The 3AW Archive.

16 March, 1988.  Keith McGowan has announced he is leaving the 3DB Breakfast show. Bert Newton dragged him in to thank him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Nov 1999:  Neil Mitchell chats to a member of Australia's armed forces who is stationed in Dili.  The chat is made all the more special when Lance Corporal Mark Wiggs' aunts Liz and Pat call in to the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's November 8th, 1994 and work has begun in Melbourne for the arrival of the Formula One Grand Prix.  Albert Park is to be the home of the Grand Prix in four months time, but some angry Melburnians are protesting.  Neil Mitchell talks to actor John Diedrich who is leading the charge. Today, 25 years later we can ask.  Was it a good or bad decision? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In the late 1970s / early 1980s before hosting Perfect Match, Greg Evans hosted a short-lived TV program called "Together Tonight".  In this story Greg takes a behind the scenes look at Melbourne's number 1 radio station (in which he himself was a key figure) 3XY.   Credit: Sourced from Youtube - Max Gregory posted the video.  Just search for "Together Tonight - 3XY Greg Evans"...

06 Nov, 1994.  Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady chat with the legendary Pee Wee Wilson from the Delltones.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the heady days of Blackers & Unca and Hinch.  This piece was put together as a tool for sales reps to help convince potential clients to advertise on the station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Nov, 1999.  It's the day before the public vote on The Australian republic referendum. It's a two-question referendum to amend the Constitution of Australia. The first question asks whether Australia should become a republic with a President appointed by Parliament.  The second question asked whether Australia should alter the Constitution to insert a preamble.  Now, on the eve of...

On May 3rd, 1979, Derryn Hinch was taken off air after breaking the "Election Blackout" laws.  But this editorial takes place over three months later after 3AW was successful in renewing it's licence.  The tribunal declared that Derryn Hinch was irresponsible.   This was his reply.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 October, 1999, Peter Landy announces his retirement from television.   In this audio, 3AW's David Hookes and Gary Lyon interview Peter about his career, and ask him his predictions for the future of AFL games being broadcast on television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a hot morning in Florida.  At Cape Kennedy sitting in seat 32 row E of the press stand was reporter Derryn Hinch for the Sydney Sun and NBS news.  The last moments ticked by....     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up there Cazaly was a hit song for Mike Brady in 1979.  It became synonymous with Australian Rules Football and now, even  40 years later we cannot imagine it not being a part of the AFL’s Grand Final entertainment. If you don’t follow Aussie Rules Football but you are Victorian you would be aware of the song.  If you do follow the footy you could probably sing it off by...

Two years after the passing of the King of Rock & Roll, Bert Newton presented a tribute show on his 3UZ morning program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy as the beautiful voice of the great John Worthy interviews Helen Reddy whilst on tour in Las Vegas with her two young children See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After almost 2 years of operation, MTR had failed to make the desired impact in the Melbourne radio market. A dispute arose between the co-owners of the station. Drive host Luke Grant was on air when the news came through that the station was closing effective immediately. The 5pm bulletin was not meant to be broadcast, but this had not been communicated to 2GB newsreader Amie Meehan who was inter...

Steve Vizard hosted mornings on the short lived MTR radio station. Here, he interviewed Daryl Somers as season one of the Hey Hey It's Saturday revival wound up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Newman was a daily regular on the Steve Price breakfast program on MTR in 2010, and 2011.  A fan of the John Doremus serial "The Passing Parade", Sam did his own interpretation on the life of Steve Price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Wikipedia: In December 2009, existing operator Pacific Star Network and Macquarie Radio Network, the owner of top rating Sydney talkback radio station 2GB, agreed to create the joint-venture "Melbourne Radio Operations Pty Ltd", to supply radio programming in the Melbourne market. In April 2010, the two signed an interim agreement to launch conservative talkback station MTR 1377—replaci...

Just prior to the two 2009 Hey Hey reunion episodes, Darryl Somers and John Blackman joined Philip Brady and Marty Fields in studio to discuss the upcoming specials. Wilbur Wilde and Red Symons also called in. Thanks to Waldo who requested that this interview be uploaded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Stan Zemanek's interesting, but turbulent year at 3AW many things happened.  This remains one of the most memorable.  The clash between Stan Zemanek and Rex Hunt. This is the third of three parts.  - The talkback callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Stan Zemanek's interesting, but turbulent year at 3AW many things happened.  This remains one of the most memorable.  The clash between Stan Zemanek and Rex Hunt. This is the second of three parts.  - Stan explains his side See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Stan Zemanek's interesting, but turbulent year at 3AW many things happened.  This remains one of the most memorable.  The clash between Stan Zemanek and Rex Hunt. This is the first of three parts.  - The fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my early years at 3AW, listening to Friday Sport with Rex Hunt and Sam Newman with Steve Price each week was a must.  It was fiery and very entertaining.   This particular episode was quite tame but they still manage to sink the boot into eachother.  I hope to find some more fiery episodes in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Rex Hunt indisposed, Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner took over this fishing show for one night only.  Rob opened with an editorial worthy of Rex himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word "legend" is used all too often.  But in terms of VFL/AFL Football it is certainly appropriate when used to describe Ron Barassi. In 2008 as Victoria celebrated 150 years of Australian Rules Football, Bruce and Phil interviewed the legend Ron Barassi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.