Decorated soldier and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is out on bail after being arrested and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder in April. Veteran crime reporter Sly of the Underworld told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that there was one aspect of his bail he found “quite […]
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Victoria crowned worst state to do business in Australia
For the third consecutive year, Victoria was named the worst place to do business in Australia. Australian Industry Group Victorian head Tim Piper told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that the result was “hardly surprising to anybody”. Press PLAY to hear Piper detail how he thinks Victoria can become a better place […]
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28/10/2026
Police investigating fatal shooting in suspected underworld hit
Police are treating the fatal shooting of a man in Reservoir on Tuesday night as suspicious. Today reporter Christine Ahern told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that the shooting bore all the hallmarks of an underworld hit. Press PLAY to hear Ahern detail the latest on the suspected underworld shooting “It does […]
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28/10/2026
Peter Ford unpacks the ‘bizarre’ saga between Meghan Markle and her father
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has unpacked the “bizarre” saga between Meghan Markle and her father Thomas. Ford explained the full situation to Ross and Russ on 3AW Breakfast, admitting it’s “very odd”. “There’s a lot of agendas at play here,” Ford said. Press PLAY to hear more on the ‘bizarre and fascinating’ saga Images: Joe […]
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26/10/2026
Kara Monssen visits Windsor’s new ‘it’ restaurant
The Frog Club 163-165 Chapel St, Windsor Press PLAY to hear Kara Monssen’s full review After eating at Windsor’s new “it” restaurant, The Frog Club, I’ve learnt two things can be true at once. A restaurant can be both expensive and great value. It can also have a mix of unbelievably delicious and disappointing dishes. […]
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23/10/2026
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
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Melbourne man Trevor Bergman donated plasma and blood at all 85 blood banks in Australia over the past 10 years. He told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that his parents were a big inspiration for his journey. Press PLAY to hear him explain what inspired his decade-long blood donation journey […]
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15/10/2026
Melburnian crowned Jiu-Jitsu World Champion
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Melbourne local Mitch Rogers recently claimed the gold medal and title of 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Champion in Japan. Rogers told 3AW Breakfast hosts Mark Allen and Russel Howcroft he was able to lock in a submission with 10 seconds to go to secure the victory. Press PLAY to hear Rogers’ full story “I […]
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09/10/2026
Police investigating ambulance collision in East Melbourne
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating a collision between an Ambulance Victoria vehicle and a Mazda BT-50 on Wednesday. The two paramedics inside the ambulance and 59-year-old male driver of the Mazda were transported to hospital for assessment. Press PLAY to hear more The investigation into the circumstances of the collision is […]
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08/10/2026
The bizarre questions AFL recruiters are asking potential draftees
THE RUMOUR FILE The 2026 AFL draft is just over a month away, with over 60 of the nation’s top prospects in Melbourne this week for the draft combine. On Tuesday’s edition of The Rumour File, Ross Stevenson has revealed the unique questions recruiters have asked potential draftees. Press PLAY to listen to the FULL […]
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06/10/2026
The ‘very disturbing’ story to come out of the Rumour File
THE RUMOUR FILE A Melbourne woman has called triple-zero from the back seat of an Uber, after she suspected she was scammed by a driver at the airport. “It’s a very disturbing case,” 3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson said. Press PLAY to hear the call to the Rumour File (and also more from the director […]
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05/10/2026
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