A massive convoy of tractors and regional advocates will converge on Melbourne’s Parliament House this week as farmers ramp up their fight against the VNI West power line project. Speaking to 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott, Farmer’s Fightback petition founder Ben Duxson said farmers felt “blindsided” by the proposal, with many feeling that VicGrid and […]
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‘Extraordinary event’: Nick McKenzie sheds light on arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested as part of investigations into alleged war crimes. Investigative reporter with The Age, Nick McKenzie, broke the story this morning, labelling it an “extraordinary event”. Press PLAY to hear more on the big development Australian Federal Police have just spoken publicly on the arrest. Press PLAY to hear what they […]
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A new cultural dialogue is emerging around Generation Z, with experts highlighting a growing gap in traditional practical skills, such as tying shoelaces, reading an analogue clock and writing with a pencil. Demographer and social researcher Claire Madden joined 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott to discuss the causes of this shift, noting that Gen Z […]
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A Port Melbourne woman’s terrifying wake up call
Victoria Police is investigating a terrifying aggravated burglary that a Port Melbourne woman fell victim to earlier this month. The 77-year-old, who is partially deaf, was awoken to the intruder standing over her bed, holding a knife. Press PLAY to hear more on the shocking story The woman proceeded to chase the offender out of […]
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The ‘real issue’ waste management companies are facing
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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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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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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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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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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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A massive convoy of tractors and regional advocates will converge on Melbourne’s Parliament House this week as farmers ramp up their fight against the VNI West power line project. Speaking to 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott, Farmer’s Fightback petition founder Ben Duxson said farmers felt “blindsided” by the proposal, with many feeling that VicGrid and […]
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‘Extraordinary event’: Nick McKenzie sheds light on arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested as part of investigations into alleged war crimes. Investigative reporter with The Age, Nick McKenzie, broke the story this morning, labelling it an “extraordinary event”. Press PLAY to hear more on the big development Australian Federal Police have just spoken publicly on the arrest. Press PLAY to hear what they […]
3aw mornings + afternoons
/
07/04/2026
‘Generation velcro’: Why kids can’t tie their shoelaces anymore
A new cultural dialogue is emerging around Generation Z, with experts highlighting a growing gap in traditional practical skills, such as tying shoelaces, reading an analogue clock and writing with a pencil. Demographer and social researcher Claire Madden joined 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott to discuss the causes of this shift, noting that Gen Z […]
Tom Elliott
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02/04/2026
A Port Melbourne woman’s terrifying wake up call
Victoria Police is investigating a terrifying aggravated burglary that a Port Melbourne woman fell victim to earlier this month. The 77-year-old, who is partially deaf, was awoken to the intruder standing over her bed, holding a knife. Press PLAY to hear more on the shocking story The woman proceeded to chase the offender out of […]
Ross and Russ
/
31/03/2026
The ‘real issue’ waste management companies are facing
There are concerns waste collection could drop down to every fortnight as waste companies struggle to secure and afford the cost of diesel. The CEO of Victorian Waste Management Association Peter Anderson has told Tom Elliott diesel supply isn’t what they are concerned about. Press PLAY to hear what he had to say “The real […]
Tom Elliott
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