Melbourne’s hospitality industry is holding out hope it’ll be able to re-open its doors for next month’s AFL grand final. But they’re demanding a bit of notice if that’s going to be the case. “It’d be a bit cruel to be closed for six months and then open the week after everybody has had their […]
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‘No consistency’: Dirty pools pose ‘enormous health risks’
The CEO of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association has called on the government to allow private pool services as the warm weather approaches. And Tom Elliott says he’s got a point. Chris Samartzis called 3AW Drive on Monday to vent his frustration following the latest easing of restrictions. “We’ve got this absurd situation where a […]
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5 hours ago
Cuts to JobKeeper payments will ‘create huge problems’
More than a million unemployed Australians are about to take a $300 hit to their JobKeeper payments. “It’s going to create huge problems,” Conny Lenneberg, Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Lawrence, told Tom Elliott. Click PLAY below to hear more on 3AW Drive
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25/09/2020
Council slammed over ‘arrogant’ act that left children in tears
Kids have been left in tears after a much-loved treehouse was ripped down after 30 years on a St Kilda street. And the residents of Irymple Avenue aren’t happy. Mark Wiesmayr told Tom Elliott there were concerns after they’d been told somebody had complained about it. The treehouse has proven to be a popular source […]
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25/09/2020
‘I’m sorry’: Daniel Andrews fronts hotel quarantine inquiry
Daniel Andrews has apologised to “every member of the Victorian community” while fronting the hotel quarantine inquiry. But state opposition leader Michael O’Brien has told 3AW Drive Victorians don’t want an apology, they “want answers”. The Premier told the inquiry he did not know who made the decision to use private security in the quarantine […]
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25/09/2020
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
Melbourne’s hospitality industry is holding out hope it’ll be able to re-open its doors for next month’s AFL grand final. But they’re demanding a bit of notice if that’s going to be the case. “It’d be a bit cruel to be closed for six months and then open the week after everybody has had their […]
Tom Elliott
/
3 hours ago
‘No consistency’: Dirty pools pose ‘enormous health risks’
The CEO of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association has called on the government to allow private pool services as the warm weather approaches. And Tom Elliott says he’s got a point. Chris Samartzis called 3AW Drive on Monday to vent his frustration following the latest easing of restrictions. “We’ve got this absurd situation where a […]
Tom Elliott
/
5 hours ago
Cuts to JobKeeper payments will ‘create huge problems’
More than a million unemployed Australians are about to take a $300 hit to their JobKeeper payments. “It’s going to create huge problems,” Conny Lenneberg, Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Lawrence, told Tom Elliott. Click PLAY below to hear more on 3AW Drive
Tom Elliott
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25/09/2020
Council slammed over ‘arrogant’ act that left children in tears
Kids have been left in tears after a much-loved treehouse was ripped down after 30 years on a St Kilda street. And the residents of Irymple Avenue aren’t happy. Mark Wiesmayr told Tom Elliott there were concerns after they’d been told somebody had complained about it. The treehouse has proven to be a popular source […]
Tom Elliott
/
25/09/2020
‘I’m sorry’: Daniel Andrews fronts hotel quarantine inquiry
Daniel Andrews has apologised to “every member of the Victorian community” while fronting the hotel quarantine inquiry. But state opposition leader Michael O’Brien has told 3AW Drive Victorians don’t want an apology, they “want answers”. The Premier told the inquiry he did not know who made the decision to use private security in the quarantine […]
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25/09/2020
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