Cong Josie is the hedonistic side-project of musician Nic Oogjes, bandleader of Melbourne ensemble NO ZU. Cong Josie joined Simon Winkler on Breaking & Entering for an amazing live stream performance on Thu 22 July. Have a squiz at the wild video right here!

Acclaimed roots/rock artist Liz Stringer, aka the “musician’s musician”, joined Out On The Patio to play tracks from her recent Triple R Album Of The Week, First Time Really Feeling.

SmartArts' Richard Watts has been recognised at this year's Green Room Awards with a lifetime achievement award (alongside Rachael Maza)! Nice work, Richard – and very well deserved, too.

It’s nearly tax time, folks. You might like to consider donating to Triple R before 30 June. We’re an independent, not-for-profit, community media organisation and a registered charity. All donations to Triple R over $2 are tax-deductible.

For the last two years, the ever-infectious Eva Lubulwa has been featuring the creative genius of melanin-soaked artists on the Triple R airwaves every Monday night. However, Eva has decided to call it a night and is wrapping up Highly Melanated.

Get your ears ready: Sarah and Daniel return at 6am on Monday with Triple R's newest Breakfasters Bobby Macumber!

Bobby Macumber tells us about getting started in comedy, her abiding passion for sports, and why having the ability to create a detailed spreadsheet always comes in handy.

Big congrats to Brian Wise, host of the excellent Off The Record (Saturdays, 9am till noon), who picked himself up an OAM over the weekend for service to the broadcast media, particularly to radio.

The fabulous Geraldine Hickey bid listeners a final farewell on Friday morning, after five and a half years as a Breakfaster! A huge lineup of special guests joined the show to pay some emotional tributes to Gez along the way. Job well done, Gez!

While the regular Breakfasters take a short break (ahead of new Breakfaster Bobby Macumber joining the team), this bunch of spunks will keep you company from 6am to 9am this week. Thanks a bunch, Steph Hughes, Bec Fary and Jas Moore!

Well, well. Isn’t this nice: some awesome, heavy-weight Triple R hoodies featuring old-school artwork! The really good news? They’re on sale right now from our online shop.

The latest lockdown has prevented us from holding a live audience broadcast, but it didn't stop us from sending Gez off in style! So crank it, people. Geraldine Hickey’s last Breakfasters. 6am to 9am. With guests galore.

Huge news, everyone: Geraldine Hickey is finishing up on Breakfasters and “Wednesday Wisecracker” Bobby Macumber is joining the team!

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency is running Morning Tea For Culture 2021. VACCA is inviting everyone to learn more about Aboriginal culture and fundraise for programs by organising your own Morning Tea For Culture. You might like to arrange a Morning Tea online, according to current restrictions – or get started with your registration to receive your host pack and consider a Morning Tea in the coming months when safe to do so in person.

Due to restrictions, Michael Beach's Live To Air performance on The Australian Mood has been postponed. We'll let you know when you can expect Beach's blues-infused, guitar-led gems on the Triple R airwaves ASAP!

We're sorry about the latest Melbourne lockdown news, friends. Stay strong, stay safe, and tune in – we're geared up to be your lockdown companion.

Keen to get more books in your brain? Breakfasters book reviewer Fi Wright has some ace tips for anyone wanting to up their reading intake.

Did you know it’s National Volunteer Week? This is always a very special time of year for Triple R, as the station relies on the hard work of over 800 volunteers – but the past year has seen many volunteers needing to go remote or put their work on hold. We catch up with four off-air volunteers from among Triple R’s ranks to discover how they’ve stayed connected with the station from afar.

The Grapevine’s Dylan and Kulja are joined by very special guest Scott Ludlum for a live-streamed in-conversation event. The activist and former politician has just written his first book, Full Circle, which explores what happens when ordinary people stand up to corporations and tyrants. Watch the live stream here.

What a stellar job this one’s done of holding the Breakfasters fort while Sarah Smith has been on parental leave. Thanks a million, Mon!

In case you missed the news, Sarah Smith is returning to Breakfasters!

Three cheers to everyone out there who subscribed and donated to Triple R during April Amnesty 2021! Your support during this critical fundraising campaign has helped Triple R remain your constant companion.

What an absolute treat to have Blake Scott drop by Breakfasters to play live for us on the final day of April Amnesty. Thanks, Blake!

Melbourne four-piece Snowy Band join Breaking and Entering’s Simon Winkler for a live-streamed performance today at 6pm to celebrate April Amnesty. Watch the live stream right here!

Breakfasters’ gardening expert Justin “Digga” Calverley shares his top tips for getting started growing herbs and veggies.

Huge congratulations to Geraldine Hickey, who took out the award for the Most Outstanding Show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival. We’re so happy for you, Gez. What a massive achievement!

Some very exciting news, everyone: Areej Nur is back! Areej previously presented the incredible Wednesday morning show The Rap and is now jumping into the Thursday 7pm to 8pm timeslot with her brand new program ALL CAPS.

