Casey Nott has written a novel about motherhood, identity and loss in ‘Forgotten’.Fay works as a translator but it is her choice of lover and employer that lead to betrayal, ambition and questioning what love means in Jessie Tu’s ‘The Honeyeater’.By Casey Nott with Lisa Moule and Jessie Tu with Jan Goldsmith

Sandy Jeffs was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1976 when it was considered something from which you could not recover. In the 1980s, she was among the first wave of people who started speaking publicly about living with a mental illness. Much of her writing has been about her struggle with schizophrenia. Sandy has published eight volumes of poetry…

This week on Lost in Science, Chris investigates fresh research into the mysterious Wow! signal detected by the Big Ear radio telescope, and could it be evidence of a weird cosmic outburst? Meanwhile, Stu takes us on a journey through the sky—examining how microbes hitch a ride on atmospheric currents, traveling vast distances across the planet. Ho…

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// The Honourable Ralph Regenvanu, Member of the Vanuatu Parliament for Port Vila and Special Climate Envoy, joined us to unpack various pushes by Vanuatu in the international regulatory and climate governance space to fight for Pacific climate justice, including a recent proposal to the International Criminal …

Shane and Fiona speak to Erin Turner, CEO of Consumer Policy Research Centre about their new research in partnership witht he Office of the Residential Tenancies Commissioner, focussing on residential parks.You can find out more and participate in the research by going to their website www.cprc.org.au…

On Tuesday 17th Brisbane saw 5,000 construction workers rally in support of their Union the CFMEU and the new Line in the Sand Campaign endorsed by the Building Industry Group of Unions the AMWU, CFMEU, ETU & PPTEU. This was the first in large rallies around the country with Melbourne seeing 60,000 workers arriving outside the Trades Hall Council B…

His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees speaking about war on Lebanon, war in Sudan, lecture free universities, war on Gaza, Part 2 of a conversation between Dr Saree Makdisi, Professor from University of California, and Louise Adler about his recent book Denial In a time of Genocide, James Hita from the Deep Sea Mining Camp…

On today’s Accent of Women, we look at the campaign to close Unit 18, a child detention wing inside the maximum-security Casuarina Prison near Perth in Western Australia. The campaign escalated in the wake of the tragic death of Yamatji child Cleveland Dodd in 2023 after he self-harmed while incarcerated in the facility. Earlier this month, it was …

Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) hosted a roundtable on Wednesday 11th September at Victorian Parliament in which Ministers, housing experts, and people with lived experience of the housing crisis came together. This was facilitated by Fiona York, CEO of HAAG. In this segment, we hear accounts from lived-experience housing advocates and wor…

By Vivien Langford Cynthia Houniuhi Narelda Jacobs Craig Reucassel Richie Merzian

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Geoff Smart from Back2Bikes including St Kilda protected lanes, council elections and his recent observations of riding in Copenhagen. Geoff talks about recent activities at Back2Bikes, volunteers, working with over fifty community partners, community pop up bike services, donating, refurbishing bikes and…

This episode explores the impacts of repression, settler colonialism, and militarism in Kanaky (New Caledonia) ahead of Kanaky Invasion Day, September 24. The French colonised Kanaky in 1853.Since May 2024, the violent French occupation has intensified with increased military repression and significant deployment of French armed forces, raising con…

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Monday Breakfast show. Winner of the best short film at the recent Melbourne Documentary Film Festival director Matt Deavin talks to Annie McLoughlin of the Solidarity Breakfast show about Making Revisions. The Walpiri community collaborate with British artist Patrick Waterhouse as they look over colonial…

This episode on Queering The Air, Shurthi welcomed Yuvi, who will share insights about the journey of a non-binary teacher in regional Australia. Yuvi is a passionate non-binary educator who celebrates the beauty of diversity in and beyond their community. An adventurous spirit, Yuvi loves to travel the world, immersing themselves in different cult…

This episode on Queering The Air, we welcomed Maria Bololia, the visionary behind the LGBTQIA+ Multicultural Fair Day project. We had an in-depth conversation about this vibrant festival, diving into its mission, the diverse activities planned, and what attendees can look forward to this year. As we celebrate the event’s second year, it’s evident t…

