3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Fri 04 Sep, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Friday at 2:13 AM

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Tram accident survivor running Melbourne Marathon to pay tribute to The Alfred hospital staff
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Last Friday at 1:47 AM

Former Alfred trauma patient Ben Turner joined Tom Elliott to talk about his preparation to run the 2026 Melbourne Marathon to pay tribute to the people at The Alfred hospital who saved his life after being hit by a tram in 2005.

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Queensland state MPs remove ‘cringeworthy’ rendition of Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ from social media
Queensland state MPs remove ‘cringeworthy’ rendition of Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ from social media episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:23 AM

Australian National University political marketing expert Dr Andrew Hughes joined Tom Elliott to discuss politicians trying to connect with younger audiences through social media and why it doesn't always work.

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Calls for age pension 'to be given a lot of attention by the government' as retirement lifestyles change
Calls for age pension 'to be given a lot of attention by the government' as retirement lifestyles change episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:13 AM

Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox joined Tom Elliott to discuss whether the age pension should allow pensioners to work as much or little as they would like and still receive the full age pension.

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Electric vehicles outsell petrol cars for first time on record
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Last Friday at 1:03 AM

Electric Vehicle Council Head of Legal Aman Gaur joined Tom Elliott to discuss why electric vehicles (EVs) have outsold petrol cars for the first time on record.

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Tom Elliott and Australian Medical Association President clash over tobacco tax cut policy
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Last Friday at 1:01 AM

Australian Medical Association President Danielle McMullen joined Tom Elliott to explain why the AMA has labelled the coalition's 80% cigarette tax cut proposal as 'reckless'.

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The change to the age pension Tom Elliott thinks is a ‘no-brainer’
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Last Thursday at 11:27 PM

Tom Elliott said allowing pensioners to work and receive the age pension is ‘a really good idea’.

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The policy Tom Elliott thinks is 'one of the dumbest policies this country has'
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Last Thursday at 3:36 AM

Tom Elliott shared his thoughts on a policy which he described as 'one of the dumbest policies this country has'.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 03 Sep, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Thursday at 2:23 AM

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Lifelong renters facing 'looming crisis' with many struggling to afford to retire
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Last Thursday at 2:06 AM

Real Estate & Property Expert Garth Davis joined Tom Elliott to discuss a 'looming crisis' facing lifelong renters as many can't afford to retire.

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Early electricians could earn up to $200,000 per year due to rise in data centres
Early electricians could earn up to $200,000 per year due to rise in data centres episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:03 AM

Electrical Trade Union National Secretary Michael Wright joined Tom Elliott to talk about the rise in data centres which has sparked annual earning opportunities of up to $200,000 for electricians with just two years of experience.

 

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Teachers losing 1/3 of every lesson to student misbehaviour
Teachers losing 1/3 of every lesson to student misbehaviour episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:55 AM

The Centre for Independent Studies Director of Education Research Blaise Joseph joined Tom Elliott to discuss the significant amount of time per lesson teachers are reporting to lose because of student misbehaviour.

 

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Angus Taylor reveals new proposal to destroy illicit tobacco trade
Angus Taylor reveals new proposal to destroy illicit tobacco trade episode artwork
Last Thursday at 12:41 AM

Federal Liberal party leader Angus Taylor told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott lowering the excise and increasing law enforcement will smother the illicit tobacco trade.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Wed 02 Sep, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Wednesday at 2:20 AM

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'It is a little bit scary': Melbourne University swapping in-person classes for AI chatbots
'It is a little bit scary': Melbourne University swapping in-person classes for AI chatbots episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 2:01 AM

RMIT University Educational Technology Expert Professor Michael Cowling joined Tom Elliott to discuss in-person psychology classes being swapped for AI chatbots for two subjects at Macquarie University.

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North Melbourne parts ways with Alastair Clarkson
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Last Wednesday at 2:00 AM

3AW Football's Matt Granland joined Tom Elliott to unpack the big news.

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Victoria set to introduce new workplace protection orders banning violent shoppers from malls
Victoria set to introduce new workplace protection orders banning violent shoppers from malls episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:57 AM

Shopping Centre Council of Australia executive director Angus Nardi joined Tom Elliott to discuss a ban set to be introduced in Victoria which will ban violent shoppers who assault or intimidate retail workers from entering premises, contacting staff or possessing weapons in new workplace protection orders.

 

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Tom Elliott clashes with drug research professor over government anti-drug smuggling investment
Tom Elliott clashes with drug research professor over government anti-drug smuggling investment episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:38 AM

National Drug Research Institute Adjunct Professor Dr Nicole Lee joined Tom Elliott to discuss the federal government pledging $600 million for a new pacific-wide initiative to stop cocaine smuggling in the region.

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Tom Elliott slams federal government over anti-drug smuggling investment 'contradiction'
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Last Wednesday at 12:48 AM

Tom Elliott said the way drug use within Australia is legislated and policed contradicts the federal government's anti drug smuggling investment plan.

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Ex-wife of Darren Jolly weighs in on Swans scandal and Dee Salmin's Brownlow boycott
Ex-wife of Darren Jolly weighs in on Swans scandal and Dee Salmin's Brownlow boycott episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 2:31 AM

Dee Jolly, former partner of dual premiership player Darren Jolly, joined Tom Elliott to discuss the impact of the Sydney Swans scandal and the decision from Darcy Moore's girlfriend, Dee Salmin, to boycott this year's Brownlow.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Tue 01 Sep, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Tuesday at 2:19 AM

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The move from Pauline Hanson that Tom Elliott agrees with
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Last Tuesday at 2:14 AM

Tom Elliott shares his thoughts on Pauline Hanson's push to keep coal fired power stations open.

