A poignant tribute to John Lennon from radio 3GL in Geelong, broadcast December 1980 not long after his death.

The Martin/Molloy program – named for its star comedians, Tony Martin and Mick Molloy – ran on Australian radio from 1995–98. 

The Martin/Molloy program – named for its star comedians, Tony Martin and Mick Molloy – ran on Australian radio from 1995–98. 

The greatest technological advances of the 20th century were arguably about the broadcasting of messages.

Tim Bowden describes the popularity of radio dramas and soap operas in the 1950s and 60s, before television took over people's attention in the evenings.

Few Australian radio serials have had the enduring popularity of Yes, What?.

This audio clip is from the original recording, made in London by the Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra, of Charles Williams’ 'Majestic Fanfare’.

In this clip, Tim Bowden explains how ABC radio, which was broadcast nationally, became a unifying factor in a big country.

In this clip, Liz Jacka explains that public broadcasting in Australia in the 1920s and 30s followed the British model and was designed to inform, educate and entertain – in that order.

Ian MacRae from radio station 2SM interviews Jim Keays from The Masters Apprentices about his experience competing in the Battle of the Sounds, 1985. Courtesy: 2SM. NFSA title: 551381