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From Selby Community House We are so pleased to finally be able to share some positive news regarding the future of Selby Community House. After many incredibly difficult months following the sudden closure of our building in December due to extensive termite-related structural damage, Yarra Ranges Council has now formally confirmed that the Selby Community […]
From CBAA New national research has highlighted the significant cultural, social and economic contribution community radio makes to Australian music, artists and local music communities across the country. Launched today at the VMDO Music Data & Insights Summit, the report Community Radio and Australian Music: Building the Music Media Ecosystem examines the value and Social Return on Investment (SROI) of Australia’s network of […]
Will from Community Ngulu, alongside fellow Belgrave Survival Day committee member Amber, have joined the National Walk for Truth to deliver an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for a national truth-telling process. They joined the Naarm and Wagga Wagga legs and are in Ngunnawal Country this week for the final part of the […]
A space to celebrate the creatives of tomorrow, today. …is brought to you by the talented and passionate Media students of RMIT University. Tomorrow is coming. From the 2nd to the 4th of June you can celebrate the creatives of tomorrow today. Opening at ACMI, Tomorrow Fest is exhibiting the works from 13 unique RMIT […]
“Two synths, One drum kit” Melbourne powerhouse duo Sweet Nothing are playing a special National Volunteers Week live gig on Saturday 23rd May, from 5-6pm, just for 3MDR’s awesome volunteers. Tune in via 97.1FM, 3mdr.com or the Community Radio Plus app. And then join us as an audience member when they play […]
Put Wednesday 13th May 7pm in your diary and get comfy in your favourite listening place to tune into the very first episode of our newest show ‘Revolver’: A weekly rotation of 4 distinct shows under one umbrella. Welcome to Revolver, a weekly radio show on 3MDR 97.1FM built around a rotating line-up of hosts, […]
Pete from The Zealot’s Picnic will be hosting a Live To Air Parlour Gig featuring: Boggle! “Boggle is what Boggle does: Baritone saxophone, synth, guitar, drums, weirdness, wildness, wilderness, light and heavy, dark and steady, controlled chaos for the senses. With their debut LP out as of November ’25, Boggle has been taking stages by […]
Hello! Michelle here, your new Station Manager. I wanted to send out a big hello and introduce myself for those who don’t know me. I am so excited to be back at 3MDR after a bit of a break from the station. I started my journey with 3MDR in (from memory) late 2006 when I […]
3MDR’s Battle of the Bands Final takes place on Friday 17 April at the GEM Theatre, Emerald, as part of the 2026 PAVED Festival. Four bands go head-to-head. Mister Co. Montague Street Bridge. Soldiers Road. Zeitgeist Riders. Funk/soul versus indie grit versus alternative pop versus folk. It promises to be an exciting and entertaining night […]
We are very excited to announce that Michelle Gearon will be stepping into the role of Station Manager, commencing next week! Michelle brings an exciting mix of community radio experience, fundraising expertise and community passion through organisations such as Wildlife Victoria and PBS. Importantly, Michelle is already part of the 3MDR family – as a […]
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