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Monash University Performing Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
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AGNSW Photography Symposium 2011: Subject and Object in 21st Century Photography
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The inaugural annual Art Gallery of NSW Photography Symposium
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The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.
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Hosted by Media & Capital Partners' Justin Kelly, The Scholars Podcast features scholars from the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Justin interviews the best, brightest, boldest and bravest across all fields of academia, business, science, humanities, and the arts. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available. They are awarded to outstanding Australians whose leadership, talent and vision across all sectors will have an enduring ...
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Raise the Platform is SYN's disability advocacy program. Join the crew as they introduce you to the world of disability! Tune in every Saturday at 4pm on 90.7 FM and DAB+ digital radio in Melbourne and Geelong, or around the world on syn.org.au. Raise The Platform is a SYN Media Podcast.
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A weekly source of alternative information which aims to inspire action and organisation to put people and the environment first.Covering international political issues and struggles against the exploitation of the people and exposing the bias in mainstream media that preferences the power brokers and denies access to information.
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This week, the first in a two-part series on access to workplaces. This presentation to the Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability was given by Damo McMorrow, National Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia, and Rebecca Clark, Vision Technology Specialist with Quantum RLV. Once again, a big thanks to the Round…
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersBritish Labour party suspends seven left-wing mps for voting to scr…
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Episode 867 - AI - a Blessing or a Curse, part ii
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# This week, we bring you part ii of a presentation given by Dr. Scott Hollier. Again, thank you to the Round Table on Information Access for the use of this material.
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Stop the attacks on the CFMEU || Weaponisation of Anti-semitism || Unimelb 4 Palestine students stand up against university
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters respond to Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh facing arrest for accusations of incitin…
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Episode 866 - Is AI a Blessing, or a Curse?
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This week, We bring you another presentation from the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of the Centre for Accessibility Australia, delivered this presentation on Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its use by Blind and Vision Impaired People, and those with other Print Disabilities. Once again…
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Dr Fernando do Campo’s belief in magic, sparrow ideologies, and Australian cultural leadership
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Good artwork is not about answering questions but asking them: What is our relationship with nature? With each other? How can we re-imagine our shared history? The quality of contemporary art emerging from Australia is globally influential, calling upon cultural leaders, institutions, and thinkers to champion one another and elevate collective impa…
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Ben Clare's presentation to the recently held Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, focused on AI and technology and its use in Pacific Island Countries. Ben discusses some of the enablers and barriers to the use of technology, and the use of Artifical Inteligence in education and the life of Blind and Vision Impaire…
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This week we revisit the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Specifically, we feature a presentation given by David Swayne, Disability Policy Officer with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, and Vision 2020's Jonathan Craig. Hear about Accessible ICT Procurement - what is it? Why is it important?…
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This week, in follow-up to last week's episode, we hear from Sophie Coppenhall. Sophie is currently undertaking a PHD in Inclusive Technologies. Hear about Sophie's background and what her PHD is all about. If you'd like to get involved, you can E-mail Sophie. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC on adaptable leadership, an open mind and speaking from the heart
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Having worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening as a government representative in Taipei, Ambassador to China, and Deputy High Commissioner in London, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC is not short of incredible stories and leadership wisdom. Now the 36th Governor of South Australia, she is joined by 2015 Wo…
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters reporting on Lidia thorpe's public forum on June 20 discussing "Truth Telling and …
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Episode 862 - Monash PHD in Assistive Technology
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This week, we are joined by Matt Butler, Associate Professor at Monash University. Matt joins us to discuss an opportunity to undertake a PHD in Assistive Technology.They are strongly encouraging applications from Disabled People so if this is something that interests you, or you'd like more information, E-mail Matt or follow the link above. Find o…
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Join us this week, for a brief update on happenings within BCA. We're joined by CEO, Deb Deshayes, President Fiona Woods and Vice-President, Helen Freris. You can read more in this week's Member Update. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the Albanese government's attacks on Pro-Palestine protests cl…
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Mind the Gap: How Rebecca Keeley hopes to re-design allied health service delivery in Australia
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The typical waitlist for a child to access specialist public health services in rural and remote Australia is roughly four years. There are only two speech pathologists in the whole of Australia who work in Aboriginal medical services. With the NDIS opening the floodgates to more and more families needing allied health support, this unmet demand ap…
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Episode 860 - The Disability Royal Commission and Information Access
