Fish & Chip Awards It was only when I started telling people where I was going for my food review this week and the response repeatedly was a firm clutch of my arm, an intense stare into my eyes, a flared nostril before exclaiming, “you have to go to MY favourite fish and chip shop” […]
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The big question raised as little-known MCG refurbishment continues
The MCG has been quietly replacing seats in the bottom deck of the Shane Warne Stand over the summer. Thousands of the original seats have been removed ahead of the new AFL season, leading to questions about where the prized possessions are landing up. 3AW sports presenter Eddie Summerfield raised the issue with 3AW Breakfast […]
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Popular sports presenter departs Today Show
Popular TV sports presenter Alex Cullen has left the Today Show. The sports reporter was stood down earlier this month after accepting $50,000 from billionaire Adrian Portelli. Today Show host Karl Stefanovic made the announcement early on Friday’s show. Click PLAY to hear Ross Stevenson announce the news on 3AW Image: Nine
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Pete Ford’s snap reaction to Prince Harry’s settlement with British tabloids
Entertainment reporter Pete Ford says Prince Harry would be happy with the outcome of his lawsuit against British tabloid The Sun. As part of the settlement, the publication group – headed by Rupert Murdoch – has offered a full apology for their intrusion into Prince Harry’s private life. Click PLAY to hear Pete Ford’s take […]
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Melbourne ‘cannot afford’ planned mass CBD protest this weekend
Up to 30,000 people are expected at a mass Melbourne CBD protests this weekend. Anti-Australian Day and Pro-Palestine protesters are expected to join forces, in a move which is expected to cause mass disprution the CBD on Australian Open finals weekend. Acting Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Chanelle Pearson told Ross and Russ […]
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23/01/2025
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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14/12/2017
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A teenage lifeguard has been brutally bashed while on duty at Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Narre Warren. “We can’t believe it,” 3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson said. Press PLAY to hear the call to the Rumour File + the shocking level of abuse towards lifeguards The 19-year-old lifeguard was reportedly headbutted, […]
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21/01/2025
‘I wonder’: Mark Allen’s recent visit to Portsea piques his interest on the Rumour File!
On the weekend, Mark Allen went to an open inspection down in Portsea, with the owners of the house hoping for $20 million. But the 3AW host stated a high-end real estate agent has gone on record, claiming the house could sell for 10 to 20 per cent more than hoped for if the iconic […]
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16/01/2025
RUMOUR CONFIRMED: Herald Sun chief football writer retires after 40 years
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson is retiring after a 40-year career in media. As mentioned on 3AW Breakfast’s Rumour File in September, Robinson will finish up after a 12-year stint as chief football writer, while also co-hosting Fox Footy’s long-running AFL 360 program. Click PLAY to hear the original rumour + […]
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10/01/2025
AFL president caught up in social media image hack
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Carlton president Luke Sayers has been caught up in a social media hack. As first flagged on Thursday’s Rumour File, Sayers’ personal X account published a lewd image, with the Blues president shortly informing his followers that he’d been hacked. Click PLAY to hear the original rumour on 3AW Breakfast He told the […]
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09/01/2025
Anonymous man does Christmas good deed for local Ambulance team
Rumour confirmed. Santa Was Here told The Rumour File a generous local helped pay the Christmas grocery bill for the Bellarine and Swan Bay ambulance team, paying for more than $180 worth of groceries. Team manager for the Bellarine and Swan Bay ambulance team Adam Miller told 3AW Breakfast the teams were grateful for the […]
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