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Energy expert weighs in on Pauline Hanson's calls to embrace nuclear power and coal
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Last Tuesday at 2:03 AM

Victoria University Director of Victoria Energy Policy Centre Bruce Mountain joined Tom Elliott to discuss the potential for Victoria to embrace nuclear power and keep coal online.

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Career coach's top tips for making a career change later in life
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Last Tuesday at 1:55 AM

Career coach Tina Paterson joined Tom Elliott to discuss people who might want to make a career change later in their life.

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‘Confusing and strange’: Real estate chief calls out Anika Wells’ Ooshie comparison
‘Confusing and strange’: Real estate chief calls out Anika Wells’ Ooshie comparison episode artwork
08/31/2026

Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Toby Balazs told Tom Elliott the video comparing Ooshie toys to houses was “confusing” and “strange”.

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'I don't think it's fair': Former US professional soccer player on transgender athletes in women's sport
'I don't think it's fair': Former US professional soccer player on transgender athletes in women's sport episode artwork
08/31/2026

Former US professional soccer player, current Melbourne soccer player Addison Steiner joined Tom Elliott to discuss her experience of biological men playing sport with biological women.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Mon 31 Aug, 2026 - Full Show
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08/31/2026

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What Tom Elliott thinks Ben Carroll's 'biggest problem' is
What Tom Elliott thinks Ben Carroll's 'biggest problem' is episode artwork
08/31/2026

Tom Elliott shares what he thinks Ben Carroll's biggest problem is as Victoria's current Premier just a few months away from the state election.

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Tony Jones speaks on Carlton's wildcard win and crowd violence on Friday night
Tony Jones speaks on Carlton's wildcard win and crowd violence on Friday night episode artwork
08/31/2026

Tony Jones speaks with Tom Elliott about wildcard weekend in the AFL.

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Human rights lawyer calls out 'smart glasses' producers amid privacy concerns
Human rights lawyer calls out 'smart glasses' producers amid privacy concerns episode artwork
08/31/2026

Human rights lawyer Lizzie O’Shea told Tom Elliott producers of smart glasses have some responsibility to protect privacy and personal data.

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National pollster suggests voters using One Nation as 'battering ram' against current system
National pollster suggests voters using One Nation as 'battering ram' against current system episode artwork
08/31/2026

RedBridge Group Australia director Kos Samaras joined Tom Elliott to discuss the latest federal poll which showed One Nation's continued popularity across the country.

 

 

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State pothole comparison raises further questions over Victorian road quality
State pothole comparison raises further questions over Victorian road quality episode artwork
08/30/2026

The Age regional editor Benjamin Preiss told Tom Elliott Victoria did not fare well when compared to NSW.

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24 per cent of workers believe they will live with family members in retirement
24 per cent of workers believe they will live with family members in retirement episode artwork
08/28/2026

Asia Pacific Vangaurd managing director Daniel Schrimski joined Shane McInnes to discuss the rise of multi-generational living households with 24 per cent of workers believing they will live with family members in retirement.

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3AW Mornings with Shane McInnes - Fri 28 Aug, 2026 - Full Show
3AW Mornings with Shane McInnes - Fri 28 Aug, 2026 - Full Show episode artwork
08/28/2026

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'The most important thing' to do if your child is a victim of bullying at school
'The most important thing' to do if your child is a victim of bullying at school episode artwork
08/28/2026

Child and Adolescent Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg joined Shane McInnes to discuss the best course of action if a child is being bullied at school.

 

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Australia records most ever unintentional drug-induced deaths in a single year
Australia records most ever unintentional drug-induced deaths in a single year episode artwork
08/28/2026

Penington Institute Director of Research Jake Dizard joined Shane McInnes to discuss its 'Annual Overdose Report 2026' and it's grim reading. The most recent data is from 2024, and it shows that in 2024 there were 2,091 unintentional drug-induced deaths, the most ever recorded in Australia.

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The ‘really surprising’ official advice on disposing of dead birds amid bird flu crisis
The ‘really surprising’ official advice on disposing of dead birds amid bird flu crisis episode artwork
08/28/2026

3AW program reporter Breanna Edebohls told Shane McInnes official advice was simply to double-bag a dead bird and put it in a personal or public bin.

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Political strategist weighs in on Ben Carroll’s first month as premier
Political strategist weighs in on Ben Carroll’s first month as premier episode artwork
08/28/2026

Political strategist and marketing expert Toby Ralph told Shane McInnes the premier’s first month has been a mix of good and bad.

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Shane McInnes’ biggest problem with Ben Carroll after one month as premier
Shane McInnes’ biggest problem with Ben Carroll after one month as premier episode artwork
08/27/2026

Shane McInnes said his biggest problem with Ben Carroll was how similar he sounded to his predecessors.

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Multiple Victorian mayors to receive pay rises
Multiple Victorian mayors to receive pay rises episode artwork
08/27/2026

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj joined Tom Elliott to discuss reports that multiple Victorian mayors will receive generous pay increases thanks to the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.

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