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Greens Senator, Jordon Steele-John spoke at the recent Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth. We hear an edited version of his presentation this week, discussing barriers to information access, the current status and hopes for the future. My thanks to John Simpson and the Round Table for bringing us these rec…
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsPresenters discuss the current developments in the United States and Britain from the repression of left…
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John Simpson attended the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth - and this week, we bring you the first in our series featuring presentations from this year's conference. Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, discusses disaster management and preparation for people who are Blind or Vis…
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Andrew N. Liveris AO on 21st-Century Leadership – “Embrace a Crisis”
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How can leadership keep up during a radical era of environmental, technological, and social change? What does revolutionary leadership mean, and why does Australia fall behind it? In our first of five conversations with eminent Australian leaders, 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian Kilby speaks to Andrew N. Liveris AO on some of his career's most…
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Socialist Alliance responds to Zionist Slander || The Political Situation in Kanaky New Caledonia || National Day of Action at the Ports
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding to the following developments.Student encampment forces Uni of Me…
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We hear this week, from Project Manager with BCA, Bettina Twyman. Bettina outlines the importance of celebrating our volunteers this week, National Volunteer Week. It's a good opportunity to consider the millions of hours each week undertaken by unpaid workers and acknowledge their input. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podca…
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Unravelling the mysteries of our DNA: Dr Davis McCarthy’s journey towards a scientific cure
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Each year, thousands of people in Australia are diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis – an incurable condition of the lung that scientists have struggled to understand. The work of Dr Davis McCarthy (2011 John Monash Scholar), a renowned statistician and genomic scientist, is helping to generate the pathway towards an eventual cure. Collaborating with …
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This week, we're joined by Barry Melville, Manager of Radio 2RPH in Sydney. Find out more about 2RPH, an upcoming presentation Barry is giving to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and how you can provide feedback on 2RPH's programming and style. Check out the 2RPH Website for more information. Find out more at …
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Graeme Innes is our guest this week. He discusses his role as Chancellor of Central Queensland University, and the University Accord; why we should be concerned about it and what can be done to ensure that universities continue to provide accommodations and access for disabled Australians.
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewarth, Rob Zucchi, ZaraNewsreportsPresenters discuss the inspiring pro-palestine campus movement in the United States and how it has been met with…
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May is Macular Month. In this episode, John Simpson speaks with Dr. Kathy Chapman, CEO of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia, (MDFA). Kathy describes the work of the foundation, what we might expect to see over the coming month, and how vital it is that we act early to prevent or slow macular disease.…
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Democracy, Human Rights and the Miracle of Indonesia: A conversation with Dr Jacqui Baker
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In 1997, a backpacking trip from Bali to Lombok threw Jacqui Baker, then 19, and her friends straight into the heady world of Indonesian politics, setting her on a career-long journey toward understanding more about this incredible archipelago. Jacqui's countless experiences across the country have been nothing short of extraordinary - from hanging…
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Episode 854 - Revisiting elections in Tasmania
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In this week's episode, we revisit an episode from 2022 when we spoke with BCA's Tasmania Branch President, Duncan Meerding. At that time, Duncan explained arrangements the Tasmanian Electoral Commission had put in place to assist Blind and Vision Impaired voters to vote at the Local Government election. In March this year, Tasmania held an electio…
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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the following issues.Iran's recent drone strike against Israel and the hypo…
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Recently, we learned of the passing of founding BCA member, Alan Bates. John Simpson speaks with Bill Jolley about Alan's work with Blind and Vision Impaired people, including his representation to the ROund Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities, sport and recreation activities, switchboard training and BCA itself. Our best…
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Episode 852 - Ballyland apps for teaching Voiceover (RPT episode 454)
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This week, we go back to 2016. We hear from Phia Damsma, in an interview recorded at the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Phia describes her background and we demonstrate the Ballyland Magic App, which is designed to teach children concepts of Voiceover on the iPhone and iPad. Please note, as this is a repeat, s…
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Jonathan Sriranganathan: Reflections on the ALP and the role of the Greens || Refugee speaks out against the Migration Amendment Bill 2024
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob ZucchiNewsreportThe presenters discuss the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by Israel and the shameless hypocritical res…
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Owing to circumstances beyond our control, this episode is a repeat of episode 640, from January 2020. We hear an extract from an extended conversation with John Simpson AM, about his life and background. please E-mail me if you cannot find the extended interview and we can republish. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast i…
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Natasha Brake has been with BCA for about six months, as the Business Support Officer. Find out about what that means, her background, and involvement with the Community Broadcasting sector.
