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Rumour File

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The Rumour File is a morning radio segment on 3AW in Melbourne, Australia which began in 1993 .[1] Listeners are encouraged to call in with rumours they have heard. The segment also runs promotions and games.

Rumour File is reported to be one of Melbourne's most popular radio segments.[2] The segment airs weekdays at 7:07 am.[3]

The segment has a daily winner and a weekly winner. These winners - as well as wildcard entries - go into the draw for the annual prize, which is chosen at random. The winner receives a brand new Lexus.[4] On 16 January 2018 it was announced that the BMW Australian network would be supplying the winning prize.

On 17 December 2018 it was announced that Mercedes Berwick would sponsor the 2019 prize.

Winners

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  • 2005 - Greg
  • 2006 - KuzzNshazziie
  • 2007 - Worldwide-Store (First eBay company to win)
  • 2008 - David
  • 2009 - ?
  • 2010 - Mile High
  • 2011 - ?
  • 2012 - Robert
  • 2013 - Punch up (Ali)
  • 2014 - Christmas in July
  • 2015 - No World Record
  • 2016 - Home Run
  • 2017 - Black Market Pads
  • 2018 - Only The Brave
  • 2019 - Watch This Space
  • 2020 - Don't Kiss the Bride
  • 2021 - Fly High
  • 2022 - Internal Fixation
  • 2023 - Never Too Old
  • 2024 - Caught red handed

References

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  1. ^ News, 21 February 2022 · (21 February 2022). "This week 3AW celebrates 90 years broadcasting to Melbourne". RadioInfo Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ 3AWRadio (13 September 2015), Jo Hall's piece on the 3AW Rumour File, archived from the original on 22 December 2021, retrieved 14 March 2019{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "The Rumour File". 3AW. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Got a rumour? Tell the Rumour File". Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
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