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ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
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.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 6: Broadcasting Diverse Voices Narrated by Con Kalamaras Dedicated to Shiromal Boyagama, Angelo Mazzone and Zeljko aka Jack Jakupec Welcome to 3MDR&rsquo;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.

Broadcasting Diverse Voices

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

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&rsquo;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

Early Warning System

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
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.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 4. Let Me Show You Where It&rsquo;s At Narrated by Amanda Freeman Dedicated to Greg and Judith Heenan Welcome to 3MDR&rsquo;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.

Let Me Show You Where It’s At

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
https://www.selbyhouse.org.au/selby-podcast/

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Club 1986 Narrated by Tina Nabb Dedicated to Jocelyn Aytan Welcome to 3MDR&rsquo;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/

Selby Folk Club 1986

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 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

ON AIR is 3MDR&rsquo;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 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

On Air: 40 Years of 3MDR

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