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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 […]
‘Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll Music – Ghost Rider Has Seen It All!’ By John Weeks – 9 November, 2025 “From the Dawn of the 50s, and to the Twilight of the 60s” – that is the description of the music format of the radio show, The Golden Age of Rock’n’Roll, broadcast on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to 3MDR’s 2025 Radiothon Fundraiser! “I Want My MDR” 🗓 12 September – 10 October 2025 Inspired by the iconic Dire Straits song of 1985, this year’s Radiothon celebrates the power of community radio and what it means to truly own your station. Because 3MDR isn’t just on the air—it’s yours. Why Subscribe? Every […]
💻 TICKETS HERE – Snag yours before they’re GONE! HEY PARTY PEOPLE! Ready to crank it up to ELEVEN?! 3MDR’s 2025 RADIOTHON FUNDRAISER is coming in hot, and we’re throwing an EPIC LAUNCH PARTY to blow the roof off! 📍 Sooki Lounge – Friday 12th September 🕕 6PM ’til MIDNIGHT – That’s six solid […]
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