Tune in to 774 ABC Radio Melbourne this week for your chance to win the hottest tickets in town.

We will give away a ticket pack including entry to some of Melbourne’s biggest events of 2025 - the Australian Open Women’s Final, Cyndi Lauper, Graham Norton, Jesus Christ Superstar and Beetlejuice the Musical.

That’s right – ONE winner gets a package to all these events.

And then from Monday, January 27, we'll have a second Golden Ticket with passes to see the legendary Paul Kelly.

The iconic Flinders Street photobooth was operated by Alan Adler for 50 years. Alan, who quietly maintained the booth, taking hundreds of test shots of himself, died recently. 

Current photobooth owner Jessie Norman shared her memories of the generous man with Breakfast presenters Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy.

Since 1972, the Australian Open has been held each year in Melbourne. Bruce Smith, who has worked as a cameraman at 15 Australian Open tournaments, joined Ali Moore on Drive, while listeners shared their own unofficial history of the Australian Open. 

Extreme hot weather and storms created a hectic weekend for the SES last week. But the most interesting call for help came from Mary, an 82-year-old grandmother from Carrum. 

Tune in to Afternoons with Brigitte Duclos to find out about Mary’s emergency call on her 61st wedding anniversary.

Tune in to 774 ABC Radio Melbourne every Friday from 5pm for TGIF – Thank God It’s Friday with Charlie Pickering. This comedy radio show recaps the week’s events with some of Australia’s best comedians. 

Want to watch the show live? Secure a spot at the ABC Southbank studio on Friday, January 24 here.

Enjoy this zucchini salad with garlic labneh and mint as a quick and light meal, or share it as a side.