To celebrate April Amnesty, Triple R is excited to bring you a bunch of special, live-streamed performances across the month. First up is Kee’ahn, who brings her lush melodies and rich vocals to the RRR airwaves, when she joins Good Fortune’s Jazz Feldy. Watch the live stream right here.

“Victorian people might know about Aboriginal culture in a broad sense, but what about local culture? What about local language, the local traditions and the histories of this place? Those are the things that help you to identify with and feel like this is our history, not just Aboriginal history – it’s our history.”

Devastating news over the weekend that we lost Daphne Camf. Daphne was a formidable singer, songwriter and synthesist for many well-loved and often-played bands on Triple R, including SaD, NO ZU, Rat Vs Possum and more. She also regularly co-hosted the program No Pants with Sara Savage on Triple R on Sunday nights in 2013.

Triple R’s April Amnesty fundraiser is nearly here. We were blown away by the number of people who supported Triple R last year – but to weather the full impacts of COVID-19, we need to ask for your support again.

Due to COVID-19’s impact on Triple R’s sponsorship revenue, listener support remains essential to keep Triple R – forever. If you can, please consider donating and subscribing during April Amnesty. You’ll go in the draw to score some sweet prizes, too!

A year ago, when lockdown hit, Triple R presenter Steve Cross started dropping weekly playlists on Spotify under the banner A Quiet Life. It now features well over 1000 tracks and runs on a parallel track to Beat Orgy. Think of it as a weekly bonus disk to the Saturday evening radio show – for those of you who simply need even more music in your lives.

Triple R listeners are in for a treat: June Jones will join Out On The Patio's Kate Kingsmill for a special live stream performance of her new album Leafcutter – a collection of rich, symphonic synth-pop alongside sparse and heartbreaking ballads – today. Watch the live stream right here.

To celebrate the world premiere of No Friend But The Mountains: A Symphonic Song Cycle, Behrouz Boochani, composer Luke Styles and Dr Omid Tofighian will join Richard Watts on SmartArts for a special live-streamed conversation at 11am today. Watch the live stream right here.

It’s International Women’s Day this Monday – and we’ve got a helluva lineup of talented presenters bringing you non-stop IWD-inspired radio all day.

The Primal Screen team are hosting a very special panel as part of Melbourne Knowledge Week to explore the experience of our local film industry – and to consider what’s ahead, as we embrace a new COVID-normal reality.

Australian hip hop royalty Joelistics returns with his new project Film School. To celebrate, Joelistics joins Chris Gill on Get Down for a special live-streamed performance today at 1pm. Watch it right here!

Triple R’s Facebook page is currently blocked, due to Facebook restricting access to Australian news on its platform. But there are heaps of ways you can stay up to date and connected with the Rs.

Neil Rogers, host of The Australian Mood, has been recognised for services to community radio for more than 30 years.

Corey Tutt – founder of DeadlyScience, CSIRO Indigenous STEM Champion 2019, Eureka Prize finalist (and much more) – talks to Daniel James, host of The Mission.

This time five years ago, something completely unexpected occurred: Triple R was flooded. Check out the chaos, the damage, and – finally – the recovery.

Triple R’s Daniel James and Vanessa Morris will present a special live broadcast of Share The Spirit from 2pm to 6pm on Survival Day Tuesday 26 January.

Great news to kick off the new year, everyone: a raft of exciting programming changes are taking place!

This week marks 16 years since Triple R relocated from Victoria St in Fitzroy to its current digs at the corner of Blyth and Nicholson Streets in Brunswick East! Cop a squiz at the hard yakka that went on behind the scenes.

Why has it felt like we’re living in a time warp? Why does Zoom make us feel so exhausted? And will the pandemic leave a permanent record on the planet? Breakfasters “Weird Science” presenter Dr Jen sheds scientific light on a whole bunch of pandemic ponderings.

The sun is out, the fun is returning, and music is back in the air… Let Triple R be your soundtrack to a summer like no other!

Big news: Zara has decided to make this Friday her last-ever Dropout Boogie! We ask her what she’ll miss about spinning tunes and keeping us company every Friday from 7pm till 10pm – and what she’s learned along the way.

Super-exciting news: Einstein A Go-Go’s Dr Linden has been awarded the 2020 AMOS (Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society) Science Outreach Award! The award recognises her ongoing work helping to educate people and influence public opinion on past and future climate change.

Dream pop outfit Hachiku have just released their debut album I’ll Probably Be Asleep. To celebrate the long-awaited release, they’ll join Simon and Lauren on Breaking And Entering for a special live-streamed performance at 5pm today. Watch the video right here.

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is fighting for refugees in offshore detention and hotel prisons in Australia. But they need financial support to keep fighting for people’s rights and support their basic needs while in detention.

