THE RUMOUR FILE A hole in one makes for an impressive afternoon on the green any day – but it’s an extra impressive feat when the golfer only has one arm! Oliver Larkin confirmed his good news to Ross and John this morning. Oliver aced it on the 11th at Green Acres Golf Club in […]
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Taxi driver follows alleged thieves who robbed him at knifepoint and knocks them off their getaway scooter
A taxi driver who was allegedly robbed by a man and woman at knifepoint overnight has caught up with the pair and knocked them off their getaway scooter. Nine News reporter Mark Santomartino told Ross and John when the taxi arrived at an address in Dandenong South the pair approached either side of the car. […]
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British political drama: PM May survives leadership challenge
UPDATE The confidence vote for the British PM has was completed, just after 8am AEDT. Theresa May retains the leadership with a result of 200-117. EARLIER British Prime Minister Theresa May has made a last minute plea for stability with her leadership set to undergo its biggest challenge this morning. Conservative MPs will have a […]
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Sly of the Underworld names his police officer of the year
Forget valour awards and medals of bravery – this is the most prestigious award connected to Victoria Police, Sly’s police officer of the year! This morning on 3AW Breakfast Sly named his top cop for 2018. Click PLAY below to hear who it is! Sly said Rod Wilson should have been the one to replace […]
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12/12/2018
Here’s the full Keating quote Ross couldn’t remember this morning
Ross Stevenson couldn’t shake the memory that former Prime Minister Paul Keating once compared his opposition to various fireworks. But even the masterful 3AW Breakfast production team couldn’t find a record of it. So Ross put the word out for help from an “intern” — a listener under the age of 30 who can help […]
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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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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
THE RUMOUR FILE A hole in one makes for an impressive afternoon on the green any day – but it’s an extra impressive feat when the golfer only has one arm! Oliver Larkin confirmed his good news to Ross and John this morning. Oliver aced it on the 11th at Green Acres Golf Club in […]
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Rumour File: Rare and lucrative James Bond novel found in charity bookstore
FIRST on the RUMOUR FILE A rare James Bond novel worth thousands of dollars have been found in a charity bookstore. The limited edition The Man with the Golden Gun novel was discovered in Brotherhood Books story in Sunshine by a volunteer sorting through donations. The 1965 novel is the last in the James Bond series […]
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12/12/2018
Rumour File: Emergency Services proposed four-drink limit for Christmas parties
The Rumour File All Christmas functions for one state emergency service were to have a four alcoholic drink limit and a midnight curfew, according to a caller to this morning’s Rumour File. 3AW Breakfast spoke with Wayne Gatt, secretary of the Victoria Police Association who said while this may have been suggested, it was quickly […]
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11/12/2018
Police vehicle collides with parked car
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A police car has hit a parked car on Athol Street in Moonee Ponds. The police car also collided with a fence in the incident, which occurred about 2.45am on Sunday. The parked car was unoccupied and sustained minor damage. No one was injured in the incident. Although The Rumour File was told the […]
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10/12/2018
Grinches attacks Yarraville Christmas tree
Photo: Facebook The Grinch has attacked in Yarraville. A Christmas tree in the popular pop-up park in Ballarat St has been knocked over in half.
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