Author: Phil Edwards
With Anzac Day commemorations taking place this month, Ken Lyons shares his memories of serving in the RAAF. Anzac Day, 25 April, is very special to those of us who served in the armed services during the Second World War. It rekindles special memories and gives us the opportunity to remember those mates who never […]
A new report from the Community Broadcasting Foundation, shows that participation in community radio can significantly reduce social isolation and loneliness. The Joy of Social Connection, researched by Murdoch University on behalf of the CBF, states that three groups are more likely to be lonely in Australia; men, isolated parents with young children and people […]
3WBC is saddened to learn of the death of Peter McArthur, a stalwart of community broadcasting. Peter was one of the founders of 3ECB (Eastern FM Croydon) and of 3WBC. In 1994, before regular community television transmission occurred, Peter became involved in ERA TV (Eastern Regional Access), one of the 8 original founder groups of […]
Max Chadwick, presenter and member of the Technical sub-committee, was awarded life membership at the 3WBC annual general meeting held on the 31st of August. Due to personal reasons Max was unable to attend the meeting, however the award was accepted on his behalf by daughter Catherine (herself awarded life membership in 2015). The Committee […]
On Tuesday 26th July the Meet Ken Lyons event took place at Goodwin Close Retirement Village in Blackburn South. During the afternoon, Ken, who was introduced by Goodwin Close Manager, Rob Taylor, spoke of his early days with radio stations 3DB and 3AK, the connections he made with many well-remembered radio personalities of a past […]
Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Incorporated hereby gives notice of a Special General Meeting to be held in the Boyland Room, 1st Floor, Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, 3127 on Tuesday June 21st 2016 at 7pm . All 3WBC members are invited to the meeting at which the Committee of Management […]
You may notice the 3WBC website has changed! We’ve overhauled the entire site with a new CMS (content management system), a fresh look, new features, great dynamic content and more. The site is responsive, meaning it will automatically adjust for visitors using a small-screen device such as a mobile phone. This makes browsing and navigating […]
3WBC participated in ‘Kewmunity Day’ at the 2016 Kew Festival (KEWfest 16) on Saturday March 19th at Victoria Park, Kew. A marquee was erected and we were very grateful to the organisers for permitting us to park our cars next to the marquee. This enabled us to easily set up the equipment, Raffle prizes, Showbags […]
Eugene O’Rourke, the co-presenter of Roundabout was recently awarded the Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours for his services to the community, particularly through multicultural media. The management and members of 3WBC congratulate Eugene on his achievement.
3WBC’s Christmas Party was held at the Box Hill Town Hall on Sunday, 13th December. Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon was 3WBC President, David Panther. The party was officially launched by the Mayor of the City of Whitehorse, Cr. Philip Daw. A 3WBC Floorshow included entertainment by singer/guitarist, Amber Maree, who was introduced by […]