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End of financial year is here! What better time to make a donation to 3MDR. Community Radio 3MDR is dedicated to Community Engaged Broadcasting and to vigorously supporting local music, arts, cultures and the environment. Something for Everyone! Our presenters are passionate about broadcasting and are actively involved in the community. There is a program for all tastes […]
We have some very sad news to share, that one of our own passed last week. Ann Creber was part of the 3MDR family for over 13 years and will be sorely missed – she touched the lives of many in this community with her huge creative talent, her relentless hunger for knowledge, and her […]
Over the course of Term 2, we had 10 students from grades 3-6 at Upwey South Primary School visit us once a week to learn the craft of making radio. Their debut broadcast went to air on Weds 21st June during our “Fresh Air” segment. This episode was produced by Tal, April, Nathan, Isabel, Xavier, […]
We have another new show!!! Swell Dames is on from 12noon – 1pm Fridays and sees the return of Dale Blair to the mic, along with buddy Ross Schnioffsky. The show celebrates female singers from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and many contemporary artists continue to pay homage to the great singers and songs of […]
Hills Community Focus is a new publication connecting communities of the Dandenong Ranges. The inaugural digital edition of the magazine features an interview with 3MDR Station Manager Nat Grant, along with information about lots of local happenings, images, and information for our health and the environment. Check it out here.
Hello 3MDR Community!! We’ve got a few more programming updates for you!! Retirements Independent Country: After 22 years on air, Wal Adams has decided to hang up his headphones. A few of Wal’s highlights from his time on air include: Broadcasting with Smiley, Michael Day, Denver, Margaret, Sandra & Andy Sneddon. Doing a 14 hour […]
We are SO excited to announce that we have another new show starting!!! Introducing ‘Brassed Off’ with Mark Gardner – Fridays at 6pm!! Mark has a history of presenting at 3WBC & Southern FM and has recently completed 3MDR’s brand new presenter training course and submitted his pilot, which was approved by our Programming Committee. […]
From Yarra Ranges Council: Today marks the second anniversary of the devastating 2021 storm that hit our community. The impacts of the storm were widespread, with more than 200 properties damaged, more than 25,000 trees falling, and many residents left without power or internet for weeks. To this day, the impacts continue to be felt […]
Local MP Daniela De Martino dropped by 3MDR 97.1 FM to deliver some fabulous news last week!! $50,000 in funding!! You might remember Daniela promised this funding at our Garden Party last year and we’re delighted to have it announced for the upcoming budget! From Daniela: “Community radio is vitally important for our local artists […]
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