Trucking industry calling for better training programs to replenish ageing workforce

3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Mark Allen - Fri 14th August, 2026

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Inflation outpaces wage growth for the first time in years

ANU Professor of Economics Professor Robert Breunig joined Ross Stevenson and Mark Allen to shed some light on why the average full-time worker is earning less in real terms compared to the same time last year. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Trucking industry calling for better training programs to replenish ageing workforce

Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson joined Ross Stevenson and Mark Allen to discuss the rapidly ageing workforce putting pressure on Australia's trucking industry with almost a quarter of drivers expected to retire by 2030 and struggles to attract enough new operators to keep up with growing freight demand. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Japanese restaurant WITHOUT the eye-watering price tag

Esteemed food critic Kara Monssen joined Ross Stevenson and Mark Allen to share her thoughts on 'Atsu', a Japanese restaurant in Carlton. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Damian Tardio's AFL round 23 predictions

Sports and panelling guru Damian Tardio joined Ross Stevenson and Mark Allen to talk all things sport. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.