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Drive with Tom Elliott
Program Highlights
WATCH
Tom takes on a UFC fighter
Tom Elliott stepped into the octagon with UFC fighter Daniel Kelly.
Calls to ban plastic bottles
Further calls to ban small plastic bottles and charge people more for using plastic bags.
EDITORIAL
Should we fund SBS?
Tom Elliott has questioned the relevance of SBS and says taxpayers shouldn't be funding the television channel.
UFU email leaked
The battle between the United Firefighters Union, the CFA and the Andrews Government continues.
Sweeping changes to Local Government Act
Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins has announced a sweeping reform of the Local Government Act.
ACTU join 'quota bandwagon'
The ACTU has decided 50% of its leadership positions must go to women, Tom Elliott says the ACTU has joined the 'quota bandwagon'.
WORD ON THE STREET
Melbourne airport blackout
Traffic lights were out on the entrance to Melbourne Airport on-ramp, pushing traffic back to Tullamarine Freeway.
Sport talk bad for business
There are calls to stop people talking about sport in the workplace because it's bad for diversity and bad for business.
Word on the Street
Truck fire stops traffic
A truck has caught fire in Altona causing traffic mayhem in the area.
Livestock welfare review
Farmers might need to start providing more stimulating environments to enrich the lives of their stock.
Engagement ring drama
A Canberra man has failed in his legal bid to force his ex-fiancee to return her engagement ring.
'Outsourcing' kids' upbringing
Tom Elliott has slammed working parents who send their children to urban boarding schools.
WORD ON THE STREET
Charges laid over pursuit
Three teenagers have been charged over a dramatic two-hour police pursuit that ended on the West Gate Bridge.
Tom's muck up day dress
Tom and Elise Elliott debate whether girls should be allowed to wear the boys uniform at school
Lower the voting age
Youth Governor of Victoria Amanda Gailiss says the views of young people are too often left out of politics.
Council Watch
Mayor sets 'fantastic' trend
The new Mayor of Nillumbik will cut his own salary and plans to abandon a controversial environment proposal.
Council Watch
People 'fed up' with politics
America's decision to elect Donald Trump president has undoubtedly shaken up politics around the world - including local council.
Dick Smith's warning for Australia
Entrepreneurial businessman Dick Smith has forecast a bleak picture for Australia.
3aw's coverage of the US election
Donald Trump wins election
Donald Trump has beaten Hillary Clinton in the US election, in a truly stunning result.
Calls for Eureka protection
Secretary of Ballarat Trades Hall Brett Edgington said that the Eureka flag should not be a registered symbol of a political party.
your town
3AW Drive visits Croydon Hills
A busy stretch of road in Croydon Hills should be avoided "like the plague" during school pick up and drop off times.
Word ON the street
Car stolen with baby on board
The man hunt continues after a Mercedes with a six month old baby in the back was stolen during school pick-up.
Victoria's 'worst' roads miss out
Victorians in the state's far south west say they can't understand why they've missed out on road funding.
Teaching children ethics
With different understandings of what it means to be ethical, how do we teach it to our children.
Black Hawks fly over CBD
People in the city on Monday were alarmed to see a number of army helicopters flying over the CBD.
New cars = safer cars
A new study has found older drivers and older cars are driving up the road toll.
Casual wear hitting the workplace
Gone are the days where suits and formal dresses were the common attire in the workplace.
'No evidence' to support push
The director of Quit Victoria won't support a push to legalise e-cigarettes.
Will Alcoa shut down next?
There are fears Portland's Alcoa plant may be next on the chopping block following the decision to shut down Hazelwood.
in studio with Tom Elliott
Living your life online...
Tom Elliott remains continually stumped with the modern generation's obsession with documenting every aspect of their lives online.
Elderly pair die after Rosebud shooting
Police don't believe anyone else was involved in a shooting that's left two elderly people dead on the Mornington Peninsula.
Council election frustrations...
Many voters were left bemused at the recent council elections when they discovered more than 30 boxes that needed numbering!
Gambling vs investing
Tom Elliott and Scott Haywood have questioned why some people are happy to gamble on horses, but not invest in shares.
Iceland comes in as 'most female friendly'
Iceland has topped the list as the world's most gender-equal country.
Squatters swarmed by police
Dozens of police have swarmed two homes acquired for the dumped East West Link project which have been overrun by squatters.
your town
YOUR TOWN: 3AW Drive visits Doncaster
Doncaster is fast-becoming an "apartment city" but some residents say the development is destroying the leafy eastern suburb.
Tom's fiery on air exchange
3AW listener got Tom Elliott fired up on Tuesday afternoon when he accused Tom of having a soft opinion on sentencing laws.
What speed would you take?
When Andrew drove down a gravel road, he was confronted with three different speed limit signs in the same spot.
Hazelwood future unclear
It looks increasingly likely the Hazelwood power station will be shut down...
Dutton defends new policy
Immigration minister Peter Dutton has denied suggestions the government's strict new asylum seeker policy was politically motivated.
Word ON the street
New trees a 'fire risk'
Yarra Valley residents have expressed anger and concern over plans to plant a new forest along a 10-kilometre stretch of the Yarra River.
Pub wreckers still in strife
Those responsible for the illegal demolition of a historic pub in Carlton have told the Victorian Government they will rebuild it.
The demise of honorifics
Tom Elliott and several 3AW Drive listeners have lamented the demise of honorifics and titles.
Australia losing generosity
A new report says Australians are becoming less generous with their money when it comes to charity.