Julia, Lottie, Trev and Nick discuss effective altruism, the idea of donating to organisations that do the greatest good. We cover animals being sidelined in some EA resources and we evaluate the evaluations of the most effective animal charities. Links: Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/blog/recommended-charity-fund-up…

CN: mention of homophobia, transphobic violence and bi invisibilityHerald Sun birth certificates article (paywalled); Georgian trans actvist death; trans person and NSW council; Greenwich v Latham; 40% bi+ feel invisible in queer spacesBy Sally Goldner AM

The Connecting Communities gathering on Walbunja and Brindja-Yuin Country, Moruya on Saturday 23rd March, bought hundreds of people together for a day of solidarity, unity and acknowledgment of the shared struggles of First Peoples locally and around the globe.A Unity Walk of song and dance, led by Walbunja Songman Jordan Nye, of the Muladha Gamara…

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction Division (Vic/Tas). The rally report, news, views and scallywags. The old guard in the studio with Campo - Warren and Christie here for the fight.By Campo, Warren, Christie Cain

On Sunday 22 September, Emma Herd - Little Green Landscapes, was joined by Emmaline Bowman - STEM Landscape Architecture and Design, Claire Farrell - the Woody Meadow Project, with a call-in from Alyssa Martino - conservation scientist.Text your gardening questions to 0488 809 855, or call 9419 0155 while we're on the air.Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sund…

By Presenter: Sam Gibbard

Nasser speaks with Nour Salman, Palestinian activist, organiser, and subject-matter expert on SWANA geopolitics and history. They speak about Nour's Nakba story, changes in Free Palestine and resistive socio-political movements, the importance of engaging in active discourse with elected councillors, and the We Vote for Palestine campaign. For info…

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 decol…

today I rave about the new Defence Trade Control Amendment Act 2024... and related issues.By Jacob Grech

Apocrypha alt-circus director Mitch Jones joins us in the studio. Melbourne Fringe, October 11 to 19 at Darebin Arts Centre. Apocrypha | Melbourne FringeBy Mitch Jones with James McKenzie

Musician and DJ Naavikaran joins us in the studio for an interview and music feature. Mx. Naavi! At The Disco (@naavikaran) • Instagram photos and videosBy Naavikaran with James McKenzie

This week we have a yarn with journalist Lucy Hamilton about the Atlas Network and junk tanks.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Lucy Hamilton

Sanjay has come back on the show after another 7 years of sobriety and talks about his original journey out of uncontrolled drinking, how he found Alcoholics Anonymous and how AA has changed his life.Sanjay discusses the transformation that he went through and how it fundamentally changed the way he thinks about himself and others. Gone is his low …

Amanda Willimott has written an historical thriller, based on an actual trial of a werewolf. ‘Winter of the Wolf' is also about the power of law and religion for educated men while many women had no voice at all for fear of being charged with witchcraft.Keshe Chow takes us back to imperial China and the notion that behind every mirror lies an alter…

We talk with director Paul Goldman about his new release Kid Snow, in cinemas now.By Annie McLoughlin, Paul Goldman

This is a podcast episode of the 3CR Spoken Word show with host Indrani Perera. In this episode you will hear an interview with poet and spoken word artist, Jude Chrisan recorded on Sunday 15 September 2024.Jude Chrisan is a boy learning how to be alive. He’s a passionate connecter, poet, and professional cry baby. Most importantly of all, Jude is …

How can a plant imitate the leaves of a plastic plant when it has no eyes, and no brain? How can a dead fish swim? Can animals breathe through their bums? These are the questions that have driven scientists and philosophers to insomnia and madness for centuries, but now, the Ignobel prizes has brought their answers to light. This week on Lost in Sc…

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// On Tuesday September 17, the Nuclear Truth Project held their final 'In Conversation’ session for 2024, meeting with intergenerational hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors), Mitchie Takeuchi and Dr Kazuyo Yamane to remember Hiroshima. We heard the beginning of Dr Yamane's family's first hand account of the event…

