Celebrate May Day on Thursday 1 May and Sunday 4 May with coverage of workers’ struggles, union work towards better wages and conditions, and the fight for democratic rights to organise and unionise. Thursday 1 May, 12.30am-7pm featuring many of your favourite Thursday programs with a May Day theme, plus the infamous Talkback with Attitude all-nighter! Followed by Sunday 4 May, 12-2pm union program presenters LIVE from the 3CR marquee outside Trades Hall in Carlton, for a two-hour broadcast at the yearly May Day Sunday event and rally. If you can't get down on the day, be sure to listen in! More details here. Pictured: Host Annie interviewing PPTEU members in the 3CR marquee with Outside Broadcast Tech Phuong in 2024.

Want to become a socially progressive podcaster, but don't know where to start? 3CR has a wealth of podcasting knowledge and experience, and we’ve developed a practical Podcast Training Course to help community voices get into the world of podcasting. Our 2-day, in-station course is perfect for new podcasters, or people who want to improve their skills and get some insider tips. Enrol now for our April podcast course.

Join our IWD special broadcast team for a full day of programming to mark International Women's Day. With global femicide, attacks on women’s sovereignty, reproductive rights, gender affirming care, widespread criminalisation of sex work, rights of migrants and refugees, and militarised repression of those standing up in solidarity, 3CR says HANDS OFF OUR BODIES! Current affairs, spoken word, feminist discussion, music, arts and much more all day. Then let down your hair or shave your head, for a live to air concert from 5pm to 9pm, featuring spoken word and music from talented local artists and your favourite 3CR presenters! Full details here.

Being a 3CR subscriber is vitally important to keeping us community-controlled, grassroots and on air 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.  Every 3CR show is a progressive voice that enriches and informs our communities. From gardening and music to current affairs and First Nations voices, we broadcast expert community knowledge, offering perspectives beyond the mainstream media. Subscribe today to be part of community-owned and community-controlled media. Your subscription matters.

Wishing our listeners and supporters a happy and safe festive season. Our office will be closed over the new year, but over the airwaves we'll be bringing you a fantastic line-up of summer specials and highlights from the year. Please note our reduced office hours in January, and see you all in 2025 for another year of radical radio. 

Are you looking for a radical little something for an end of year gift? Make sure you check out the 3CR shop online. We’ve got mugs, t-shirts, books, bags, patches and more. There’s fresh stock of our legendary antenna tees - grab one now! Order before 20 December to get your gifts before Christmas in the post.

Who doesn’t love a rummage through some books and CDs on a Saturday morning? Come join us at the 3CR garage sale - Saturday 16 November, 9am-2pm in the 3CR carpark at the rear of 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy. There’ll be CDs, records, cassettes, books, household goods, 3CR merchandise and much more! Curated by the weekly show The Sporting Record and all proceeds go directly to the station. This event is part of the Garage Sale Trail.

Are you part of a community organisation dedicated to connecting and engaging your community? 3CR is a great place to voice your culture and connect with community in your language. Programming at the station provides a platform to share your organisation's activities as well as music and stories by and for your community. We provide training and technical support for members to develop skills and gain experience in broadcasting and media communication. Share your language and culture through the power of radio at 3CR! For more information read our Community Organisation’s Guide to 3CR or contact Innez 03 9419 8377 / volunteers@3cr.org.au (Artwork by Aysha Tufa, 2017)

We’re pleased to be part of this year’s Open House scheme. If you’d like to sign up to come in and have a look around the station, get into a studio, and even record your voice for a station ID then check the details and sign up here. Be quick, it's THIS Saturday and places are limited.