Tonight on Laneway, Victoria’s need for alcohol and drug treatment hits record demand and support services are feeling the pressure. What needs to be done to support them?
Beloved cafe and fixture of the state library, Mr Tulk was forced to close its doors earlier this year. It’s one of many small, independent Melbourne businesses facing the same fate. All of this amidst new ABS data revealing business investment across Victoria grew by 14.7 per cent. Why are small businesses being left behind?
Melbourne’s iconic radio station 3CR turns 50 this month. Our reporter Errol Hayden was at the celebration to learn why the community broadcaster is as important as ever.
This episode is hosted by Jessica Djendria and Markos Hasiotis.
Guests: Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association’s CEO Chris Christoforou
Gideon Haigh, journalist Amy Bell, General Manager of Workplace Relations and Wellbeing at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce.
Series 2026 proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.