Award-winning novelist and journalist Helen Garner has just released her second volume of diaries. She joins Mel Cranenburgh on Backstory’s last show for 2020 for a special hour-long, live-streamed conversation. Watch the live video right here!

We’ve just released this ripper Triple R tee, featuring artwork by local ledge Oslo Davis, in a whole bunch more colours, plus kids sizes and baby onesies! Snap ’em up in time for the festive season – or just enjoy gazing at all the full range.

Professor Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s leading climate change experts, joins Einstein A Go-Go’s Dr Shane for an hour-long special live-streamed conversation. Watch the live video stream right here!

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency are raising funds to help ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care and in their programs receive a gift this festive season and families have the support they need. Here’s how to get involved.

Tanya Akinola (aka T-N) has decided to retire her overnight pop-up show After Hours Mutations. Jumping into the Thursday 4am to 6am time slot will be Holly Pereira with Live Through This, a show with feelings named after Hole’s formative album.

Composer and experimental artist Naretha Williams will perform tracks from her groundbreaking album Blak Mass for a special live-stream performance on The Good, The Dub & The Global. Watch the video stream right here!

Want a quick snapshot of all the ace music, arts and cultural events happening online and IRL in Melbourne and its surrounds? Tune in every Wednesday night bang on 7pm to hear everything in store events-wise.

Amazing news: The Mission’s Daniel James has won the Excellence in Indigenous Broadcasting award from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia!

Kick back and settle in – the Melbourne-based composer, bassist, producer and 30/70 founding member will perform tracks for a special live-streamed performance at 1pm today. Watch it right here!

Melbourne folk-pop duo Sleeper and Snake join Out On The Patio with Rachel Short for a special live-streamed performance! Stream the video right here.

Featuring ripper designs by local legends Amy Jean, Steph Hughes, Grace Kindellan and Oslo Davis, we’ve got (hopefully) something for just about everyone.

Big thanks to Out On The Patio’s Monique Sebire for jumping in the chair for Sarah Smith, while Smithie’s on parental leave. While Mon’s spinning tunes and chatting on Breakfasters, Rachel Short will jump out of the overnight pop-ups and fill in for Out On The Patio.

Listen out for a new overnight pop-up show with Sophie Miles (Sunday nights/Monday mornings from 4am to 6am), showcasing music to cultivate stillness and peace.

This year, ahead of the 16th edition of the Music Victoria awards in December, the 2020 Industry Awards are taking place online – beaming to wherever you may be across the state.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the Triple R listeners out there who subscribed and donated this Radiothon. Legends, each and every one of you.

Singer-songwriter Angie McMahon joins Monique Sebire for a special live streamed performance to wrap up Radiothon 2020!

All The Best, a weekly, half-hour podcast devoted to new Australian storytelling, are looking for first-person narratives about formative experiences and stories that show the personal, everyday impacts of big issues.

The Golden Age Of Piracy host tells us all about his home broadcasting set-up.

Dan Warner, who has presented Warner Corner on the JVG Radio Method for over two decades, has decided to retire the segment. The local muso and much-loved member of the Triple R fam reflects on the many memories made at the station.

Want a piece of music history? Off The Record patron and iconic local singer-songwriter/musician Joe Camilleri has offered up a very special guitar to raise funds for Triple R’s critically important Radiothon. Bidding is open!

Eat It host Cam Smith shows us how to rustle up a tasty and nourishing eggplant lasagne (well, technically an eggplant al forno), along with a fresh and zesty salad. Best of all: it’s super-easy to throw together.

From setting up makeshift home studios to upside-down webcam settings, Breakfasters’ Daniel Burt describes the highs and lows of co-presenting Triple R’s weekday morning show in trackies.

Want a little piece of this all-important Radiothon to keep forever? We got you sorted.

The coronavirus outbreak prompted Triple R to devise a way for broadcasters to present their shows live from home. It took Triple R’s technology team three weeks to build the system. But what is the system? And how was it created? Technology Manager Cameron Paine explains the nuts and bolts of it all in glorious, nerdish detail.

We may be unable to get together right now, but we can still share photos of our broadcasters bringing their Radiothon shows to the airwaves. Enjoy!

Fancy a Radiothon profile pic? Or maybe a graphic to pop in your stories or timeline? Let us sort you out!

Sadly, we’re not able to have a phone room full of volunteers to take your calls, due to restrictions – so we’re asking everyone to subscribe and donate online.

The incredible local producer, performer, DJ and architecture academic joins Vaughan for a chat and a live set.

Triple R’s weekly science program, Einstein A Go-Go, is celebrating three decades on the airwaves this winter! Hear host Dr Shane tell Breakfasters about the history of the show and all the exciting on-air celebrations coming up!

Huge news: Cam Smith, host of Eat It, has been announced as an inductee of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Legends Hall Of Fame for food and wine communication and education – which makes Cam an official legend.

