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Sex, drugs and a lot more than rock’n’roll: 50 years of Triple J, Australia’s youth radio station

On this day in 1975, 2JJ started broadcasting – exposing Australia to banned songs, swear words and radical politics. Those who were there recall the anarchy and the aspiration

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2025

50 years of Triple J: challenging censorship, supporting Australian artists, and ‘no dope in the studio!’

Originally known as 2JJ, or Double Jay, when it launched in Sydney at 11am on January 19 1975, Triple J has since become the national youth network. The station now encompasses broadcast radio, live events, social media and a huge digital and cultural influence. It’s been the beating heart (or…

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025