Triple R is serving up another sizzling plate of summer programs across December and January while our regular presenters take a well-earned break. Listen out for new and familiar voices presenting a swag of different shows, covering everything from rock, roots and beats, to comedy, law and design!

30/70, the collective behind our Album of the Week, is a bit like a rambunctious share-house that also happens to produce incredible jazz/funk/neo-soul music; it’s ever-changing, hard to pin down, and filled with love and creativity.

Some very excellent news, people: Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran has won a VicHealth award in recognition of her work increasing visibility and equity for women in sport. Congrats, Kate!

We were saddened to learn last week that two former Triple R broadcasters, Alan Bamford and Martin Armiger, both passed away. Alan and Martin made significant contributions not only to the station, but also to the broader music community.

It was meticulous work. For the final song, they found a recording of Cohen reading the poem and carefully edited out the background noise to render his haunting baritone like it was recorded in a studio, cushioned by delicate piano.

Triple R is once again a drop-off point for the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency’s Christmas Gift Appeal. Swing by the station to donate pressies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in care.

Last night Music Victoria celebrated its 2019 awards. The event, proudly presented by Triple R and our mates at PBS, featured a tonne of awesome winners from across the state. Check them out and/or watch the video!

Really exciting news, everyone: Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran has been nominated for VicHealth’s Outstanding Reporting on Women’s Sport Award!

Ever fancied exploring the wonderful world of jazz, but not sure where to begin? Stolen Moments host John Bailey suggests some gateway artists and albums – and explains why you don’t need to be ‘scared of the jazz’.

Sneak a peek at a handful of sweet moments from this year's Kyneton Music Festival, presented by RRR – all captured by our volunteer shutterbug Richard Mcleish.

Curious about the new Kim Salmon biography? Have a cheeky quiz at an extract ahead of our in conversation event with Kim this Wednesday.

She’s happy living in North Carolina with her cat Violet (who has her own Instagram). A lot of her friends there aren’t in the music world. In between tours, she likes to come home, watch Humphrey Bogart films, go on hikes.

We're super-chuffed to report that Laura Mackay has won the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year!

The world recently lost a rock n’ roll legend: The Muffs’ Kim Shattuck (she also played with Pixies and The Pandoras). Triple R volunteer writer Katherine Smyrk traces the life and times of this extraordinary woman, who passed away at 56.

Can't make it to the studio? No probs settle in and watch the live stream right here!

Did you know you can listen to lots of your favourite Triple R talks-based shows as podcasts? What’s even cooler: they’re now easier than ever to access.

Wondering if you’ve scored one of the super-rad 2019 Radiothon prizes? Tune in to Breakfasters to see if you’re one of the lucky ones.

You’ll get a month’s heads-up before joining the band – and touring the States; you’ll throw things at the drum kit to get a new sound; and you may almost get shot.

Attention, good people: it’s Ennio Styles’ 900th show coming up this Friday! To celebrate, Ennio has put together Stylin’ 900, a compilation of 32 awesome tracks available to download for free.

Stream Sui Zhen right here, right now.