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.
Latest episodes
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18 min
From the archives: Neil Mitchell's 2015 interview with Neale Daniher
Following the death of AFL legend Neale Daniher, we're revisiting a 2015 interview he did with Neil Mitchell discussing his terminal MND diagnosis, and rallying the public behind t…
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53 min
Johnny Farnham with Muriel Cooper Christmas Special
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 d…
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4 min
The great sense of humour of Allan Moffat
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 p…
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7 min
John Laws speaks to a caller about Rolf Harris
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,…
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20 min
Geoff Manion in studio as Conway Twitty records an album in April 1972
American Country Music Legend Conway Twitty recorded an album between 01 and 24 April 1972 at Bradley's Barn. The album was titled "I Can't Stop Loving You" Australian Radio Person…
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8 min
Phillip Adams with Peter Russell-Clarke 20 Jan, 1978
With the passing of Peter Russell-Clarke I wanted to share this amazing piece of history. Peter was, as we all know, a much loved, colourful television personility. But here in thi…
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2 min
Throwback Thursday - Derryn Hinch Early Editorial on Breakfast with Darren and Unca
October 8, 1987. Each Day, Derryn Hinch would do an early tease of what was to come on his program during the Darren James and Uncle Roy Breakfast ProgramSee omnystudio.com/listene…
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6 min
Throwback Thursday - Darren James and Uncle Roy Around the Grounds Segment
Darren James and Uncle Roy tease the 1987 Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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51 min
Throwback Thursday - Mark Day celebrates 20 years of the Australian Newspaper - 13 July, 1984
On Friday 13th July, 1984, Mark Day dedicated his 3AW Drive program to celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Australian Newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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5 min
4pm News Bulletin from Friday 13 July, 1984 - Read by Jane Holmes
Apropos of nothing. Here's 3AW's lovely Jane Holmes reading a news bulletin on Friday 13th July, 1984 The voice at the very beginning is Muriel Cooper See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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20 min
Clive Robertson with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady - 19 July, 1992
Clive Robertson passed away in December 2024 aged 78. In later years from his home in the Blue Mountains he used to to listen to Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady, often emailing th…
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8 min
Phillip Adams with Peter Russell-Clarke re Peter's father - 1978
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 Jan…
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3 min
How Malcolm Stuart came to join 3AW
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 contribu…
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9 min
Franco Cozzo with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady - 13 July, 2008
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 D…
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5 h 24
Tony Moclair's first Middawn - 22 Aug, 2016
With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 min
Ron Barassi with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady 12 Aug, 2007
With the passing of Australia's biggest name in football on Saturday 16th Feb, it's our pleasure to share with you this chat between Bruce, Phil and Ron Barassi.See omnystudio.com/…
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8 min
John Blackman and Uncle Roy Promo discussing the 1986 station line up
Written for John and Bruce to record in character(s). This piece was use by sales to woo potential clientsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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17 min
Ralphe Rickman with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady - 1993
On Sunday May 07, former 3AW star Ralphe Rickman passed away. Here's an interview Philip and Bruce did with Ralphe in 1993See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3 min
Ormsby Wilkins with Barry Humphries and Dame Edna Everage
Whilst on assignment to Hong Kong, Ormsby Wilkins bumped into some friends.. Date Unknown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13 min
Dame Edna Everage with Philip Brady and Simon Owens - 13 Oct, 2019
Dame Edna was kind enough to join Philip and Simon for a chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.