Australian researchers have found well less than half of pregnant women are getting the flu vaccine. The figure, just 39 per cent, has concerned the medical profession. Stacey Rowe, from the department of health and human services, said one of the most common ‘reasons’ for avoiding it wasn’t based on any fact. “The flu vaccine […]
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Bashed, bloodied, roadside: Police suspect ‘multiple people’ involved in mysterious assault
FIRST ON THE RUMOUR FILE Police are trying to piece together how a man came to be found injured on the side of an isolated road in Melbourne’s north. 3AW has been told he was found bloodied and apparently bashed on Ridge Road in Yan Yean about 5.10pm yesterday. The victim was found by passers-by […]
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19/04/2019
3AW at the 2019 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal — Donate here
The Good Friday Appeal on 3AW 8:30AM – Neil Mitchell live from the appeal MIDDAY – Denis Walter live from the appeal 3PM – 3AW Football Appeal special coverage of North Melbourne v Essendon 7PM – Nightline special live from the Good Friday Appeal with Phil Brady and Simon Owens — CLICK HERE TO DONATE […]
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19/04/2019
Brain breakthrough: Decapitated pigs could hold the key to saving lives
Scientists have partially revived disembodied pig brains several hours after the animals were slaughtered. Researchers from Yale University pumped the brains full of oxygen, nutrients and protective chemicals, four hours after the pigs had been decapitated. Professor Stuart Younger who wrote a commentary on the experiment, says the discovery has the potential to save human […]
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18/04/2019
Rumour File: How does glass spontaneously explode?
On the Rumour File this morning, 3AW Breakfast heard about a glass table spontaneously exploding last night. Cushla Travers’ was waiting for the fire brigade to arrive at her house for an unrelated incident, when she heard a “massive bang.” Her glass coffee table, which had nothing on it, had shattered. 3AW Breakfast received several […]
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18/04/2019
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
FIRST ON THE RUMOUR FILE Police are trying to piece together how a man came to be found injured on the side of an isolated road in Melbourne’s north. 3AW has been told he was found bloodied and apparently bashed on Ridge Road in Yan Yean about 5.10pm yesterday. The victim was found by passers-by […]
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19/04/2019
Rumour File: How does glass spontaneously explode?
On the Rumour File this morning, 3AW Breakfast heard about a glass table spontaneously exploding last night. Cushla Travers’ was waiting for the fire brigade to arrive at her house for an unrelated incident, when she heard a “massive bang.” Her glass coffee table, which had nothing on it, had shattered. 3AW Breakfast received several […]
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18/04/2019
Young French Bulldog pup stolen during break-in in northern suburbs
A 17-week-old French Bulldog puppy has been stolen from the northern suburbs. 3AW Breakfast was told the person responsible broke into the house and stole the dog. Her name is Piper. She has a lump on the outside of her left ear.
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15/04/2019
Video: Gutless bully kicks Southbank’s balloon busker, runs away
FIRST on the THE RUMOUR FILE On first viewing, the below seems like another funny viral video. But it’s no laughing matter for street performer Johnson, who had his Southbank performance ruined by a bully on Friday night. One for the ‘WHO DOES THAT?!’ files… Our heart goes out to this poor street performer! pic.twitter.com/bUGl0pJrLI […]
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15/04/2019
Bird wired, tied and used as ‘bait’ in shocking case of animal cruelty
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW The Rumour File has been alerted to a shocking case of animal cruelty at Epping. A pigeon has been hooked, wired and tied with fishing lines. Witness Anna Balakas told 3AW Breakfast she saw a man “throwing” the hooked bird in the air in a paddock. She said she wasn’t sure […]
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11/04/2019
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