Talking Melbourne

Tom Elliott

Is there more at play here?

3:57 PM   The TAC has called on those driving to grand final events this Saturday to consider not drinking at all.

IN STUDIO WITH NEIL MITCHELL

Former PM praises Coalition

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in the 3AW studios.

12:43 PM   Former PM Tony Abbott says the government has had a "pretty good" fortnight, despite latest poll showing the Coalition is struggling.

Clash over pokies use

6:07 PM   Tom Elliott and Greens Senator Larissa Waters have clashed over gambling on 3AW Drive.

Melbourne delists trio

5:42 PM   Melbourne has delisted former captain Jack Grimes.

Rumour Confirmed

Bulldog ban overturned!

8:33 PM   UPDATE: The decision to drop Sid The Bulldog for the Grand Final has been overturned.

NEIL MITCHELL

'Sam Newman is no bully'

Sam Newman.

11:38 AM   Neil Mitchell has defended Sam Newman amid 'harassing bully' criticism.

Holiday to cost 'one billion'

1:10 PM   Friday's public holiday for the grand final will cost Victoria around $1 billion, according to Australian Industry officials.

Police investigate sex assault

The incident happened near the corner of Raymond and Fitzroy streets.

2:39 PM   Police are investigating a terrifying sexual assault on a regional street on Saturday night.

Sport

Crameri's complex claim

7:04 PM   Stewart Crameri's compensation claim is growing by the week, says Sam 'Scoop' McClure.

Melbourne delists trio

5:42 PM   Melbourne has delisted former captain Jack Grimes.

Grand Final umpires named

10:38 AM   The AFL has named its umpires for the grand final.

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Life and Culture

Pub Of The Week

For the 21st year with Neil Mitchell, the Pub Of The Week segment returns to find the best pub during 2016 from around 36 reviews each year.

Jim's cheat sheet - Sep 23

Bottoms up: Xavier Samuel and Morgan Griffin in the Aussie comedy Spin Out, which has gone belly-up at the box office.

Jim Schembri   Spin Out fails to draw, Leto to play Warhol, and Russia supports Snowden biopic.

Jim's new releases - Sep 23

In too deep: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley in Oliver Stone's intriguing drama Snowden.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri reviews Snowden, Storks, and The Beatles: Eight Days A Week.