The end of an era.  When FM radio killed off the once great 3XY.

In it's final hours of broadcasting on September 23, 1991, 3XY heard from Roxanne Bennet, Laurie Atlas, Richard Stubbs, Barry Bissel. Lee Simon, Jane Holmes, Mal Walden and Glen A Baker.

 

The end of an era.&nbsp; When FM radio killed off the once great 3XY.
In it's final hours of broadcasting on September 23, 1991, 3XY heard from Roxanne Bennet, Laurie Atlas, Richard Stubbs, Barry Bissel. Lee Simon, Jane Holmes, Mal Walden and Glen A Baker.
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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

3XY. The last hours.  23 Sep, 1991

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.

Franco Cozzo with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady - 13 July, 2008

With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016

With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016

3XY. The last hours. 23 Sep, 1991

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