The 3AW Archive.

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 the inaugural Freeze at the G. Image: Quinn Rooney/Getty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Personality Geoff Manion was in studio for a session as Conway recorded Unchanging Love, and White Lightning. There are five segments to thi Seg 1 Janine Walker (wife of Bill Walker) interviewed by Geoff ManionJanine is one of the "Nashville Sound Quartet". Interview is recorded at Bradley's Barn - The recording studio owned and run by Owen Bradley who is also producing the album. Seg 2 - Conway Twitty at Bradley's Barn recording the song Unchanging Love as Geoff Manion walks freely around the studio commentating whilst hearing close-ups of the various instruments. Seg 3 - Conway Twitty being interviewed by Geoff Manion Seg 4 - Radio host identified as John from WSM radio being interviewed by Geoff Manion Seg 5 - Conway Twitty at Bradley's Barn recording the song White Lightning (Pig Sooie) For more information about this recording…

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 this clip when talking to Philip Adams, on 20 Jan, 1978, he revealed three amazing stories about his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James and Uncle Roy tease the 1987 Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 for privacy information.

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 the pair corrections. With his passing we thought it fitting to post this interview from 1992 when he appeared with the boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

Written for John and Bruce to record in character(s). This piece was use by sales to woo potential clients See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday May 07, former 3AW star Ralphe Rickman passed away. Here's an interview Philip and Bruce did with Ralphe in 1993 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst on assignment to Hong Kong, Ormsby Wilkins bumped into some friends.. Date Unknown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Edna was kind enough to join Philip and Simon for a chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the passing of Doug Mulray on March 30, 2023, we thought we'd share this interview he did on Sarah Henderson's afternoon program on 3AW in 1994 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From TV shows Bellbird and Cop Shop to a 10 year accidental career in politics, Terry Norris was known and loved by many Australians. He reflects here with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady in this interview from 2010 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KISS was one of the biggest and most memorable bands to come out of the 1970s. Here, a good 20 years on, Paul Stanley chats with Caroline Wilson about the success of the band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derryn Hinch broadcasting his 3AW morning program from Sydney where he and other long time journalists discuss the state of Newspapers, Television and Radio. Guests in this 45 minutes are Creighton Burns, Peter Meakin, Brian White, Bob Bottom, George Negus, Bob Raymond, and Andrew Olle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam joined the boys for the "Supper Club" segment 30 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the passing of Judith Durham on Friday 5th August, 2022, we thought we would hsare this interview from 1993 celebrating the Seekers 25th anniversary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst archiving old tapes i often find long forgotten promos, jingles and ads. Here's a few I found this week whilst archiving some old Derryn Hinch programs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his 3AW radio program on Aug 14th, 1980 Derryn Hinch said that he was reliably informed that the VFL's Head Umpire, Harry Beitzel, had phoned Melbourne player Brent Crosswell on Saturday 26 July to warn him to behave himself during the game that day. Harry Beitzel phoned in to tell Derryn exactly what happened and who was involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie Carroll was a staple of tv screens for decades from IMT to the Tarax Show and most notably on Hey Hey it's Saturday. But he was a very humble, shy man who was rarely interviewed and never sought the limelight as "Ernie". So it's almost fitting that he passed away as the world was geqaring up for Shane Warne's memorial service. There was no rrom in the media for anything else. Ernie probably would have liked it that way. But he can't stop me paying tribute here. This audio contains four parts. 1) Me rambling on for about three minutes 2) Some words from Eddie McGuire, Sam Newman, Denis Walter, and Bruce Eva. 3) Hey Hey exec producer Pam Barnes in an emotional interview with Denis Walter 4) A sketch of "Division Saturday" starring Ossie, Daryl, and Blackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Give it a go" was just one of Jack Davey's many successful radio programs across the Macquarie radio network in the 1950s (Including 3AW in Melbourne). Whilst generally based in Sydney and with programs emanating from 2GB, Jack did travel the country hosting his programs. On this particular day a contestant on his program was a young 16 year old schoolboy named John Howard. The same John Howard who would go on to be Prime Minister of Australia from 11 March 1996 – 3 December 2007. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of 3AW's past and present staff sent a few words in to commemorate 3AW's 90th birthday. Neil Mitchell, Ross Stevenson, Russel Howcroft, Craig Willis, Tony Tardio, Rex Hunt, Muriel Cooper, Shane Healy, Denis O'Kane, Bob Tarlau, Tom Elliott, Dee Dee Dunleavy, Caroline Wilson, Mike Brady, David Mann, and David Armstrong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19 Dec, 2021 Today we lost another of 3AW's legendary announcers. Ray Lawrence joined 3AW in 1967 hosting the early evening program. *pic courtesy Eastern FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Jan 20, 2003. Bert Newton joined Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady in studio on Nightline for a wonderful two hour chat. Unexpected laughs came when Mark Chopper Reid joined them on line, having just being married the day before. Here, for your listening pleasure is the full two hours (less ads and news) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After each program ends, we record a "promo" for the next day's program to run through the day. Sometimes it's not as simple as you'd think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Neil Mitchell became a permanent member of staff at 3AW, he held the position of Editor of the Herald Newspaper. In this role he would speak on 3AW with Derryn Hinch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the mid to late 1990s, Harry Melbourne called in to 3AW Nightline to tell us of his part in Melbourne Chocolate History. A couple of years later we interviewed him to get the full story. This is that interview from August 1, 1999 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each evening on 3AW's Nightline program, Bruce Mansfield recited a piece to close the show. Hundreds of pieces, some stories, some poems, were recited over the years and many requests were made for a CD to be released. So we did that in 2005. Here is the album in full. Look for the bonus track at the end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Forum was a staple of Caroline Wilson's afternoon program during her time hosting 3AW's Afternoon program. When Ernie Sigley took over the timeslot in the mid-1990s the segment was renamed "Friday Lunch." regulars came and went, but by 2002 Ernie was joined each week by Darren James and Denis Walter. This album was released in late 2002 and contained many highlights from the segment that year. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David McGee joined 3AW in 1955, Peter James joned in 1959. Both were successful personalities in their own right but the two of them posessed a wonderful chemistry when paired together in the late 1960s for their highly successful program "The Ansett Pioneer show". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After Derryn left 3AW in the 1980s for his TV career, He returned in 1990 to host a weekend interview program called "Hinch, the other side.". In this episode his guest was Craig Willis who just happened to be Hinch's former announcer. Pic: 3aw.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosting 3UZ's Sportstalk program in 1982, Kevin Bartlett spoke with 1940's Collingwood Brownlow Medal Winner Des Fothergill. Thanks to Michael Morgan for sending through this audio. Thanks to boylesfootballphotos.net.au for the photo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.