John has been involved in community radio for over 9 years. Apart from producing and presenting Spectrum, he has also presented other radio programs such as various specialist music programs, a current affairs show, and an afternoon drive-time program.
John has received various acknowledgments of his radio and community work. In 1999, he was presented a 'High Quality Weekly Broadcast' award by 3MDR. In 1997, the Shire of Yarra Ranges awarded him a 'Certificate of Appreciation' in recognition and appreciation of his commitment and dedication to the 1997 Bushfire Community Recovery Project. John's radio and community activities have been covered by local and state newspapers such as The Age, The Ranges Trader, Free Press, Collectormania and others.
John is a strong supporter of the arts & entertainment scene. Through his radio programs he has promoted established and lesser-known musicians, authors, artists and actors. In 1998 he was a committee member of the Dandenong Ranges Folk Alliance, an organisation that features monthly concerts of quality music acts, as well as presents annual 2-day Folk music festivals. In previous years, John had organised and presented one-day Blues and Folk festivals.
Apart from his radio work, John also produces spoken word CDs, comperes music concerts and festivals; facilitates public forums, and is an active photographer for musicians. Some is his work is featured on various websites and promotional material.
About Smiley Grahame ....
Smiley has been involved in community radio for well over 18 years. His involvement with the country music scene stems back to the early Rodeo and ‘tent’ shows featuring such acts as Slim Dusty, Reg Lindsay, Tex Morton, Chad Morgan, Rick & Thel Carey and others. Smiley is highly regarded as a Country music personality by established Australian musicians young and old.
Smiley has received various acknowledgments of his
radio and community work. Saturday Morning
Country is one of the most popular shows
on 3MDR 97.1 fm. The phone response from listeners on
the show each week is quite phenomenal. In 2005 Smiley
was recognised and awarded by the Tamworth Country Music
committee for his support and contribution to country
music in Australia..
About Ann Creber...
Ann Creber
I love radio! For about 12 years I was a weekly guest
on ABC's 3LO which later became 774. I was the "resident
foodie" firstly with Mary Adams and then with Elaine
Canty, until she left the station and I moved up to
Kalorama. For one season I even had a Saturday morning
stint with Clark Hansen and Bob Davis on the footie
preview program!
Until last year I used to do a ridiculous "live"
3.30 A.M. program
on 774 where I sat up in bed and chatted about food
and took calls from all the insomniacs and night workers!
The host of the show was Madeleine Randall, it was national
and she was broadcasting from ABC's Newcastle studio!
We never met but became great friends via our off air
chats and when she left to take over the Drive Show,
I decided to give up that particular middle-of-the-night
madness!
One day I innocently wandered into 3MDR as a guest
on Judy-Ann's program and left an hour later as a presenter!
(That John Weeks is very persuasive.) He has been great
in pushing all those tricky panel buttons and knobs
for my program, which leaves me free to do what I like
best - talk!
I still work in food (my background was in weight control)
but as I am naturally inquisitive and also a great reader,
I love being able to review books and talk with authors
about all kinds of topics. After about 30 years in the
food industry (as consultant, food editor, restaurant
reviewer, cookbook author and food stylist) I have a
great network to call on for interviews and no-one is
safe if I think they have a good story to tell.
I'd love to hear from any listeners with suggestions
for topics they'd like to hear about or even just to
tell me that they are tired of Van Morrison, The Doors
and Georgia On My Mind! Not that I'll stop playing them......
but please keep listening anyhow.
You can contact me on <provence@bluedandenongs.com.au>
John has been involved in community radio for over 9 years. Apart from producing and presenting Spectrum, he has also presented other radio programs such as various specialist music programs, a current affairs show, and an afternoon drive-time program. 
Smiley has been involved in community radio for well over 18 years. His involvement with the country music scene stems back to the early Rodeo and ‘tent’ shows featuring such acts as Slim Dusty, Reg Lindsay, Tex Morton, Chad Morgan, Rick & Thel Carey and others. Smiley is highly regarded as a Country music personality by established Australian musicians young and old.