Solidarity Breakfast: Recent Episodes
Annie McLoughlin
Rank and File Worker and Trade Union Show, covering current affairs, progressive issues and news and events from the labour movement. Includes "The Week That Was" with Kevin Healy.
Landholders for Dingos’ film Wooleen: Utilising Dingoes as a Management ToolFollowed by panel discussion including:David Pollock from Wooleen WASonya Grant - Jirrbal rainforest Aboriginal woman National First Nations Dingo CoordinatorDr Daniel Hunter - cinematographer and ecosystem biologist.Rename Reservoir Library After Gaetano Greco Campaign II hereLaunching of a new campaign to rename the Reservoir Library after Gaetano Greco.This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin keeps us informed of the week that was in his typical satirical style. Don Sutherland in Cuba II hereDon is in Havana- He is part of an Australian group of supporters who send supplies and donations to the children’s hospital dealing with cardiac health.Focus- Biggest consequences of Trump’s escalationHow is Cuba dealing with the continued blockade?The Cuban Children’s Hospital Fund
s Officer, to hear the work that had been done to further women in the construction industry.
s lack of willingness to understand the complexity of the changes that need to take place.Song - Kangaroos With Machine Guns - Jumbled Up World
David NTEU Interview II hereInterview with Breanna Dempsey (NTEU delegate Monash) and David Gonzalez the UniMelb branch president) who are running for the leadership of the National Tertiary Education Union part of Branches Lead Group who want the branches to lead the Union’s direction.Song - The Takes - Shoot Me Down
s decision to give open rein to Woodside up to 2070 endangering the Murujuga Rock Art to court. The case starts on July 21st at the Federal Court in Melbourne. We talk with co-convenors of FARA Judith Hugo and Susan Swain. EVENT The Endangered rock art of Murujuga - can it survive? Sunday 19th July 2pm Vic State Library tickets
s offer down and where too from now.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy walks through the week with a satire brush.ASU Council Worker Strike here II We hear from striking Council workers from across Melbourne who gathered outside the 8 hour monument before gathering at Parliament as they work to get a liveable wage and better conditions. We hear from Luke from Melbourne City Council, Stu Moisie from Maribyrnong Council, and Mel Van Dyke from Yarra Council.
s in Brunswick St with opening on 23 June at 5:30pm- Marion Cincotta here friend of the show and 3cr contributor- Kevin Healy live here for one time only (each year) for the RADIOTHON SHOW- Ahmad Khochaiche here Wollongong Friends of Palestine picket at Bisalloy Steel who continue to trade in war for Israel- Vitto here friend of the show and 3crFILEF Show contributor- Don Sutherland here regular contributor and blogger on politics from a Marxist standpoint.
pockets.https://www.savepublichousing.com/https://savepublichousing.org/ SongsEarth to Eve - No KingsEarth to Eve - Code Level Orange
s work supporting community and mums donate: BSB 313140 Account 123 24900 Bank of Australia Grandmothers Against Removals.Voice4Palestine here II Palestinian - Australian General Surgeon describes volunteering in Gaza. Recorded at the Nakba Rally, Melbourne 17th May.VicPol Activist Raids here II Cath Strong, from Defend Dissent, talks to us about the VicPol dawn raids on activists over the last 6 weeks. Melbourne Activist Legal Service (MALS) for more information.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dishes it out on the mainstream news with satire.National Left Convention here II Don Sutherland argues that for socialists to be effective in Australia there needs to be a commitment to solidarity and a National Left Convention.
s Community Safety Office Program which is targeting rough sleepers negatively.Rob hereTamika hereTom here
here II Gabriel Rockhill puts forward the argument about how anti-imperialists need to work together and not be side tracked into issues of support or otherwise for regimes beset by imperialist aggression.Sue Bolton 4 Vic Parliament here II We chew the fat with Sue Bolton about her decision to run for the seat of Broadmeadows in the up-coming Victorian elections.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.May 1st Rally here II three speeches from last nights May Day Rally outside the Victorian State Library.
s anti-protest laws failed a second time. Recorded by Vivian Langford 3cr Climate Action Show.Aust Defence Spend here II Mecendes Zanker, from 3cr Friday Rave, speaking at a forum War OR Public Housing – resist the push to defund essential services outlines the vast sums going into war weapons without oversight or even completion of contracts - water into sand.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with a satirical dose of salts.The Indigenous Garden – Wurundjeri Biik Baan here II The 3cr Garden Show did an outside broadcast from the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in March. Hosts Chloe Foster - horticulture educator and author, and John Arnott - horticulturist chat here with Suzannah Kennett Lister about her collaboration with other designers involved in Wurundjeri biik baan.
s Gandel Lab and Sam Jay at the Cloak Room, Melbourne Townhall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey trims the week with satire.Don Sutherland on Profit here II Part 2 of a conversation with Don Sutherland on the National Wage Case and the role of profit in the equation.
Headlines here II Update on US/Israel War on Iran/ Interesting labour news from US from Payday - Unite Here workers refuse to work hotels or stadiums that house ICE operatives/ Navy Shipyard worker strike/ Major win for guest workers targeted for wage theft/ Duterte in front of International CourtVoices4Palestine here II Josh Lees and Yamin from Palestine Action and students for Palestine then NSW MP Sue Higginson speaking at the Hands off Iran rally held in Sydney 30/3/2026 Recorded by Vivian Langford 3crClimate Action Show Mon 5pmChrysalis Exhibition here II We speak with Lachlan Plain - Artist about his exhibition Chrysalis an immersive exhibition and film project exploring metamorphosis through oil-on-glass, animation, sculpture and music. Presented with Melbourne International Animation Festival and Banyule City Council. Chrysalis Exhibition Opening 9th April - 10th MayLoft 275 Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy combs through the week with satire.National Wage Case here II Don Sutherland talks about the National Wages Case when there is a resetting of the rate paid to the lowest paid workers in Australia.
Susan Abulhawa v Mamdani here II Palestinian-American scientist author Susan Sbulhawa speaks to the recriminations against her voiced by New York Major Zohran Mamdani. Christchurch Memorial here II seven years has passed since 51 people ranging from 3 years old to their 70s were mowed down by an Australian born White Supremacist terrorist. We mark the day with some recordings from the Memorial outside State Library 15th MarchNo War Rally here II David Shoebridge, NSW Greens Senator, spoke up against the war on Iran and no to AUKUS at Melbourne Rally 15th March.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy has a lot to say and he does it with satire.AEU Educator Strike here II Daryl Coke, AEU Regional Rep, talks to us about the 24 hour Educator Strike being staged on Tuesday 24th March meeting at Victoria Trades Hall at 10:30am.Public Housing Report here II we go to the Honk for Housing rally on Friday 20th March held at the Flemington Housing towers where John Holland has started removing asbestos while residents are still there. We follow with a report from A Picnic With Harriet picket on Tuesday 17th at 1 Spring St where the Housing Minister resides.
Governance here II We speak with Alison Pennington, Chief Economist at the McKell Institute, about how the inflation cure could be used to improve equality and better governance rather than to bolster business interests.
Qual Shooting Alliance outlines why she stands up against duck and quail shooting. Rally on Parliament House steps Wed 18th March 7:45am.
s Hospital Fund, (Australia) who have just managed to get much needed infant cannulae to the Cardio-Paediatric Centre in Havana, Cuba. Other links: https://apheda.org.au/https://www.melbourneacfs.org/news-info/news-from-cuba
Unions here II Unions and the fight against racism? Jiselle Hanna, Secretary of the CPSU Vic Branch, spoke at a recent Refugee Action Collective (a) Anti-Racism Forum.
s AppleThis is the Week II hereComrade Kevin is back for the year and brings us a comprehensive satire of the week and indeed the year that has been so far!Michael Parenti The Darker Myths of Empire II hereTo commemorate the life of the recently passed academic Michael Parenti we hear an exceprt from a talk he gave at the college of DuPage on November 16, 2005. The whole talk is available online here and his analysis of historic and modern imperialism is as salient as ever. RIP Michael Parenti Song - Franti - Vento Rosso
s Aged Care System here II Filmmaker Sue Thomson joins us to about Careless an exploration of the Australian aged care system from the users point of view. Careless is in cinemas now.This is the week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the the week with satire.Singing Blackbird Enterprises - Thinking Strategically Program here II Dr Colm McNaughton from Earthworker and Singing Blackbird Enterprises is running An Introduction to Thinking Strategically 8 week workshop 6pm New International Bookshop starting in February.Tickets Program Cost Contact colm@singingblackbird.com or @singingblackbird_enterprises for more details
Nature here II Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics outlines need for working people to understand the effects of the Stock Exchange to undermine living standards and the planet we live on.
General update from rank and file perspective following the push by Administration to remove up to 15 of the existing 30 Organisers. This week 10 organisers given their marching orders including Shacks - Joel Shackleton the Koorie Organiser responsible for the positive push to make room for Koorie workers and CFMEU members.The arrest of John Setka as a result of swearing in a return email - misuse of communication systemsMoving fast with Queensland enquiry into CFMEU Geoffrey Watson SC testimony widely showing opinion purporting to be damning evidence. Song - Bloody Hammer - Underdogs
s Festival of Critical Comedy free or by donation:Sat 29 Nov 1pm - 10pm1:00pm - 10:00pmSun 30 Nov 1pm - 9pm1:00pm - 9:00pmMelbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church110 Grey St East Melbourne Marking the Dismissal here II Audio from the picnic on Vic Parliament steps to commemorate the sacking of Whitlam Government 50 years agoThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy flogs the guts out of the week with satire.CFMEU Update here II After another grueling week of unsubstantiated rumours in the mainstream press with catch up some rank and file members to get a feel for what is important to the workers covered by the CFMEU. NOTE: there is protected action for CFMEU members at the CSR Yarraville site for pay and conditions - support at 277 Whitehall St, Yarraville would be appreciated.Songs :- X - How to Suck, Suck, Telling you how to Suck Suck ceed.- Orion - Execution- Split Sister - No Cops in Heaven
. The documentary is screening Saturday 6th December, 6pm at the Wildflower picture house, 318 George St, Fitzroy. Song - Jesse Welles - Venezuela This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin keeps us up to date on the weekly beat in his classical satirical style. Daryl Croke AEU Interview II hereAnnie leads an interview with Daryl Croke rank and file member of the AEU talking about the chronic underfunding in public schools in Victoria and the rally that is on Wednesday at 4:30 outside of Anthony Carbines offices, 149 Burgundy St, Heidelberg.Events:Sudan Rally, 12pm State Library, Sunday 9th NovGramsci Symposium. 630pm, Trades Hall, Tuesday 11th NovPalestinian Film Festival Special Screening, 630pm Cinema Nova, Thursday 13th NovBig Ride For Palestine, 10am Highlands Lake Reserve, Saturday 15th NovSong - EZLN - Se Acabó
s Spike Chiappalone about the outcomes of the most recent council meeting and the effects these decisions will have on people. Song - Jesse Welles - No Kings This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin breaks down the week that was.Don Sutherland Interview II herePolitical and economic correspondent Donald Sutherland drops in to talk to us about the current minerals deal and the effects on Australia and what a response could be. Song - Dutch Nazari - Aqaba
s office, we hear from previous and current tenants of public housing about the devastating decisions that the Victorian State Government has undertaken with public housing. Song - Boko Yout - 9-2-5
Headlines & Weather Report II here - Gaza Ceasefire Update: Israeli government approves the initial phase of the ceasefire, effective Friday at 9:00 am GMT, amid concerns over continued airstrikes in Gaza. - IDF Troop Withdrawal: Israel begins withdrawing troops while retaining control over 58% of Palestinian territory, including all Gaza crossings. - US Military Considerations: Following a US strike on a drug smuggling vessel, military officials indicate potential strikes within Venezuelan territory as tensions heighten over President Maduro's alleged ties to drug cartels. - Nuclear Waste Controversy: Discussion on declassified reports regarding an unwanted nuclear waste dump in Australia, examining governmental accountability. - AI Revolution Debate: Exploration of the necessity of data centers for AI advancements, assessing impacts on jobs and the environment, and questioning the Australian government’s representation of national interests. - Excerpt from The Electronic Intifada report for the 9th of October by Nora Barrows-Freidman Song - Mc Abdul - Shouting At The Wall Voices 4 Palestine II hereRecording from the vigil held on Monday evening in Sydney on the 6th of October.Recorded by Vivien Langford from 3cr's Climate Action Show catch it Mondays @ 5pm.We hear first from Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts on air and in the audio attached you will also be able to hear Peter Slezak from Jews Against the Occupation. Peter Norman Day II hereOn the 9th of October is Peter Norman day, commemorating a heroic life spent in solidarity with human rights and a day that reflects not only on the legacy of one man but on the legacies of any person that take sup the mantle of human rights and declares "I Will Stand With You". This is The Week II hereComrade Kevin gives us a riotous round up of The Week That Was!Pine Gap Desert Flotilla Blockade Report II hereJorgen Interview II hereFiercely creative and incredibly staunch desert flotilla shuts down the road to Pine Gap Spy Base in the NT we hear the 1st update from Carmen on Thursday talking to Talk Back with Attitude and then we follow it up with a phone interview talking to Jorgen one of the brave young activists that locked onto a barrel and blocked the road. Song - Hailey Williams - True BelieverSubmarine Dreams Excerpt II hereExcerpt of Australia Institute - 8/10/2025 - Submarine DreamsArthur Rorris (Secretary South Coast Trades & Labour Council)Doug Cameron (Former Senator for NSW)Dr Emma Shortis (International and Security Affairs Director the Australia institute)Interesting reportage in mainstream media which talks about Labor firebrand talks down AUKUS - despite AUKUS having no positives for Australia the media and the pollies are still trying to convince people with vague insults that it is only the lunatics that can see the emperor has no clothesHear the whole event here Events:12th October National Rally for Palestine23rd October Public Housing Speak Out24th October FILEF Solidarity Movie Night - 5 Broken Cameras11th November NIBS + FILEF + Search Foundation present the first inaugural Gaetano Greco Symposium on Antonio Gramsci and the relevance of his political thought todaySong - Assalti Frontali, 99 Posse - Fino All'Ultimo Respiro
Headlines here II - General Strike for Palestine in Italy after the attacks on the Musud Freedom Fortilla- UK Labor Party Conference passes motion condemning Israeli genocide in Gaza- Michael West Media reports Where’s Paul? Inside the attack on cardiologist by St Vincent’s and Victor Chang- InDaily reports Sea lion protection plan amid tonnes of dead sea lifeVoices4Palestine II An eyewitness account of Gaza by Dr Sara here and a call to action by Hannah Thomas here at the 28th Sept Sydney Rally for Palestine recorded by Vivien Langford from #3cr Climate Action Show.Italy-General Strike for Palestine here II Unionist and FILEP member Renata Musolino speaks about the Italian General Strike for Palestine at the 28th Naarm Rally for Palestine This is the Week here II Kevin Healy does a stand up job unpicking the hypocrisy of the powers that be this week with his satire wand.Save Burrup Hub II recordings from ecosocialism 2025:- Save Our Songlines Raelene Cooper here talks about her fight to protect her ancestry lands- Maz Misiewicz here from Disrupt Burrup Hub on the Woodside plan and the push back to save climate- Stories from the frontline here
Headlines: This week, Slovenia imposed sanctions on Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first EU state to do so. The Slovenian government cited the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in November 2024, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Gaza since October 2023and the July 2024 advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming the illegality of Israel's occupation and the obligations of third states not to recognise it.Israel Strike of the West Asian region including strikes on Yemen as well as a quick report of the most recent UN meeting of the general assembly. From the desk of Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh who can follow here:The most shocking thing at the UN is not what you expect. Netanyahu'sspeech was largely boycotted by most delegates who walked out. He said whatyou expect him to say: doubling down on his rhetoric and threatening thewhole world (at one point saying to watch what he does when he returns to"Israel" in response to the recognition of a state of Palestine). DonaldTrump spoke, rambling boisterous, dismissive of the world, self centered,and lying as usual. He said to his stunned silent audience: "I am reallygood at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell... It is true I havebeen right about everything." But this was all expected. Also expectedthat other western countries, knowing a western-suppored genocide is goingon, try to wiggle out of it by declaring support for a Palestinian statewithout Palestinian rights. For example France and England want the stateto lie about history in school textbooks, to deny indigenous people rights(especially right of return), and most importantly to delegitimizeresistance to colonialism. Mahmoud Abbas whose term expired 15 years agogave a UN speech by video after being denied a visa by the US. Instead ofrallying against the US/Israeli dictats, he tried to reassure them that hewill disarm the resistance etc. In short they all want to support apartheidbut differ on best way forward! The recognition of the "state of Palestine"is conditional on acceptance of a racist apartheid genocidal regime in thesame was as recognition in apartheid South Africa of the fake Zululandbantustan! But the situation here is far worse than apartheid in SouthAfrica. There it was settler colonialism and here it is DISPLACEMNT andETHNIC CLEANSING and GENOCIDE in a scale not seen in the past 100 years.8.5 million Palestinians are refugees or displaced people. Hardly anyonemaking speeches at the UN mentioned this or came close to making the rightdiagnosis of what ails us. But there were notable exceptions such asVenezuela (hence Trump is bombing it). The reality is that the mostshocking thing at the UN theater of the absurd is the discord betweentalking about Israel being isolated while taking no practical steps to stopthis genocidal regime which still exterminating civilians, attacking shipsin International waters, bombing nearby countries, torturing politicalprisoners, and starving our people. No UN speech saves a single child. Whatis needed is boycotts, divestments and sanctions (bdsmovement.net).Report about the Italian general strike and the applicable lessons to the Australian concept and what can be done about mobilising community groups towards collective and autonomous action. Francesca Albanese speech from Together for Palestine. Voices 4 Palestine II here Comrade Viviene Langford brings us another report from the Sydney rallies, this week we hear from Angus Macflane of the ASU about a union response and responsibility. Menzies 4 Palestine Interview II hereStratos from the community group Menzies for Palestine drops in for a quick chat on community organzing They are having a rally at Eltham Town Square on Arthur Street on the Saturday 4th of October. Speakers will include:Jizelle Hanna - CPSU Victorian SecretarySamanthi Gunawardna Stephen Clandinnen - Nillumbik 4 PalestineSong - DRMNGNOW - Pray NT Report II hereThe last two weeks have seen reports of an NT man that plead guilty to a fatal hit and run that saw the death of one First Nations man and the severe injury of another. The sentence was a 12 month community corrections order we hear a quote from Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi woman and Advocacy Manager for Change the Record, Mililma May in an interview from NITV. We also hear Mililma May as her speech is read out at the NT protest that was held on the 2nd September that was held by Justice not Jails as well as speech by a Yolngu elderly. All the speeches were recorded by the lovely people at Salt Water Radio on 8CCC which you can listen to here. Song - Brian Eno - Oh Rascal (Live @ Together for Palestine) This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin bring us his satirical reports from The week That Was. Don Sutherland II herePolitical correspondent Don Sutherland stops in to talk about climate, Labors climtae targets and why these targets have been widely recieved as inefficient by enviromental groups. Song - Marlon Williams - Rere Mai Ngā Rau
Headlines: - Albanese's Office Response: Prime Minister Albanese blames protestors for disruptions, while the church that owns the building states that the protestors have not caused any disturbances and that the lease simply expired. Criticism arises over Albanese's perceived opportunism in his anti-Palestinian rhetoric. - Worker's Death in Sydney: A worker dies from carbon monoxide poisoning while cleaning a restaurant, yet mainstream media focuses on the bravery of police rather than addressing systemic failures in infrastructure that allowed this tragedy to occur. - Tunnel Contractor Allegations: Reports emerge of malfeasance by a tunnel contractor, including a $5000 levy for work and demands for sexual favors and domestic work from female workers. The coverage inaccurately implicates the CFMEU, despite no connection to the union, highlighting issues of sloppy journalism. Additionally, the CFMEU faces ridicule for financial losses on a wellness center, which the union clarifies is intended for member wellbeing, not profit. - Italian Unions General Strike: Italian rank-and-file unions declare a general strike for September 22 in response to attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisian waters.Bail Reform Laws Citizen Report II here Caller John on Talkback With Attitude compiles an incisive critique and report on the Victorian Government's Bail Reform Laws that set a double standard for police and a larger critique of Victorian Police media fact checking and media bias demystification. Voices 4 Palestine II here "I Am The Pain" Poem by Lebanese mother and poet Samia recorded and edited by Karina Song - Portishead - Roads Live @ Together For Palestine Shirley Winton NO to AUKUS II hereLive interview from convener of Say No To AUKUS community forum held at Trades Hall Victoria on Sunday the 21st of September 2025 talking to us about why it is important for community to actively resist AUKUS and the ramping up of militarization around the country and indeed the world. Sue Bolton Save Public Housing II hereThe Victorian Government wants to knock down the 44 Public Housing Towers and hand over the property over to private developers.Why is Public Housing so important listen up from the recent public housing rally in Naarm Melb on Aug 2We hear from life-long community activist and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton as she delivers a searing speech at the Save Public Housing rally that was held on the 2nd of August 2025. This Is The Week II hereThe inimitable Comrade Kevin Healey provides his cutting satirical report on the week that was. First People's Assembly Reuben Berg Treaty Explainer II hereRueben Berg from the First People's Assembly of Victoria gives a nuts and bolts understanding of what is in the legislation and answers some questions around the issues that naysayers are pushing.
Headlines:US as Rogue State: Allegations of America acting unilaterally in international affairs.Israel's Attack on Dubai: Reported US consent for Israel's military action in Dubai.Extrajudicial Killings: Intercept reveals US involvement in extrajudicial killings off the coast of Venezuela.Dan Duggan Extradition: Australia to extradite Dan Duggan to the US despite lack of evidence, as reported by Sydney Criminal Lawyers.Labor Party Critique: Former NSW Labor Left Senator Doug Cameron criticizes Labor's left for supporting US aggression in the Laurie Carmichael Address.Bolsonaro Convicted: Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for assassination attempt on Lula. Song - Phil Ochs - Cops of the World Voices 4 Palestine II hereAnnie presents an array of vox pops from the ASU 4 Palestine led protest that was held outside the State Library of Victoria on the 10th of September 2025. Song - Murubutu' - SumudMercedes Zanker AUKUS II hereAUKUS was never about submarines!Host of A Friday Rave Mercedes Zanker's speech from Ecoscoalism Conferencesession No war in the Pacific! The case against militarism and AUKUSThis Is The Week II hereThe Inimitable Comrade Kevin Healey keeps updated on The Week That Was! Song - Civic - New Vietnam Justice Not Jails Rally NT II hereAudio courtesy of NT community radio program Salt Water Radio on community radio 8CCC.3 Speeches from the Justice Not Jails rally that was held in the Northern Territory on the 2nd of September. We hear from Natalie Hunter, Richard Fejo and Ned Hargraves about the deplorable situation the people and especially the First Nations people are suffering under the CLP government. Song - DRMNGNOW - Indigenous Land
Voices 4 Palestine here II the voices of people at the most recent Sydney Rally for Palestine recorded by Vivien Langford from #3crClimateActionShowSave Public Housing here II Tenancy Lawyer and Socialist Steph Price from the Save Public Housing Rally.Stop Work Sept 10 here II Dylan from ASU members for Palestine explains why they are calling for a Stop Work 10th Sept at 1pm with a rally at the State Library. This is the week here II Kevin Healy is back despite his cold with a biting wit applied to the week's events.Where Do the Profits Go? here II Don Sutherland joins us to ask where do the profits go? He investigates the importance of non-productive profit creation by share buy backs which swell the pockets of the rich but starve the resources of the majority.
Voices 4 Palestine here II Highlights from the Sydney Rally, part of the National Rally for Palestine 24 Aug., including Henry Rajendra, the President of the NSW Teachers Federation, and Grace Tame. Thanks to Vivien Langford #3crClimate ActionShow for the recording.No Incinerator Wollert here II Cath Rouse from No Northern Incinerator Wollert joins us to talk about the Sunday 31st 1pm community meeting at Whittlesea Council Offices, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang where the next stage of the fight to rid the north of this industry now that the Victorian Government has annnounced an inquiry into the incinerator planned by Cleanaway.Save Public Housing here II Cass, a disabled young person, talks about the importance of Public Housing at the Aug 2 Save Public Housing Rally. No New Vic Off-Shore Gas Permits here II Lisa Deppler from OCEAN - the Otway Coastal Environment Action Network - joins us to call people to action against the new Victorian Government plan to give permits to the fossil fuel industry to search for gas off the Victorian coast within the five mile State ocean border including at the Bay of Islands. Ahmed Abadla here II Ahmed Abadla is a Palestinian from Gaza, co-founder of Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and creator of the Red Inverted Triangle podcast. Tobia speaks with Ahmed about the issues surrounding the political fight to end genocide in Gaza and to bring those complicit to justice.
Headlines - Murujugu Rock Art Update - Jillian Segal Special Envoy for Antisemitism report reccomendations - Gaza Famine officially declared - APAN reaction to denial of entry to right wing Israeli MP to Australia - The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW has accepted a formal complaint of racial and religious vilification against the Australian Jewish Association Incorporated (AJA) and its affiliated registered charity, Australian Jewish Association Tzedakah Incorporated (AJAT) - Union response to Bendigo Writer’s Festival approach to curbing free speech - an event auspiced by La Trobe University Voices 4 Palestine II hereMC Nour Salman @ the Palestine solidairty weekly march on the 17th of August at the Victorian State Library. Song - Abe Dunovits - Respira PalestinaIsaac Winzer Darebin FUSE interview II here Isaac Winzer is a Ngarabal & Wirrayaraay filmmaker residing in Naarm. He graduated from Footscray Film School in 2020 and has since directed a short film and several music videos. Inspired by the art & spirituality of storytelling as part of Dreamtime Stories in his culture, he uses surrealism and aesthetic to weave stories full of meditation and exploration. City of Darebin’s FUSE Spring 2025 - August 31 - September 14th - live music, cultural celebrations, exhibitions, work-shops, film screenings, and immersive art experiences - free ticketed events.We are focusing on FUSE Films 2 & 10 September Thornbury Picture House6 Free curated film sessions over two days including diverse selection celebrating Indigenous voices, multicultural narratives, and family friendly films.A special screening of First Nations films featuring the work by local resident and Ngarabal filmmaker Isaac Winzer (speaking at the event) and WINHANGANHA by Wiradjuri multidisciplinary artist and poet Jazz MoneyPoem - Jazz Money Hank Public Housing Rally Speech II hereVictorian Government wants to knock down the 44 Public Housing Towers and hand over the property over to private developers.Why is Public Housing so important listen up from the recent public housing rally in naarm Melb on Aug 2This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin Updates us on The Week That WasJathan Sadowski The Mechanic & The Luddite II hereFeaturingAuthor: Dr Jathan Sadowski Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. He is author of the bookToo Smart: How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World and host of the podcast This Machine Kills.AndLizzie O'Shea is a human rights lawyer, writer, and founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch, which advocates for freedom, fairness and fundamental rights in the digital age. Her book Future Histories (Verso, 2019), was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award.Song - Polaroid - Vita Immaginaria
Voices 4 Palestine Nasser Mashni here II We hear Nasser Mashni's speech from the 10th August Naarm speech at the Rally for Palestine.Stop Work 4 Palestine here II Michal joins us to tell us about the grassroots campaign to stop work at 1pm on Sept 10th for Palestine infoWhy Save Public Housing here II In the shadow of the Victorian Government's move to demolish the 44 Public Housing Towers Ishtar, a young trans person, shares her story why Public Housing is so important. (Content Warning references sexual assault).This is the Week here II Kevin Healy serves up satire with side serve of reality.Don Sutherland - The Economic Round Table here II With Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to host his three-day Economic Reform Roundtable August 19-21 to discuss resilience, productivity, and budget sustainability and tax reform, Don Sutherland joins us to tell us what the hidden agenda is - for more go to his blog Solidarity Dynamics.
Save Public Housing Rally here II Hank, from the Save Public Housing Collective, talks about the rally set to start at 11am Saturday 2 Aug to call a halt to the the demolition of 44 Public Housing Towers which will evict 10,000 residence in a housing crisis.Voices for Palestine here II We hear from Josh Lees and Hannah Thomas on the eve of the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk against genocide.The Count's Winter Season here II Chelsea Wilson joins us from the Count's Jazz Club to let us know about what is happening on Wednesday's in the South East when it comes to jazz and live performance.This is the week here II Kevin excels himself in picking through the news of the week.Justice Not Jails NT here II we are joined by Ace and Anna from NT - Justice Not Jails in a response to the frankly inhumane and dictatoral laws past by the NT government in it;s out right war against First Nations Youth.
Headlines: - Chevron Escapes Cleanup Costs on Barrow Island - Murray-Darling Basin Reports Ecosystem Decline - Gippsland Mining Companies Urged to Pay for Water - Gaza Faces Deadly Diseases Amidst Stalled Humanitarian Aid - Israeli Defense Force Members Questioned at Tomorrowland Festival - Spotify CEO Leads €600 Million Investment in AI Defense Firm HelsingVoices 4 Palestine II hereSenator Faruqui was in the news this week and this is her speech about US bombs dropped on Iran.Recorded by Vivian Langford Climate Action Show 3cr Monday 5pmPublic Housing North Melbourne Picket Report II herePicket at 33 Alfred St, Nth Melbourne on Monday and report on the work being done to halt Vic Homes destruction of Public Housing Towers ending with lock-on to soil sample drill at 120 Racecourse Rd by Friday afternoon 25th July. Ended with one detained. Public Order Response Team in attendance.Starts with Gabrielle de Vietri (Greens MLC for Richmond)At 33 Alfred St, Nth Melbourne. Finishes with Gabrielle at 120 Racecourse Rd a drill test site.Claire Hanson from the Save Public Housing Collective Interview II hereThe Victorian Labor Government is determined to demolish and privatise public housing and sell off public land to their greedy developer cronies. Over 10,000 residents are set to be displaced, and 6,660 homes are set to be demolished, during an ever-worsening housing crisis. This is an attack on all of us, but will hit First Nations people, asylum seekers, disabled people, and the poor the hardest. This corrupt social cleansing of the city will displace people, push up rent and house prices, and make huge profits for developers. Once public assets are sold off, they are all but lost to the private sector, and the rally on Saturday 2 August at 11am may be the last chance to fully mobilise before the first tower comes down.This is the Week that Was with Kevin Healey II hereThe implacable comrade Kevin Healey keeps us updated with everything thats happened this week in his inimitable style. Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics Interview II hereInterviewing regarding the upcoming Economic Roundtable the government has organised and its implicaitons on the working class, an in depth analysis of the situation as it stands.
Voices 4 Palestine II hereThe first speaker is from the Australian Jewish Council. He says“We are not afraid of the Jewish lobby and it is failing. Zionism lives off fear" He criticises the new report on Anti Semitism by Gillian Segal. This is followed by David Rovics and Kamala Emmanuel singing and Amal Nasser reading an eye witness account from someone in her family about starving in GazaRecorded by Vivien Langford - Climate Action Show Mon 5pm on 3crStop Woodside Monash II here Anila interviews Hunter and Anushka from the Stop Woodside Mondash campaign about what is happening on campus and abroad. Bonegilla: The Migrants Journey II hereAnnie interviews Simon Reich about his upcoming documentary. Part of Melb Documentary Film Festival.Live musical accompanimentFriday 25th July 7:30 pm session sold out but new session Sunday 27th July 7:50pm now open for bookingsThis is the Week II hereComrade Kevin keeps us informed about the week as it was. Menaha Kandaswamy Interview II hereFrom Sri Lanka’s impoverished plantation workers to your tea cup, there’s a chain of exploitation that’s running (ruining?) workers’ lives. How can we fight for them?Join Menaha Kandasamy of The Ceylon Workers Red Flag Union to learn about tea plantation workers’ struggles against worsening conditions - and casualisation.3pm Saturday at Balaam Balaam Place (15 Phoenix St, Brunswick)
Headlines II here - NTEU Wins Wage Theft Case: Federal court rules Monash University underpaid casual academics for consultation work. Monash University Admits Underpayment: Over 9,000 staff owed more than $17.6 million. - Merri-Bek Council Reinstates Library Social Worker: Full-time position restored after community outcry. - Hannah Thomas Injured at Protest: Former Greens candidate faces potential vision loss after police altercation during pro-Palestine protest. - Anti-Police Rally Clashes with Miznon: Protests erupt at GHF-affiliated Israeli restaurant in the city on Saturday night.Voices 4 Palestine II hereSpeeches from the Melbourne Free Palestine rally held on Sunday the 29th of June, Mohammed Sharab was the MC with speeches from Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi woman Mililma May and Nour SalmanSong - Paolo Pietrangeli - Fiore Di GazaCharlie Woods Interview II hereCharlie Woods from Charlie Needs Braces talks to us about her film NYAA WA ‘Take Care’ showing at upcoming MDFF which combines music clips with first nations voices regarding the need and how to care for country.Screening Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 24 July 8.30pm.Song - Charlie Needs Braces - Saltwater PeopleThis is the Week II hereComrade Kevin gives us an update on the week that wasDon Sutherland Interview II hereUpdate from Solidarity Dynamics editor in chief with an update and analysis on the economic and political situation as it currently stands. Song - Eamon McNelis St James Infirmary - The Big Idiot Club SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER NEXT WEEK 12th JULY 3pm-6pm at 583 High st, Northcote (Greek Democritus Workers League)Prizes include: Haircuts, Tattoo vouchers, Crumpler Bag and 3cr goodie bag.
Voices 4 Palestine here II Tamara Asma speaking at the Sydney Rally in Hyde Park on June 22 recorded by Viven Langford 3crClimate Action Show Mondays 5pm Accessible Trams here II Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops Now campaign has been fighting for the government promise of accessible public transport to be realised. They will be rallying outside Coburg Library at 11am Saturday 28th to demand accessible tram stops on Sydney Road because when the Upfield train line is closed for building Skyrail, there will be NO accessible public transport along the Upfield corridor. Gerry McCabe joins us to talk about the issue.Third Idea here II Katia Lallo talks to us about her initiative Third Idea which supports community groups through mediation, conflict resolution, and community resourcing.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire. Algal Bloom SA here II Faith Coleman talks about what the algal bloom along the South Australian coastline is and what it means ecologically. Our interview focuses on government transparency and reporting with the central issue of the algal bloom and the marine ecocide that has been continuing unabated.
Headlines: Supreme Court Challenge: Legal challenge against the WA Government's approval of the Woodside Gas Project.NT Government: Abandonment of climate emissions targets.Iran Conflict:Human Rights Activists in Iran report at least 639 Iranians killed and 1,329 injured since June 13 due to Israeli attacks.Iran's retaliatory strikes result in 24 Israeli deaths.NSW Anti-Protest Law:New laws grant police arbitrary powers and restrict protests near religious buildings, linked to antisemitic incidents and criminal conspiracies, not peaceful demonstrations.NSW police powers report || hereVivien Langford from the Climate Action (Monday 5pm on 3cr) show brings us to the streets of Sydney with 8 mins from out side the supreme court in Macquarie street yesterday about how NSW Minns Government rushed through laws giving police powers they did not need or want at the time of the Dynamite Caravan story was being built up as part of a wave of antisemitism.Voices 4 Palestine || hereAPAN's Nasser Mashni (Palestine Remembered on 3cr Saturday mornings 9:30am) speech at Melbourne Free Palestine rally on Sunday the 15th of June.Song - Qlowksy - SurrenderNICA Proteus || hereWe have a chat with Katherine Cawthorn about the remarkable new show that NICA is presenting Proteus and learn what goes on behind the scenes. National Institute of Circus Arts Proteus 18-28 June at their Green street theatre Prahran.This is the Week || hereComrade Kevin recaps a huge week in news with his trademark razor sharp satire. MCMC CEO Bernadette Thomas interview || hereMerri Creek Management Committee (MCMC) CEO Bernadette Thomas joins us to talk about all things Merri Creek and why this very special committee is something that everyone should know about and support, doing vital work all up and down the Merri and getting the community involved as much as they can. They are currently also fundraising so if you have a few spare dollars be sure to send them that way!Song - Maysa Daw - Live Free
Tobia, Annie & Anila are joined by an array of special guests to encourage you to support 3cr Solidarity Breakfast reach it's target during this years Radiothon. Go to link and say it is for Solidarity Breakfast!!!!
Elbit Systems Rally here II Elbit Out of Victoria campaign Shut Elbit Down Emergency Protest on Tuesday 03/06/2025 outside their Port Melbourne site www.freepalestinecoalitionnaarm.com#ShutElbitDown #ElbitOutOfVicVoices 4 Palestine here II 10,000 people dressed in red turned up for the June 1 rally in Sydney to call for an end to the red line of blood in Palestine. Vivien Langford's recording features Dr Joumana Baier and Josh Less.The Gold Review here II Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman, Candidate for Assistant Secretary as part of the Voice for Members CPSU presents an alternative to Vic Government staff cuts plan from the Gold Review - a public servant-led counterproposal to the Independent Review into the Victorian Public Service (VPS); otherwise known as the Silver Review.NIBS Big Red Book Fair here II Andy Russell joins us to talk about New International Bookshop and their Big Red Book Fair set for June 21 at Trades Hall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with satire as his friend. Defend Public Housing Picket here II A report from Public Housing picket at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne on the second day of the picket.* Part of the headlines this morning included the address for David McBride if you were to write to give him encouragement during his imprisonment:David McBride 10-134463 Locked Bag 7775 Alexander Maconochie CentreCanberra, ACT 2609
Elbit Systems Rally here II Elbit Out of Victoria campaign Shut Elbit Down Emergency Protest on Tuesday 03/06/2025 outside their Port Melbourne site www.freepalestinecoalitionnaarm.com#ShutElbitDown #ElbitOutOfVicVoices 4 Palestine here II 10,000 people dressed in red turned up for the June 1 rally in Sydney to call for an end to the red line of blood in Palestine. Vivien Langford's recording features Dr Joumana Baier and Josh Less.The Gold Review here II Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman, Candidate for Assistant Secretary as part of the Voice for Members CPSU presents an alternative to Vic Government staff cuts plan from the Gold Review - a public servant-led counterproposal to the Independent Review into the Victorian Public Service (VPS); otherwise known as the Silver Review.NIBS Big Red Book Fair here II Andy Russell joins us to talk about New International Bookshop and their Big Red Book Fair set for June 21 at Trades Hall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with satire as his friend. Defend Public Housing Picket here II A report from Public Housing picket at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne on the second day of the picket.* Part of the headlines this morning included the address for David McBride if you were to write to give him encouragement during his imprisonment:David McBride 10-134463 Locked Bag 7775 Alexander Maconochie CentreCanberra, ACT 2609
Voice 4 Palestine here II Nakba Survivor Fouad Shahdi Born 1939 recorded at Sydney Nakba Day 2025 by Vivien Langford (3cr Climate Action Show Monday 5:30)Murujuga Rock Art Threat here II Prof Ben Smith talks to us about the threat to Murujuga Rock Art and the WA Government's altering of the summary of a scientific report into the threat by industry to the rock art. This was in the lead up to the announcement of Woodside's continuation of gas mining in the North West Shelve to 2070.Kingston Arts Live Music here II Coordinator of Arts Programming at Kingston Arts Fiona Symonds joins us to tell us about Live at the Hall Winter music series June & July. Josh Pyke (Sat 7 June) & Emma Donovan (Sat 5 July) are bringing their headline acts to the Hall tickets.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy scythes the week with satire.Socialist Election Review here II Sue Bolton, the Socialist candidate for Wills in the last Federal election, reflects on the election and where to now.
Voices 4 Palestine here II 15th May Nakba Day in Sydney with speeches from UTS student Raneem Emad and MP Jenny Leung (recirded by Vivien Langford - 3cr Climate Action Show).First Nations Writers' Festival Townsville here II founder of the festival Anna Borzi AM delights us with highlights of the event running May 30 -31st in Townsville & livestreamed visit https://www.youtube.com/live/4easAGTg5MoThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy peruses the week with satire & a razor sharp news gatherers eye.Election Reviewed here II Don Sutherland reviews the recent Australian Federal election with socialists in mind.
