Melbourne Talk Radio
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Melbourne Talk Radio is a radio station operating in Melbourne
which commenced on 19 April 2010. It replaced 3MP
, which used the 1377 kHz frequency. 3MP
moved to digital only under the name of 3MP MyMP. The station's transmitter is located in Rowville and broadcasts at 5 kW.
and 774 ABC Melbourne
.
Breakfast announcer Steve Price
announced before the station opening that it "would skew to the right of politics".
The station's office is in Swan Street, Richmond
, in the same location as their sister station, sports-focused SEN
.
(∞) Airs on 2GB
in Sydney.
, Macquarie Radio's news service.
The team includes Weekdays Breakfast newsreader Christie Kerr, Editor Ashleigh Brown, Weekdays afternoon newsreader Melissa Polemini, Senior Reporter Matt Thompson. Overnight/weekend newsreaders and reporters: Catherine Sligar, Allison Wallace, Ben Radisich and Anthony Laughton.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
which commenced on 19 April 2010. It replaced 3MP
3MP
3MP began transmission 21 July 1976, as Melbourne's seventh commercial radio station and the first new commercial station in over 40 years. The original licencees included a consortium of businessmen and media identities....
, which used the 1377 kHz frequency. 3MP
3MP
3MP began transmission 21 July 1976, as Melbourne's seventh commercial radio station and the first new commercial station in over 40 years. The original licencees included a consortium of businessmen and media identities....
moved to digital only under the name of 3MP MyMP. The station's transmitter is located in Rowville and broadcasts at 5 kW.
History
At the station's launch on 7 April 2010, Price—who is also program manager—promised the station would be "in your face, controversial, opinionated". Its main competitors are talkback stations 3AW3AW
3AW is a talkback radio station in Melbourne, Australia on 693 kHz AM. It began transmission on 22 February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.-History:...
and 774 ABC Melbourne
774 ABC Melbourne
774 ABC Melbourne is an ABC Local Radio station in Melbourne, Australia. Originally known by its callsign 3LO, it began transmission on 13 October 1924 – Melbourne's second radio station after 3AR.-History:...
.
Breakfast announcer Steve Price
Steve Price (broadcaster)
Steve Price is a radio broadcaster currently working as program director and breakfast presenter on Melbourne talkback radio station MTR 1377...
announced before the station opening that it "would skew to the right of politics".
The station's office is in Swan Street, Richmond
Richmond, Victoria
Richmond is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Yarra...
, in the same location as their sister station, sports-focused SEN
SEN 1116
SEN 1116 , the acronym standing for Sports Entertainment Network, is a commercial AM radio station based in Melbourne, Australia, operating on 1116 kHz...
.
Presenters
Current presenters as of 2011 are listed below.- Breakfast with Steve PriceSteve Price (broadcaster)Steve Price is a radio broadcaster currently working as program director and breakfast presenter on Melbourne talkback radio station MTR 1377...
- Mornings with Steve VizardSteve VizardStephen William Vizard, born 6 March 1956 in Richmond, Victoria, is an Australian media personality, comedian, businessman and writer.-Early life:...
- Afternoons with Chris SmithChris Smith- Politics :*Chris Smith , Florida State Senator*Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury , former British Member of Parliament and government minister*Chris Smith , U.S...
(∞) - Drive with Luke Grant
- Money News with Ross Greenwood (∞)
- Melbourne Tonight with Glenn RidgeGlenn RidgeGlenn Daryl Ridge is an Australian television presenter and owner and managing director of the Q Media Group, a production company which produces television specials and documentaries....
- Australia Overnight with Michael McLaren (∞)
- Wake Up Australia with Andrew Moore (Mon-Wed) & Luke Bona (Thurs & Fri) (∞)
(∞) Airs on 2GB
2GB
2GB is a commercial radio station in Sydney, Australia broadcasting on 873 kHz, AM. It is one of Australia's most popular talk-back radio stations, and is the number one station in Sydney.-History:The station commenced broadcasting in August 1926...
in Sydney.
News
MTR 1377 is the Melbourne flagship of Macquarie National NewsMacquarie National News
Macquarie National News is the name of the news service provided by Macquarie Radio Network Pty Ltd. It reaches both Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, through the radio stations 2GB, 2CH, MTR 1377 and SEN 1116. However, it also has broader reach through LIVENEWS.com.au, the websites of the...
, Macquarie Radio's news service.
The team includes Weekdays Breakfast newsreader Christie Kerr, Editor Ashleigh Brown, Weekdays afternoon newsreader Melissa Polemini, Senior Reporter Matt Thompson. Overnight/weekend newsreaders and reporters: Catherine Sligar, Allison Wallace, Ben Radisich and Anthony Laughton.