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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 businesses, creatives and musicians along the way.

Over 24 episodes we will hear from current and former 3MDR members, staff, volunteers, members of the community, musicians, and more! Plus archival recordings and live music going all the way back to the 80s.

The interviews in this podcast were conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.

Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.

Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation

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EPISODE 6: Broadcasting Diverse Voices
Narrated by Con Kalamaras
Dedicated to Shiromal Boyagama, Angelo Mazzone and Zeljko aka Jack Jakupec

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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EPISODE 6: Broadcasting Diverse Voices
Narrated by Con Kalamaras
Dedicated to Shiromal Boyagama, Angelo Mazzone and Zeljko aka Jack Jakupec

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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]]> full 1 6 3MDR 11d895d3-f344-4d11-9962-b405016c0d66 ede33757-e659-4e1c-960d-b40a00561ed1 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:12:40 +0000 3601 https://omny.fm/shows/random-acts/random-acts-podcast-2026-3-7 Early Warning System Early Warning System ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 5. Early Warning System
Narrated by Tanya Steele
Dedicated to Jennifer Lindroth, Graham Lindroth and Genevieve Erin

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

More about the Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKUzpJ7QVc

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EPISODE 5. Early Warning System
Narrated by Tanya Steele
Dedicated to Jennifer Lindroth, Graham Lindroth and Genevieve Erin

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

More about the Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKUzpJ7QVc

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EPISODE 4. Let Me Show You Where It’s At
Narrated by Amanda Freeman
Dedicated to Greg and Judith Heenan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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EPISODE 4. Let Me Show You Where It’s At
Narrated by Amanda Freeman
Dedicated to Greg and Judith Heenan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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]]> full 1 4 3MDR a868e227-3944-4530-be5d-b3f7016c6f6c 8b7ffd52-6d04-4d21-a717-b40a00561e7c Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:16:20 +0000 3600 https://omny.fm/shows/random-acts/random-acts-podcast-2026-2-21 Selby Folk Club 1986 Selby Folk Club 1986 ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Club 1986
Narrated by Tina Nabb
Dedicated to Jocelyn Aytan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


More about Selby Community House
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EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Club 1986
Narrated by Tina Nabb
Dedicated to Jocelyn Aytan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


More about Selby Community House
https://www.selbyhouse.org.au/selby-podcast/

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EPISODE 2: Turn the Tape Over
Narrated by Phil Ruck
Dedicated to Jim Baxter

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


Artwork by @getting_petty

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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EPISODE 2: Turn the Tape Over
Narrated by Phil Ruck
Dedicated to Jim Baxter

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


Artwork by @getting_petty

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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]]> full 1 2 3MDR de10fa0f-de0a-4c85-a73c-b3e9016c73e9 532016bc-c6ca-40e9-910d-b40a00561f49 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:18:52 +0000 3600 https://omny.fm/shows/random-acts/random-acts-podcast-2026-2-7 To Educate and Inform To Educate and Inform ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 1. To Educate and Inform
Narrated by Ben Langdon
Dedicated to Rob Freethy

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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EPISODE 1. To Educate and Inform
Narrated by Ben Langdon
Dedicated to Rob Freethy

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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