Introducing the Foothills Festival - “Sunday Sounds” - a day of live music on the lawn at Upwey South Reserve. A fun day out celebrating our wonderful township and the people within it.

Sunday 27th February 11am - 4pm at Upwey South Reserve (next to Upwey South Tennis Club) Eloera Street, Upwey South.

Enjoy live music from local musicians and 3MDR DJs spinning tunes on the decks at The Fat Goat pop up bar. Relax on your picnic rug with tasty treats from Digging for Fire & Drinks with Myrtle, or a good ol’ sausage sizzle fundraiser with Upwey CFA.

Children can have their pick of activities from adventuring with Upwey Guides to woodworking & craft, or a hit of tennis with Coaches from Upwey South Tennis Club.

Walk, scoot, or ride the Upwey RSL shuttle bus (pickup points to be announced).

Please register* for your free tickets via >> THIS LINK <<

Thanks to Upwey Community Group and their sponsors Yarra Ranges Council & Upwey Community Bank, 3MDR and all the volunteers enthusiastically working to make this event happen.

We're nearly back to all systems go for our 2022 on air programs, give or take the odd period of iso, and there have been a couple of changes to the grid.

Jo from Heart Hour is moving up North, so her regular program has been retired... However, she has promised a special or two once she's settled in, so keep an ear out for those.

RockBottomRadio has seen the return of Marko... And he and Luke have moved to 10pm Thursday nights, with a longer two hour show.  So, be sure to stay tuned after Do Your Thing with Daniel for aural delights from all over the musical spectrum, with a focus on local emerging musicians.

SideTracks has expanded to two hours, following RockBottomRadio moving timeslots, and John can't wait to expand his weekly offering!! He's got some great ideas for new content... You'll need to tune in from 3pm on a Wednesday arvo, so you don't miss a thing!

We're hoping to have our new training modules set up towards the middle of the year, so we'll look forward to announcing some new shows and presenters then.

If you have any feedback about 3MDR's programming, please don't hesitate to email our Programming Committee via programming@3mdr.com

Emerald / Monbulk Wildlife Shelter is our final Community Group to be awarded a FREE month of On Air Announcements, as part of a COVID-19 Recovery Project funded by Yarra Ranges Council.

"Emerald / Monbulk Wildlife Shelter has been caring for orphaned and injured wildlife for over 30 years.   
Carol and her team of volunteers care for between 40 and 60 animals on any given day!
There are always a number of baby animals that require around the clock care with Carol feeding them through the night.

If you'd like to donate to support Carol's rehabilitation work at the shelter or just learn how to check a pouch and what to do if you find injured wildlife in the hills, check out Emerald / Monbulk Wildlife Shelter on Instagram or Facebook... Or better yet, donate to the Shelter's Go Fund Me."

​The 3MDR Committee of Management, in conjunction with our fantastic staff members Phil and Ren, have recently started planning for 3MDR's future, through a strategic planning process that happens every 3 or 4 years.  Central to this process is gathering and considering the views of our members, volunteers, sponsors, subscribers, as well as listeners and community members in our licence area.  
 
With a highly successful Radiothon completed, and a bit of a breather, it's time to launch the  >> 3MDR Listening Survey <<.   We invite you, your family and friends, to share your listening preferences and why you love community radio, regardless of whether or not you are a regular 3MDR listener.  We are seeking the views of anyone living in our licence area, which stretches from Mt Evelyn in the north, to Pakenham in the south, and from Yellingbo in the east, to Boronia in the west.   
 
If you do have a connection to 3MDR, we'd love to hear your views about our programming, volunteer support, the benefits of membership, and the value of sponsorship, and more.
 
It will take just 10 minutes of your time.  Your time is invaluable to us.
 
And please forward this message through your networks, colleagues and family members.
 
There is 3MDR prize pack for one lucky survey respondent.
 
Thank-you!
 
The 3MDR Committee of Management

Selby Community House is excited to announce SELBY mini FEST on Saturday 4th December, from 3-7pm at Selby Community House.
 
