It was 1993, Ross and Dean took off on holidays and were replaced on 3AW breakfast by Greg Evans and Sam Newman.  
With the academy award nominees being announced, they asked their producer to call Bill Collins.  
It didn't quite go to plan.

It was 1993, Ross and Dean took off on holidays and were replaced on 3AW breakfast by Greg Evans and Sam Newman.&nbsp;&nbsp; With the academy award nominees being announced, they asked their producer to call Bill Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp; It didn't quite go to plan.

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians.
Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians. Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

The 3AW Archive.

The 3AW Archive

3AW Sam Newman & Greg Evans  call Bill Collins, 1993

With the recent retirement of the great broadcaster and writer Phillip Adams, here's a little flashback of his time at 3AW in 1978. 
Here's some edited highlights from 8.30am on January 20th 1978 when Phillip was joined by Celebrity Chef Peter Russell Clarke.  Phillip turned the conversation to Peter's colourful father.

With the recent retirement of the great broadcaster and writer Phillip Adams, here's a little flashback of his time at 3AW in 1978. Here's some edited highlights from 8.30am on January 20th 1978 when Phillip was joined by Celebrity Chef Peter Russell Clarke.  Phillip turned the conversation to Peter's colourful father.

Phillip Adams with Peter Russell-Clarke re Peter's father - 1978

On June 18th, 2013, I interviewed Malcolm Stuart for my ongoing 3AW History project. Here, in his own words, Malcolm tells the story of how he became 3AW's longest serving contributor/employee. - Simon Owens

On June 18th, 2013, I interviewed Malcolm Stuart for my ongoing 3AW History project. Here, in his own words, Malcolm tells the story of how he became 3AW's longest serving contributor/employee. - Simon Owens

How Malcolm Stuart came to join 3AW

Only in Melbourne could an immigrant with broken english and a furniture store go on to become a legend and icon.   Franco Cozzo won the hearts of Melburnians.  He passed away on 20 Dec, 2023.  Here is how we remember him.

Only in Melbourne could an immigrant with broken english and a furniture store go on to become a legend and icon.   Franco Cozzo won the hearts of Melburnians.  He passed away on 20 Dec, 2023.  Here is how we remember him.

3AW Sam Newman & Greg Evans call Bill Collins, 1993

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