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Victorian UFC fighter weighs in on Jess Wilson’s UFC election promise
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Today at 2:57 AM

Featherweight UFC fighter Jack Jenkins joined Tom Elliott to discuss state Liberal leader Jess Wilson’s promise to bring the UFC back to Victoria if she wins the upcoming state election.

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From The Summary Podcast - Why Is Endometriosis Still So Misunderstood?
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Today at 2:10 AM

From The Summary Podcast - Affecting roughly one in seven women and girls, endometriosis remains one of the most widespread yet historically underfunded and misunderstood medical conditions in the world. Now, Australia is taking a major step forward as the world-first Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute names its inaugural director to fast-track answers.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores why critical questions around diagnosis and treatment persist and how systemic bias continues to shape modern medicine. Inaugural Chair and Director Professor Kate Lawrenson explains what a dedicated research facility means for uncovering the root c...


3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Mon 09 Nov, 2026 - Full Show
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Today at 1:30 AM

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Driving instructor offers ‘best advice’ for learner drivers to avoid potholes safely
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Today at 12:49 AM

Bairnsdale Help Driving School driving instructor Steven Stagg joined Tom Elliott to discuss the challenge learner drivers face navigating learning to drive while also having to avoid unexpected potholes.

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Australian cricket in 'deep sh*t' according to Tony Jones after Usman Khawaja bombshell
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Today at 12:34 AM

Tony Jones joins Tom Elliott every Monday to discuss the latest news in sport.

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Director of major pollster weighs in on Labor’s chances in upcoming state election
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Today at 12:28 AM

Redbridge director Tony Barry joined Tom Elliott to discuss the latest polling results just a few weeks out from the state election.

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The pothole experience that made Tom Elliott angry
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Yesterday at 11:52 PM

3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott outlined a recent experience when he saw Victoria’s pothole issue through the lens of a learner driver.

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Former Homicide Squad Detective calls for Jack’s law following fatal stabbing
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Yesterday at 11:30 PM

Retired Victorian Police Detective Senior Sergeant Charlie Bezzina joined Tom Elliott to discuss how Victoria can crack down on knife crime across the state.

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Government ‘hasn’t learnt’ from tobacco tax as illicit alcohol industry spikes
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Last Friday at 2:51 AM

Spirits Council of Australia Steven Fanner joined Tom Elliott to discuss the proliferation of illicit alcohol across Australia.

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Data showing 'upward trend' in violence against staff at public hospitals
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Last Friday at 2:32 AM

Health and Community Services Union state secretary Paul Healey joined Tom Elliott to discuss a sharp increase in violence against staff at state hospitals.

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From the Summary Podcast - The Collapse of David Jones
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Last Friday at 1:55 AM

From the Summary Podcast - After 188 years of trading, Australian department store institution David Jones has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and major brands stripping stock from store shelves ahead of the crucial Christmas rush. The sudden crisis has sent shockwaves across the retail landscape, raising urgent questions about whether traditional shopping models can endure in the digital era.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the historic retailer reached this point and what the fallout means for the future of suburban malls and CBD high streets. Clinton Ma...


3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Fri 06 Nov, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Friday at 1:09 AM

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Why Tom Elliott finds political debates 'not that interesting'
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Last Friday at 12:41 AM

Tom Elliott weighs in on political debates between party leaders ahead of Victoria's state election.

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Calls for ‘no more new brands’ as Australian car industry explodes
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Last Friday at 12:37 AM

Australian Automotive Dealer Association chief executive James Voortman joined Tom Elliott to discuss concerns around the sharp increase in new brands of vehicles being introduced to Australian roads.

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Parents pushing for ‘opt-out option’ over controversial Prep curriculum topic
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Last Thursday at 11:35 PM

Parent Courtney told Tom Elliott that parents should have the option to opt their child out of topics they believe to be ‘inappropriate’.

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Should Australia acquire independent nuclear-powered weapons?
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Last Thursday at 3:03 AM

Lowy Institute International Security Program director Sam Roggveen joined Tom Elliott to discuss the possibility of Australia developing nuclear weapons.

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From the Summary Podcast - US Blue Wave: What It Means for Australia
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Last Thursday at 2:25 AM

From the Summary Podcast -  American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the balance of power has shifted and what a divided America means for key allies like Australia. White House reporter Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner explains the voter dissatisfaction th...


Child and adolescent psychologist unpacks bullying (and how to reduce it)
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Last Thursday at 1:59 AM

Child and adolescent psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, joined Tom Elliott.

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Moira Deeming takes stance on working with One Nation
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Last Thursday at 1:24 AM

Family First Victorian state leader Moira Deeming told Tom Elliott that there needed to be fewer “quibbles and spats” in politics.

