3AW Melbourne

3AW is a talkback radio station located in Melbourne, broadcasting on the AM frequency of 693 kHz. It started its transmissions on February 22, 1932, making it the fifth commercial radio station in the Melbourne area. The station is part of the Macquarie Radio Network, which owns and manages it.

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#2911

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Heidi Murphy calls out Health Minister for not divulging the cost to potentially cancel the SRL

1 week ago | 3aw.com.au | Heidi Murphy

Heidi Murphy has called out the Health Minister for not divulging how much taxpayers would be forced to pay for the SRL if the loop were cancelled. MP Mary Anne Thomas told reporters at a press conference earlier today she wouldn’t reveal the potential cost because the government have no plans to cancel the loop. The fill-in host for the Drive program pointed out stage one is already costing taxpayers $35 billion.
Man taken to hospital following helicopter crash in Melbourne's south-east

1 week ago | 3aw.com.au | Heidi Murphy

A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a plane crash this afternoon. Nine News reporter Ollie Haig says it’s been a lucky escape for the two individuals who were inside, suffering only minor injuries. “This helicopter was only in the air for what appears to be about five minutes, it was when, then circling back towards the Moorabbin Airport, something has terribly gone wrong, it has then plummeted 750 feet in the air,” he told Heidi Murphy, filling in for Jacqui Felgate.
Australian Medical Association vice-president says shocking new report reflects reality of emergency departments

1 week ago | 3aw.com.au | Shane McInnes

A new report has shown ambulances are spending more time ramped outside emergency departments now than they did five years ago. Vice-President of the Australian Medical Association Julian Rait says the new report reflects the reality of public hospitals not being able to cope with the demand. “Most unfortunately of course, in some situations we hear of tragedies where people die waiting in the back of ambulances before they get admitted,” he told Shane McInnes, filling in for Tony Moclair.
3AW caller details terrifying experience with uber driver

1 week ago | 3aw.com.au | Tony Jones

A woman has detailed a terrifying experience with an Uber driver after she was left stranded by the side of the road. Mary told 3AW Mornings the driver claimed the PIN she had given him wasn’t working and had refused to drop her off back at the airport. “He kept telling me ‘Oh, it doesn’t work, you need to pay me’, and all this time we’re driving, and I said ‘Well, no, I already paid Uber,” she said.
Greens slammed for 'unacceptable' event planned for ANZAC Day

1 week ago | 3aw.com.au | Tony Moclair

The Greens have been slammed for what is being described as an “unacceptable” event slated for ANZAC Day. While other political parties are pausing campaigning on the day, the Greens are hosting a rave party in Perth to support local Federal MP Sophie Greer. Press PLAY to hear Shane McInnes’ FULL editorial on the Greens’ ANZAC Day event“The (Greens) don’t represent Australia, they represent themselves,” Shane said on 3AW Afternoons.
Tom Elliott slams discrimination commissioner's 'invasion day' comments

2 weeks ago | 3aw.com.au | Tom Elliott

Giridharan Sivaraman is Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, however he thinks Australia is a racist country. Sivaraman says Australia’s institutions “maintain white power and privilege” and labels Australia Day as “Invasion Day”. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott thinks Sivaraman has done quite well out of Australia, despite speaking about the country’s supposed systemic racism. “We’re paying this bloke to tell us how awful we are,” Elliott said on 3AW Mornings.
What interests Tom Elliott amid the trade war between the United States and China

2 weeks ago | 3aw.com.au | Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott has weighed in on the trade war between the United States and China, and how it could impact Australia. US President Donald Trump has announced the tariff on goods from China will go up to 125 per cent, after Beijing announced an 84 per cent hike on US imports. “Donald Trump’s trade war against China could have a real silver lining for Australia,” the 3AW Mornings host said.
Union secretary claim concerns regarding new prison builds were dismissed following revelations of defects

3 weeks ago | 3aw.com.au | Tom Elliott

The Victorian Government is on a hiring spree to recruit more prison officers as hundreds of beds have been left empty for over a year due to black mould. Victorian secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union Karen Batt says the union has heard the affected materials had been left out in the elements. “There were concerns prior to the build that was dismissed and so they’ve been built and now they’re unusable,” she told Tom Elliott. Press PLAY to hear her full commentsImage: iStock.
Union secretary claims concerns regarding new prison builds were dismissed

3 weeks ago | 3aw.com.au | Tom Elliott

The Victorian Government is on a hiring spree to recruit more prison officers as hundreds of beds have been left empty for over a year due to black mould. Victorian secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union Karen Batt says the union has heard the affected materials had been left out in the elements. “There were concerns prior to the build that was dismissed and so they’ve been built and now they’re unusable,” she told Tom Elliott. Press PLAY to hear her full commentsImage: iStock
What Jeff Kennett would do if he was in Brad Battin's position at the next state election

3 weeks ago | 3aw.com.au | Tom Elliott

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has been questioned on what he would do if he was state opposition leader Brad Battin heading into the next state election. Kennett also announced what he would say publicly in Battin’s position, alluding to the current Premier in Jacinta Allan, specifically in regards to the Suburban Rail Loop. “We’ve got to address the simple things,” Kennett told Tom Elliott.