International Women’s Day 2026
Join us at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum this International Women’s Day, Sunday March 8 as we cap off our 40th anniversary exhibition ON AIR, by broadcasting our annual IWD program live from the Museum. Featuring performances from Hannah Schmidli and Beck Sian from 2-4pm. Timeline: 10am – 12pm – exhibition viewing / Museum open 1pm – 1.40pm […]
2026 Programming Update
Hello 3MDR Community! Happy New Year and welcome back for 2026, the International Year of the Volunteer! We had a massive year in 2025 celebrating our 40th anniversary, and we are so proud of our volunteers for their amazing contributions and top notch programs! We have a number of changes to the Program Grid to […]
Be Prepared This Summer
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: 3MDR’s 40th Birthday Podcast Series
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 […]
Special Episodes
Events
Location: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella St, Lilydale. Join us at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum this International Women’s Day, Sunday March 8 as the crew from 3MDR, Mountain District Radio cap off their 40th anniversary exhibition ON AIR, by broadcasting their annual IWD program live from the Museum. The exhibition will be available to visit on this final day from 10am with festivities […]
Location: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, VIC FREE LGBTQIA+ & Allies Community Event 18+ Presented by 3MDR, Belgrave Pride is a social networking night where local community groups can connect, and people from across the Dandenong Ranges can meet, mingle, and celebrate together. Hosted by Drag Race winner Lazy Susan DJs: Porsha + more […]
Location: Multiple locations throughout the Dandenong Ranges. See website link below for more details. Meet the Makers Hidden in the Hills! Now in its 23rd year, the iconic Dandenong Ranges Open Studios provides visitors a unique opportunity to glimpse into the artist’s inner sanctum. Over two weekends in March 2026, 47 studios will open their […]
Location: Mountain Hwy and Forest Road, The Basin, Victoria. Date & Time: I am on at 1pm on Sunday March 22nd, but the entire Basin Music Festival runs across March 20th, 21st and 22nd. Location: I am on ‘The Side Stage’ (a small acoustic stage directly adjacent to the Main Stage), but the entire Basin Music Festival is […]
Location: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, VIC DRES FUNDRAISER – LIVE MUSIC FOR A CAUSE One Day. Two stages. A stacked lineup of 18 local bands & Artists throwing down to support something bigger than all of us. This fundraiser backs DRES — supporting people at risk, experiencing homelessness, and those impacted by domestic […]
Location: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave, VIC. “Live at the Library’ is a local gig delivered in partnership with the Defrosted Events Youth Crew. Hosted in the library space, expect an intimate live music performance highlighting young musicians local to the Dandenong’s and Yarra Ranges community. Get cozy, borrow a book, and connect with your […]
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