The Flying Fox Public House 396 Bridge Rd, Richmond Press PLAY to listen to Kara Monssen’s full review What’s on your British pub bingo card? Yorkshire puddings puffy like packing peanuts on steroids? Scotch eggs that rupture on impact? Sunday roast and steak night specials? Guinness and ale on tap? Don’t worry, there’s no warm […]
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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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07/08/2026
Salvation Army forced to shut down food service after funding backflip
Melbourne Salvation Army says it will be forced to shut down its cafe dinner service and street feeding program at the end of September. Major Brendan Nottle told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece had promised funding for the program, but that funding had never come. Press PLAY to […]
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07/08/2026
Player agent tees off over ‘breach of human rights’ in secret AFL deal
A Victorian AFL club has reportedly struck a secret deal requiring a player who has suffered multiple concussions to assume all legal responsibility for any further on-field brain trauma. Player agent Peter Jess told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft this is a breach of the human rights of the player involved. Press […]
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06/08/2026
Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage space
Jetstar passengers will have to pay extra for an overhead locker, with a standard fare soon to only include an “underseat” item. Federal secretary of the Flight Attendants Association of Australia Teri O’Toole told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft this change will provide some welcome relief for flight attendant staff. Press PLAY […]
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05/08/2026
The aspect of the Gina Rinehart and ABC dispute Peter Ford finds ‘stupid’
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has weighed in on the dispute between the ABC and mining magnate Gina Rinehart. Rinehart has launched legal action against the broadcaster over a skit that went to air on the Race Around The World series. And there’s an aspect of the dispute that Ford finds “stupid”. Press PLAY to hear […]
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03/08/2026
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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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 […]
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14/12/2017
Ross Stevenson has revealed his inside mail on James Hird’s pitch to coach Essendon this morning. The Bombers have narrowed their coaching search down to four, which includes Hird, Mark McVeigh, Jaymie Graham and Murray Davis. “I have an interesting one,” Stevenson said on the Rumour File. Press PLAY to hear his inside mail on […]
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30/07/2026
Kindergarten in Fitzroy North under investigation after children escape
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Two four-year-old children have managed to escape from a kindergarten in Fitzroy North. Press PLAY to hear the full call on the Rumour File (and Ross and Russ’ reaction) “They’re going to go places,” 3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson said after hearing the story. The kids removed fencing at Isabel Henderson Kindergarten yesterday […]
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28/07/2026
Rumour confirmed: Federal ‘mega poll’ release delayed due to results
3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson’s rumour on Friday July 24 was confirmed by a “mega poll” released to the public early on Monday morning. Speaking on Monday, Stevenson said the first large seat-by-seat federal poll since the last election showed One Nation would be “within arms reach of forming government with the support of the […]
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27/07/2026
Rumour confirmed: Non-profit devastated by theft
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A volunteer-run non-profit that provides equine-assisted activities for people with a disability was hit by a break-in overnight on Thursday. Riding for the Disabled president Liz Dwyer told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft a lot of the items stolen were fundamental to their existence, and they could not afford to […]
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22/07/2026
Rumour confirmed: 15-year-old hospitalised after stabbing in Cranbourne North
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A 15-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed at a park in Cranbourne North. 3AW’s Rumour File was told there was a machete attack on a student at a south-eastern school on Monday afternoon which was confirmed by police on Tuesday morning. Press PLAY to hear the initial […]
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21/07/2026
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