II News headlines II Listen here - Uruguay mourns former President José “Pepe” Mujica (89) – Ex-guerrilla turned humble leader, donated 90% of salary, legalized weed & abortion. (Film: The 12 Year Night) - EPA slow to act amid rising ocean temps. - NSW pesticide kills corellas – Hundreds of birds choke to death; chemical under scrutiny. - Gaza’s deadliest day since ceasefire broke – 100+ killed in strikes. Gaza European Hospital destroyed – Only cancer center gone, ICU/incubators offline. (IDF “tunnel” footage debunked by ABC.)Song - BiGSaM - لو مرة بس (If Only Once)II Voices 4 Palestine II Listen HereFrom the rally on Nakba Day (Thursday 15th May) on south lawn of Unimelb Parkville campusSome words from emcee about campus security and repression of student activism& hearing fromRanem Abu-Izneid, a Palestinian dental student at the University of Melbourne, who was targeted by the IDF in her dorm at Al-Quds University in the West Bank in November.Thanks to Edmi, new programmer with Monday breakfast, for the recording.Song - Cairokee - Telk Qadeya كايروكي - تلك قضية II Tamil Refugee Council Interview II Listen HereWe talk to Renuga Inpakumar from the Tamil Refugee Council about the historical and current significance of the ongoing persecution of the Tamil people both here and in Sri Lanka.May 18th, 2025, we mark sixteen years since the peak of the Tamil genocide at Mullivaikkal. It is not only a commemoration —it is a global call to actionMay 18th at 12PM, the Tamil Refugee Council will lead a mass rally at Sydney Town Hall on Gadigal LandII This is the Week II Listen hereComrade Kevin provides us with an update on the week that was.II Vijay Prashad Interview II Listen hereExcerpt from a recent interview that Tobia did with Indian Marxist jounalist/historian Vijay Prashad from The Tricontinental Institute of Social Research, Leftword Books and Global South Insights pt 1 of 3Song - Toumani & Sidiki - Lampedusa (live @Bimhuis Amsterdam)
News Headlines II HereHumanitarian vessel CONSCIENCE attacked by drones in international waters near Malta; Israel’s security cabinet approves Gaza annexation; Israel escalates violence in Gaza, killing over 63, many children.Israel's "Operation Iron Wall" forces mass displacement in the West Bank; 2,970 ceasefire violations in Lebanon, 148 killed.Sectarian violence in Suwayda continues; Israel's controversial "humanitarian aid" mission in Syria raises tensions.75 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Columbia University; Trump threatens to withhold federal funding over criticism of Israel.Burkina Faso sees support for leader Ibrahim Traoré after thwarted coup and rising tide from the Global SouthVenezuela suffers $226B loss from US sanctions; Sudan’s genocide case against UAE dismissed by ICJ.Romania’s far-right leader George Simion rises to prominence; 80th Anniversary of the Red Army defeating Nazism and discussion about history and memory.Election Reflections; Albanese faces backlash over controversial diplomatic ties with Indonesian General Prabowo and outro Sudisman Poem. Song - Shabjdeed - 7ASAD (Prod. Al Nather) [Live in Berlin]Voices 4 Palestine II HereJosh Lees From Palestine Action Group and Effie Prom from Muslim Votes Matters at the Sydney Rally 2 Weeks ago.Song - A-WA - Hana Mash Hu Al YamanBirrugan Interview Stephen Gapps II HereFriend of the show Birrugan Dunn-Velasco interviews renowned historian Stephen Gapps about the contested history of what's known as the "frontier wars". Full interview found when clicking the "here" link.This is Week that was II HereComrade Kevin provides us with an update on the week that was.Claire and Hank from Save Public Collective II HereClaire And Hank from Save Public Collective stop in and ring in to update us on the current situation in the public housing. Pushing against mainstream narratives and giving a real human perspective. Song - Living Colour - Open Letter to a Landlord
Song - Il Testamento Del CapitanoVoices 4 Palestine Here IIA report from an activist currently in Palestine detailing recent Israeli settler violence.Interview with George Kartas Here IIWe interview artist and poet George Kartas about their work with Thin Red Lines poetry events and KalliopeX. They expand on the concept of art as revolutionary practice and the role of artists in creating new realities and community spaces.Song - Proti Maiou (Πρώτη Μαΐου) by Vasilis Papakonstantinou The Week That Was Here IIComrade Kevin provides us with an update on the week that was.Song - El pueblo unido jamás será vencido by Inti Illimani Speeches from May Day rally in Melbourne Here IIThree speeches from the rally held in Melbourne on May Day 2025.Amelia from Defend the Union Defend the CFMEU, Pippin from Melbourne Bergerak and Geril, Secretary General of Anakbayan Melbourne.Song - Chi non vuol chinar la testa by Bandiera Rossa
HeadlinesApril 25 Liberation Day Italy, April 30 the 50th Anniversary of Vietnamese Liberation of the South and National Reunification, Australia military exports to Israel, Morrocco dock workers strike and boycott of Maersk Ships Voices 4 Palestine Here II Speech by Sarah Hadad, Lebanese Palestinian writer and editor at Palm Sunday Rally 13 April 2025 at Belmore Park, Sydney. Second speech by Jasmine from Students for Palestine.Recorded by Vivien Langford from the Climate Action Show (3CR, Mondays 5pm)Vijay Prashad excerpt of keynote talk October Revolution Remebrance Dinner Here II An excerpt from Vijay Prashad's keynote talk at the October Revolution Remembrance Dinner hosted by Red Ant. Recorded in Perth 5 November 2024.Song - Bella Ciao by Trieste Partisan Choir (Tržaški partizanski pevski zbor / Coro partigiano Triestino) The Week That Was Here II The inimitable Comrade Kevin keeps us up to date with the week that was.Interview with Rin McArdle Here IIWe speak with friend of the show and musician Rin McArdle about solidarity with Palestine in the music industry. You listen to her song Strings here, all proceeds from Strings are donated to Palestine Australia Relief and Action - para.org.auYou can also contribute to her fundraiser for Saif and his family in Gaza hereSong - Henna by Lucio Dalla
Voices 4 Palestine Here II Speech by Denise from Healthcare Workers for Palestine and poem by Jepke from Jews Against the Occupation. Recorded by Vivien Langford of the Climate Action show (3cr, Mondays 5pm)Song - Bajo Los Escombros by Residente feat. Amal MurkusVijay Prashad excerpt from talk Hyperimperialism and the Global South Here II Exerpt of talk by Vijay Prashad about global north hyperimperialism, the US led military bloc military expenditure and Australia's involvement. Recorded at the Boorloo Activist Centre/ Green Left on 6 November 2024.You can listen to the full talk here.Cath from the No Northern Incinerator Wollert Campaign on Talkback with Attitude Here II Cath from the No Northern Incinerator Wollert campaign calls in to speak with Joe and Pat on Talkback with Attitude about the waste incinerator in Wollert and the impact on the community.Song - Somos Sur by Ana Tijoux feat. Shadia MansourThe Week That Was Here II The inimitable Comrade Kevin keeps us up to date with the week that was.Vijay Prashad excerpt from question time from Hyperimperialism talk Here IIVijay Prashad expands on his talk during question time. Recorded at the Boorloo Activist Centre/ Green Left on 6 November 2024.You can listen to the full recording here.Song - Yankee, Tornatevene A Casa by Bandiera Rossa
Headlines: New Liberal MP gas lobbyistUS tariffs & trade warUS Middle East EnvoyIsrael cuts Gaza water pipelineVenezuela's free flights home from USChild captive Ahmed Manasra finally freedVoices 4 Palestine Here IIExcerpt of talk by Gabor Maté, Jewish Canadian physician and Holocaust survivor, recorded at the Jewish Council of Australia event in February at the Wheeler Centre.Full video available here.Song - Until We're All Free - Sereen (feat. over 20 artists)Lisa Briggs Interview Here IIMarion Cincotta interviews Gunditjmara woman Lisa Briggs from Ngaweeyan Maar-oo about the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector and Close The Gap Campaign.Pricks and Bones by Georgia Kartas with Lucas George Here IIPricks and Bones by Greek Australian multidisciplinary artist Georgia Kartas with Wiradjuri sound designer Lucas George. Full Album Mythamorphosis available on their bandcamp.This Is (Half) The Week That Was Here IIComrade Kevin calls in for a live (Half) The Week That Was.Vijay Prashad Interview excerpt Here IITobia interviews Vijay Prashad about geopolitics, imperialism and Australia's relationship with the US, and building a broad Left movement. Full interview here.AUKUS, Trump, and the Indo-Pacific: Vijay Prashad's recent talk in Sydney with the Communist Party of Australia is available here.Song - Figlia d' 'a Tempesta - LA NIÑA
Voices 4 Palestine here II Dr Mehreen Faruqi (Greens Senator for New South Wales) & Dr Nick Riemer (Academic with the NTEU) Sydney Palestine rally on the 29th of March Recorded by Vivien Langford of the Climate Action show (3cr, Mondays 5pm).Song - Saat Saat (Love and Revenge) - Rayess BekProfessor Ghassan Hage interview here II Tobia interviews Professor Ghassan Hage, Lebanese-Australian academic, about the real and intellectual war against Palestine and some advice for people in the movement.This is The Week that Was here II The inimitable Comrade Kevin keeps us up to date with the week as it was.Bulagan Ltd Language School interview here IIBirrugan speaks about Bulagan Ltd Language School, the new Gumbaynggirr language school in Nambucca Heads NSW, and the important work the school is doing there teaching language with Gumbaynggirr youth.Song - A Time To Cry - Rim Banna
Voices 4 Palestine here II Ahmed Alabadla from Pulse of Palestine on Radio Skid Row (Sydney 88.9 fm 10am Friday Morning) Fiery speech at Sydney snap rally on the 21st of March Recorded by Vivien Langford of the Climate Action show (3cr, Mondays 5pm).Song - Soul of my Soul - The Herd feat. Sareen, Mo, Big RigsAlison Tanner Interview here II Tobia interviews Alison Tanner from the American Friends Service Committee about the Apartheid-Free Communities pledge and global solidarity network. Song - Rin McArdle - liveMira Gunawansa Interview Pt 2 here II Pt. 2 of the interview Anila McLoughlin did with Mira Gunawansa about gendered academic "mental load" of migrant women. You can find pt. 1 here.Song - Francamente - Bombe In ColombeThis is The week that was here II The inimitable Comrade Kevin keeps us up to date with the week as it was. Song - Franti - Vento Rosso
Voices4Palestine: Senator Mehreen Faruqi here II Senator Mehreen Faruqi speaks at a snap rally last week in Sydney recorded by Vivien Langford #3cr Climate Action Show.NT Coordinator Disaster here II Suki Dorras-Walker Climate Campaigner from the Environment Centre NT fills us in about the NT Coordinator legislation which allows an unelected official to side step environmental law and Land Rights Legislation to 'progress' business in the NT. Taken from a calling in to #3cr Talk Back With Attitude.CFMEU Lisa Zanatta here II CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas) Women's Organiser Lisa Zannatta was side-swiped by a report on 60 Minutes which gave her a five second right of reply to heinous accusations. Hear Lisa give her account of the work women at CFMEU are doing to create a fair & safe work place with good jobs for women in construction. This was her presentation at the recent IWD Geelong Trades Hall do on March 8th. Thanks for the recording from Amy #3cr Kill Your Lawn & Kick Your Fence.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back with so much to talk about.Australia US 'Defense' Tangle here II Professor Richard Tanter talks to us about the horribly scary situation Australia is in as the US moves from friend to foe in eye aching spinning manoeuvres. Richard is part of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN)
II Voices 4 Palestine Listen Here Peter Slezak speaks at the Sydney Palestine rally on the 2nd of March about the conflation of "the rise in Anti- Semitism" and actual racism happing in real time in So caller - Australia. II Mira Gunawansa Interview Listen Here Pt 1 of an interview conducted by Anila about the mental load of female presenting academics and a general conversation about the impacts of the patriarchy. II Defend Dissent Interview Listen Here A conversation with Cath Strong of the Defend Dissent Coalition about state repression and the protest that is happening on the 19th of March against the state governments proposed anti protest laws. II This Is The Week That Was Listen Here Comrade Kevin updates us on the week that was in his inimitable style. II Don Sutherland Interview Listen Here In depth conversation about the state of the world and its impacts on the working class with Don Sutherland.
IWWD edition of Solidarity Breakfast a tribute to women of actionSpeakers @ Sydney Rally the last day of the Israeli Ceasefire in Gaza IIHannah Thomas here II Tells us why she put her hand up to be a candidate for the Federal seat of Grayndler (Albanese's electorate). - Associate Professor Jumanah Bayeh here II Speaking of Randah Abdel Fattah and the new definition of anti semitism (recorded by Vivien Langford 3cr Climate Action Show).Tempi a call for Action here II Rita gives a rousing speech at the Tempi rally in Melbourne on 28th of March remembering the horrific train crash near Temi, Greece, 2 years ago and throwing light on the role Governments must play in maintaining the rights of the people. Community Action 4 Cobargo Recovery here II Anila speaks with Zena Armstrong about how through community action fire ravaged Cobargo is regaining its feet.Framings of Wombat Forest here II Tessa tells us about the conception and development of the audio visual exhibition now on at Daylesford Museum to the 21st March.CFMEU Women here II We are joined by CFMEU Women's Organiser Lisa Zanatta and 4 rank & file members who talk about the work they do and how the CFMEU has made it possible.
Anti-Zionist Jewish Rally here II Indigenous person Debbie Morgan-Frail speaks up at the recent anti-Zionist Jewish Rally in Melbourne.Save Public Housing Update here II Retrofitting public housing towers better & cheaper option 2 independent reports to knocking down the 44 public housing towers announced by Vic Labor Government last year. We speak with Kerrie Byrne from Save Public Housing Collective.Māori Mini Film Festival here II Maori Mini Film Festival @ Bunjil Place part of Asia Topa. Madeleine de Young, Maori Film Festival Programmer, talks to us about this March 1 & 2 event.Anti-Refugee Laws Passed here II Laura John, Associate Legal Director – Human Rights Law Centre, Specialist in immigration justice, talks to us about the laws passed last week Federally which further disadvantages refugees to this country while continuing to besmirch Australia's human rights credentials.Anti-Refugee Memes Rife here II Peter Job talks to us about the main thesis of his on-line Pearls & Irritation article about Australia's disease of refugee abuse.Tempi Train Tragedy Remembered here II Dimotro Tafidis from the Australian Greek community alerts us to a rally set for Friday 28th at 12.30 - 2pm in front of the Greek Embassy in Melbourne to commemorate the Tempi rail crash two years ago. The Melbourne rally will be in tune with a general strike in Greece which is calling for safe public infrastructure and working class issues.
39 Aust Unis sign-up to Zionist Anti-Sematic definition here II An exert from a conversation between Ahmed Alabadla with Dr. Lana Tatour about the new much worse anti-sematic definition just signed by 39 Australian Universities set to promote Zionism and stymie free speech and support for Palestinian. The full conversation here. No eviction Selwyn Place here II a rally about saving the Selwyn Street Boarding Houses in Paddington, Sydney speakers: Rachel Evans Peter reading testimony of Barry Skinner recorded by Vivien Langford from 3cr Climate Action Show which you can heard every Monday on 3CR at 5pmTas Salmon Farms here II Dead fish on domestic beaches in Tasmania has made the deadly fish farming practices of the multi-national companies farming off the coast if Tasmania centre stage. We find out the background to this repulsive event from Alistair Allan, Antarctic and Marine Campaigner at the Bob Brown Foundation.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back after a week in sunny Lawn as prescient as ever.BLF Revisited here II Liz Ross goes though some of the highlights of her seminal text Dare to Struggle Dare to Win a must read to understand the landscape of worker struggles in this country, especially in the context of the recent placement of the CFMEU into administration by a Federal Legislative instrument.
Voices 4 Palestine here II High school careers advisor and unionist Wasim el Haj speaks on Febuary 2nd at the Sydney Palestine rally about being hounded for his wearing of the keffiyeh and his refusal to capitulate. Recorded by Vivien LangfordSue Bolton Interview here II A report on the new councillors at Merri-Bek moving to remove the Palestian flag in contravention of the original motion which excplicitly states that a permanent ceasefire must be reached and not the tenous ceasefire that is currently in place. Gerry Georgatos Interview here II TRIGGER WARNING(Suicide)Tobia interviews lifelong campaigner, researcher and advocate Gerry Georgatos about the absolute atrocity that is the astronomical rates of suicide in First Nations communities due to the widening of the Closing the Gap targets and the abject poverty people are subjected to. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back! It is such a pleasure to hear his razor wit against the chin of late era capitalism.Antony Loewenstein Interview here IITobia interviews renownded award winning Jewish Australian journalist and author Antony Loewenstein about his work, media transparency and the woeful state of mainstream media reporting.
Palestine Update here II Josh Lees talking at the Feb 2 Voices4Palestine Rally in Sydney recorded by Vivien Langford.Nakba to the Present here II We hear some of a conversation between Dr Salman Abu Sitta and Ahmed Alabadia put on by Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and Free Palestine Melbourne. Dr Salman Abu Sitta is a Palestinian researcher who experienced the Nakba as a 10 year old child and who has made it his life work to document the geography and cultural existence of his people. He puts forward achieveable plans for the return of Palestinians to their homeland.Indigenous Peoples' Just Transition Part 2 here II We hear from Janene Yazzi who spoke at a recent event from Cultural Survival which outlines what is needed for Indigenous Peoples' Principles and Protocols for Just Transition.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back! It is such a pleasure to hear his razor wit against the chin of late era capitalism.Neoliberalism Labour & Now here II Academic & author Elizabeth Humphrys joins us to reprise her important work How Labour Built Neoliberalism with a view to the present state of play.
Weaponization of anti-Semitism here II Professor Haim Bresheeth-Zabner, an anti-zionist Israeli Jew based in the UK. A filmmaker, photographer and a film studies scholar talks with Ahmed Alabadia about the weaponization of Jewish trauma and anti-Semitism in the service of apartheid and empire. It is a small part of web series of events being run by by Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and Free Palestine Melbourne. The next event is on Thursday 6th Feb 7pmPalestine from the Nakba to the Present resilience and steadfastness through ethnic cleansing and genocide – a conversation with Dr Salman Abu Sitta.Indigenous Peoples’ & Just Transition here II The rush for transitioning to low-emissions economy is now a new threat to Indigenous peoples worldwide. Exercising their right to Self-determination, Indigenous representatives from the seven socio-cultural regions convened the Indigenous Summit on Just Transition in Geneva in October 2024 to discuss our perspectives, knowledge, and lived experiences related to just transition. We hear from Galina Angarova, who was part of a Cultural Survival webinaire which discusses Indigenous Peoples principles and protocols for just traniition.St Kilda Festival here II Sullivan Patten, from St Kilda Film Festival 2025 joins us.Don Sutherland asks "Are You Awake" here II In Don Sutherland re latest blog he asks the question Are You Awake? in response to Trump’s ascension as a victory against wokism. “Woke” is a state of being awake in which you are alert to and critical of social inequality and environmental destruction, various forms of discrimination, including racism and sexism, and for some, exploitation.
Voices 4 Palestine here II Sydney rally 18th January – recorded by Vivian LangfordDr Mehreen Faruqui speaks about keeping up the fight and the Greens Commitment to fighting the government on this issue.Myall Creek Massacre revisited here II Peter Stephenson, a descendant of one of the free settlers responsible for the murder of indigenous people at Myall Creek in 1838 talks at the Reclaim the Radical Spirit of Eureka event in 2024Tunneminnerwait & Maulboyheener Day here II Janet Golphin gives the welcome to country at the first memorial of the Frontier Wars that honours the memory of two freedom fighters.Save Lee Point here II A representative of Larrakia People talks at a Naarm rally to raise awareness of Defence Housing Australia's intention to sell off Larrakia land at Lee Point near Darwin to foreign buyers as beach houses - a continuation of dispossession for private commercial interests.The CFMEU Administration Problem here II Emily Foley, vice president of the NTEU La Trobe branch spoke in London at an IWW meeting entitled Union Busting Down Under What the CFMEU Administration Means for Workers' Right in December 2024.
Voices 4 Palestine here II This week our NSW comrade and Sydney Palestine rally correspondent Vivian Langford brings us a recording of Palestinian filmmaker Ala'a Al Qaisi as she reminds us all what it means to truly stand staunchly in solidarity with Palestine. Sue Bolton Interview here II Riding the wave of her council re-election and with a wellspring of support and mandate from the local community to represent the Wills electorate and oust the Labor party. We check in with Sue Bolton as she prepares for this big step!Addi Rd Sydney here II We have a conversation with CEO of Addi Rd Community Centre, Rosanna Barbero, about everything that's going on in the repurposed military barracks in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. From community pantry to free health checks, their writers festival that's coming up in may and also home of our sister radio, Radio Skid Row.Anti Poverty Centre here IIChecking in with Jay Coonan from the Anti Poverty Centre regarding the recent technical outages and complications when recipients are using Centrelink services and the utter confusion that has been the pausing and miscommunication of the rolling pause of "mutual" obligations. Pacific Peace Network here II Excerpt from the Pacific Peace Network Webinar: IS AUKUS WORTH DYING FOR? of Guåhan - Monaeka Flores giving us an eerie recounting of possible apocalyptic scenarios borne of the imperialistic realties that we current live in. Link for the full talk here.
Voices 4 Palestine here II Prof Peter Slezac's mother and grandmother survived Auschwitz. His mother's words "Why did people turn away? Should haunt us now.Recorded at Sydney Rally for Palestine 25-8-2024 by Vivien Langford who introduces the pieceCelebrating Assange's Release here II Take time to remember a victory of 2024.People gathered outside the British Consulate in Melbourne on Tuesday 25th June on hearing the news of Julian Assange 's release.Dr Blair Williams Interview here II Interview by Anila McLoughlin about the changes to the legislation around casual employment at universities and the reaction of Monash as a case study.Peter Curtis Interview here IIPeter is an educator and activist, his recent pamphlet "Educating the Educator: a meeting of minds" brings two mega minds together in conversation Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Paulo Freire (1921-1997).
Voices 4 Palestine here IIAt the ceremony on Bakery Hill, Ballarat, the site of the Monster Meeting of the miners 170 years ago the Eureka Medal Committee gave out medals to deserving activists including Nasser Mashni who has been championing the Palestinian cause throughout the genocidal attacks by the Israeli/ North American State.Chirs Johansen Stop Aukus WA here IITobia interviews lifetime anti-nuclear activist Chris Johansen of Stop AUKUS WA on the proposed future plans to turn Australia into a US/UK nuclear waste dump especially on the frontier shores to the world of WA and the NT. Box Machine here II An exciting event is coming up at Abbotsford Convent this summer! BOX MACHINE! is a fantastic new large-scale and interactive exhibition for children and their adults designed and delivered by Mischa Long and Ross Koger, giant heavy-duty cardboard machines, rollers, pipes, cogs and taps line the Magdalen Laundry ready for children to connect and deconstruct like giant building blocks.4th Jan – 25th Jan. Annie Interviews the two masterminds behind this crazy project. Emily Foley Interview here II Annie interviews NTEU's Emily Foley on the state of affairs at the NTEU branch meeting as well as the importance of standing up for the CFMEU's right to exist and the general threat to the working class as whole. CFMEU Community Meeting at Coburg Town Hall here IISacked CFMEU national president Jade Ingham laying out the plan for the future of the CFMEU and the context of the attack that the Albanese government is carrying out on a democratic peoples union.
Voices 4 Palestine here II Independent journalist Wendy Bacon Talks about the importance of journalistic integrity and the participation from the public in needing to stay informed. Speech from the Nov 3rd Sydney Pro-Palestinian Rally. Hank from Breadline (AUWU) VoxPop Public Housing here II Class action lawsuit into the Victorian government's decision to knock down the public housing tower reported on by Hank from AUWU and Breadline reporter. Vox Pop from public housing towers residents. Vijay Prashad Red Ant Russian Revolution Keynote address part 1 here II Red Ant (now Red Spark) October Revolution anniversary dinner event in Perth October 2024 record by Tobia, keynote address delivered by renowned Marxist historian and journalist Vijay Prashad. Part 1. Vijay Prashad Interview here II Exclusive interview with Vijay Prashad, Renowned Marxist Historian and Journalist & Founder of the Tricontinental Institute of Social Research.Vijay Prashad Red Ant Russian Revolution Keynote address part 2 here IIRed Ant (now Red Spark) October Revolution anniversary dinner event in Perth October 2024 recorded by Tobia, keynote address delivered by renowned Marxist historian and journalist Vijay Prashad. Part 2.
Voice 4 Palestine Sydney here II Powerful Anti-Zionist perspective from Sydney Pro-Palestinian Rally on Nov 3rd recorded by Vivien Langford.Black Cladding here II Birrugan Dunn-Velasco talks with Tobia about the state of First Nations Orgs.WA First Nation Advocacy here II Youth Justice and First Nations Advocate Gerry Georgatos takes us into the true state of play for First Nations people in this country.Tony Birch Story here II Author Tony Birch takes us into a story from his past as part of a Love Letter to Libraries at the Maribyrnong Library earlier in 2024.Ruby Hunter & Archie Roach Statue Unveiling here II We go to the unveiling of the statue to the renowned musical duo and Fitzroy personalities Uncle Archie Roach AM AC (Gunditjmara/Bundjalung) and Aunty Ruby Hunter (Ngarrindjeri/Kukatha/Pitjantjatjara) at Atherton Gardens in December, 2024.
Voices for Palestine II First two speeches from the Sydney Rally on 8th Dec here recorded by Vivien Langford followed by a terrific poem delivered at a recent Vigil for Palestine held in Carlton Gardens recorded by Kari. hereRefugee Rally 4 Human Rights Day here II Human Rights Day on Tuesday 10th Dec saw a RAC rally for Refugee Rights outside the State Library. We hear from Rally MCs Chloe and Adeel, and some strong speeches by Abishek Punniyamoorthy (Tamil Refugee Council) and Sanmati Verma (Human Rights Law Centre)This is the Week here II Kevin Healy joins us live for the last This is the Week that Was for the Year. Kevin will be back in February if all turns out as we all wish.Working People & Exploitation here II Don Sutherland takes us into all we need to know about exploitation in the work place and what we need to do to combat the messages of the bosses who want to increase their profits at the expense of workers in Australia.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Dec 1 here II recorded by Vivien LangfordRidda a doctor, describes Lebanon which is already full of refugees and is now containing thousands of displaced people again on the move.Ranim Imad from GAZA gives a chilling account of Nuseyrat. She described surveillance drones coming in through an apartment window and how everyone must freeze for fear of being shot.UWU Warehouse Update here II We speak to Lucas on the picket line at the Dandenong Sth Warehouse just before the UWU workers voted to take an improved offer from Woolworths later on Saturday 7th Dec.Putin, the West & escalating weaponship here II Long term Peace Activist Alan Griffith joins us to go over the frightening developments between the West & Russia.Linden Postcard Show here II the 34th Linden Postcard Show brings together artists from far and wide to display their walks at Linden New Art in St Kilda starting Sat 7th and running to 2nd Feb. We chat with Linden New Art Director Vincent Alessi. This is the week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.Why We Stand With the CFMEU here II Former Queensland CFMEU Secretary Jade Ingham speaking at the Community meeting at Coburg City Hall on 5th Dec entitled Why We Stand With the CFMEU called by Defend Unions, Defend the CFMEU.
Voices for Palestine here II Kristy Shammas from MA'AM Development Centre Gaze was one of the speakers at the APHEDA Webinar - Solidarity with the Palestinian People. 28th Nov marked the anniversary of United Nations Resolution 181. This 1947 resolution advocated for the partition of Palestine into two states, only one of which has ever been created. The full webinar link takes you to what is happening at the moment. DonationsThe Count's 2025 here II The Count's 2025 line up brings live music to the south eastern suburbs in an up-close and personal way. Venue coordinator Chelsea Wilson gives us an outline of what to expect. NICA Graduate Show MUSE here II Zaelea, one of the graduates performing at this year's NICA Graduate show MUSE talks to us about the show and her circus journey. NICA Graduate Showcase MUSE 4-7Dec with preview Dec 3 7:30pm Sat matinee 2pm ticketsThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy has so much to work with when it comes to satire and news.Why We Stand With the CFMEU here II Emily Foley, NTEU delegate, talks to us about her successful push to have the NTEU National Committee's statement of support for the CFMEU and against administration of the Union passed. Emily is talking about the importance of union membership to stand up for the rights of workers in this space as we lead up to the community meeting at Coburg Townhall scheduled for Thursday Dec 5th at 6.30pm.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 17 here II Amal Nasser gives an update of what is happening while Dr Nick Riemer outlines what we need to do to support Palestine.Court for Land Forces Arrestees here II We hear voices outside the Melbourne Magistrate Court on the first day of hearing for those arrested at the October Disrupt Land Forces Mobilisation. Also a report from 3cr correspondent Rosie Ganino on the preliminary findings of the court.Rising Tide Cross here II Jordan from the Green Left contingent to the Rising Tide Blockade & Protestival in Newcastle joins us with an update on what is happening as the Minns NSW's Government fails to have the convergence halted in the courts. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy has so much to choose from in his satirical round up the week. Not to be missed.NT Traditional Owners No Fracking Tour here II Adam Gaston, Mangarrayi man and advocate for Country withMililma May, Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi community organizer as part of their tour to call to action against the destruction of their water ways in the NT by big business. A forum was held at Coburg Town Hall today which will be sharing with you over coming weeks more info.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 10 here II Recorded by Vivian Langford.1. Dahlia - why we are still protesting2. Fouad Sharida a Nakba survivor in his 80's3. Josh Lees here intensification of genocide/ invasion of Lebanon / Amsterdam football hooligans chanting through the minute of silence for Spanish floods4. Zack Schofield here from Rising Tide calling for solidarity at Newcastle Protestival next week/ Shipment of coal from Newcastle arrives in Tel Aviv since Colombia has stopped supplying Israel5. Dahlia here War on children UN Report, majority 5-9 year oldsSocialist Councillor Reelected here II Sue Bolton has been re-elected to the Meki-Bek council for a fourth time. This is amidst an increased vote for Socialist Councillor candidates which had limited success in getting more socialist on councils. Sue goes through some of her experiences of thsi election and invited supporters to celebrate the victory later on Saturday 16th.KalliopeX Speaks here II George Mouratidis joins us as the online literary magazine KalliopeX celebrates 4 years of working collectively to build a forum through which we can encourage, engage and exchange with writers of different diasporas and communities. A fundraiser event tickets on Humanitix - KalliopeX Speaks. Capers, 843 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia. Sunday 17th NovPledge to be a Family that Welcomes Refugees here II Jana Favero ASRC Deputy CEO joins us to tell us about their campaign Pledge to be a Family that Welcomes Refugees.Defend CFMEU Update here II Tom, a retired CFMEU member outlines the three important events of the past week for the Defend CFMEU, Defend Unions Community Campaign.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 3 here II - recorded by Vivien Langford - Asala Sayara - the world watches as our babies burn here- Josh Lees - Bisalloy Steel here- Tamara Asmar - a Palestinian/ Australian perspective here- Taveet - a Jewish perspective hereSave Dissent here II As we hear that the People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port November 22-24th and the larger Protestival event November 19-28 will go ahead despite the NSW Police taking Rising Tide to the Supreme Court to extend their policing powers we hear from an earlier April rally held in Melbourne calling for the defense of Dissent.Festival of Critical Comedy here II Steven Gagen & Jeremy Dixon from Awkward Giraffe join us. Their Festival of Critical Comedy will be playing at the Unitarian Peace Church in East Melbourne Sat 16th & Sun 17th Oct from 2pm ticketsThis is the Week that Was here II What a week it has been. Kevin Healy interprets the full catastrophe using satire.Disaster Communism here II Nick Southall author of Disaster Communism published by Kembala Books, Wollongong talks with Jeff Sparrow at the Melbourne launch. full discussion
Voices for Palestine here II Recorded by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show) at the Sydney Media was shamed by Wendy Bacon hereJosh Lees here describes a small victory in Sydney where two arms suppliers to Israel will not have a platform as their conference has been cancelled. Is that because of public pressure?A poem by a young girl of Lebanese heritage here should be included in many programmes. It is clear eyed, beautifully spoken and a testimony to the solidarity felt between Lebanon and Palestine.Public Sector Workers Rally for Palestine here II Public Sector workers in Victoria have been sanctioned by their employer the Victorian Government for speaking up about Palestine. Jonathon Sherlock from Teachers for Palestine spoke at a recent rally calling for the Victorian Government to stop the repression of free speech.A Visual Journey of Greek/ Australian Life here II Following the successful exhibition last year feauturing the weddings of first wave Greek Migrants to Australia Democratis House has created an photo exhibition which explores the Greek/Australian Life that includes work, culture, recreation, and politics. It runs to the 10th of November at the Steps Gallery 62 Lygon Street, Carlton.This is the Week that Was here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.No Northern Incinerator Wollert Update here II Julie from No Northern Incinerator Wollert updates us on a recent meeting with with Lily D’Ambrosio Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources Mill Park and Bronwyn Halfpenny Thomas Town who have been photographed signing the No North Incinerator petition.Rising Tide In Court here II The Rising Tide Blockade of the Newcastle Coal Port in November has been gathering momentum for a year. Now the NSW police have taken them to the Supreme court and here are the speakers outside on November 1st in Sydney. Vivien Langford was there.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 3 here II - recorded by Vivien Langford - Asala Sayara - the world watches as our babies burn here- Josh Lees - Bisalloy Steel here- Tamara Asmar - a Palestinian/ Australian perspective here- Taveet - a Jewish perspective hereSave Dissent here II As we hear that the People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port November 22-24th and the larger Protestival event November 19-28 will go ahead despite the NSW Police taking Rising Tide to the Supreme Court to extend their policing powers we hear from an earlier April rally held in Melbourne calling for the defense of Dissent.Festival of Critical Comedy here II Steven Gagen & Jeremy Dixon from Awkward Giraffe join us. Their Festival of Critical Comedy will be playing at the Unitarian Peace Church in East Melbourne Sat 16th & Sun 17th Oct from 2pm ticketsThis is the Week that Was here II What a week it has been. Kevin Healy interprets the full catastrophe using satire.Disaster Communism here II Nick Southall author of Disaster Communism published by Kembala Books, Wollongong talks with Jeff Sparrow at the Melbourne launch. full discussion
Voices for Palestine II We hear from Dr Farah Fayyad and Dr Jumana Bayeh at the Sydney Sunday Rally on the 20th Oct here It was after the bombing of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, where the world witnessed a 19 year old called Shaban al Dalou, burning alive with an IV drip still in his arm. This item is dedicated to Shaban al-Dalou, say his name.We hear Paul Keating here, Secretary of the Sydney Branch of the CFMEU introducing a screening of a documentary The Last Sky by Nicholas Hanna which talks to Palestinian people in Lebanon and Occupied Palestine. (recorded by Viven Langford - Climate Action Show)Your Taxes Fund Weapons Forum here II Gary Middleman from the organising commitee talks to us about 100 Days of Resistance Celebrations here II Refugees who have been encamped at the Home Affairs office in Docklands held a media conference to celebrate the 110 days of resistance and to reiterate their call for permanent visas.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy lines up the week with satire.Anti-Poverty Symposium here II Don Sutherland reports on the recent Centre of Future Work & the Carmichael Centre Anti-Poverty Symposium and reflects on the issues it raised.
Voices for Palestine here II Senator David Shoebridge and a darling 8 year old Palestinian/ Australian boy call for justice and peace for Palestine in this weeks report for the Sydney Oct 13th rally in Hyde Park send by Vivian Langford from #3cr Climate Action ShowSeismic blasting still a threat here II We speak with AMCS Oil and Gas Campaign Manager Louise Morris about the win against TGS which had originally proposed plans to conduct seismic blasting over 77,000 square kilometres of ocean between Victoria’s Otway coast and Tasmania’s north west, including inside a Commonwealth marine park – an area larger than the size of Tasmania. However the fight is not over.Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues here II Festival director Andrew Nunn joins us to spruik the new incarnation of a much loved festival coming up Nov 1-4 featuring Vince Jones, Hetty Kate, Cookin' on 3 Burners, and the National Jazz Awards in Wangaratta and much more infoThis is the week that was here II Kevin lets them have it with this round up of the nefarious this week.Democritus evening The women's voices here II the event held to discuss what is going on with the CFMEU by a Migrant Workers Coalition at Greek Democritus Workers League included women who have been positively affected by their union membership and who spoke out in opposition to the main stream message of toxic masculinity being thrown at the CFMEU. We hear their voices.
Palestine Voices Sydney Rally 6th Oct here II The Sydney Rally for Palestine was threatened by the NSW Government through a Police action in the courts to stop the protest against the genocide in Gaza which also includes the West Bank as the Israeli State begins what looks like a war in Lebanon and Iran. Vivien Langford reports from the Hyde Park Rally in Sydney.Comedy Showcase 25th Oct here II Comedian Geraldine Quinn joins us. The upcoming Comedy Showcase at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale as part of Kingston Arts is on 25th Oct and will feature Dave O'Neil, Geraldine Quinn, Billy Stiles and seasoned veteran Brad Oakes. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.What's Going on with the CFMEU? here II Tim Gooden from Defend Unions-Defend the CFMEU joins us to review the well attended public meeting held last Thursday by FILEF which looked at what the placing of the CFMEU into administration by the Federal Government means for workers, how it will impact the real working and living conditions of tens of thousands of people and what we can do about it. Rank & File: Hands of the CFMEU facebook pageNOTE:Chris Hedges: Burn the Planet & Lock Up the Dissidents link
Sydney Voices 4 Palestine 29th Sept here II Senator Mehreen Faruqui and Academic Nick Riemer. Vivian Langford reportingRefugee Encampament Update here II the refugee encampment outside the Home Affairs Office in Bourke St, Melbourne has reached its 80th day. The refugees are victims of the 'fast track' system with over 9,000 people left lanquishing in limbo for up to 12 years waiting for permanent visas. Police and by-laws officers came on Wednesday 2 Oct threatening them with eviction from the footpath. Aran Mylvagnam tells us what happened.Refugees, Storytelling and the Upcoming Federal Election here II Walkley-award winning photojournalist Barat Ali Batoor joins us to tell us about the event titled Refugees, Storytelling and the Upcoming Federal Election - a conversation about the experiences of refugees between Behrouz Boochani, a Kurdish journalist and advocate, and Barat Ali Batoor at Storey Hall, RMIT 7pm Wednesday 9th Oct.Circus Oz Hub & Fringe here II Circus Oz is back and Dans Maree Sheehan gives us insights into Fringe shows from 9-20 October. Byron Hutton's Byron Hutton also joins us from one of the features of the season Escalate. Fundraiser spectacular Havoc 2 shows only 19 & 20th Oct.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy asks the serious questions using satire as puntuation.Super 's love affair with Nuclear here II Rosemary Kelly, from Quit Nuclear talks to us about the new report written in collaboration with the Australia Institute which shows the true extent of Australian superannuation investment in the nuclear industry.
Voice 4 Palestine Sydney 22 Sept here II Nikolai Haddad is from the Arab Theatre studio and he is a lawyer from the Lebanese Maronite Christian community. He says that despite the carnage Israel's Zionist regime has perpetrated they have failed to achieve any of it's military targets.IPAN Conference here II Annette Brownlie is a founding member and Chairperson of the IPAN. The Independent and Peaceful Australia Netoekd is calling on the Australian Governnent "to impose sanctions and cut diplomatic ties with Israel". IPAN's upcoming conference will be held in Perth and online from Oct 4, targeting the nuclear sub that is already docked at the Stirling Naval Base info.Coburg Vigil for Lebanon here II The Lebanese community in Coburg held a vigil for lives lost in the terrorist attack on civilians by the Israeli IDF this week.Dilly Dallying of Death & Dying here II Performer Lee McClenaghan joins us to tell us about the new comedy from Fairly Lucid Productions, Dilly Dallying of Death which is a profound, thought-provoking and hilarious exploration into the biggest taboo - death.. In a sold out set of performances at the Fringe Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms from Oct 2 - 6 you can jump online to see if there are some more performances of this hot item at Fringe.This is the Week here II so much for Kevin Healy to work with when it comes to satirizing the week.Capital Strike v Union Corruption? here II Don Sutherland has been on fire with his analysis of the CFMEU administration attack from the 'forces of evil' - the big end of town - as well as the out and out thug tactics of business which has said out loud that if the Federal Government doesn't curtail IR Laws then there will be a capital strike. But is everything all that it seems. Don joins us to tease it out. Go to Don's Solidarity Dynamics for more background. The Dilly Dally of Death & DyingFestival Hub: Trades Hall
Voice for Palestine here II Sara Dehm is a senior lecturer in the law faculty of UTS in Sydney, speaking at the Sydney 14th Sept Rally for Palestine. Her research addresses questions of international authority, border control, knowledge production and migrant resistance in the context of European empires, settler colonialism and struggles for decolonisation. Her first book, Administering Migration: International Law and the Global Ordering of People, explores how international organisations have regulated human mobility over the course of the 20th century, and is under contract with Cambridge University Press. Recorded by Vivien Langford - 3cr Climate Action ShowVictor Jara Night Snippet here II a beautiful piece of music which was part of the September 16 night honouring Victor Jara's music held at the Victorian Trades Hall.Strings - Rin McArdle here II Naarm/Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer RIN MCARDLE (she/her) joins us to talk music and politics. She shares the new single ‘Strings’ - a Bandcamp-exclusive release with all proceeds going to Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA). Listen to ‘Strings’ and donate to PARA HERE.Making Revisions here II Winner of the best short film at the recent Melbourne Documentary Film Festival director Matt Deavin talks to us about Making Revisions. The Walpiri community collaborate with British artist Patrick Waterhouse as they look over colonial documents and artworks and how history was written under a European gaze. In this collaboration, they look to revise the story that was told.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts the week into satire bites.Darebin elections here II Gaetano Greco is re-standing for Darebin Council and he talks about why local councils shape lives.
Sydney Pro-Palestine Voice here II Palestine Rally Sydney Town Hall Sunday September 8th Dr Sarah Abdo. Recorded by Vivien Langford.24 Hr Hunger Strike @ Refugee encampment here II After 61 days of the Melbourne encampment at Home Affairs at 550 Bourke St, Docklands, to raise the issue of refugees left in limbo because they do not have permanent visas, Prashant alerts us to the 24 hour hunger strike beginning on Sunday 15th Sept at 10am. He is calling for people to come and support the refugees and their allies.DLF Reflections here II Annie and Tobi talk through their experience of the police response to the demonstrations against the Land Forces Weapons Expo held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Vox pop from Wednesday 11th September when the most aggressive police actions occurred.FUSE Festival here II Spring FUSE Festival is the Darebin Council showcase of local artists running from 14th Sept - 22 Sept. We are joined by artist Zena Cumpston talking about her show Return.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire.FILEF support CFMEU here II Renata Musolino talks about FILEF's statement of support for the CFMEU.Featured songs:Manifesto (Victor Jara) performed by Bruce SpringsteenSomething has changed - Kate VigoGet me out of here - King Stingray
Voices for Palestine here II Voices from the Sept 1 Sydney rally for Palestine. First Damien Ridgewell, the MC, who morns the death of fathers and children in Palestine while Australia continues to fuel the war machine. Omar, Vice President of the Palestine Youth Society at the Sydney University of Technology, who speaks about the martyrs and the persistence of Palestinian culture. Recorded by Vivien Langford from The Climate Action Show.Remembering Victor Jara here II it is the 50th anniversary of the death of Victor Jara, legendary Chilean poet, musician, theatre director, artist and socialist at the hands of the Pinochet Disaster. A grand musical event is happening at Victorian Trades Hall Mon 16th September 7:30pm to honour Victor Jara's music.Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular here II We speak with Jenny Wynter about her revue The Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular. The Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular is a unique cabaret show featuring a blend of music, comedy and characters, centred around themes of motherhood and parenting. Kingston City Hall on Saturday 14 September: Workshop 2pm The Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular: 7:30pm ticketsThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy has a lot to work with this week as he moulds his week of satire.Defend Unions Defend the CFMEU - Ralph Edwards here II Ralph Edwards, former President of the Victorian Branch of the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas) and former member of the BLF, discusses the present assault on the Union by the political and economic elite.Featured MusicManifesto by Victor JaraHave Visa, Have no Rice by The Cambodian Space ProjectLe Vide et Vue by Baby et LuluI won't back down by Johnny Cash
Prof Peter Slezac - Why Do People Look Away? here II Prof Peter Slezac's mother and grandmother survived Auschwitz. His mother's words "Why did people turn away? Should haunt us now.Recorded at Sydney Rally for Palestine 25-8-2024 by Vivien Langford who introduces the pieceInternational Over Dose Awareness Day here II International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) today 31-8-2024 and Spike Chiappalone talks to us about why it is so important to talk about those that have been lost and what society needs to do to deal with the complexities of the issues raised on a day like this.Fall With Me here here II Katie Cawthorne, director of this 2nd Year National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) show explores some of the intention of the work. Tickets selling fast.Fitzroy Bowls Club Rent Hike here II Yarra Councillor Steven Jolly joins us to talk about the effect on the community of the devastating rent hike meted out to Fitzroy Bowls Club by Yarra Council.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy curates the week with satire.Defend CFMEU Rally - Troy Gray ETU here II One of the organisers of the Hands of CFMEU Rally in Melbourne held on Tuesday 27 August ETU's Troy Gray outlines the next steps in defending the workers eba.featured songs:It's Different When You Know Them - Toby MartinWhich Side Are You On - Billy Bragg
Gaza Despatches - Dr Jamal Merei here II after his recent visit to Gaza Dr Merei calls on Australia to do more to address the humanitarian catastrophe..A Palestinian Voice to Parliament - Dr Ziad Basyouny here II Dr Basyouny announced to the Town Hall Palestine Rally that he is now a candidate in the next Federal Election. This is in the seat of Watson held by ALP Tony Burke for 20 years.recordings: Vivien Langford Climate Action Show - Sydney Palestine Rally 18-8-2024Western Suburbs Letter to EPA - Please Explain here II The Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, a coalition of about 40 community groups and organisations from across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs, has written to the EPA with the support of lawyers at Environmental Justice Australia. Senior lawyer at Environment Justice Australia Virginia Trescowthick joins us.The Children's Bach here II Singer Kate Amos, gives us some idea about the Lyric Opera production of The Children's Bach taken from the Helen Garner novella, being staged at Theatre Works from 31 Aug - 7 Sept tickets.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slashes and burns the week with satire.Captured: How Neoliberalism transformed the Australian State here II The editors of the new publication from the Sydney University Press Captured: How Neoliberalism transformed the Australian State, Phillip Toner and Mike Rafferty join us.
