No deposit for home buyers

A local MP has come up with an idea to help first home buyers get into the market.

Concerns over Trump Survey

US President Donald Trump has sent out a survey on how trustworthy the media is.

Anger over truck tolls

Caller Charlie says he will consider relocating his business to avoid truck tolls.

Latest scam warning

A scam warning has been issued about phone calls with a recording telling Melbourne residents they're facing criminal charges.

WATCH

Daddy daughter ballet

A dance studio in Philadelphia has opened it's doors to the dads of it's students.

In studio with Neil Mitchell

Daw 'disappointed' by crime

North Melbourne ruckman Majak Daw joined Neil Mitchell in studio on Thursday.

The Neil Mitchell program

Julian Assange on 3AW

Click here to hear Neil Mitchell's full interview with Julian Assange on 3AW Mornings.

CFA member stood aside

A senior CFA member has been stood aside after it was found a camera had been filming women getting changed without their knowledge.

Camera system destroyed

A traffic camera system on the Morning Peninsula has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

FIRST ON 3AW

New road safety complex

The state government has announced a new world first road safety initiative, to try to stop the carnage on our roads.

NEIL MITCHELL

Government 'inherently dishonest'

Neil Mitchell says the Andrews Government is "at war" with its electorate.

'This is unsustainable'

CFA career fire fighters are set to receive near 20% increases in all existing allowances as well as more than a dozen new allowances and bonuses.

FIRST ON 3AW

Trespasser near miss

Footage has emerged of trespassers narrowly escaping the path of a V/Line train in the state's west.

NEIL MITCHELL

Hanson pushing 'racist button'

Neil Mitchell has called out Pauline Hanson, accusing the One Nation leader of "pushing the racist button."

A gun for Valentine's Day

A Swan Hill gun shop is telling lovers to "show their love" by giving a firearm for Valentine's Day.

Victims seeking compensation

There are fears the state's already overburdened system aimed at compensating victims of crime will face further strain.

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Mercedes equal love ad

Mercedes have published a new Valentine' s Day advertisement promoting equal love.

Youths riot at Barwon

The Corrections Commissioner expects charges to be laid after youths again ran riot at Barwon Prison.

Jane reviews 'Hoges'

The reviews are in for the Channel 7's Paul Hogan mini-series 'Hoges', and they're not all gleaming.

Speed limit confusion

Any wonder motorists get confused? Neil Mitchell was sent this photo on Monday.

Eileen's fight for Stephanie

Neil Mitchell spoke with Eileen Piper, who continues to fight for an apology after her daughter was a victim of abuse.

Weekend of juvenile crime

A weekend of juvenile crime has Neil Mitchell wondering "what the hell is going on?"

Beach party brawl

A girl's beach birthday party has ended in a mass brawl, after gatecrashers turned up armed with crowbars and sticks.

Plant thief on the loose

There's a serial plant thief running riot in Darebin.

'This smells like a rort'

Neil Mitchell says private health customers are being "rorted" by excessive costs.

Lost $17,000 hearing aid

The Euroa community has come together, to help a young girl who'd lost her cochlear hearing aid.

Footy with a pacemaker

Neil Mitchell meets Kate McCarthy, believed to be the first player to play AFL with a pacemaker.

Car plows into pool

A car has plowed through a fence and into a pool at Langwarrin.

Neil Mitchell speaks with the PM

Another attack on Shorten

Malcolm Turnbull has launched another scathing attack on Bill Shorten.

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'Government by bullying'

Daniel Andrews has turned into "something of a political thug and bully" according to Neil Mitchell.

IDEAS FACTORY

How to improve our beaches

Neil Mitchell investigates how we can improve Melbourne's beaches.

Man rescued from dam

An excavating accident left Daniel Miller trapped in muddy water for almost three hours with just his nose above water.

New bill would ban burqa

Jacqui Lambie ​has introduced a bill into federal parliament that will ban full face coverings in public places.

