Global consumption of soft drinks is rising rapidly, despite years of health warnings. Joshua McGreen, PHD candidate at Flinders University, told Tom Elliott there were a number of reasons why. “The research on this is controversial,” he said. Press PLAY below to hear Joshua McGreen explain Picture: Getty iStock
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The devastating number of students who say they’ve been bullied at school
Tom Elliott was left saddened by new research that found 49 per cent of Grade 4 students had experienced some form of bullying in that year at school. And it’s an issue that’s only seemingly getting worse. Leading parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson said while there was no doubt it was a significant issue, children […]
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What concerns Tom Elliott about proposed ‘user pays’ road tax
Tom Elliott says the pay per kilometre road tax system being floated for Victoria has trouble written all over it. He says there are a stack of issues that would present themselves if it happened. Victorian drivers face paying a distanced-based charge, instead of fuel excise and other taxes, under a major overhaul of road-funding. […]
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The reason it’s so hard to get appliances and electronics repaired these days
Tom Elliott has noticed in recent years it’s become harder and harder to get appliances repaired. Cost and convenience means it’s often easier to simply buy a new one. But it’s not a good outcome for the environment, or product quality. Erin Turner, Consumer advocacy group CHOICE’s campaigns director, said it wasn’t good enough. “It […]
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Why more than half a million Australians born this decade face a life of poverty
There are warnings some 550,000 Australians born this decade face a life in poverty if the country does not take a stand when it comes to tackling disadvantage. Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist at the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), said Australia still couldn’t agree on an official measure to use. “We don’t […]
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High profile former union leader Ged Kearney says she has taken a big-risk as Labor gears up for a fight against the Greens for the marginal seat of Batman. The Liberals today announced the party wouldn’t be running a candidate in next month’s by-election. Ms Kearney told Tom Elliott she is campaigning on a platform […]
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Should baby-boomer grandparents foot the bill for private school fees for their grandkids?
Baby-boomers are being asked to contribute to their grandchildren’s tuiton and private school fees as parents continue to feel the pinch, Scott Haywood says. The Finance Guru says grandparents should contribute to the educational costs. “Baby boomers have enjoyed an enormous property boom for the 2000s to 2018,” he said on 3AW Drive. “They’ve also […]
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Gary Morgan to poll again: Another Lord Mayor candidate emerges on 3AW Drive
Image: The Age A man who has run three times for Lord Mayor of Melbourne is having another tilt. Pollster Gary Morgan is hoping it’s fourth time lucky. The Roy Morgan chairman, who has polled significantly in his previous bids in 2004, 2008 and 2012, told 3AW Drive’s Tom Elliott he was ready to go […]
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‘It’s a natural monopoly’: Greens outline new policy to nationalise Australia’s electricity assets
The Greens have outlined a new policy for Australia’s electricity assets to be returned to public ownership as power prices continue to skyrocket. Victorian Greens MP Adam Bandt says the privatisation of poles, wires, transmission and the distribution network has failed. “Bills have gone up and up,” he told Tom Elliott. “Across the country we […]
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Matthew Guy announces policy to build East-West link
The Opposition Leader wants to build East-West link. Matthew Guy told Tom Elliott on Friday it’s a project Melbourne needs – it’s just a matter of finding the funding. “If the money’s there, I’ll build it,” he said. Mr Guy said he will be able to say if the money will be available before the […]
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Global consumption of soft drinks is rising rapidly, despite years of health warnings. Joshua McGreen, PHD candidate at Flinders University, told Tom Elliott there were a number of reasons why. “The research on this is controversial,” he said. Press PLAY below to hear Joshua McGreen explain Picture: Getty iStock
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03/12/2021
The devastating number of students who say they’ve been bullied at school
Tom Elliott was left saddened by new research that found 49 per cent of Grade 4 students had experienced some form of bullying in that year at school. And it’s an issue that’s only seemingly getting worse. Leading parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson said while there was no doubt it was a significant issue, children […]
Tom Elliott
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03/12/2021
What concerns Tom Elliott about proposed ‘user pays’ road tax
Tom Elliott says the pay per kilometre road tax system being floated for Victoria has trouble written all over it. He says there are a stack of issues that would present themselves if it happened. Victorian drivers face paying a distanced-based charge, instead of fuel excise and other taxes, under a major overhaul of road-funding. […]
Tom Elliott
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03/12/2021
The reason it’s so hard to get appliances and electronics repaired these days
Tom Elliott has noticed in recent years it’s become harder and harder to get appliances repaired. Cost and convenience means it’s often easier to simply buy a new one. But it’s not a good outcome for the environment, or product quality. Erin Turner, Consumer advocacy group CHOICE’s campaigns director, said it wasn’t good enough. “It […]
Tom Elliott
/
02/12/2021
Why more than half a million Australians born this decade face a life of poverty
There are warnings some 550,000 Australians born this decade face a life in poverty if the country does not take a stand when it comes to tackling disadvantage. Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist at the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), said Australia still couldn’t agree on an official measure to use. “We don’t […]
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