It’s going to be a helluva time this Sunday at CERES, with the folks from Supernormal Canteen joining the Eat It crew; live performances from Waari and Kee’ahn during Still Here; and JVG’s All-Star Melbourne Barbeque Orchestra.

Ever heard of Necrobarista, a visual novel game about the living dead set in a Melbourne café? Or what about Bush Bash, an arcade cabinet made out of the front half of a Mitsubishi sedan? These are just some of the works coming out of our city’s thriving independent videogame scene. The Byte Into IT crew introduce us to some of the talented individuals behind the scenes.

‘The audience member will always read the PowerPoint slide text before the speaker gets through it […] This is particularly problematic where dinner is served at presentations because people may be tempted to poke their own eyes out with the fork due to boredom.’

This month during Tabula Rasa (Fridays midnight to 2am), Olmo Salvatore presents Freaking Out the Neighbourhood. Get ready to crawl down alleyways, jump over fences and shake your limbs in the street.

‘If we doubt our ability to successfully complete a task, we are much more likely to put it off.’ Dr Jen, aka Breakfasters’ scientific brains trust, explains why we procrastinate – and what we can do to stop.

Triple R volunteer Jenny Davis has a few passions: making great radio, keeping the station’s CD library in order, and bacteria.

It was great to join our mates at JOY and other community radio stations at the Midsumma Pride March this Sunday.

Triffids founder and songwriter David McComb died 20 years ago this week – and his long deleted solo album Love of Will has finally been digitally re-released. Under the Sun’s Jonathan Alley, who’s wrapping up a documentary on McComb, reappraises a forgotten gem.

Huge congrats to our very own Tim Thorpe, who has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to broadcast media – and in particular, to community radio. We’re bloody chuffed that his legendary status has been now been made extra-official. Well done, Tim!

This Sunday, our mates at JOY FM are marching in the Midsumma Pride Parade, and we’re chuffed to be joining them along with our our community radio colleagues, including folks from PBS and SYN. All LGBTIQA+ Triple R volunteers and allies are welcome to join us.

Those three ragamuffins – Jeff, Gez and Sarah – are back in the studio this coming Tuesday for Breakfasters with a stack of great guests, including Celia Pacquola and Christos Tsiolkas.

‘Great music books aren’t actually about music; they’re about life, if they’re up to snuff. About madness, falling in and out of love, sex, death, triumph, the crazy shit people pulled off before they died early, and the few transcendent moments life casually throws at us, if we’re lucky.’

Pop it in your diaries/calendars/brains, folks: Triple R’s BBQ Day is happening on Sunday 24 February, from midday to 4pm.

Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation presents Balit Narrun Festival (Share The Spirit), the state’s largest and longest running Indigenous music festival, taking place on Saturday 26 January at Treasury Gardens from 1pm.

This Sunday, Neil Morris returns from his summer break to present a special two-hour edition of Still Here, from midday to 2pm, ahead of Survival Day.

Need a special setting to hold someone’s hand? Or just fancy soaking up some terrific tunes? Cruise the upcoming RRR Presents gigs for some ace ideas – from the Great Australian Beer Festival to Laura Jean and oh-so much more.

Triple R’s Chris Gill has been getting down to the sounds of Horatio Luna – and tells us why his residency is worth checking out.

Annaliese Redlich, Declan Furber-Gillick and Phoebe Taylor are in the hot seats this week, bringing you news, tunes and all-round good vibes.

The host of Triple R's brand new show Good Fortune on how she gets her kicks and what she has in store for your Sunday arvos.

‘A question we should always ask ourselves before we give feedback is: Where is this person is at now, and how far forward can I reasonably move them with my feedback?’

From Cat Power at Zoo Twilights to the Share the Spirit Festival, there are heaps of great events on the RRR Presents calendar (some are even free). Check out what’s in store for the rest of the month.

Calling all footy nerds! From midday till 1pm every Monday, seasoned journo (and all-round women’s footy obsessive) Kate O’Halloran will present Kick Like a Girl, a Triple R pop-up show dissecting the week in AFLW – right through to the end of March.

Every Radiothon, Herbert Hahn brings in a beautiful homemade cake to share with his fellow phone room volunteers. We ask him how he whipped up his latest culinary creation: a gateau honouring Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker.

After Montero provided Woody with some incredible artwork for The Cave, we thought we’d check in with the Mayor of Athens himself to find out more about his take on life (and pizza).

How do you pump out three Triple R Albums of the Week in one year? Erica Dunn (from Mod Con, Palm Springs and Tropical Fuck Storm) explains what it takes to whip up so much musical goodness – and shares her own favourite releases from 2018.

Every year, without fail, David Bridie does a broadcast on Xmas Day. But what’s it like to host radio on this rather strange day? The local muso tell us (and shares his catalogue of Chrissie-themed tunes).

From a Buzzcock to a Queen, we lost a league of musical icons this year – and some friends of Triple R, too. Listen back to our broadcasters’ memories and stories.

