3AW, Radio station in Victoria, Australia
3AW is a radio broadcaster in Melbourne transmitting on 693 kHz AM with news reports every half hour during weekday mornings from 6 to 9 AM. Programs are available through AM radio, digital receivers, and online streaming on multiple platforms.
The station launched broadcasts on February 22, 1932, taking its name from the founding companies Allans Music, The Age newspaper, and J.C. Williamson. Since then it has served as a major news source for the Melbourne region.
The station connects with local causes through regular fundraising efforts, particularly an annual Mother's Day campaign benefiting the Royal Women's Hospital. These initiatives bring listeners together around shared community values.
Broadcasts reach listeners through standard AM radio, digital receivers with improved sound quality, or online streaming on computers and mobile devices. The flexible access options make it easy to tune in from different locations throughout the day.
Since 2007, studio cameras have allowed viewers to watch live broadcasts on the station website during non-news and non-commercial segments. This direct window into operations gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how radio programming is created.
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