The carpark will be filled with a food and craft market, there will be live music co-ordinated by Selby Folk Club & 3MDR in the amphitheatre, roving circus performers, wine and beer available (to over 18s), FREE barista coffee, children’s activities and an official unveiling of Selby’s own (and the world’s first climbable) DIPROTODON.

As you will be aware, this comes with certain rules. The main one being that all Staff & Patrons MUST be double vaccinated.  
Whilst Selby Community House don’t make the rules, in order to open they have to follow them.  So on attending, you will be required to sign-in with proof of your vaccination status, preferably through the State Government app on arrival.
If you think this may offend you in anyway, The House ask that you respect their staff and those around you and skip the festival this year.
Selby Community House appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation and hope that going forward we can all enjoy their little festival with our community!

Attention all lovers of live n local blues music!!!
​
The Bell Real Estate Delta Blues Breakout! is bringing live music back to the Emerald RSL on Saturday 11th December from 2-10pm

With 6 bands across 2 stages you won't want to miss out on the return of live music at the Emerald RSL.

An outstanding line up featuring Blues Roulettes, Anna Scionti, Mike Elrington, Louis King & The Majestics, Kevin Buckingham Band and Jarrod Shaw will be sure to please all blues music lovers.

Tickets are only $30 with all proceeds going to the artists who have been heavily impacted by the pandemic.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - ​www.trybooking.com/events/landing/824722

​As per RSL House policy, this is a CovidSafe event - QR Check In, Covid Vaccination evidence and density limits apply.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dear financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc., 3MDR would like to invite all members to the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Wednesday 24th November 2021 7:15pm (online). The health and safety of our members is extremely important. Due to the COVID-19 crisis and the restrictions on large gatherings that are still in place in Victoria, the AGM will be held virtually via Zoom. 
 3MDR’s Rules of Association allow for the use of technology in conducting AGMs (see Part 4, Section 35), and Incorporated Associations have been given permission by Consumer Affairs Victoria to conduct virtual meetings in 2020/21. We are also following advice from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia regarding holding online AGMs.
 Meeting will open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Use this link to register for the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-mpqTMtHtDCrKjrbrzVthrsXojhnYA6 
 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 You do not need a Zoom account to participate in this meeting. If you have any concerns or questions about accessing the meeting please contact secretary@3mdr.com prior to the meeting.
 AGENDA:

1. Confirm the minutes of the 2020 AGM held on 19th November 2021.
   
2. To receive and consider the President and Treasurer’s Annual Report of the Committee of Management on the activities of the Association during the preceding financial year.
   
3. To receive and consider the Financial Statements of the Association for the preceding financial year.
   
4. To elect members of the Committee.
   

 VOTING
If a vote is required, a ballot will be held via an anonymous online form. 
To verify your membership for voting purposes, you will be provided with a unique code. 
Voting codes will be sent out by the Secretary in a separate email. 
Votes will be counted on the night of the AGM by the Returning Officer. 
The Returning Officer will not have access to information regarding which code belongs to which member, to protect anonymity.  
 Proxy voting
Financial members of the Association have the right to appoint another financial member as a proxy for the AGM.

A form appointing a proxy must be given to the Returning Officer of the meeting before or at the commencement of the meeting. A form appointing a proxy sent by post or electronically is of no effect unless it is received by the Association no later than 24 hours before the commencement of the meeting.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations for positions on the Committee of Management are open. Nominations can be submitted to the Returning Officer via office@3mdr.com. 


The below listed documents have been emailed to all financial members on 9th November 2021.  Please contact 3MDR if you haven't received the emailed AGM invitation to access the documents.

2020 AGM Minutes
2021 Nomination & Proxy forms
President's Report
Treasurer's Report
Station Manager's Report
2020/21 FY Financial Review
 Please RSVP to secretary@3mdr.com by Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
 If you have any questions or concerns, please email secretary@3mdr.com or call the station during business hours.
 Kind regards,
 Rachel Nendick
3MDR Secretary