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Everyone who subscribes during Radiothon goes into our amazing prize draw! Local businesses have generously donated prizes to help make Radiothon special. There is over $3,200 worth of prizes up for grabs, so make sure you subscribe during Radiothon! General Prizes: One of ten $50 vouchers from Captain Stomp Records! One of two double […]
Join Ron King and the 3MDR team for a very special LIVE Radiothon version of An Acoustic Companion at the Upwey Belgrave RSL. Saturday 12th September from 11am – 6pm. Click here to book your spot! Featuring: Mast Gully Fellers Possum (solo) Baker and Bunn Deviation Beyond the Sea Possum in the Roof Weathered Heads […]
Dear 3MDR community I am writing to let you know about some staffing changes that are happening at 3MDR. After almost 13 years, Ren has decided that it is time to step down from her role as Engagement Coordinator. While this is very sad news, Ren will remain as a valued 3MDR presenter on The […]
A collection of 3MDR shows who celebrated NAIDOC Week 2026 | 5-12 July 50 Years of Deadly For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are. Fifty […]
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Hello 3MDR listeners, This is your Program Coordinator Celeste checking in with the latest programming news. The year is flying by and we have had a few shake-ups to the program grid since my last update in late January. We have had a flurry of new presenters submit show proposals following our last training session in March. We have […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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