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Crime
How a ‘Dad’s Army’ of experts could help Victoria’s youth crime problem
The state is home to some of the brightest criminal justice minds. So why not put them to work getting to the bottom of growing crime rates among young people?
- by Neil Mitchell
The ‘deep animus’ behind the beef between ABC boss and a radio legend
ABC chair Kim Williams says he hasn’t spoken to broadcaster Phillip Adams in 35 years and is puzzled by the animosity the former Late Night Live host has for him.
- by David Estcourt and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘A bit of a slow-motion train wreck’: 3AW’s Tom Elliott on his infamous father’s fall
The son of controversial 1980s businessman John Elliott and former state MP Lorraine Elliott never wanted a career in the public eye. What happened?
- by Konrad Marshall
Is Sally Capp about to do a Dan Andrews? The Age asked her directly
The lord mayor won’t say if she will contest the next election. She might leave even sooner.
- by Stephen Brook
Neil Mitchell lets fly at testimonial lunch after early departure by Albanese
Melbourne’s elite gathered at a lunch to mark the 3AW broadcaster’s 36-years in radio. Just don’t call it a farewell.
- by Stephen Brook
Lehrmann, the Murdochs, Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations, succession plans and landmark court rulings.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
John Laws scores our PMs out of 10
There’s no more familiar voice in Australian broadcasting than John Laws. Now almost 90 and still on the air, he has lost none of his characteristic alpha male belligerence.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Melbourne radio
After more than three decades on air, Neil Mitchell hangs up the headphones
A self-proclaimed observer of Melbourne, Neil Mitchell has been a ratings juggernaut for decades. Today was his last morning on 3AW. Just don’t call it a retirement.
- by Neil McMahon
‘How good’s God?’ Morrison’s surprise sermon in the west
The former prime minister has been preaching to the converted, telling a crowd he “stepped down” last year.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Andrews breaks ABC radio silence after Trioli exit but Raf had no time for calls
Raf Epstein’s first shift in the ABC radio morning slot was one to remember thanks to a rare chin-wag with the premier.
- by Noel Towell
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