Voices from Sydney Palestine Rally 11 Aug here II Voices from Sydney Rally For Palestine recorded by Vivien Langford – Climate Action Show. Josh Lees talks of Wars caused by Imperial Powers. Dennis Dougherty, local convenor of commemoration of the dropping of Nuclear Bombs in Japan – he talks about Peace ceremonies at Nagasaki. Israel was disinvited and apparently Australia and other countries then refused to attend.No Incinerator Lara here II the campaign against the polluting Incinerator proposed at Lara has a strong no vote from locals and their representative. 3cr's Amy Ciara reports.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy serves up the week with satire.Socialist Response to the housing crisis here II Steph Price, Victorian Socialist candiate for the Western Ward of Darebin Council in the upcoming local council elections, lays out the housing crisis for all to see. Not a pretty sight. Some socialist solutions.
Voices @ Sydney Palestine Rally here II Joy Hannah - Lebanese Resistance Activist about the spread of war into LebanonJanufa Yaad speaking followed by Senator David Shoebridge on Australian culpability regarding weapons. Recorded on 4-8-2024 by Vivien Langford.John Shipton for Palestine here II John Shipton speaking for the first time since his son Julian Assange's release, speaking at the Melbourne International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners. Slap Bang Kiss here II Tomáš Kantor talks to us about being one of the key actors in the new touring MTC play Slap Bang Kiss which puts revoluntonary teenagers on centrestage info here This is the Week here II Kevin Healy asks all the important questions.Fracking the Kimberley? here II Just when you thought the fossil fuel catastrophe could not go any stupider the talk of fracking the Kimberley is back on the table. We speak with Climate Change Program Manager at the ACF, Gavan McFadzean about the issue.Housing Crisis Survival Expo here II During Homelessness Week RAHU ran a Housing Crisis Survival Expo on the medium strip on St George's Rd, Preston. We speak with Harry Millward, Secretary of the Renters and Housing Union, about the camp.
Randa Abdel Fattah here II A knock out speech in support of Palestine from the Sydney Rally 27-7-2024 recorded by Vivien Langford.The State here II Playing at the Explosive Factory in Inkerman St, St Kilda, The State is a brutally hilarious interrogation into the role of activism, protest, and collective organistion. Play to Aug 10th ticketsThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices the week into satire pieces.Don Sutherland on Inflation here II Don Sutherland gives an outline of our activists and unionist could attack the need for knowledge of how the economy works.
Voices Palestine Rally Sydney 20 July here II Sarah Sarweesh, a Palestinian Australian, who speaks at the Sydney Rally for Palestine on July 20th after being arrested at Anthony Albanese's electorate office.11 years too long here II We hear Ada, a refugee from Iran, who spoke at the RAC Speak Out on the corner of Bourke St and Swanston St to mark the 11 years that people have been waiting for changes to permanent visa policies.All Static & Noise here II Filmmaker David Novack, talks about his film All Static & Noise which Investigates the attacks on the Uyghurs in their homeland of East Turkestan by the Chinese State.Bloomshed tears The Importance of Being Earnest here II James Jackson, from Bloomshed Theatre, talks to us about the new work which reinterprets Oscar Wilde's witty class riddled comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Playing 1-11 August at Fortyfivedownstairs 45 Flinders Lne, City tickets7:30pm startThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy lays out the week with a satirical eye.Organising! A Remedy for Despair here II We chat with Ben Kunkler, who as part of Melbourne University NTEU Causals Network was part of the campaign which clawed back $45 million of stolen wages from the University and set the agenda for the entire higher education sectors push to decasualizes the workforce. Their campaign has been immortalised through the Commons Library's launch of the Organising! A Remedy for Despair case study and the We are The University oral history. These two resources document how casual workers at Australia's richest university launched a series of campaigns in 2019 and 2020 which culminated in the back payment of a staggering $45 million in stolen wages. Along the way they recruited hundreds of new members, built a network of delegates, and steadily forced management to concede to a range of demands. Both the oral history and the summarised case study provide insights and lessons for those challenging exploitation and building union power in their own workplaces.
Palestine Rally Sydney 14 July here II An indigenous voice, Bronte, calling for continuing solidarity with Palestine followed by Sydney City Councillor, Sylvie Elsmore who talks to Sydney City Council's banning of any support for companies that profit from genocide or war. She said Boycotts send a message that we will not provide them with legitimacy. Thanks to Vivien Langford, Climate Action Show, for the recording.Elecromold Campaign here II Lloyd Riman, from Unionist for Palestine, joins us to explain why Elecromold in Thomastown has been targeted as a weapons parts manufacturer and the next action for 6am Wednesday 24th July. Meet at 202 Holt Parade, Thomastown.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.How Australia Built a Housing Crisis here II despite politicians pretending that the housing crisis is not person made we hear the stats and the policies behind the major fail in housing in Australia. We feature Maiy Azize, National Spokesperson Everybody's home & Matt Grudnoff, senior economist The Australia institute from this Australia Institute webinaire herePolice Harassment at Melb Palestine Rally here II The increase in VicPol harassment of protestors at the weekly Pro-Palestine Rallies is the subject of some consternation for the peaceful rally. I spoke to one of the organisers Nori for her reflections.Reading the Landscape here II we speak with David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture movement, who features in the film Reading the Landscape, showing as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF).
Sydney Palestine Rally 7th July here II Senator Fatimah Payman's stance followed by Ritta from Doctors for Palestine.Blockade Australia Action here II Blockade Australia has held more than a dozen protests on the Hunter rail line since Tuesday. They have been stopping passenger trains and coal movements into one of the world's biggest coal ports for more than a week. At least 20 climate activists have already been arrested. Let’s show solidarity by helping to fund their legal defence. We speak to young activist Aahannah.David Rovics live here II Activist musician David Rovics came to the studio with his harmonizer Kamala for some tunes and thoughts.This is the week here II Kevin Healy dissects the week with satire.Local Council Elections here II Sue Bolton, Merri-Bek Councillor, explains how Postal ballots and single member Council wards open to dummy candidates are disgraced MP Adem Somyurek's legacy to democracy.
Gaza Eye-witness here II Surgeon Dr Sanjay Adsoumili gives an eye-witness account of working in Palestinian medical facility now. Thank You to Vivien Langford for the audio.Julian Assange Jubilation here II People gathered outside the British Consulate in Melbourne on Tuesday 25th June on hearing the news of Julian Assange's release.Aphids here II The most fabulous experimental, politically provocative Arts Group APHIDS is 30 and they are celebrating with An Evening of Performance II Friday 5 July, from 7PM Arrow on Swanston. 488 Swanston Street, Carlton. ticketsThis is the week here II Kevin Healy nails the week with the satire gun.Wages, Productivity & Workers Self Determination here II Don Sutherland gives us something to think about when he broaches the subject of Wages, Productivity & Workers Self Determination. Note: Thank you to everyone who donated to keep Solidarity Breakfast going. Just another $500 to go to reach our target to donate
VicPol & the Palestine Rally here II Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Councillor and Socialist, joins us to discuss the VicPol aggression toward the Pro-Palestinian Rallies with particular targeting of the weekly Sunday 12pm rally outside the State Library.Palestine in Schools Rally here II earlier this year when teachers at Victorian Schools were told not to bring politics into schools, especially opinions about the genocide taking place in Gaza, they launched a booklet of support materials for teaching what was happening in Palestine outside the Education Office in Treasury Place resources.This is the Week here II Kevin Heally gives the definitive analysis of the Dutton nuclear solution.COTI No 7 here II Ralph Edward's Creatures of the Industry, which interviews the movers and shakers and members of the construction industry unions of yesteryear, is now in its 7th season. Oh how time flies when you are having fun. This episode covers a chat with BLF's last National and South Australian Secretary Ron Owens. Essential listening.Dr Gondarra OAM Passes here II the Martin Luther King/ Ghandi like figure of Indigenous relations in Australia Dr Gondarra AOM passed from this life peacefully on 18 June. He has left a message that all Australians should heed in his collaboration with Sinem Saban in their film Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land to host a screening info. We speak with Sinem Saban. The image of Dr Gondarra is permitted but his first name can not be used.
Solidarity Breakfast Radiothon Show where we ask listeners to send in donations to keep the show and the station on air for anothor year.#3cr need $275,000 and Solidarity Breakfast needs to raise $2000 of it Donate hereToday's program features:Monica Campo here from Darebin 4 Palestine talking about the Protest Parade starting today at 11amAnila McLoughlin here a contributor to Solidarity BreakfastGillian Blair here activitist from the Western District talking to the need for renewables and the halting of gas projects in the Otway Basin.Kevin Healey here live for today only Kevin gives us his slant on this is the week.Don Sutherland here talks about dangerous knowledge and the Unshackled exhibiton in Hobart.Olly here from the On the Streets Film Festival on this weekend at the Catylst Centre, 144-46 Sydney Rd. Coburg.
Rihab Charida - a Palestinian Film Maker here II Rihab is caught in a recording by Vivien Langford at a recent Belmore Park, Sydney event for Palestine.Darebin 4 Palestine Protest Parade here II The Protest Parade called by Darebin 4 Palestine will kick off at 11am on Saturday June 15th at Nathan Lambert's Office 352 Bell St, Preston, then march to Ged Kearney's office, 159 High St, Preston and travel over to Kat Theophanous' office, 404 High St, Northcote. A day of protest - bring your family, friends and dogs to tell the local pollies they need to be on the right side of history.World Refugee Day Telethon here II the ASRC (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre) is running its major fund-raising event on June 20th - World Refugee Day. The telethon is running on ASRC's socials 7am-10pm. Viewers can donate by calling 1300 692 772 (1300 MYASRC), or online. Bid on Auction items here. Viewers can text HOPE to 0476 000 111 to donate $15..ASRC Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Event Page, X and LinkedIn.#ASRCTelethon #worldrefugeeday #standwithrefugeesThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy ploughs though the week with the sharp shear of satire.How Australia Created a Housing Crisis here II despite politicians pretending that the housing crisis is not person made we hear the stats and the policies behind the major fail in housing in Australia. We feature Maiy Azize, National Spokesperson Everybody's home &Matt Grudnoff Senior economist The Australia institute from this Australia Institute webinaire hereRefugee Voice of Hope here II at the recent Kill the Bill Rally a voice of hope was heard from an extraordinary young woman Praveena Thurairajasingam-Mukunthanenator.
Vigil for Palestinian Journalists II 143 journalists have been killed in Gaza. We go to the Vigil held in Melbourne on the 24th of May held in front of the State Library supported by MEAA and organised by MEAA Unionst for Palestine - speech from Naser Mahni here and then a haunting Irish ballad that was shared as a tribute to all people that are forcibly removed from their lands here.RAN Spies on China here II A recent Government release stating that Chinese flares were fired against a Royal Australian Navy helicopter implied aggression on the part of the Chinese. But is that the truth? We talk with Richard Bardon a IPAN spokesperson for a backgrounder.A Portrait of Love here II filmmaker Molly Reynolds talks to us about her new film A Portrait of Love a love poem created from the footage shot over 20 years of the relationship between Archibald Winning artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mort. A remarkable film marking the tragedy of losing such a person to covid. MEET THE FILMMAKER: Tuesday June 11, 6.45pm. Join filmmaker Molly Reynolds and star Roberto Meza Mont for a post-film Q&A hosted by Cerise Howard (Melbourne Queer Film Festival) ticket info. This is the Week That Was here II Kevin Healy is back with satire on a stick.The Last Few Years of Neoliberalism here II We speak with author/ illustrator Nic Robertson about his book to be launched at Red Flag Bookshop 83 Sydney Rd. Brunswick 4pm Saturday 8th June.No Northern Incinerator Wollert Update here II the No Incinerator for Wollet campaign is alerting interested parties to a community meeting by Engage Victoria on June 20th. Registration needs to be in by Sunday June 2 by midnight link here.
Voices for Palestine Sydney Rally May 19 II Sydney rally for Palestine May 19 recorded by Vivien Lanford from #3cr #skidrow Climate Action Show - Rula Hafawi, former UN Aid Worker here Paddy Gibson, Unionist hereKanaky Libre! here II Kanaky Libre! solidarity rally organised by the BPU on Thursday 23 May in Melbourne. Final speaker: Gardanya, Kirrae-Wurrung Barngarla person.East Timor Fight Lessons for Palestine here II Peter Job, academic and activist, talks to us about his recent Jacobin article which shows East Timor's fight for freedom holds lessons for Palestine here.Mullivaikkal Rally here II In 2009 tens or thousands of Tamils were bombarded by Sri Lankan Government troops on Mullivaikkai Beach. The death toll was truly horrifying. Tamils in Australia gathered to remember. We hear some voices from Tamils who have made Australia home but do not forget.Anti Poverty Centre Budget Response here II The Federal Treasurer annonuced a budget surplus but no genuine poverty relief for low wage earners and welfare recipients. Kristen O'Connell, from the Anti Poverty Centre, responses to the Federal Budget.Julian Assange Update here II Jennifer Robinson, barrister at law & part of Julian Assange's defece team, gives a short break-down of what happened last week in a London court as the US pursues their case to have Julian Assange extradited to the US. It is from a recent Australia Institute webinaire full.
Voice for Palestine here II Dr Aziz Bhimani just returned from two weeks working as a sturgeon in GAZA - recorded by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show) - Belmore Park, Sydney 14th May.25th May Port Protests here II On Saturday 25 May 12:00PM, Palestine solidarity groups and Trade Unionists for Palestine will hold rallies at every port across the country as part of a national day of action. Naarm/Melbourne: Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Boonwurrung Country. We go to a planning meeting held earlier this month.Next Wave here II Jacinta Leong, from Next Wave, talks about the 40th year celebrations centred on support young creatives and remembering the past successes with this years All School Lab at the Brunswick Mechanic Institute and more.This is the week here II Kevin Healy slices the week with satire.Labor's Future Made in Australia here II Don Sutherland gives us a forensic account of the plus & minus of Federal Labor's Future Made in Australia legislation which aims to invest in Australian manufacturing for green energy. Don's blog has more.
Palestinian Statehood here II Kathryn Kelly, from IPAN, talks about the recent bid for Palestine Statehood recognition at the UN.Senator Mehreen Faruqui here II speaking at Sydney Rally for Palestine on May 5th. Recording thanks to Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show)Nakba Day 2024 here II Mindy, ASU Unionist for Palestine, and Renee, student rep for Palestine from Deakin Uni, talks to us about the rally called for Nakba Day, Wednesday, May 15th, to meet at RMIT encampment for Palestine then going to the State Library. Begins at 2pm.Gabrielle Shipton here II Brother of Julian Assange, speaks at the May Day 2024 Rally outside Victoria Trades Hall on May 5. because Julian couldn't make it.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is on fire this week as Federal Labor decides that Gas is the energy of the future.David McBride here II A conversation between John Faine & David McBride from 26 February as he awaits the outcome of his trial for divulging classified information regarding Australian military involvement in prisoner deaths in Afghanistan. David McBrides's book The Nature of Honour.
Voice for Palestine Sydney 28 April II three speakers from the Sydney Rally recording provided by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show)Zachariah Haddad aged 10 hereProfessor Mazin Qumsiyeh hereSydney Uni Palestine Protest Camp Member Yaz hereMo'Ju Up close and personal here II a snippet from a recent session at The Count's Jazz Club in Clayton.If We Burn here II Journalist & author Vincent Bevins talks about the key findings of his book If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution from a session at Marxism 2024.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.African Solidarity May Day here II Harkim, an organiser for the African Solidarity Collective, spoke at the anti-imperialist rally held in Melbourne at the State Library steps on May 1, 2024
Solidarity with Palestine May Day here II MUA Sydney Branch Secretary Paul Keating calls for May Day Solidarity with Palestine at March 21st Sydney Palestine Rally. Recorded by Vivien Langford from the Climate Action Radio show. Vivien Langford from the Climate Action Radio show. 5pm Monday in Melbourne #3cr and 10am Mondays in Sydney #skidrow.Full Protection Call for Palestinians here II David Glanz, from Refugee Action Collective, alerts us to a rally outside the office of Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil, on Saturday 27th at 11am calling for refugees from Gaza to be given full protection and equal rights with those fleeing war in Ukraine.Abbotsford Convent Art Precinct Turns 20 here II Collette Brennan, CEO & Artistic Director Abbotsford Convent, invites the public to the open day celebrating 20 years of the community art space down by the Yarra River. Saved by community action and now the largest multi-arts and cultural precinct in Australia. Open Day 27th Saturday 10am - 6 pm This is the week here II Kevin Healy keeps his finger on the pulse of social delusion.Why States Colonize and Why They Stop here II Lachlan McNamee talking with Anila McLoughlin about his book Settling for Less: Why States Colonize and Why They Stop, Princeton University Press, 2023.
Sydney Rally for Palestine 14th April here II April 14th PALESTINE RALLY SYDNEY featuring Amal Nasser, Thalia Anthony, Rick Kuhn.recordings to Vivien Langford from the Climate Action show 5pm Mondays at 3CR and 10am Mondays on Skid Row.Commons Social Change Library here II Holly Hammond joins us to talk about the Commons Social Change Library and the upcoming Trivia Quiz night fundraiser to celebrate 5 years on Tuesday April 30th at Trades Hall.Gallipoli: A Story Untold here II a new play, Gallipoli: a story untold. a two hander with a linking newscaster narrative written by a former 3cr broadcaster Mo Hashem, who now lives in Cairo, puts a different twist on the annual commemoration. Not just a play but a cultural experience. I spoke with Mo Hashem the director, Mo Masri the Producer and the three actors involved Willem Whitfield, Celine Khoury and Roger Ward.The production is being staged at the Kensington Townhall April 26th at 6.30pm tickets. This is the Week here II a lot of laughs this week as Kevin applies the satire blade on the week.Text-to-Image AI & Journalism here II The text-to-image AI is a new challenge for journalism. I speak with TJ Thomson from RMIT about a new paper on the policy challenges.“Generative Visual AI in News Organizations: Challenges, Opportunities, Perceptions, and Policies” was published in Digital Journalism. (DOI: 10.1080/21670811.2024.2331769) T.J. Thomson (RMIT University), Ryan Thomas (Washington State University) and Phoebe Matich (Queensland University of Technology) are co-authors.
Freedom Flotilla for Gaza II two voices from the Sydney 7th April rally for Palestine. Thala Salaam (aged 15 wearing her grandmother's thorb) here & James Godfrey from Free Gaza Australia about the Freedom Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza hereTechno Park Rally here II the Techno Park residents rallied on 9th April because dispite a reprieve from eviction the Hobson Bay Council has not taken eviction off the table.Fem Belling Jazz @ The Count's here II Fem Belling, Music theatre star, jazz vocalist, violinist and songwriter, chats to us about her music, her background and the upcoming show at The Counts jazz club on Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 7:30pm This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.National Wage Review here II Don Sutherland goes through the intent of 4 of the submissions to the review of the National Wages with the highest call from the ACTU of 5% increase and a call for the lowest wages to be above the poverty line from the Catholic Commision for Employment Relations.
Gaza is Starving here II We speak with Oxfam Australia's head of Humanitarian, Lucia Goldsmith about the terrible situation in Gaza where Israel is making deliberate choices to starve civilians. People in northern Gaza are 'surviving' on245 calories a day. Children are dying of starvation..Israeli Torturing of Palestinians here II We hear from Tala Nasir, a lawyer from Addameer, about the situation for Palestinians in Israeli prisons. It was part of Caabu and War on Want joint online briefing on tackling the severe escalation in torture of Palestinians here. The two page briefer that was produced, can be read here:Sher Ibrahim Dadoum @ Sydney Palestinian Rally here II from March 30th Sydney Rally supplied by Vivien Langford from 3cr Climate Action ShowCircus Oz Smash it! here II David Woods, director of the new Circus Oz Comedy Festival Show Smash it! gives us some insights into the show. Running at the Arts Centre to the 21 April.This is the week here II Kevin Healy explains the week with satire.NO! Toxic Incinerator in Wollert here II We hear from community members opposing Cleanaways 'Waste to Energy' toxic incinerator facility planned from Wollert. Public Meeting 2:45 pm 6th April @ Brockwood Community Centre Unit 1/25 Hazel Glen Dr Doreen.Submissions by the end of the week linkFacebooklocal video that explains the problems with the proposal here.
Muayadi Ali @ Palm Sunday Rally here II Muayadi Ali gave an impassioned speech calling for support for Palestine at the Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally.Vashti Fox @ Marxism 2024 here II Vashti Fox gave the speech of the day at the first day of Marxism 2024 entitled Against Colonialism, Empire and Caital full speech hereVicPol & Explosive Weapon Use here II We speak with Anthony Kelly, from MALS, about the VicPol use of explosive weapons at the Web Dock picket on March 22.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Threat to Live Music Venues here II Yarra Councillor Steve Jolly alerts us to the threat to live music venues posed by astronomical hikes in public liability insurance.Quaker Statement for Peace here II At the Palm Sunday Rally they had Interfaith statements calling for peace.We play the Qaker statement from the day featuring the music of the Tarab Ensemble. Tarab Ensemble has a benefit for Palestine on April 10th @ Brunswick Ballroom tickets
Celeste Liddle: Voice for Palestine here II Week 20 at the Melbourne Palestinian Rally Arente woman, Unionist and writer Celeste LiddlePeace Walk Against AUKUS here II Bunjil's Fire 20/03/24: Robbie Thorpe & Ibby speak with Winiata & Karina from Beyond Uranium Canberra. They are part of the Peace Walkers Against AUKUS - a month long walk from Port Kembla to Canberra that started on March 17 2024. In honour of the late Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, and one of the first anti-nuclear protest walks on the east coast, all welcome to join.Fundraiser to support the walk: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peace-walkers-against-aukusMore info and registration form: La Nuit Blanche: French Jazz @ The Count's here II Singer Raleigh Williams from French-inspired ensemble La Nuit Blanche joins us to tell us about their up-coming gig at The Count's Jazz Club on Wednesday 27 March 2024, 7:30pm.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey lays out the week for review.RMIT Strike here here II Dr Tricia McLaughlin RMIT President NTEU joins us to talk about the week long strike set for March 25th through to Thursday 28th.Dave Sweeney: NO NUCLEAR here II Dave Sweeney, anti-nuclear campaigner at ACF and a founding member of ICAN, discusses the Australian political class' nuclear love affair.
Sheik Hussan @ 10 March Sydney Palestine Rally here II speech at the Palestine Rally in Hyde Park on March 10th recorded by Vivian Langford from the Climate Action Show Mondays at 5pm on 3cr. There was a banner 7 metres long with thousands of names in small print of children by age. Two columns over children under1 many more toddlers. Palestinian Visas Cancelled here II Snap Rally outside Home Affairs Department in Melbourne calling for the reinstatement of visas for Palestinians who had them withdrawn as they were already flying out of Gaza.NOPSEMA & Seismic Testing in Otway Basin here II NOPSEMA is about to approve the world's biggest seismic blasting caper in the Otway Basin. We talk with Brenda from X-Rebellion who was part of the Whale Song action at Victoria Parliament House steps Thursday March 14th 3pm. Fuse Festiva here II we chat with DJ JNETT about the live music part of the Fuse Festival a community fun day at Bundoora Homestead March 23 12pm-6pm.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey dissects the week with satire.Don Sutherland talks workers role in the economy here II
Tell the Truth about Palestine Rally here II Declan Furbrin Gillick speaking up at the MEAA members for Palestine rally outside the ABC to mark the Fair Work Commission hearing into the dismissal of Antoinette Latouffe held on Friday March 8th.Prison Visitor Research here II Doctorate research by Dr Nicole Ryan from La Trobe with support from Dr Nathan Ryan from the Australian Catholic University into how deficient communication can lead to harsh outcomes for people trying to visit their loved ones in prison.Geelong Gallery 2024 here II Chief Curator at the Geelong Gallery Lisa Sullivan tells us about the amazing program set to go at the gallery. It includes a Noel Counihan exhibition and a Margret Preston exhibition of works and much, much more.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dishes it up - satire with a trim of awful.X-Rebellion Westgate Stoppage here II Catherine Strong from X-Rebellion joins us to talk about the successful action to raise awareness of the climate emergency held on March 5th - disrupting traffic on the Westgate hit every news channel. It begins a week of disruptions starting March 13 - 16th. Catherine raises the spectre of police tactics to suppress legitimate dissent with the 2 activists involved in the Westgate bridge action receiving 21 days in jail.
Heart Wrenching Voices for Palestine here II Janufer Yad said she was "broken" by the deaths and the world's silence.Mohammed Kaminzorro from Kahn Younis spoke about the death of so many in his family. He said he was accused of being emotional and angry and said :"I am livid, enraged". Feb 25th Palestine Rally in Hyde Park Sydney recorded by Vivien Langford - Climate Action ShowWage Peace & the Counter Terrorism Cops here II David Sprigg from Wage Peace in Brisbane talks to us about the Counter Terrorist Raid on his home after Wage Peace did an art installation at Boeing's offices in Brisbane. Boeing is a major arms manufacturer contributing to the slaughter in Palestine and in plain sight.Queer PHOTO 2024 here II Curator Brendan McCleary encourages us to engage with Queer PHOTO 2024 artists through special public programs of displays, walks and talks. Focused on the West of the City.This the Week here II Kevin Healy unpicks the week with satire.AELA: the road to an earth centric ideology here II a chat with Dr Michelle Maloney from the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (ALEA), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating Earth-centred systems change, by increasing the understanding and practical implementation of Earth-centred governance. events
Melb Palestinian Rally 18 Feb: John Shipton here & Amin Abass here IIJulian Assange Vigil here II as the English Courts make a ruling on the US extraditionn of Julian Assange we go to the 24 hour vigil held outside the Melbourne British Consulate.Future River: When the past flows Exhibition here II Kimba Thompson from Blak Dot Galleries and artist Peta Clancy talk about the exhibition at Counihan Gallery that takes us into an indigenous perception of the river and watercourses covered by Melbourne City.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy peruses the week with satire.Deaths in Custody Rally here II We hear from Alison Thorne speaking at the 20th anniversary rally of the death of TJ Hickey calling for justice and change.
Rihab Charida @ Sydney Palestinian Rally Feb 11 here II Palestinian/ Australian filmmaker Rihab Charida recorded at Sydney Rally for Palestine 11 Feb thanks to the intrepid 3cr reporter Vivien Langford from the Climate Action Show.Victorian Mosque Open Day here II Dr Mohamed Mohideen, founder of the Victorian Mosque Open Day, talks to us about this year's open day which will see 37 Mosques, including 7 regional centres, opening their doors on the 25th of Feb.The Count's Jazz club here II Chelsea Wilson tells us about the newest Jazz Club in the South East of the City The Count's Jazz club & in particular the Intimate & Live performances which start on 24th Feb with Kaiit.This is the Week that Was here II Kevin Healy is BACK!!! with his usual, incisive dissecting of the week with satire.Techno Park Update here II Resident Lara Week goes through the new break-through that looks like saving the Techno Park homes.
Young Voices for Palestine II We hear from two voices from the Sydney 4th Feb rally provided by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show):Rita Emad, 17 year old Palestinian/ Australian here Jasmin Johnson Students for Palestine hereFollowed by Stella Swain from Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) from the UK about the Boycotting of Barclays Bank. here 350.org Events here II the environmental group 350-org has a local chapter which is hosting a storytelling tour of Traditional Owners from the Torres Strait and the Northen Territory as part of a national tour raising conversation about fossil fuel and climate impacts. The event March 6th called Weaving Our Stories will be a night of storytelling, art, performances and conversations. An earlier Feb 13th event at Collingwood Library open for those who want to be involved. We chatted with National Organiser Lavanya Pant.The Unsent Condolences here II Poet, journalist, human rights activist, former refugee Abdul Samad Haidari talks to us about his new book of poetry The Unsent Condolences published by Palaver Books.'Aspiration' LNP Stalking Horse here II Don Sutherland puts the concept of 'aspirational' under the microscope as the LNP tries to pretend they are on our side.
Sydney Pro Palestinian Rally 27th Jan: Dr Sarah Abdo here II Dr Sarah Abdo a specialist doctor and left us with this quote" I grieve for this world that used to sing about humanity and human rights. I cannot believe that we are living in the twenty first century."Recorded by Vivien Langford from the 3cr programme Climate Action Show. Otway Basin Seismic Blasting Update here II Louise Morris, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) Oil and Gas Campaign Manager, alerts us to the transnational geotechnical company CGG lodgement of plans to conduct seismic blasting in the Otway Basin just kilometres off the coast of the Great Ocean Road and in the calving grounds of the endangered southern right whale. The community objection pharse finishes on 23 February with the AMCS offering submission support.Indigenous & European Divide : Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheenner here II Melb City Councillor Olivia Ball speaking at the 182 memorial at the death of the two freedom fighters.Killing for Country here II a very small piece from the Australia Institute Biggest Book club featuring David Marr (the whole lot will be part of a podcast put out by Australia Institute). His new book explores the involvement of people five generations ago in his family who were part of the Native Police & took part in the Queensland Frontier Wars.Poverty & the Albanese Goverment here II Kristin O'Connell from the Anti Poverty Centre on the cost of living/ stage 3 tax cuts and the Albanese Government
Declan Furber Gillick @ Melb Pro Palestinian Rally here II Delan Furber Gillick multidisciplinary artist writer and performer from Mparntwe from the Blak People's Union speaking at the Pro Palestinian rally melb 21-1-2024Rula Kalafawi @ Sydney Pro Palestinian Rally here II Sydney Jan 13th Rally - Rula Kalafawi talks about Palestinians at home whose lives she cherishes and who are given heart to know of the huge resistance globally to atrocities they are living.She was with UN formerly.Vivien Langford 3CR producer from the Climate Action Show, reporting from Hyde Park in Sydney.Stop the Dock Dissected here II Ben Hjorth from Unions for Palestine talks us through what happened on Monday 22 January at stop the dock and why the picket was called in the first place. See also: https://mals.au/https://mals.au/news/https://mals.au/2024/01/25/policing-of-the-webb-dock-picket/
Zim Picket @ Webb Dock here II 3cr Thursday Breakfaster Inez Winter reports from the Community Picket against Israeli owned Zim ship at Webb Dock right now - The picket is ongoing at Webb Dock in Port Melbourne and community support is requested.FOE 'Climate Ready Victoria' Plan here II Cam Walker, from Friends of the Earth, joins us to discuss FOE's plan for a 'Climate Ready Victoria'Great Ocean Rescue Tour - No Seismic Testing in the Otway Basin here II Greta Carroll, from OCEAN, talks to us about the Great Ocean Rescue Tour Jan 5-27 which is alerting communities to the push for seismic testing in the Otway Basin and what is at stake.Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land here II Filmmaker Sinem Saban alerts us to free access on Survival Day to the ground breaking Luku Ngarra: The Law of the the Land www.lukungarrafilm.com password FREEAUST. Plus:Launch of new education movement called Truth Telling Together www.truthtellingtogether.comChuffed Fundraiser to help get the 50 hours of extra footage shot durin the making of Luku Ngarra into futher education truth telling resournces https://chuffed.org/project/truthtellingwithdrgondarraStandard of Living Crisis here II Don Sutherland joins us to talk about the standard of living crisis rather than the much less far reaching cost of living crisis the mainstream is talking about. For more blog plus Socialist Alliance 10 point plan.
FOURTH & LAST in the SUMMER SEASON of SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST PROGRAMSPalestine Solidarity : Students for Palestine & Resources Wars II High School student Jisselle, from Students for Palestine, gives an impassioned speech just before the New Year in Melbourne here . Two fellow students at Tertiary level brings the issue of the war in Sudan having the same hallmark as Palestine and all other colonial settler conflicts which are really about resources theft here.Kock the Top Off Book Launch here II Just before Christmas independent publisher Interventions launched Knock the Top Off: A people's history of alcohol in Australia edited by Alex Etling and Iain McIntyre. One of the contributors Jeff Sparrow's speech at the Melbourne launch.Circus of Illusion here II We now go to a chat I had with illusionist and entrepeneur Michael Boyd. Melbourne born, just back from Vegas with his Circus of Illusion.Techno Park Update here II Lara from the Techno Park Residents Group gives us an update on what is happening for residents who were sent eviction notices by Hobsons Bay Council last May.Fitzroy Flats Fight Back Begins here II We are down at 140 Brunswick St Fitzroy where tower residents, supporters and local councillors and State representative are beginning their campaign to save public housing from the Victorian Labor Governments sell off to private developers and social housing operators.
Unions for Palestine Zim Melb Picket II We go to the ppleton docks Footscray just before Christmas where Unions for Palestine were gathered to set up a picket to stop the arrrival of a Zim Ship the Sparrow. The Sparrow had been diverted but the rally continued and we here from a number of people at the rallly here and a speech by Gem Walsh, from the Loud Jew Collective, here.Midsumma 2024 here II Brendan Cooney, Program Manager for Midsumma, spoke to me about the unbelievable and exciting program of events this Midsumma Festival starting on Sunday Jan 21 and going to Sunday 11th February. Housing Australia's Brief here II Mr. Nathan Dal Bon, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Australia explains how the Federal Government is hoping private investment is going to solve the housing crisis in a speech he gave at the 2023 Economic & Social Outlook Conference. Public Housing Tenants Speak Up here II Now lets turn to part of a chat I had with two long term public housing tenants Lynne and John, both have been active in fighting for a voice for public tenants.
2ND SUMMER SEASON SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST PROGRAMPalestine Solidarity Katoomba here & Sydney 17th Dec here II Antony Lowenstein talked to a Palestine Solidarity Crowd in Katoomba and we hear some words from the Sydney rally.recordings thanks to Vivien Langford.Vicpol shaggy dog tale of arrest here II Simon Hunt relates how he and his partner were targeted by Vicpol for waving a free Julian Assauge flage too close to the MCG on Grand Final Day.a chat with Filmmaker Robert Connolly here II Robert Connoly, film director, talks to us about his film Blueblack and other things in general just before going to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2023.Fiona Scott Norman @ Green Left Comedy Debate 2023 here II We hear from comedian Fiona Scott Norman who did a set at this year's Green Left Comedy Debate mced by Tom Ballard which asked should we welcome our new AI overlords.Awful AUKUS Arthur Rorris Reports here II In Sept 2023, South Coast Labour Council Secretary Arthur Rorris was in town and gave a talk about AUKUS the nuclear subs deal between Australia and the Americans. The horrible ramifications of the deal has been some what pushed from centre stage by the the extremely horrible events in Palestine. However today we revisit the issues for the South Coast and Australia generally of the AUKUS deal.
1st in the SUMMER SEASON of Solidarity Breakfast ProgramsMelb Palestinian Rally: Aust Military support for Israel here & Parliament Vigil here II Jacob Grech outlines Australian military complicity with Israeli occupation of Palestine and Lana talks about the on-going vigil on Vic Parliament steps for Palestine.No Country for Idealists Launch here II Boris Frankel in conversation with Jeff Sparrow at the launch of his book No Country for Idealists : the The Making of a Family of Subversives published by Greenmeadows and available everywhere you can buy a book in any format it is so popular.Freedom Socialist Voice at Students for Climate Rally here II Amelia from the Freedom Socialists gave an empassioned speech for climate action at the most recent Melbourne School Strike 4 Climate.National Rally for Public Housing here II Sue Bolton talks at the rally in Melb.
Jenny Leong MP @ Sydney Rally for Palestine here II Jenny Leong MP gives a thrilling and chilling speech at the Sydney Rally for Palestine on the 10th of Dec.Refaat Alarmeet's poem from the grave here II Palestinians poet Refaat Alameet was killed by Israeli bombs over the last week - his last words to us.Melb Uni Student Pro Palestine Action @ Graduation here II Ahmed Barakat, from UniMelb for Palestine, talks to us about the student actions at graduation ceremonies to raise the Palestinian cause and the reaction to the campaign.RAFFWU:Boycott on Coles/ Woolies here II Dani Barley, President of the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU), calls on the community to help Coles and Woolies workers gain safer, more secure and better paid jobs by boycotting the 2 big gocerers this Christmas starting 18th Dec to the 24th with strike action 22 Dec. This is the week here II Not to be missed reflection on the weeks doings by Kevin Healy.Environment & Investment here II Don Sutherland wraps up the year with a look at investment and the change to green technology in Australia. Check out Don's blog here. Check out Godfrey Moase article here
Students for Palestine here II Students for Palestine rally on Dec 7th on steps of Flinders St Station Melbourne called for permanent ceasefire in Palestine.John Safran on Aust Reaction to Palestine here II Caught up with media commentator John Safran, who was at the Students' for Palestine rally, about his reflections on the Australian reaction to assaults on Palestine.Woodside Burrup Hub Seimic Testing off WA here II Raylene Cooper Cooper, Murujuga traditional custodian, condemns new NOPSEMA approvals for Woodside drilling and blasting despite Federal Court decision.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy takes the satire knife to the week.Palestinian Christian at Pro Palestinian Rally Sydney here II Reem a Palestinian Christian, unifying message. at the Dec 3 Sydney rally for peace.
Nevo Zisin Speaks for Palestine here II Anti-Zionist, Jewish, trans author Nevo Zisin spoke at last Sunday's Melbourne rally in support of Palestine. Knock the Top Off: A People's History of Alcohol here II full interview with co-editor Alex Etling of the Interventions published Knock the Top Off : a people's history of alcohol. Info Melb launchPlausible Deniability here II writer/ creator Iain Crittenden & story consultant Rachel Kurzyp tell us about their darkly funny take on homelessness in the must watch facebook series Plausible Deniability now showing free for your predilection.This is the Week That Was here II Kevin Healy dices the week.Don Sutherland on Labor's Capacity Investment Scheme here II Don Sutherland does a thought provoking analysis of what Federal Labor is doing to change the negative outcomes of climate change within a NeoLaborist framework.
Voices from Sydney Palestine Rally Nov 12 here II MC Asala Saya Ara, Josh Lees, and Mehreen Faruqui. Recorded by Vivien Langford from the Climate Action Radio Show on 3cr every Monday.Student Strike for Climate II Some voices hosted at the Friday 17th Nov Student Strike for Climate in Melbourne. Pacific voices here & Amelia from the Freedom Socialists hereThe Other Film Festival here II The Artistic Director od The Other Film Festival, Fiona Tuomy, joins us to tell us about the online, accessible film program available for streaming on demand via ACMI's Cinema 3. A festival proudly disability-led, films either made by Deaf and Disabled people either as key creatives, collaborators, and/or performers. All films free.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy strafes the week with satire.George Crumb Festival here II Paavli Jumpannen talks about who George Crumb was and why you should get a ticket to this once in a life-time performance of his groundbreaking work of contemporary music.Refugee Rally: Australia's Shame here II David Glanz, from RAC, talks about today's rally set to highlight the people in Indonesia, still stranded by Australia's refugee policies.
Pro Palestinian Voices @ Sydney Nov 18th here II Recorded by Vivien Langford we hear from Asala Aseyera, Ran from Collective Against Racism, and Greens Senator David ShoebridgeRespect Rally here II Melbourne Parliament steps on Friday 24th November Respect rally began the first local event marking the beginning of 16 days of action, globally, calling for violence against girls & women to be ended. We hear from Antionette Braybrook here & Jo Ball here.Preston Market Up-date here II Connor Flynn comes into the studio to update us on developments in Save Preston Market Campaign. Stall holders have been offered new 5 year leases.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy lets loose on the week with satire.Boris Frankel Memoir No Country for Idealists here II Boris Frankel talks to us about his book No Country for Idealists : the making of a family of 'subversives' a dramatic account of the making of a family of 'subversives' in Australia and the USSR during the Cold War. It also captures the texture of everyday life in Australia and Russia, with humour and insight. Launch Tuesday 28th Nov, Readings St Kilda 6.15.
The Best Films You've Never Seen - The Devil's Playground here II We talk with ground-breaking, Australian film director, Fred Schepisi about the upcoming screening of his first film A Devil's Playground at the Capitol as part of The Best Films You've Never Seen series.'Such A Fine, Sunny Day’ song-cycle here II Alan Griffiths, composer and peace activist, draws parallels with present state of conflicts with the core inspiration for his new work 'Such A Fine, Sunny Day', an anti-war song cycle being performed in St Paul's Cathedral on 25th Nov at 7:30pm.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dissects the week with satire.David McBride Whistleblower Heads to Court here II Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Legal Centre, talks about the significance to our democracy of the taking David McBride to court for outing ADF personnel's involvement in war crimes. Full Australia Institute webaire link.Solidarity wth Palestine Rally Sydney here II Nov 3 Rally in Sydney recorded by Vivien Langton.
Asia Pacific 'Academy Awards' here II Australian filmmaker Robert Connolly talks to us about the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), his film Blueback, and a few other things film related.Two pieces of information that came directly from the Economic and Social Outlook Conference on Thursday. This is a conference that is run by the Melbourne Institute in partnership with the Australian. It was held in the Palladian at Crown.First a small morsel about the litigation against Qantas for the ghost flights scandal. Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission gave a speech about the ACCC and as she was leaving the stage the MC asked her about the litigation against Qantas this is the exchange:The ACCC & Qantas here II The second was the PM Anthony Albanese talking about the Gaza 'pause' meme and his trip to China:Albanese's Gaza 'Pause' here IIYou Can't Escape an Aussie Boy here II Writer/ actor Shane Palmer and Directo Riley Longworth join us to tell us about their up-coming satire show at The Butterfly Club on 13 - 18 Nov, 7pm. They pose the question 'How do the least qualified persuade others that they are the best to lead?'ticketsColes AGM Under Attack here II Striking Victoiran workers, members of RAFFWU, and community members picketed the Coles AGM calling out sub par working conditions & wages as well as price gouging. Join the RAFFWU campaign at Coles at https://raffwu.org.au/workplaces/supermarkets/coles/This is the week here II Kevin Healy is back on form with a rapier to the week.De-privatising NSW Prisons here II Nicola Jess, President of the Public Service Association NSW, outlines the win that is seeing the NSW Government de-privatising prisons in NSW.
