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3CR Community Radio at a glance
3CR Community Radio frequencies
Where to find 3CR Community Radio on FM and AM, from the ACMA transmitter register. Find what reaches your postcode →
Transmitter data: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) broadcast transmitter register.
About 3CR Community Radio
3CR is one of Melbourne's oldest and best-known community radio stations. It broadcasts on 855 AM across Melbourne under the call sign 3CR, on a community licence for the Melbourne licence area, and its slogan is "Community Powered Radio". On this page you can listen to 3CR live online, free and without an app.
Independent voices
3CR is known for giving airtime to groups and voices that mainstream media often leaves out: First Nations people, migrant and ethnic communities, unions and workers, women's groups, environmental activists, the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disabilities and many more. Its programmes cover politics, social justice, human rights and community issues from an independent perspective.
First Nations radio
3CR has a long history of First Nations programming, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasters presenting news, music, culture and politics from their own perspective.
Music
Music programmes cover a wide range, from blues, roots, jazz, reggae, punk and metal to music from many cultures, often presented by people deeply involved in those scenes.
Volunteer powered
3CR began in the 1970s, one of the first community stations in Australia. It is run by volunteers and funded by its listeners, through subscriptions and an annual Radiothon.
Community radio
Australia has one of the world's largest community radio sectors, with hundreds of not-for-profit stations run largely by volunteers and supported by their listeners, sponsors and grants. They give airtime to local voices, local music and local information that commercial radio rarely reaches.
Other Melbourne community stations
On this site you will also find Triple R, PBS, 3ZZZ, JOY, SYN and Southern FM, so you can explore Melbourne's community radio.
Listen anywhere
The online stream gives clear sound without AM interference and works on any phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are.
How to listen
Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream. In Melbourne you can also tune in on 855 AM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to 3CR Community Radio live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
3CR Community Radio plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
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3CR broadcasts on 855 AM in Melbourne (call sign 3CR). You can also listen online on this page.
An independent community station giving airtime to community groups, First Nations voices, unions and activists, plus music.
Mainly by listener subscriptions and its annual Radiothon.
Yes. Press play on this page to listen for free.
Yes. You can listen to 3CR Community Radio live for free here on AU Radios, 24 hours a day.
Yes. 3CR Community Radio plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open 3CR Community Radio here on AU Radios and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News, Talk, Pop, Community and Access station meanwhile. AU Radios checks every stream automatically.