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3AW Breakfast is Melbourne’s favourite way to start the day, notching up more than 100 consecutive rating periods as radio’s #1.

Join former lawyer Ross Stevenson and marketing guru Russel Howcroft as they parse the day’s affairs with their razor sharp wit and a healthy dose of humour, along with interviews from experts to keep you informed.

The iconic Rumour File from 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win daily and weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize — click above to learn more!

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Emilia reviews an inner Melbourne bar with an Italian-inspired menu

Press PLAY to hear Emilia’s FULL review with Ross and Ross I’m looking to juice every last minute, beautiful sunset and nights-warm-enough-for-a-rooftop-drink out of this summer. This week I went looking for a rooftop that isn’t already filled by 4:30 on a Thursday but still has the ambience to carry the rooftop flare. Gigi’s rooftop […]

emilia reviews / 04/04/2025

Ross Stevenson reveals who has put their hand up to be Victoria’s next top cop

THE RUMOUR FILE Following the shock backflip decision of acting Victoria Police chief commissioner Rick Nugent earlier this week, the search has began for Victoria’s next top cop. On Friday’s edition of the Rumour File, Ross Stevenson has revealed who has lodged their application to become the chief commissioner. Press PLAY to listen Ross’ rumour […]

Ross and Russ / 04/04/2025

Two men charged after allegedly carrying guns at MCG

Two men were charged at Thursday night’s match between Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG after allegedly bringing two firearms into the stadium. MCG security called officers after the two men refused to leave the stadium because of their bad behaviour. Victoria Police Senior Constable Darcie Sword said the two men were on bail at […]

Ross and Russ / 04/04/2025

‘Utterly disgusting’: Oscar Allen slammed for meeting with Sam Mitchell

3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson has slammed West Coast Eagles captain Oscar Allen for meeting with Hawthorn head coach Sam Mitchell earlier this week. The journalist labelled the whole situation “utterly disgusting”, and has called for Allen to stand down straight away as captain of the Eagles. Press PLAY to hear his strong comments […]

3aw breakfast + wide world of sports / 03/04/2025

New test being developed to predict pre-term labour

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 […]

Ross and John / 13/02/2018

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 06/02/2018

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 22/01/2018

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 […]

Kate and Justin / 18/12/2017

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 14/12/2017

Ross Stevenson reveals who has put their hand up to be Victoria’s next top cop

Ross and Russ / 04/04/2025

62 year-old man hits two holes-in-one on same day

On Wednesday’s edition of the Rumour File, Ross Stevenson detailed a fantastic story of a man who had never hit a hole-in-one. The man known to many Australians, didn’t just hit one hole-in-one, but two on the same day! Press PLAY to listen to the full story on 3AW Image: iStock

the rumour file / 02/04/2025

Man arrested after ramming police car in Melbourne’s west overnight

RUMOUR CONFIRMED A man has been arrested after ramming a police car in Footscray overnight. “Every time we hear about the ramming of a police car, we are told it is mandatory jail,” 3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson said. Press PLAY to hear the call to the Rumour File this morning on the incident Victoria […]

rumour confirmed / 27/03/2025

Famous sporting family adds another honour to growing list

THE RUMOUR FILE Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland’s children are achieving big things in the world of sport. Will is the captain of Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades, while Annabel is one of the stars of women’s cricket. Press PLAY to find out what happened + hear Ross and Russ’ reaction Over the weekend, it […]

THE RUMOUR FILE / 24/03/2025

‘That is incredible’: Kangaroos seen roaming around street in suburban Melbourne!

Russel Howcroft has showed Ross Stevenson some “incredible” footage on the Rumour File this morning of kangaroos roaming around a street in Greensborough! Scroll down to watch the footage It comes after kangaroos popped up on the Rumour File two weeks ago on a golf course in Chirnside Park. Press PLAY to hear Ross’ reaction […]

the rumour file / 19/03/2025

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Circular dating: Rebecca Andrews has been dating like a man

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 […]

Ross and Russ / 08:39

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Emilia reviews an inner Melbourne bar with an Italian-inspired menu

Ross Stevenson reveals who has put their hand up to be Victoria’s next top cop

Two men charged after allegedly carrying guns at MCG

‘Utterly disgusting’: Oscar Allen slammed for meeting with Sam Mitchell

Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery

The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?

Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning

Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way

62 year-old man hits two holes-in-one on same day

Man arrested after ramming police car in Melbourne’s west overnight

Famous sporting family adds another honour to growing list

‘That is incredible’: Kangaroos seen roaming around street in suburban Melbourne!

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