Voices from Gaza & the West Bank here II We hear from a man in Gaza and a man in the West Bank as they deal with the onslaught of Israeli attack. It is from the 1st of the Solidarity Sessions from Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Rabet Josh Fox & the Edge of Nature here II Josh Fox, acclaimed filmmaker responsible for Gasland an expose of the fracking industry, is coming to Nova for one night only Nov 1 at 6:45pm with his new film The Edge of Nature.Merri-Bek Summer Show @ Counihan Gallery here II Nicola Bryant, curator of Merri-Bek Summer Show at Counihan Gallery, tells us about the A Climate for Change exhibition which runs from Nov 4-9 th hosting the talents of over 100 artists.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back but as he says there wasn't anything funny about this week.Class & the 'No' Vote here II Don Sutherlnd Don has a riveting conversation about the class elements that affected the 'no' vote in the recent 'The Voice' referendum and the ramifications for workers' struggle.
HER Story: Mallee Botanist, Hilda Eileen Ramsay here II We chat with artist Christine Johnson about her exhibition inspired by the work of botanist Eileen Ramsay.NO Seismic testing in Otway Basin here II The Gunditjmara-led Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective (SOPEC), with the support of allies and local groups in the South West have called a rally against seismic blasting on October 22, 2023. We speak with Zoe Brittain Deakin University. Marine Science Phd candidate and protest organiser.Pro-Palestinian Protest Coverage:Sydney Rally here II Palestine rally 15th Oct Peter Slezac Ramia . Michelle Burking . Mehreen Faruqui recorded by Vivien Langford for 3CR in Sydney,Elbit Systems Out of RMIT here II The Israeli company Elbit Systems, the biggest arms company in the world, has a partnership with RMIT. Protestors called for Elbit out of RMIT.Pine Gap here II The entrance to satellite surveillance facility Pine Gap, was shut down on Thursday morning by a community protest, disrupting the facility's role in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. We speak with spokesperson Dr. Shoshana Rosenberg,Coburg Speak Out here II Some voices from the Coburg rally held on Thursday called by Merri bek councillors Sue Bolton and Monica Harte where 1000 people gathered to call for a free Palestine.Medics Against Bombing of Hospital in Gaza here II Doctors and nurses gathered on the steps of the State Library to mourn their colleagues who died in the bombing of a hospital in Gaza.
Motunui Epa here II We listen in to an Author talk with Rachel Buchanan held by the History council of Victoria (HCV). Rachel Buchanan's Te Motunui Epa is a story about a stolen Maori carving - five wooden panels carved in the late 1700s by ancestors in Taranaki - and the collision of two cultures.Vic Trades Hall Art Prize here II The Victoria Trades Hall Art Prize exhibition was opened in Paddy's Gallery at Trades Hall on Oct 2. We go and talk to the organisers and the artists.Permanent Visas Now! here II We go to events where refugees themselves stand up calling for permanent visas with the cry eleven years is too long and no to silence.
VicPol & the protest that wasn't here II Simon Hunt's account of police action outside the MCG on Grand Final Day as they put the Victorian anti-protest laws into action - the problem was there was no demonstration just two people walking past with flags.Lydia Thorpe Media Conference after Nazi Slur here II Senator Lidia Thorpe responses to on-line Nazi threats against her at a media conference outside the Exhibition Gardens on Thursday 5th Oct.Refugee Snap Action Home Affairs here II Refugee Action Collective speaking out against on-going cruel treatment of refugees by the Australian Home Affairs Department.Wikileaks 17th Birthday here II Tuesday 3th Oct was the 17th birthday of Wikileaks and supporters of Julian Assange set up outside the ABC, the US Consulate and the UK Consulate to remind people of this important date.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire.VCA MelbUni Strike Rally here II Rousing speeches from the striking VCA workers as part of the week long strike at University of Melbourne by NTEU members.
Wombat State Forest Update here II We talk with Gayle Osborne, from Wombat Forestcare, about the interim injunction that is stopping Vicforest incursions into Wombat State Forest before returning to court on Oct 31.NICA Fringe Circus Hub here II Pieta Farrell from NICA talks to us about the Fringe Festival Circus Hub and the five shows showing from 5th Oct - 20th Oct at NICA.Tom Ballard - Yes/ No: A Comedy Lecture here II Tom Ballard's Fringe Festival Show takes the comedy torch to Australian confusion when it comes to referenda as we head for the Voice vote.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Don Sutherland - Campaigning for Yes here II Don talks to us about his work campaigning for the Yes vote in Tasmania's North West as well as some important words about the nature of the Australian Constitution as a 'bosses' document as it stands.
Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra Public Statement on the Voice here II Senior initiated clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation of North East Arnhem Land,Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM outlines his position on Treaty and the upcoming Voice Referendum. https://vimeo.com/865504609www.LUKUNGARRAFILM.COMGladys: A Leader's Undoing here II We talk with investigative journalist, Paul Farrell about his piece called Gladys: The Undoing of a Leader., for In the National Interest (Monash University Publishing).This is the Week here II Kevin Healy puts the satire boots on to tell the week's tale.X Rebellion NO Seismic Blasting Otway Basin here II X-Rebellion rally in support of No Seismic Blasting in the Otway Basin held in Melb 15th Sept.CARF Anti Nazi Rally here II a quick reminder about Sat 23, Sept Anti-Nazi Rally in Sunshine and what CARF is about.
RMIT Strike here II following on from the strike action taken at Melbourne Uni last week, RMIT academics went out on Wednesday 13th of Sept as they push for action on an eba which has not changed since 2018. We speak to one of the workers taking action.Our Voice, Our Heart here II the film that takes us across communities in the NT to find out what they think of the up-coming Voice Referendum. We speak with filmmaker Laurnes Goud and one of the two young indigenous men, Justin Grant, who went on this journey.This is the Week here II Kevin is on fire this week with satire seeping through the framework of Australian political idiocy.Tools For After Opening here II we find out what this festival of Italian Creativity is all about with its opening night down at Fitzroy Town Hall on Thursday 14th of Sept. For more info.MusicGet Me Out of the City - King StingrayThe Sweet Life - Catherine TraicosMake Room - Bridie King
The Palestine Laboratory here II Antony Loewenstein talks with Jeff Sparrow about his book The Palestine Laboratory: how Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world.Militarization in Schools here II We speak with Sanne de Swart, FOE Anti-Nuclear Collective co-ordinator, about teachers' fears of the normalization of nuclear & militarization in schools through STEM competitions financed by weapons companies supported by the Ministry of Defence. Friends of the Earth Nuclear Free Collective has an email petition to Environment Ministers to show dissent of this and has other suggestions for actions https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/no_defence_curriculum Within These Walls here II We speak to Katie Cawthorne, director of the upcoming NICA show Within These Walls.Within These WallsNational Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), 39 – 59 Green Street, PrahranSeason: 12 – 16 September 2023Information and Bookings: www.nica.com.auThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy slashes the week with satire.Fascism here II Debbie Brennan, from the Freedom Socialists & Radical Women, looks at what fascism is and give information about the Study Circle: Building Unity Against Fascism at Solidarity Salon online or at 113 Spring St, Reservoir starting 4th Oct details.
Mt Stirling Logging Threat here II Amidst concerns for areas of endangered plants at the base of Mt Stirling because of possible logging by VicForests, we chat with Matt Ruchel from the Victorian National Park Association (VNPA). It turns out that the end to native logging in Victoria, set for Jan 1, 2024, has a few caveats.Divas here II Bernadette Robinson talks to us about her new show Divas at the Arts Centre to Sept 10 booking infoAll Of This Could Be Yours here II Pony Cam collaborates with 28 Darebin 55+ residents to bring their stories to the stage in an exciting stage event at the Darebin Arts Centre Sept 5th - All Of This Could Be Yours - two shows only!!. booking info We talk with Hugo and Claire from Pony Cam.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts the hedge that is Australian politics once more.Plan E here II Dr Liz Boulton speaks at the Mothers For Climate Justice event outside NGV Sat 19 Aug about what it would take if society took the climate emergence on-board and executed a planned response - Plan E.A Voice From UniMelb Strike here II Abigail, a casual tutor for 7 years, addresses the rally at Melbourne Uni on Mon 28 Aug and says why she is taking strike action. strike fund here
Line of Blood: the Truth about Alfred Howitt here II Author Craig Horne talks to us about his book that explores the life and works of Alfred Howitt. Howitt has an important place in the manufacturing of the myths surrounding the bloody, murderous take over of Victoria from the indigenous people. Published by Melbourne Books Line of Blood is now available.Uluru statement from the heart here II the Union movement has put its weight behind the Voice to Parliament Campaign. Rachel Bos, Kaurna woman and ACTU First Nations Educator and Officer, opened the day at the WRAW 2023 Conference on 24 August. Here she reads the Uluru statement from the heart.Hands Around Preston Market here II Connor Flynn gives us the low-down on what happened at the Save Preston Market event Hands Around Preston Market held on 12th August.Melb Uni on Strike here II David Gonzalez, President of the Melbourne Uni Branch of the NTEU, goes through the issues behind the unprecedented 7 day protected action happening at Melbourne Uni starting 28th August. For updates & details: UniMelb EBA NowThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy is razor sharp this week as he slices the belly of the beast with satire.Don Sutherland on Profit Season here II Don goes through what these profits really mean & what working people need to do to draw a different, better picture. SongsSolidarity Forever - Pete SeegerPie in the Sky - Joe Glazer
AI & The Human Alignment Problem here II We chat with Professor Richard Dazeley from Deakin University's School of Information Technology.Automating Inequality here II Virginia Eubanks' book Automating Inequality: How hi-tech tools profile, punish & police the poor is a spring board to this talk that highlights the embedded bias in AI tools.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Curbing Big Tech here II We go to the Seattle Townhall on "Digital Trade", put on by Trade Justice Education Fund, to hear from Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the fight to curb the power of big tech.
Techno Park Rally here II Report on the Wednesday 8th Rally to get Hobson Bay Council to reconsider the eviction of residents from Techno Park Drive. Sign Petition.Preston Market Update here II Connor Flynn updates us on the fight to Save Preston Market as the community event Arms Around Preston Market is set for 11am today. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy celebrates his 40th year slicing and dicing the week with satire.NUS Rally Welfare Not Warfare here II We hear some of the speakers, Dave Sweeney (ICAN) and Sanne de Swart (Friends of the Earth Nuclear Free Collective), at the recent NUS rally calling for Welfare Not Warfare in Melbourne.King Harvest - The BandAlmost There - The ChurchCause - RodriquezWide Open Road - The Triffids
Public Housing Debate Vic Govt here II We are on the steps of Victoria Parliament (Wed 2 Aug) where Samatha Ratnam MP for the Greens spoke to the issue of Public Housing before we entered the gallery to watch Victoria Parliament debate Public Housing in an initiative of the Greens. Climate & Refugees: indivisible justice here II Author/ activist Mikaela Loach speaking at a War on Want webinar about the intersectionality of the fight for climate and refugees. As she says 'we are in the same storm but not on the same boat'. link to full web event.The Fence here II Fleur Murphy talks to us about her new play The Fence that looks at what happens when the fence falls down between suburban houses and when you hear too much about the disintegration in other people's relationships - domestic violence and your social/ personal responsibility to tell. Northcote Town Hall Theatre 9th - 20th July tickets.This is the week here II Kevin Healy whips out the satire knife on the week.Hiroshima Day & US/Aust nuclear build up here II The 78th anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima, which killed 100s of 1000s, is happening while Australia signs nuclear sub deals with the US. We talk to Shirley Winton from No AUKUS Coalition Victoria.songsLife is Beautiful - BriggsI shouldn't have done it - PossumThe buck doesn't stop here no more - Billy BraggI Put a Spell on you - Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Trust Fall: Assange here II Filmmaker Kym Staton talks about his film that documents the life of Julian Assange and the attacks that are bringing free speech under the hammer. Screening at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) Sunday at Nova, Sun July 30th 6:30pm and 9:20pm tickets Freedom is Beautiful here II Filmmaker/ artist Angus McDonald talks to us about his film documenting the extraordinary journey of Kurdish refugees Farhad Bandesh and Mostafa Azimitabar screening to sell out sessions at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF). This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire. Super Profit Tax here II Solidarity Breakfast regular Don Sutherland returns with an analysis of Zack Smith's speech at the National Press Club. Zack, the new National Secretary of the CFMEU, called for a Super Profits Tax.
The Last Two Weeks at LongLee here II Susie Forster talks to us about her film The Last Two Weeks at Longlee which documents the last weeks of life of her mother Victoiran artist Lee Stephensons. It is a song to dieing at home with loved ones beside you. Screening 29 July, 5:15 Nova, Carlton.Bulga Forest Under Threat here II Save Bulga Forest near Taree thought a change of NSW government would save the old growth forest but the next round is just about to begin. We talk with Sharyn O'Dell landowner and forest defender.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire. Darebin Council Workers take lndustrial Action here II Task Wark, from the Australian Services Union (ASU), tells us why Darebin Council Workers will be at the next council meeting calling for good faith bargaining in the lapsed EBA. Community are welcome: DATE: Monday July 24, 2023TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMLOCATION: Preston Civic Centre/Preston Town Hall, 274 Gower Street, Preston,VIC 3072
Murray - Darling Basin Update here II Environment Victoria's latest report Doomed Without a Drink calls on the Victorian Government to allow Federal Government water buy-backs to flush the Murray-Darling river system or risk the demise of 140 native species - bird, fish, grasses and frogs ahead of the up-coming Murray-Darling Ministerial Council meeting. We talked to Grey Foyster, Rivers Campaign Manager at Environment Victoria.Techno Park Drive here II Lara Week, resident at Techno Park Drive Williamstown, tells us about how the Hobson Bay Council sent eviction letters to the residents of Techno Park Drive and how the residents are fighting back. Sign PetitionThis is the Week here II Kevin rips through the week with satire.Villawood Detention Centre update here II Ian Rintoul, from the Refugee Action Coalition, talks about recent incidents at Sydney's Villawood Detention Centre.RAC Rally here II Lucy Horan from Refugee Action Collective gives the background to why the refugee issue hasn't disappeared with the change of government federally and the rally being called for 2pm 22 July outside the State Library
Voice of Reason Quarterly Essay here II an excerpt from Australia Institute webinaire The Voice of Reason on Recognition & Renewal where Prof Mark Kenny talks with Prof Megan Davis about her recent essay published at the Quarterly Essay about the Yes vote campaign for the Voice referendum and some of the more strange no campaign utterances from the LNP.Song Cycle for Peace here II We speak with Brunswick Composer Alan Griffiths about his song cycle 'Such A Fine, Sunny Day' inspired by and dedicated to 21-year-old Munich university student pacifist Sophie Scholl who defied Hitler. This anti-war Libretti will have its Australian Premiere on Nov 25th when opera star Paul Whelan appears in one concert at St Paul's Cathedral. For ticket infoThis is the week that was here II Kevin Healy slices & dices the week.Campaign Against Racism & Fascism here II We catch up with Jasmine Duff from the Campaign Against Racism & Fascism (CARF) who have seen the postponement of the Trump jnr/ Farrage Speaking Tour and the continued monitoring of the Nazi Gym in Sunshine.Loving Grasslands here II Filmmaker Brendan Guerin talks to us about his webseries Loving Grasslands which highlights restoration and land management in harmony with Nature in the Hume Council Green Wedge on the periphery of Melbourne. Showing online now on the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival website.
Anti AUKUS Forum II two speakers at the recent Anti AUKUS Forum at the VTH Peter Garrett here and Dr Margie Beavis here.Win Against VicForest here II Sue McKinnon, Kinglake Friends of the Forest, talks to us about the successful legal action to stop Vicforest from continuing to log the old growth forest in the east of the State of Victoria.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy proves that satire can't compete with reality.Save the Preston Market Update here II Conor Flynn from Save the Preston Market outlines what's at stake and the next move to save the market from developers. The next big event is Aug 12th 11am Hands around Preston Market.
Cashless Debit Card Morphs here II We talk with Jay Coonan from the Antipoverty Centre, about how the Cashless Debit Card or it's nasty little brother the Basics Card has morphed into the Enhanced Income Management Card. Whatever it is called, it is still non-voluntary quarantining of social security payments. The legislation passed on June 22 entrenches income control into Australia's social security system.We Need to Talk About Modi here II Peter Job from Declassified Australia, talks about how our PM's lauding of the Indian Prime Minister Modi's during the recent visit will work against people in India experiencing human rights abuses.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices through the week with satire.MelbUni Student Support Striking Teachers here II NTEU members at Melbourne University took strike action in May and with no movement from management on pay, job insecurity, better parental leave, work from home rights, paid gender affirmation leave & First Nations employment targets.there is more actions in the wings. MelbUni Students are supporting their teachers with a Gofundme Campaign. We speak with Oly about the issues and why students are standing with their teachers.Blockade Australia stops traffic here II In a coordinated action across 4 major cities in Australia Blockade Australia targeted Container Terminals at the Ports to highlight the system that supports the destruction of our environment. Vivian Langford from 3cr Climate Action Show talks with Niamh O'Connor about the reasons behind her suspension over Footscray Rd that stopped traffic into the Container Terminal at Port Melbourne last week.(Blockade Australia facebook/ Instagram)
Annie and Anila do Solidarity Breakfast Radiothon Show featuring:Animal Farm here II James Jackson about Animal Farm by Bloomshed a bloshy take on George Orwell's response to the Russian Revolution for our times.RAHU here II Sean Budd from RAHU, joins us from outside the Vic Labor Conference raising the issues of Renters and Housing Rights.Kevin Healy & This is the Week that Was here II Kevin joins us live and still has time for a weekly review in satire!Don Sutherland here II Solidarity Breakfast regular Don Sutherland wishes us happy donating for Radiothon.Anti AUKUS Forum here II Shirley Winton from the Anti-AUKUS Coalition joins us from outside the Vic Labor Conference to alert everyone about the up-coming Anti-AUKUS forum on June 23rd at VTHC.
Mabo Day here II We go to the small group of people at Federation Square in Melbourne to mark Mabo Day 3 June. Joe Toscano talks to me about a much bigger commemoration that happened 10 years earlier. We talk about the significance of Mabo Day.The Great Greenwashing here II We talk with author John Pabon about his new book The Great Green Washing : How Brands, Governments, and Influencders are Lying to You out now from Melbourne Books.This is the Week here II Kevin goes at the week with a satire knife.SA Anti-Protest Laws here II We talk with Secretary of SAUnions Dale Beasley about the new draconian anti-protest laws that have passed in South Australia under the hammer of a Labor Government and what it means for workers and civil rights.
Healthy Futures No New Gas here II Healthy Futures is made up of concerned medical practitioners who are fighting for clean air, clean energy and a safe climate. Members came to Victorian Parliament on Wednesday to give Climate Action Minister Lily D'Ambrosio an open letter calling for no new gas connections in new builds in Victoria. We go to the steps of Parliament for this report.Gambling Reform Now here II As the gambling industry works to groom children into being the losers of the future with the games that simulate online gambling and winners are excluded from online gambling sites while losers are encouraged to keep playing the Alliance for Gambling Reform has released a report that leads the way to better laws and policies in an Australia far behind oversea gambling control. We speak to Carol Bennett from the Alliance about their report The Bank of Dave here II Dave Fishwick started a bank in England, the first new bank in England for 150 years. It is in Burnley, a local bank for local people. It is such a phenomenon they have made a feature film about which is in cinemas now. I got to speak to the inspiration for the film The Bank of Dave.This is the Week here II Kevin is in sizzling form this weekX Rebellion Occupy Naarm here II a report from the slow march through Naarm CBD on May 27th as part of the 3 day occupation of Melbourne. We hear from speakers including Tim Neville, from Blockade Australia and Greens Adam Bandt.
Commons Social Change Library here II Our new reporter Anila talks with Iain McIntyre about the activist resource The Commons Social Change Library.Saving McIvor Reserve here II Miles Parnall-Gilbert from Friends of McIvor Reserve talks about the fight to protect McIvor Reserve from development and how Construction Unions have stepped in by placing a Green Ban on the site.This is the Week here II a sizzling piece from Kevin: even the High Court thinks the Commonwealth has stolen the land from the indigneous people when they mined the NT with-out treaty.X-Rebellion Occupy Naarm here II Catherine Strong, from Extinction Rebellion gives us a low-down on the Occupy Naarm events that have been going since Thursday and finish up with a rally and slow walk through the city.
May 1 Melbourne II On May 1 outside the State Library Melbourne we heard some rousing speeches first up we hear from Kiernan from the Black People's Union here followed by Luke Hayes from the Australian Communist Party here.May 1 Port Kembla No Nukes II A massive rally for May Day in Port Kembla calling for peace and jobs not a nuclear subs base. We here first from Greens Senator David Shoebridge here and then Alan Hicks, ETU National & NSW Secretary of the ETU here.May Day Resolution Melb here II The May Day Committee Melbourne's resolution 2023.COMMUNITY CARING FOR KIDS COLLECTIVE Mparntwe (Alice Springs) here II This indigeouus lead initiative is calling for clear, practical ways to support indigenous kids into a better future.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy sums up the week. after the Federal Budget.Wales Future Generations here II Outgoing Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe, was in Australia recently. Here we hear how Wales legislated the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 into law and the priority of establishing a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
Newstrart & the Undeserving Poor here II some exerpts from a talk given by Prof Rob Watts which puts the recent low rate of increase to Newstart at the Federal Budget into an historic context.Audrey Napanagka here II Filmmaker Penelope McDonald from Chili Films talks to us about her film Audrey Napanagka documenting the life of Warlipiri Woman over a 10 year period. Screening In cinemas from May 23rd with a Q & A Tour : Lido Cinemas Hawthorn Monday 29th May 6.30pmClassic Cinemas Elsternwick Tuesday 30th May 6.30pmThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy undresses the week with satire.Nakba here II Some speeches from the Melbourne Commemoration of Nakba held on Saturday 13-05-2025.
May 1 Melbourne II On May 1 outside the State Library Melbourne we heard some rousing speeches first up we hear from Kiernan from the Black People's Union here followed by Luke Hayes from the Australian Communist Party here.May 1 Port Kembla No Nukes II A massive rally for May Day in Port Kembla calling for peace and jobs not a nuclear subs base. We here first from Greens Senator David Shoebridge here and then Alan Hicks, ETU National & NSW Secretary of the ETU here.May Day Resolution Melb here II The May Day Committee Melbourne's resolution 2023.COMMUNITY CARING FOR KIDS COLLECTIVE Mparntwe (Alice Springs) here II This indigeouus lead initiative is calling for clear, practical ways to support indigenous kids into a better future.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy sums up the week. after the Federal Budget.Wales Future Generations here II Outgoing Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe, was in Australia recently. Here we hear how Wales legislated the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 into law and the priority of establishing a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
Refugee Activist Detained here II Aran Mylvaganam respected community leader was handcuffed and detained for three hours during a protest at Andrew Gillies office in Thomastown on Thursday. Gillies is the minister for immigration and the demonstration was to remind him that 12,000, mostly Tamils, have been left with out permanent status in Australia. Aran talks to us today.Save Preston Market Town Hall Meeting here II The campaign to save Preston Market is holding a public meeting May 12 at Preston City Hall at 6.30pm.Driftwood the Musical here II Tania de Jong plays her grandmother in this local, true account of remarkable people surviving through art on arrival in Australia from war-torn Europe. Now running to May 20 at Chapel on Chapel.This is the week here II Kevin Healy gives us a comprehensive run through of the week with satire.Raise the Rate here II It is just before the Federal Budget, all the signs are that the rate of social security, as set now, is forcing families and individuals into poverty. We speak to Jeremy Poxton from the Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) how the Government is resisting raising the rate.
Drugs & the Death Sentence here II 3cr's Judith Peppard reporting from the Harm Reduction International Conference held in Melbourne recently. This report is based on an interview with cultural antrhropology and public health practitioners Belinda and Jeff Lewis on their reflections around drugs, the 'Bali 9' & the subsequent execution of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan as a fruitless exercise in drug use control.Social v Affordable Housing here II Deb Di Natalie, CEO of the Council for Homeless People, outlines their plan for the Victorian Government to move 1000s of 'affordable' houses onto the 'social housing' register.QU & Boeing here II The arms dealer Boeing has a large stake in supporting programs at Queensland University. We talk with Wage Peace activist Margret Pestorius about a recent action at the Queensland University Senate meeting to bring home the University's role in normalising on-going war by taking money from Boeing.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts open the week with the knife of satire.Bendigo Street Report here II Kelly Whitworth and Mike Collins, authors of the report Housing, Activism and Local Government: The Bendigo Street Occupation - a case Study, come and talk about the issues uncovered in the report and alert us to the launch: Tuesday May 2, 6-7.30 pm Melbourne School of Design, Melbourne University. Go to the Melbourne School of Design website for zoom link.
EU AI Law here II The EU AI laws is the first attempt to regulate AI despite the far reaching nature of AI's presence in our lives. Prof Chris Marsden from Monash Law Faculty gives a perspective on the law.Baxter Revisited here II Anthony Snowden talks to us about his doco about the first 2003 Baxter Detention Centre Protest in the desert of South Australia. On the 20th Anniversary the film will be shown at NIBS, Trades Hall, on April 20th 6.30pm. Speakers: Pamela Curr & Liam Ward.This is the Week here II Kevin tears into the week.No Bullets in Benalla Update here II We follow up Zelda Grimshaw, Wage Peace, after the successful blockading of NIOA's bullet factory and Thales mortar and shells operation at a plant outside Benalla. Visy Dispute here II Tony Mavromatis, Victorian State Secretary of the AMWU, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union gave a cracking speech at the CFMMEU rally for fair wages with a particular focus on the Visy workers from Shepparton. (language warning)
NGOs & the Status Quo here II Jack Mansell gives a fascinating argument that environment NGOs are maintaining the Status Quo rather than helping positive change.Richard Woolcott's Legacy here II the recent death of diplomat Richard Woolcott brought back the vile role played by Australia in the Indonesian savage invasion and subjugation of East Timor. We speak with Peter Job author of the book A Narrative of Denial and a recent article called The ambassador and the hit litst in Declassified Australia which dissects Mr Woolcott;s legacy.This is the week here II Kevin slices the week with satire.Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees here II Margret Sinclair, from RAC and Doctors4Refugees, spoke at the rally about those people left lanquishing in Indonesia camps, with the door shut by successive Australian government,Socialist Activist & Pro-trans anti fascist offensive here II Grace Hill, Socialist activist and NUS LGBT Officer, gave a rousing speech at the Marxist Conference 2023 about her involvement in the recent offensive against the Posie Parker anti-trans rally and the Nazis who danced on the steps of Victorian Parliament.
The Safeguard Mechanism here II We talk to ACF's Gavan McFadzean about the Safeguard Mechanism Agreement struck by Greens Federal Leader Adam Bandt and the Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Does it protect the environment?Bulga Forest Logging 'Suspended' here II Dr Jarra Hicks from Save Bulga Forest reports on the 'suspending' of logging after the NSW election.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.the Annual Wage Review here II We speak with Don Sutherland about the progress of the Annual Wage Review the mechanism which sets the hourly rate of pay for the lowest paid workers in Australia.
IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism here II Dr. Marcello Svirsky, Senior Lecturer in the Arts and Humanities at University of Wollongong, discusses the Universities adoption of the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism: the secrecy, the affects, and what the definition actually is.Bulga Forest Fight here II Susie Russell tells us about the fight to save the Bulga State forest on Bi ripi country near Port Macquarie NSW from logging in the lead up to the NSW State election.Follow the Campaign:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Webbulgaforest@gmail.comThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy tosses the week like a satire salad.Youth Voices On Climate Action here II The National Day of Climate Action called by University Students on Friday 17th March gave rise to a number of impassioned speeches, chants and an invitation by X-Rebellion to occupy the city in May.
The Right to fight for Climate here II We go to the mass meeting called by GECO the Goongerah Environment Centre, around the right to organise for climate and the environment which are being threatened by upcoming law changes in Victoria in May.The resolutions passed resolved to take a mass action to defend the environment and potentially take high court action to contest the State Laws. Newretro here II Choreographer & Director of the LGI Inc dance company Lucy Guerin joins us to talk about Newretro which explores 21 years of dance with a dance piece which takes advantage of the whole of the ACCA space with audiences able to move around the space at will. Opens 25 March running to April 2 tickets. it is part of Framed : a biennial of dance.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with a satire knife.Women, Life Freedom here II A strong theme at the Melbourne IWD day march, joined by an Iranian speaker and a strong contingent of Iranian/Australian actvists in support of the women in Iran. Other speakers included Deb James, IEU and President VHTC; Lizbeth Latham NTEU organiser; and Ashley Wyatt Big Steps. Will Stracke from the VTHC mc'd.
Careers for Women in Trades here II Courteney Munn, Project Officer Careers for Women in Trades at the AMWU in Victoria, talks to us about the project to bring more women into trades and the upcoming Hume Women in STEM and Construction Careers & Jobs Expo on Wednesday March 1 at Broadmeadows Town Hall running from 10-1pm. Register at Eventbrite or visit www.amwu.org.au/events_wit.Newcastle Climate Camp here II Naomi from Rising Tide gives a background to the upcoming Climate Camp that will be running 14-17 April in Newcastle info.This is the week here II Kevin returns refreshed from is surf down the coast with plenty to say about the state of things.Palestinian Writers under Zionist Attack - Adelaide Writers Festival here II We speak with Dr Randa Abdel Fatah about a spate of attacks by the local Zionist lobby against Palestinian writers, a journalist and push to get Universities to redefine anti-semitism while the theft of land and murders are escalating on the West Bank by Israeli troops and illegal settlements.Creatures of the Industry Podcast here II We catch up with Ralph Edwards who has been gathering the stories of those people who have attained retirement from the construction industry but have plenty to tell link.
Opening the show we dip into a SLF the Sustainable Living Festival presentation given by Yarra Libraries called Money Talks, Money Walks - divesting from fossil fuels. Kylie Robertson from Market Forces made some interesting points around:Shell does well out of War here Bank Loans drive Environmental Destruction here Burrup Peninsula here II As the Voice to Parliament is being discussed the level of disrepect for traditional landowners over irreplaceable country being damaged by Government auspiced industry is a little hard to overlook. We speak with Raelene Cooper, a Mardudhunera woman and former Chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, about Woodside's devastating gas projects and other damaging industries such as a fertiliser factory that are damaging the 40,000 year old rock on the Burrup Peninsula.FOE High Country Road Trip here II The threat of logging in the High Country is real. FOE is planning a road trip to the High Country to bring city and local people together in the fight to protect our old growth forests. info. We chat with Cam Walker, from FOE about the trip.Everybody's Home here II Maiy Aziz from Everybody's Home talks to us about how Government policies that are propping-up investors is driving homelessness.Interest rate hikes & wage suppression here II Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics explores the interest rate hikes, inflation and wages.
Rally for the Forests here II On the first day of Victorian Parliament Native Forest Defenders from across the State stood firm against "salvage logging" by VicForest in the Wombat State Forest and in the Dandenongs.Neo-Nazi jailed here II Anti-racist activist Paddy Gibson's family home was targeted by Neo-fascists in Sydney in 2021. Unusually but hearteningly one of the three has been given a two year custodial sentence. Paddy outlines case and the issues involved.This is the Week here II Kevin saws through the week with satire. He is on a week holiday next week so savour while you can.Save Preston Market Rally here II We go down outside local Labor member for Preston's office where locals are continuing the fight to Save the Preston Market. The safe Labor seat experienced a 15% swing against it in the last State election mainly on local issues like the market.
You Can Go Now here II Larissa Behrendt film You Can Go Now focucsing on indigenous artist policital activist Richard Bell is in cinema's now. I speak with Richard Bell.Another Refugee Death in Custody here II Ian Rintoul from Refugee Action Coalition talks about the latest suicide of a refugee in Villawood. Enough is enough.Socialist Alternative Push for Parliament here II Jerome Small, a recent Socialist Alternative candidate for the most recent Victorian election talks about the experience and the push for a socialist presence in Parliament.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy gives the best analysis of the tennis to be found in any media.Wombat State Forest Logging Protest here II Amy Calton from Wombat Action Group tells us about the week long action against logging in the state forest leading up to the rally outside Victorian Parliament on Tuesday Feb 10 at 10am.Decolonizing Gender here II We hear from Toroga Denver Breda (Khoihoi), language revitalizer from a webinar run by Cultural Survival. Cultural Survival is a nonprofit group based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, which is dedicated to defending the human rights of indigenous peoples.
Liliminatuli / Devonport Invasion Day Rally here II Change the Date was the theme of the Invasion Day Rally held in Devonport. Voices from the rally.The Art of Incarceration here II Filmmaker Alex Siddon talks to us about The Art of Incarceration, which profiles Indigeous prisoners who find a new way forard through art.Gomeroi v Santos here II Outside the Native Title Tribunal in Sydney where a call to action is made to defend Gomeroi land from Santos gas drilling exploration into the artesian basin.Low Union Membership Interrogated here II Don Sutherland looks at the historically low Union membership figures that came out last year and puts forward a way to turn the ship around.
News about the imprisonment of climate activist Violet Coco in NSW. Write a letter to Violet at: Deanna Maree Coco MIN:652500 Silverwater Correctional Centre Locked bag 130 Silverwater NSW, Australia, 2128To contribute to the fundraiser for legal expenses: https://chuffed.org/project/95028-get-violet-out-of-prisonNorthern Suburbs Swing against Labor here II In some seats in the Northern corridor suburbs of Melbourne there were 9% to 11% swings to the Liberals in the recent Victorian election. John Englardt argues that this is all about no public transport and climate change.Warburton Environment Win here II Nic Fox from Warburton Environment tells us about the 2 year long court battle to save endangered trees in their local environment from logging by VicForests. They won and they are ready to continue the fight with vigilant local eyes on the spot.This is the Week here II Kevin is blistering form in his critique of the week.Whistleblower Update here II Kathyrn Kelly, from Alliance Against Political Prosecution, responds to the first Australian PM talking in favour of bringing Julian Assange home and discusses the situation for other whistleblowers and climate activists in the sights of undemocratic persecution in this country.Second Chance Cycles here II Val Nagle from 3cr's Yarrabugs joins us to tell us about the wonderful scheme to bring bikes into the hands of the people called Second Chance Cycles. They can be found at 44 Harmsworth St, Collingwood - in the underground car park on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Grounded Launch II Grounded is a community land trust. At its recent launch Sonja Arakkal from Think Forward gave an intergenerational perspective on housing unaffordability and land trusts here and Bob Knowles from Apollo Bay Housing affordability Taskforce gives an outline of the biggest housing unaffordability story out of covid - rural dispossession because of soaring land values putting a knife to the neck of rural communities who can't house essential workers here.Asbestos Update here II Brett Baker discusses all things asbestos including the dangers of asbestos in residential, commercial and non-residential locations; what to do to manage asbestos safely and why awareness of the dangers of asbestos is vital in saving lives. This is part of highlighting Asbestos Awareness Month. Asbestos danger has not gone away. For all the info you need hereThis is the Week here II Kevin knifes the week with satireIR Bill here II Don Sutherland gives an analysis of the IR Bill in relation to wages and profits.
Secrets, Spies & Lies here II Bernard Collaery in conversation with Kieran Pender at the College of Law and Justice, Victoria University.Critical Mass Bike Convergence here II Faith Hunter alerts us to this years Critical Mass Bike ride to be held on Nov 18 starting at 5pm at the State Library can be joined at 5.30pm at Avenue Reserve, Royal Pde leading in to Sydney Rd ride for better bike lanes and bike facilities. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire.Unions Support Gomeroi here II Paul Keating, Sydney Branch Secretary of the Mairitime Union of Australia, talks to us about a Union push to support the Gomeroi in their fight against Santos to drill on their land for gas. Unions NSW affiliates voted last Thursday night at the council meeting to commit support for the Gomeroi People and their land rights. This is not just moral support but support on the ground.Art meets Activism RAC Art Auction here II Kath McCarthy joins us to talk about the Art Auction to support Refugees at the Meat Market today.
Darebin EV Event here II Straight from the vaults of Climate Action Show we hear from the Darebin Climate Action Network's electric vehicle expo being held at Bundoora Secondary School Sun Nov 7th.Strike Force Guard 111 here II We talk with Anthony Kelly from MALS about the NSW police operation targeting climate protectors through home visits in other States in the lead up to Blockade IMARC Sydney Nov 2-4.The New Theatre here II Lisa Miner, editor of the new book about radical theatre in Australia, talks to us about the upcoming launch at Vic Trades Hall on Wed Nov 6th. The New Theatre is published by Interventions.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices the week.Blockade IMARC here II Maddox Gifford from Blockade IMARC talks to us about the action in Sydney and the focus of the campaign.
Palestinian Film Festival here II We speak with festival director Naser Shakhtour about the incredible depth and range of films in this years Palestinian Film Festival running from Nov 3-6 at Cinema Nova.Deebing Creek Stand-Off here II Deebing Creek near Ipswitch Queensland has been slated for the biggest housing development scheme the State has ever seen. The problem is it means the destruction of Aboriginal historic sites that local community are not prepared to sacrifice. This battle has all the ingredients at the heart of white Australia's inability to face up to it's destructive past while wanting to appear reconciled to that past. We speak to Jonathon Sriranganath, an ally and Brisbane Greens Councillor, about what happened Friday when developers bulldozers arrived to knock over the old trees.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy's take on the week just past.Budget, Reserve Bank & Annual Wage Review here II Don Sutherland looks at the interaction between the latest mini budget, the Reserve Bank with its quick moves to use interest hikes to squash inflation, and the upcoming Annual Wage Review.
Homes Not Prisons Rally here II We hear from Amanda George reading a statement from Vicky Roach live from the Victorian Parliament steps as part of the Homres Not Prisons Oct 21st Rally and Sara Schwartz from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Aussie Super & Striking Liverpool Workers here II Christy Caine, National Secretary of the CFMMEU calls for the stopping of using workers super in the form of Australian Super (ACTU a major shareholder) in attacks on Liverpool Wharve workers.Mandy Martin Retrospective here II Geelong Gallery is showing a restrospective of the Art works of feminist/environmentist Mandy Martin from Nov 5 to February 2023. We speak to Jason Smith the curator of the exhibition.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts the week up in bite sized pieces.WRAW 2022 II Caroline Dunbar here organiser of the Women's Rights at Work Conference 2022 and Van Badham here with some words of advice about framing the message when organising for change.
Anti Corruption Commission here II Do you want to know what the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill has in it? We listen in to a conversation from the National Intreguity Centre between Catherine Williams, Stephen Charles, Geoffrey Watson and Anthony Whealy who do the heavy legal lifting to unravel the bill for non-legal minds.Westgate Bridge Disaster Remembered here II We mark the 52 years since the Westgate Bridge disaster on Thursday October the 15th 1970. We hear a snippet from an archival radio special orginally researched and produced by Scott Ferras, Peter Bell, Dora Barenni and Ken Mansell for the 20th and 25th memorials. You can listen back to the whole piece here.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week like a dose of salts.Muru here II Muru is a 2022 New Zealand action-drama film about the 2007 New Zealand police raids of the Ngai Tuhoe community of Ruatoki We talk with the director Tearepa Kapi and one of the actors who was a main target of the original raids Tame Iti. For Maori the events of 2007 were merely an extention of the raids on the community in 2016 with fatal results.Health 104 Art Exhibition here II Artist/curator Paul McVeigh tells us about the new exhibition @ Health 104 Art. A Millers Tales is a mixed media exhibition showing the work of 13 artists starting 15th Oct - 27th Oct. 104 Canterbury Rd Middle Park (across from railway station). More information: 0401 799 647.
Facial Recognition Law here II Choice alerted the public to the use of facial recognition technologies at K-mart, Bunnings & Goodfella's stores recently with a petition calling for regulation. What are the issues that place this technology against citzen's rights? We speak with Lauren Perry, from UTS, co-author of a recent report called Facial recognition technology: Towards a model law.Disruption of Land Forces here II The Festival of Resistance started on Friday 30th October and will run through the period of the October 4-6 Land Forces weapons Expo in Brisbane Convention Centre. We catchup with Zelda Grimshaw from Wage Peace and Cyndi Makabory, a West Papuan Activist, who are part of the resistance to the expo. Updates daily 8am on 3cr Breakfast.This is the Week here II Kevin slices and dices the week.Under Cover here II The homelessness of older women in Australia is the focus of Sue Thomson's film Under Cover. Opening in cinemas on October 6th featuring Margot Robbie as the narrator. Under Cover follows the lives of 10 women as they deal with the issue of homelessness.Knauf Lockout here II The dominant manufacturer of plasterboard locally and worldwide Knauf has locked its Port Melbourne workers out refusing to remove a clause that will make way for the casualization of the workforce as the company continues to drag its feet when it comes to safety on the job. We talked with the organiser and the men affected. To contribute to their fighting fund here.
Healing Ceremony Sept 22 here II Before the Abolish the Monarchy Rally on Thursday 22 Sept there was a Healing Ceremony. Some exerpts.Love is the Idea here II We talk to Bren Cameron about his upcoming Fringe - Show Love is the Idea.Preston Market Update here II We speak with Gaetano Greco who is now running for the State Election on the fate of Preston Market and the issue of local say in local developments.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire.Dave Sweeney @ the Rally for Peace here II Dave Sweeney from the ACF and a long term anti-nuclear campaigner talks AUKUS at last weeks Rally for Peace.Caution rounds off Abolish the Monarchy Rally here II The amazing, show stopping voice of a young first nations man finished off the Abolish the Monarchy rally on Thursday Sept 22 in Melbourne. Language warning.
Forest Defenders against VicForests here II Earlier this month the Supreme Court gave the all clear for VicForests to clear fell Llama logging coupe - a habitate site of endangered Greater Gliders. We talk to Mark who locked on in protest at the coupe about what happened and why ordinary people need to take radical action to defend nature. Seismic Testing Otway Basin here II Judith Peppard from Earth Matters shares with us her research into the extraordinarily environmentally invasive plan to do seismic testing of the Otway Basin for gas deposits. Judith's full report can be heard on Oct 2 Earth Matters 11am.This is the Week here II The deluge of Queen death material has not stopped Kevin Healy finding some of the other important news of the week.Regenerative Songlines here II The Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) has been running a month of webinair's for Earth Laws Month. Here we play Mary Graham talking at Sustainability Regeneration and Caring for Country event.Protest Environmental Contamination in the West here II Liz Walsh from the Victorian Socialist talks about the upcoming public rally to highlight the toxic waste problems in the West Suburbs of Melbourne. The event is being held Sunday 25 Oct 1pm at Sushine Plaza, Hampshire Road, Sunshine info.
Yarra Residents' Collective here II We chat with Adam Promnity from the Yarra Residents' Collective about the increasing level of anti-democratic approaches being taken by their Council when it comes to residents' concerns,Anti-Poverty Centre & the Job Summit here II The Anti-Poverty Centre was not invited to the Job Summit but they have some important social justice issues to put on the table.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy's full summation of the week in satire.International Overdose Day here II Aug 31 st was International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. We hear a powerful speech from a parent calling for drug addiction to be brought out of the shadows on the steps of Victorian Parliament.