It’s been with a heavy heart that we have had to suspend The Graveyard Shift to minimise the people coming into the building. But in its place, we’re proud to announce 14 pop-up shows.

Radiotherapy’s Steve Ellen, aka “Dr Dolittle”, is on Breakfasters this Friday at 8.15 to give us some mental health advice for getting through Melbourne’s second round of Stage Three restrictions – but in the meantime you can read his top tips right here.

Exciting news, everyone! A new show is joining the Triple R airwaves: Mooncake, celebrating diverse sounds from Asia, including Asian-Australian music, hosted by Small FRY.

In case you missed the news, Bec Fary announced they’ve decided to finish up SleepTalker. It’s been a unique and brilliantly crafted program. Be sure to tune in for the final episode this Wednesday night.

It’s Refugee Week. Triple R’s events producer Bez Zewdie explains how the path of a refugee is not one you choose – but one that’s chosen for you.

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency is currently running Morning Tea For Culture. VACCA is inviting you to help, learn more about culture, and fundraise for their Cultural Programs – all while enjoying some yummy Traditional treats.

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.

“It has been an incredibly tough week for Black and First Nations people in Australia, the US and around the world.”

Our First Nations contributors offer some words about what Reconciliation Week means to them.

Meet Lisa – another one of our amazing volunteers! To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re shining the spotlight on a handful of legends who help out here at Triple R. Lisa creates the Backstory podcast and a whole heap of online content, too.

It’s a very special time, everyone: National Volunteer Week. To celebrate, we’re profiling a few of the fine folks who dedicate their time to volunteering at Triple R.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve regrettably had to suspend any programs with rotating hosts, in order to reduce the number of people coming into the Triple R studios. This includes The Graveyard Shift. One of our dedicated Graveyarders, Jamie McCarthy, tells us what he misses about the 2am to 6am shift – and why it’s so special.

Now lauded as one of the great American songwriters, Lucinda Williams spent the first two decades of her career in the cracks between rock and country music. We shed some light on the musician who made Good Souls Better Angels, Triple R’s Album of the Week.

We’ve restocked some of the gems in our merch collection, including t-shirts featuring artwork by Oslo Davis, Sam Wallman and Lynn Bremner – all printed by local legends Machine Screenprinters.

Don’t let all this talk about boogers put you off – Melbourne’s own Karate Boogaloo are really a rather polite and supportive lot with a deep love for all things funk and soul.

We’ve been completely blown away by your love, generosity and kind messages during April Amnesty. Your Station In Isolation is so grateful – and we couldn't be more thrilled to keep bringing you the shows you know and love.

She really loves dogs, she was born into show business, and her new album’s title was inspired by dialogue from a Gillian Anderson character.

While Tabula Rasa is on hiatus, Tanya Bunter brings us her show, Desire Lines – a music show that lays down tracks for you to reignite old memories and spark new ones.

Exciting news, folks: this Thursday Archival Revival has its debut! Archival Revival is a pop-up show hosted by Lex Cran, who brings us a Live To Air from the Triple R archives, every Thursday night from 7pm to 8pm (while Max Headroom is on hiatus).

Clem Bastow explains the need for representation of Autistic people beyond the “awkward white male genius” model of popular media, and how her neurodivergent thinking leads to the more-than-occasionally byzantine links she makes during Superfluity.

Take a peek at all the creative ways Triple R broadcasters are doing their shows at home.

Three weeks of travelling around the Antarctic Peninsula gave Dr Jen (from Breakfasters and Einstein A Go-Go) a new perspective on the state of the planet. Take a moment to experience this incredible continent – and Jen’s spectacular photos, too.

Respect The Rock’s Nicole TadPole and Dog Meat's Dave Laing tell us about the impact and legacy of local muso Dave Thomas, frontman of Bored!, member of Magic Dirt, and more.

Subscribers: got a virtual show coming up? Let folks know by submitting the details to the Triple R online gig guide, arts diary or community events calendar.

It’s April Amnesty – a time to subscribe and donate to Triple R. And given the impacts of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical to dig deep, if you possibly can.

With everything that’s happening (and continuing to happen), we thought you might like to know the latest at Triple R – so here’s a bit of a rundown.

We can’t get together and put on Live To Airs right now… but did you know that we’ve got a ripper stash of videos of past Live To Air shows?

COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on so many folks in our community already. Here are some of the ways you can provide support – and also reach out for help, if you need it.

Some great news, everyone! Radiotherapy presenter G Spot – aka post-doctoral researcher and clinical psychologist Dr. Gemma Sharp, known for her innovative research in the field of negative body image – has been named one of the Rising Stars of 2020 by The Educator!

The Triple R office is temporarily closed to the public. We’re still taking calls for the time being – and you can always contact us via email. Thanks for understanding, everyone!

Due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19, Triple R has made the decision to cancel all Live To Air performances until further notice.

