Squatters victory? Renegade tenants see off eviction threats
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Squatters' defiant street dance
The squatters living at the Melbourne University-owned terrace houses in Faraday Street, Carlton have seen off their supposed kick-out deadline, and then danced in the street in an apparent celebration soon after. Read the report and view images and video from the squat after no action was taken against the renegade tenants.
Station Highlights
Aussies claim final Test in thriller
Australia has beaten South Africa in one of the most dramatic Test matches in recent memory, with courageous Proteas skipper Graeme Smith almost saving the day for his side despite having a broken hand. Graeme Bond has all the details.
'We didn't start this war'
Dor Shapira, the spokesperson from the Embassy of Israel here in Australia, has hit back at claims Israel's military force is targeting innocent Palestinians, including children, in its offensive against Gaza's Hamas.
Top cop wouldn't do a Barassi
Cheif Commissioner Christine Nixon lauded AFL Legend Ron Barassi for taking a beating while trying to defend a woman being attacked, but said she wouldn't have done it herself. Do you think it's acceptable for the state's top cop to say she wouldn't have gone after the assailant, like Barassi - a 72-year-old man - did?
From police hero to sex offender?
A police hero is embroiled in a child sex controversy, according to Sly Of The Underworld’s associate, Greedy. Listen to Greedy’s disturbing report, which has been edited slightly in light of imminent police charges being laid.
Four-year-olds among injured
3AW Breakfast investigated the startling crash in the coastal town of Lorne, where 13 people were injured when a 62-year-old man failed to take a corner and slammed into pedestrians.
John Howard gonged by Bush
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is to receive America's highest individual honour in one of George Bush's final acts as US President.
Crush the hoons' cars!
This is an image of the vehicle police impounded from a 78-year-old man after he was clocked doing 170km/h in a 100km/h zone. The man has since paid a $600 fee and has retrieved his car, prompting some - like 3AW Drive host Steve Murphy - to suggest the penalty is not harsh enough and the car should have been crushed.
BLOG and images inside the squat
Max, squatter and uni student, tried to justify living in a house owned by Melbourne University free of charge despite having a means to live elsewhere. View images from inside the squat house and leave your comment on whether you support, or reject, Max and his friends' stance.
Judith's seeking a new TV angle
Australian singing icon Judith Durham shared her fascinating views on the lack of decent music / entertainment shows on Australian TV, and reminisces about her - and The Seekers' - own amazing career(s).
Logies to move: Do you care?
Nick McCallum and TV expert Matt Mitchell debated whether the Logie Awards are worth host city Melbourne fighting for in light of a Queensland Government plan to poach the award ceremony for Brisbane. Do you care if the Logies heads north?
Maremma dogs to the rescue
View the images and listen to the amazing story of how Middle Island environmental officers are using a world first conservation strategy to protect penguins on the tiny island.
Water prices to sky-rocket
A new four-year water pricing regime for Melbourne will begin on July 1, 2009, and water retailers are threatening to raise prices by nearly 100 per cent by 2013. Tony Kelly from Yarra Valley Water attempted to justify the water retailers' plans and took calls from listeners. Listen to his response and leave a comment on whether the increase is justified?
Stephanie wants it bad
Australian singer / actor Stephanie McIntosh reveals to 3AW Afternoons how her US aspirations are shaping up and how Skype is helping her keep her relationship to St Kilda skipper Nick Riewoldt going.
BEWARE! Topless women
NSW MP Fred Nile attempted to justify his strong stance against women who bathe topless on Australian beaches. 3AW Drive host Peter Maher shares a different view, and believes Nile should be concentrating on matters which 'really' affect the public. Listen to the pair go head-to-head - and the callers at the end of the interview - and you decide: Does topless sun-bathing offend you?
Hinch/Howard - Frost/Nixon
Academy Award-winning Ron Howard goes toe-to-toe with 3AW Drive's Derryn Hinch, a qualified critic of Howard's films given he was in the States covering most of the real-life events the US director has based some of his films on. Howard discusses the inspiration for his latest movie - Frost/Nixon. Read Hinch's review.
Online Talkback
3AW's Online Community
Thanks to the 3AW website, you can now promote your community event, garage sale and basically whatever you want (within reason) to the hundreds of thousands of 3AW web users.
Motown Mark Holden
3AW Afternoons host Mark Holden regales listeners as to how a dream resulted in him writing music for Motown records.
Rocket blasts into '09
The Bulldogs are back in training, and coach Rodney Eade gives Sports Today the scoop on how the new pups are travelling.
Prawns On The Barbie
Prawns are in pretty good supply this year, and the prices are better than they have been for years.
Republican debate heats up
The Republic v Monarchy debate is being revved up again. Listen to the member for Isaacs, Labor MP Mark Dreyfus, who is pushing for Australia being a republic. His interview sparked a flurry of passionate talkback calls on what will always be a hot issue. What is your opinion? Have your say in the blog.
3AW and Digital Radio
Digital radio is a new, exciting and involving way for listeners to tune into their favourite radio stations, with Fairfax Radio stations - incuding 3AW - going digital in 2009.
Donate a Buddy Bag
Find out how you can help The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Buddy Bag program. The organisation aims to ultimately keep children safe from violence.
Bob Hart's recipes
Did you miss one of Bob's great recipes? Never fear, they are here!
3AW Pub Of The Week
Pub of the year is over for 2008. Click here to find out who is the new king of the pub scene in 2008
The Green Team
Monthly featured environmentally friendly companies in the Melbourne area. The Green Team.
