Art, Science and Australia's trajectory towards M.A.D

Wednesday Breakfast

Wednesday 7th August 2019Hosted by Eiddwen, Rob and Jess || 3CR is proud to acknowledge the Kulin Nations as true owners and custodians of the lands from which we broadcast. We pay respect to their elders past and present and acknowledge that their sovereignty was never ceded and a treaty has yet to be signed ||19:07 - We listen to Jenny Davidson’s speech from the Council of Single Mothers and their Children speaking about the welfare system and how it affects single mothers at the Fair Go For Pensioners Conference held in Melbourne in early July. To find out more, head to www.csmc.org.au32:03 - I Split My Tongue and the O’Brien Solo are current exhibitions being held at Arts Project Australia in Northcote. Arts Project Australia is an organisation which provides a space for artists with intellectual disabilities to work and exhibit their art. Sue Roff, Executive Director of Arts Project Australia, comes in to talk to us about the exhibitions and the organisation. To find out more, head to www.artsproject.org.au47:30 - Jannali Jones comes on to the show to speak to us about her first book ‘My Father’s Shadow’. As a young Crython Gullon Woman of The Kulin Nation, Jannali was awarded the black&write! award for the earlier manuscript of the book. Today on the show, Jannali spoke to us about the inception and inspiration behind the young adult mystery thriller that is ‘My Father’s Shadow’. Book now available at any good book stores. 60:03 - 350.org is a climate safety organisation aiming at preserving a livable planet. Scientists have told us we need to reduce the amount of CO2 in our atmosphere from its current level of 400 parts per million to 350 parts per million. We speak to Glenn from 350.org about the organisation and the ideas they have about preserving livable planet earth. To find out more, head to 76:28 - Annette from Independent Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) speaks to us about her organisation and the recent leaked story of Australia selling military weapons to Saud Arabia. Images were leaked of shipping transactions to Saudi from Aus which were given to the ABC. This comes amidst a time when the Saudi government has involvement with the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Annette talks to us about the steps needed to prevent Australia’s further involvement in the conflict in the region. Music:Bibio - Down to the sound Cocteau Twins - Cherry-coloured funkLincoln Olivetti and Robson Jorge - Aleluia