This week Lost In Science explores groundbreaking work on parasitic diseases of the developing world. Engineer, Dr. Nicky Eshtiaghi, discusses her investigation into new ways to use human waste genereated by our cities. And have you ever wondered why silver is only ever second prize when it's so useful? Find out Here.

Artist and Earth Matters producer, Corey Green has made a recent addition to our sidewall mural. Corey has spent many an hour in deep discussion in our courtyard with 3CR's Aboriginal programmers and consulted Fire First's Robbie Thorpe on the concept and design.  

That's over 1000 stories and 500 hours of radio from the frontlines of environmental struggles in Australia and around the world. From Jabiluka to Goolengook, West Papua to Palestine, and everywhere in-between. So what can you expect from our 1000^th show?

Join 3CR's super fun nerds of science as they test your trivia knowledge at the Lost In Science Trivia Night. Science-based questions, science-based prizes and undoubtedly science-based jokes from your Lost in Science team. Round up some mates and support science on community radio! Tuesday August 18 at the Birmingham Hotel, Fitzroy. Doors open 6:30 for a 7:30pm start.

Join the Gardening Show this Sunday for their annual Radiothon Show. There are hundreds of gardening goodies for you to get including books, gardening tools, soil, compost, gift vouchers, seeds, vouchers, magazine subscriptions and much more! Tune in this Sunday, 21 June, from 7.30 - 10am and support great gardening radio on 3CR.

The Sustainable Breakfast Series is on again following on from last year's delicious success with radical radio, a delicious free breakie and live local music. Join the live audience and hear discussions from 3CR breakfast presenters on local sustainability issues, from setting up cheap renewable energy and workers co-operatives to urban agriculture and building resilient communities in the Yarra area from Monday-Friday, March 23-27, 7am-8:30am.

The 3CR Raffle was drawn yesterday live on Lazy Wednesday and the winners are:  

1st PRIZE: A LUXURIOUS GLAMPING WEEKEND donated by  HappyGlamper - Vicki Beitseen

Come along to the 3CR Radio Awards and celebrate another incredible year of programming at 3CR! This year voting is open to 3CR subscribers online - here. But get in quick, voting closes on Wednesday 26th of November at 5pm.