3CR - Winner of National Radio Awards

26th October 2010

Congratulations to all those involved in the Girls on Air Project (Awien pictured) and the Disability Day "Turn Up Your Radio" broadcasts - winners at the CBAA national awards on the weekend.

Girls on Air is the winner of the Excellence in Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasting Award and "Turn Up Your Radio" is winner of the Most Innovative Outside Broadcast or Special Event Broadcast.

3CR is seeking a new Station Manager

20th October 2010
The Station Manager is responsible for the overall day to day management of the station, including the coordination of staff and ensuring access and equity for 3CR’s volunteer workers and affiliates. The Manager also acts as the Executive Officer to the 3CR Committee of Management and to Community Radio Federation.

Written applications should address the job description, key skills and responsibilities. All queries to Libby Jamieson

3CR Station Manager Resigns

20th October 2010

After nearly 5 years as Station Manager and 9 years as Volunteer Training Coordinator Libby Jamieson has resigned. She will remain in the position until 24th December 2010 while the Committee of Management begins its recruitment of a new manager.

3CR Nominated for National Awards

7th October 2010

3CR is in the running to win four national community broadcasting awards!

Listen in to Brainwaves

16th September 2010
Soon you'll be able to join the Mental Illness Fellowship (pictured during training) on air with their new show - Brainwaves - Wednesdays 5 - 5.30pm. Starting on 13 October, the show will challenge the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness and actively engage those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

3CR Podcasts - available when you are

16th September 2010
Each month tens of thousands of people download 3CR podcasts to listen to alternative community radio shows at a time that's good for them.
There are currently over 30 3CR programs available via podcast covering everything from gardening to anarchism, Palestine to economics. Listen to a 3CR podcast today.

3CR Broadcaster Wins Clean Energy Award

8th September 2010

Congratulations to 3CR broadcaster and technical support, Matthew Wright (pictured centre), on winning the EcoGen Clean Energy - Young Industry Leader Award 2010.

You can hear Matthew and the team each week on Beyond Zero Emissions programming Mondays between 5 - 6pm and Fridays between 8.30 - 9am. Get the latest on clean and alternative energies from the experts and the award winners!

Carlton Live! CD Available

7th September 2010
Do you have your copy of the Carlton Live! CD?

Carlton Live! Voices from the Flats is a collection of voices and songs from the Carlton Housing Estate.

Recorded at 3CR as part of the Carlton Musicians Course, the CD tells a story of music, community and friendship. For your free copy contact the station.

MAYSAR Gym Outside Broadcast

24th August 2010
Tune in on Wednesday 25 August from 11 - 2pm as we broadcast live from the Melbourne Aboriginal Youth, Sport and Recreation (MAYSAR) Gym on Gertrude Street Fitzroy - MAYSAR Manager Glenda Thorpe pictured. Broadcasters Robbie Thorpe, Clare Land, Gilla McGuinness, Josie Atkinson and Joe Geia will host the program which will include roving microphone stories.

Community History Awards

19th August 2010

Congratulations to 3CR's Jane Curtis (pictured) and all those involved in the People's Tours which today received a Commendation in the Victorian Community History Awards.

You can listen to the award winning tours on the People's Tours website and stay tuned for an exciting new batch of Yarra Tours in the coming months to be broadcast on 3CR 855AM and available online.