The Rumour File is a
morning radio segment on
3AW
3AW is a talkback radio station based in Melbourne. It broadcasts on 693 kHz AM. It began transmission on 22 February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.
The station is owned and operated by Nine Entertainment Co.
Histo ...
in
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a met ...
which began in 1993 . 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. The segment airs weekdays at 7:07am.
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
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.
On January 16, 2018, it was announced that the
BMW Australian network would be supplying the winning prize.
On December 17, 2018 it was announced that Mercedes Berwick would sponsor the 2019 prize.
Winners
* 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
References
External links
Rumour File
External links
3AW
Australian talk radio programs
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