Welcome to the Overnighters website
MELBOURNE has its own culture that lives in the ‘wee small hours’ between Midnight and Dawn.
Our Observer Overnighters section (every week in the Melbourne Observer newspaper) and this website includes some of the Overnighters and their interests, many of which are reflected in the top-rating 3AW ‘Overnighters’ radio program, 12 Midnight-5.30am, hosted by Keith McGowan.
The Observer Overnighters newspaper page and website are independently operated by the Melbourne Observer newspaper, and are not products of Radio 3AW or its parent company Fairfax Radio.
Be Part of the Overnighters
For close to 20 years, Keith McGowan has presented the Midnight-Dawn (5.30am) program, weekdays, on 3AW.
Tune into 693 AM in Melbourne, or listen live at www.3aw.com.au
Participate in talkback on (03) 96 900 693 or 13 13 32
Or e-mail Keith at kmcgowan@3aw.com.au
Latest News
Click here to view the great Stand By Me video
The NT News reports that a stripper has caused controversy by taking her act to the top of Ayers Rock. Click here to see the video.
Click here for Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel 'Iz' Kamakawino
Keith McGowan: 3AW Staff Congratulate On 20 Years
Overnighters host Keith McGowan has been congratulated by his 3AW colleagues on 20 years hosting of the 3AW midnight-dawn program.
Click here to view the video.
Cheeky Overnighters TV - Beware of Language
These Video Clips Contain Language That May Offend
Click here to view the Julia Gillard skit video
Click here to view Adolf Hitler singing the hits
Click here to view Adolf Hitler performing born To Be Alive
Kevin Rudd, or Adolf Hitler, or is it? Language May Offend
Click here to view the Kevin Rudd Downfall video. Language Alert
World Cup - Lego Style
The UK's Guardian newspaper had a dilemma when it wanted to show footage of the World Cup match against the USA, but did not hold licensing rights to show the video. So the newspaper re-enacted highlights from the match, using Lego figures. Click here to watch the hilarious coverage.
Waltjim Bat Matilda
Ali Mills Sings Waltjim Bat Matilda
Australian indigenous entertainer Ali Mills has created a hit with Waltjim Bat Matilda.
Click here to see Ali Mills perform the song.
Click here to read more about Ali Mills.
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Welcome Oliver Dunkley Higgins
Photos of baby: Oliver Higgins
Brad Higgins, UK correspondent for the Overnighters, with wife Lorna, has announced the arrival on Tuesday, December 15, of Oliver Dunkley Higgins, a brother for James. Brad says: "Oliver weighed in at 7lbs 5ozs (3.31kg) and is in rude health; crying, eating, gurgling and sleeping. Lorna is very well considering the trauma of surgery and tonight was moved to a private room (very pleased!). James loves his little brother and was very keen to have a cuddle." Click here for more photos
Work Opportunities With The Melbourne Observer
Work With Us
Click here to read more about work opportunities with the Melbourne Observer.
Mary Duff Concert
Photos of Mary Duff - in concert
Click here to view photos from the Mary Duff concert at The Palms, Crown, Melbourne, on St Patrick's Day, 2009.
Click here for Mary Duff's website: www.maryduff.co.uk
André Rieu Interviews
Exclusive: The 2008 André Rieu Interview
You can hear Keith McGowan speak with André Rieu, with our Overnighters MP3 podcats.
Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Exclusive: The 2007 André Rieu Interview
View the special picture page in the Melbourne Observer (PDF format)
View the feature pages about André Rieu in the Melbourne Observer (Sept. 26, 2007 edition): Page 9, Page 10 (PDF format)
Hear Keith McGowan's chat with André Rieu
Overnighters TV
Mansfield's Melbourne TV Programs
View Episode No 1 of Mansfield's Melbourne TV program.
Features interview with Dan Webb, Geoff Manion and Rick Milne.
As it went to air on Optus Local Vision Channel 50 - Monday, February 24, 2007. (Video Google File)
Many more Episodes now available to view. Click here.
View Episode No 342 of Mansfield's Melbourne TV program.
Features interview with Denise Drysdale at GTV9, and rare cable tram footage - Clifton Hill to the City.
As it went to air on Channel 31 - Tuesday, June 9, 1998. (Video Google File)
Click here for more about Mansfield's Mansfield TV Program
Helmut Lotti - see Helmut here
View Helmut Lotti's Elvis Medley (You Tube link)
View Helmut Lotti and Hayley Westenra with There's A Sparkle In Your Eyes (You Tube link)
View Sorta Dunno Nothing here (You Tube link)
Scroll down for more Overnighters TV details including
Isla Grant, Daniel O'Donnell, André Rieu and Mary Duff
More Overnighters TV
Dancing Monkeys - see them here
View the Dancing Monkeys with Riverdance: Lord of the Dance
André Rieu - see him here
View André Rieu with Riverdance: Lord of the Dance (links to YouTube)
View André Rieu with The Dubliners
View André Rieu with My Heart Will Go On (From Titanic)
Isla Grant - see Isla here
View Isla Grant with It's A Dream Come True
Daniel O'Donnell - see Daniel here
View Daniel O'Donnell with Can You Feel The Love
Mary Duff - see Mary here
View Mary Duff with Going Home
Other Stuff
View the football crowd brawl in Central Australia, as mentioned on the Overnighters program by Nick Le Souef
View a special performance of New Zealand's own Ginger Haka. Click here (Windows Media Player or similar required)
View a special edition of 'Blind Date (it's a little bit naughty!). Click here (Windows Media Player or similar required)
Keith McGowan's 50 Years In Radio
Keith McGowan - 50 Years In Radio
You can read the 56-page souvenir on Keith McGowan's 50 Years In Radio - Pages 1-28, Pages 29-42, Pages 43-56
You can hear Keith McGowan's interview with Neil Mitchell: click here
Melbourne Observer
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Our current edition is out now. Available at all good newsagents.