Queensland Councils Go Anti-Nuclear here II Absolutely fascinating account of how Valerie Joy and friends from WILPF turned Queensland Local Councils from none to some behind the anti-nuclear message.Permanent Visas Now here II Voices from the Refugee Action Collective (RAC) rally outside the Home Affairs Department on Wednesday 25th August. We hear from a lawyer from the United Workers Union, a heart stopping account from a refugee who is thrown into turmoil every six months after nine years of incarceration in Australian refugee prisons, and then Sue Bolton, Moreland Councillor, who calls for permanent visas now.Sri Lanka here II An over view of the recent arrests of activists by the Sri Lanka President as well as has the card of cards that the President is sitting on.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy takes a razor to white entitlement this week. Impsossible not to cheer.Job Summit here II Don Sutherland, our resident kitchen table economist and very experienced Union organiser and educator in another life, runs his eye over the Job Summit construct and its meaning.
Who Needs the ABC? here II Prof Matthew Ricketson gives us the background to the recent attacks on the ABC and the nature of those attacks and poses the question should people relax with the change of government. It is from an author talk at Emerald Hill Library featuring his book Who Needs the ABC? Why Taking it for granted is no longer an option co-authored by Patrick MullinsLifting the Land Supply Curtain here II Staged Releases the last report put out by Karl Fitzgerald before leaving Prosper Australia after 18 years. This report looks at how the public policy fix for the housing problem - release land to developers - is and will never succeed in deliving the public policy aim of houses for home owners. Karl talks to us about the report's findings and gives some other possible answers to the problem.This is the week here II Kevin has a field day with the Morrison I am the Minister of everything revelation.Forum for Dwelling Justice here II the Forum for Dwelling Justice (program and speakers) brings the underlining issues of social justice into focus as they intersect with the disgracefull situation of homelessness. To be held at the Capitol Cinema in Melbourne's centre, across from the Town Hall, on Friday 26th August between 1-7pm. Tickets info here
Readings Rally for fair pay here II After 5 years of trying to negoiate with management at Readings supporters of workers held a rally outside the Lygon St Store in Carlton to make customers aware of the workers' call for a fair wage deal.John Shipton here II Julian Assange's father, John Shipton gave a speech at the recent Melbourne Hiroshima Day Rally and spoke to me about the campaign to get Julian home to Australia.Shadow here II Back to Back Theatre from Geelong has just released its first feature film, an adaptation of one of their world famous plays that tackle big issues and are preformed and developed by neurodiverse people. We hear from one of the actors Sarah Mainwaring and Back-to-Back CEO Time Stitz about the project.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts up the weekFriends of Greater Gliders in court here II The Victorian Forest Alliance has begun its case against Vicforest to stop logging Greater Glider habitats. Sue McKinnon from Kinglake Friends of the Forest outlines what is at stake and has some reflections on the recently past laws by the Victorian Government to fine and jail forest protectors.Illegal dumping on ancient grasslands here II Thousands of tonnes of potentially contaminated landfill was dumped on 40-hectarces of Truganina grasslands in Melbourne's west. This land is part of an ancient grassland apparently protected by Federal and Victorian agreements. We talk with Adrian Marshall, from the Grassy Plains Network, about what has happened, how it was discovered, why it is a problem and what needs to happen to really protect these environments.
First Nation's Voice to Parliament here II It has been announced by the new Federal Government that there will be a referendum put to the Australian people around a First Nation's Voice to Parliament. A short exerpt (full) from a recent Australia Institute event gives space fro Pat Anderson, AO and Prof Megan Davis to talk about the Uluru Statement from the Heart which is the start of the process.Acknowledgement of Archie Roach's Passing here II an interview with Archie from 1988.Zelda Grimshaw & Blockade Australia here II 3cr Radiothon event Climate, Capitalism and the Future heard from Blockade Australian Activist Zelda Grimshaw.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy curates the week with satire.National Climate Audit here II the Australian Security Climate Council has been given the go ahead to do a national climate audit after 10 years of a LNP government with its head in the sand. We hear from Dr Robert Glaser from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and Admiral Chris Barrie about how quickly the nation needs to act in this emergency. A Word from the Climate Council here II a tiny word from Lesley Hughes, from the Climate Council, from a MEAA event around how journalists can report climate.
Richard Boyle Whistleblower here II Kathryn Kelly, from Alliance Against Political Prosecutions (AAPP), talks to us on returning from a rally in Adelaide in support of dropping charges against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.Blockade Australia Defence here II Mark Davis, lawyer, who is handling the defence of members of Blockade Australia after the Sydney blockade outlines the legal situation.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Don Sutherland here II Don talks about the relationship between the setting of the Aged Pension and the average total male earnings and how the increased level of casualization and precarious work means that pensioners are increasingly sliding into poverty.
Sally McManus@Laurie Carmichael Lecture here II Sally McManus, Secretary of the ACTU, was the opening speaker at the inaugural Laurie Carmichael Lecture.Invasive Species Threats here II Andrew Cox, CEO of Invasive Species Council, outlines the threats to our environment and his recent experience at the National Press Club with the new Minister of the Environment Tanya Plibersek.Daughters of Melbourne: A Guide to the Invisible Statues of Melbourne here II Maree Coote talks about her book that profiles all the great women of Melbourne's history who deserve a statue to commemorate their groundbreaking contributions to our social fabric.This is the week here II Kevin Healy takes the week apart.Homeless in Hotels here II We talk with Spike and Kelly about their ground breaking three part series Homeless in Hotels which brings the voices of the homeless as they experienced covid in Melbourne. The series starts on 3cr on Thursday 28th July at 12-1pm.
Julian Assange Rally here II Robbie Thorpe gives a confronting welcome to country followed by PEN Melbourne representative's support for the release of Julian Assange at the rally in Melbourne honouring Julian's 51st birthday.Green is the New Black here II Jake Taylor from metal band In Hearts Wake talks about the new film about his band's push to become a carbon neutral organisation. It is screening at MDFF on July 27th 6.30 pm at the Nova Cinema.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Where the Water Starts here II We talk to Richard Swain, Indigenous Ambassador for the Invasive Species Council, who talks about the need for respect for indigeous connection to land in collaboration with Western science to deal with the horror that is overtaking the health of our country. He explains his positon about wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park in a new film Where the Water Starts screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) on Saturday 23 July at 5pm.Ellen Jose Art Award for Young Women here II We go to the Art Opening at the Bayside Gallery for the Ellen Jose Art Award for Young Women.
Blockade Australia Arrests here II Veronica Curmi alerted the public that her son Max and fellow Blockade Australia protestor Tim had been held in their cell for 17 days without sunlight after being arrested during the Colo Valley raids before the Blockade Australia action in Sydney last week. Veronica gives an account of the Blockade.Bernard Colleary Case Dropped here II Mark Dreyfus, Australia's new Attorney General, has announced the dropping of charges against Bernard Colleary who has been subjected to years of legal action in secret court hearings. We speak to Andy Alcock, from the Australia East Timor Friendship Association (AETFA), for background to the case. For more information about other whistleblowers who are being pursued by the courts go to the Alliance Against Political Prosecutions (AAPP).The Art of Incarceration here II Filmmaker Alex Siddon talks to us about The Art of Incarceration, which profiles Indigeous prisoners who find a new way forward through art. In a time of over representation of Indigeous people in our prison system this film explores the lives of Indigeous prisoners at Victoria's Fulham Correctional Centre. The Art of Incarceration has been released exclusively on Netflix's globally starting July 3rd.This is the week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.The Making & the Unmaking of the East West Link here II James C. Murphy talks to us about his book The Making & the Unmaking of the East West Link.Reproductive Rights Rally here II Esma James gives a rousing speech at the recent Reproductives Rights Rally in Melbourne following the Roe v Wade case in US that reversed the right to abortion to US citizens.
Social Security Changes here II Kristen O'Connell, from the Anti-Poverty Network, outlines the issues with new 'changes' to social security with the new Federal Government which come into force on July 4th.Proabortion Rally here II Liz Walsh, from the Victorian Socialists, talks about why people will be rallying on the steps of Victorian State Library in solidarity with Amerian citzens with the overturning of the laws that make abortion legal in their country.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with a scissors.Acts of Cruelty Launch here II We go to the Melbourne launch of Aileen Crowe's new book Acts of Cruelty, published by Palaver Books. The book is a forensic look at the experiences of asylum seekers who reach Australia by plane. We hear from Suresh Sundram, Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University and Pamela Curr, Refugee Advocate.
No Justice No Peace No Guns for Police Rally here II We hear from some speakers at the Melbourne rally held on the National Day of Action called by the Yuendemu Elders after the not guilty finding in the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker by Constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019.Blockade Australia Update here II Hayden from Blockade Australia gives us an update on the Sydney Action called for June 27 - July 2.Refugee Rally here II We hear why it is important to keep pushing for the rights of Rufugees from rally held in Melbourne on 18th June.This is the Week here II Kevin rakes through the week.Don Sutherland & the Wages Rise here II Don looks at the meaning of the rise in the minimum wage and what workers need to do to push for better living conditions.
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Acts of Cruelty here II Dr Aileen Crowe's new book Acts of Cruelty looks at the experiences of refugees to Australia arriving by plane and the rigged system that denies them safety. Book launch New International Bookshop 21 June 6pm.Myanmar Executions here II Ko Saulsman, National Spokesperson of CRPH/NUG Support Group (Australia) alerts us to the move by the Myanmar military to execute four democracy activists - Phyo Zayar Thaw, Kyaw Min Yu (Ko Jimmy), Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw. The Generals continue their illegal regime using blood and force to try and subdue the population.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy rounds-up the week.Covid Out Break @ MITA here II Ian Rintoul, from Refugee Action Coalition, outlines conditions at detention centres and a Covid outbreak at MITA.Radicals: Remembering the Sixties here II Co-author of Radicals: Remembering the Sixties Meredith Burgmann chats about the book & the times. For those wishing to book for the Ellen Jose Art Award July 2, 2pm at Brighton Town Hall book here
Mabo Day here II We join Jo Toscano, his grandson Eli and others at Federation Square to mark Mabo Day on June 3.Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre here II Dr Rebecca Patrick, a volunteer at the Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre, tells us about the project and the community session 12-3 pm on Environment Day June 5th at the Newport Community Hub.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices through the week with satire.NO CRIME NO TIME here II We go to the NO CRIME, NO TIME Fix Victoria's Bail Laws Now! campaign launch. We hear from Karen Fletcher from Flat Out and Alison Thorne from Indigenous Social Jusice Victoira (ISJ).
Mabo Day here II We join Jo Toscano, his grandson Eli and others at Federation Square to mark Mabo Day on June 3.Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre here II Dr Rebecca Patrick, a volunteer at the Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre, tells us about the project and the community session 12-3 pm on Environment Day June 5th at the Newport Community Hub.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices through the week with satire.NO CRIME NO TIME here II We go to the NO CRIME, NO TIME Fix Victoria's Bail Laws Now! campaign launch. We hear from Karen Fletcher from Flat Out and Alison Thorne from Indigenous Social Jusice Victoira (ISJ). Important links to petitions:https://homesnotprisons.com.au/https://www.vals.org.au/bail-petition/https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/no-crime-no-time-fix-victoria-s-bail-laws-now
Nakba Melb vox pop here II We asked people at the recent Melbourne rally marking the 1948 expulsion and murder of Palestinians by Zions why they came to the rally. Why is it important to stand up.Stella Assange Speaks here II Stella Assange's speech outside the UK Home Office on May 17th. The extradiction ruling for Julian Assange is expected by May 31.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week - if it wasn't so serious it would be funny.Climate Goals Held to Ransom here II Voices from a recent on-line rally around the use of the insidious ECT, Energy Charter Treaty, to gouge money from countries putting in legislation to protect the environment. We feature a small snippet from a UK Union Caucus meeting that looks at the upcoming COP27 meetings.
Gomeroi v Santos here II Vivien Langton from Climate Action Show was on the steps outside the Native Title Tribunal in Phillips St, Sydney on April 8th as Santos tried to have Gomeroi native title extinguished once again to frack for gas. The Gomeroi and supports say NO!Greens & Jobs here II Adam Bandt, Leader of the Greens, was at the electorate of McNamara and he outlined his party's views on the futrue of jobs.This is the week here II Kevin Healy takes us through the week. So much to choose from.Don Sutherland on wages here II The National Wages Review, low wages, interest rates rises raked through with a left perspective.
Housing Affordability Report here II Per Capita CEO Emma Dawson joins us to explain the findings of their recently launched report on Housing Affordability in Australia.Public Housing Rally here II The Public Housing tenants at 240 Wellington St, Collingwood rallied outside Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne's Office on Friday 6th May to hand in a petition calling for the scrapping of the social housing build on their only green space. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Moreland Council Strike Rally here II Like many work places across Australia that have been given an offer below the inflation level in their latest EBA negotiation ASU and MWU members at the Moreland Council downed tools on Wednesday May 4th to rally for decent wages and conditions. We joined them outside the Brunswick Townhall.
Curtin Hotel Green Ban here II A Green Ban has been placed on the Curtin Hotel. We go to the media event to mark the defence of the Labour History landmark.German Right Resurgence here II Phil Butland spoke about the complexion of Right Wing forces in Germany at the recent Marxist Conference 2022.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices the week.Eight Hour Memorial Event here II Leading into May 1 celebrations Unionists and Activists gathered at the 8 Hour Monument on the 28th April - International Workers Memorial Day.
Dangerous Visions here II We speak to Iain McIntyre, a 3cr stalwart, about Dangerous Visions and New Worlds: Radical science fiction 1950 to 1985. Iain and Andrew Nette's book has been nominated for a Hugo Award.Justice 4 Bernard Colleary here II Sr Susan Connelly, from Alliance Against Political Prosecutions, alerts us to rallies in Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney over the next week calling for justice for Bernard Collaery and a Federal Anti-Corruption Commission. Bernard Collaery is being tried, in secret, for letting the world know that the Australian Government spyed on Timor Leste on behalf of corporate interests in the negoitations over oil/ gas treaty in the Timor Straits in 2004.This is the Week here II Kevin sums up the week.Unliveable Cities here II The Unliveable Cities: the politics of urban development talk delivered by Steph Price was a highlight of Marxism 2022.
Some Palm Sunday Rally Speeches here II The annual Palm Sunday Rallies have been used to bring Refugee voices to the public stage. This year we heard from Rev Tim Costello, who was speaking Melbourne, about how pressure applied to Federal Liberals leading to the election forced a change in their policies. This is followed by some words from Adel Salman, President of the Islamic Council of Victoria, about how important it is not to forget the nine years of wasted time inflicted on people who asked for help and were given prison for no crime.Youth on Mic here II An excerpt from a Australian Youth Climate Coalition event where young people present their own stories and questions to politicians who say they represent Youth interests in Parliament. Amanda Wishworth (Labor) and Jordan Steele-John (Greens) turned up but the Liberal Luke Howath was too busy.This is the Week here II Kevin rips into the week.Amazon Labor Union Win here II A small part of a discussion with some of the victorious ALU organizers from the first labour union at an Amazon site in America. It features Chris Smith/ Michelle Valentin Nieves/ Angelika Maldonado and it was put on jointly by Jocabin and Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWO). Full broadcast found here. To help support the ALU financially here
The Duke here II We speak to the producer of the film The Duke, Nicky Bentham. The Duke is a tale of an English working class hero of sorts.Fireproof Australia here II Fireproof Australia has been fighting for climate action with demonstrations that have stopped traffic in Sydney despite the passing of draconian new anti demonstration laws passed in the NSW Parliament last Friday. We speek with Danny from Fireproof Australia about what's at stake.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy fans out the week for our inspection with a twist of lemon.Travellers Aid Time Out Program here II Maria Groner from Travellers Aid outlines a new service calledTime Out that pffers respite for carers.Palm Sunday Refugee Rally here II Chris Breen from Refugee Action Collective (RAC) tells us why it is still important to turn up for the annual Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees to be held at the steps of the State Library in Melbourne and moving on to the Park Hotel Prison to hear from a recent released person from that building.
Ithaka here II Grabriel Shipton, Julian Assange's brother, talks to us about the new film Ithaka, opening in cinemas on April 21, that follows the very personal journey of John Shipton, Stella Moris and others as they fight the extradition case brought by the US Government in the English Courts.RAHU Response to Just Buy A Home here II Eirene Tsolidis Noyce from the Renters and Housing Union (RAHU) talks up about the PM's callous statement that renters should just buy a home and stop whinging about the ridiculous housing prices, rent hikes and homelessness figures. A PM out of touch just before a Federal Election.This is the Week that Was here II Kevin takes sissors to the weekDon Sutherland on the Budget here II Solidarity Breakfast regular Don Sutherland gives some incisive views on the Budget in relation to wages and reveals the despicable attack on Australian children in the Budget with another massive cut to Public Education for the benefit of more money to Private Education.
Pasolini Retrospective here II Vice-Consul Mr Angelo Gioe from the Instuto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne talks to us about the upcoming retrospective of the films of Pier Paolo Pasolini being held at the Astor in April-May.Take Heart, Deadly Heart here II Vicki Wade, writer/ producer of Take Heart talks to us about the campaign to stop Rhumatic Heart Disease in it's tracks in First Nation Communities. Head to www.TakeHeartRhd.com to find a screening near you or to host your own event. #preventRHD #endRHD #eliminateRHDCollingwood Community Garden Fight here II Andrea Witcom from the Collingwood Community Gardeners alerts us to the upcoming April 8th meeting to push for a positive outcome for the garden at the Collingwood Children's Farm site.This is the Week here II Kevin sorts through the weekWages Suppression here II Michele O"Neil, ACTU President, talking at an Australia Institute webinar, outlines the issues that are making wage suppression systemic in the Australian industral landscape.
Feds Fast Tracking Mining Approvals here II As we wait for the pro-fossil fuel Federal Government to call the next election the Bob Brown Foundation calls fowl on the fast tracking of Mining Approvals. We talk to Scott Jordan from the Save the Takine Campaign.Yarra Council Pushing Community Out? here II In the fight against 'zombie towers' the Yarra community was a little non-plused by the move by the pre-dominantely Greens Council to push to make it harder for community objections to new developments in Yarra. We chat with Socialist Yarra Councillor Steve Jolley about what happened at the most recent council meeting.This is the Week here II Kevin wracks the coals of the week.Preston Market Update here II An update on the move to swamp the Preston Market with new towers leaving a remnant of the much loved local landmark. There is an alternative community vision put forward by Save the Preston Market Action Group and we talk with Darebin Councillor Gaetano Greco who expresses his personal views on the issue.Bernard Colleary Case Update here II The appeal to have secrecy shrouding the evidence in the Bernard Colleary Case removed was overturned in what could be viewed as another nail in the coffin of Australian democratic process. We speak to Sr Susan Connolly for an update.
Some Palm Sunday Rally Speeches here II The annual Palm Sunday Rallies have been used to bring Refugee voices to the public stage. This year we heard from Rev Tim Costello, who was speaking Melbourne, about how pressured applied to Federal Liberals leading to the election forced a change in their policies. This is followed by some words from Adel Salman, President of the Islamic Council of Victoria, about how important it is not to forget the nine years of wasted time inflicted on people who asked for help and were given prison for no crime.Youth on Mic here II An excerpt from a Australian Youth Climate Coalition event where young people present their own stories and questions to politicians who say they represent Youth interests in Parliament. Amanda Wishworth (Labor) and Jordan Steele-John (Greens) turned up but the Liberal Luke Howath was too busy.This is the Week here II Kevin rips into the week.Amazon Labor Union Win here II A small part of a discussion with some of the victorious ALU organizers from the first labour union at an Amazon site in America. It features Chris Smith/ Michelle Valentin Nieves/ Angelika Maldonado and it was put on jointly by Jocabin and Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWO). Full broadcast found here. To help support the ALU financially here
Chef Antonio here II Writer/ director/ co-producer Trevor Graham talks about his fabulous film Chef Antonio: recipes for revoltuion where people with down syndrome get a place at the table of life.IWD Rally here II Voices from the IWD rally 2022 MelbourneThis is the Week here II Kevin tears apart the weekSave Collingwood Public Housing Green Space here II Developers are moving in to take more of the green space around the Collingwood Public Houing Towers helped by new, special laws rushed in by the State Government to deflect community concerns. Joshua Travares calls for action with a resistance gathering every Friday at 240 Wellington St, Collingwood between 4-7pm to talk, make banners and planDETAILS: Save Collingwood Public Housing and Open Space!https://fb.me/e/34wYDIScDPETITION: https://www.change.org/p/save-collingwood-green-space Pony Cam & Fuse here II Ava Campell from Pony Cam talks about their Fuse event Anything You Can Do
ANMF Rally for Age Care here II On the first anniversary of the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care the ANMF and supporters rallied outside Gladyse Liu's Burwood office calling for the action that was promised but hasn't been delivered.World's War Economy here II Marxist policitcal economist Nick Beams lays out the guts of the international war economy. He was speaking at a webinaire sponsored by the Committe of the Fourth International and the World Socialist Web Site.Wash My Soul in the River's Flow here II film director Phillipa Bateman's film that documents the lives and collaboration between Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach - a love story.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dissects the week.Women & Work here II Don Sutherland talks about the ACTU work on Women & Work as we lead into International Women's Day.
Barricade fighting for forests in Germany here II German filmmaker David Klammer talks about his film Barricade showing at the Transitions Film Festival.Ukraine/ NATO Crisis here II Dr Helen Caldicott gives her views on the Ukraine.This was the Week that Was here II Kevin wraps up the weekNSW Transport #FakeStrike here II Stew Prins from the RBTU recounts the extraordinary dance last week that saw the Union and workers blamed by the PM and the NSW Transport Minister for a lock-out run by the Government. A new low has been reached in the lead up to the Federal Election?.
Carnage @ Collingwood Community Garden here II Last week the Collingwood Children's Farm Management Committee bulldozed the Community Gardens, destroying 43 years of continuous community connection to the plots. We talk with people who were there at the beginning of the farm and the plots and pose the question has the Collingwood Children's Farm lost it's way?Australian Manufacturing here II We talk to the National President of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Andrew Dettmer about what is needed to kick start Australian Manufacturing and hear from Senator Tim Ayres about a recent missed opportunity.Save Lake Knox here II In another intannce of a threatened public space that make urban landscapes liveable we hear from Darren Wallace from Save Lake Knox.Gomeroi fight Santos Narrabri Gas Project here II Emma Hart speaks with Ian Brown, a Gomeroi man from Moree and member of Gamilaraay Next Generation, about the fight to top Santos' Narrabri Gas Project in north west NSW. The first stage of the project will feature 850 coal seam gas extraction wells drilled down through the Great Artesian Basin within four areas of the Pilliga State Forest.
New funding for ABC? here II Morrison announced $3.3 billion for the ABC but surprise, surprise actually there is not one piece of new funding at all. We talk to Marcus May from Friends of the ABC for a closer look at the pretend promise.Collingwood Community Gardens to be bulldozed says Farm Committee here II In what can only be called a piece of bastardy the Collingwood Children's Farm Committee is about to bulldoze the Community Garden with the support of $860,000 from Richard Wynne's Department for a social enterprise model of community while pretending to offer a consultation with the Gardeners. In a land grab that would see over 40 years of community destroyed for a corporate model of social welfare the Gardeners are rallying the community to fight back.This is the Week here II Kevin rounds up a torrid week.Wages, Women's Safety at Work & the line in the sand here II Don Sutherland talks wages, women's safety at work and the false promise of support for Australian inventiveness from the Federal Government who is hoping noone looks at the fine print.
Ukraine here II Peace Activist Alan Griffiths gives us some insights into what is at stake in the Ukraine infoDemocracy in Chains here II Author/ academic Nancy MacLean talks to us about her fascinating book which outlines the stealth mission of the far right in America to defeat majority rule with lessons for Australia.Australia leading into Fed Elections here II Don Sutherland continues his discussion of the Australian political landscape has we move towards the next Federal election.
Park Hotel Update here II Tom Fiebig from Refugee Action Collective (RAC) talks about what is happening for the refugees who unlike Novak Djovik can not leave the Park Hotel in MelbourneAllied Health Workers & the Pandemic here II Andrew Hewat from the Victorian Allied Health Professional Association (VAHPA) outlines our his members are faring under covid.Why no RATS - the issue of local manufacturing here II Don Sutherland does all the work unvieling the scandal of Federal Government non-action on Australian Manufacturing. A must listen.
Collingwood Community Garden here II why the Collingwood Community Garden is theartenedHuman Rights Refugee Rights here II Arnold Zable speaks at Human Rights Day 2021Environment II NT Fracking here, Aust miners in Ecuador here, West Papuans Fight hereNo to AUKUS IIDave Sweeney from ACF hereClinton Fenandez academic hereMaria from the Kirribus Peace Movement a voice from the Pacific here
What we learnt from Occupy here II Larissa Payne reflects on the political movement Occupy.How to Change the World here II I heard an amazing speech by a Kurdish Woman Nilüfer Koç at the Ecosocialism Conference that lays out the real, on the ground, changes that have been put in place in her country a real attempt to squash the present capitalist mind set which is often taken for granted as the only possible idealogical framework possible like air we breathe.No to Casuals at Unis here II Great speech from a recent rally against insecure work at Melbourne University and Universities in general.The Menzies Centre here II Jeff Sparrow outlines some reasons to be against the setting up of a right wing think tank in the middle of Melbourne University.Prisms of the People here II Professor Hahnie Han, from the John Hopkins University in the US, talks about her book Prisms of the People. It is about research into how movements are built, movements that can get positive results for populations despite the unequal distribution of wealth and power. Important stuff if you are working for positive change.
No Cashless Debit Card here II Amanda Smith from Say No Seven explains the reasons for why the Cashless Debit Card is a wrong step in our social security systemThe White Girl here II Tony Birch talks about his book The White GirlThe Pie Incident here II the fabulous Nicki Berry dishes up the Pie Incident at the recent Green Left Peformance NightEasy Lies and Influence here II eminent laywer Fiona McLeod who published through the Monash University Press a book called Easy Lies and Influence which documents the car cash which is our present Federal Government. A great read. We had a chat when the book first came out.
Jack Mundy Remembered here II Vivien Langford went along to the memorial service for the great Jack Mundy and we get to remember the man.Raymond Noel Remembered here II More than thirty years ago this country recognized through a royal commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody that there was a deep racism in the life blood of this place. The deaths have continues despite the mirror being held to the face of the collective consciousness. We mark the passing of one such person with a press conference held by the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service this year for Noel Raymond lest we forget.James Warren Comedian here II a little gentle comedy from James Warren who performed at the fundraising event for the Green Left Weekly recentlyJulian Assange Remembered here II Today we are going back to part of an interview between Mary Kostiditis and one of Julian Assange's laywers Jenny Robertson arranged as a briefing for his fellow MEAA members in late October 2020 just before the first decision made by the English court that extradiciton to the US was liable to be a death sentence for Julian.
GPI Industrial Action here II The AMWU workers at Graphic Packaging Worldwide in Braeside have gone strike for a fair deal. We hear from their organizers what it is all about.to donate: BANK: NABBSB: 082-057ACC NUMBER: 18-898-9948ACC NAME: AMWU Disaster Appeal AccountREFERENCE: GPI/Ramset Dispute (YOUR NAME)Human Rights Day Park Hotel here II Arnold Zable gives an empassioned speech for refugees at this years Human Rights Day gather outside the Park Hotel in Carlton Melbourne.This is the Week here II Kevin rips into the news this week.Collingwood Community Gardeners Update here II Giles Fielke gives us the latest developments on the closure of the Collingwood Community Gardens as they continue the fight to be able to garden in peace.Anti-Aukus Rally here II Shirley Winton from APAN updates us on the Anti-AUKUS rally set for Saturday 11th Dec.
Uni Casuals Rally here II Following a massive win over wage theft at Melb Uni and RMIT University Casuals network from the NTEU rallied outside the masion bought by Melb Uni for their Vice Chancellor to live in at a ticket price of $7.6 million to draw the line for increase industrial action next year against the business model that puts University workers and students last.AGL Gas Hub Fight Back Geelong here II Sarah Hathway from Geelong Renewables Not Gas outlines what is the problem with plonking a floating gas hub in the middle of Coiro Bay.This is the Week here II Kevin ignites the flame on another week that wasAfter the Logging Report here II The empty promises of VicForests are outlined in this extensive report on the effects of logging Victoria's native forests. We speak to report's author Margret Blakers report.CARF Rally 2 here II the fight against facists on our streets continues.
Free West Papua - No Victims Climate Warriors here II Raki Apu, West Papuan freedom fighter, outlines the case for indigenous peoples to be the protectors of the planet in this climate emergence at the People's Health Hearings as part of the COP26 People's Summit.Park Hotel Update here II Chis Breen from Refugee Action Collective (RAC) gives an update on what is happening for the remaining medivac refugees being held at the Park Hotel in Carlton now that the covid outbreak has been contained. The next major RAC event is set for the Dec 10 on Human Rights Day at 6.30pm at the Park Hotel to show solidarity.Palazzo di Cozzo here II Madeleine Martiniello writer and director talks to us about the making of Palazzo di Cozzo.The Week that Was here II Kevin activistsplains what happened this week.The Glider's Day in Court here II Jill Redwood from Environment East Gippsland talks to us about the recent successful court action by EEC and the Kinglake Friends of the Forest, on behalf of the Greater Glider and the Yellow Bellied Glider, which has placed and injunction on VicForest from clear felling 27 areas of forest across East Gippsland and the Central Highlands.CARF rally against racism & facism here II Aisha from Coalition Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) outlines the importance ot this first rally since lockdown against the simmering far right movement developing around anti-vaxx sentiment in Melbourne.
COP26 People's Summit ran alongside the main event. Today we hear about the role Australian Mining Interests & US militarism plays in climate change and how they paint a picture of climate action ready but really are stuck in a false paradigm.Australian Mining Overview here II Liz Downes from Rain Forest Action Group gives an overview of Australian mining interest internationallySayona mining Quebec here II Councillor Belinda Wabegijig from the Long Point First Nation Council in Quebec talks about her community's fight against mining their ancestral lands by Australian subsidary of Sayona miningLynas Rare Earth Maylasia here II Lee Tan talks about the experience of her local town with the processing plan run by the Australian company Lynas. There is a new processing plant slated for Kalgoorlie.US Militarism, Space Tech, and the Climate Crisis here II Koohan Palk-Mander gives a disturbing speech outlining why the international economy being built around militarism can't have this and deal with climate change at the same time.This is the week here IIClimate Action here II Vvien Langford from 3cr's Climate Action Program reflects on the COP26 events and what it means for climate action. To catch up with Vivien's program go here.
Venezuelan Elections here II Helen Whooley from Venezuelan Solidarity talked to us just before her journey to Venezuela to be a scrutineer for the upcoming November 21 Venezuelan Elections.Farm Workers Minimum Wages Decision here II Matt Kunkell from the Migrant Workers' Centre talks to us about the great news that the Fair Work Commission has given a positive ruling supporting the AWU's submission for changes that will give farm workers minimum rates of pay in-line with the rest of Australia's workforce. $9 a day Report.This is the week here II Kevin nails the week.Don Sutherland on... here II Our brains trust Don Sutherland talks about the how a decision like the farmers workers minimum rates ruling was forced out of an anti-worker stacked Fair Work Commission and follows-up with how to place workers at the centre of just transition.
System Change Not Climate Change here II Green Left Socialist Alliance ran an ecosocialist conference bringing together a range of voices on the subject of system change is the key to a successful move away from climate destruction. We hear from Ian Angus.Wage Peace here II We speak to peace campaigner Margaret Pestorius about the cost of war as part of 3cr's week long focus on militarism during 3cr Breakfast. to here the complete set of interviews go hereThis is the week here II Kevin teases out the week with irony.#murdochroyalcommission here II the campaign to force a royal commission into media diversity launched on Thursday outlining the strategy and the effects of Murdoch news on Australian democracy #mrdochroyalcommission offers a platform to push back.
Peace Movement AUKUS Responses II Maria from Kiribus here and Phillipino Waldon Bellow here respond to the Australian announcement of AUKUS.Westgate Disaster Remembered here II Marcus Harrington speaks with Pat Preston on the anniversary of the Westgate Bridge Disaster October 15th 1970This is the Week here II Kevin rounds up the weekVic Greens Fed Election Launch here II Senator Janet Rice gives an historical perspective on the Greens as we get closer to the up-coming Federal ElectionDon't Deport to Danger Campaign here II Aran Mylvaganam has put his hat in the ring for the Senate as a socialist candidate. Here we hear Aran speaking at the recent Tamil Refugee Council launch of the Don't Deport to Danger Campaign.
The Atom a Love Affair here II Filmmaker Vicky Lesley talks to us about her film The Atom: a Love AffairRAHU Report here II Alex from the Renters and Housing Union talks about RAHU's first major reportThis the Week here II Kevin Healy sums up the weekAEU Safe Schools Vic here II Jamiel, a delegate for the AEU, talks about the Safe Schools group formed as Victorian schools begin reopening during covid.Don't Deport to Danger here II A powerful speech from the recent on-line rally called by the Tamil Refugee Council to stop deporting people back to danger as the Federal Government starts the process again with four Tamil men deported in the last 2 weeks.
NSW RBTU Protected Action here II Dave Hauser, an RBTU NSW delegate, talks about the on-going protected action going on to gain a fair eba result.Renegade Activist on AUKUS here II James Brennan from Renegade Activists talks about the AUKUS and the upcoming caususCollingwood Community Gardeners here II Update with the presentation of the petition to the Collingwood Community Farm to reopen the gardens to the gardeners.This is the Week here II Kevin dissects the week.What is Freedom here II Don Sutherland talks 'freedom' and what it means.
Melb Right Wing Rally Opinion here & Response here II We chat with Cam Smith from the 3cr Yeah, Nah Pasaran about the recent mauranding mobs on Melbourne Streets and here a voice of fierce rebuttal from Moira who joined a recent Socialist Alternative forum on necessary responses to the far right coopting of the mob.Heath Before Profit here II Bella joins us from the Health Before Profit Campaign which says no to privileging the economy over lives.Aust Govt Secrecy here II Geoffrey Watson SC disects the anti democratic tenor of out Federal Government as it uses spurious reasons for why the truth is too much for the Australian people while they actively hide dodgy deals.The Left Against Ignorance here II Don Sutherland discusses the power of the Left in face of anti-working class forces gathering.
Voice from Fairfield Lockdown here II Andrew Viller teacher who lives Fairfield gave a first hand account of living in Fairfield during Sydney lockdown during a recent Spirit of Eureka NSW Teachers and Nurses forum.Gas Exploration Protest here II Belinda Baggs from Surfers for the Climate talks to us about the concerns being expressed around gas exploration in the Otway Basin.This is the week here II Kevin puts the week into perspective.Morrison's Nuclear Powered Sub here II Dr Vince Scappatura takes time to put Morrison's nuclear powered sub deal with the US and UK under the microscope.
GOR Authority here II Phil Ingamells from the Park Protection Victorian National Parks Association (PPVNPA) gives us some understanding of the Governments new approach to managing the Great Ocean Road and the National Parks associated with it.Tampa 20 Years On here II Dr John Minns gives us an insightful analysis of the place the Tampa incident has had on the politicalisation of Australia's refugee policy.Collingwood Community Garden here II Giles Fielke from the Community Gardeners gives us an update on the fight to save the Collingwood Community Gardens.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey wraps up the week.Extractivism in Ecuador here II LASNET held a discussion around Extractivism is not Development. We hear from Carlos Sorrey from Ecuador who reveals how Australia companies are involved in forced removal of communities for extractivism.Indigeous Action Snapshot here II Part of the LIFE tutorial series, Indigeous Action covered work by activities on issues important to first nation peoples. This exert is from Edie Shepard from GetUp.
Identify & Disrupt Legislation here II MALS alerted us to the insidious nature of the new Identify and Disrupt Bill which passed last week. We speak to Angus Murray from Electronic Frontiers/ Queensland Civil Liberties Council about what the changes to surveillance warrants and what this means for activists.Facadism in Yarra here II Stephen Jolly, Yarra councillor, talks to us about 'facadism' in particular the issue around a developers hoped for plan for the Baden Powell Hotel.Jeff Sparrow on the Menzies Centre here II Jeff Sparrow spoke at a public meeting that kicked off a campaign against the right wing think tank, the Menzies Centre, set to be built in the middle of Melbourne University with a $7 million gift from the LNP Federal Government in the middle of a squeeze on public funding to Public Universities.This is the Week here II Kevin digs around the real news of the week and slings a satirical arrow at the heart of the political corpus.NTEU Academic Freedom Win here II Matt McGowan, General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), talks to us about the recent win in the Federal Court, on appeal, that established that the Union negoiated eba trumps the Sydney University's code of conduct. This came into focus around the sacking of Tim Anderson, Director of the Centre for Counter Hegemonic Studies, at Sydney Unversity.
How to Get Covid Safe here II Dr Noor Bari presents the case for managing covid as a public health emergency and how we can care for our communities in practical and achievable ways.Australia & Migrant Workers here II Matt Kunkel from the Migrant Workers Centre, looks at how Australia needs to show a good neighbour attidute to its neighbours during covid.Digital School in Covid here II Murray Ketteringham, Princpal at Sir Joseph Banks High School in NSW, gives an insight into how one school has been moving to a digital curriculum during covid and beyond.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey nails the events of the week.RAC On-line Rally here II Chris Breen from Refugee Action Collective alerts us to an online rally scheduled for Sunday and gives an update on the numbers still in hotel detention as part of the medivac scheme. LIFE Alternative Press Conference here II The LIFE Coalition has decided that it is time to have an alternative Press Conference to the official daily government covid Press Conferences in NSW where the spread of covid-19 is going unchecked. Where are workers and the community in this? Janet Burstall from LIFE talks about the facebook live event scheduled for Tuesday 31 at 2pm.
Bernard Colleary Trial Update here II Sr Susan Connolly gives us an insight into how the whistler- blower case is going@lockdowntozero here II Eleanor Morley, Red Flag editor, encapsulates the serious flaws in the NSW Government's covid strategy at the launch of the Lock down to zero campaign kick started by a group of Sydney-based trade unionists, academics and health care professionals this week. Facebook – Lockdown to Zero – Health Before ProfitsTwitter - @lockdowntozeroInstagram – lockdown_to_zeroClimate Risk here II Dr Karl Mallon, director of science and systems at Climate Risk, talks about the insurance challenges that emerge as climate change increases the risk of extreme weather events. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy rounds up the week with a sharp wit.Easy Lies & Influence here II Fiona McLeod AO SC talks to us about her new book Easy Lies & Influence which outlines the threats to our democracy posed by the catalogue of corrupt practises exhibited by the present Federal Government despite the checks and balances that are present to challenge them. It is part of Monash University Publishing 's In the National Interest series.
Kinglake Friends of the Forest Court Action II Sue McKinnon talks here about the battle to defend Kinglake Forest from logging through the most recent court action against VicForestsThis is The Week II Kevin runs through the week like a stock car driver hereIPCC Report Discussed II We chat with 3cr's Vivien Langford from Climate Action Radio Show (Mondays at 10am Radio Skid Row in Sydney, 5pm at Radio 3CR in Melbourne) discusses her impressions of the battle for a climate future and where to get the best information about what is possible.here
Rental Crisis here II Kate Colvin from Everyone's Home, the national campaign against homeless, talks about their study showing that essential workers are being priced out of the market. They are traveling up to 90 minutes to work sites and are paid so little some are paying a third to two thirds of their pay in rent.Social Housing Win Maribynong here II Sally Thompson talks about the community campaign to force the Maribynong Council to reconsider the no vote to re purpose an international student residence to social housing.Union run rehabilitation centre plan here II Stephanie Thuesen, an organiser at HASCU, talks about a project spearheaded by HASCU and the AMWU to build and run a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre based on the successful Sydney Foundation House model in Victoria.This is the week here II Kevin Healy wraps up the week.Lessons not learnt with Don Sutherland here II Don chats to us about essential workers and how Marx has again been proven correct - that the best kept secret that workers add value is correct. Just ask a society affected by covid.
Today a focus on some positive community action. This is from a Jesuit Social Serices - Eco-justice hub forum:Bendigo Food Share here II Bridget Bently from Bendigo Food Share talks about how this community based group feeds thousands of people, increases life skills and helps build better futures.Food Bowls Fawkner here II Dr Jen Rae talks about how community action builds and feeds people during stressful times and builds stronger communities for the future.Wholefoods Unwrapped Collective Brunswick here II Gabrielle Pestinger talks about a local initiative against waste which continues to grow with community support applying pressure for change through Wholefoods Unwrapped Collective Brunswick How rural Victorian's are dealing with covid here II Jenny Elvey joins us from the Bendigo Family & Financial Service to give us some idea of the lives of rural citzens dealing with Covid.This is the Week that Was here here II Kevin Healy spills the beans on the week's newsNo to the Cashless Debit Card - the facts here II exerpts from a recent LIFE tute on the Cashless Debit Card given by two expertss Katherine Wilkes, the Convener no cashless debit Card Australia Group and Amanda Smith, researcher SayNo Seven group
Collingwood Community Garden Update here II Ingrid Palmer from the Collingwood Community Gardeners gives us an update on the fight to keep the gardens in community hands.Batoor : A Refugee Story here II Barat Ali Batoor talks about his film documentarying his journey from war-torn Afghanistan to Australia by boat. Live footage from a trained photojournalist who lived the life of a refugee.The Week that Was here II Kevin Healy rounds up the weekLa Trobe Uni Cuts here II Nahui Ludekens talks about student dissatifaction with cuts to La Trobe just announced with a week of action coming up this August.The Menzies Centre here II Not just cuts to Uni's under the cover of covid but money going into institutions that propagate right wing ideological philosophy. We talk to Monica Sestito from Melbourne University student body about the Menzies Centre.
Sports-gate investigated here II People say the pork barreling out of the Federal Government, exemplarfied by the Sports rorts affair, is just par for the course in politics. Professor Anne Twomey explains why this is far from the point. On-Shore Gas Exploration Vic here II Cam Walker, from Friends of the Earth, outlines what the end of the ban on on-shore gas exploration in Victoria means.This is the Week That Was here II We had trouble bringing it to you over the air but podcast rules. Kevin Healy's round up of the weekAdani Update here II Andy Paine from Frontline Against Coal talks from the Adani site in Queensland.A voice from Hawaii here II Professor Haunani-Kay Trask, a first nations activist from Hawaii, recently died. But this statement made in 1990 on a talk show resounds throught the years to the present day. Magnificant.
Rally for Peace II as the Australian Government talks war with China this rally outside Victoria Market heard speeches about how crazy war really is.Cry the Trees II Film-maker Janet Hammond talks about her film Cry the Trees which exposes the sinful waste of old growth Jarrah and Karrie trees in South West Western Australia. screening infoThis is the Week II Kevin's back with his round-up of the weekWebb Dock Svitzer Rally II Svitzer, the largest towage firm in Australia is suppressing wages, has made local Geelong workers take forced redundancy and intends to fly in workers from other States to keep the Union out. A mass rally of Unions at Webb Dock listened to Christy Cain declare a national campaign against Svitzer on Friday 9th July.