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Tom Elliott holds AFL drug policy to account following Tom Papley police investigation
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Last Thursday at 1:17 AM

Tom Elliott has called out the AFL's drug policy as partly to blame as Sydney Swans star Tom Papley returned a positive roadside drug test on Monday.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 05 Nov, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Thursday at 1:10 AM

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‘Sanctions must flow’: Player manager calls for action after Tom Papley investigation
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Last Wednesday at 11:29 PM

Long-time player manager Peter Jess told Tom Elliott that now was the time for the league to make a statement.

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Tom Elliott’s ‘radical suggestion’ about nuclear weapons in Australia
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Last Wednesday at 10:30 PM

Tom Elliott has issued a 'radical suggestion' around Australia rethinking its stance on nuclear weapons.

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From the Summary Podcast - Can Your Mortgage Survive an 18-Year High?
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Last Wednesday at 2:30 AM

From the Summary Podcast - The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its fifth interest rate increase this year, pushing the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent and placing immense strain on household budgets nationwide.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates whether there is an end in sight to these hikes and asks whether we need a new approach to tackling inflation. AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver breaks down the likelihood of a looming recession, the uneven burden on mortgage holders compared to higher-income earners, and why some are questioning i...


Transport planner labels Suburban Rail Loop ‘political pick’ with ‘no planning’
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Last Wednesday at 1:35 AM

Transport planner William McDougall joined Tom Elliott to discuss the challenges surrounding major government transport projects such as the Suburban Rail Loop and the Airport Rail Link.

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US midterm elections explained (and why people are in a 'very foul mood')
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Last Wednesday at 1:18 AM

Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy United States Studies Centre, David Smith, joined Tom Elliott.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Wed 04 Nov, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Wednesday at 1:16 AM

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'I was so shocked': One Nation volunteer details abuse while handing out pamphlets in Dromana
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Last Wednesday at 12:45 AM

78-year-old Anne joined Tom Elliott to talk about her experience.

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VEC electoral commissioner sheds light on 'extra security' ahead of state election
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Last Wednesday at 12:40 AM

Victorian Electoral Commission electoral commissioner Sven Bluemmel joined Tom Elliott to discuss polarising political views that are potentially leading to aggression and violence at polling stations.

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Why Tom Elliott is 'very worried' about Donald Trump
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Last Wednesday at 12:35 AM

Tom Elliott speaks about the US President as the midterm elections get underway.

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HSBC chief economist reveals chance of recession following interest rate rise
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Last Tuesday at 11:50 PM

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Tom Elliott to discuss the likely flow on effects of the fifth interest rate hike of the year and how he would look to improve the economy.

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Tom Elliott takes government to task over latest interest rate rise
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Last Tuesday at 11:02 PM

Tom Elliott said that no one in power was willing to call out the public policy problem unfolding.

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How the Federal Shadow Treasurer would curb inflation + lower spending
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Last Tuesday at 3:08 AM

Federal Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson joined Tom Elliott to discuss how the opposition government would lower spending and put downward pressure on inflationary forces.

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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Tue 03 Nov, 2026 - Full Show
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Last Tuesday at 1:14 AM

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Pollster outlines three likely outcomes for upcoming state election
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Last Tuesday at 1:12 AM

Redbridge Group Australia Director Kos Samaras has revealed three likely scenarios for the state election based on the latest polling data.

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From the Summary Podcast - Is the Melbourne Cup Still Stopping the Nation?
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Last Tuesday at 1:12 AM

From the Summary Podcast - The fascinators are out as Flemington hosts another edition of the Melbourne Cup, but questions are mounting over whether the historic event still commands the country's attention. With declining television ratings, dropping crowd numbers, and growing animal welfare scrutiny, the famous fixture faces an uncertain cultural future.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant examines how a nineteenth-century handicap became a national institution and whether modern Australia is falling out of love with it. Historian and author Jim Haynes reflects on the origins of the race, how it cemented itself in...


'It was a con': Infrastructure advisor's inside mail on latest Airport Rail Link news
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Last Tuesday at 12:32 AM

Transport planner and infrastructure advisor Dr Eric Keys joined Tom Elliott to discuss the latest news on Sunshine's involvement in the Airport Rail Link and why the government seems to be so obsessed with it being connected to the rail link.

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Melbourne Lord Mayor’s strong call on Melbourne Cup holiday
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11/02/2026

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece has called for the Melbourne Cup public holiday to be celebrated across the country, not just in Victoria.

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The latest Airport Rail Link news that 'shocked' Tom Elliott
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11/02/2026

New information was revealed on Tuesday morning which Tom Elliott could not understand.

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Tom Elliott breaks down why record low trust in politicians 'isn't surprising'
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11/02/2026

The McKinnon Institute's latest data shows just 30.5% of Australians trust federal politicians and Tom Elliott is not surprised.

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