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Join Daniel James for a very special episode of The Mission, as we live-stream a conversation with Dr Anita Heiss, who discusses her new novel, activism and work with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Check out the video right here.
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.