December can be a heady time of year, but all the boozing might not be necessary. We check in with some non-drinkers around the station – Chris Gill, Dave Graney and Bushy – for some tips.

The sun’s out, the mercury’s rising, and Triple R’s summer programming is in full swing! New and familiar voices present a swag of different shows, covering everything from rock, roots and beats, to comedy, politics and design, while our regular presenters take a well-earned break.

’Tis the season to consume iced treats. But which ones are worthy of your tastebuds? Breakfasters host Geraldine Hickey samples some milkbar classics for your convenience.

This month Joshua Hodson-Smith presents niche.

The new issue of Triple R’s subscriber mag includes a chat with Montero, some rather illuminating ice-cream reviews by Geraldine Hickey, and stacks more.

Mark it in your diaries, folks: our annual BBQ shindig will now happen on the last Sunday in February (that’s 24th February in 2019).

If you're able to give something this Christmas, simply drop by the Triple R building with your donation.

Gilles Peterson and Clem Ford are going to be live in conversation at RRR! They won’t actually be in conversation with each other, mind you (although, that would be pretty remarkable). John Bailey will be chatting to Gilles, while Michelle Bennett will be conversing with Clem – and you could be in the audience for one and/or both events.

Living the rock 'n' roll dream can have its darker moments, but a call to Support Act can let the light back in.

Peter Tantanis shares artifacts of Australian electronic music as featured on the new double LP 3am Spares.

How do Triple R presenters come up with their show intros? We ask some of the station’s finest to shed some light.

Ever felt like you’re getting a raw deal from your employer? Chances are you might well be, according to the ACTU.

Emerging solo talent June Jones blends punk elements with deeply personal lyrics about her unique journey.

Tune in to hear Steph and Dan Teitelbaum present The Velcro Couch.

D'you hear the Breakfasters chatting with Chloe Hooper about her new book, The Arsonist? It’s a breathtaking study of the man who started the Black Saturday fires – and we’ve got a sneak peek, if you want to give it a squiz.

We’re welcoming so many incredibly talented folks into the studio this weekend – from Leah Senior to Dr Dirk Welsford, who’ll tell us all about the very first sighting of the ‘headless chicken monster’, aka the deep-sea swimming sea cucumber.

On the eve on Bauhaus’ Aussie tour, David Adams explores the seminal goth band’s influences and artistic trajectory.

They’ve rested, they’ve relaxed – and now, as of Monday, they’re back, keeping you company during your morning-time adventures (whatever they may be).

SleepTalker joins the Triple R grid this Wednesday night from midnight to 2am! Host Bec Fary tells us what to expect – plus, a little about her own lucid dreaming experiences, and her favourite midnight snacks.

Check out all the awesome stuff you’re now entitled to, if you subscribed during Radiothon.

Got queries about the Triple R subscriber survey? This should help you out.

Join Lauren Taylor and Simon Winkler from Breaking and Entering as they present an extended interview with acclaimed artist Cat Power.

People, you outdid yourselves. This year’s Radiothon has been our biggest one ever. Check out the list of winners to see if you scored one of the incredible prizes.

Space announced on Wednesday night that they’ve decided to wind up Queer the Way.

Got a cool tale to tell? Want to learn how to produce a ripper audio story? Then you might like to be in touch with the nice types at All The Best.

Settle in for a live stream of the local legend’s gig in the Triple R Performance Space.

Don't forget you have until 26th September to subscribe

Melbourne audiologist Siobhan McGinnity has some top advice on how to protect your listening holes (before it’s too late).

We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Spencer P. Jones, an icon of local rock, and member of so many legendary acts.

Melbourne has been the birthplace of myriad inventions – from landmark technology to chocolate amphibians. We count down some of our city’s most notable brainchildren.

He played bass on some of Australia’s most iconic rock and post-punk albums – but for collaborator Kim Salmon, Brian Hooper was more than a muso. He was an education.

A bunch of great folks have joined the grid this year. Let’s show them the love this Radiothon.

Get ready for all sorts of on-air awesomeness – for the next ten days we’re going to be reminding you to subscribe (with the help of some bloody amazing people).

The new issue of The Trip is full of fun and curious tales, including tips on how to protect your hearing, and a guide to Melbourne's pro wrestling scene.

Triple R is seeking expressions of interest from current 3RRR subscribers in the Subscriber Representative role on the Board of Directors.

Brian Wise, Max Crawdaddy and Samson McDougall tell us why they reckon Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker is an exceptional broadcaster (and all-round human being).

The first wave of the subscriber survey

We’ve increased our subscription prices for the first time in 10 years

Radiothon and the Trip Magazine are well and truly on their way and we'd love to make sure that you're in the loop!

This week on Byte Into It

We’re excited to announce a bunch of new programming changes that will kick off this month on Triple R!

We’re thrilled with this morning's survey result!

We’re thrilled to have picked up three awards at the 2017 Community Broadcasting Association Community Radio Awards.