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In 1984 a young muso in Melbourne, with a newfound confidence, felt it was time to break out and take a solo billing. “Michael Charles” wrote, recorded, released, and promoted his music while touring across Australia. In 1989, a turning point in his life and career came in the form of an invitation to appear […]
Dear 3MDR community, Happy New Year! We hope you are all well and rested heading into 2024. We are excited to share some updates to the 3MDR grid: Bealy is back! Little Wing – 5pm Weds Graham ‘Bealy’ Beal has been involved with 3MDR for over 20 years and we’re thrilled to have […]
Danny’s got a song That he he brings along Always the same one, But that’s Danny’s song. Will Lebihan, Danny’s Song My favourite alt country rockers have dropped their sixth album in as many years of the bands existence. We’ve previously reviewed three of the single releases off this superb album entitled Sunshine State (Jay, May Day and A Flower […]
Mitch’s final single release off his double album was the title track Plug It In. Acoustically it ain’t, but there’s another version where it’s powered up. Of course it’s another cracker. Funny, having been more connected to his acoustic versions with his earlier releases, the last couple I’ve really identified with the electrified variety. Not sure why […]
The 3MDR office will be closed from Monday, 25 December and will reopen on Tuesday, 2 January. As always, some presenters will be taking a well earned break over this period and into January. Be aware that our programming might sound a little different to usual. Please have a safe holiday and we look forward to a brilliant 2024. […]
Dear extended 3MDR family, It’s been such a great year for us, with live music fully up and running again on a weekly basis. We ran 3 presenter training courses and have 8 new programs in the grid. The station was buzzing with work experience and VCAL students as well as the Upwey South Primary […]
Now I don’t know but I’ve been told. The poet’s fate is in the words they roll. To carry that weight is a mighty load. It’s a precious cargo on a lonesome road Bill Jackson, Precious Cargo Bill Jackson and Kerryn Tolhurst have crafted an album of the highest quality in ‘1965’, a seminal year […]
Our local community is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. Understanding your level of risk is the first step in knowing what to do before and during a fire. By recognising and understanding your risk environment this will also help you to start preparing your property for fire and know what […]
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is here and Friends, we know how you love your local community radio station AND the environment. 3MDR is an official donation partner with Visy!! Here’s all you need to make a return & donate to 3MDR:
The Infinite Dial study for 2023 is out and Australia leads the world in digital audio listening again. Around 81% of the total population in Australia aged 12+ are listening to digital audio monthly, up from 78% in 2022. While over in the U.S., 75% are listening monthly, according to the most recent study […]
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