Couldn't get in the room for this one? Or just want to re-experience the awesomeness? Kick back and watch our live video stream!

Our very own Richard Watts has been awarded a huge prize as part of the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards in recognition of his “extraordinary commitment and work”, which includes (of course) his 15 years of hosting SmartArts. Go, Richard!!!

This Sunday Triple R is celebrating International Women’s Day with an all-women and GNC lineup of hosts. Plus special guest Mo’Ju will program her favourite First Nations women and GNC artists from 1pm to 2pm.

Massive kudos to our very own Dr Jen, who last week took home the Unsung Hero Award of Australian Science Communication! The Unsung Hero Award is an annual award given by the Australian Science Communicators, the national forum for science communicators and science journalists.

Keen to raise some money for people seeking asylum – and have a wonderful culinary celebration while you’re at it? Then you might like to get involved in the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Feast For Freedom.

So many Triple R broadcasters have paid tribute to the iconic DJ and producer, and together they cover the scope of Weatherall’s influence.

JVG has decided to end BBQ Day for good. The event has taken on iconic status over the years – it will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

You know those amazing live performances you hear every Friday morning on Breakfasters? Well, guess what: we’ve turned them into an online album you can stream and/or download!

Smart home speakers with assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa have surged in popularity over the last two years. If you’re using one of these already, we’ve got the lowdown on how to access the Triple R livestream and podcasts on these devices.

Well, this is just wonderful: our very own Dr Shane Huntington has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for "service to science as a communicator". We are so proud of you, mate! 

We're really happy to announce that three new broadcasters will be joining the Triple R grid in 2020: Millú (Milly Davison) with Full Circle, Mia Timpano with Requiem for a Scream, and Aisha Pachoud with Mystifying Melbourne.

Guess who's back from hollies? That's right – your favourite crew of early rising human beings... Triple R's Breakfasters! Tune in from Tuesday morning to hear Gez, Daniel and Sarah back on the airwaves for the first time this year/decade/other unit of time.

Still Here co-host Paul Gorrie will broadcast live from Share The Spirit Festival 2020, a free festival presented by Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation, celebrating the survival of Indigenous people in Australia, on Sunday 26 January at Treasury Gardens. Listen from noon till 2pm.

Every week, Dan Dare listens to a gargantuan amount of tunes for How High The Moon – streaming with one earpiece while pushing a pram, scanning through songs on his lunch break... He'll even sometimes buy tracks from Bandcamp during the show. Catch up on all of Dan's behind-the-scenes processes in this detailed convo, now that he's back on the airwaves for 2020!

“The lungs are actually designed to only breathe in perfectly clean air.” The Dean of Health Sciences at Swinburne explains what’s happening to our lungs in the presence of bushfire smoke – and identifies the best ways to respond.

Fun fact: Ennio Styles chooses his first track about a minute before the show kicks off. Learn all about the many hours and processes that go into creating Stylin’ before Ennio jumps back on the airwaves this Friday.

Looking for ways to help? Here are a handful of places where you might like to make cash donations.

Guess who's back on air this coming Monday? None other than Eva Lubulwa! Dive into this candid chat with Eva to discover how an episode of Highly Melanated comes together.

The Triple R office will be closed from Wednesday 25 December and will reopen on Thursday 2 January. From everyone here at Triple R, have a safe and happy festive season!

Huge thanks to Simon Lukic from Musically Incorrect, Didvis S (Davis) from Leisure Link, and Hugo Spiceland from Frank whose shows have all wrapped this month.

A handful of list-loving Triple R broadcasters share their favourite finds from the past 12 months. Dive in to discover venues, films, books and music galore. Oh, and be sure to check back as more lists trickle in over the summer!

Triple R is serving up another sizzling plate of summer programs across December and January while our regular presenters take a well-earned break. Listen out for new and familiar voices presenting a swag of different shows, covering everything from rock, roots and beats, to comedy, law and design!

30/70, the collective behind our Album of the Week, is a bit like a rambunctious share-house that also happens to produce incredible jazz/funk/neo-soul music; it’s ever-changing, hard to pin down, and filled with love and creativity.

Some very excellent news, people: Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran has won a VicHealth award in recognition of her work increasing visibility and equity for women in sport. Congrats, Kate!

We were saddened to learn last week that two former Triple R broadcasters, Alan Bamford and Martin Armiger, both passed away. Alan and Martin made significant contributions not only to the station, but also to the broader music community.

It was meticulous work. For the final song, they found a recording of Cohen reading the poem and carefully edited out the background noise to render his haunting baritone like it was recorded in a studio, cushioned by delicate piano.

Triple R is once again a drop-off point for the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency’s Christmas Gift Appeal. Swing by the station to donate pressies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in care.

Last night Music Victoria celebrated its 2019 awards. The event, proudly presented by Triple R and our mates at PBS, featured a tonne of awesome winners from across the state. Check them out and/or watch the video!

