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Tony Tardio

“I’m in no mind to compromise”: Tony Tardio takes his case to the Federal Court

24 June 2026 Former long-serving former 3AW newsreader Tony Tardio is taking his case to the Federal Court after Fair Work negotiations failed to reach a resolution yesterday. Tardio has told the Herald Sun (subscription required) he will pursue what he deserves, claiming his employment was terminated while he was on sick leave after 43 years of service…. Read More

Fair Work action as news legend Tony Tardio exits 3AW after 30 years

15 January 2026 Tony Tardio – one of Australia’s longest-serving and most respected radio newsreaders – has reportedly lodged action with the Fair Work Commission – after being shown the door at Melbourne talk station 3AW. 66 year-old Tardio – a news veteran of more than four decades – has not been heard on-air since December. According to… Read More