Local Communities

2012 Annual Report

3CR's 2012 Annual Report is now available to read online. Our Annual Report showcases the dedication and passion of our Volunteers, Programmers, Staff, and Committee Members. Get inspired about making radio that matters and being a part of your local community radio station 3CR.

3CR needs an organised and motivated person to help us with our annual Radiothon fundraiser. Our Radiothon is a two-week appeal to encourage listeners and supporters to keep this unique and independent community radio station on air. Each year we employ a Radiothon Worker to support staff and programmers with our fundraising efforts. This years appeal runs from June 3-16, plus the special Gardening Radiothon on June 23. The position is a fixed-term contract for 11 weeks from April to July.

Where the Heart Is

Join 3CR's Roominations this Friday 22 March as we broadcast live from the Where the Heart Is Festival, a festival especially for the homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged in our community. Join us as we give a voice to the voiceless as well as celebrate the lives of a community of people usually abused and dismissed by mainstream society. Tune in from 12-2pm and learn more about the realities of living below the poverty line.

Tuesday 9:00am to 9:30am
Making Contact is committed to in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. Showcasing voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, Making Contact focuses on the human realities of politics and the connections between local and global events, emphasizing positive and creative ways to solve problems.
MUA Fire Up Crew
Thursday 6:30am to 7:00am
Fire Up MUA is events and issues in the Maritime industry, politics and community. Presented by 3CR affiliate the Maritime Union of Australia. Alternates fortnightly with the Plumbers Union of Australia.
Monday
Alternative news, current affairs, and media analysis. Tune into 3CR Breakfast each weekday morning and join Solidarity Breakfast on Saturday.
Occupy Melbourne
Monday
January
3CR has a long history of presenting live coverage of union and social justice protests, blockades and occupations including the Honeymoom Mine occupation, the nurses dispute (including the 2012 nurses dispute), the MUA picket, the S11 World Economic Forum protests, Occupy Melbourne and more recently the TAFE4ALL campaign.
International Women's Day Artwork by Ms Saffa and Molly Crabapple on 3CR wall.
Tuesday
March
Women and gender diverse broadcasters take to the airwaves bringing you 24 hours of programming dedicated to International Women's Day.
Sunday 9:30am to 10:00am
Local and national building issues presented by the CFMEU Building Union Division.
Get your ticket in the 3CR annual raffle - support your community radio station and go in the running for a range of great prizes! Polyester vouchers for books and records, an AESOP pack, PURE digital radios and 1st prize is an Allegro bike worth nearly $800. Tickets are just $2, or 3 for $5.