Really exciting news, everyone: Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran has been nominated for VicHealth’s Outstanding Reporting on Women’s Sport Award!

Ever fancied exploring the wonderful world of jazz, but not sure where to begin? Stolen Moments host John Bailey suggests some gateway artists and albums – and explains why you don’t need to be ‘scared of the jazz’.

Sneak a peek at a handful of sweet moments from this year's Kyneton Music Festival, presented by RRR – all captured by our volunteer shutterbug Richard Mcleish.

Curious about the new Kim Salmon biography? Have a cheeky quiz at an extract ahead of our in conversation event with Kim this Wednesday.

She’s happy living in North Carolina with her cat Violet (who has her own Instagram). A lot of her friends there aren’t in the music world. In between tours, she likes to come home, watch Humphrey Bogart films, go on hikes.

We're super-chuffed to report that Laura Mackay has won the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year!

The world recently lost a rock n’ roll legend: The Muffs’ Kim Shattuck (she also played with Pixies and The Pandoras). Triple R volunteer writer Katherine Smyrk traces the life and times of this extraordinary woman, who passed away at 56.

Can't make it to the studio? No probs settle in and watch the live stream right here!

Did you know you can listen to lots of your favourite Triple R talks-based shows as podcasts? What’s even cooler: they’re now easier than ever to access.

Wondering if you’ve scored one of the super-rad 2019 Radiothon prizes? Tune in to Breakfasters to see if you’re one of the lucky ones.

You’ll get a month’s heads-up before joining the band – and touring the States; you’ll throw things at the drum kit to get a new sound; and you may almost get shot.

Attention, good people: it’s Ennio Styles’ 900th show coming up this Friday! To celebrate, Ennio has put together Stylin’ 900, a compilation of 32 awesome tracks available to download for free.

Stream Sui Zhen right here, right now.

Wonderful news: Einstein A Go-Go team member Laura Mackay has won a Eureka Prize for her ground-breaking work in cancer immunotherapy!

Ahead of the release of their new EP, Melbourne band No Sister speak to Triple R volunteer writer Nicholas Kennedy about perspectives on pop music, originality and DIY feminism in an industry where it’s all been done before.

Stuck in traffic? Stuck in rain? Wish you could be here to check out the incredible Gordon Koang in the Triple R Perfomance Space, but just couldn't make it work? No stress! You can watch the live stream right here.

Blind since birth, Gordon Koang was taught as a child to play the thom (a traditional instrument from South Sudan), and has since catapulted into musical success. Discover Gordon's story ahead of his live set on Out on the Patio tonight.

It’s not too late, folks – you can still subscribe to go in the running for the Radiothon prizes and get that sweet bumper sticker, too.

‘As you drive off into wedded bliss, cans clinking behind the car, your state-sanctioned partner holding your hand, just remember what got you here: your Triple R Subscriber Card.’

It’s thanks to the generosity of subscribers that Triple R is able to survive and thrive. But did you know that we offer an absolute swag of benefits for you, the subscriber? Think of it as our way of saying, ‘Thanks cobber, much appreciated.’

The only arcade game Beci Orpin grew up playing was Street Fighter – ‘mostly because I thought Chun-Li was cool and it was fun seeing her beat the crap out of Ken,’ she says. Learn how she became such a gun in the Melbourne visual arts world – and how she cooked up our 8-bit-inspired Radiothon artwork.

We may only be a few days into Radiothon, but we've already made a stack of ace memories. From Zero-G's phenomenal costumes to phoneroom funtimes, Radiothon is quite simply the most heart-warming time of year.

To learn more about what inspires our volunteer broadcasters, we thought we'd sit down and ask a few of them why they're so passionate about the Rs.

We were bloody stoked that local legend DJ Peril, founder of 1200 Techniques, wanted to pay tribute to The Ghost in the form of a mural on our garage door. See how this iconic artwork came together on the first day of Radiothon 2019.

They brought so much love into the Perfomance Space last week. Now stream their beautiful set and discover why The Teskeys are blowing up, right around the world.

Super-groovy news, friends: there’s a new Triple R t-shirt available in the online shop! Featuring original commissioned artwork by Scottish, Melbourne-based illustrator Lynn Bremner, this tee makes a rad addition to anyone’s wardrobe... including yours.

Painter, musician, collector – Lucy Roleff's vocations are varied, but all of them link to form an appreciation of the spaces we inhabit, a feeling explored on her new album Left Open in a Room. Nicholas Kennedy interviews Lucy on her connections with art, music, success, and domesticity.

Did you know that John Waters thinks up his films in Baltimore bar and grill joints, while truck drivers ‘gobble their breakfast and ignore him’? Learn all about the Hairspray filmmaker with Plato’s Cave presenter Sally Christie.

They’re not all brothers; they started out busking at local farmers’ markets; and they still call Warrandyte home.

