ON AIR: 3MDR’s 40th Birthday Podcast Launch
Written by 3MDR on October 28, 2025
Join us for the final event in 3MDR’s 40th birthday calendar! The launch of our oral history podcast and an archival exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.
ON AIR celebrates the proud history of community radio 3MDR, Mountain District Radio. 3MDR was founded in 1983 after the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires – with members of the community coming together through adversity. In 1985 3MDR received their full broadcasting licence and ever since, this volunteer-powered station has been championing local artists, community groups, and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.
ON AIR is presented in partnership with 3MDR 97.1fm, Burrinja Cultural Centre and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum:
OPENING NIGHT: 6pm Thurs 27th November – Burrinja
EXHIBITION: 27 Nov 2025 – 8 March 2026 – Burrinja
EXHIBITION: 13 Dec 2025 – 8 March 2026 – Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
CLOSING EVENT: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum tbc
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