Nine Radio returns Tony Moclair to 3AW Overnights after replacing him with syndicated Michael McLaren show

April 27, 2020 8:54

Nine Radio has backflipped on its plans to syndicate programming across 2GB, 3AW and 4BC, bringing host Tony Moclair back to Melbourne’s 3AW for the overnight slot.

In January the radio broadcaster announced Michael McLaren would be the new host of the program, replacing Australia Overnight hosts Moclair and Bianca Johnston in the slot, which runs from midnight until 5:30am during the week.

I'm thrilled to be back on @3AW693 tonight, steering the good ship Australia Overnight from midnight. Same host, same producer, same number: 13 13 32

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Hannah Blackiston

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2GB 3AW 4BC Denis Walter Greg Byrnes John Stanley Michael McLaren Nine Nine radio Tony Moclair

2 COMMENTS

Colin 28 Apr 20

“success in local content elsewhere on the radio network had made it an easy choice.”

Hypocritical words to those in Queensland who continue to be neglected by Nine Radio, specifically with their non-existent line up of local content on Brisbane’s 4BC.

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Diane James 11 May 20

Where is Bianca on 3AW overnight, she was absent last Friday and Monday as well, has she left the show, Tony hasn’t said anything

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