ABC Radio Melbourne (official callsign: 3LO) is a prominent ABC Local Radio station in Melbourne, Australia. It began transmission on October 13, 1924, making it Melbourne's second licensed radio station after 3AR.
The station provides a mix of local and national news, talkback, current affairs, and sports programming. During parts of the day, it is identified as "ABC Radio Melbourne and ABC Victoria" as much of its content is also broadcast on other ABC Local Radio stations across Victoria.
ABC Radio Melbourne's powerful 50,000-watt transmitter is located in Delahey, 20 km north-west of Melbourne's central business district, allowing it to cover the majority of Victoria.
The station plays a crucial role as an official Emergency Services Broadcaster, notably during events such as the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.
Currently housed in the ABC Southbank Centre, ABC Radio Melbourne continues to be a trusted source of information and entertainment for Melburnians, maintaining its long-standing tradition of serving the local community while also contributing to the national conversation.