Collingwood Community Gardener Rally II Report from the rally held calling for action agaisnt the closing of the Collingwood Community Garden by the Collingwood Community Farm Management.Raymond Noel Thomas Inquest media conference II Outside the coroners court after the end of the hearing into the death of first nations man Raymond Noel Thomas.OTW II Peter Davis talks with Neil from VMIAC- talking about lived experiences of people with mental illness and access to NDIS.Prisms of the People II Professor Hahnie Han from the John Hopkins University talks about her book Prisms of the Poeple looking at how grass roots organisations have been able to effect social change.
A Narrative of Denial II Peter Job talks to us about his new book that sifts through the Australian role in the Indonesian invasion and annexing of East Timor. The New International Bookshop will be holding an event on June 15th linkCollingwood Community Garden II The news that the Collingwood Community Gardeners were locked out of their plots recently has set the ball in motion for community action. We talk to Giles who has a plot about what is happening.OTW - NDIS II Peter Davis looks into what is happening for people with mental health issues under the NDIS scheme.The Week That Was II Kevin Healy runs thought some of the issues of the wek with a satire comb.Annual Wage Review II Don Sutherland talks to us about what is happening about the Annual Wage Review as it reaches the pointy end of the most important event for the lowest paid workers in Australia.
Charieties & Protest Laws II We speak to Bill Rowling from Civil Liberties Australia, talks to us about Federal Legislation that moves to silence protest by cracking down on Charities.Covid Safe Work Places II Grupreet a COVIDSAFE organiser at the Mirgrant Workers Centre talks about his experiences at work sites and how workers can get information about keeping covid safe at work.OTW: Social Security Rights Victoria II Part 2 in Peter Davis' look at what SSRV does and the complexities of the social security systemThe Week that Was II Kevin Healy dissects the week with satireUrban Megaproject Accountability II Dr Scott Hawken talks about Urban Megaprojects and how often they are touted as economic saviours but have little accountability once instituted often against local wishes. What are the pros and cons? Environmental Justice Atlas link
Willow Grove Green Banns II Suzette Meade from the North Parramatta Residents' Action Group talks about the fight for heritage site Willow Grove.#disruptlandforces II Greg Rolles talks from the perspective of an activist you stopped a tank at the Weapons Expo on in Brisbane until June 3.OTW II Peter Davis on Social Security The Week that Was II Kevin Healy breaks down the week.The Budget - Short Term Sweeteners Permanent Rip-offs II Ali Pennington from the Centre of Future Work gives an overview of the Federal Budget which will make your ears burn. She was the opening speaker at the recent LIFE Budget Reply event.
Sunbury Anti- toxic dump demo II Locals goes to the steps of Parliament to call for a stop to a toxic dump in Sunbury with a side order of political frenzy as Liberals see an opportunity to flip the next election. OTW Budget analysis II Duncan Graham gives his views on the Federal Budget.Julian Assange Tour II Jacob Grech from Friday Rave talks to us about the tour raising support for Julian AssuageThe Week That Was II Kevin dissects the week.LIFE Budget Response Event II Don Sutherland talks about the LIFE Campaign Budget Respnse event on Thursday 27th May at 7.30pm registration link
Anarchist Walk Melb II Joe Toscano takes us on a walk through Melbourne stopping at key places that talk to the role anarchists have played in our history.The Week That Was II Kevin rounds up the weekOver the Wall - Budget II Duncan analysis of the BudgetUnionist for Refugees Event II Jordan reports on the Unionist for Refugees BBQ just before May Day where he speaks to released refugees.
Melbourne for Wiki II John Montero talks about the defence of Julian AssaugeMyanmar Calling II May Day speaker outlining the people's fight in MyanmarProtest Native Forest Clearing II Sue McKinnon talks about the Kinglake-Healesville community work defending native forest.OTW II Duncan gives a great analysis of the upcoming BudgetThe Week that Was II Kevin rounds up the weekTeacher EBA Negotiations II General discussion of AEU eba negotiations.
Jordan reports on Thursday celebrations at Victorian Tades Hall leading up to May Day- The significance of May Day - Len Cooper, VTHC May Day Committee Secretary- Venezuelan update - Helen Wooley- Migrant Workers - Neslie GavanzoBendigo Celebrates May Day - Dave Fox This is the Week that WasIWW retrospective.
Tertiary Education Work Landscape in Focus - Nigerian Teachers Union II Speaking at the recent Marxism Conference 2021 Dr Olyshogue from the Nigerian Union of Teachers talks about their 9 month strike.Yarra Council refuses social housing - Friends of Public Housing II Friends of Public Housing supports the Greens councilors on Yarra Council who have refused the State Labor Governments overtures for social housing on public land. They say the fight is about not giving away public land to private developers and privately run 'social housing' empires. Wizard of Oz II Have you ever wondered about the political message contained in The Wzard of Oz? All is revealed. Fascinating.This is the Week that Was II Kevin Healy's take on the week.Incitement Charges Dropped - Chris Breen II Chris Breen from Refugees Action Collective has had his incitement case dropped. What are the implications for activists?
Tertiary Education Work Landscape in Focus: England II Marxist 2021 featured the New battlegrounds of class struggle: university workers fight back, with activists from Australia and around the world. Today we play the speech from Feyzi Ismail. Feyzi Ismail is a member of the University and College Union at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. In recent years union activists at SOAS have organised casual academics, campaigned successfully to reverse the outsourcing of cleaning and other support staff, and organised major strikes over pensions and job security.Yarra Council Update - Stephen Jolley II We talk to Stephen Jolley, independent Socialist councillor on the Yarra Council about the end to a social housing project in Yarra and the defeat of hikes to sports facilities fees to community sports clubs.This is the Week II Kevin is a Saturday morning indulgence - the week tied up.Chemicals in our Food Chain II Dr Matt Landos talks to us about the problem of regulation of chemicals in our food chain and why we should be worried about the regulator APVMA (the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority).
Kortex Dispute II Kath Larkin spoke at the recent Marxism Conference about the ground breaking strike lead by migrant women at the Kortex Factory Dispute in Melbourne in 1981.Over the Wall II Kathryn Wilkes from Say No to the Cashless Welfare Card This is the Week that was II Kevin is blistering hot this weeks round-up.National Wage Case II Don Sutherland gives us a look at the National Wages Review which establishes the wage rate for the lowest paid workers in Australia.
Eviction Moratorium Ends II Mad F* Bitch II OTW II This is the Week that Was II Voice from Myanmar II Adani's Connection to Myanmar militaryEviction Moratorium Ends II RAHU Rally held Sunday 28 March on Parliament steps on the last day of moratorium on evictions because of the covid pandemic. Mad F* Bitch II reflections on system aggression against women.Two pre-recorded pieces\1. Clip from Marxism session Inside Argentina’s abortion rights victory – fascinating response from audience member2. It's creative commons with attribution; written and performed by Kamala Sings; recorded by Alex Bainbridge for Green Left.Used at Brisbane celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Green Left (language warning)Over the Wall II Duncan talks with Kristen O'Connell at AUWU covering cover Jobmaker (the subsidy for under 35s), Job Agencies and the tiny increase to Jobseeker.This is the Week that Was II Kevin smashes the weekVoice from Myanmar II an exerpt from the Marxist Conference session on Myanmar, Thailand and Philippines. Just an excerpt with a voice from a student activist revealing what is at stake. Adani's Connection to Myanmar military II Andy Paine from Frontline Action On Coal Group on Adani’s connection to the Myanmar military.
X-Rebellion II Jordan reports on one of the events held over the last week to highlight the climate emergency by X-Rebellion. Participants explain why they are there on the streets.No Comment II a look at the exhibition on at the Nicholas Building in Melbourne. NO COMMENT is the first solo exhibition by artist, musician and theory by Bridget Chappell with exhibition design by Debris Facility. Jordan particularly looks at the high frequency equipment being used by Police to use sound to disperse protest.OTW II Duncan talks with Kristen O'Connelly from the AUWUThis is the Week that Was II Kevin wraps-up the week.IR Laws Reviewed II We talk to Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute.What happened in the Senate last week and what it means with some discussion on what needs to be done by workers for change?
Over the Wall II first part of Duncan's interview with Kirsten O'Connell (AUWU) about the changes to jobseeker, the jobseeker agencies and the Federal Government's agenda.Break the Poverty Machine II rallies were held around Australia as the Federal Government cuts jobseeker. We hear from Jay Coonan, National Operations Coordinator at AUWU and Jordy from Hospos Voice about the connection between the low dole, low pay and insecure work.Incitement Case Update II Update on the incitement charges against Chris Breen which is, after 3 hearings, now in the hands of the magistrate.Note: Young environmentalists have been charged with incitement over the Friday 2pm rally on State Library Steps.X-Rebellion March Actions II Rosalina from X-Rebellion talks about the upcoming actions and the purpose and work of X-Rebellion.
Jack Mundey Remembered II 3cr's Vivien Langford reports from the Sydney memorial for the late, great Unionist, Environmentalist and Communist Jack Mundey.International Women's Day Marked II Two of the grea speeches from the Melbourne IWD rally.Over the the Wall II Peter Davis talks to Kathryine Wilkes from the Say No Cashless Welfare Card Australia about the insideous Indue Card that fills the pockets of the rich private corporations running it and disenfranchises and improverishes the Australian citizens on social security. This is the Week that was II Kevin sums up the week.Australian Unemployed Workers Union II As we move to the cut to the Jobseeker rate we talk to members of the AUWU about their work for a just system for people on social security.McCormick's Dispute II fantastic job by Jordan reporting from the McCormick's picket line.
Over the Wall II Indue Cashless Welfare Card. Kathryn Wilkes from the No Cashless Welfare Card CampaignLessons from Occupy II Larissa Payne, Sydney Occupation activist. From MALS event looking at what can be learnt from the Occupy movement as we move into X Rebellion movement activism for the environment.McCormick Protected Action II Five year wage stagnation shuts down Aeroplane jelly production.McCormick Workers in Clayton protected industrial action of an indefinite stoppage at McCormick’s most important Australian facility started Friday. Andrew Giles, UWU organiser talks to us.Myanmar II Wai Wai Nu (Peace and Woman Rights Activist - founder of the Women’s peace network in Myanmar) talks about what is happening in Myanmar at a La Trobe Asia event.
Community Defence League II Jordan goes down to the CUDL community kitchen and filed this report.Merger of the Family Court II Nassim Arrage, CEO of Community Legal Centres, outlines the loss of the stand alone Family Court - a LNP Federal Government 'cost cutting measure'.Over the Wall II Robodebt dissected.This is the week that was II Kevin Healey sums up the week.Corporate Bludging II Don Sutherland rolls out the evidence of corporate handouts and leaning as Federal Government pushes ahead with cutting the dole.
Bernard Colleary Trial Update II Sr Susan Connelly gives us background and the present situation in the case that is being held behind closed doors at the behest of Attorney General Christian PorterArms Factory Picket II Margaret Pestorius from Wage War explains why Members of the Quaker and Catholic communities shut down the entrances of a Pinkenba weapons factory in Brisbane this week. Members of the Quaker and Catholic communities shut down the entrances of a Pinkenba weapons factory in Brisbane this week. Chris Breen Incitement Hearing Update II David Glanz (RAC) updates us on the second hearing of Chris Breen's incidment hearing at Melb Magristrates Court on Feb 10. Over The Wall II Duncan Graham talks with Josh Cullinan from RFFWU about the industrial relations laws that he LNP Federal Government is trying to use against Australian workers.Don Sutherland: Austerity Deadend Policy II With even the Reserve Bank concerned about the austerity budget Don talks about how cuts to Jobseeker and anti-worker IR laws dovetail to take Australia into potential disaster that needs to be pushed against.
Invasion Day Marshal Experience II Tom talks about his experience as a marshal at the recent massive Melbourne Invasion Day Rally.Save Lake Knox II Derryn Walsh talks about the community push back against Development Victoria's plan to remove the lake from the face of the earth.Gamestop II A critique of the Gamestop and what happens when working people push the levelers of the financial system.Refugee Demo @ Treasury Place II Samira talking about the need to support the people detained in Australian hotels under Border Force legislationThe White Girl II Tony Birch reads from his new book The White Girl as part of a Bookroom event auspiced by The Australian Palestine Advocacy Network.
So you want to be a Candidate? II Jordan dissects the experience of a canditate for local elections in Hume with Philip Di Biase.Invasion Day vox pops II We talk to people at the enormous Invasion Day rally in Melbourne on Jan 26th.Chris Breen incitement case II we go outside the Melbourne Magistrates Court to the support rally for Chris Breen in his contested inditement case brought against him because of car rally in April in support of refugees being held at the Mitra Hotel in Preston as the stay at home order was beginning during Covid.
Peter's Icecream Dispute II The workers at the Peter's Melbourne Plant took stop work action on Friday 21 Jan over cuts to casuals' hourly rates. We talk to UWU spokesperson Dave Harris.Melb City Use of By-laws to stop Protest? II The recent rally outside Treasury Place in support of Refugees detained at Park Hotel was threatened with the use of by-laws related to noise. MALS has expressed concern after two organisers were given citations for using a loud speaker to amplify their message. We speak with one of the organisers, Apsara Sabaratnam, about the Melbourne City Response.Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener Commemoration IIA Long View From The Left II Max Ogden chats to us about his new autobiography published by Bad Apple Press
Sue Bolton talks to us about the voting irregularities in the North West Ward of Moreland Council in recent local Government elections.Despatches from East Gippsland looks at frogs.Over the Wall - This week is strong as it has personal story of young person on cashless welfare card.This is the Week that Was.Dr Noah Bassil - Sudan's recent normalisation of relations with Israel leads to American politics.
Today we are going to hear from a local who witnessed the attack on the Djab Wurrung camp protecting the sacred trees near Ararat.We hear from Bob Broughton about the celebrations to mark the centenary of the Australian Communist Party, To access NSW Library event. To access Comrades publicationWe hear a little about Holloween from Dr Michael BarberazKevin's round up of the week.We finish with Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson giving an update on Julian Assanges extradition hearing.
This morning we're going to find out more about the new Citzen's report Inquiry into the Health of the Barka_Darling River & Menindee Lakes.We follow with a chat with Shirley Winton from IPAN and Spirit of Eureka about the Federal Defence Legislation Amendment (Enhancement of Defence Force Response to Emergence Bill 2020.Over the Wall continues it's investigation of the abhorrent Cashless Welfare Debit Card,Kevin ploughs through the week with satyreA chat with Don Sutherland reporting on the Living Incomes for Everyone's response to the Budget.
This week we hear from Behrooz Boochani who is now settled in New Zealand after 6 to 7 years held at Manus. He was speaking with his commissioning editor and writer Geordie Williamson at the 10th Sandy Duncanson Lecture put on by University of Tasmania as part of their Island of Ideas Series.We follow with a little of the online Westgate Memorial held on Thursday by Victoria Trades Hall,Over the Wall looks at the budget and follows with a look at the push to make the cashless welfare card national,Kevin Heally rounds up the week Isabelle Horton from Socialist Alternative Melbourne Uni branch gives a left wing critique of lifestyle politics.
Today we are going to look at the budget. Today we will go through some of the key points using a presentation given by Ali Pennington and Matt Grundnoff from a webinare put on by the Australia Institute.We will follow with two areas that missed out Aged Care and the environment Lloyd Williams from the Health Services Union will talk about Aged Care May House from the Australian Conservation Foundation gives us some idea how the big pollutors were given free kicks despite the Governments talk of a new transition economy.Kevin will round up the week.Andy Paine from Front Line Action on Coal gives us an update at the Adani Protest at the Carmichael Mine frontline
Today we honour the passing of two warriors of the feminist fight Susan Ryan the first female federal minister in Australia and architect of the sex discrimination Act and Helen Reddy who penned the song that goes down in history of a succinct statement of purpose I am woman. We’ll hear a piece from a speech Ryan gave to a Australian National University audience in the 1980’s about women and the political realm finishing with Reddy’s song. We hear from the East Gippsland Despatches crew, the next instalment of Over the Wall on what Tenants can do under covid pressure. Kevin rounds up the week and we’ll finish with a thorough round up of Australia’s role as the US shapes up against China from a piece from a recent IPAN seminar given by Macquarie Universities Vince Scappatura
The government made some announcements around a renewables lead recovery a couple of weeks ago so I caught up with Leigh Ewbank from Friends of the Earth to find out some particulars.On the same theme in a sort of way I spoke with Daniel Herborn about Ethical Superannuation what is meant by ethical and how it might work for the social good.We move on to Over the Wall where Peter Davis is looking at the Social Security Rights Network's Disability Support Pension HELP webpage service.Covid doesn't mean the US has ceased it's sanctions on Venezeula and we have a fascinating update on the situation.We finish with exerpts from a MEAA webinar dealing with the first week for Julian Assange in a London court where the US is seeking an extradiction order,
We open the show with a chat I had with Cam from Yeah Nah Pasaran on 3cr about this Freedom Day protest and I follow this with a discussion put on recently by MALS - Melbourne Activist Legal Support which is one of their webinars bringing the law to the Public during Victorian Law Week 2020. The theme Protest, Repression, and the Law.Peter Davis is back with Over the Wall,Kevin Healy wraps up the weekThen a piece from Vivien Langford from our Zero Emmissions Community program on Mondays at 5.30 who is speaking to Dan Morgan from up near Bega about cultural burning.
Today we start with a look at food security. The Leap is working on a project it calls The People's Bailout an approach that challenges corporate control of people's lives and survival. They have food supply in their sights at their most recent webinaire.Over the Wall is back looking at Robodebt and Disability.We follow this with a word from the East Gippsland Dispatches,Kevin wraps up the weekWe'll hear a few informed opinions about Australia China relations from Professor Jane Golley from the Camberra based which looks at China's place in the world was chatting wiht the Australia Institute's Alan Behm
Today we talk to Liz Ross about her new book Stuff the Accord Pay Up published by independent publisher Interventions.Over the Wall looking is back today talking about how non-residents are facing the crises during pandemic Australia.Also back is Kevin Healy thank goodness. Kevin is well enough to put the boot in as he covers the week.We are going to go out with exerpts from an chat between United Nations Chief Economist and Assistant Secretary-General of Economic Development Elliott Harris in conversation with Richie Merzian from the Australia Institute.
First up we hear why voting in your local council elections could be a winning strategy for your communities future.We hear from some voices that are often silenced supporting the Living Incomes for Everyone campaign.We hear the second installment from a deer hunter in East Gippsland dispatches. A word from our first female Prime Minister on women in leadership roles.Finally we hear from Dave Kerin from Earth Worker on his vision for a better future for workers.
Today I wanted to give you a taste with a powerful speech from Tony McAvoy and an update from Thalia Anthony on the outcome of the investigation into the horrors at Donvale Youth Detention Centre in the Norhtern Territory reminincent of Arbu GrabiWe follow up with a word from a Melbourne man of Sudanese descent that shows that racism is a scourge in the Australian which needs to be put to bed.Kevin will give a view on the week and we then go to regular Dan Sutherland, Don is a campaigner and formerly the Chief Industrial Officer at the AMWU. I have been following the several plans coming from a variety of areas of the political landscape about the future of works after covid and the possible role of manufacturing despite the ongoing snouts in trough mantra of free trade economics that the Federal Government and the broader business community are love childs of. I really wanted to know how the interests of working Australian's could actually have a place at the table. And the consoment campaginer Don Sutherland actually had something to think about to raise hope. But that's for the last half hour. First an important message from the station.
Today we will hear some of Bernard Colleary's words from the Liberty Victoria's Voltaire Awards,Humphrey McQueen who was a featured speaker at the recent launch of the LIFE Campaign Living Incomes for Everyone,Kevin Healy sums up the week Alison Pennington senior economist at the Centre for Future Work suggests the opportunities for a unionized workforce coming out of covid in opposition to the lame business lead recovery on offer from the Federal Government whipped on by the self whorshipping business class.
First up Professor Jenny Hockey and the Palace Papers the letters of Sir John Kerr who was the public face of the removal of the Whitlam Government in 1975.We follow with what must be the speech of the week from Eileen Darley at the launch of LIFE Living Incomes for Everyone.We hear from East Gippsland about deer hunting.Kevin Healey rounds up the week.We finish with a chat with former industrial officer Tony Evans on his views about Australia's economic future and where the Government thinks workers fit.
Hope Mathumbu who is a nurse working on the front line of covid testing. We will hear from her first.We follow up with an exert from a recent webinar from the Australia Institute about Treaty & Sovereignty to celebrate National NAIDOC week.We follow up with a chat with Kath Larkin, a Victorian Socialist member, about her upcoming push to be Lord Mayor of Melbourne.Kevin Healy gives a run down of the week andWe end with a chat with Andrew Fowler about his updated book The most dangerous man in the world: Julian Assange and Wilileaks' Fight for Freedom. printed by Melbourne University Press.
- Flemington Flats residents speak out about the hard lock down without notice placed on their homes and themselves. block who spoke up on zoom arranged by the Victorian Socialist this week.-Today we hear a message from people in the Northern Territory on the 13 anniversary of the Northern Territory intervention.- 7th despatch from East Gippsland.- Jacob Grech from 3cr's A Friday Rave has a word outside the American Consulate here in Melbourne on Julian Assange's 49th birthday lest we forget.- Kevin Healy rounds up the week with This is the Week- we finish up with a sobering word from Clinton Fernandez who was part of the Spirit of Eureka webinaire investigating Australian dependence on America especially with the increase in sabre rattling in relation to China.
Australia's Dependence on US II Dr Margaret Beavis discussing Australia's need for an independent defence strategyBatman & Me & D'art II We move to some films coming on at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival which started on Tuesday and runs online to July 15. Both talk about collectors one a working class collector Batman and Me by Michael Wayne and the other D'Art by Karl Von Moller. This is the Week II Kevin wraps up the weekLiving Incomes 4 Everyone II Don Sutherland joins us to tell us about what's happening with the LIFE liveable incomes for everyone campaign.
Today we hear from a new coalition calling for Living Incomes for Everyone they will be launching their national campaign to retain the Job Seeker payment and much much more after the covid crisis has receded. We follow up with a chat with filmmaker Judith Ehrlich about her film The boys that said no about to be screened at the upcoming Melbourne documentary film festival, we hear from our friends in East Gippsland with a sixth despatch from the east of the state, Kevin Healey takes us throught the week and we finish with a chat with Noah Bassil about the significance of toppling statues of people who represent past and present oppression.
- We hear from Bernard Collaery who was featured on a recent Search Foundation webinaire. Bernard gave Solidarity Breakfast an interview about his book Oil Under Troubled Waters - Australia's Timor Sea Intrigue. It's published by Melbourne University Press and is available throught the New International Bookshop.This time Bernard had just come back from the secret court hearings being held in Canberra where he is being tried for revealing information the Federal Government deems to be against Australia's security interests. This discussion has some fascinating background to Australia's foreign affairs role in our region and gives a first hand account of the tremulous moment Australia's democracy is in at this moment.- We hear from Helen Haines, independent member for Indi, about the very recent attempt by the crossbench to force the issue of a Federal ICAC bill to root out corruption at a Federal government level. The Federal Government fell back on a gag order to stop proceedings.- Kevin will give us an incisive round up of the week- We finish with a call for the release of seven West Papuan's threated with up to 17 years jail by the Indonesians for treason-related charges after their involvement in protests condemning racism last August.
It has been a momentous time not only with covid-19 restrictions easing but massive rallies across the country, cities as well as provinical towns, in support of Black Lives Matter. Tilde Joy part of our Stick Together Team was able to give us access to material from the end of the Melbourne event that gives a real sense of the size and emotion of the rally. It includes voices of the families of some of the first nations people who never came back from police custody alive and ends with an extremely sobering analysis of Australian society by Moz a refugee who spoke to the rally by phone from the Mantra Hotel in Preston. We'll hear the monologue by Meyne Wyatt #Q&A monologue from his play City of Gold which stirred things up on this weeks Q & A on the ABC focusing on local issues and Black Lives Matter- The fifth dispatch from our friends from Googerah East Gippsland produced by Fiona Jude as they weather the aftermath of the fires last summer .- This is the Week that Was a tastey tangy bite from Kevin as he sums up the week- We go to a Darebin Council meeting following up the latest on the fate of the Preston Market- Maz from the save our scene talks to us about their campaign calling for Government assistance to save iconic live music venues feeling the pinch with covid-19.
- A reflection on the not so United States and Black Lives Matter with a word from Thomas Mayor, writer activist and Unionist National Indigeous officer for the Marinetime Union of Australia.- Ann Davies from Fair Go For Pensioners who outlines what they see as the key issues as we go out of the Covid 19 stay at home. - Environmental defenders up at Warbuton are calling for help to defend Big Pat's Creek from logging and Kevin Healey has a round up of the week that will cause constenation. - Michelle O'Neil, President of the ACTU on a jobs garantee- Robyn Murphy who tells the story of The Women of Steel.
First up we go down to Gippsland stopping at Morewell for a word with Wendy Farmer from Voices of the Valley to talk about the end of the Hazelwood power station but more particularly the end of the court cases against the companies behind the run away fire and its affects in 2014 that burned for 45 days and still affects residents today.We hear from the far North East of the State with the fourth Despatch from our friends in Goongerah East Gippsland.We move closer to home with the fight brewing over the threatened Preston Market, Darebin Councillor Gaetano Greco talks about his concerns calling on people to come to the next council meeting on June 9th at Preston Town Hall at 6 pm if they too are concerned.A friendly word from Port Philip Council which is offering Artist Arts Rescue Package to help art workers throught covid.Kevin dishes it out with a week to rememberDon Sutherland assures us that Sally McManus from the ACTU has not moved to the dark side with the LNP's carry-on about a second accord. If the last item sent a shiver up your spine lets calm ourselves with a bit of Kutcher Edwards to celebrate Reconciliation Week.
News round up II Add your name to the petition asking the Energy Minister to commit to a renewably-powered economic recovery, not a gas-fired one >LinkMojo Film Festival II To celebrate World Schizophrenia Day, on Sunday 24th May, a group of Melbourne filmmakers and artists are holding their annual pride film festival online. Kate Wheller, Executive Officer, Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic) talks about the work they are doing supporting low income families deal with the cost of public education. Why isn't it free? She also talks about the Giving Tuesday Australia Campaign which gives the opportunity to support community initiatives support ingthe fabics of our lives.Kevin Healey unwinds the week in This the Week That WasDr Noah Bassil returns to reflect on the new world of covid.
We start this morning with a chat with Alexander Dunlap about his article End the green delusions: industrial scale -renewable energy is fossil fuel plus.Followup with a critque of his article and the film Planet of the Humans by a fellow 3cr broadcaster from Friday Breakfast Zane Alcorn.In the final half hour of the program we actually will return to these issues but from a particularly Australian perspective with a word from Kate Lee from Apheda - Union Aid Abroad and Trevor Gaul - National Policy Research Officer for the Electrial Trade Union. They were part of a zoom forum co-hosted by the Search Foundation starring Professor Sean Sweeney called Energy Democracy and Energy Ownership in the context of the Corona Crisis and are part of an international group called Trade Unions for Energy Democracry.
Today we hear from:the Refugee Action Collective/Tax Justice Australia /Despatches from East Gippsland honours Deb Foskey /This is the Week that Was/ Don Sutherland & workers role in kick starting manufacturing in Australia
Today we are going to swim in history. And the reason I am taking this tack this morning is because all week in covid stay at home I have been worrying over how we deal with the issues of inequality and climate degradation after covid when clearly the strong arm of big business influence on Government is in the ascendancy.Reading Dr Liam Byrne's new book Becoming John Curtin and James Scullin the making of the modern labor party I found some surprising ideas from the past not least that the dominancy of monopoly power was not new nor the tight hand of grasping business dressed up as the central power in society. So first up we focus on Curtin and Scullin. We follow that with the moraoturium because it isn't everyday that the people win on such a scale and as Humphrey McQueen reminds us in our final piece for the morning May 8th is the anniversary of the Moraturium and I thought we should hear that faboulous Eureka Dinner speech given by Joan Coxsedge our local Bodicea.
Unemployed during Covid II Trevor Hendly was made unemployed when the general closure of businesses took place at the beginning of the Covid-19 shut down. He gives us a look at what his life is like despite the Federal Government announcements concerning jobkeeper and jobseeker.ideas for a better future IIHealing Haiku II a second despactch from East Gippsland community of Googenrah - fire affected and covid-19 closed the community lights a hopeful flame with poetry.The Week II Kevin tosses around the facts of the week into some sort of order.Save the Tarkine online rally II even thought Australia is dealing with covid Governments and business are still focused on future environment depletion as a profit source. Unbelievable as it might seem the Tarkine in Tasmania is slated for destruction. A 2000 strong zoom rally on April 8 begs to differ.
- Zero Waste no incinerators - Dr Paul Connett- East Gippsland report (Goongerah CRC) after the fires and the road to healing in troubled times- Chris Breen (Refugee Action Collective - Victoria) on the Police action against car protest for Refugees - UWU discussion paper putting workers at centre of covid-19 response
- Gillian Blair, former Greens Candidate in the Western District of Victoria talks on-shore gas drilling and Covid-19.- Bevan Ramsden from Independant Peaceful Australia Network talks about the IPAN support for the United Nations call for the cessation of war during pandemic- Sue Bolton, Moreland Concillor, talks about a council response to covid-19 and issues of democracy.- Kevin bags the week in This is the Week that Was- Dr Noah Bassil gives a view on the new world order.
News wrap-up- Robert Car talks about the May 1 Movement and their action last week in Sydney in support of 180 Ferry workers stood down- Peter Curtis talks about what the Australian Education Union (AEU) have been doing to protect teachers during the covid-19 shut down in Canberra- Matt Kunkel from the Migrant Workers Centre talks about why the Federal Government needs to include all workers in recent wages Subsidy plan. He is calling on people to pressure politicians to vote accordingly on Wednesday when the system is to be voted on.- Kevin dissects the week- Emma Dawson from Per Capita reflects on what is happening and what could happen for a better Australian future.
Solidarity Breakfast 28-03-2020- The crisis at Centrelink we speak with Ollie from Australian Unemployed Workers Union on why MyGov was always going to crash as unemployment is tipped at 15% as a result of mass sackings with Covid-19.- Explosive new information about the helium bonanaza in the Timor Sea that is feeding the pockets of Multi Nationals. Another part of the fraught negoiations saga between Australia and Timor Leste in the exploitation of the petroluem resources on the continental shelf. Bernard Collaery talks about his new book Oil Under Troubled Water.- Kevin Healy wraps up and exposes the week.- Federal Government report card in the first week of Covid-19 lock down from a Communist lens. We speak to Don Sutherland.
Climate Angels in court II The Climate Guardians who were staging a quiet lunch time vigil outside the Herald & Weekly Times building last year are being taken to court for trepass and besetting a building. We talk to Deborah Hart.On shore Gas Drilling II The Victorian Government has announced the introduction of legislation to allow on-shore gas drilling ending the hard fought for moratoruim. We talk to Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth.This is the Week that Was IINational Wages Case II We talk with Don Sutherland about the ACTU push for two weeks paid leave because of Covid - 19 virus and how the National Wage Case has been obscured because of the virus.
7.30 amRefugee Action collective Victoria's Marg Sinclair speaks to us about the Refugees from Manus and Nauru who arriving through the Medivac legislation for medical treatment have been kept stranded in hotels for months.7.50 over the WallNo Cashless Welfare Card8.00Samantha Ratnam leader of the Victorian Greens talks about the Senate inquiry into homelessness and why when Labor's Tim Pallas says they are not selling off Public Housing a large dose of salt is required ---8.20this is the week that was----8.30anniversary of Easter Rebellion Jake Gallagher from The Connolly Association outlines the celebrations to be held on April 11 at noon at the Melbourne Central Cementary. There will be celebration of important figures in Irish struggle now buried at the cementary as well as a tableau with outfitted players.
toxic dump wyndham II No way says residence and the Council. Check out the report from recent rally in WerribeeCashless Welfare II Over the Wall talks with Kathyrn from no cashless welfare debit card australia about this attack on social security. This is a series so tune in next week for more.AIDC welcome to country II Last week the Australian International Documentary Conference was held at the State Library. The Welcome to country is an eyeopener.This is the week that was II Anti Religious Discrimination Bill Rally II at the rally against the Religious Discrimination Bill Senator Janet Rice reports on parliament and what you can do to get it rejected.A cracking IWD Speech 2020 II Margrite Windschish's speech at the IWD rally 2020 in Melbourne wins the best speech of the day and is a cracking call to solidarity.
The Climate Summit Report II Exerpts from the recent Climate Summit with Adam Bandt's opening speech, a word from David Spratt, some legal perspectives from Elaine Johnson & Nicole Rogers and some views from participants.Schools Out II report from youth climate activists including an update on the Jbap Wurrung tent protest protecting the sacred trees.This is the Week that Was IINoah Bassil II on the death of Murbarak
Palestine II 3cr broadcaster Kay Wennagel gives an eye witness account of Palestine today.Julian Assange II Joan Coxesedge speaks at the rally in support of Julian Assange before the English hearing into his possible extradiction to US for exposing US war crimesOrganising Wage Theft II Duncan Graham for Over the Wall speaks with RFFWU's Josh Cullinan on the campaign being waged by business to make workers' struggle for better pay and conditions illegal.In My Blood It Runs II filmmaker Maya Newell talks about her film which takes us on a journey through the eyes of a 10 year old first nation's boy.This is the Week that Was II Kevin Healy sums up the week.Women's Wages II Don Sutherland talks about women's wages in the context of the upcoming annual wages review.
Global Unity Movement II Hanna from GUM explains what it is about and invites you to participate in the movement which brings all issues onto the table.Over the Wall II Peter Davis talks to the Community Legal Centres Australia (nclca) for people affected by Bushfires who are on centrelink payments.Travel ban & Migrant Workers II Matt Kunkell from the Mirgant Workers Centre explains how the travel ban around Coronavirus is unfairly affecting mirgant workers and those on temporary visas. He also talks to the affects of fall of the celebrity chefs' empires and how wage theft and loss of sponsors is a huge burden for these workers who represent 10% of Australia's workforce.Logging the Tarkine II Scott Jordan from the Bob Brown Foundation talks about the battle for the Tarkine going on right now.West Papua & the Indonesian Free Trade Deal with Australia II demonstrators for a Free West Papua outside Federal Parliament last week while the Indonesian President talked trade inside.
James Dunn Tribute II "James Dunn,who died on 31 January at the age of 92, was a diplomat. intelligence officer, soldeier, researcher for the Parliamentary Library, writer and human rights activist. Over a long and versatile career, his most signifivant achievement is the cruscial role he played in campaigning for the rights of the Timorese people under Indonesian occupation and bringing their plight to the attention of the world." - Dr Peter JobOver the Wall II Duncan Graham talks with RFFWU secretary Josh Cullinan on negotiations with Woolworths and McDonalds.NSW climate protesters outside court II Before Christmas children took their climate protest outside the PM's house in Sydney. The police came in riot gear and arrested adults using new move on laws. David Shoebridge, Greens MP was arrested. He talks to Vivien Langford from 3cr's BZE community program outside the court on the second appearance over the matter.Zine Fair II It is the 10th year for the fabulous Sticky Institute Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair over this weekend at the Meat Market in North Melbourne. We get to speak to one of their international guests Cindy Crabb.Workers & climate II We talk with Don Sutherland about how climate is affecting workers, the issue of workers' need to have control of their own safety and if not bringing employer's to account, also with new leadership how the Greens may affect the Labor vote.
Rally for Life II the rally brought people from across Victoria who have dedicated lifetimes to protecting the natural world in their part of it. On the steps of Parliament they gathered to insist on the legislation that protects forests, beaches, rivers from greed and unsustainable practises. Schools Out II Episode 5 in the show that puts young voices to air on climate. Today they talk to a front line activist. Stick It To the Man II Iain McIntyre talks about the book he has coedited about pulp fictions role in social change. Great book with a launch at the Old Bar, Fitzroy Dec 3rd 6.30 pm.The Week that Was II Spirit of Eureka II Dirk from the Spirit of Eureka commitee gave a rousing speech to open the 165 year Commeration Dinner to celebrate the Eureka Stockade.
XR Unions II Monday 16 Nov 6.30 Workers4climateJustice Public Forum Victoria Trades HallSchools Out II episode 4 in the environmental program from the High School CollectiveBHP AGM Report II Anthony Amiss from RainForest Action Group went to the BHP AGM last week to ask some spikey questions about BHP's role in on-going indigenous land theft and environmental degeration. His mic was cut off. Two other speakers one from WA asking questions about the toxic dust covering his house and his neighbours in a communtiy in WA had their mics cut off. BHP is being green washed in the main stream media. Listen for an update.this is the week that wasNSW Firey II We hear from Darren who is fighting the fires in NSW at the moment who is calling on politicans to take climate change measures to fire safe the State and cut the cuts to funding for those fighting the fires.Slut Walk II Saturday 1pm Victoria State Library
WIMDOI Conference II Sydney Woolworths' Warehouse Dispute II Spirit of Eureka Dinner II The week that Was II Ensuring Integrity Bill II
IMARC report II two part report Monday and Wednesday after the police attacked the peaceful protestors who were there to slate home the climate criminals at this years Mining and Resources Conference at the Melbourne convention Centre. First part opens the show the second part in the last half hour.Strappers the forgotten workers II With the glamour of the racing week we highlight the need for strappers to gain better working conditions.this the week that was II Think global act local forum II we speak to George Alexandrou who has help to organise this event as an educational and networking event around important social issues.
Union Solidarity Conference II opening words about what the situation is now industrially in Australia and some suggestions about what to do about it.Public land for elite Rugby Stadium II we learn from the Broadmeadows Progress Association how their public land is being lost through deals made by Council with local consent.this the week that wasForeign Affairs and Australia's role in the American stand-off II Vince Scappatura talking at the most recent IPAN conference in Darwin.
West Gate Commemoration II Marcus brings us a report of the 49th Commenoration of the collapse of the West Gate Bridge in 1970 which ultimately claimed 36 lives and severely injured 18.Out of School II climate action magazine brought to you by the Out of School Collective Fair Go for Pensioners II Anne Davies talks to us about the issues confronting pensionersThe week that Was II Kevin Healy sums up the weekThe Kashmir situation II Ishkar gives us a first hand account of the the concerns of Kashmiri people now under marshal law called by the Indian Government.RBTU rally for rights II Rail Bus and Tram Union members rallied outside Flinders St station on Thursday to raise the issues that Metro refuses to deal with during the present eba negotiations.
extinction rebellion update II We talk to Michael and Max preparing for a 'nudie run' throught Melbourne on the sixth day of a week of global action for the environment.DECC II Darebin Ethnic Communities Council has been doing ground breaking work supporting the ethnic communities in the Darebin area and feel it as an insult that the funding for an admin officer that keeps the DECC ticking over has been withdrawn by the local Council. We talk to Sofia from DEEC.Peter Norman Day II we were there on the annual meeting outside Melbourne Town Hall to remember the man who came second in a running race and first in fighting for human rights.Over the Wall II Duncan Graham talks about the fighting union the Retail, Fast Food, Workers Union (RFFWU).This is the week that was IITurkey's 'safe zone' II Dr Noah Bassil joins us to talk about Turkey's incursion into Kurdish territory in northern Sryia posing as a force to create a 'safe zone'.
The PUSH II The PUSH organising and educating to build a united front against fascism. We talk to Debbie Brennan from Radical Women about the upcoming 'secret' concert in Melbourne on Oct 12, featuring avowedly fascist Bands. The PUSH has views about how to tackle these types of 'cultural' events.Schools Out Climate Update II School's Out is a segment where teenagers speak ab out the School Strike movement and their thougts about climate change. This week the presenter is George Dogaris who goes to the Sept 20th Climate Rally.West Gate Bridge Disaster Commemoration II Tom Watson gives an eye witness account of the disaster and encourages people to come to the 49th commeration under the bridge on High st and Douglas Pde., Spotswood at 10 to 12 on Tuesday Oct 15th.Djab Wurrung Sacred Trees Update IIUnion affect on Labor Conference II We talk to Don Sutherland about what affect Union Delegates to Labor Conference can have on the Party's platform
Public Housing Vigil II Voices from the streets as the Vigil for Public Housing continued on the steps of Victoria Parliament during the AFL Premiere Parade on 27-9-2019International Day of Peace & Climate Action II two voices from the IPAN rally at Federation Square Melbourne to mark International Day of PeaceWest Papua Report II We speak with to Ronnie Kareni on an up-to-date account of what is going on and what we can do.this is the week that was IIHumphrey McQueen on Uber II fantastice analysis of the business plan and promotional plan that has people believing that Uber is something other than a pseudo ponzi scheme. Humphrey asks where to now?
Global Day of Climate Action II sound snippets from the Melbourne rallyWest Papua Update II O'Neil from Free West Papua movement spoke outside the Tanya Dae Inquest in solidarity with his first nations compatriots.Future Histories with Lizzie O'Shea II Lawyer academic Lizzie O'Shea talks about the themes in her new book Future Histories: What Ada Lovelace, Tom Paine, and the Paris Commune Can Teach Us About Digital TechnologyTransport Workers Union update II John Berger from the TWU gives us an overview of some of the campaigns affecting its' membersFair Go For Pensioners on Newstart II John Speight gives us a view on the FGFP campaign to raise Newstart.This is the week that was II Kevin Healy sums up the weekVince Emmanuel on the State of the US II US activist Vince Emmanuel gives us some insight into the Presidential race, the temperature of the people and what it's like on the ground in the US at the moment.
Djab Wurrung Rally II Voices from the Rally held on Victoria Parliament steps on Tuesday 10-9-2019 to highlight that the destruction of the scared birthing trees on the highway between Arrat and Stawell is putting Treaty at risk.Mates in Construction II Suicide prevention week and we focus on the efforts being made to bring down the high rate of Construction deaths by suicide.This is the Week that WasDoes Council Care II Robyn Vote, resident of Darebin, talks about the citizen campaign to force their Council to relook at outsourcing Age Care Services once the Federal Government withdraws funding.
Coolaroo rally II Live recording of rally from our reporter Marcus HarringtonSave Knox Lake II Richard Faragher explains why citzens of Knox are rallying to defend Knox Lake in the North Eastern suburbsBreak away Ambos Union II Danny Hill the secretary of the Victorian Ambulance Union explains why the newest Union went it's own way rather than joining the United Voice and NUW amalgamation.This is the Week that was II Kevin Healy rounds up the week.Neoliberalism & identity politics II Dr. Noah Bassil talks about the research he is starting about the affects on human self identification throught the neoliberal project of dispossession.
