2025 Rumour File of the Year winner! A random draw saw “Cannon Fodder” as the lucky winner this year. He won a stylish new Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 SUV with Mercedes-Benz Berwick’s Craig Howard and Tim Harty presenting the car! Press PLAY to listen to the winner receive the exciting […]
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On 1 May 2025, a broadcast on 3AW Breakfast about the impacts of deregulation of the taxi industry incorrectly stated that taxi licence plates were previously sold by the Victorian government. The plates, although originally issued by the State Government for a fee, were in fact sold on the open market.
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The vibrant New York-inspired restaurant that featured on the Rumour File!
Press PLAY to listen to Emilia Fuller’s FULL review Bodega on High 88/90 High St Berwick If you’re heading down to Berwick, perhaps to pick up your new Mercedes-Benz after missing out on one this morning I’ve got the perfect spot for you to refuel and lift your spirits. Since opening its doors in September […]
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‘Cruel attack’: Victoria Police memorial vandalised overnight
The Victoria Police memorial has been substantially vandalised, with red paint splashed over the Victoria Police logo and the phrases “good cop = dead cop” and “death to Australia” sprayed onto the walls. 3AW police reporter Madelaine Burke provided the full details on 3AW Breakfast. “This really is a cruel attack and it will be […]
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The ‘big development’ in the Meghan and Thomas Markle ‘soap opera’
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has once again discussed the saga between Meghan Markle and father Thomas. Ford admitted he felt sorry for the Duchess of Sussex on Monday, and said there’s been a “breakthrough” today. “There’s been a big development in this soap opera,” he told Ross and Russ. Press PLAY to hear the latest […]
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‘Amazing’ work of art stolen in brazen St Kilda theft
A one-of-a-kind silk artwork, worth over 12 thousand dollars, has been stolen during a brazen shoplifting in St Kilda. Press PLAY to hear the details of exactly how the incident unfolded Owner of Master Rugs, Omid Master, detailed the events, telling Ross and Russ “she made it sound like she was buying a rug”. Images: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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22/01/2018
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 […]
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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 […]
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Ross and Russ have crowned their 2025 Rumour File of the Year winner! A random draw saw “Cannon Fodder” as the lucky winner this year. He won a stylish new Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 SUV with Mercedes-Benz Berwick’s Craig Howard and Tim Harty presenting the car! Press PLAY to listen to the winner receive the exciting […]
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12/12/2025
Crook makes embarrassing mishap at bakery in Melbourne’s inner-east
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A would-be crook has crawled into the roof space of a bakery in Melbourne’s inner-east yesterday, and ended up falling through the roof, landing in the shop and spoiling some of the produce. “That’s a great rumour,” Ross Stevenson said. Press PLAY to hear the full call on the Rumour File (including Ross […]
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Groundbreaking eating disorder research in danger of shutting down
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Cross-border police pursuit after man allegedly steals fire truck
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A man has been charged after a fire truck was allegedly stolen in rural New South Wales and pursued by police into Victoria last night. Press PLAY to hear the rumour from 3AW Breakfast‘s Rumour File Officers were alerted just after 8pm that a fire truck had allegedly been stolen from the Bolton […]
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