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MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE: Tony Abbott joins Neil Mitchell in his first live studio interview.

MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE: Tony Abbott joins Neil Mitchell in his first live studio interview.

THE LATEST NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Boat crew saves floating man

Jeanette Lambert was one of the rescuers (Photo: Scott McNaughton / The Weekly) RESCUE: A group of St Kilda surf boat rowers have saved the life of a man found floating in Port Phillip Bay this morning.

Poll: Labor wants GF holiday

The Victorian Government says a grand final eve holiday would be disappointing for interstate travellers. (Photo: Paul Jeffers / The Age) AFL: As we build up to grand final day, the issue of a grand final holiday is back in the headlines.

Laser loons: More planes targeted

. PLANE MAD: Lasers were pointed at planes landing at Melbourne Airport last night, putting the lives of passengers in danger.

Teen killed in house fire

CFA FATAL FIRE: A teenager has died in a house fire at Shepparton this morning.

Matthews joins the purple haze

Leigh Matthews launched Michael and Harry Gordon's book 'One For All' about the history of the Hawthorn Football Club. GRAND FINAL FEVER: Former Hawthorn great Leigh Matthews has shocked the Sports Today boys, jumping onto the purple mania ship ahead of Saturday's grand final clash.

Armed and dangerous: Man on run

Nathan Bell is 'armed and dangerous'. DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN?: Police are hunting for a man who has been on the run since a shooting at Cheltenham last week.

Jesaulenko takes a 'badi'!

Watch as Harbir, a Punjabi AFL caller, relives Alex Jesaulenko's famous mark for Ross and John. VIDEO: Watch as Habir, a Punjabi AFL caller, relives Alex Jesaulenko's famous mark for Ross and John.

'Clarkson doesn't break contracts'

Peter Knights and Stuart Fox discuss Alastair Clarkson, the grand final, the future and the past with Neil Mitchell. AFL: An Alastair Clarkson 'verbal explosion' suggests the Hawthorn coach isn't going anywhere, tells Jeff Kennett.

Abbott already lacking transparency

Tony aBS NEIL MITCHELL: It is reported today Tony Abbott is trying to control his team's media appearances. The word is out that any media appearances anywhere have to be approved by the Prime Minister's office.

VIDEO: Tour the purple bus

The purple bus has arrived in Melbourne. PURPLE MANIA: The purple haze has reached Melbourne with supporters taking 3AW on a tour inside the very one-eyed Dockers bus.

Bayley loses bid to appeal sentence

Adrian Ernest Bayley who raped and murdered Jill Meagher. COURT: Adrian Bayley has lost his bid to appeal against his sentence for the rape and murder of Jill Meagher.

Victoria on storm alert

Trees have fallen on cars at Melbourne Zoo as strong winds hit around the state. PHOTOS: Wild winds, flash-flooding, uprooted trees and fallen power lines have wreaked havoc across the state today.

Ten slammed over new partnership

McDonald's and Ten team up for breakfast. BREAKFAST: Health experts are furious new Channel Ten breakfast program 'Wake Up' will feature McDonald’s on-set.

Nutella latte comes to Melbourne

Nutella SOUTH MELBOURNE: The Paper Shop Deli in Clarendon Street, South Melbourne is trying to shake up the coffee market in Melbourne -- ruffle a few feathers.

Tom Elliott's petrol drive-off solution

Petrol Drive off TOM ELLIOTT: Why don’t we force convicted petrol thieves to work for free at petrol stations, during which time they’ll be made responsible for stopping drive offs by other potential thieves?

Busby Marou performs live

Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou of Busby Marou. WATCH: Folk music duo Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou of Busby Marou joined Denis Walter in the studio this afternoon.

Street trashed by partying youths

Teen Party CHELSEA HEIGHTS: Up to eighty youths have gone on a vandalism spree after their party was shut down by police in Chelsea Heights last night.

Amazing America's Cup comeback

The American crew, which features several Australians, proved too strong in this morning's final race. SPORT: The US has won the America's Cup, coming back from 8-1 down to New Zealand to claim a 9-8 victory that is being called one of greatest sporting comebacks.

Tyres slashed in Fairfield

SLashing FAIRFIELD: Police are investigating the slashing of car tyres in Fairfield overnight. At least 13 vehicles were targeted in Rathmines Street.

Trio rescued after boat capsized

Lake Hume search. LAKE HUME: A man and his two children have spent more than five hours clinging to a tree after their boat capsized in Lake Hume late yesterday.

Telstra's defence of cuts 'pure spin'

Telstra NEIL MITCHELL: Telstra says the sacking of 1100 hundred staff will actually improve customer service. However, Neil Mitchell reckons the cuts are cruel and unnceccesary.

Police acting as jailers

Brawl at Victorian jail. NEIL MITCHELL: Police are being taken off the road to act as jailers, as many as 150 police off the road. That means some police are working alone where they should have a partner. Dangerous.

'A draw, what an insult to the players'

2010 AFL Grand Final Collingwood vs St Kilda at the MCG. GERARD HEALY: I know it’s a bug of mine and I have been here before but I want to address it again.

'Clarko will coach West Coast'

Hawthorn's coach Alastair Clarkson during a training session. AFL: Mike Sheahan says Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is on West Coast’s “wish list”.

