3CR has joined with Rising Tide Victoria for a special film screening. Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Australia-wide activism group Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port in Newcastle, NSW Australia. The highs, the lows and the triumphs! Learn more and get inspired for the November 2025 Newcastle blockade by joining us on Friday 19 September, 6pm at Evil Thoughts Bar. Free entry, food and drinks via the bar. This is an 18+ age event. Pop it in your calendar, share with friends, and see you soon! Full details and registration here.
We are pleased to announce that after an extensive recruitment process, Meg Butler has been appointed by the Committee of Management as 3CR Station Manager. Meg brings significant community radio and management experience to the role, as well as a personal commitment to the station that spans more than 20 years. She has also been Acting Station Manager at 3CR since January this year, so is up to speed and ready to help plan for our 50th birthday celebrations next year and for our continued success in the future.
Congratulations Meg!
We love sharing our skills with the wider community, and in October we’ll be running our second podcast course for the year. The Podcast Training Course is perfect for new podcasters or those wanting to refine their skills. The 2-day course is run across two short Sundays - October 12 and 19. It’s in person, at our 3CR studios at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy. Pricing, dates and more information online here.
We love having people visit 3CR and getting inspired by community-owned, radical media. Is your organisation, group or school curious about how a community radio station works? Book a station tour and come behind the scenes to find out about our history, philosophy and how a radio studio works. Full details and booking information here. Pictured: Tour group from Every Black Girl who visited the station last month, pictured with broadcaster Robbie Thorpe, tour guide Ayan (front) and organiser Sista Zai (right).
Battle the Lost in Science Ptrivia Pterodactyl with your big brain at our annual fundraiser! Test your knowledge on everything from the mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of wildlife, while supporting the sharing of science on radio. (Are these question spoilers? You'll have to come to find out.) Monday 11 August, entry is $20 per person, the quiz starts at 7pm at The Birmingham Hotel, 333 Smith St, Fitzroy. Come early for dinner, bring a team (maximum of 6 please), win prizes AND raise money for science on the radio! Book now. And remember to tune in each Thursday at 8.30am for your half hour dose of science or catch the podcast!
Do you have a love for community broadcasting and experience in managing a not for profit organisation? 3CR is currently recruiting for our Station Manager position. The Station Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the station, including the coordination of staff and ensuring access and equity for 3CR’s volunteer workers and affiliates. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday 1 August. More details here.
3CR is proud to be part of this year’s Open House Melbourne program. Always wanted to come on a station tour, but haven’t made the time? Well now’s your chance! We’ll be running tours on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July throughout the day. Bookings are essential and can be done through Open House Melbourne here.
3CR will bring listeners Beyond the Bars 2025 during NAIDOC Week. Our First Nations broadcasters will share the mic with inmates across six Victorian prisons from 7-11 July. We'll be live on the radio at 3CR 855AM, 3CR Digital, and streaming via our website or the Community Radio Plus app. Make sure you tune in! Full details here.
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We have some significant news to share. After over 15 years of dedicated service to 3CR, and nearly 10 years as Station Manager, Rachel Kirby has announced her resignation.
Over Rachel’s tenure, she has achieved so much for the station. The role of the Station Manager comes with a huge workload and enormous responsibility, and Rachel has not only built us up, she has also enabled us to thrive. We thank Rachel for her strategic vision and dedication to doing the hard work arm in arm with community. Read more ...
THIS Sunday is the incredible Gardening Show Radiothon - when you get to support the station AND get great products, experiences, vouchers and more. It’s on from 7.30 til 10am and you can call on 9419 8377 or 9419 0155. Tell your fellow gardeners and set your alarm! You can also make a tax-deductible donation to the Gardening Show by calling or jumping online.
This June we really need your support. Your donation ensures that we remain free of government and corporate influence, and a true voice for the community. Thanks to everyone who has already chipped in - amazing! Our 2025 Radiothon theme is ‘Your Station, Your Voice’ and we need to raise $275,000. 3CR has been with you since 1976, keeping you company with exceptional programs and music 24 hours a day. If you’ve ever enjoyed just a single program, then that’s a great reason to support us with a tax-deductible donation and make sure we're here for you tomorrow.
