‘A bit of a slow-motion train wreck’:3AW’s Tom Elliott on his infamous father’s fall

‘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?

  • byKonrad Marshall

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Is Sally Capp about to do a Dan Andrews? The Age asked her directly

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.

  • byStephen Brook
Neil Mitchell lets fly at testimonial lunch after early departure by Albanese

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.

  • byStephen Brook
Lehrmann,the Murdochs,Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023

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.

  • byCalum Jaspan
John Laws scores our PMs out of 10

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.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
After more than three decades on air,Neil Mitchell hangs up the headphones

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.

  • byNeil McMahon
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‘How good’s God?’ Morrison’s surprise sermon in the west

‘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.

  • byNoel Towell andKishor Napier-Raman
Andrews breaks ABC radio silence after Trioli exit but Raf had no time for calls

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.

  • byNoel Towell
Tom Elliott to replace Neil Mitchell in 3AW’s major shuffle

Tom Elliott to replace Neil Mitchell in 3AW’s major shuffle

The former banker has hosted the Drive show since 2013 and said it was a huge honour to succeed Mitchell on 3AW,which unveiled its new line-up on Monday morning.

  • byKate Lahey andNell Geraets
End of an era:Neil Mitchell to leave 3AW Mornings after 33 years

End of an era:Neil Mitchell to leave 3AW Mornings after 33 years

The 71-year-old radio legend made the announcement to listeners on Friday morning,ending weeks of speculation.

  • byCalum Jaspan
Neil Mitchell coy on 3AW future amid talks of shake-up

Neil Mitchell coy on 3AW future amid talks of shake-up

The veteran radio host intends to stay on in some form despite speculation drive host Tom Elliot could take over the morning slot.

  • byCalum Jaspan andAlex Crowe