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3AW Breakfast is Melbourne’s favourite way to start the day, notching up more than 100 consecutive rating periods as radio’s #1.

Join former lawyer Ross Stevenson and marketing guru Russel Howcroft as they parse the day’s affairs with their razor sharp wit and a healthy dose of humour, along with interviews from experts to keep you informed.

The iconic Rumour File from 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win daily and weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize — click above to learn more!

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Emotional farmer ‘flabbergasted’ by the lack of empathy from the state government

Drought conditions in South Australia and Victoria continue to worsen, which has left rural communities in the dust. On 3AW Breakfast, Warrnambool farmer and President of the Dairy Division Of Victorian Farmers Federation, Bernie Free, said he was “flabbergasted” by Agriculture Minister Ros Spence’s lack of “empathy” during her visit to the struggling farmers. “She […]

Ross and Russ / 30/05/2025

‘Best of the year’: Jon Anderson praises Essendon’s performance in loss against Brisbane

It was a gutsy performance from the undermanned Bombers, who went down by 18 points to the ladder-leading Lions at the Gabba on Thursday night. And 3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson thinks the Bombers should be eyeing off September action in 2026. “Their performance was clearly their best of the year and it was […]

Ross and Russ / 30/05/2025

24-year-old woman arrested after stabbing spree in Bairnsdale

A 24-year-old woman was arrested after four people were randomly stabbed at a local supermarket in Bairnsdale. The male staff member was taken to hospital with serious, but not life threatening injuries. Press PLAY to listen to the full details on 3AW Image: iStock

Ross and Russ / 30/05/2025

Lights go out in the final moments of thrilling local footy match

RUMOUR CONFIRMED On Thursday’s edition of the Rumour File, it was confirmed that a local football match had to be abandoned due to the lights going out with 36 seconds to go in close contest. President of the Langwarrin Junior Football Club, Brad McNeilage, joined 3AW Breakfast to provide further details on the rare event. […]

rumour confirmed / 29/05/2025

New test being developed to predict pre-term labour

A test is being developed by Melbourne researchers in the hope of being able to predict pregnant women likely to go in to have premature births to providing better care to pre-term babies. It’s hoped a test could give doctors a better indication of the risk of going into early labour. Senior research fellow Dr […]

Ross and John / 13/02/2018

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 06/02/2018

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 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 […]

Kate and Justin / 18/12/2017

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 14/12/2017

Lights go out in the final moments of thrilling local footy match

rumour confirmed / 29/05/2025

Aussie teenager becomes an International Powerlifting Champion

RUMOUR CONFIRMED Ross and Russ have confirmed the rumour that a 15-year-old Aussie, became a Power Champion at the IDFPA World Student and University World Championship. Lara Jones beat out several international competitors years older than her by a significant margin, all while setting a new Australian record in bench press at 72.5kg and deadlift […]

RUMOUR CONFIRMED / 19/05/2025

How the news of Rory McIlroy’s return to Australia was earlier revealed on 3AW Breakfast!

Golfing superstar Rory McIlroy has been locked in to headline the Australian Open for the next two years, in a massive coup for Melbourne. 3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson brought up the news on the Rumour File last week, but it was a caller even earlier than that which shed light on the champion golfer’s […]

rumour confirmed / 14/05/2025

‘It’s on’: Holiday hotspot slapped with water restrictions

THE RUMOUR FILE A popular regional holiday destination has recently had water restrictions reintroduced as storage levels continue to dwindle. Barwon Water has moved to bring back stage three water restrictions as of this weekend to Apollo Bay. Press PLAY to hear Ross’ full rumour on 3AW Breakfast “It’s on,” Ross Stevenson revealed on 3AW’s […]

the rumour file / 12/05/2025

Tina Arena concert descends into chaos as crowd punches on

RUMOUR CONFIRMED A pop concert on Friday night descended into chaos as audience members punched on during the gig. 3AW’s Rumour File was told a fracas broke out at Tina Arena’s Palais Theatre concert, with multiple callers later confirming that the incident took place. Press PLAY to find out more details about the punch on […]

THE RUMOUR FILE / 12/05/2025

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Emotional farmer ‘flabbergasted’ by the lack of empathy from the state government

‘Best of the year’: Jon Anderson praises Essendon’s performance in loss against Brisbane

24-year-old woman arrested after stabbing spree in Bairnsdale

Lights go out in the final moments of thrilling local footy match

Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery

The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?

Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning

Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way

Aussie teenager becomes an International Powerlifting Champion

How the news of Rory McIlroy’s return to Australia was earlier revealed on 3AW Breakfast!

‘It’s on’: Holiday hotspot slapped with water restrictions

Tina Arena concert descends into chaos as crowd punches on

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