Listen and read Ray's Black Saturday story as we remember
In the news
Black Saturday: Ray's Story
Just after February 7 last year Ann and Kevin received a call on their Early Riser segment from Ray Wilson. He, his wife Maree and her parents Paul and Maree Heckler were all affected by the events of Black Saturday. One year on, we’re still in touch with Ray. Read and hear more.
Station Highlights
Top 500 Songs Of All Time
Tell us your 5 favourite songs, and you could win a $5,000 gift voucher from Bakka Design furniture showroom in High Street Armadale. You’ll be able to select your choice from the stunning and sumptuous range of unbelievably comfortable Stressless furniture. We’ll also be giving away magnificent gift baskets from Hoyts Food – changing the mood of food, and Hamper World – making a celebration of every occasion.
Magic 1278 Community Calendar
Magic 1278 continues to provide assistance to small and large community groups, by helping publicise their fundraising events, or events of public interest. Magic 1278 is the only Melbourne commercial station to schedule free announcements for small community groups every hour of every day. Find them here too!
Useful daily information
In this section on the Magic 1278 website, you will find useful, everyday, information. This includes the latest forecasts, Melbourne's water storage levels and where to get the cheapest fuel in town.
Magic 1278 History
Read Magic 1278 Station Manager Gary Hoffman's fascinating insight into the history of the radio station famous for playing 'The Best Songs Of All Time'. See every station logo through the years.
Listener Advisory Board
Welcome to the Magic 1278 Music Survey. This is where you get to have a real say in what gets played (or not as the case may be). We want to know exactly what you like and don't like about Magic 1278 and how we can make a better radio station for you.
Business Directory
Missed the details on Magic 1278 of the company with the great deal for you? Never fear, thanks to the Magic 1278 Business Directory you can follow up the best buys here.
Photos and Blogs
Final Morning Tea for 2009
Magic 1278 held its fourth and final Listener Morning Tea of 2009 at Skydeck 88 in the Eureka Tower, on November 25th. Thanks to Manager Rob Rabba and all his staff for another great day, and we certainly look forward to meeting more of our listeners at Skydeck in 2010.
Ward and his beloved bike
My pride and joy! This is the first new bike I ever bought out of a showroom.
Seniors Festival 2009 Outside Broadcast
On Thursday October 7th, Magic 1278 set up in Swanston Street outside the Town Hall, to help promote the 2009 Victorian Seniors Festival. Ward Everaardt presented his show in the van from 9am til 2pm, and met a lot of interesting people who were involved in festival.
Magic 1278 at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Magic 1278 help sell the remaining tickets in the Royal Melbourne Hospital's annual Home Lottery.
Launch of Digital Radio
Magic 1278 joined forces with other Melbourne radio stations for the official launch of digital radio. See the photos!
What's Going On There?
Have you seen something in your street or neighbourhood, or while you’re out driving or taking a walk and thought - ‘I wonder what’s going on there’?
