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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 […]
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 […]
3MDR is seeking a new Station Manager (full time) in 2026. The Station Manager is a leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day operations that keep 3MDR on the air. This position reports directly to the Committee of Management and leads a team of 1 part-time staff and 100 volunteers. As well as the day-to-day operations, […]
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 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 […]
‘Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll Music – Ghost Rider Has Seen It All!’ By John Weeks – 9 November, 2025 “From the Dawn of the 50s, and to the Twilight of the 60s” – that is the description of the music format of the radio show, The Golden Age of Rock’n’Roll, broadcast on […]
Congratulations to everyone who received a prize in this year’s Radiothon – and a huge thanks to everyone who subscribed during our fundraiser month to help keep us on air! Belgrave book barn $50 voucher Christian V from Endeavour Hills Burrinja 2 x show double passes 2025 season Michelle W from Kallista Jason C from […]
Join us for the final event in 3MDR’s 40th birthday calendar! The launch of our oral history podcast and an archival exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. ON AIR celebrates the proud history of community radio 3MDR, Mountain District Radio. 3MDR was founded in 1983 after the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires […]
3MDR Annual General Meeting 2025 All current financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc are invited to the 2025 Annual General Meeting WHEN – Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 2pm WHERE – Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club, 21-41 Alexander Ave, Upwey VIC 3158 Barefoot Bowls available from 4pm $10pm 2025 Candidate Nomination Form 2025 […]
After an incredible 33 years presenting the weekly Greek language program ‘Welcome to Greece’, 3MDR veteran broadcaster George Tsakiridis is hanging up the headphones to spend more time with his family. George’s loyal listeners will miss their weekly dose of Greek music on 3MDR. We are incredibly grateful to George for all his years of […]
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