3AW Mornings was in for a treat this morning when Santa Claus made time during his very busy schedule to visit the 3AW studios! He’s also revealed what treats to leave out for him and his reindeer! Press PLAY to hear Santa live in studio
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CFA urges Victorians to be prepared ahead of extreme fire conditions on Boxing Day
The CFA has warned Boxing Day and Friday will bring catastrophic and extreme fire conditions as firefighters battle a significant bushfire in the Grampians. CFA Chief Officer Jason Hefferman says firefighters have been able to “dig deep” into pre-existing bushfires, including one at Bullengarook, which is now contained. “We’re trying everything we can to get […]
Grave concerns for Australian captured by Russian military in Ukraine war
Concerning footage has emerged of a 32-year-old Australian captured by Russia during the war in Ukraine leaving Australian officials concerned for the former Melbourne Grammar student. Director of Strategic Analysis Australia Michael Shoebridge says the Australian Oscar Jenkins appears to be a member of Ukraine’s foreign legion. “There’s plenty of evidence that they’ve executed a […]
Leading pollster reveals how a conservative opposition leader will fare with Victorians
Leading pollster Kos Samaras says John Pesutto’s days as opposition leader are numbered but his replacement will struggle to resonate with voters in the country’s most left-leaning state. He says one MP who has been highly tipped to take the reins, Brad Battin a member of the party’s right faction will struggle to gain the […]
Tony Jones questions who will replace John Pesutto with leadership spill confirmed
Tony Jones is questioning who could potentially replace John Pesutto as Opposition Leader after a group of Liberal MPs paved the way for a leadership spill later this week. He notes the current Allan Labor government is unelectable and Friday will be a turning point for the Liberal party. “It will give the Libs the […]
It’s October 8, 1999. The internet is still pretty new, and the scammers are a bit more old-school. But, other than the form of communication, the tactics are very recognisable. “Every now and again we are sent copies of an international rort that’s been going on for a while,” Neil Mitchell tells his audience on […]
Neil Mitchell interviews Australian Ashes captain Meg Lanning
Australia’s women cricketers have already won the Ashes, and now they’re determined ram their ascendancy home. Click PLAY above to hear Neil Mitchell interview Australian captain Meg Lanning ahead a series of T20 matches. (Image: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Jordan B. Peterson: The burden of being the voice of millions
Professor Jordan Peterson hasn’t been in public life for long, but now he’s made it in a big way. A clinical psychologist from Canada, he burst onto the scene with a YouTube video arguing against legislation that could force people to use made-up pronounces for transgender people. Eighteen months later, he has become something of […]
‘Overwhelming emotion’: Survivor of alleged sexual abuse welcomes Malka Leifer’s arrest in Israel
A former principal of an orthodox Jewish school in Elsternwick facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse has been arrested in Israel after 10 years fighting extradition. Malka Leifer, who was the principal of Adass Israel School, fled Australia in 2008 after the allegations surfaced. She was arrested in Israel in 2014, but she was […]
DEBATE: A defence of the courts after Highpoint-kicker escapes jail time
IN THE AFFIRMATIVE: Denis Nelthorpe, CEO of the Western Community Legal Centre, and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Law & Justice at Victoria University. AGAINST: Neil Mitchell. Click PLAY above to listen. “(No conviction) is a very sort of strange phrase, and it’s being misrepresented.” – Denis Nelthorpe
Congratulations Blair! Blair is the lucky winner of a $50,000 voucher to spend on anything he wants at Penfold Motors! He originally tipped off 3AW Mornings to the fact thieves were allegedly targeting gyms and stealing car keys after his had been stolen from a pigeon hole in his gym before his car was stolen. […]
‘Extraordinary’ name change of Woolworths product called out
Tom Elliott has been alerted by emailer Harry about a name change on one of Woolworths’ products. In the email, it states there’s no longer ‘gingerbread men’ at the supermarket, but rather non-binary ‘gingerbread people’. “It’s extraordinary that they don’t seem to have learnt their lesson,” Harry said. Press PLAY to hear his full comments […]
Primary school bans misbehaving students from year 6 graduation
WORD ON THE STREET A primary school has decided to make this year’s graduation invitation-only, barring misbehaving from attending the event. The confirmed their year 6 graduation will be by invitation only in 2024, telling parents that only students who “consistently demonstrate the school’s values” will receive an invite. Click PLAY to hear more on […]
Man in custody after woman found dead in South Morang property
WORD ON THE STREET A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in Melbourne’s north-east on Monday morning. Police say they are treating the incident in South Morang as suspicious, with caller Colin telling Tom Elliott police swarmed a property on Reid Street. Click PLAY to hear that latest on 3AW Mornings […]
Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in Richmond
A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Richmond this morning. Caller Leo alerted Tom Elliott to the concerning incident as the ambulance was arriving. “My heart reached out to him,” Leo said. Press PLAY to hear his eyewitness account Ambulance Victoria has since confirmed the child was taken […]
Click PLAY above for full interview, her first in the 3AW studio with Neil Mitchell. Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam has spruiked the virtues of multi-party governments in response to questions about forming a coalition with the Labor party. The party has new muscle after winning the seat of Northcote from the ALP in Saturday’s by-election. […]