Click PLAY to hear Emilia’s full review on 3AW Breakfast Backdropped against dozens of cranes, bright lights and massive roadworks, the iconic Veneto Club remains one of the only standing community gathering spots left in the area let alone an institution like the Veneto Club. As the world around it changes, preparing and building the […]
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Frustration grows as Big Build stop sign holder annual wage is revealed
Stop-and-go sign holders on government-funded Big Build projects are earning over $200,000 annually, according to a new report. The amount of money being paid to entry-level workers is frustrating those people employed in the industry, but who aren’t unionised and aren’t part of Victoria’s major construction projects. “It’s no disrespect to the industry because it’s […]
‘He was absolutely flying’: Car chase through Melbourne’s south-east ends in dramatic fashion
A Ute has flipped on its side after a high speed car crash in Clayton South on Friday morning. The white vehicle was being chased by police through Centre Road just after 5am, with witness Jesse telling 3AW Breakfast the car was “absolutely flying” at a speed of over 150km/h. “We were standing on the […]
‘Luminous, bright, cheerful’: Expert reacts to the newly unveiled King’s portrait
King Charles III has unveiled his first official portrait at Buckingham Palace, the first look since his coronation last May. There have been mixed reactions to the portrait painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo, but Melbourne University associate professor Robert Nelson says it is an abstract painting made for a contemporary world. “It’s a scramble […]
‘He’s got a lot of work to do’: Why Max King is out of form at the moment
3AW sports reporter Jon “Ando” Anderson has spoken on the form of St Kilda key forward Max King this morning. King has only kicked nine goals in the six games he’s played this season. “He’s got a lot of work to do, he can get there,” Anderson said on 3AW Breakfast. Press PLAY to hear […]
A test is being developed by Melbourne researchers in the hope of being able to predict pregnant women likely to go in to have premature births to providing better care to pre-term babies. It’s hoped a test could give doctors a better indication of the risk of going into early labour. Senior research fellow Dr […]
Growing body of research shows potential risks of arthroscopic knee surgery
Advice is mounting to warn Australians against arthroscopic knee surgery, especially for patients with osteoarthritis who are aged over 50. President of the Australian Rheumatology Association Professor Rachelle Buchbinder said it could be doing more harm than good. “We are talking to GPs and importantly to patients to say don’t ask for a referral for […]
The public sector and their sickies: Is it us or them?
The average public sector worker takes nearly two more sickies than the average private sector worker. Why? Well, the Public Service Commissioner has told The Australian it’s because private sector bosses are too tough when it comes to sick leave. But as Ross and John mooted, surely that means the opposite could also be true… Click […]
Using headphones right now? You should hear this warning
Australians have been warned about the lasting damage that can be done to your hearing after the release of new stats that show one in 10 people have their headphones playing too loud. “It’s very damaging … because the damage is permanent,” Simon David, audiologist manager for Bupa. “It’s one of those things that creeps up […]
Baby boom: Why Victoria is leading the way
Victoria is in the midst of a baby boom, enjoying the biggest increase in birth rates of anywhere in Australia the past year. ABS data shows an extra 9324 births were recorded in 2016, taking the total to 82,892, which is nearly a 13 per cent jump on the previous year. But Professor Peter McDonald […]
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A man has been reunited with his late father’s Harley Davidson for his 30th birthday, 12 years after it was sold! Brady Morton’s family surprised him with the heartwarming gift, and said he was “quite teary” about the whole situation! Press PLAY to hear the touching story from The Rumour File Images: Supplied
‘How on earth’: Three horses caught running laps of school oval in Melbourne’s south-east
RUMOUR CONFIRMED A story of three horses running laps of a school oval in Melbourne’s south-east was brought to The Rumour File’s attention yesterday, which has turned out to be true! “It’s not many times you get a phone call first thing in the morning saying you got three horses on your property,” Principal of […]
The ‘incredible’ rumour which Ross Stevenson says is ‘100 per cent true’
Russel Howcroft brought up a rumour on The Rumour File on Friday regarding the ABBA Voyage coming to Melbourne. And Ross Stevenson has been told it’s “100 per cent true”. Press PLAY to hear the full discussion including potential locations for the virtual concert experience Image (ABBA): Nicky J Sims/Getty
‘He hits it beautifully!’: Five-year-old hits hole-in-one at driving range!
The Rumour File has been alerted to a five-year-old who hit a hole-in-one at a driving range! “He hits it beautifully!” Ross said. Press PLAY to hear the full story on The Rumour File + Ross and Russ’ reaction Press PLAY to watch the five-year-old hit the shot! View this post on Instagram […]
Locals left outraged as council moves to start demolition of historic house in Melbourne’s east
The Rumour File has been alerted to the demolition of a local historical house in Melbourne’s east. Despite multiple pleas to council and one MP even trying to put a stop to it on Monday, the demolition began yesterday. “That looks like something that would surely be preserved,” Ross said. Press PLAY to hear the […]
Rebecca Andrews found herself in her mid-30s and single. Something had to change, so she tried “dating like a man”. Circular dating is openly dating several people at a time. At one stage she had five guys going within one week. It’s exhausting, but she swears by it. But is she still single? Click PLAY […]