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Thank you so much to all the wonderful supporters of community radio 3MDR! With your generosity, 3MDR exceeded its fundraising target of $20,000 during our four weeks of But Wait There’s More! radiothon campaigning. It really does warm our hearts to receive so much support for your favourite local radio station 3MDR. There’s so much […]

The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project AMRAP publishes a series of interviews with community radio presenters from around the country who love discovering and playing new Australian music. On Behind The Mic! This week, they chat with our very own Brett “Freo” Freeman, host of the Mad Mile Music Club. Named for a local stretch […]

October 22, 2024

AGM poster 2024: 2-4pm at the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club on 24 November

3MDR Annual General Meeting 2024 Sunday 24th November @ Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club – 2pm All current financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc are invited to the 2024 Annual General Meeting WHEN – Sunday 24/11/2024 at 2pm WHERE – Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club,  21-41 Alexander Ave, Upwey VIC 3158 Barefoot Bowls available from 4pm […]

“But Wait… There’s More!” 2024 Radiothon Merch We have continued the tradition of exclusive Radiothon Merch in 2024 and this year’s offerings are all retro beauties!!! Small Time Big Time are our partners once again and 3MDR vollie Freo has channeled those old school Retrovisionesque printed ads and posters from the 70s and 80s in […]

It’s 3MDR radiothon gig time and we’re fundraising for the greatest Community Radio Station in the Hills – but wait, there’s more! While you’re enjoying some signature Sooki food and drinks you’ll be entertained by 3MDR presenters and MC’s, as well as local legends The Coffins, The Wax Eaters, Trux, Lost Canoe, Deep Steve, Arrows […]

But Wait …There’s More!  PRIZES! Everyone who subscribes during this year’s Radiothon automatically goes in the draw to win some fabulous prizes!! These prizes have all been very kindly donated and 3MDR would like to say a massive Thank-You to all our donors for their awesome generosity!! 2024 Radiothon artwork by 3MDR vollie legend Freo

Your radiothon donation options (all fully tax deductible) $50 pays for one single episode of your favourite show to go to air, supporting your programming passions $100 will go towards ensuring we have the equipment we need to bring you LIVE local music from Forest Park Homestead to your ears $200 provides one month’s internet access so you […]

3MDR 97.1 supports local music, arts, cultures and the environment. We don’t just make great radio, we also support our local community, including: Local businesses Community events Local art & music Youth programs Cultural programming Community announcements Interactive programs Building community identity But Wait …There’s More! 2024 Radiothon artwork by 3MDR vollie legend Freo

What does it take to keep a community radio station on air? Running a radio station can be costly… broadcast licence fees, music licence fees, site rent & utilities, transmission site fees. But Wait …There’s More! Web hosting & streaming CBAA membership Insurance Equipment maintenance Staffing costs Insurance Training That’s why we need your help to keep […]

Welcome to 3MDR’s 2024 Radiothon Fundraiser! 16 September – 13 October Your community radio station, 3MDR 97.1fm, will be holding its annual subscription and donation drive (aka 2024 Radiothon) in September and October this year with the theme “But Wait …There’s More!” We are so excited to be celebrating our community with you but we do need your […]


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