Shoppers are being urged to be thrifty as the price of food increases with Christmas just a few weeks away. President of the Victorian Farmers Federation, Emma Germano, says while food deflation is starting to be seen, Christmas will always result in higher prices. “Obviously there’s the opportunity for price-gouging, but there’s also a real […]


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Conflict resumes between Israel and Hamas after expiration of ceasefire
Conflict between Israel and Hamas have resumed after the expiration of a ceasefire. Tom Elliott says air and artillery strikes on Gaza have been seen by a journalist. “An IDF spokesperson is saying Hamas have violated the operational pause,” he said. Press PLAY to hear what’s happened Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.
The state of artificial intelligence in Australian universities
Artificial intelligence is coming quickly according to LinkedIn’s Australia career expert as more universities embrace students using the tool. Cayla Dengate says it’s changing the way assignments are done but students still need to ensure they do the work. “Suddenly, there is this incredibly clever chatbot that can word things for you, and find information […]
‘Gold standard of talkback radio’: Tom Elliott pays tribute to Neil Mitchell
Tom Elliott has paid tribute to Neil Mitchell, calling the outgoing Mornings host the gold standard of radio. He congratulated Neil on his time in the role and looked back on the time he first covered for Neil. “Neil’s record in radio is extraordinary, and will probably never be surpassed … he’s the gold standard […]
The two issues around education that has left Tom Elliott concerned
Tom Elliott has revealed there are two issues in education which has left him concerned. The first issue he’s concerned about is students needing to know what they want to do in life immediately after school. “The more I think about it, the more silly it seems to ask a seventeen or someone whose just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Shoppers are being urged to be thrifty as the price of food increases with Christmas just a few weeks away. President of the Victorian Farmers Federation, Emma Germano, says while food deflation is starting to be seen, Christmas will always result in higher prices. “Obviously there’s the opportunity for price-gouging, but there’s also a real […]
Conflict resumes between Israel and Hamas after expiration of ceasefire
Conflict between Israel and Hamas have resumed after the expiration of a ceasefire. Tom Elliott says air and artillery strikes on Gaza have been seen by a journalist. “An IDF spokesperson is saying Hamas have violated the operational pause,” he said. Press PLAY to hear what’s happened Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.
The state of artificial intelligence in Australian universities
Artificial intelligence is coming quickly according to LinkedIn’s Australia career expert as more universities embrace students using the tool. Cayla Dengate says it’s changing the way assignments are done but students still need to ensure they do the work. “Suddenly, there is this incredibly clever chatbot that can word things for you, and find information […]
‘Gold standard of talkback radio’: Tom Elliott pays tribute to Neil Mitchell
Tom Elliott has paid tribute to Neil Mitchell, calling the outgoing Mornings host the gold standard of radio. He congratulated Neil on his time in the role and looked back on the time he first covered for Neil. “Neil’s record in radio is extraordinary, and will probably never be surpassed … he’s the gold standard […]
The two issues around education that has left Tom Elliott concerned
Tom Elliott has revealed there are two issues in education which has left him concerned. The first issue he’s concerned about is students needing to know what they want to do in life immediately after school. “The more I think about it, the more silly it seems to ask a seventeen or someone whose just […]
A Melbourne reverend has railed against the Christian lobby opposing same-sex marriage, and argued to Tom Elliott that Jesus would’ve campaigned for the ‘Yes’ vote. Reverend Ric Holland from St Michael’s Church in Melbourne’s CBD says he wants St Michael’s to be the first church to marry a same-sex couple. He has hoisted a rainbow […]