Triple R volunteer writer Georgia Marchesi gave up grog for Dry July and discovered – to her surprise – that she didn’t actually need it as a social lubricant.

Gilles Peterson is no stranger to compilations – he’s put together and released over 100 of them – but this is one specific and special to Melbourne’s flourishing jazz scene.

Really cool to see our very own Ennio Styles guest hosting the Bandcamp Weekly!

We are deeply saddened that Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker has passed away.

To commemorate the passing of The Ghost, we’ve assembled some archival photos of the legendary Triple R broadcaster.

We’re pretty damn chuffed to see so many talented RRR folks appearing at Changes Festival this week – from Neon Sunset’s Annaliese talking music and podcasts, to Still Here host Neil Morris hosting a conversation about what a perfect future working with sound looks like for First Peoples, and so much more.

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Community Cup on Sunday. It was an awesome day with an awesome vibe – and most awesomely of all… we won! Cop a quiz at these snaps to re-live the glory of the Hertz.

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are holding their annual Telethon to raise funds for people seeking asylum this coming Thursday – and Triple R’s Breakfasters will join them live in their phone room from 6am to 9am.

Brisbane-based future-soul artist Tiana Khasi (performing live for Triple R subscribers soon) is proud of her Khasi heritage. The society is stridently matrilineal: the youngest daughter of the family inherits all property; men live in their mother-in-law’s house after marriage; and children take their mother’s surname.

She reckons ‘we’re all a bit fucked up’; her latest album title is inspired by a computer pop-up; and she aspires to have a job helping people to get in touch with their emotions.

Triple R volunteer Kelly Herbison was born on the day The Who released their rock opera Tommy (albeit many years later). With a Who-obsessed father, the music not only provided her with a window to his life, it also provided an entry point into complex social issues.

We’ve assembled a cracker lineup of talent to keep subscribers entertained this June as part of our Winter Warmer event series. Join us for live performances from Sharon Van Etten, Kelsey Lu, Tiana Khasi, Art of Fighting, and more.

Born in rural North Carolina, the classically trained cellist and vocalist is now living in LA, making music with the big names in alternative R&B (including Sampha and Solange); she’s also performing live for subscribers at Triple R rather soon.

Get your earholes ready for non-stop excellence: this year’s Comm Cup stage will be graced by none other than Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly, DJ JNETT, Magic Dirt, Baker Boy, RVG, Harvey Sutherland and more.

Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It does, however, come with Pauly P – which is just as good. In this continuing column, the Livewire co-host answers subscribers’ dilemmas, big and small.

Subscribers can now submit their very own event to the Triple R website, so that it will (pending approval) be published on said website, and by the magic of technology, reach the eyeballs of the Triple R community.

A motely panel of experts will unpack the hits and misses of the campaign and keep you informed of the emerging results this Saturday from 6pm to 8pm. Crack a bevvie, settle in. We'll have insights (and insults).

This month Monash Clayton brings together ideas, music, theater and performance that looks to interrogate the word ‘Progress’ while attempting to evaluate its scope, resonance and currency (and the lineup is pretty damn awesome).

No idea how to make sense of Robodebt? Neither do a lot of people. 150,000 folks who’ve received a Robodebt letter from the DHS have paid the debt without a ‘formal review’. But you can get help; Breakfasters guest Dr Darren O’Donovan explains how.

‘We’re all from the back-arse of nowhere in Ireland,’ vocalist Grian says, ‘and next thing you know we’re playing places like fuckin’ San Francisco. That’s mental.’

‘I haven’t changed much since high school, except now I tend to wear fewer Band-Aids with my shoes.’

People will buy you drinks, high five you... And then, if you run into Cash herself, it’ll be a bit like a midday movie where the same actor plays estranged twins.

Chuck it in your diaries, folks: Sunday 23 June, Reclink Community Cup, with Magic Dirt, Baker Boy and Harvey Sutherland performing live!

Congrats to all the lucky ducks who subscribed during April Amnesty and scored one of our insanely rad prizes! Their names are now lit up in pixels on our beloved website.

Yirramboi Festival (which means ‘tomorrow’ in the shared language of the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung people) officially kicks off today (Thursday) and celebrates the ongoing diversity and creativity from over 2000 generations of Indigenous culture here in Australia.

Her name isn't Aldous; she didn't want to be a musician; and her favourite movie is Clueless.

Let’s hear it for these ace new programs: Highly Melanated with Eva Lubulwa, ‘celebrating the creative genius of melanin-soaked people – locally, nationally and worldwide’, and The Mission with Daniel James, ‘exploring the issues that impact the lives of Aboriginal people and those at the wrong end of social justice in this country’.

Huge news, everyone: the inimitable Jeff Sparrow is stepping down from co-hosting Breakfasters after three and a half amazing years on air.

Hey ho, potential subscriber-inos! If you’ve been pondering subscribing during April Amnesty, now’s the time – ’cos it’s nearly over.