Gillard reveals her life after politics

Julia Gillard reveals life after politics. POST POLITICS: Julia Gillard says she will pursue education and women’s equality on the world stage in her life after politics.

'King Ken, pull them into line'

Police officers in new Victoria Police uniforms at the graduation at the Victoria Police Academy. NEIL MITCHELL: Sixteen police officers are fighting a ban on beards and long hair in VCAT after recent changes to Victoria Police's grooming standards.

Moor-what?: VicPol's amusing typo

Moor Poop MOOROOPNA: The small northern Victoria town of Mooroopna generally flies under the radar, but today it's in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Geelong's wacky Wednesday

Geelong captain Joel Selwood dressed as the Duchess of Cambridge. DRESS UPS: Geelong football club has ensured Prince Harry will feel right at home Down Under next month, dressing up as the royal family for their wacky Wednesday celebrations.

Wintry GF after warm September

Hot-air balloonists have made the most of warm mornings and late sunrises (Photo: Matt Cram) WEATHER Forecasters are warning to expect a cold and wet grand final despite possibly record-high temperatures this month.

Global drug ring smashed

The joint operation involved the Australia Federal Police, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Customs and Border Protection. LATEST: Nearly 300 kilograms of the precursor drug ephedrine has been seized in a shipment of rice from India in one of the largest drug busts seen in Australia.

Stephen Milne case update

Neil Mitchell NEIL MITCHELL: There has been a significant change. This change goes to questions of ethics, credibility and promises made a long time ago.

What's on 3AW

Melbourne Leisurefest 2013

Melbourne Leisurefest 2013 - Purchase your tickets online now to win a Soverign BBQ Purchase your tickets to the Melbourne Leisurefest online to WIN a Sovereign BBQ

3AW Photo Gallery

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Breakfast with Ross and John

Ross and John Ross Stevenson and John Burns entertain listeners with their razor sharp wit and oddball humour every morning. And every day the best segments of their on-air - and sometimes off-air - program are published on 3AW.com.au.

Mornings with Neil Mitchell

Neil Mitchell Neil Mitchell is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists. He sets the Melbourne news agenda every day from 8:30am to 12pm.

Afternoons with Denis Walter

Denis Walter 3AW Afternoons provides a feast of entertainment and helpful information between 12 and 3pm every Monday to Friday. Denis Walter, one of 3AW's favourites, hosts the program each day - with highlights regularly uploaded to 3AW.com.au.

Drive with Tom Elliott

Tom Elliot Take a new way home with Tom Elliott. In an all-new, three-hour Drive Program, Tom Elliott tackles the issues affecting Melbourne, bringing you the latest news, information, opinion and talk back.

3AW's Sports Today

Sports Today Former AFL stars Dwayne Russell and Gerard Healy keep you informed about the game all year round, but particularly in-season. When AFL takes a break, the boys ensure all of your sporting requirements are met.

3AW Football Central

3AW Football - Brian Taylor In 2013, the 3AW Football team is the most experienced and successful in the league. This is your home for all 3AW Footy news, views and analysis. 3AW is Football.

Nightline with Bruce and Phil

Bruce and Phil Now in their 18th year together, Bruce and Phil are as fresh as ever hosting Australia's most listened to Evening Program . Sunday - Thursday from 8pm until Midnight.

3AW Weekends

Darren James - Come and find a bargain on 3AW The 3AW Weekends page incorporates Buy Swap and Sell, the Big Backyard, Streetwise, the Big House, Sunday Morning, Talking Health, Blast From The Past and Melbourne Overnight.

Neil's Pics

Email your picture or video to neilspics@3aw.com.au for your chance to win! Seen Something newsworthy, interesting or funny? Send a video or picture of it to Neil Mitchell!

Pub of the Week 2013

Pub of the Week 2013 Tony Leonard is back for a 19th year reviewing Melbourne's best pubs. Listen to the famous segment with Neil Mitchell at 11:40 every Friday.

Cleaning guru Shannon Lush

Shannon Lush Shannon Lush is our resident natural product cleaning lady. Do you have any goo that needs removing? Any stubborn stains that won't budge? Shannon will have the answers! Listen to her latest segment now and leave a question for next time.

3AW Food

3AW Food Find Bob Hart's latest recipes, Tony Leonard's Pub of the Week reviews, La Luna Head Chef Adrian Richardson favourite dishes and Ela Carte's weekly reviews.

Andrew McLaren Overnight

Andrew McLaren Andrew McLaren helps Melbourne get through the night with a refreshing edge. From midnight to 5:30am weekdays, he will keep you entertained and informed.

Justin Smith: Sorry, What?

Justin Smith. Senior Producer of the Neil Mitchell program and fill-in Mornings presenter Justin Smith gives his take on the world.

Get mobile with 3AW Apps

3AW Radio Apps Never be without Melbourne's favourite talkback station again.

The Castlereagh Line

Wireless radio LISTEN: Missed your daily dose of compelling radio serial 'The Castlereagh Line'? Catch up on the mystery, scandal and intrigue here, or tune in to Nightline with Bruce & Phil each weeknight.

Movies with Jim Schembri

Jimmy S Jim Schembri is one of Australia's most respected film critics. Click here for all your Jim Schembri film reviews, top ten lists, interviews with Australian and Hollywood talent and much much more.

3AW Online Community

Your turn to get behind the virtual microphone 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.