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Big rally report. A bit of footy and industry news.By Rusty, Herks, Pickles, Joffra, Wozza

Victorian Government Loses Its Way I Silos: Ideological Cul-de-Sacs I Dan Duggan: Geopolitical Pawn I Bye-Bye 'Same Job, Same Pay' I Corporations, Not Governments, Control Pharmaceutical Availability I So You Want 'Dignity and Compassion?' I Gaza: The Carnage Continues And Continues To Expand Beyond Israel's Border I Medical Mayhem I Peter Norman D…

On this weeks episode James Brennan speaks with Logan from Melbourne activist legal service about the recent Disrupt Land Forces protests that took place in Melbourne. The protests saw police violence including the use of so called non lethal weapons being deployed against the protesters. The interview speaks about what took place at the protest as…

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Alison Thorne: 2021 death of Aboriginal woman at Dame Phyllis//Alison Thorne (ISJA, fSP, retired CPSU Unionist) joined the program to discuss an ongoing inquest into a tragic death in custody. First Nations listeners are advised that this conversation contains names of people who have died. Heather Calgaret,…

His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Conversation between Dr Saree Makdisi & Louise Adler regarding his latest book Denial in a Time of Genocide, Land forces expo at Melbourne Convention Centre: Analysis by Senior Lecturer at RMIT University Dr Binoy Kampmark, & activist, researcher and broadcaster Jacob Grech, Academic, researcher, military analyst an…

The Israeli government continues to impose strict restrictions on the movement of aid into Gaza. The complex bureaucratic process and changing Standard Operating Procedures result in food and medical supplies nearing expiration before entry. Meat and vegetables are frequently denied at key crossings. Gaza is the most dangerous place in the world fo…

News headlines // 7:15AM // Speeches from Sunday's 8 Sep Free Palestine Rally in Naarm: Megan Krakouer, Menang woman of Noongar Nation and Director of National Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery Project, on inaction from Labor on Gaza, and on Aboriginal deaths in custody, and Gwenda Stanley, Gomeroi woman, activist and representative of the Aborigi…

CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWSEPTEMBER 16TH 2024PRODUCED BY VIVIEN LANGFORD SLICK by Royce Kurmelovs and PEAK OIL by Peter Sainsbury "Slick" suggests the oil slick spilling out of broken tankers and covering sea birds but Royce Kurmelovs takes us to the Industry conferences and the Climate Conferences where the slick operators of the oil industry are d…

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.The Disrupt Land Forces protests on Wednesday September 11 were met with unprecedented violence from the Victoria Police. To discuss this gross violation of Melburnians' right to pr…

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Dr Elliot Fishman of the Institute for Sensible Transport. We share our bike moments before taking at brief look at some local news. The Amy Gillett Foundation has been resurrected with an unfortunate focus on distracting flashing lights for riders, and nominations are open for local council elections, chec…

On this episode of Women on the Line we chat with Katia Schwartz about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its recent amendments excluding disabled people from accessing sex work services. We’re joined on the show by Katia who is a Deaf, professional erotic performer and career sex worker since 2008. She is also the National Program…

Welcome to another iteration of the Monday Breakfast show, recorded at 3CR Community Radio in Naarm. In today's episode you'll hear: Annie McLoughlin's reflections on the week of Disrupt Land Forces events, particularly the police violence which occurred outside the Convention centre on Wednesday. The segment also features vox pops of attendees of …

This episode on Queering The Air, our co-hosts, Sasja Sÿdek and Shurthi, were joined by the performers of Temple of Desire to discuss their visually stunning dance-theatre production debuting in the first week of October as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. In this stunning piece, 16 dancers utilise their training in the classical Indian dance…

On this show we discuss Disrupt Land Forces, the coalition of community groups who created a week long festival of resistance bringing diverse actionists and tactics into the joined struggle against the arms trade. Land Forces is the largest land based weapons expo in the Southern Hemisphere, and it was held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Conventi…

Guest is Anthony Lekkas talking about the Stand Bi Us conference and bi+ issues. = issuesBy Sally Goldner with Anthony Lekkas