‘I just released an album. It’s a time for great celebration and relief. But it’s like when I go to my niece’s grade two concert. As much as I love her, as much as I am proud, I am also bored to tears.’

He’s helped make so many iconic Aussie comedies – from Frontline to The Castle to Utopia. But how did Tom Gleisner get into this caper? And why have the Working Dog team enjoyed so much success? Steph and Daniel Teitelbaum have a natter with the multi-talented Tom to find out.

‘Shrimpwitch is just Kim Prawn and Georgi Goonsack, but they sound like 10 people. Or more.’ In a few short years, local punk duo Shrimpwitch have gone from playing Cramps songs in a Brunswick shed to closing out Meredith. We trace their trajectory and analyse their awesomeness.

Record Store Day is nearly here – this Saturday, to be precise. In anticipation of the good times ahead, we get up close and personal with some of Melbourne’s finest independent music retailers.

There are lots of reasons to subscribe to Triple R. Not only do you benefit the world by keeping us going, but you also benefit yourself. In many ways. Allow us to tell you the ways (just in case you weren’t already aware).

Folks, the Triple R online shop is up and running!

‘The drive out to Bambra in Friday night traffic is a Fury Road-style dust and wind nightmare complete with semi-trailers nipping at my heels…’ Triple R volunteers Alix Palmer and Clara Slewa capture the beauty, the rain and the characters at this year’s By the Meadow music festival.

Finding your news from three different sources is the new five fruit and veg a day, but hitting your intake isn’t as easy as coming home and making a fancy salad.

This April The Golden Age of Piracy celebrates ten years (!) on the Triple R airwaves. Host Tristen Harris explains the show’s origins – and how ‘banging on’ about influences has come to influence him.

‘As soon as a boy is one year old, he gets gifted a football […] Women just don’t have that inherited cultural entitlement.’ Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran gives us the full rundown on all things AFLW – the good, the bad... even the jargon.

Subscribe during April Amnesty and you’ll automatically go in the running to win: a swish new bike; a year’s worth of Victorian-grown olive oil; a trip for two to Tassie’s lush north, including flights, accommodation and wine; and oh-so much more.

From starting a bidding war between 20 record labels to forming a supergroup with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus is an artist we’re bloody pumped about – and she’s performing at Triple R’s April Amnesty Opening Party!

Ever wondered how Triple R got started? Or how folks found their way onto the airwaves? Then you’d do well to have a squiz at this sweet doco Channel 31 made about us!

We’ve got four ripper live April Amnesty shows coming up to celebrate Maps, Kick Like a Girl, The Golden Age of Piracy and Double Bounce – and guess what? Subscribers can go in the running to come to all of them.

Through the lens of Triple R volunteer photographer Chelsea Sienna King, we remember the beauty and the magic of Golden Plains 2019.

Kendrick described her as possibly ‘the illest doing it right now’ – but mainstream recognition has been slow for London rapper Little Simz. Her new record ‘GREY Area’, Triple R’s Album of the Week, could change all that, though.

From the thousands of mixtapes he sold from his driveway, Houston legacy DJ Screw established the now-famous chopped and screwed DJ technique – but the closest thing he had to a ‘single’ was a mixtape he made for a friend’s birthday (by now, it’s likely to have sold enough to be a platinum record).

Something pretty cool went down here in Melbourne recently: ‘Rah! Rah!’, a feminist punk retrospective of the last 30 years of female, femme and non-binary sounds from this city. We broadcast three of the talks panels on International Women’s Day – and they’re now available for your streaming pleasure!

She was homeless at 15; she started out as a drummer; and she bloody loves posting photos of her dogs.

Self-driving cars are coming – and with them, an estimated 94 per cent fewer road accidents. So what’s stopping us from embracing them? Triple R volunteer and writer Alix Palmer investigates Aussies’ emotional and cultural connection to driving.

‘Long legs, poor coordination and the natural anxiety that comes with doing anything new, especially while naked, meant I’d found [squat toilets] a horror to use [...] But science suggests that squat toilets are, in fact, better.’

From Breakfasters right through till midnight, women and GNC broadcasters (plus their ace guests) will take over the airwaves this Friday for International Women’s Day – and some of the combos of presenters are pretty damn exciting.

It’s official – we’re pants-wettingly excited for to feast our eyeballs and earholes on the absolutely ripper lineup of women and gender non-conforming musical artists who’ll be tearing down the house during Dropout Boogie for International Women’s Day.

‘Just like Prince and Bowie, Mark Hollis was a visionary. He pushed himself as an artist and us as listeners to hear something unreachable.’

Folks, we’re having some problems with live streaming via the website (but you can still stream us as per normal via the 3RRR app). We’ll have this fixed up by morning.

Tune in to Triple R all day on International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March, to hear women and GNC broadcasters and their guests taking over the airwaves.

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.’

‘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!

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