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Reinventing Nature: How synthetic biology can shape our living planet with Harrison Steel
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Synthetic biology has changed how we live, from genetically modified food to insulin production and engineered mosquitos. This science shrinks traditional engineering to the nanometre, tailoring life from inside a cell. Can we engineer bacteria to remove waste products from our environment and reverse the effects of climate change? Will the future …
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Rebuilding the Left in Malaysia || Solidarity with imprisoned XR activists || Refugees demand permanent visas now
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Zane AlcornNewsreportPresenters respond to Peter Dutton's push to embrace nuclear power and why it should be opposed.Discussio…
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Lynne Davis is our returning guest this week. She joins us to discuss celebrations of Blind Citizens Australia's 50th birthday. If you would like to provide your ideas for consideration, you may do so here. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Egypt's complicity in Israel's genocide || Live update on HTA Blockade || Health workers organising 4 Palestine
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportThe presenters discuss how visas for Palestinians escaping Israel's invasion of Gaza have been cancelled by…
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Cassie Hames is our guest on this week's New Horizons. Cassie has developed the "See Me, Bus Signalling" app which helps Blind or Vision Impaired people to access public transport. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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International Women's Day - || Fighting for West Papua Liberation || Why Palestine is a Feminist Issue || Shutting down HTA || Woman's Rights in Pakistan
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Part of 3CR's special 24-hour International Women's Day broadcastPresenters: Chloe DS, Sue Bolton and Mary MerkenichNewsreportDiscussion from the presenters about the si…
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Dismantling the Boundaries between Ideas, Sectors & People: the future of problem-solving with Professor Katherine Daniell
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What is the School of Cybernetics, and why has it become an engine for innovation? What does history tell us about how robotics will affect society in the future? How can we generate more conversation between policymakers, engineers, and businesses? Professor Katherine Daniell (2005 John Monash Scholar) joins us to explain how and why she establish…
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Stefan Slucki is the secretary of the Queensland branch of Blind Citizens Australia. He joins us to discuss communication options with the branch and more. Also, a demo of obtaining information from BCA's telephone system. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Episode 846 - National Womens' Branch Changes
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Katrina Taylor is the current president of the National Womens' Branch of Blind Citizens Australia. She joins us to discuss the history and current activities of the branch, recent changes to the branch bylaws and the impacts of those changes. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Leila Khaled: Revolutionary palestinian revolutionary speaks out || The Social Roots of Homelessness || Protest against Rosebank aerospace factory
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS & Jacob AndrewarthaNews reportsPresenters discuss the hysterical government response to the 40 asylum seekers found on a boat in Western Australia a…
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Madi Braim joins us on this week's episode, to discuss the upcoming Job Ready Workshops. Madi is a Project Officer with the "An Eye To The Future of Employment" project. She discusses the project, how job-seekers are supported and how you can become involved, as well as the upcoming workshops. Find out more from the Eye To The Future website, eyeto…
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Victorian Socialists campaign for the Dunkley by-election || Port Stephens renewable campaign || The fight to save Techno Park
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Rob Zucchi, Jordan AKNews reportsPresenters give the following newsreport drawing from the pages of Green LeftRound-the-clock People's Pic…
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In this week's program we speak with Vice President of Blind Citizens Australia, Helen Frerris. Helen describes some of the opportunities for members to connect and gain peer support, some of the activities with which BCA is involved and we discuss some of the portfolios held by Board members.
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Behind the Weapon's Industry in Australia || Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka || Sovereighty Camp update
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.News reportsPresenters discuss the impacts of the homelessness crisis drawing on a investigation from the Guardian that fou…
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Correcting the Bias: Georgina Ryan on Australia’s mathematical literacy crisis
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Why do men seem to dominate the math lecture hall at a tertiary level? Why are Australian classrooms continuing to lose math students? What is mathematical communication and how might it boost math skills among Australia’s marginalised populations? Georgina Ryan (2024 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar) joins Justin Kelly to discuss the reasons …
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Labor's 'Stage 3 Lite" tax cuts || Labor doubles down on support for genocidal Israel after ICJ ruling
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.News reportsGLR presenters reflect on the massive Invasion Day protests last Friday in Naarm and the sig…
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