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3AW
Broadcast area Melbourne, Australia
Slogan"Talking Melbourne"
First air date22 February 1932
Frequency693 KHz AM
FormatTalkback
OwnerSouthern Cross Broadcasting
Websitewww.3aw.com.au


3AW is a radio station in Melbourne, Australia on 693KHz AM. It began transmission in February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.

Station history

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3AW's original broadcast frequency was 1425KHz and changed to 1280kHz on 1 September 1935 as part of a national reshuffle of the radio broadcasting spectrum. On 23 November 1978 the station changed to 1278 kHz with the introduction of 9kHz spacing on the AM band. Due to poor reception problems, at 7.15am. on 1 May 2006 3AW swapped with its sister station Magic to its present frequency of 693kHz.

The station is now broadcasting from a transmitter in Werribee and its studios are located in South Melbourne, sharing facilities with 3EE. Owned and operated by Southern Cross Broadcasting, the station's program format is primarily news, talk and sport.

Ratings and market position

3AW has long been the top-rating radio station in Melbourne, although its Australian football coverage - once indomitable - has recently begun to lose its audience and has caused the station to fall to last in the football ratings.

In the October 2007 ratings survey, 3AW was the highest rating station in Melbourne for breakfast, mornings, overnight and weekends, but Gold 104 was the best rating for afternoons and Fox FM for drive.

Schedule

On weekday mornings, Ross Stevenson and John Burns present a light-hearted breakfast show that includes Melbourne's most listened to radio segment, Rumour File.

From 8.30am Neil Mitchell presents a current affairs program with a strong talkback format, together with interviews. Regular guests include Prime Minister John Howard, Treasurer Peter Costello and Victorian Premier John Brumby.

After the noon news, Ernie Sigley presents lifestyle-based programming.

From 4.00pm Derryn Hinch presents a mildly-controversial drivetime show. At 6.00pm Gerard Healy and Dwayne Russell host a top rating sport based show called Sports Today. Hosting the evening slot (8.00pm to midnight), Nightline, are television pioneers Philip Brady and Bruce Mansfield.

Keith McGowan hosts the overnight shift from midnight through to 5.30am.

Weekdays
Midnight - 5.30amKeith McGowan
5.30am - 8:30amRoss Stevenson and John Burns
8:30am - MiddayNeil Mitchell
Midday - 4.00pmErnie Sigley
4.00pm - 6.00pmDerryn Hinch
6.00pm - 8.00pmSports Today – Gerard Healy and Dwayne Russell
8.00pm - MidnightNightline – Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady
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AM radio stations in Melbourne/Geelong Station/Frequency: 3RN 621 | 3AW 693 | 3LO 774 | 3CR 855 | 3UZ 927 | 3PB 1026 | 3AK 1116 | 3RPH 1179 | 3EA 1224 | 3EE 1278 | 3CW 1341 | 3MP 1377 | 3XY 1422 | 3KND 1503 | 3RG 1593 | 3XX 1611 | Radio 2 1620 | Radio 2 1629 | 3ME 1638 | Radio 16 NTC 1647
  •  • [ e] Southern Cross Broadcasting
Television: Southern Cross Ten | Southern Cross Television Datacast: MyTalk • Joint Venture: Darwin Digital Television | Tasmanian Digital Television
Radio: 2UE | 3AW | 4BC | 6PR | Magic 1278 | 4BH | 96FM
Other Assests: Southern Star Group | Southern Star Entertainment | Endemol Southern Star • Online: mytalk.com.au
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Southern Cross Broadcasting
(Australia) Limited

Public (ASX: SBC )
Founded August 20, 1987
Headquarters Melbourne, Australia

Key people Tony Bell, Managing Director
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    3EE

    Broadcast area Melbourne
    Slogan 1278 The New Magic: The Best Songs Of All Time
    First air date September 8 1935 (as 3XY)
    July 2 1992 (as 3EE)
    Frequency 1420 KHz AM (1935-1978)
    1422 KHz AM (1978-1991)
    693 KHz AM (1992-2006)
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    Werribee
    Melbourne, Victoria

    Werribee Park, Werribee

    Population: 36,641 (2006)[1]

    Postcode: 3030

    Area: 23.
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    South Melbourne
    Melbourne, Victoria

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