Prince Harry and his family reunited with King Charles over the weekend for the first time in over four years. And there was an aspect of the reunion that entertainment reporter Peter Ford found “remarkable”. Press PLAY to hear what stood out to him “Make no mistake, they are on notice,” Ford said. Image: Matt […]
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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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Ross Stevenson has a significant update on the Essendon coaching race. The Bombers remain in freefall, having only won one game this season, with their latest loss being a 90-point defeat to Brisbane on Sunday. Press PLAY to find out who the 3AW Breakfast host thinks will be Essendon’s next coach And on his return […]
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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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Press PLAY to listen to Emilia Fuller’s full review Spaghetti Club 95 Swan St Richmond Jimmy told me to go and check out Spaghetti Club in Richmond and see what I thought, and the short version is this: it’s slick, it knows exactly what it is, and it absolutely delivers on the experience. It’s the […]
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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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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 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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The teenager walking 400,000 steps to raise money for MND
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Jack Gilmour is walking 400,000 steps, one for every person worldwide suffering from MND, to raise money for the incurable disease. He told 3AW Breakfast hosts Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen his grandad, who died after being diagnosed with MND, had been an avid walker and he thought this would be a good […]
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RUMOUR CONFIRMED: Ambulance Victoria CEO delivered a baby during regional visit
RUMOUR CONFIRMED The Rumour File suggested an emergency services chief executive was visiting a regional station when he was unexpectedly called into action. Ambulance Victoria chief executive Jordan Emery confirmed the rumour and told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross and Russel the mother was the real hero of the story. Press PLAY to hear his full […]
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24/06/2026
Lincraft managing director confirms reason behind closure
Craft and fabric retailer Lincraft is set to close all of its physical stores across Australia and New Zealand, transitioning to an online business model after more than 80 years. Lincraft managing director John Maguire told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross and Russel that a change of retail behaviour was the tipping point for Lincraft. Press […]
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17/06/2026
‘That’s sad’: Popular craft retailer set to close after more than 80 years
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Popular craft retailer Lincraft is set to shut its doors after more than 80 years. “That’s sad,” both Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft said. Press PLAY to hear the call on the Rumour File this morning The retailer had over 60 stores in Australia and New Zealand, with staff and club members alerted […]
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