At least 11 businesses have fallen victim to a “senseless” act of vandalism overnight in Sorrento. “It’s just a massive cost on these businesses already doing it tough,” Anthony Marsh, Liberal MP for Nepean, told Heidi Murphy. Press PLAY to hear more on the unfortunate situation The unknown offenders used bricks to smash the front […]
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The ‘significant turning point’ in Big Build corruption scandal
Senior figures in the Victoria Police task force tackling the Big Build corruption said there was “no doubt” organised crime had infiltrated the construction program. Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie told 3AW Breakfast hosts Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen it had been challenging to build evidence against gangland figures due to fears of safety from potential […]
Jimmy + Mark /
30/06/2026
Matthew Lloyd reacts to Chris Scott’s comments about Tyson Stengle
Matthew Lloyd shared his thoughts after Geelong head coach Chris commented publicly today about forward Tyson Stengle’s situation. Stengle has only played one VFL game this season, and Lloyd admitted on Friday night he felt for clubs, and issued a similar sentiment on 3AW Drive on Monday. Press PLAY to hear Chris Scott’s comments (and […]
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29/06/2026
Jacqui Felgate fires up over ‘out of touch’ government release on latest crime statistics
Jacqui Felgate has fired up over the state government’s release in relation to the latest crime statistics. Criminal offences are slightly down by 0.2 per cent in Victoria, but the overall crime rate has still increased by 26 per cent over the past three years. “The release from the government today I think is an […]
Jacqui Felgate /
18/06/2026
US President Donald Trump announces peace deal between US and Iran
Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, ending their three-and-a-half-month-old war. United States Studies Centre associate professor in American politics and foreign policy David Smith told 3AW host Shane McInnes the 60-day timeline set for negotiations was optimistic. Press PLAY to hear the full details of the deal […]
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15/06/2026
National Rural News Thursday May 29 In today’s National Rural News: Flooded farmers hopeful more financial relief is on the way, Dairy producers feeling the pinch after varying weather conditions, the most popular region for city dwellers to live — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: […]
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29/05/2025
Dairy production hampered by dry south and wet north
The dairy industry is expecting a weak start to the season, as a result of varying weather conditions across producing regions. South Australia and Victoria are in the grips of a drought which is creeping into southern NSW, while northern NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory has experienced high rainfall and record flooding. Rural Editor […]
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29/05/2025
National Rural News Wednesday May 28
National Rural News Wednesday May 28 In today’s National Rural News: Assistance rolled out for flooded New South Wales communities, Victorian Premier to meet with farmers on the drought, new research into what’s killing blueberry crops — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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28/05/2025
Victorian Farmers Federation releases drought response framework
The Victorian Premier will meet with farmers today, to discuss appropriate and targetted drought responses. The Victorian Farmers Federation has developed the framework in conjunction with Agriculture Victoria, and it has been submitted to the state government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Brett Hosking about the framework, and what he expects from his […]
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28/05/2025
National Rural News Tuesday May 27
National Rural News Tuesday May 27 In today’s National Rural News: Cattle and Lamb slaughter rates rise, NSW flooding disaster recovery effort begins, new ADHD regulations to benefit regional patients — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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27/05/2025
At least 11 businesses have fallen victim to a “senseless” act of vandalism overnight in Sorrento. “It’s just a massive cost on these businesses already doing it tough,” Anthony Marsh, Liberal MP for Nepean, told Heidi Murphy. Press PLAY to hear more on the unfortunate situation The unknown offenders used bricks to smash the front […]
3aw drive
/
16/07/2026
The ‘significant turning point’ in Big Build corruption scandal
Senior figures in the Victoria Police task force tackling the Big Build corruption said there was “no doubt” organised crime had infiltrated the construction program. Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie told 3AW Breakfast hosts Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen it had been challenging to build evidence against gangland figures due to fears of safety from potential […]
Jimmy + Mark
/
30/06/2026
Matthew Lloyd reacts to Chris Scott’s comments about Tyson Stengle
Matthew Lloyd shared his thoughts after Geelong head coach Chris commented publicly today about forward Tyson Stengle’s situation. Stengle has only played one VFL game this season, and Lloyd admitted on Friday night he felt for clubs, and issued a similar sentiment on 3AW Drive on Monday. Press PLAY to hear Chris Scott’s comments (and […]
3aw drive
/
29/06/2026
Jacqui Felgate fires up over ‘out of touch’ government release on latest crime statistics
Jacqui Felgate has fired up over the state government’s release in relation to the latest crime statistics. Criminal offences are slightly down by 0.2 per cent in Victoria, but the overall crime rate has still increased by 26 per cent over the past three years. “The release from the government today I think is an […]
Jacqui Felgate
/
18/06/2026
US President Donald Trump announces peace deal between US and Iran
Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, ending their three-and-a-half-month-old war. United States Studies Centre associate professor in American politics and foreign policy David Smith told 3AW host Shane McInnes the 60-day timeline set for negotiations was optimistic. Press PLAY to hear the full details of the deal […]
Shane McInnes
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15/06/2026