There’s no doubt swear words aren’t quite as venomous as they once were for most people. Tom Elliott wants to know why. He spoke with Anna Musson, Founder of The Good Manners Company, who said She even discussed a study, which saw people put their hands in a bucket of freezing water. Some were allowed to […]
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Bill Shorten explains why he feels ‘vindicated’ today
Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has told Tom Elliott he feels vindicated after a federal court judge approved a settlement worth at least $1.7 billion between the Australian government and victims of its “shameful” Robodebt scheme. There is now a push for a Royal Commission. “It should have never got to this,” Mr Shorten said […]
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11/06/2021
The ‘three As’ that stop some Australians using the internet
Tom Elliott was stunned to learn as much as 10 per cent of the Australian population (some 2.5 million people) don’t use the internet. Ever. But that figure is believed to be shrinking significantly by the day. “With the COVID pandemic in the last 12 months, there’s certainly been an increase in people using the […]
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10/06/2021
Why there’s a renewed push for a tax on sugary drinks
There’s a renewed push for a tax on sugary drinks, in a bid to tackle Australia’s obesity problems. The Australian Medical Association wants a 20 per cent levy attached to prices. And it’s got the backing of the Obesity Policy Coalition. “We know young people are price sensitive,” Jane Martin, Executive Manager of the Obesity […]
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10/06/2021
Gippsland residents evacuated amid fast-rising floodwaters
Some Traralgon residents have been evacuated amid fast-rising floodwaters in Gippsland. There are several emergency warnings in place in surrounding areas. It comes following a spate of wild weather across the state. “The water catchment here, Traralgon Creek, has had around 250mm fall into that area, which gives you an idea of how much rain […]
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10/06/2021
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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There’s no doubt swear words aren’t quite as venomous as they once were for most people. Tom Elliott wants to know why. He spoke with Anna Musson, Founder of The Good Manners Company, who said She even discussed a study, which saw people put their hands in a bucket of freezing water. Some were allowed to […]
Tom Elliott
/
11/06/2021
Bill Shorten explains why he feels ‘vindicated’ today
Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has told Tom Elliott he feels vindicated after a federal court judge approved a settlement worth at least $1.7 billion between the Australian government and victims of its “shameful” Robodebt scheme. There is now a push for a Royal Commission. “It should have never got to this,” Mr Shorten said […]
Tom Elliott
/
11/06/2021
The ‘three As’ that stop some Australians using the internet
Tom Elliott was stunned to learn as much as 10 per cent of the Australian population (some 2.5 million people) don’t use the internet. Ever. But that figure is believed to be shrinking significantly by the day. “With the COVID pandemic in the last 12 months, there’s certainly been an increase in people using the […]
Tom Elliott
/
10/06/2021
Why there’s a renewed push for a tax on sugary drinks
There’s a renewed push for a tax on sugary drinks, in a bid to tackle Australia’s obesity problems. The Australian Medical Association wants a 20 per cent levy attached to prices. And it’s got the backing of the Obesity Policy Coalition. “We know young people are price sensitive,” Jane Martin, Executive Manager of the Obesity […]
Tom Elliott
/
10/06/2021
Gippsland residents evacuated amid fast-rising floodwaters
Some Traralgon residents have been evacuated amid fast-rising floodwaters in Gippsland. There are several emergency warnings in place in surrounding areas. It comes following a spate of wild weather across the state. “The water catchment here, Traralgon Creek, has had around 250mm fall into that area, which gives you an idea of how much rain […]
Tom Elliott
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10/06/2021
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