Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in various American shows including Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford says Van Der Beek had been selling off memorabilia to leave money for his six children. “We take our hats off to […]
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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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