3AW Mornings with Heidi Murphy - Wed 08 Apr, 2026 - Full Show

Heidi Murphy opens 3AW Mornings on April 8, 2026, with a tense national and international backdrop: Donald Trump suspends his threat to bomb Iran after a 10-point proposal from Tehran, leading to a two-week 'double-sided ceasefire' and a diplomatic breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz. The focus then shifts to the high-profile arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated SAS officer, charged with five counts of war crime murder in Afghanistan, sparking a national debate on justice, military accountability, and the separation between honor and legal process. Pauline Hanson strongly supports Roberts-Smith, criticizing the timing of the arrest, media sensationalism, and systemic delays in prosecution, while listeners express widespread frustration over deteriorating rural road conditions, rising fuel prices, police inaction, and the growing influence of One Nation in the FARA by-election. The discussion continues with expert insights from Neil James of the Australian Defence Association, who affirms the integrity of the legal process, and Dr Nicole Lee, who addresses the rising use of nitrous oxide canisters (NANGs), advocating for education over prohibition despite growing concerns about addiction and neurological harm. As the episode progresses, listeners critique Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s daily fuel updates as excessive and reminiscent of pandemic briefings, while also voicing alarm over the normalization of NANGs. The segment concludes with forward-looking discussions on EV adoption, the looming need for new taxation models as petrol sales decline, and infrastructure challenges, including V-line train limitations. A highlight of the day is Anthony, who delivers sharp analysis on the FARA by-election, winning a $1,000 voucher to Imp Jewellery.