3AW Mornings: Reality Check

Every now and then some people need a reality check...

Monster tower ticked off

​The Victorian Government has just ticked off on a monster $1.7 billion new tower for Crown Casino.

Five sleeping tips

A sleep epidemic is dragging down the nation's productivity.

New head of Police Association

The Victorian Police Association has announced its replacement for Ron Iddles following his retirement.

Secret life of cats

Researchers at the University of South Australia have been given a rare insight into the secret world of cats.

Harrowing plea for ice-addicted daughter

The mother of a drug-addicted 19-year-old woman has issued a harrowing plea for police to "lock up" her daughter.

Australia Post chief's huge wage

The head of Australia Post was paid a staggering $5.6 million last year, the most of any public servant.

Push for new site for super max prison

Wyndham City Council will push the Andrews Government to reconsider the proposed site for the super max prison for youth offenders in Werribee South.

Do you know this man?

Neil Mitchell wants to find this man, who chased off three armed African youths who smashed into a 7/11 store.

RSL President retires

Major General David McLachlan reflects on his life, career and leadership in studio with Neil Mitchell.

Rumour Confirmed

Cabs to block Bolte Bridge

Victorian taxi drivers are poised to cause chaos on Melbourne's roads on Monday.

Hinch pans Bernardi split plan

Derryn Hinch has panned Cory Bernardi's bid to split from the Liberal Party.

You pay for family visits

Victorians are paying taxi fares for the family members of the Parkville rioters so they can visit their children in prison.

Support for safe injecting room

Former Premier Jeff Kennett has expressed his support for the latest push for a safe injecting room in Melbourne.

Woman hurt in police chase

An innocent female driver is in hospital with serious injuries after being caught up in a police pursuit at Preston.

Alarming abuse figures

Alarming new figures have revealed the full extent of abuse in the Catholic church.

Coalition's popularity slipping

The latest Newspoll in the Australian shows Labor leads the Coalition 54 to 46 on a two-party preferred basis.

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Disgusting food find

A Victorian family has been left with more than a bad taste in their mouths after finding live maggots in their chicken tenders.

Women's games to stay free

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits the first round of the new women's league exceeded all expectations.

Daisy and the Dees

Melbourne will be facing the Brisbane Lions on Sunday and captain Daisy Pearce says they are ready for the challenge.

Victorians to benefit from cancer research

Cancer survival rates in Australia have improved by around 20% since the 1980's according to a new study.

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'Donald Trump is right'

Neil Mitchell says Donald Trump is right to be unhappy with Australia's controversial refugee resettlement deal with the United States.

Powerful way to say thank you

Ambulance Victoria has released a touching video in the wake of the Bourke Street tragedy.

In studio with Neil Mitchell

Lord Mayor hurting

The Lord Mayor has broken down on air, admitting he's struggling in the aftermath of the Bourke Street tragedy.

Australians reach tipping point

A study into work life balance has found the average Australian reaches a tipping point if they work past 39 hours.

ideas factory

Liberal MP Andrew Laming's ideas to lift the education system

Liberal MP Andrew Laming shared some ideas to lift Victoria's education standards in the Ides Factory.

'They will come back'

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle says he believes the rough sleepers will be back outside Flinders Street Station.

Impact of Flinders Street protest

Homelessness advocate Lisa Peterson has labelled yesterday's violent protest as "devastating to the community".

Worthy of a fine?

A 3AW Mornings listener isn't happy about a fine he got while driving last night.

Stabbing in Geelong

Two men are in custody after a stabbing at Geelong.

Homeless camp moved on

There have been violent clashes outside Flinders Street Station as police cleared a huge protest at the homeless camp.

Family of 91-year-old who died after food poisoning outbreak release statement

The family of a 91-year-old woman who died after a food poisoning outbreak have dismissed suggestions her death was linked to the Meals on Wheels service.

