Spain has beaten Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Forward Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure a second FIFA World Cup trophy for Spain. 3AW journalist Stefanie Waclawik told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft about the celebrations. Press PLAY to hear Waclawik’s live reaction from […]
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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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Australians reading books in public to score dates
Australians are reading books to appear more intelligent or help score a date. Behavioural expert Grazina Fechner told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft it was less about intelligence and more about curiosity and growth. Press PLAY to hear why Fechner says this trend has become so common “Reading doesn’t make you more […]
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The fine dining restaurant that is ‘trying to stay underrated’
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The Geelong selection decision Jon Anderson doesn’t understand
Geelong small forward Gryan Miers had not made an appearance for the Cats in four weeks before their round 19 clash against St Kilda on Thursday night. Sports guru Jon Anderson told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft he was not sure why the 27-year-old had not been playing in the AFL side. […]
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The Oasis Index is a survey which measures the price of five beers and two packs of cigarettes in different cities across the world. Its latest data has Melbourne as the most expensive city, with the average cost of five beers and two packs of cigarettes sitting at $US111. Judo Bank chief economic advisor Warren […]
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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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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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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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RUMOUR CONFIRMED 3AW’s Rumour File was told the chief commissioner was driving past officers trying to pin down a man in a “high-risk” arrest. The force confirmed Chief Commissioner Mike Bush and his security detail happened to be on Queen Street about 6am on Wednesday, when they saw officers struggling to arrest a man, who […]
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Dogs come to the rescue as women escape alleged attacker
A man who was hiding in the bushes at a popular park in Melbourne’s south-east grabbed a woman before approaching a second woman and attempting to lure her into a nearby tunnel. Scroll down to watch footage sent to 3AW The women were saved when their dogs charged at the man, with one dog tearing […]
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RUMOUR CONFIRMED: AFL superstar helping with bushfire recovery in Longwood
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Longwood Football and Netball Club president Rick Shiner confirmed a former Collingwood star would be heading to Longwood to help with bushfire recovery next weekend. He told 3AW Breakfast hosts Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen the community was exhausted. Press PLAY to hear which former Collingwood star is joining the recovery efforts “You […]
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