The Mission: Marcus Stewart On Treaty And The “Truth Telling And Justice Process”

“Without truth, there cannot be Treaty.” Marcus Stewart, Co-Chair for the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria discusses Treaty negotiations in Victoria and the significance of the government’s recent commitment to a “truth telling and justice process”.

Off The Record: Rufus Wainwright Chats With Brian About His New Album and the “Second Act” Of His Career

“You’re more there to exhibit your abilities after having done it for so long. It becomes more zen, which is always a good thing.” Rufus Wainwright tells Brian Wise about coming to terms with middle-age on his new album Unfollow The Rules.

Mystifying Melbourne: Jim Reveals The Genesis Of His Hilarious Facebook Page ‘Shit Brick Fences of Melbourne’

“It exploded immediately.” Shit Brick Fences of Melbourne creator, Jim, proves that sometimes the best ideas happen when you’re hungover. Hear the full, in-depth interview with Aisha.

The First Episode of Read The Room

Stream the debut episode of Madeline Hayman-Reber and Osman Faruqi’s new pop-up show on Triple R, Read The Room. Every Monday midday to 1pm they’ll be dissecting the issues that are making the most noise in the world of race, politics and media – and spinning tunes, as well.

Radiotherapy: An Update On Life In The Public Housing Towers Affected By Hard Lockdown

Radiotherapy explore the health and wellbeing of the communities in the public housing towers who have been in hard lockdown with community worker Awatif Taha, journalist Margaret Simons, and Areej Nur (from Triple R's The Rap) talks about the work of Voices From The Blocks.

Full Interview: Local Muso Remi Speaks To Flemington Towers Resident Najat Mussa

Remi has been volunteering at the public housing towers affected by hard lockdown. He spoke to one of the residents at the Flemington towers, Najat Mussa, on Friday for her take on what life has been like during this time.

Breakfasters: Lockdown Survival Tips With Steve Ellen

As we head back into lockdown, Steve Ellen, aka Dr Doolittle from Radiotherapy and Shrink The Virus, reckons it’s time for us all to do a temperature check of our mental health and offers some advice for surviving and thriving in quarantine.

Album of the Week: Vanessa 77 by Vanessa Worm

Vanessa 77 is the debut album from Dunedin-born, Melbourne-based artist Vanessa Worm. It presents a striking versatility and range, with songs spanning experimental folk, peak-time dancefloor beats, post-punk, drum n bass, and electronic pop.

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International Pop Underground: On Their Second LP, Kllo Are Doing It For Themselves

After the release of Kllo's debut album, 2017's Backwater, the Melburnian duo — Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam — found themselves touring the world several times over. Over the years, over all…

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International Pop Underground: Westerman's Debut LP Offers Hopefulness In the Face of Hopelessness

The debut LP for Will Westerman — the 28-year-old Londoner who records under his surname — is named Your Hero Is Not Dead.

That phrase, Westerman says, "popped up in conversation" during…

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The Grapevine: Lachlan Denton Discusses Pop Filter’s Forthcoming Debut Album

Lachlan Denton calls in to discuss his new outfit Pop Filter, which is formed by a bunch of former bandmates from The Ocean Party, and their debut album Banksia. He explains how…

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SmartArts: Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke On The Federal Government’s Support Package For The Arts

Tony Burke, the federal Shadow Arts Minister, joins Richard Watts to discuss the recent announcement by the federal government of a $250 million support package for the arts.

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Breakfasters: Lockdown Survival Tips With Steve Ellen

Steve Ellen (aka Dr Doolittle from RRR’s Radiotherapy and Shrink The Virus) joins Daniel, Geraldine and Rachel Short (filling in for Sarah) to talk about the impacts the latest lockdown in Melbourne…