Parenting adolescent girls

A new book by 3AW Mornings program psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg and co-author Elly Robinson explores the issues surrounding adolescent girls in 2017. 

Lessons to be learnt from thunderstorm asthma event

The interim report into the unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event that claimed the lives of nine people has been released.

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Concern over model penis

A model penis in the front window of a Thornbury art gallery has caused concern in the community.

Alcohol Home Delivery

Melburnians are getting their alcohol home delivered. 

Western Distributor threat

The opposition might block funding for the state government's Western Distributor project.

What's this?

A woman has posted on a residents Facebook group a photo of "water" which has come out of her tap.

Toyota closure announced

Toyota will shut its Altona plant in October.

3aw mornings exclusive

Food poisoning claims life

An elderly person has died following an outbreak of food poisoning in the City of Moreland.

When actors talk politics...

Neil Mitchell spoke with Peter Ford about the 'fashion' of Hollywood stars sharing political views.

Iconic jewellery store set to close

Iconic Melbourne jewellery house Kozminsky is closing down.

Cost of Capital Gains Tax Exemption

Treasury's annual Tax Expenditures Statement reports the capital gains tax exemption on the family home costs the annual budget 61.5 billion dollars.

Complexity of homeless issue

Neil Mitchell spoke with a woman living outside Flinders Street Station.

Teaching standards in the classroom

1 in 20 Victorian teachers haven't passed a compulsory numeracy and literacy test.

NSW 'doing better than us'

Police Minister Lisa Neville has admitted Victoria has something to learn from New South Wales as Melbourne comes to grips with a surge in crime

Ambulance Victoria tapping in

A new app is being developed by Ambulance Victoria that will send members of the community with first-aid training to cardiac arrest cases.

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Rant at Bourke Street scene

A man has been captured on camera shouting threats at the scene of the Bourke Street rampage.

Medical career on hold

Bulldog Tiarna Ernst has put her medical career on hold to join the AFL Women's league.

Are the banks doing a better job?

Bank fees? Branch staffing? Off-shore call centres? Executive salaries? These are some of the common gripes about banks but are they doing a better job?

Support for Trump policy

One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts tells Neil Mitchell why Australia should adopt Donald Trump's immigration policy.

2017 Australian Open on the global stage

Was the 2017 Australian Open the best sporting event in Australia in the past 12 months?

Youth jail to be challenged

Human Rights lawyers are expected to fight plans by the Government to put young offenders in a "supermax" youth jail.

Man attacked by escapees

Neil Mitchell hears from a man who says he was run off the road and attacked by Malmsbury escapees.

Food poisoning confirmed

The cause of a food poisoning outbreak late in 2016 has been identified as the Meals on Wheels service run by City of Moreland.

Heyfield mill under threat

Jake Bourke   The Victorian Government has been told to "look outside" Melbourne as yet another country town braces for an employment blow.

Doug Fryer in hospital

Doug Fryer has been injured in a motorbike accident.

'You're in NSW now'

The father of an 18-year-old in jail in NSW tells Neil Mitchell Victoria is "definitely" softer.

Neil Mitchell speaks with the PM

Melbourne's security 'vulnerable'

The Prime Minister says the horrific attack on Bourke Street has exposed a "vulnerability" in Melbourne's security.

Escapees commit 'crime spree'

Victoria Police has slammed the red tape surrounding yesterday's escape from Malmsbury.

Push to change the date

The move to change the date of Australia Day is gaining further momentum.

Australian Of The Year named

A Queensland scientist paving the road to recovery for people with spinal cord injuries has been awarded Australian Of The Year.

Governor's top honour

Victoria's Governor Linda Dessau has been recognised for her service to the community with a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

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'Victoria's getting a reputation'

A furious Neil Mitchell has slammed the "disgraceful" state of Victoria's youth justice system.

'I just want to give him a hug'

One mum's incredible compassion for a drunk driver who hit her in a horror crash three years ago.