Sly has revealed the top seven sports with the most corrupt gambling activity and match fixing on 3AW Breakfast this morning. It comes after several A-League players were arrested in Sydney from the Macarthur Football Club for deliberately getting yellow cards. Press PLAY to hear him reveal the top seven sports Image: iStock
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The two reasons why Luke Parker’s VFL suspension is ‘significant’
3AW sports reporter Jon “Ando” Anderson says there’s a couple of reasons why Sydney Swans midfielder Luke Parker’s suspension from the VFL is “significant”. Parker was wiped out for six weeks at the VFL tribunal last night for a big bump against Frankston Dolphins opponent Josh Smith, which left him hospitalised with concussion and multiple […]
Aviation expert weighs in on the Singapore Airlines flight which left one person dead and several injured
Aviation expert Ryan Ewing has weighed in on the Singapore Airlines flight which left one person dead and multiple injured after the flight experienced extreme turbulence. 56 Australians were on the flight from London to Singapore which had to avert to Bangkok, with eight of them having to been hospitalised. “I think there’s a very […]
The ‘outstanding’ golf joke Ross and Russ want you to hear!
A funny golf has been brought to Ross and Russ’ attention, all the way from Ireland! The 3AW Breakfast hosts were concerned listeners may not be able to understand the heavy Irish accent, but after getting positive feedback from listeners, they decided to roll the dice with the joke! “That’s one of the most outstanding […]
Victorians set to sell properties as land tax bills come in
Victorian property owners may end up having to sell properties or increase rent to foot land tax bills. Economic policy and program director at the Grattan Institute, Brendan Coates, says increasing land tax will make it harder to hold onto properties. “But it’s a better tax to raise than anything else you could do,” he […]
A test is being developed by Melbourne researchers in the hope of being able to predict pregnant women likely to go in to have premature births to providing better care to pre-term babies. It’s hoped a test could give doctors a better indication of the risk of going into early labour. Senior research fellow Dr […]
Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery
Advice is mounting to warn Australians against arthroscopic knee surgery, especially for patients with osteoarthritis who are aged over 50. President of the Australian Rheumatology Association Professor Rachelle Buchbinder said it could be doing more harm than good. “We are talking to GPs and importantly to patients to say don’t ask for a referral for […]
The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?
The average public sector worker takes nearly two more sickies than the average private sector worker. Why? Well, the Public Service Commissioner has told The Australian it’s because private sector bosses are too tough when it comes to sick leave. But as Ross and John mooted, surely that means the opposite could also be true… Click […]
Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning
Australians have been warned about the lasting damage that can be done to your hearing after the release of new stats that show one in 10 people have their headphones playing too loud. “It’s very damaging … because the damage is permanent,” Simon David, audiologist manager for Bupa. “It’s one of those things that creeps up […]
Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way
Victoria is in the midst of a baby boom, enjoying the biggest increase in birth rates of anywhere in Australia the past year. ABS data shows an extra 9324 births were recorded in 2016, taking the total to 82,892, which is nearly a 13 per cent jump on the previous year. But Professor Peter McDonald […]
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A man has been reunited with his late father’s Harley Davidson for his 30th birthday, 12 years after it was sold! Brady Morton’s family surprised him with the heartwarming gift, and said he was “quite teary” about the whole situation! Press PLAY to hear the touching story from The Rumour File Images: Supplied
‘How on earth’: Three horses caught running laps of school oval in Melbourne’s south-east
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A story of three horses running laps of a school oval in Melbourne’s south-east was brought to The Rumour File’s attention yesterday, which has turned out to be true! “It’s not many times you get a phone call first thing in the morning saying you got three horses on your property,” Principal of […]
The ‘incredible’ rumour which Ross Stevenson says is ‘100 per cent true’
Russel Howcroft brought up a rumour on The Rumour File on Friday regarding the ABBA Voyage coming to Melbourne. And Ross Stevenson has been told it’s “100 per cent true”. Press PLAY to hear the full discussion including potential locations for the virtual concert experience Image (ABBA): Nicky J Sims/Getty
‘He hits it beautifully!’: Five-year-old hits hole-in-one at driving range!
The Rumour File has been alerted to a five-year-old who hit a hole-in-one at a driving range! “He hits it beautifully!” Ross said. Press PLAY to hear the full story on The Rumour File + Ross and Russ’ reaction Press PLAY to watch the five-year-old hit the shot! View this post on Instagram […]
Locals left outraged as council moves to start demolition of historic house in Melbourne’s east
The Rumour File has been alerted to the demolition of a local historical house in Melbourne’s east. Despite multiple pleas to council and one MP even trying to put a stop to it on Monday, the demolition began yesterday. “That looks like something that would surely be preserved,” Ross said. Press PLAY to hear the […]
Rebecca Andrews found herself in her mid-30s and single. Something had to change, so she tried “dating like a man”. Circular dating is openly dating several people at a time. At one stage she had five guys going within one week. It’s exhausting, but she swears by it. But is she still single? Click PLAY […]