Drug Court Magistrate Tony Parsons says it’s “highly unlikely” red flags could’ve been spotted in Bourke Street terrorist Hassan Shire Ali’s criminal history. Despite facing several driving offences, the 30-year-old still recently had his bail extended. Speaking to Tom Elliott on Friday afternoon, Mr Parsons stressed communication was key when it came to identifying individuals […]
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“Entirely routine” that Bourke Street terrorist was out on bail for driving offences: Attorney General
Attorney General Martin Pakula says Victoria Police have described the scenario that terrorist Hassan Shire Ali was out on bail at the time of the Bourke Street attack, as “entirely routine”. Ali was facing several separate driving offences, including one of driving without a license and had failed to attend court hearings on multiple occasions, […]
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16/11/2018
‘Carnage is just horrendous’: Friday peak hour chaos in Melbourne
CHAOS SUMMARY At least three lanes of the Princes Freeway were left closed at Laverton on Friday afternoon after a major accident about 3pm Delays on the West Gate Freeway extended back to the Monash Freeway after a car and truck collision on the West Gate Bridge Two out-bound lanes were blocked on the Tullamarine […]
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16/11/2018
“It’s pathetic” | Former soldier and Senate candidate slams ADF’s bid for “gender-neutral” toilets
A former SAS soldier who is running for the Senate says it’s “pathetic” the Australian Defence Force is worrying about gender-neutral toilets at army bases to cater for transgender and intersex members of the force. “It’s unbelievable,” Kevin Bailey, a candidate for the Australian Conservatives at the next federal election. “It’s pathetic.” Click PLAY below […]
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15/11/2018
Pair arrested after alleged hit-run
A woman and man have been arrested following an alleged hit-run at Caulfield South. 3AW Drive was flooded with calls about the incident on Bealiba Road on Thursday. Victoria Police has confirmed it spotted a car driving erratically before the hit-run. The car was allegedly stolen. When approached by police a man and woman allegedly […]
WORD ON THE STREET /
15/11/2018
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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16/02/2018
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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15/02/2018
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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07/02/2018
‘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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02/02/2018
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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17/11/2017
Drug Court Magistrate Tony Parsons says it’s “highly unlikely” red flags could’ve been spotted in Bourke Street terrorist Hassan Shire Ali’s criminal history. Despite facing several driving offences, the 30-year-old still recently had his bail extended. Speaking to Tom Elliott on Friday afternoon, Mr Parsons stressed communication was key when it came to identifying individuals […]
Tom Elliott
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16/11/2018
“Entirely routine” that Bourke Street terrorist was out on bail for driving offences: Attorney General
Attorney General Martin Pakula says Victoria Police have described the scenario that terrorist Hassan Shire Ali was out on bail at the time of the Bourke Street attack, as “entirely routine”. Ali was facing several separate driving offences, including one of driving without a license and had failed to attend court hearings on multiple occasions, […]
Tom Elliott
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16/11/2018
‘Carnage is just horrendous’: Friday peak hour chaos in Melbourne
CHAOS SUMMARY At least three lanes of the Princes Freeway were left closed at Laverton on Friday afternoon after a major accident about 3pm Delays on the West Gate Freeway extended back to the Monash Freeway after a car and truck collision on the West Gate Bridge Two out-bound lanes were blocked on the Tullamarine […]
Macquarie National News
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16/11/2018
“It’s pathetic” | Former soldier and Senate candidate slams ADF’s bid for “gender-neutral” toilets
A former SAS soldier who is running for the Senate says it’s “pathetic” the Australian Defence Force is worrying about gender-neutral toilets at army bases to cater for transgender and intersex members of the force. “It’s unbelievable,” Kevin Bailey, a candidate for the Australian Conservatives at the next federal election. “It’s pathetic.” Click PLAY below […]
3aw drive
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15/11/2018
Pair arrested after alleged hit-run
A woman and man have been arrested following an alleged hit-run at Caulfield South. 3AW Drive was flooded with calls about the incident on Bealiba Road on Thursday. Victoria Police has confirmed it spotted a car driving erratically before the hit-run. The car was allegedly stolen. When approached by police a man and woman allegedly […]
WORD ON THE STREET
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15/11/2018
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