Coolaroo Community protest rally II this Saturday 10.30am outside Glass Recovery Services, 82-89 Maffra St, Coolaroo “the amount of flammable waste and lack of adequate fire protection are “a matter of lie and death” (Hume city officer the Age 22 Aug 19)The Witness K trial II Sister Susan Connolly explains the issues behind the Witness K trial, why we should be worried for our democracy and how his supporters have been working to keep these issues in the public lens.This is the Week that Was II Kevin Healy's round up of the key political happenings of the week from a human perspective.Humphrey McQueen talks about AI II Humphrey McQueen unpicks some of the propaganda around AI including the type of information that is being given to Labor politicians, posing as well researched reports with one agenda.
Adani Protest Camp report II Bec Horridge from 3cr Earth Matters reports from the Adani Protest Camp in Queensland.The John Cummins Legacy II Di Cummings talks about the upcoming John Cummins Victorian Union Awards Night coming up on August 30th and about John Cummings role as an inspirational leader in the Union moverment.this is the week that was IIJust transition and the Aug 20 rally for climate II Don Sutherland floats the idea of a work lead, democaratic approach to the transition from fossil fuels.
Wage theft solution II Alex White from UnionsACT talks about a plan to use the ACT Industrial Magistrates Court to be a quick way to give workers access to the wages they have lost through wage theft.James Connolly Ass. Rally II Rally to bring English complicity in the maintenance of the partition in Ireland to the attention of the public held on Saturday 17/8 on State Library steps in Melbourne.Unions fighting for fair II Will Stracke, Assistant Secretary at Victoria Trades Hall, speaks at the Fair Go For Pensioners Conference about neoliberalism and what the Union movement can do to even up the odds. This is the Week that was II Djab Wurrung II Police ar coming Aug 22 to try and remove the camps protecting the sacred birthing trees outside Ararat on Djab Wurrung land. There is a call out for supporters to help defend the trees.Moreland ride in & die in II Extinction Rebellion is taking their message to Brunswick stopping traffic on Sydney Rd.
Homelessness Week II we speak to Zoe from the Roomination's Crew about how homelessness is a year round affair and public housing is the answerIPAN on peace II Shirley Winton speaks at the recent Fair Go For Pensioners conferenceWaste in the North of Melbourne II Sheridon from the Broadmeadows Progress Association speaks frankly about the waste management crisis in her area as the SKM class action finishes and a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into waste management is under way.this is the week that wasDoes Victoria need fracking? II We talk to Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth (FOE) about the campaign by the fossil fuel industry and their allies the Federal Government & conservative media outlets in the main stream are pushing the fracking message to remove the Victorian moratorium on fracking due to be reviewed in 2020. What is the truth behind the high prices we are paying for gas?
Aust - Cuban Ambassador II The Aust Cuban Ambassador spoke at Melbourne celebrations for the 66th year since the start of the Cuban revolution. He talks about the situation now since Trump's US embargo on Cuban has been reestablished.Fiona Scott Norman gives a comic serve IIPeter Arndt on West Papua II West Papuan solidarity update with information about the ULMWP and the upcoming Pacific Island Forum.this is the week that was IIThe other 'c' word with Humphrey McQueen II Humhrey argues that conservatives can be turned.
Save Footscray Park: angry Maribrinong residents were shut out of a council meeting discussing the handing over of parts of Footscray Park to the second riches sports club in Australia for a private soccer academy. Djab Wurrung sacred trees: a snap action outside the VicRoads offices in Melbourne brings the fight for the sacred birthing trees on the Western Highway outside modern day Ararat to the city. The local Aboriginal people call on others to come to help out at the three camps that have been set up to protect the trees from destruction.This is the week that was Dr Noah Bassil talks about the latest developments in Sudan
Anti-fascist found guilty of affray II Peir Moro talks about his recent court case resulting from his suffering an assault at the hands of fascists on the night of a demonstration against Milo Yiannopoulos on December 4, 2017 at the foot of the Kensington flats. Shockingly Pier from found guilty of affray, assault (2) and rioting with his defense of self defence not accepted. He was fined $2,000 without conviction.This seems to reflect the current government's widing the definition of crimes such as affray.They have given direction to Magistrates and Judges to be stricter in their interpretations.This means Pier could be found not guilty of assault, but still found guilty of affray by being part of a melee and/or by my actions 'frightening' people.If people would like to support Pier, and other activists in similar circumstances, you can make a donation to either the:Solidarity and Defence Fund - Australiahttps://solidaritydefence.wordpress.com/donate-support/https://www.facebook.com/solidaritydefencefund/The International Anti-Fascist Defence Fundhttps://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/about-2/Protect Conserve Defend II Steve Amiss filmmaker talks about the Sea Sheperd film that takes us to Antartica and a sea battle with Japanese whalers. Opens Nova July 25thFGFP conference report II Lew Wheeler looks at the recent conference and the positive outcomes.this is the week that was IILooby II Keith Looby is represented in all the major gallery collections in Australia but now a days they keep his paintings in storage. A new film delves into Kieths art and how the mainstream art world decides what we get to see. Looby, a film by Sean Murphy, is showing at the Melbourne Documentar Film Festival at 2pm Saturday July 27 at 2pm.Sundanese voice II Akuol Garang talks about her experinces as a refugee, how asylum has changed in Australia and her focus as an educator at the Asylum Resource Centre.
Forge in Fire a memorial to 2009 Victorian Fires II Andrew Garton talks about his film Forged in Fire screening in the upcoming Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (Mdff) July 19 - 30 at Nova Cinema & Backlot Studios.Aged Care Under the microscope II Rhonda Heel from COTA outlines some of the findings of the recent Royal Commission into Aged Care at the Fair Go For Pensioners Conference (FGFP).DP World Dispute II Marcus Harrington brings us a report from the Victorian Picket line for what is a national dispute around future of work on the wharves.this is the week that was IIDon Sutherland the Green New Deal & Unions II
Free Julian Assange II Demonstration on steps of State Library marking Julian's 48th birthdayQueensland Mine Fatalities II Steve Smyth Disrict President CFMEU Mining and Energy Division Queensland talks to us about recent spate of fatalies in mining in Queensland coal.This is the week that was IIIsrael Folau by Humphrey McQueen II Humphrey thinks a workers rights to speak up rather than Folau's reactionary views are what should concentrate people's attention.
'Waste to Energy' or 'Waste of Energy' - Incinerator plants as a solution to waste management.Public Housing Vigil report IINew Citizen War on Waste Action Coalition II The chemical fires in the Northern Suburbs and the devastation of the creeks in the Western suburbs have been the impetus for a new citizen's coalition to bring waste management to centre stage in Victoria.This is the Week that was IIDr Noah Bassil on the US & Iran II Noah is back giving us an incisive look at what is motivating US foreign policy when it comes to Iran.
Radiothon time when Solidarity Breakfast must raise $2,500 to help 3cr Community Radio stay on air for another year. We have to thank all our listerner friends for the rist $900 we have raised. To add to the tally just drop in or ring or go on line and press donate online at the top of the page to go to solidarity breakfast's crowdraiser page. Watch out for news of a forum around the issue of chemical waste storage in our cities as a Solidarity Breakfast fund raiser.
We report on the Federation Square commeration of Mabo Day June 3.We go back to Bernie Constable from the Shearers Union for a chat about the presnet day issues for shearers and their Union.Humphrey McQueen talks Australian Republic.
How Labour Built Neoliberalism: Australia's Accord, the Labour Movement and the Neoliberal Project.Fighting Facists Successfully: a report from the USAthis is the week that wasDon Sutherland talks about the recent Australian Federal Election
Behrouz Boochani: live link at Marxism 2019 to Manus with followup speech on refugee rights by session convenor Liam Ward.10 years after Tamil Genocide Sri Lanka: report by Rebecca from the steps of Victorian State Library to mark the anniversary of Sri Lankan Government murder of Tamil civialians. Fair Go for Pensioners: Joe Montero gives a perspective on the election and a reminder of their upcoming Conference iview Call Centre Staff speak out about NUW Union Delegate suspension and upcoming event to launch new newsletter to keep call centres workers connected.
On the fifty year anniversary of the general strike in support of Clarrie O'Shea, RBTU official, Humphrey McQueen gives us a background to events before the official celebrations on May 15thThis is the Week that wasTen years after the genocide in Sri Lanka - Tamils speak.
Jono La Nauze, CEO of Environment Victoria, blows the whistle on AGL as it tries to water down our environment laws which will allow it to destroy the Western Port waters for a Massive Gas Import Terminal.Bruises gives us a Sail4Justice updateMarcus Harrington gives us a break down of the new Labour Hire Laws that have just come in in Victoria.This is the Week that WasFred Fuentes gives us a Venezuelan Update.
Helen Razer leads a discussion about why we should stand in support of Julian Assange at Marxism 2019Marcus Harrington comes in to talk about the problem of waste and chemical fires in the Northern and Western suburbs of MelbourneThis is the week that wasBen Hellier's talk from Marxism 2019 on 10 years after the war in Sri Lanka.
Vic Socialist Fed Election Campaign Launch Speech II featuring Jerome Small's impassioned and impressive speech following the Campbellfield fire that is in the electorate he is aiming to represent.West Papua Update II This is the Week that was IIFood & Capitalism Humphrey McQueen looks at the effect of capitalism on our daily bread.
Vashti Kenway gives a fantastic speech at Marxism 2019 about standing up to the Far Right in AustraliaFair Go for Pensioners representative Ann Davies talks about the Federal Budget and the FGFP 's upcoming Up in the Air conference on July 10th This is the week that wasDon Sutherland talks about the importance of workers rights and the environment movements working together
Politics for the New Dark Age : staying positive amidst disorder Anthony Skews gives us a peek at his new book.Six Moments in Kingston working class history in a way you have never experienced. Dr David Cross explains.this is the week that wasIndustrial tibbits with Don Sutherland
Venezuela Update II Joe Montero a MEAA member went with a three person delegation of local supporters of the Boliva Revolution to see for themselves what is going on in Venezuela.LNP & Labor Report Card on Social Security policy II Abigail Lewis from PerCapita goes through what the LNP and Labor are taking to the Federal Election when it comes to social security policyThis is the Week that wasAutomating Inequality follow up II We follow up last weeks rivetting speech by Virginia Eubank, author of Automating Inequality with some of the answers from the panel after her speech.
Automating Inequality II Virginia Eubank's book Automating Inequality: How hi-tech tools profile, punish & police the poor is a heart stopper. Listen and learn.So you want to be a candidate? II we speak to Jerome Small, socialist candidate in the upcoming Federal election about why and what it is like to put your hat in the ringThis is the week that wasWest Papuan flood update
Youth Climate Action Rally on Friday 15th March, 2019 brought 100s of 1000 people onto the streets. Our report from the Melbourne rally. Lara Watson Indigenous Officer ACTU talks to 3cr Reporter Julie at this year's Feminism in the Pub. They are talking about the employment programs directed at Indigenous Australians.Venezuelan update with Fred Fuentes who was speaking to us from the capital.Debbie Brennan from anti fascist organisation PUSH talks about the issue of White Supremacy and right wing extremism in the aftermath of the NZ Mosque attack.
IWD Rally Snippet II 3cr programmer Marissa Sposaro nails her speech on disability rights at the International Women's Day Rally MelbourneDegrowth II Brendan Leeson an Urbanist speaking at the launch of Housing for Degrowth: Principles, Models, Challenges and Opportunities by Antria Nelson and Francoise Schneider (eds) (2018) Poetry for Climate Justice II Kara Stewart from the Women's Justice Climate Collective (WCJCC) which is hosting a Feminist Climate Justice poetry night March 14th 7.30pm-10.30at Open Studio Northcote.This is the Week that Was IIWage Inequality II Don Sutherland talks about wage inequality.
Interview with Keyshani highlighting a Queens of the '90s event on International Women's Day 8th March Friday starts 9pm to 3am at the Night Cat in Johnson st, FitzroyGreens election launch in the Albert Park electorate including Adam Bandt and local candidateWalker St Estate Northcote resident talks to us as the first drilling operations start in the State Government's hand over of public assets to private outfits through social Housing and Private Developers.This is the Week that wasHumprhey McQueen on the Reserve and Active Army of labourers exploitation system
Hands off Venezuela Charge d' Affaires speaks II Venezuela's Charge d' Affaires in Melbourne speaks out against the illegal American backed coup attempt at local meeting on the 19-2-2-19 Woven an interactive theatre piece II the director Melody Shotade and one of the actors Vicki come in to tell us about this work scheduled to play at the Gasworks on Saturday 2-3-2019 at 1.30 pm & 2.30 pmThis is the Week that Was IIUndermined: Tales from the Kimberley we speak to one of the film makers, Nicholas Wrathall, about a film that brings the issues of threatened exploitation of the Kimberley region to us from an indigineous point of view. The film as a season at Nova here in Melbourne. Screenings can be organised by going to the webpage.
West Papua Mandeka protest II outside Indonesian Consulate in Melbourne marking the increased military actions against West Papuans as they consolidate control over West Papuan resources. As one speaker says: "they want the resources but they don't need the people".Vigil for the Darling II Friends of the Earth held a Vigil for the Darling River calling for people to stand up against what speakers called the 'murder of our rivers' by corporate greed and Government 'cronyism'.Fair Go for Pensioners IIthis is the Week that Was II The first for the year!! AUWU #Dignity not Dole II the campaign that is giving unemployed workers some activist skills to defend their rights as citizen.
Clinton Fernandes: East Timor & Witness K. The background to the prosecution of Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery and his client, a former officer of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) known only as Witness K. The charges relate to revelations that the Australian government spied on the government of East Timor during oil and gas treaty negotiations in 2004. Clinton’s new book, Island Off The Coast Of Asia, covers Australia’s foreign relations and discusses the espionage operation against East Timor. Clinton Fernandes is an Australian academic and former Australian Army officer. He teaches at the Australian Defence Force Academy campus of the University of New South Wales. His research interest is the 'national interest' in Australia's external relations II #Hands off Venezuela rally held outside Flinder's St Station Melbourne Sunday 3.II Bill Michell, Professor of Economic at Newcastle University on the banking commission.
Why a Dawn Service on Invasion Day II Interview with Lidia Thorpe discussing the reason for the Dawn Service held for the first time this year Invasion Day March Report II#NoRaceHorsesonourbeaches II Fight to remove Race Horse training on Western District Beaches Protest camp of local indigenous and surfers on Levy’s Point near Warrnambool. Calling for Daniel Andrews to come and speak with protectors at the camps.#SaveHakeem II Speeches from Friday 1-2-19 Melbourne gathering at Federation Square – Sue Bolton, Mitch Both (RAC), Fatima Yazbek (GIDHR) in support of Hakeem Al-Araibi refugee former Barhraini soccer player held in detention in Thailand after clearance to travel there given by Australain Federal Police. The event coincides with Asian Cup Final to be aired 1.00am Sat Feb 2.National Wages Case with Don Sutherland - Don discusses how the dominant focus to change the federal government might be diverting attention from the core needs of Australian workers.
- Violence in the Drawing Room - an investigation into Victorian Ladies scrap book's role in Empire building.- A musical look at fighting for a new Australian identity- Humphrey McQueen looks at the history of the date for 'Australia Day'.
- The dramatic recent fish kill in the Murray/ Darling Basin spotlights the weak governance of the Murray/Darling river system. We talk to Rod Campbell from the Australia Institute for background on the issues involved.2. Joe Toscano gives background to the memorial held annually for Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, indigineous freedom fighters the first people hanged in the colonial state of Victoria.3 Don Sutherland talks about the arrest of Danny Lim in Sydney, the workers win over causualization at Woolongong Coal, and the Superannuation rort being touted by the Productivity Commission.We also wished to note the death of Eric Aarons a left wing warrior. Vale Eric Aarons.
- Bruce Pascoe, author Dark Emu, exerpts from Keynote speech at Melbourne University Australia Centre conference on revisioning the Australian Archive.2. Fiona Patten from the Reason Party after her reelection into the Victorian Upper House.3. this is the week that was4. Humprey McQueen talks bonds and the falling English pound for Christmas.
Women from the local West Papuan community talk about what December 1st and raising the Morning Star flag means to them.Dr Susie Latham talked about the divisive language used by politicians in the media following the Bourke St attack.Annie spoke with Director Sue Thomson about her film "The Coming Back Out Ball", showing in cinemas now.The Week that was - Kevin HealyDon Sutherland discussed the recent School Strike, Women's strike for equal pay and the Change the Rules rallies and noted that there have been no penatlies despite threats. He also talked about sectoral bargaining.
Trigger Warnings !! Jeff Sparrow's new book. Here we hear Jeff talking with Roz Ward.Activist Single Mothers !! Jenny Davidson from the Council of Single Mothers and their children gives us a look at life from a single parents perspective and the role of activism in positive change.This is the Week that wasGovt & Taxes !! Dr Stephanie Kelton, senior economic advisor for Bernie Sanders and now Professor of Public Plicy and Economics at Stony Brook University in the US explains how a progressive program can be paid for. Dr Kelton is in Australia as part of Get Up's events and campaign Future to Fight for - Rethinking our economy
Silicosis: the new asbestos? Dr Ryan Hoy gives a background to the serious health issue and Dr Gerry Ayers from the CFMEU gives an update on their campaign for change.Spirit of Eureka II the 164 annual dinner on Thursday 29th November 6pm at MUA Auditorium, Ireland St, West Melbourne.Women's Climate Justice Collective putting women up front - an event to increase climate change activists skills in media, speaking and holding their space.
-Freedom Fortilla - Sail4 Justice (going to Manus) launch Thursday 1-11-2018-Clare Forbes from Grandmothers Against the Detention of Refugees.-Marcellene D’ Menzie from Defend Public Housing calling on people to meet at the State Library Steps on Friday 9th of November as part of the campaign to make Public Housing Sell-off an election issue.- This is the Week that was-Don Sutherland on workers' issues with an interesting talk about how workers' rights and the enviroment are often separated but actually should be fought for together.
- Rob Starry, human rights lawyer, talk from the recent Peter Norman Memorial Human Rights Forum- Lizzy Kuoth talks about the difficulties of coming to Australia from South Sudan without English and performing in our Education system. What can be done to set the right course for the best results for these new students.- Warrne Kirk talks about his great new book Suburbia photos of Melbourne published by Scribe and available from all good bookshops.- Michael Aguilera a delegate from the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RFFWU) talks about the negoitations with Woolworths from a workers point of view.
Liep Gony Memorial II Beaten to death for his skin colour 19 year old Sundanese Australian Liep Gony is remembered in a public memorial on the steps of Victorian Parliament. Palestinian film in focus IIWajid - the wedding invitations an intimate study of the stresses of Palistinian life under Israeli occupation. The only film to get a national release after the upcoming Palestinian film Festival. We speak to director AnneMarie Jacir. Is ineqality rising in Australia? II Economist Bill Mitchell blog explains how statistics are used to hide the rise in inequality in Australia.
Dr Paul Sutton talks about the Victorian campaign for industrial manslaughter.Belinda from the Australian Federation of Community Legal Centres talks about their upcoming conferenne.Lew Wheeler from Fair Go For Pensioners talks about the facts about poverty with practical work for change.Senator Doug Cameron & Sally McManus give tribute to Laurie Carmichael.
Prague Spring - on the 50 year anniversary of Russian tanks rolling into Prague to quell a people's revolution we hear from Brain Aaron's from the Search Foundation about the significance of the eventSuitcase of Dreams - A public art photography project celebrating the history of Moreland's muliticultural and diverse community. If you want to be part of this email: natashacolangelollgmail.comThis is the Week that WasRegular guest Don Sutherland talks about Laurie Carmichael RIP and the Poductivity Commission reporting on inequality.
Save Pepper Tree Place II Pepper Tree Place in Coburg is a community garden, nusery, meeting place that makes city life happier and more liveable - the community is fighting the closure.Chat from Global Eco City Summit II on the theme of sustainable cities Vivian Langford talks to author Andy Merrifield at the Global Eco City Summit.The Week That Was IIThe next bust will be worse - Humphrey McQueen talks on the 10th anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.
LNP Energy Policy II We hear Josh Fydenburg say cleanly that for the LNP their enegry policy is all about price and supply forget the Environmental.Blue Stocking Week II Robyn May & Professor Glenda Strawn talk about women at work.Fair Go For Pensioners II Roger Wilson talks about what FGFP is up to leading up to the Victorian Election in NovemberThe Week that Was II Corbyn's England II April Cummings talks about her work getting Corbyn on the Labour Party ticket that saw him become leader of the English Labour Party.
Thomas Frank, Wayne Swan & Denis Glover talk about inequality, politics and how to fight back at an event organised by the Chifley Research Centre and Per Capita.Kevin Healy brings us the Week that WasA report from the Melbourne Says No to Racism organised by the Greens in the present racist law and order campaign coming out out of Victorian Liberals leading up the Victoria's November 24th election.
US aggression - Iran II Retired diplomat Richard Broinowski from International and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) talks about Australia's involvement in any war that may be insipired by Trump's sabre rattling.Aust Espionage laws attack Democracy II We speak to Fahim Khan, Senior Laywer with Criminal Defense Laywers Australia.South Sudanese Australian's speak up II The Victorian and Federal Liberals are beating up a fear and loathing campiagn around 'African Youth Gangs' leading up to the November Victorian State Election. South Sudanese Australian's called people to a demonstration outside Channel 7 offices to call out what they called 'bad reporting' and targeting of their community by the station.We talk to Meghan Fitzgerald, solicitor at the Fitzroy Legal Service, about the new laws the Victorian Government is proposing to combat 'youth gangs'.
Roz Ward on Marx II Roz Ward gave a speech at the Alternative Left May celebrations of the anniversary of Marx's birth.Lisa Bellear Poetry launch II The great Lisa Bellear is honoured eleven years after death with a new anthology of her works edited by Jen Jewel Brown and published by UWAPublishing. Somerton revisited II Coalition Against Racism and Facism (CARF) member Chris di Pasquale talks about what really happened at protests against Lauen Southern, the mild mannered fascist, in Somerton last week.
Palestine II Noura Eraka, American Palestinian scholar and human rights lawyer gives a powerful speech discussing how the human rights struggle of Palestine relates to all the struggles against post colonial power elites. Eraka was brought to Australia by the Australian Palestinge Advocacy Network.ACTU Congress II Don Sutherland reports on the ACTU CongressThis is the Week that Was IIThe right to Strike II Humphrey McQueen discusses the issue and its importance full text
Power out of corporate hands II Union project to reduce power bills and put the power back in the hands of workers.Demerit points for Social Security II Jeremy Poxons from Australian Unemployment Workers UnionOlder Age Pension II Roger Wilson from Fair Go for Pensioners #DisarmUnis II William Ross talks to us about the decentralised, synchronized demonstrations for environment, Refugee, against Militarism of our Unis and in support of Aboriginal Sovereignty across Melbourne on July 11.
Public Housing - Gronn Place Public Meeting !!Comedy Debate !! Rod Quantock & Gab Hogan talk will Trump twitter us to oblivion at Green Left Weeklies' annual Comedy Debate.This is the Week that Was !!The Right to Strike !! Lucy Horan (AEU) an Evans (RTBU) at a meeting called to talk about the importance of the right to strike before the ACTU annual conference to be held at Brisbane Convention Centre on July 17 & 18.
Disaster Capitalism II film to be screened at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival - July 7th Anti Fascist rally II June 24 in Melbourne. A report.QU & Dow Chemical money II Dow Chemicals is the company that gave us Agent Orange and the napalm that was used in Vietnam and other South East Asian countries during the late 20th century. Now the CEO Andrew Liveris is giving Queensland University $40 mill for a building with his name on it - a building housing sustainability research. Students and others are calling for QU to stop taking money from the war industries.This is the Week that Was IIExploitation, taxes & penalty rates II Don Sutherland looks at exploitation.
Border Politics - Julian Burnside talks about the new film Border Politics and the issue of refugees.Ararat Scared Tree UpdateTribute to Eurydice Nixon - a heart felt tribute by her friends in the comedy screen who were at the Left Green Comedy Debate.this is the Week that Was - the full episode of the this weeks episode.The Banks - Humprey McQueen looks at the banks full text
Gronn Place, Brunswick West report on rally in support of Public Housing.Coalition Against Racism and Facism outside Melbourne Magistrate Court on Thursday where 3 members face charges over events at December 2017 Demonstration against Milo YiannopoulosHarry Glasbeek, Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University in Toronto, Canada. In his new book (part of a trilogy) Capitalism: A Crime Story, Harry makes the case that if the rules and doctrines of liberal law were applied as they should be according to law’s own pronouncements and methodology, corporate capitalism would be much harder to defend. Available at the New International Bookshop (NIBS).
Walker St Estate rally report around #Save Public Housing against the State Government's #Public Housing Renewal program. What are the facts? Go to #Public Housing Defence Network for details to voice concern.State Government program of big roads to deal with transport problems in Melbourne are questioned.The Fair Work Commission's Friday decision to raise the minium wage by .64c per hour described as peanuts. We talk to Don Sutherland for a background to the decision.
Socialist Candidates for Vic Upper HouseII #Stephen Jolly, #Sue Bolton and #Collen Bolger at the #Victorian Socialist Launch for the Northern Metropolitan Seat in Vic elections. II @ Walker Estate Save Public Housing rally May 26th 12noon : a member of #Defend & Extend Public Housing talks about the Vic Govt sell out of Public Housing.II Do Robots Dream of Being Time Poor? #Humphrey McQueen talking at #New International Bookshop talks series on what #Marxism has to say robots work places
Sally McManus talks change the rules II Counihan Gallery artists talk human rights II Kevin Healy sums up the week II Bill Mitchell: the Left & neo liberalism
Organizing against Robots II Final part of speech from Marxism 2018 talking about organising workers against a robotic take-overUnions & Refugees? IIThe Refugee Action Collective (RAC) have started the Change the Rules for Refugee campaign and had a speaker from the Victorian Trades Hall (VTH) to talk about how unions can be involved if at allCentrelink & Serco II Ann Davies from Fair Go For Pensioners (FGFP) This is the Week that WasCommunist Manifesto with Humphrey McQueen II With the 200th birthday of Marx on May 5th Humphrey McQueen talks about the Communist Manifesto one of Marx"s gifts to human kind.
Are robots coming for your jobs? This speaker from Marxism 2018 argues no.Kangaroo a film that gives Australia a damning report card when it comes to our national symbol.Voices from the Mass Delegates Change the Rules meeting Tuesday 17 at Melbourne Town Hall
Israel killings - the use of live bullets on unarmed Palestinian demonstrators by Israelie snipers is bringing attention to the slow motion state sanctioned genocide in process. We give some background.UBI - Universal Basic Income is it a good thing?The Right to Strike - Don Sutherland gives us a low down.
Socialists for Vic Upper House: Stephen Jolly's speech at the Marxist Conference about why a coalition of Socialists deserve your support in their campaign for a upper house seat in the November Victorian election.II Stolenweath Games Update II Agency Inc. Curator Catherine Connolly and artist Jessica Knight talk feminism and art.II This is the Week that Was- Kevin Healy sums up the weekII The Red North - Jim McIIroy talks about the new edition of The Red North that uncovers the unlikely Communist heart of Queensland past.
Time2Choose rally IISafeguarding the end of the Rainbow II Sally Goldner from Transgender Victoria has a chat about the new resource to safeguard end-of-life for LGBTI Victorians.this is the week that was II with Kevin HealeyHumphrey McQueen II talking about the progress of Marxism as we approach Karl Marx's birthday on May 5th
Counihan Gallery in Brunswick's latest exhibitions honour the work of women in print media and video. Wendy Black from Red Letter Press remininces about the political work the collective was involved in during the 70's onwards.Strike at Melbourn Warf at Qube we talk to a stevedore involved in the dispute.We go to Herring Island memorial for Ellen Jose. The Ellen Jose Memorial Foundation for a female indigious artist was launched.This is the Week that WasDon Sutherland talks about annual National Wage Case.
Friends of Public Housing & Fair Go For Pensioners outside Minister Martin Foley's office demanding answersAmerica & Me a film from David Bradbury showing at Nova on March 16 made in the lead up to Trumph's electionThis is the Week that WasIWD speakers at Women's march 2018 in Melbourne
Abdul & Jose: We hear from Luigi Acquisto co-director of Abdul & Jose, a film about children taken to Indonesia from Timor Leste during the occupation.Raising the Pension Age: We hear from Todd Morris, Melbourne University Phd student, who has investigated the effects of raising the pension age for women.Australian Unemployed Workers Union Campaign Day: the AUWU members came together to discuss the campaign against the attacks on Social Security by the LNP Federal Government. We hear from two speakers Lisa Newman (CPSU) & Father Bob "a tribal Catholic".
Women's Rights At Work (WRAW) events leading up to Iternational Working Women's Day on March 8thDon Sutherland just back from Cuba talks Cuba and the National Wage CaseHumphrey McQueen talks Historical Materialism v Philosophical Idealism - yes you heard!
The Apple in Fed Square Grows Roots - John Tribe (CEO Fed Square) why they want Apple followed by the President of Citizens for Melbourne Tania Davidge why we don't.Fair Go For Pensioners' Lew Wheeler talks about the fight back against the Victorian Public Housing Renewal Plan. Demo March 2 11am Martin Foley's Office 54 Rouse St Port Melb This is the Week that wasWhat cutting Foreign Aid Means. Alice Quinn just back from volunteering in Cambodia gives a first hand view of what happens when foreign aid dries up.
Apple Building for Fed Square? We talk to Citizens for Melbourne Action Group.Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) National Day of Action against dracoian Welfare Reform Bill in Senate at moment - exerptsStephen Jolley talks about the Left coalition working towards getting a Socialist into Victorian Parliament in the November election.This is the Week that Was - Kevin HealyDon Sutherland talks about what faces workers in a system that needs rebalancing.
1st Half hour: Tony Nicholson gives an idea where the $45 mill will go to combat homelessness in Victoria Ascot Vale Public Housing Residents take a letter to the Minister saying they won't go.2nd Half hour: Friends of Public Housing report on meeting Federal Senators investigating public housing 3rd Half Hour: National Day of action called by the Ausralian Unemployed Workers Union
1st half hour - Grassroots USA a report from Vince Emmanuel2nd half hour - Anna Bourzourkas Setting Sun Film Festival director talks about the festival that brings the celebrates the Western Suburbs in film - Chris Smyth from Victorian National Parks warns that the report from the Vic Government that will allow up to 250 Race Horses on the Beach between Port Fairy & Warrnambool for training is the start of a massive assault on public spaces and environmental heritage.3rd half hour - Socialist Historian Humphrey McQueen talks about the checked passed of Australia Day.
1st 1/2 hour: Human Rights Day Rally - we take you on-the-ground to Melbourne's Human Rights Rally 10/12/172nd 1/2 hour: Public Housing - Jeff Fielder from Fair Go For Pensioners (FGFP) & Housing for Aged Action Group (HAAG) talks about the rise in homelessness, housing affordability & solutions.3rd 1/2 hour: Save Vic Market - Phil Cleary calls people to a rally & possible community picket to defend Vic Market from City Council development plans many say exclude traders & community aspirations. Web Dock Win - Will Tracey, Assistant Secretary of the MUA, thanks the community for its support as their delegate is reinstated at Web Dock.
1st Half Hour: Can We Afford to Bring Them Here? New International Bookshop & Search Foundation Forum Series: Lucy Horan (Teachers For Refugees & RAC) & Julian Burnside QC.On the Steps of Vic Parliament to celebrate Lidia Thorpe's first speech - the first indiginous women in Vic Parliament.2nd Half Hour: Fascist & the Fight Back What happened Mon 6 in Melb? Debbie Brennan from Campaign Against Racism and Fascism was there.This is the Week that Was with Kevin Healy3rd Half Hour: Don Sutherland and I chat about the industrial landscape with reference to High Court Decision to make taking protected action a 'privilege'.
1st half hour: The Police Problem - on the streets outside Flinders Street in the centre of Melbourne Dec 26, 2017 Special Operations police barred the way of peaceful refugee activists after a violent altercation at Friday's rally in city. We talk to refugee rallyists on the street on the police response.We talk to the Laywer from Melbourne Activists Legal Support (MALS) who went to the watch house after the Friday rally.2nd Half HourWe speak with Anne Moon for a look at Manus and what is happening for the men there.This is the Week that Was3rd Half HourDr Noah Bassil's end for year summation.
1st half hour: Don Sutherland talks about the Streets victory 2nd half hour: Environment Rally on steps of Victoria Parliament on Nov 1 to celebrate victories and the game plan for 2018 This is the Week That Was3rd half hour: Humphrey McQueen Christmas round up.
1st half hour: Defend Public Housing - Walker St Estate Northcote rally Nov 112ond half hour: Chris Breen (Refugee Action Collective) Manus Island update/ Pine Gap Protestors Court Case update / This is the Week that was3rd half hour: "Yes Vote" rally Melb making history 15-11-2017
7.30 - Prof David Vine talks about US bases8.00am - Paul Christie, peace activist, talk to us about his up-coming case for a peace demo at Pine Gap last year8.20am - This is the Week that was.830 am - 8 Days of Solidarity, a grassroots campaign to show solidarity with refugees who have been locked up in detention. It will be 8 days of action to highlight the longest time spent in Australia’s detention facilities, which is 8 years.12 to 19 of November info8.45 - Jill talks about the upcoming Sampari exhibition and events.
We open with Lidia Thorpe maybe the 1st First People's representative in Victorian Parliament. We ask her why she is a Greens & why Northcote?In the last half hour Bill Mitchell debunks the outrageous claims from "leading business people' that to raise wages from an all time low needs a productivity increase. The gloves are off.
Celebration of Public Housing rally at Debneys Park Flemington. Public Housing Tenants speak out against Vic Govt "renewal" plans. They are joined by Adam Bandt Greens Federal Member for Melbourne. Next Rally 11 Nov Walker St Estate Northcote. PUBLIC HOUSING DEFENCE NETWORKDon Sutherland talks about Cash and that raid on the AWU & Australian democracy. What a week.Kevin Healy with This is the Week that WasHumprey McQueen talks Das Capital article here
Rob Starry: Anti Terror Laws up close. Rob takes us through what these laws are doing to Islamic Australians and the fabric of our democracy by looking at two recent banner headline cases. Lift up the curtain and all is revealed.Chrissie-Horswood - Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance founding member explains why WAR is so importantKevin Healy gives us This is the Week that WasDon Sutherland surveys the industrial relations scene in Australia at this moment with reference to the progress of Rules are Broken campaign
Coarle Winter just back from Venezuela give a clear account of the situationBessie Byrne on the Reel Impact Industry Day for the Environmental Film FestivalMarcus Harrinton speaks to Pat Preston who was there when the West Gate Bridge collapsed. Oct 15 is the 49th anniversary of the event that killed 35 workers.This is the Week that Was with Kevin HealyPeter Norman Day celebrations Oct 9th outside Melbourne Town HallChrissie-Lee Horseman fro Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance at the Indigeous GrassRoots Conference held Oct 9/10 Melbourne.
Ass. Prof. Anitra Nelson on the relevance of Marx in the fight for the environment.Aron Mylvaganam talks about the recent death on Manus and the Federal Governments call for $7,500 from family to repatriate their sons body.Katie Wood, Socialist Historian, talks about rebel women.This is the week that wasDon Sutherland talks about the industrial landscape - how the laws are broken & what we can do about it.
Yarra Mayor Amanda Stone explains Yarra Council's position on Australia Day.Debbie Brennan gives first hand report of Neo Nazi storming of Moreland Council meeting against their position on Australia Day. Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) info here.Jerome Small talks about Union Activism & History Conference on Sat 14th Oct.This is the Week that WasHumphrey McQueen talks about 'oily' Sam Griffiths the drafter of the Australian Constitution.
South China Sea: IPAN conference speaker James O'Neill outlines the US role in undermining peace.Allende Commmoration The Commemoration of the 1973 Chilean Coup and Death of Salvadore Allende at Melbourne Trades Hall. Uproar in Catalonia The referendum to decide if Catalonia would separate from the Spanish Union set for Oct 1 has been interfered with by Federal Government intervention. LATEST: (Saturday, September 23, at 1500 hours). The Catalan interior minister, Joaquim Forn, rejects the instruction of the Spanish interior ministry to place the Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) under Spanish state control. Forn says: "We do not accept this interference from the State. It blows up all the organs that the present legal framework provides to coordinate security in Catalonia."
- Don Sutherland our industrial relations reporter talks about the Vulnerable Workers Bill & the departure of Nigel Hadgkiss from the ABCC & what should mean to the Minister for Employment Michealea Cash.- Phil Cleary says the latest plan for Vic Market out of Melb City Council should not be seen as a fait-a-complet.- Lew Wheeler (Fair Go For Pensioners) talks an allaince to Save Public Housing in Victoria.
‘concerned Australians’ (cA ) organised the launch of an Eminent Australian's statement calling for an end to the failed Northern Territory Interventionon August 28th at the Melbourne University Law School. Over 200 Eminent Australians put their name to this important statement found here . Professor Gillian Triggs, the immediate past President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, gave the first speech of the night. First Nation Eastern Arrernte woman Rosalie Kunoth- Monks OAM from the Utopia homelands, 250 Kms North East of Alice Springs, was one of four First Nations people present who also spoke up. You can hear Rosalie also in this interview. ‘concerned Australians' motto is Without Justice there can be no reconciliation To listen to the full audio (2 hours) of the evening download the cA audio here. "If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."Lilla Watson and a group of Aboriginal activists in Queensland in the 1970s Kevin Healy gives us a rundown of this weeks politics.Bruce Pascoe's new book Dark Emu asks the question why are our school children not taught the true history of this land? Bruce was talking at the Fitzroy Town Hall about this and that.
Gomm St Housing Estate residents meet and talk about the removal of residents for the Martin Foley Private Public Partnership rebuild that doesn't really include the residents' voices. The Meeting was held on Aug 30 with Councillor Sue Bolton from Moreland Council and a lawyer from Fitzroy Legal Service in attendance.This is the Week that Was says it all really.Humprey McQueen celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Volumne 1 of Das Kaptial. For more reflections go to Humprey's 6000 wd article on the Communist Party Marxist Leninist webpage www.surplusvalue.com.au
Vince Emmanuel talks about progressive action in America.Changes to Melbourne University EBA attack academic rights - Colin Long from the National Tertiary Education Union.This the week that was.The rule are broken - Don Sutherland talks about how the industrial rules in Australia can and should be changed.
Vince Emmanuel talks about America and activism.Lew Wheeler talks about cuts to concessions. Lew is from Fair Go For PensionersKevin Healy reviews the week.Humphrey McQueen tells us what the banks really do.
Labor talks "the rules are broken" to the Sydney Institute. Don Sutherland crits Shadow Industry Ministry Brendan O'Connor's recent speech to the right wing Sydney Institute - the theme "The rules are broken".This Is the Week that WasDr Noah Bassil returns to talk about the state of things.
Venezuela on fire - live cross before the popular vote.Longford dispute rally outside Esso with the voice of affected workers.This is the Week that was with Kevin Healy.Humphrey McQueen talks about banks and their place.
Inequality from Turnbull, Shorten, Prof Roger Wilkins & Van Badham.This is the Week that Was - Kevin picks up the theme of Shorten's inequality speech.Sue Cramer on Constructivism & Aust Art @ Heide - in an exhibition the honours the influence of the art movement that was born out of the Russian Revolution and worked to remake the world where art was no longer an elite sport.Justice for Elijah Rally in Melbourne called by Warriors of the Resistance filled the top of Bourke St and stopped traffic at Flinders St Station. A powerful speech by Shreena Clanton calling for an appeal against the three jail sentence for the death of young Aboriginal boy Elijah in Kalgoolie saying the light sentence gives a license to kill.
Arthur Rorris from the South Coast Trades and Labor Council talks about young workers excluded from fair pay and conditions and the fight back.Tony Smith talks about the West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne.This is the Week that Was.Arnold Zable talks about Refugees.
Coolaroo Fire Update by 3cr reporter Corey Green.http://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/Fred Fuentes give a much needed Left analysis on what is going on in Venezuela. Fred will be speaking at the Multicultural Hub in Elizebeth St, Melb on July 29th at Fair Go for Pensioners join with Friends of Public Housing around changes to Public Housing Victoria and call for housing for older and female citzens who are being left behind.Kevin Healy sums up the week in his This is The Week That Was Don Sutherland returns to talk about the Casuals to Permanent ruling at Fair Work Commission and what Labor rank and file can do to make sure a future Labor Government does not turn it's back on workers.
Affordable housing and Public Housing in the spot light.Lousa Bessina (Social Alternative) looks at the Glenfell disaster in London and makes connects to public housing policies in Victoria and Australia.Kate Shaw outlines the arguments against social mix and sell off of Victorian Public Housing assets based on outmoded neoliberal small government credo put forward by Victorian Housing Minister Martin Foley.http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/social-mix-approach-to-public-housing-is-failing-research-finds-20170616-gwsj3m.html https://theconversation.com/why-should-the-state-wriggle-out-of-providing-public-housing-79581?sa=pg2&sq=kate+shaw&sr=1 Matt Kunkell talks to Lisa Heap (VTHC Women's Officer) about the decision on Domestic Violence Leave made last week.Kevin sums up the week in This is the Week that Was.Humphrey McQueen reports on the International Bank of Settlements report card on the world economy.
Sydneysiders have spat the dummy when it comes to the removal of trees for developers dreamings. They stood up for nature last week in a clarion call warning Australian's what is at stake and how they can become heros for nature.Solidarity reporter Don Sutherland gives us a view of the ACTU NextGen Conference - it was all about a campaign to change the laws that bind us.Kevin Healy brings us This is the Week that Was.The Watirna Caravan Park evictions gives a new complexion on the war on affordable housing.
The Respect Campaign. We look at perspectives on the campaign to bring Aboriginal Australia under the control of the Australian Constitution: has the Australian non-indignous community done enough to be able to make a fair deal with Aboriginal people. We speak with filmmaker Melanie Hogan about her film Kanyini made ten years ago and about to be re-released on iTunes (June 28) which is about the issues for Aboriginal people when it comes to moving forward in harmony in this country. We follow this with a powerful speech by Uncle Les Coe a Dubbo man who left the recent Uhluru meeting. He gives his reasons.We move on to This is the Week that was.Then Humphrey McQueen gives a fablous account of the six mainstream critques of Marxism and gives his score.
We remember lost comrades - tributes to Trevor Grant, and Ellen Jose and John Clarke tells a joke.Big issues: Australian Unemployed Workers Union and Fair Go for Pensioners bring the social security scandal to our attention. Sally McManus (ACTU) and the call for worker action.We hear some of the speeches that made our year Sawah Samahi at the No Netenayhu rally and Troy Gray (ETU) at Enough is Enough Rally
Spain's Left Vote: Dick Nichols goes through the vote for Sanchez back to top job in centralist Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE) after the establishment denied influence of Podemos http://links.org.au/catalonia-versus-spanish-state-battleground-independence-referendum.National Wages Case: Don Sutherland talks about the significance and role of the National Wages Case. He asks the question is the system broke?Vic Govt Public Housing Raid: the Victoria Minister in charge of Public Housing Martin Foley sells off public housing estates in a Developer win fall. We talk to Steve Jolly about a fight back.
