The station's broadcasting licence was approved on 10 October 1975, by the Minister for the Media, Dr Moss Cass.

As 3CR was not prepared to give in to the demands of the Jewish Board of Deputies, they initiated a full tribunal hearing about 3CR's coverage of the issue.

During two weeks of a 'Fight Back' campaign in November, about 1,000 listener sponsors helped distribute nearly 500,000 leaflets throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area, supporting and outlining 3CR's views.

[6] In the mid-1990s, the station was infiltrated by undercover members of the Victoria Police who pretended to be volunteers to gather information.

[7] Regular special broadcasts include: In 1986, 3CR became to first radio station in Australia to appoint a paid Women's Officer.

[6] The station hosts several programmes promoting women's voices in both English and community languages, and feminist current affairs shows.