Breakfasters: Lockdown Survival Tips With Steve Ellen

As we head back into lockdown, Steve Ellen, aka Dr Doolittle from Radiotherapy and Shrink The Virus, reckons it’s time for us all to do a temperature check of our mental health and offers some advice for surviving and thriving in quarantine.

Full Interview: Local Muso Remi Speaks To Flemington Towers Resident Najat Mussa

Remi has been volunteering at the public housing towers affected by hard lockdown. He spoke to one of the residents at the Flemington towers, Najat Mussa, on Friday for her take on what life has been like during this time.

O’Tomorrow Explores The Lesser Known Catalogue Of Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone has left an indelible mark on cinema – but on this special edition of O’Tomorrow, Downpat focuses on the legendary composer’s more esoteric work, including his early improvisational pieces. Settle in for two hours of incredible music.

The First Episode of Read The Room

Stream the debut episode of Madeline Hayman-Reber and Osman Faruqi’s new pop-up show on Triple R, Read The Room. Every Monday midday to 1pm they’ll be dissecting the issues that are making the most noise in the world of race, politics and media – and spinning tunes, as well.

Radiotherapy: An Update On Life In The Public Housing Towers Affected By Hard Lockdown

Radiotherapy explore the health and wellbeing of the communities in the public housing towers who have been in hard lockdown with community worker Awatif Taha, journalist Margaret Simons, and Areej Nur (from Triple R's The Rap) talks about the work of Voices From The Blocks.

Local First Nations And Black Organisations You Can Lend Your Support To

There are heaps of ways that you can offer your support to local First Nations and Black organisations doing critical work in our community right now. Here are some places you might like to check out, connect with and donate to.

Album of the Week: Vanessa 77 by Vanessa Worm

Vanessa 77 is the debut album from Dunedin-born, Melbourne-based artist Vanessa Worm. It presents a striking versatility and range, with songs spanning experimental folk, peak-time dancefloor beats, post-punk, drum n bass, and electronic pop.

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The Mission: Marcus Stewart On Treaty And The “Truth Telling And Justice Process”

Marcus Stewart is the Co-Chair for the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, an independent and democratically elected representative voice for Aboriginal communities in the Victorian Treaty process. Marcus joins host Daniel James to…

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Off The Record: Rufus Wainwright Chats With Brian About His New Album and the “Second Act” Of His Career

Since his debut album in 1998, Rufus Wainwright has amassed a body of work that draws from and covers many styles, genres and formats. Over the course of his career, he has written…

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Mystifying Melbourne: Jim Reveals The Genesis Of His Hilarious Facebook Page ‘Shit Brick Fences of Melbourne’

The ‘Shit Brick Fences Of Melbourne’ Facebook page has become something of an inside joke amongst Melbournians since it came into existence from the visionary and hungover mind of guitarist and writer, known…

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SmartArts: Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke On The Federal Government’s Support Package For The Arts

Tony Burke, the federal Shadow Arts Minister, joins Richard Watts to discuss the recent announcement by the federal government of a $250 million support package for the arts.

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Breakfasters: Lockdown Survival Tips With Steve Ellen

Steve Ellen (aka Dr Doolittle from RRR’s Radiotherapy and Shrink The Virus) joins Daniel, Geraldine and Rachel Short (filling in for Sarah) to talk about the impacts the latest lockdown in Melbourne…