You can read the Observer here in PDF format: Click here (PDF format)
If your newsagent does not have the Melbourne Observer in stock, ask them to order copies from All Day Distribution, phone (03) 9482 1145.
Click here to download free Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 software
Back Copies, 2002-20089 can be viewed at www.melbourneobserver.com.au
'75 Years of Overnight Radio' Souvenir
View the November 2006 Souvenir edition: Pages 1-24
Melbourne Observer History Souvenir
View the September 13, 2006 souvenir edition: Magazine Pages 1-16, Magazine Pages 17-32
Where to obtain the Melbourne Observer:
Click here for a list of approx. 400 distribution outlets in Melbourne, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and Country Victoria.
Click here for a list in PDF format.
More about the Melbourne Observer:
Newspaper for Victorian Bushfire Area
The Melbourne Observer is producing a free community newspaper, The Phoenix, for the bushfire affected region.
Click here to go to The Phoenix website.
Latest News
Radio Book - 'Don't Touch That Dial'
Discover the fantastic new book about Australian radio by Wayne Mac
Click here to read our review of the book. (PDF format)
Galleon Coffee Lounge Memories
See photos of the Galleon Coffee Lounge, St Kilda (courtesy: Ray Holmes)
See more photos of the Galleon/Lennie Holmes
Rick Milne's 'Garbage of Guru' Website
See Rick Milne's new website - Guru of Garbage - http://guruofgarbage.com.au
Send an e-mail to Rick: mrpp@iprimus.com.au
A Son For Simon and Christina Owens
Congratulations to 3AW producer Simon Owens, and Christina, on their birth of their son.
Click here to go to Simon's website, www.bruceandphil.com, for photos
Updated: Wed., May 31, 2006
Anzac Day: Search The War Service History of Your Relatives
Click here to go to http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
Updated: Tue., Apr. 25, 2006
Love Songs From Ireland
Love Songs From Ireland is a collection of beautiful songs for your loved one! Includes artists such as
Clannad, Daniel O’Donnell, The Fureys, Foster & Allen, Charlie Landsborough, Mary Duff, Isla Grant and contains songs such as “My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose”, “After All These Years”, “I Love You Because”, “Stand By Your Man”, “Ringsend Rose” and more.
“Love Songs From Ireland” – CD Catalogue #: CDR0621. R.R.P $29.95. Available: May 13.
Updated: Tue., Apr. 25, 2006
Keith McGowan's Photos
Click here for a photo of Keith McGowan (and Angela) being presented with a cake by John Parsons of the Bayswater Cake Kitchen
Click here for a photo of the special birthday cake
Click here for a photo of Keith McGowan and Simon Owens
Click here to see colour photos from Keith & Angela's honeymoon at Mungo National Park (PDF format)
Click here to see a colour photo spread of Keith and Angela's month in Central Australia.
Click here to enlarge group photo.
Click here to find out about the Coober Pedy - Oodnadatta - William Creek 'Mail Run
Click here to enlarge the engagement photo
Click here for the newspaper report on the engagement of Keith McGowan and Angela - May 18 issue
Click here for the Melbourne Observer - Overnighters page (PDF) -May 18 issue
Click here for the Melbourne Observer full-colour front-page - May 25 issue (PDF)
Click here for the Melbourne Observer full-colour portrait - May 25 issue (PDF)
Click here to read the full Mebourne Observer edition - May 25 issue (PDF)
Updated: Wed., Mar. 15, 2006
Click here for Greg Irvine's Virtual Form Guide
Updated: Mon., Dec. 12, 2005
Click here to see how the Overnighters radio program is made (PDF fomat)
Updated: Tue., Sep. 20, 2005
About The Melbourne Observer
Mark Fletcher, writing for the Australian Newsagency Blog, about matters relating to Australia's 4600 newsagents:
www.towersystems.com.au/fhn_blog/archives/2005/09/melbourne_obser.html
'Melbourne Observer - A Newspaper Success Story'
"We used to sell two or three copies of the Melbourne Observer, a weekly tabloid newspaper. Now, we're selling between 60 and 100 copies a week. This jump in sales has occurred in the last two months. It has happened as a result of the product being re-worked to better connect with a specific demographic. It helps that the local talkback station discusses the newspaper regularly on the overnight shift. Melbourne Observer customers are not your usual newspaper customers so we’re seeing some welcome additional traffic."
Send in your contributions
Be an Observer Overnighters contributor
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Send in your letters, poems, short stories, photos by e-mail: to editor@overnighters.com.au
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Fax: 1-800 231 312
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