3MDR News

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. […]

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 […]

The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association (EDRA) recognises the vital role & services our community groups provide in the local community and the limited opportunity available to showcase our groups and to help attract volunteers. In support of our Community Groups & to build stronger connections between our local community networks, EDRA received a 2022-2023 Cardinia Council Festival […]

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We are SO excited to announce that we have a new show starting!!! Introducing ‘The Big Note’ with Cameron J Stephen – Wednesdays at 10am!! Cameron has recently completed 3MDR’s brand new presenter training course and submitted his pilot, which was approved by our Programming Committee. Here’s a bit about Cameron’s show: Plato told us […]

We have some sad news folks… Dap from Waking The Neighbours has broadcast his final show 🙁 It’s the final show!!! Tonight from 8pm on 3MDR 97.1 FM I’ll be spinning 2 hours of the rockinest Aussie tracks. Thanks to all the bands, artists and listeners who have supported the show over the years. It’s been a […]

With Nat starting in the Station Manager role, Phil will be wrapping up his time in the 3MDR office on Monday 30th January. To celebrate Phil’s most excellent time as our Station Manager, for over ten years, we are holding a casual get together at The Fat Goat on Saturday 4th February, from 5pm. We […]

We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Nat to our wonderful community radio station. 3MDR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nat Grant to the position of Station Manager. Following a rigorous recruitment process, the 3MDR Committee of Management determined Nat is the ideal person to lead the station into the future. 3MDR […]

As we see in the new year we have some sad news to share with the extended 3MDR family. John Beauchamp aka JB, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday 5th January. JB was a mighty fine friend and contributor to community radio 3MDR and 3BBR with his weekly 3 hour  Korniest Show, filled […]