About This Station

3CR is a community radio station based in Melbourne, Australia, broadcasting on 855 AM and also available via live streaming and podcasts. It presents around 125 programs each week, including 20 community language shows in 13 languages and 10 hours of Indigenous programming, reflecting its role as a media space for progressive communities to voice ideas and work toward social change. The station's diverse output spans music, talk, and specialist shows—such as the queer music program *Out of the Pan* and the science-focused *Lost in Science*—alongside regular community news and events. In 2026, 3CR celebrates its 50th year, with the website highlighting award wins, fundraiser trivia nights, and an annual choir concert in support of the station.