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Weekend Breakfast with Darren James

3AW
Gardening
Melbourne
Real Estate
Victoria
Interest Rates
Melbourne, Australia
Christmas
Brighter Days Festival
Superannuation
Bushfires
Australia
Australian Open
3AW
Skydiving
Real Estate Market
Auction Results
Australian Rules Football
Capital Gains Tax
Winter Olympics
NASA

Darren James is host of the Weekend Breakfast from 6am-11am on Saturdays and 6am-8am then 9am-10am on Sundays.

Catch up on the Hour of Power and Gardening here.

Looking for Talking Melbourne? You can find that HERE.

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Catch up on Weekend Breakfast with Darren James here!

You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon (AEDT) on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App.

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Author, actor and broadcaster Michael Veitch joins Darren James for Talking Melbourne.

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Vasili from Vasili's Garden joins to answer all your gardening questions.

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Catch up on Weekend Breakfast with Darren James here!

You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon (AEDT) on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Davey Fogarty
Entrepreneur and Shark Tank contestant
Shark Tank / UDI / various ventures
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 17 May, 2026 - Full Show
Davie Fogarty
Entrepreneur, Shark Tank participant, and founder of UDI and other ventures
UDI, Australian entrepreneur
Episode: Talking Melbourne - Davie Fogarty with Darren James - Sun 17 May, 2026
Rutland Smith
Director of Harvey Norman Technology
Harvey Norman
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 16 May, 2026 - Full Show
Jane Edmondson
Guest speaker; basket weaver and exhibitor
Basket Makers of Victoria
Episode: Gardening - James Wall with Darren James - Sat 16 May, 2026
Roland Rockacelli
Legendary showbiz/entertainment journalist and performer
Various Australian theatre and TV productions
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 10 May, 2026 - Full Show
Lee Simon
Radio host and music broadcaster who appears as a guest
3XY (illustrative based on show context)
Episode: Lee Simon on The Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 09 May, 2026
Dan Farley
Head of People, Wildlife Victoria
Wildlife Victoria
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 09 May, 2026 - Full Show
Clare Lyon
Stage actor
My Fair Lady
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 09 May, 2026 - Full Show
Zara Lawless
CEO of the Mother's Day Classic
Mother's Day Classic
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 09 May, 2026 - Full Show

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Darren James
Host of Weekend Breakfast; engages on local issues, markets, and interviews.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Lovely pace for the weekend

    Darren James and his guests create a lovely relaxed background chatter for my weekend mornings. There’s always something new to learn about tech, gardening, appliances, construction, real estate and more. Darren has delightful rapport with callers, keeps experts focused on solutions, spices it up on politics and can go deep into life stories in long form interviews. 3AW Weekend Breakfast is the liquorice allsort of morning radio.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ellis Ellis Ellis
    Australia10 months ago

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Guests range from politicians to real estate and charity organizers, offering diverse angles for listeners and sponsors.
Listeners appreciate a relaxed, conversational pace that still delivers practical how-to and local politics insight.
Strong community focus with on-location reporting adds authenticity and local color.

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Tax - Roy Sanderson with Darren James - Sat 16 May, 2026
Q: If my mate runs a business and uses a trust to pay minimal tax, how does the new framework affect that strategy?
The conversation suggests trusts can still be used but with tighter rules and potential penalties; the idea of simply shifting income through a trust to avoid tax is curtailed, requiring professional planning and true economic substance.
Tax - Roy Sanderson with Darren James - Sat 16 May, 2026
Q: With concessional contributions for super, how should I approach the cap given my balance and age to minimise tax this year?
Consult your accountant to determine unused concessional caps, as contributions reduce your taxable income rather than directly lowering your tax bill; timing and amount depend on age and prior five-year unused caps.
Tax - Roy Sanderson with Darren James - Sat 16 May, 2026
Q: I want to make sure I've understood the changes to the capital gains tax in this week's budget. If I sell an investment property in 2029, how is it taxed under grandfathering rules versus new rules?
Grandfathering means you're still under the old rules if you hold or acquire under those terms; the new rules apply to properties first rentalized under the new regulations, so timing of contract signing is crucial.
Talking Melbourne - Davie Fogarty with Darren James - Sun 17 May, 2026
Q: Do you keep your eye on the politics and the budget, or focus on what you can control?
I focus on what I can control; even small optimizations on a business site can lift results, and I'm gradually broadening my view, though there's room toImprove with more external insights.
Talking Melbourne - Davie Fogarty with Darren James - Sun 17 May, 2026
Q: First up, why have you chosen The Passenger by Iggy Pop as your song choice?
It's a vibe that matches how I work—honest and unfussy—my reason is simply that it sounds good and I listen to it while I'm trading.

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A locally focused weekend program blends community chatter with live regional reporting, guest interviews, and practical segments across gardening, real estate, finance, and politics. Episodes mix on-site updates from coastal towns with neighborhood stories, festival coverage, and interviews with politicians, real estate professionals, charity organizers, and industry experts. The cadence is upbeat and community-driven, featuring live calls, local event plugs, and sponsor talk, making it useful for listeners who want actionable local insights and a friendly, solution-oriented conversation. A standout is the recurring integration of charity and community fundraising (notably EB-related efforts) with a broad mix of topics, from ferry terminal... more

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7. Dan Farley
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