The big banks 'busted'
Australia's big-four banks have been sprung systemically rorting customers an estimated $178 million for financial advice they never got.
Police shooting at Stud Road
Man shot by police at Dandenong remains in hospital and an internal investigation has been launched.
Clash over prison priorities
Tom Elliott has gone head-to-head with recently reappointed chair of the sentencing advisory council over crime.
Dreamworld disaster kills four
Four people have been killed in a tragic accident at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.
Strict limits 'distract' drivers
A new study has found strict speed enforcement may have a negative impact on road safety.
Vatican's new rules for ashes
Father Kevin Dillon explains the Catholic Church's position on cremation to Tom Elliott.
in studio with Tom Elliott
'Settings wrong' with housing
Richard Di Natale says Australia has a decision to make when it comes to housing.
Rita pans the pre-nup
Rita Panahi tells Tom Elliott she would be "hugely insulted" if a man asked her to sign one.
Things you can stop doing
3AW Drive producer Alyssa Allen tells Tom Elliott why she never washes her jeans.
in studio with Tom Elliott
How to tackle crime...
Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy wants your help solving the state's youth crime problem.
Burglar recognised on CCTV
A Tullamarine man whose home was burgled has had his belongings returned.
Swearing yourself smart
Author and scientist tells Tom Elliott a high profane vocabulary is consistent with a high general vocabulary.
Anger over tree removal
Julian Price More than 200 trees are expected to be cut down to build new classrooms at a south-east high school.
Does chivalry have a place?
Tom Elliott and youth governor Amanda Gailiss discuss whether chivalry has a place in 2016.
Bank of Mum and Dad
Children are relying more and more on their parents when it comes to borrowing money for a house.
Debate over mandatory sentencing
The Law of Institute of Victoria has described mandatory sentencing for home invasions and carjacking as "populist" and says it won't combat Victoria's crime rates.
Gender stereotype breakdown
Debatable new school subject 'Respectful Relationships' was trialled across 19 Victorian schools in the past year.
YOUR TOWN
3AW Drive visits Brooklyn
The suburb of Brooklyn might be the "home of the soft garbage smell" but it's one the way up, residents say.
Flipping the switch on 2G
Say goodbye to the Telstra 2G mobile network, in just six-weeks they will be shutting it down.
Debatable new school subject
A new school program 'respectful relationships' has launched in an attempt to combat family violence.
WORD ON THE STREET
Blaze destroys caravans
A fire has broken out at a caravan park in Williamstown north this afternoon.
Women-only STEM job ad
A female-only job at Swinburne Uni has been blasted as being "ridiculously unfair".
Council voting commences
Council elections are approaching and choosing a candidate is often daunting, here's one way to narrow down your choice.
St Kilda's lobster flag
Chris Beaumont has designed a lobster flag which will bring the artistic edge back to St Kilda.
Legal Aid 'insulting' to Aussies
Victorian Legal Aid has defended its decision to fund appeals for Jill Meagher's killer Adrian Earnest Bayley.
Ethical self-driving cars
Driverless cars are clearly the way of the future, but there's some things we still need answers for.
Learning to sit properly
Tom Elliott finds out why employees have to complete seemingly useless courses as part of their work.
Debating kids' expression
Victoria's youth governor says children should be able to express themselves at school.
WORD ON THE STREET
Brunswick hit and run
A truck driver has been hit by his own vehicle when a thief jumped behind the wheel at Brunswick on Thursday.
Name and shame plan 'risky'
Commissioner for Children and Young People disagrees with Matthew Guy's new plan to 'name and shame' youth offenders.
The latest from Parliament
72 reports were tabled in parliament today and 3AW's State Political Reporter Lauren Hilbert has been wading through them.
Tom Elliott discovers dodgeball
Tom Elliott spoke to Amber Darwinkel, the captain of the Australian Women's Dodgeball team ahead of the world championships.
FIRST ON 3AW
Power company admits 'stuff up'
Days after a major storm event cut power to thousands, some parts of the Dandenong Ranges remain in the dark.
WATCH
Tom climbs Eureka Tower
Tom Elliott and his wife Elise powered through all 89 floors of the Eureka Tower on Wednesday.
'We need to establish a market'
Tom Elliott and Greens leader Richard Di Natale debate the pay deal for female footy players.
IN STUDIO WITH TOM ELLIOTT
The home invasion, that wasn't
Rita Panahi tells Tom Elliott about a frightening experience she had last week.
Tom's poached egg recipe
Tom learned this recipe on a trip to New Zealand almost 30 years ago, when he was a student.
Victoria's best water
The Water Industry Operators Association has tested the entire state, and North East Water took out the title.
Malcolm's three options
Tom Elliott has the solution for Malcolm Turnbull after the marriage equality plebiscite was voted down.
Further calls for a sugar tax
There's further calls for a sugar tax by a Melbourne dental professional ahead of World Obesity Day on Tuesday.
Pick up your dog's 'doo doo'
Tom Elliott says dog owners that don't pick up after their pets are 'the lowest of the low'.
'Our fire service is in chaos'
Opposition leader tells Tom Elliott he suspects the UFU is behind the latest resignation of a senior firefighter.
Traffic congestion increasing
Melbourne has experienced the biggest increase in traffic congestion than any other city this year.
Dogs confident of better deal
The Western Bulldogs are confident the sale of Etihad Stadium will give them a better deal for home games.
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Listen to Tom outside of Melbourne
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