RALLIES II WORKERS RIGHTS II WEEKLY ROUNDUP II ACTIVIST & THE LAWWe go to the National Union of Students' day of action in response to rising fees and lowering standards at Australian Universities after the Federal BudgetWe go to the Fair Go for Pensioners Rally responding to devasting attacks on all recipients of welfare payments after the Federal Budget.Don Sutherland talks about workers and the failure of the budget to reverse the trends already disempowering workers and what can be done about it.This is the Week that Was.Rob Starry at the launch of MALS and Amensty International new activist legal support network.
Amanda (Mandy) King & Fabio Cavadini from Frontyard Films talk about their film Time to Draw the Line documenting the history of Australia's shameful stance to the marinetime boundary between the two countries in pursuit of gas and oil reserves.Stephen Langton calls for the sacking of Amanda Vanstone from 'our' ABC.Kelli Whitmore gives an update on Team Doyle's #nohomelessban in the Melbourne CBDThis is the Week That Was.Humphrey McQueen on the upcoming anniversary of Das Kapital and the relevance for today.
Emily Howie (Human Rights Law Centre) looks at Australian State Governments encroachment on public ability to protest.Jeff Fielder (Fair Go For Pensioners) talks about the Budgets affect on housing affordability.This is the Week that Was from Kevin Healy.Sally McManus at Feminism in the Pub.
International Workers' Day celebrations in Melbourne - vox pop, speeches, the choir and chants.HACSU rallied on Victorian Parliament steps in the middle of the week to call for a halt to privatising disability services for the sake of consumers and workers.This is the Week that Was for Kevin HealyCultivating Murder about land clearing, climate change and murder in NSW. Showing at ACMI.
Save Victoria Market from Melbourne City Council development plans rally held on April 21 brough a diverse set of people together against plans to turn Melbourne's fresh food market into a fine food and wine entertainment precinct. Stall holders have joined the National Union of Workers in an Australian first to combat what they see as social and economic vandalism.Don Sutherland lends his expert eye over the meaning of Workers Unite as we finish a week of May Day celebrations around the world.Shane Howard gives us an update on community action against the use of Killarney Beach in the Western District of Victoria as a commerical training ground for race horses. This is a fight for public rights to public land over commerical interests bullying their way to a "free lunch".Speakers Simon Chapman and Jonica Newby at the the Sydney March for Science from a report from Vivien Langford.
The mass marches in the US is part of a ground swell of American resistance to Trump. We hear some eyewitness accounts.The Walk for West Papua is walking the 73 km from Geelong to Footscray the distance between West Papua and Australian Territory. They are talking to communities on the way about the genocide on our doorstep. We talk to Rebecca who is one of the walkers for an update.Kevin Healy puts a sycthe to the week.Humphrey McQueen mixes Chinese modern debt with the 100 year anniversy of the publication of Das Capital.
The pointy end of neo-liberalism and community health with Simone White:The fabulous Lew Wheeler from Fair Go For Pensioners outlines what we should be expecting from a responsible Government Budget.Kevin Healey ties up The Week That WasAnnie & Kim talk Marxism 2017
The Honest History Book down sizes Anzac and looks at the diversity of Australian history for important influences to Australian character. David Stephens goes through some of riveting chapters.Donald Sutherland talks about the Award system and how knowing means workers can understand what is happening to their wages and conditions.Kevin Healy wraps up the week with This is the Week That Was.Alan Hart, formerly a BBC journalist and Panaroma correspondent, talks about Zionism as the worst enemy Jews will ever have.
Dr Michael Perlin, Professor of Law Emeritus at New York Law School (NYLS), has spent more than thirty years working at the point where people with mental disability meet the Law. We chatted about key issues that affect these people when dealing with societies preconceptions.Liam Ward talks about the Chinese Furniture Makers Union in 1880's Melbourne looking at some of the issues of racism, work and society that are common with today.Kevin Healey with This is the Week that Was.Prof. Mindy Blaise, Prof. Emily Gray, Dr Linda Knight from Feminist Educators Against Sexism (FEAS) talk about the slippery nature of sexism, why it is so hard to dismantle and some fun ways to out the sexist beast for a future better world.
A tribute to activist Trevor Grant.WRAW event Feminism in the Pub exerpts.Anne Learmonth from Fair Go For Pensioners talks about their submission to the Centrelink RoboDebt inquiry.Kevin let's it rip with This Is The Week That Was.Rousing speeches from March 9th Enough's Enough Rally in Melbourne: Lisa Chester & Paddy Crumlin.
Anne Summers gave a call to action speech during WRAW (Women's Rights at Work) at Victorian Trades Hall on International Working Women's Day.March 3 outside Melbourne Town Hall people spoke to us about the #Nohomelessban campaign and Dr David Giles talkes about a seminar March 17, 6-8pm at the Multicultural Hub in Elizabeth St, City.Kevin rounded up the week with This is the Week that Was.Humphrey McQueen reminds us that the 150 anniversary of Das Capital is coming in Sept. Get reading because in Sept Humphry has commited himself to a talk back on the subject.
We open with extraordinary words from the Melbourne No Netanyahu rally on Feb 19.Marilyn King from Fair Go For Pensioners gives an hands on report of dealing with the Centrelink Debt Debacle.Viv Marlo talks to Graham Dunstan outside a demonstration against Lockheed Martin & Melbourne University collaboration into weapons research.Jacab Grech talks about the Avalon Weapon's Show and Peace Camp Convergence.
We cover the opinions of people at the RTBU February launch to return Victorian Public Transport back to public hands - the fight back against privatisation takes form.The attack on renewables by the Federal Government after South Australian blackouts has led to Friends of the Earth (FOE) going to the streets we cover their message. Report from Vivien Langford from BZE.This is the Week that Was from Kevin Healey.Dr David Giles from Deakin University who is an Anthropologist who looks at Humans in Urban Environments comes out against the Melbourne City Council Homeless Peoples Ban. Check out Homeless Persons Union and #NoHomeleesBan
Report inside and after the Melbourne City Council to ban homeless people from the CBD - features the voices of some very angry rough sleepers.Luke Sinclair talks zines and an every expanding hand make art world of photocopy art including some info about the Stick InstituteThis is the Week that WasThe return of Dr Noah Bassil about the state of the world.
Part 2 - Bill Mitchell talking taxes, social wage & solidarity.Anti Trump Rally Melb 3-2-17 featuring Kim Bullimore & Richard Di Natali.This is the Week that Was returnsHumphrey McQueen in converstion - "Is this the end of Capitalism as we know it? We can only hope."
Bill Mitchell from Newcastle University in the first part of his talk given at the New International Bookshop in August, 2016. He takes us back to how and why of neo-liberalism's take over of Soveriegn Governments explaining how we have got into such a pickle - great stuff. We will be playing the rest of the talk over the next two weeks.Kelli & Spike from the Homeless Persons Union call for Melb Mayor's resignation over his inflamatory statements that they say crimalize homelessness. Listen in for the real picture of homelessness as a failure of Government policy over years.Report on the Women's March in Melbourne responsing to Trumps Inaurgation and in solidarity with marches across America. The highlight was a fantastic speech by Van Badham, journalist, unionist and social activist.
Socialist Liz Ross chats to us about the affect of automation on work; Trevor Wilson President of Fair Go For Pensioners gives a look at what this group is doing in the climate of attack on the rights of pensioners; Social Justice lawyer Katie Robertson was in America during the Trump ascendency and gives us some insights into his supporters and why women need to stand up at the march being held this day against his inaurguation and what it represents.
Some exerpts from the Eureka Medal Ceremony at Bakery Hill Dec 3.Dr Cassandra Goldie (CEO ACOS) damns Federal Governments witch hunt methods around social security.Humphy McQueen talks taxes, and why a war on China might backfire on Monsieur Trump.
We get an update on the recent political events in Spain and Italy, a load down on several victories: the CUB win, the Lex Wotton win and the Standing Rock back down. Kevin Healy is here with This is the Week that Was. Dr Noah Bassil gives his views about the year and the one to come.
Milestones in disability political history; Disability Sports & Recreation and Wages Justice.
Weekly politics with your weetie. This morning we followed up the issue of commericial use of public land with a chat with Shane Howard from the Belfast Coastal Reserve protest group. We catch up with supporter of anti fascist protest Nazren who was at the rally on Sunday 20 in Melbourne that routed Trump triumphialism. Kevin Healy sums up the week and Humphrey McQueen gives the world economy a report card. Spoiler - it's not doing so well.
We have a 3 part chat with Vince Emmaneul who is on the ground in the US. We chat with Alex from Melbourn University branch of the NTEU about the swingeing cuts being made to support staff at the University as the managers at the University feast on the education cash cow; This is the Week that was sums up the week; we chat with Debbie Brennan who confronts the views of those who say that the Patriot Front will go away if we ignore them.
Speakers at the Sydney Doctors for Refugees on 5-11-2016 give a clear picture of why pressure must be kept up to change Australia's Refugee Policy. Dr David Berger (Doctors for Refugees) recounts his grandfathers experience of rejection as a German Jew during World War 11; Dr Steward Condon (MSF) gives an up-to-date account of the situation at refugee camps; Dr Munjed Al- Murderis who arrived from Iraq by boat is a living testimony of the false stereotype of refugees arriving by boat to these shores. This rally (and others around the country) was called to celebrate the end of draconian laws against health professionals naming abuse in detention centres.40 years of 3CR looks back at East Timor Calling and the Stick Together report on the 2012 Nurses Dispute.This is the Week that was a satirial look at the week.Dr Noah Bassil and the hosts talk about the state of US politics and what it might mean for Australia.
Sister Susan Connolly gives an eyewitness account of her visit to West Papua in Feburary, 2016. The report from the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission - We Will Lose Everything: A Report on a Human Rights Fact Finding Mission to West Papua, characterises the Indonesian occupation as part of a slow motion genocide on our door step.Exerpt from 1999 interview with unionist Jack Mundie as part of the 40 years of 3cr celebrations.Homelessness is now a modern scourge as Governments withdraw from public housing. Bendigo St, Collingwood Melbourne house occupiers were ousted by police and security guards during the Melbourne Cup holiday period and the Herald Sun denigrated the Homeless Person Union as mere violent rabble. Meanwhile an action group against privatisation of public housing stock in Victoria are taking preemtive action against a formal announcement that the Labour Government wants to off-load 70% of public housing to private management. Solidarity Breakfast report.
We open with a report on Peter Norman Day commerations at Human Rights Square Melbourne. We speak to Shane Howard who with other locals blockaded Killlarney Beach down on the South West Coast of Victoria to stop the use of public spaces for commerical interests: in this case race horses being exercised - not a few but at some times over hundred on this small stretch of beach. They have formed the Belfast Coastal Reserve Action Group which is working to protect the Reserve between Warrnambool & Port Fairy from damage caused by Commercial Horse Training. Go to:linkshttps://www.facebook.com/savebelfastcoastalreserve/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/bcrag/?fref=nfWe revisit coverage of s11 protests, year 2000 for 3CR 40 Days for 40 Years.This is the Week that Was.And Marxist historian Humprey McQueen looks at why the Conscription No Vote in 1916 was so important in Labour History.
The recent Polar Fresh Strike asks the question is the law stopping fair work outcomes? Reflections on the 1998 WaterFront Dispute as part of 3CR's 40 Days of Radical Radio Breakfasts. This is The Week That Was. Rod Quinn on UK labour politics now that Corbyn is reelected with a bigger majority. Vince Emmanuel on USA leading up to the Presidential election.
Dave Oliver (ACTU), Sarah Hansen Young (Greens Senator) and Karen Batt (CPSU) address rally to stop TPP outside Vic Parliament; Joe Toscano is starting a campaign to defend public housing assets in Victoria - no to the sale to private and not for profits; This the Week that Was; Dr Noah Bassil chats about the state of world politics.
Interview with Mission Australia's CEO Catherine Yeomans on homelessness of older people. Listen here.Jafri Alexander X on the attack by Victorian police on him at Flinders Street for his peaceful solo demonstration. Listen here.Humphrey McQueen, freelance journalist talks to Lalitha about this weeks political events and 149th. anniversary of Das Capital.Kevin Healy with The Week That Was.
A Handful of Sand the story of the Wavehill Walk-off and the struggle of land rights by the Gurindji people is the first book by Charlie Ward. We talk about the book and his reflections on the importance of the struggle for present day Australia. Liz Ross tells us about the programme for the Union Activism & History Conference on Oct 15. A programme of historic and present day struggles with a pinch of theory. Kevin Healy goes through the week with a satirical brush. Jacob Grech gets out of his tent at the Close Pine Gap demonstration to give us an update. Dr Michael Borgas from the CSIRO and a union delegate gives us an idea of what is happening for workers at the CSIRO.
Dick Nichols Listen here. re the left conference in Portugal; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/portugals-left-bloc-we-are-competing-left-hegemonyDr. Michael Leach Listen here. from Swinburne Uni; Head of Social Sciences dept; https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=13O6fdEAAAAJ&hl=en Kevin Healy - regular satirist on current politics. Listen here.Jayathika Bandara - a singer and an accomplished musician from Sri Lanka; Although he is a Singhala person he has been advocating for human rights in Sri lanka for many decades. He has been arrested and sent many years in jail for his commitment to human rights which includes human rights for Tamils. He was in Australia at the invitation of PEOPLES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS & EQUALITY (PHRE ). He performed in Melbourne to a large crowd of Sri Lankans. Listen here.
The Battle for the Sydney College of the Arts has all the elements common to the transformation of Australian Univeristies to the US corporate model. We talk to Thomas McLoughlin the solicitor for the Sydney University SRC about the fight. Tiernan Brady was the Political Director for the Irish campaign for marriage equality. He has some interesting things to say about how to win a potentially divisive social justice campaign. Kevin Healy goes through the week with a satirical brush. Dr Noah Bassil has a free ranging conversation that takes us to the Sudan, China and Australia as the neoliberal campaign tries to divert attention from the failure of its system to individuals like refugees for its troubles.
Interview with Jacob Rumbiak, Minister for trade and publc affairs for the government of West Papua, located here in Melbourne gives an update on the situation in his country. Listen here.Interview with Humphry McQueen who talks about social and political issues around the world. Listen here. Kevin Healy - The Week That Was. Listen here.
Honduran activist Berte Caceres was murdered in March of this year. This event is one of the events that Antony Lowenstien talks about after a visit to Hondurasin Central America; Tess Dimos from the Monash Student Union talks about their victorious campaign to get permanent residency for Dr Banik, lecturer at Monash. Dr Banik and his family were first rejected after nine years in Australia because of their son's autism; Kevin Healy gives us his view of the week; and Vince Emmanuel manages to give us a few chuckles about the situation in US politics.
Outrages of the Week - a grab of news stories that raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.Ron Ipsen from Voices of the Valley talks about plans for the transition away from coal and the investigation into new ways of future-proofing the region's jobs and community well-being. Listen here. http://www.votv.org.au/transitionhttps://www.facebook.com/walkwiththevalley/Specialist in women’s health, Susan Feldman from Monash University is speaks about the ways that gender inequalities experienced by women throughout their lives become even more pronounced as they grow older, and how Australia lags behind most other developed countries when it comes to the economic and social well-being of an aging female population. Listen here. https://theconversation.com/why-australian-women-over-55-arent-exactly-enjoying-the-time-of-their-lives-62832?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20August%2012%202016%20-%205414&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20August%25%20arent%25eir%20lives "That was the week that was" with Kevin HealyGlenn Todd, founder of ActionSkills, a project dedicated to training and upskilling activists around digital security talks about the many reasons to protect yourself and your community when you go on-line, especially if you are involved in any kind of campaign work and activism. Listen here. https://actionskills.org/ https://actionskills.org/course/digital-security/
We look at the great cross cultural adventure film Motorkite Dreaming with director/ writer Charlie Hill Smith & have a chat with one of the cultural protocals ambassadors for the film Carroll Karpany.We chat with Chris White about the threat that the ABCC still posesKevin Healy takes through the Week that Was.Vince Emmanuel talks about the state of America as it goes to the November Presdential election.
Interview with Tian Chua, sitting parliamentarian for the Batu electorate in Kuala Lumpur, spoke about the current political situation in Malaysia and a new political party set to challenge the current government. Listen here.https://theconversation.com/profiles/thiago-rodrigues-126451Interview with Jorge Knijnik, lecturer in Education, researcher in the Institute for Culture and Society, University of Western Sydney, and specialist in sport and social justice issues spoke about the politics of and resistance to the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Listen here.https://theconversation.com/profiles/jorge-knijnik-102712“That was the week that was” with Kevin HealyHumphrey McQueen, monthly social and political commentator, examined the crisis in Italian banking and the implications for the future of the EU
Rod Quinn is a rank file UK Labour member who returned to Labour with the rise of Jeremy Corbynn. Rod gives an account of the what is happening leading up to the September party leadership vote. Gaye Demmaneul from Boycott Wilsons Security gives us the background to Wilsons who hold the contract for the refugee detention centres and the actions they are running with WACA against the company. Kevin gives us a satirical look at the week and Dr Noah Bassil gives us a reflection on the state of international politics.
Kate Hudson, General Secretary and campaigner for Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament in the United Kingdom, talks about the campaign and the debate about the nuclear weapons upgrade in her country, Jeremy Corbyn, trade unions and other issues. Listen here. Dr. Jeremy Smith, Senior Lecturer from Foundation University, Ballarat, talks about his work with Lynn Beaton, recently passed away, in researching the history of the Eureka rebellion and the struggles of the working class in Ballarat. Listen here. Zulkiflee Anwar Ul-Haque, known as Zunar, political cartoonist from Malaysia, talks about his work and his current trial for critisising the government. http://www.zunar.my/ He is currently facing nine charges under the Sedition Act, with a potential jail time of 43 years; Listen here. Kevin Healy; The Week That Was. Listen here.
Preeminent Australian political wit John Clarke talks about his comedy; the CUB dispute at the steps of CUB head office; This is the Week that Was; Hayden Keenan talking Persons of Interest: the Asio Files.
Dick Nichols, Green Left Weekly's European correspondent and Socialist Alliance member from Spain talks about the aftermath of the recent Spanish elections. Listen here. Sean Marler and three others paddled across Bass Strait in a kayak in the name of climate change, Sean talks about this expedition and raising awareness of climate change. Humphrey McQueen, Australian author, historian, and cultural commentator talks about the recent Australian federal elections. Kevin Healy, The Week That Was
Exerpts from Inside the Election Campaign event held at Melbourne University Wednesday before the Australian Federal Election; outside Sydney court June 29th for Stephen Langton's case for graffettting OMID RIP on Malcolm Turnbulls electoral office; This is the Week that Was election special; Tom Bramble, former senior lecturer in Industrial Relations at Queensland University, on Brexit for the English working class.
Lalitha Celliah presents;Friends Of Public Housing members, Fiona Ross and Jeremy Dixon talk about day to day practical issues which are not talked about in the current election campaigns by the major political parties. Listen here.Paul Duffill from the Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network gives an update on the issues in the Palestinian region. Listen here.Louis, Louise and Adolf from the West Papua movement of Australia give an update on the situation in West Papua for the fight for independence. Listen here.Kevin Healy - The week that was.
Lalitha, Annie & Kim joined live by Humphrey McQueen & Kevin Healy with tantalizing snippets from previous shows. We still need money to make our target so get on board at 3cr.org.au/donate
Interview with Zane Alcorn regarding his candidacy at the federal election on 2nd July 2016; He explained why he was standing and some of the policies of Socialist Alliance, the party he is standing with. He discussed the attack on the trade unions and the issues surrounding climate change. He explained the ways in whch major social changes can be made by reducing subsidies to large corporations and big business. Listen here. A discussion with 4 West Pauan activists, Louise Prai, Adolf Mora, Tim Hoffman and Fay Gregson about the current situation in West Papua and the role of Indonesia. West Papuans have been fighting for independence since 1968 when Indonesia was given the authority to rule West Papua with no consent from the people; they explain how votes were cast under duress as they were threatened by various authority figures. Some people were killed or tortured in the process of the referendum. Kevin Healy - The week that was. Humphrey McQueen about Parliamentary cretinism; The election campaign where no one mentions global capitalism and its effects on the Australian economy. He discusses excess stimulation and deflation.
Vince Emmanuel talks about the US political climate that makes Donald Trump the Republican canditate for President; Vivian Langford talks to author Tom Doig about the 2014 Hazelwood fire as owner Engie tries to off load their responsiblity for the clean up and the Greens call for closure; Kevin takes a satire knife to the Australian political scene; and Dr Noah Bassil talks about some worrying signs coming out of the lead up to the July Federal elections here in Australia.
Ciaran Tully discussing the notion that 3D printers can solve the social ills of the community; This view continues to support Capitalism and has no understanding of the social relations that determine society. He discusses how the proponents of this view fail to explain how exactly the 3D printers can and will help people buy food for example; 3D printers cannot print food.Scott Jordan from Save the Tarkine in Tasmania; discussing the way the governments (Labour and Liberal) have supported the mines over last 2 years. The mines have breached the orders from the courts and from the EPA; despite this both the parties hang on to the tired notion of creating jobs and economic growth (profit growth really). He explains that tourism supports 10 times more jobs than the mines; The destruction of the tourist industry is a huge problem. The Tarkine is being considered as a heritage place by the world heritage organiation. The mining companies certainly do not support a sustainable future. Scott is also the Greens nominee for the lower house in Tasmania Kevin Healy - Satirist Kishan Kariipanan Lecturer in Anthropology sharing his experiences working with the Aboriginal people of Australia in various locations. He discusses how mobile phones and the internet are changing the community, and sharing of information is occurring via social media widely and awakening the community.
NZ Law professor Professor Jane Kelsey describes how they got 25,000 people on the streets against the trans Pacific Partnership earlier this year. Chris White brought us material from the April Chicago Labor Conference. This is part of a panel discussion about how Black Lives Matter and Labor can work together. This is the Week that was gives us all we need to know about what happened on the political landscape this week. Humphrey McQueen shows how there is nothing new about bankers shaping the Australian political landscape.
Dr Deborah Gleeson from Latrobe University talks about research done around Heatlh outcomes for Australians with the Trans Pacific Partnership; we hear from people at the Melbourne May Day event at Victorian Trades Hall; This is the Week that Was; Dr Noah Bassil talks about the importance of Public Education.
Interviews:Dick Nichols, Greenleft Weekly Newspaper correspondent from Europe updating news about the political events in Spain and Europe.Fiona Armstrong, Executive Director from the Climate and Health Alliance talking about how climate change is affecting our health.Mark Anthony Dotson & Mathis Dührsen from the USA, currently living in Australia and talking about organising the primaries in the USA elections, organised through their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Aussies4Bernie/"The Week That Was" satirical with Kevin Healy.Web site is: www.solidaritybreakfast.org.au
Khury Petersen-Smith updates us on the Black Lives Matter movement in the US; Kim reveals the importance of the Panama Papers; Kevin gives us the Week that Was; and Antony Loewenstein discusses his book Disaster Capitalism and his upcoming documentary.
Interview with Ian Angus: Angus is the editor of Climate and Capitalism.He founded and edited the Socialist History Projectand was an editor of Socialist Voice. He was a founding member and Coordinating Committee Member of Ecosocialist International Network, a member of the Canadian Dimension editorial collective, advisory editor of Socialist Resistance.[2] In 2007 he was a co-founder of the Ecosocialist International Network; in 2008 he was co-author of the EIN's Belem Ecosocialist Declaration.Well known environmentalist; eco-socialist and author of several books on climate change.Interview with Ramesh Agrawal: http://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/ramesh-agrawal2014 Goldman Prize Recipient Asia With a small internet café as his headquarters, Ramesh Agrawal organized villagers to demand their right to information about industrial development projects and succeeded in shutting down one of the largest proposed coal mines in Chhattisgarh. Kevin Healy; discussing this weeks jokers in the political circles; Humphrey McQueenDiscussing the stock market; surplus value; Value adding; over capacity; the banks and circulation of this overcapacity All interviews available on podcast on 3cr.org.auWeb site is: solidaritybreakfast.org.au
Today we hear from Jess Lenehan who spoke about Time at Marxism 2016; we spoke to Spike & Kelly from theVictorian Homeless Persons Union about the sit in at empty houses in Bendigo St Collingwood; This is the Week that Was followed by a look at Pine Gap on its 50th Anniversary http://www.closepinegap.com/
Michael Moore from the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA ). Discussing Public health and private health cover, the importance of a preventative model as opposed to a solely treatment model, siting examples of such preventative campaigns, discussing the importance of social determinants of health.The politicising of health and the disservice to the public health system by the way private health public health mix model is implemented and funded; Mentions the Greens position on this as well and the policy of the PHAA. Interview with Craig McGregor about the campaign mounted by the Victorian Allied Health Professional (VAPA)Their campaign is around the EBA of course addressing their wages and working conditions. Margarita Windisch, long time socialist, feminist and currently a lecturer at Victoria University, updating listeners about climate issues Effect of heat in urban areas and the effect on women. Also, commentary on the Paris Conference and what it did not do. Kevin Healy and his weekly Satirical contribution to Solidarity breakfast.
Spotlight on Marxism 2016: Sandra Bloodworth talks about Engel's views about the family, private property and the state; Farah Kobaissy from Lebanon talks about the revolt inspired by rising garbage and the state of the people's struggle in the Middle East; Kevin Healy gives us the benefit of his wit in summing up the past weeks political carry on; Mandla Nkosi, an activist since 1976 as an adolescent in Sth Africa, tells us about his fight for political change.
Interview with Beverly Bell, a long time colleague of Berta Caceres Flores, founder of the organisation http://www.otherworldsarepossible.org/ the world known environmentalist from Honduras who was killed 2 weeks ago in Honduras. Berta was the winner of the world's highest and most prestigious award for the environment in 2015.The second interviewed was Sarah Eleazer from Pakistan. Well known journalist and activist. Member of the Awami Worker's Party, formed in 2012. It was a regrouping of the left in Pakistan. She is involved in many women's struggles and explains the oppression of women in Pakistan as well as the extreme political conditions there.Kevin Healy - satirical view of this week's politicsThird interview with Humphrey McQueen – Talks about the case of neoliberalism. Why neoliberalism is at the end of its tether. World politics, economy and Marxism. http://www.3cr.org.au/solidaritybreakfast
Kim and Annie talk to Jerome Small about his upcoming talk at the Marxism Conference 2016 about the Trade Union Education League in America during the 1930s; they talk to Graham Willet from Melbourne Union branch of the NTEU about the 5 year plan for Melbourne Uni that discusses the idea of getting rid of live lectures; then its down to a political tour of Bolivia, Chile and Ecquador form Denis Rogatyuk who has just returned from a 3 month Sth American journey.
Dick Nichols a journalist for Green Left Weekly discusses the update of the elections in Spain last December 20th. The fact that the elections did not result in a clear winner has created a state without a government for several months. Professor Ian Anderson a highly experienced medical doctor an administrator discusses the Close the Gap Report, He is the foundation Chair of Indigenous Higher Education; Assistant Vice Chancellor of Indigenous Higher Education Policy; Chair of the National Aboriginal & Torres straits Islander Health Equity Council; Director of Murrup Barak Melbourne Institute of Indigenous Development; An Aboriginal person from Tasmania he has lived most of his life in Victoria; He is a qualified medical doctorDevleena Ghosh a professor at the Sydney University of Technology; She discusses the student unrest in India and speaks about the arrest of student union leaders and the reduction in freedom of speech that is developing in India.
First we talk with Lou Wheeler for a Fair Go for Pensioners' perspective on life and then Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer's idea. O'Dwyer outlines the Government's Super plans and that the Unions are right 'They're Are Coming For Your Super'. Duncan Hart talks about his case against Coles & SDA deal which takes away penalties by stealth. Kevin Healy proves again that the dirty world of politics is fit for satirical meat. Dr Noah Bassil is back to explain why we really don't need to be having a war in Syria.
Interview Owen Bennett from the Unemployed Workers Union regarding the unemployed workers; A new Bill is to be discussed in the senate which is set out to penalise unemployed people for not attending appointments and many other minor issues;Dave Sweeney from the Australian Consrvation Foundation regarding nuclear waste dumping in South Australia; The ACF said that nuclear energy production is a dying industry and the growth of renewable energy is tantamount to that; this is a world wide phenomena.Recording of Daniel Nyberg a professor at Newcastle university discussing climate change and the Paris accordHumphrey Mc Queen on the falling rate of profit; Marxist analysis and its relevance today; all his documents are uploaded into solidarity breakfast web site uploaded
We talk with Charles Wilkinson director of Haida Gwaii a film that spotlights the potential of a balanced life economically and ecologically; Domenica Vavala talks Modrn Myths at the Counihan Gallery; Vince Emmanuel, activist and writer, talk.s to the issues leading up to the US federal election
Solidarity Breakfast talks sustainable farming with the filmmakers Lisa Heenan and Iseabella Doherty who have their film Polyface showing at the fifth Melbourne Transmission Film Festival. This is the Week that Was is back and we get to speak to US commentator and activist Vince Emmanuel in Chicago for an anylsis of what is really going on in the US primaries. This is Part one with a more positive spin scheduled for Saturday Feb 13.
Action packed show of issues. Former Secretary of the South Australian Trades Hall Council Chris White calls for action against the Royal Commission into Unions; Mark Zimzak from the Tax Justice Network makes the connection between tax and inequality; film Director Jared P. Scott talks about his film Death of the American Dream the last full lenght conversation with Noam Chomsky which will screen at this year's Transition Film Festival; Sharon Connolly former CEO of Film Australia shares the rage of Government selling the historic Lindfield film studios for $35million; the money was then handed over to 20th Century Fox and Disney to make two block busters.
Features today Steph Price, editor Red Flag, discussing the Royal Commission into Unions & Humphrey McQueen on why we need to tax the rich.
In the final Solidarity Breakfast for 2015 Dr Noah Bassil joins us to look back over the year's political comlextion from the imperialist wars to the capitalist response to climate change; returned Labour member and supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, Rod Quinn reviews Corbyn's progress to the Prime Minister ship of UK; Prosper Australia reports the hidden level of vacant investment properties in Melbourne is over 80,000. Karl Fitzgerald from Prosper Australia explains how empty properties are nectar to investors supported by government policy while members of the Homeless Persons Union have first hand knowledge of public housing being moved into private hands out of the reach of the people who it was orginally intended for begging the question: Is the housing crisis just another invention to support the neoliberal adgenda?
Francis Boyle http://www.bushtothehague.org/francis-a-boyle/ discussed the Palestinian issue over the decades; l His role being the legal advisor to the Palestinians for several decades; He shares the experiences in this process;Jim Mc Ilroy: journalist with Green Left Weekly speaks on the Venezuelan election and its impact on the region; Th political challenges for the Chavistas now that the right wing has won two thirds of the seat in the assemblyKevin Healy satirically discusses the political events of this week;Humphrey Mc Queen discusses Valorisation http://www.solidaritybreakfast.org.au/ the loss of value in investments by capitalists
Dick Nichols discusses the recent elections in Portugal that resulted in no clear majority; the President of Portugal has now in 23rd Nov 2015 has agreed to accept the left coalition to take power; Dick discusses the difficulties facing this newly appointed government; The recent history of the economic difficulties experienced by several of the EU countriesEllen Sandell the Greens member of the Victorian Parliament discusses the recent launch of the Green’s climate change policy just prior to the Paris climate talksLinda Backiel discusses the unique situation of the Puerto Rican people as they are a semi colony of the USA; She outlines the political trials and tribulations of this country; She points out the financial crisis recently suffered by Puerto Rico which went under the radar of main media as the Greek crisis happened at the same time; She is a lawyer who is campaigning for the people of Puerto Rico to be able manage their own affairs. Kevin Healy our in house satirist has a go at the recent events in a comical way of course
Debbie Brennan one of the organisers of the Melton Anti Facist Rally talks about why it is important to make a stand against Facism and anti Islam sentiment, Associate Professor Peter Christoff explains the Aust Climate Change Targets and the inadequacy of the Turnbull 'Action Plan' ahead of the Paris Climate Conference; Kevin Healy blasts the Week that Was & Dr Noah Bassil gives us a considered view of recent events in Paris.
Interview with Daniel Nyberg co-author Climate Change, Capitalism & Corporations & Humphrey McQueen on Joe Hill anniversity with regulars Marcus Harrington & Kevin Healy
Malcom X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz spoke at the Melbourne Town Hall on Oct 9th this is a part of that speech; Marcus Harrington talks to Peter Marshall fromt the United Fighter Fighters Union who is still waiting for the Victorian Government to settle their EBA; Kevin Healy ignites the airwaves with This is the Week that Was; reports from the the Economic and Social Outlook Conference which gave some meat to the bones of the Liberal Governments push for tax change and other policies like getting older Australian's to sell their homes because they are 'selfish' if they don't. Wow.
This program contains an interview with Arutchelvan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHL9S91RSYwho was the secretary of the Socialist Party of Malaysia; he is now an active member;He discusses the current events where Khalid Mohammed was arrested for posting political matters and criticisms of the current government on face book;He has not been granted bail which unusual in cases like this; Despite being of Malay origin he faces criminal charges for this postings Marcus Harrington explores the racing industry and issue relating to the abuse of animalsKevin offers more satire;Professor Francis Boyle https://www.law.illinois.edu/faculty/profile/francisboyle speak on the question of the genocide committed by the Sri Lankan government; This discussion as triggered by the release of a report on the genocide (although not called as such) by the UN Human rights Commission; He also criticises the USA on a resolution it had been able to pass at the UN regarding the inquiry into the atrocities committed against the Tamils of Sri Lanka in 2009;
Ian Watson talks about his book "A Disappearing World, Studies in Class, Gender and Memory"; Davy Thomas goes to CFMEU to support relatives of Aboriginal people dead in Police custody; Kevin Healy lets rip on what has happened in the past week; Blak Douglas, the first identified Dhungatti Aboriginal artist to have been selected as a finalist in the Archibald Prize, taks about his work and the portrait of Uncle Max Eulo an Aboriginal cultural entertainer. ‘He has etched his way into modern Sydney Aboriginal culture somewhat enigmatically,’ says Blak Douglas. The Archibald Prize finalists are at the Ballarat Art Gallery up to Nov 15.
Lalitha remembers Bill Deller on the 1st anniversary of his passing; Humphrey McQueen explains how the stock market is used to rule our lives.
Dr Joe Toscano talks about why Public Interest Before Corporate Interest (PIBCI); Sam Castro talks the problem with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP); Humprey Mc Queen talks about Geoff Sharp from Arena.
Lalitha & Lyn Beaton chat with Kate Hudson General Secretary of Left Unity, UK about the Jeremy Corbyn phenonen; Dick Nichols from Green Left Weekly Europe talks through the recent Greek elections.
Clare Land has recently released her ground breaking book, Decolonizing Solidarity, looking at how supporters of indigenous struggle can prepare themselves for working with indigenous people; Rank & File marks the anniversary of the West Gate Bridge disaster ; This is the Week that Was; Bendigo Action Collective prepares for United Patrotic Front rally Oct 10 and ask for support against this fascist based organization making their city its base.
Host Lalitha Chelliah talks to a Union representative from Indian General Strike; Marcus Harrington continues his talk with union activist Davey Thomas; Kevin Healey sums up the week; Humphrey McQueen sums up neo capitalism.
We shine a light on Australian 'Black Areas' in the Refugee detention centre system with Victoria Martin from Refugee Rights Action Network (RRAN) in WA; Christine Craik from Aust Assoc. of Social Workers AASW talks about the Aust Border Force Act; Dr Noah Bassil talks about how refugees are the give away that the system is broke.
Lalitha Cheliha speaks with Anton Marcus from General Services Union of Sri Lanka; Dr Mathew Mitchell on the TTP; Sue Bolton on the closure of an important Aboriginal site in Glenroy.
Prof Jude McCulloch reviews the progress toward militarising the Australain police Blue Army: Paramilitary Policing in Australia & the move to pre crime Pre-Crime: Preemption, precaution and the future; Rank & File & This is the Week That was; Lex Wotton speaks about his arrest for incitment after the death in Police custody on Palm Island.
Sri Lankan election | Jimmy O Connor CFMEU case | This Is the Week That Was | Humprey McQueen dissects Capitalism
Clare Ozich from Australian Institute of Employment Rights talks about George Brandis' "Freedoms Inquiry' out of the Australian Law Reform Commission; Steven Jolley talks up at the No Room for Racism Speak Out Melbourne 7-8-2015; Bob Carnegie about the MUA - Hutchinson Dispute; This is the Week that Was; & Dr Noah Bassil on power, imperialism & change.
Lalitha Chelia takes us to a current Malaysian corruption scandal that is causing the establishment to tremble; a Tamil electoral hopeful explains what is happening in Sri Lanka in the build up to the next Sri Lankan general election; Climate change and the policy responses in Australia with Dr Andrea Bunting.
Pacific Games, Street Medics attacked @ July 18 anti fascist rally Melb, Rank & File & the ALP turn the boats back decision inspected through speeches given by Kon Karapanagiotidis from ASRC & MP Tony Burke.
Part 2 of an interview with an Iranian activist on the state of contemporary Iran; Dean Mighuell former ETU Victorian Branch Secretary talks to Marcus Harrington; Humphrey McQueen talks about Capitalism.
Vivien Langford interviewing Manuel Acasio Portuguese radio journalist & Peter Murphy who used radical radio during Timorese liberation struggle in1975/76 . Rank & File with Dean Mighell discusses the Prices and Incomes Accord of the 1980's. Debbie Brennan from Radical Women on Anti Fascist Anti Racist Rally & Gary Foley why we should be there.
Lalith Chelliah talks with Iranian Left Activist about the background of Iranian relations with the US over nuclear power; Marcus Harrington talks with Graham Haines about the outcomes of the historic Robe River Dispute; Lalith talks withProf Nikos Papastergiadis is the Director of the Research Unit in Public Cultures, University of Melbourne, about Greek crisis.
Julian Burnside on the Australian Border Force Act; Rank & File part 3 Robe River Dispute; This is the Week that Was; Dr Noah Bassil on Greece & the politics of fear
Hosted by Lalitha and Lynn this edition talks to Green Left European correspondent Dick Nichols on the rise of the left in Spanish elections, Rank File features Graham Haines part of the '80s Robe River Dispute, Kevin Heally sums up the week & Humphrey McQueen talks Neo Liberalism
Renegade Economist Karl Fitzgerald from Prosper talks about the housing bubble. Criminologist and journalist, Chowdhury Rashaam Raiyan illuminates the reasons behind the Rohingya fleeing Burma and Bangaladesh and how Australia is leading the race to the bottom when it comes to Refugee justice.
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Today Robert B Riech (blog robertreich.org/) discusses the importance of unions in reducing inequality; Chris White gives a roundup of the ACTU Congress; Kevin Healy rounds up the week; and Dr Noah Bassil discusses how Egypt has been reintergrated into the US world order.
Kim Doyle & Annie McLoughlin talk to Activist Liz Ross, author of Dare to Struggle Dare to Win, about the Abbot attacks on the CFMEU; Rank & File Radio features Dave Kirner from SA CFMEU on the legal action taken against them for having an anti suicide meeting on-site; Kevin Healy gives his pithy run down of the week; John Rainford, author of A Short History of Social Democracy, talks to Annie & Kim about the social democracy end game.
Black struggles with interviews from Emory Douglas former Black Panther Minister of Culture & Khury Petersen Smith from Black Lives Matter and from Australia WAR demonstration May 1 Melb featuring Gary Foley and others. Kevin Healy This is the Week that Was included.
Annie & Kim talk to Dr Robert Bollard, author of In the Shadow of Gallipoli, about the IWW home front which was far from united behind an imperialist war; Rank & File explains why there is a memorial for the fallen workers dieing at our workplaces; This is the week that was; Sam Castro reports from Lest We Forget the Frontier War March in Canberra.
Professor Bruce Scates speaking on the impact of war, A realistic assessment of what war does to people and familiesHumphrey Mc Queen discusses Capital and Surplus Value The regular contributions by Marcus Harrington and Kevin Healy
Features: Pro-Palestinian Israeli Journalist Amira Hass & Dr Noah Bassil on the Middle East with Rank & File and This is the Week that was.
Maziboku Jara is the spokes person and founding member of the New United Front in South Africa; This organisation is gathering over 500 groups, including farm workers, to fight for their rights. He discusses the pathway being built for all these groups to challenge the status quo that is oppressing the majority of the people in Sth Africa. Its a fight back against the ANC that according to him is favouring the white minority who continue to own the majority of the weath in Sth Africa.Madeline Rees is a British lawyer who is the secretary of the gender unit for the Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR); she has spent almost 5 years in Boznia-Herzegovina during the massacres there. She has firm views about female role in politics and comments on the decision taken by the Swedish foreign minister Margot Wallstrom who refused to sell arms to Saudi Arabia. She has been attacked by somelarge manufacvtoring companies like Ikea and Volvo etc. as well as some "dignatories" in Sweden.
Annie & Kim talk to Shek, convenor of the Refugee Network Victoria, about the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees and the wrong direction of Australian Refugee policy; Rod Quantock chats about comedy; Rank & File leaves the city to talk to the Secretary of the Mildura Trades & Labor Council; we look at the Socialist Conference over the Easter Weekend in Melbourne; Kevin Healey gives us the low down on The Week That Was; Dr Noah Bassil from Macquarie University talks about the NSW election.
Vandana Shiva in Sydney in February 2015 from Navdanya from India, a physicist spoke abouit GMO, the patenting of seeds and organising to change laws in different countries to allow farmers to own their own seeds. Regular guest Humphrey McQueen spoke on capital accumulation and why capitalism has a need to accumulate capital and how it uses the capital and its desire to increase surplus value by decreasing wages and mechanisation.Marcus Harrington speaks about class war and "war" interviews unionistsKevin Healy presents his regular a comical look at the week in politics for the past week
Annie hosts todays programme. Filmmaker David Bradbury talks about famous Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett; Rank & File reports on the latest fatality at Blackwater open cut in Queensland; Kevin Healey gives us a look at the week that was; and Dr Noah Bassil returns from London with a view on the English political scene.
Annie hosts. Lalitha Cheliath talks to Kesan Vijayan (PS Malaysia Youth Wing) about increased student activism in Malaysia; Rank File Radio's Marcus Harrington talks to a ETU member who works 26 days on and 9 days off for Chrevon's site near Barron Island; Kevin Healey gives a look at the Week That Was; and Dr Noah Bassil talks about the Middle East and the Media.
Solidarity Breakfasts feastures Lalitha Chelliah's interview with Farooq Tariq (Pakistani Workers Party); Rank in File's Marcus Harrington reports from Ballarat Eureka Celebrations; Kevin Healy reviews the week; and Andrew Kelly (East West Link Picketer) goes through the effect on people action against government and big business after the defeat of the Napthine Liberal Government in Victoria after only one term.