It's Sunday afternoon in Melbourne in 1986, days after the Russell St Bombing.  Derek Balantyne has just finished his 1pm-6pm program and David Mann is about to take the microphone for the next three hours.  A 22 year old Newsreader named Brett McLeod reads the 6pm bulletin....

It's Sunday afternoon in Melbourne in 1986, days after the Russell St Bombing.&nbsp; Derek Balantyne has just finished his 1pm-6pm program and David Mann is about to take the microphone for the next three hours.&nbsp; A 22 year old Newsreader named Brett McLeod reads the 6pm bulletin....

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3AW Brett McLeod News Bulletin 30 Mar 1986

Today’s random reel to reel tape. John Farnham interview recorded on 23 Dec 1975 and played on air on Christmas Day in 1975.  50 years ago. This tape has not been heard since that day.

Today&rsquo;s random reel to reel tape. John Farnham interview recorded on 23 Dec 1975 and played on air on Christmas Day in 1975.&nbsp; 50 years ago. This tape has not been heard since that day.

Johnny Farnham with Muriel Cooper Christmas Special

On 03 Feb, 2004 Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady phoned Allan Moffatt to congratulate him on becoming an Australian citizen.  Bruce and Phil were at an outside broadcast when they put the call through.  This four minute chat shows the great sense of humour that Allan Moffatt had.  Many people are paying tribute by recounting stories from his amazing career.  But it's also great to know he was a fabulous guy as well.

On 03 Feb, 2004 Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady phoned Allan Moffatt to congratulate him on becoming an Australian citizen.&nbsp; Bruce and Phil were at an outside broadcast when they put the call through.&nbsp; This four minute chat shows the great sense of humour that Allan Moffatt had.&nbsp; Many people are paying tribute by recounting stories from his amazing career.&nbsp; But it's also great to know he was a fabulous guy as well.

The great sense of humour of Allan Moffat 

With the passing of John Laws, I thought it worthwhile posting this to demonstrate what set him apart from all others.  When Rolf Harris hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, John took the time to explain to this caller why Rolf Harris paintings weren't wanted.  Any other talkback show host would have dismissed the caller very quickly. Warning - it may be a little offensive to some ears.

With the passing of John Laws, I thought it worthwhile posting this to demonstrate what set him apart from all others.&nbsp; When Rolf Harris hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, John took the time to explain to this caller why Rolf Harris paintings weren't wanted.&nbsp; Any other talkback show host would have dismissed the caller very quickly. Warning - it may be a little offensive to some ears.

3AW Brett McLeod News Bulletin 30 Mar 1986

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