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As we enter Summer, it’s now the time to think about being prepared for emergencies in all their shapes and sizes. We know it can be difficult to find the time and mental space to be proactive about being prepared for emergencies, but it really is essential for all residents and visitors to our broadcast […]
ON AIR is 3MDR’s 40th Birthday Podcast Series, an EPIC oral history project celebrating the history of Mountain District Radio. ON AIR celebrates the 40th anniversary of 3MDR 97.1fm. Established in response to need following the Ash Wednesday bushfires, 3MDR has been a stalwart of the community for the past four decades, supporting local […]
Congratulations to everyone who received a prize in this year’s Radiothon – and a huge thanks to everyone who subscribed during our fundraiser month to help keep us on air! Belgrave book barn $50 voucher Christian V from Endeavour Hills Burrinja 2 x show double passes 2025 season Michelle W from Kallista Jason C from […]
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 […]
3MDR Annual General Meeting 2025 All current financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc are invited to the 2025 Annual General Meeting WHEN – Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 2pm WHERE – Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club, 21-41 Alexander Ave, Upwey VIC 3158 Barefoot Bowls available from 4pm $10pm 2025 Candidate Nomination Form 2025 […]
After an incredible 33 years presenting the weekly Greek language program ‘Welcome to Greece’, 3MDR veteran broadcaster George Tsakiridis is hanging up the headphones to spend more time with his family. George’s loyal listeners will miss their weekly dose of Greek music on 3MDR. We are incredibly grateful to George for all his years of […]
From Music Australia: Make it count and participate in the The Bass Line – Edition 2. In June 2025, Music Australia released The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia’s Music Industry. The Bass Line provided the first comprehensive measure of the economic contribution of Australia’s music industry, bringing together hundreds of thousands of […]
Hey 3MDR Family, You did it! You helped us reach (and then some) our 2025 Radiothon fundraising target. THANK YOU to everyone who subscribed, donated, and shared the 3MDR love over the last 4 weeks – we couldn’t have done it without you. Our final tally is $21,604.75, a little over our goal […]
The Big Gig returns to celebrate 3MDR 97.1fm’s 40th year of independent community broadcasting!! Come and join the celebration at Elevation Bar & Restaurant in Emerald on Saturday 15th November, where seven scintillating acts will rock your socks off!! Playing live are: Geoff Achison, Michael Charles, Conquerer Root, Lloyd Spiegel Trio, Opelousas, Mast Gully Fellers, & The […]
Join Ron King and the 3MDR team for a very special LIVE radiothon version of An Acoustic Companion at the Upwey Belgrave RSL on Saturday 4th October from 11am to 1pm. 1 Mast Gully Rd, Upwey VIC 3158 Featuring performances from Dave Diprose and Greg Hunt, Alluvium, and the Weathered Heads. This event is free […]
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