Do You Dream of Working in Community Radio?

21st August 2009
3CR is hiring two new staff positions!

A Full time Program Coordinator...

And Volunteer Coordinator (10 hours per week) for a 12 month fixed term contract.

These positions are available now and applications close on Tuesday 29 September, 5pm. So download the Position Descriptions, spread the word about it and help us bring in new talent to 3CR. Read on...


New Mural for 3CR!!

11th August 2009
3CR has recently been granted a JB Seed grant for our new mural project. Indigenous stencil artist Reko Rennie (photo by Bindi Cole) will team up with 3CR's Tom Sevil and Indigenous artist photographer Bindi Cole to create a front building mural at 21 Smith Street that reflects 3CR and our unique local community...It all starts in October so keep your eyes on our walls! Read on...

Spread Your Wings with 3CR's new Sparrow Tshirts

6th August 2009
Spring is here so launch into the new season with our fresh 3CR Tshirts. Designed by 3CR's talented Tom Sevil (pictured with YarraBUG's Sonya Everard) the t-shirts are non-sweatshop, 100% cotton and come in a variety of sizes, colours and print colours. Thanks to Iain and Maria for organising the materials and to Tom, Lou and Bree for printing the tees. Buy yours now...

DIY Arts Fun- draiser!

30th July 2009
The DIY Arts Show presents a fun-draiser extravaganza!! Give a chop to the winter blues and get your cake out at an extra super sunday afternoon on Sunday, August 9 at The Tote.

Featuring The Hatchets, Suzanne Grae & the Katies, The Fuses, ExtraSupa Pash, Henry and Disco Vortex.
Read on...

3CR's Rhythm and Soul: X Chromosome Special

28th July 2009
Girly is Good and Hip Sista Hop stage this Friday a luminous line-up of Melbourne-based soul and hip hop ladies for their 3CR fundraiser.

See you at the Evelyn Hotel on Friday 28 August for a night of unflinching talent and downright awe-inspiring musical prowess. Find out more...

Music Makers - Get In Touch With 3CR

25th July 2009

Are you a musician with some fantastic music you would like to share with 3CR listeners? Get in contact with the fabulous Kate Reid, co-presenter of Hot Damn Tamale, who is 3CR's volunteer Music Coordinator. Find out how..

3CR has a large and diverse range of dedicated specialist music programs showcasing everything from Indigenous music to women’s hip hop and local electro/pop/sound art.

Students To The Streets!

22nd July 2009
Chocolate, wearable art, school kitchen gardens and views from the people on Smith Street.

Collingwood College students recently completed a three day radio training course at 3CR and produced podcasts for our website and on air broadcast. Listen here to their podcasts

How To Get A Job!

14th July 2009

Suffering from the fallout of capitalist excesses? Take some light relief by joining 3CR broadcasters and actors Chris Gaffney (Keep Left and Great Voices), Susanna Duffy (Left After Breakfast) and their fellow 'cast of no hopers' in this hilarious short comedy about job networks.

All proceeds of the DVD go to 3CR...

If You Are Reading This And You Haven't Yet Donated....

9th July 2009

....to 3CR then do so now!! We need all Radiothon pledges paid up. We need to reach our target to stay on air another year.

Independent media is not a given but only a reality if you continue to personally support it financially. 3CR may have been on air since 1976 but it's not an immutable law that we continue to be here.....WE DEPEND ON YOUR SUPPORT TO CONTINUE SO DONATE!!

Beyond the Bars broadcasts live in 2009

7th July 2009

3CR's live prison broadcasts, unique in Australia, go to air this NAIDOC Week. Tune into Dame Phyllis Frost Centre on Monday July 6, 11 – 2pm; Barwon Prison on Tuesday July 7, 11 – 2pm; Fulham Prison (pre-recorded) on Wednesday July 8, 12 – 2pm; and Port Phillip Prison on Thursday July 9, 12 – 4pm.