Listen in as host Joe Toscano yarns with a different guest each week about their experience in movements and campaigns for progressive social change.
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3CR 855AM Community Radio Podcasts
Talkback gardening show covering all aspects of horticulture and emphasizing environmentally friendly ideas.
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Current affairs, media analysis, alternative media.
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Urban environment issues, analysing government services, both federal and state and local campaigns.
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Explores LGBTIQA+ issues with interviews, music and commentary.
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Current news and information on nuclear, peace and energy issues.
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Best of the Left commentary and chat.
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Local and national building issues presented by the CFMEU Building Union Division.
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Talk on substance misuse, alcoholism and other addictions. Information on support groups is given.
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Australia's only national radio show focusing on industrial, social and workplace issues. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centres.
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Presents an anarchist analysis on local, national and international news and events. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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Housing for the Aged Action Group presents a show exploring a range of housing issues.
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Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.
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Local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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A program by and about women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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A program dedicated to the eclectic world of poetry and performance. Guests are contemporary poets who read and discuss their works.
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News and views regarding the Palestinian situation. Bringing listeners the untold side of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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Animal advocacy on the airwaves, hosted by a team of local animal advocates.
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The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state.
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The Plumbers Union weekly radio show. Presented by The Plumbing Trades Employment Union (PTEU). Alternates every second Thursday with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA).
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Local, national and international interviews with activists on human rights, civil liberties and animal welfare issues. The show has been on air since the late 1980s.
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Current legal issues presented by the Federation of Community Legal Centres, giving an alternative view of proposed legislation changes.
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Rank and File Worker and Trade Union Show, covering current affairs, progressive issues and news and events from the labour movement. Includes "This Is The Week" with Kevin Healy.
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Australian and international authors talk about their books and how they got published or how they self-published. Listeners, writers and readers will also hear about what's going on in our local writing community.
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Your half hour of local film news, conversations with film makers and explorations into how they bring their ideas to life on screen. Showreel promises an exciting package of film information that will set your ears buzzing.
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Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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Yarra Bicycle Users Group promotes urban cycling. Providing support to campaigns to improve cycling conditions and awareness; demystifies cycling technology and helps to reveal the diversity of cyclists, from children to commuters to lobbyists.
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Climate change - what's hot and what's not. Find out what is happening in community campaigns around the country, as well as the latest science and the solutions that are available now.
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Covering pansexual issues, pansexual meaning "knowing no boundaries of sex or gender", including trans and gender diverse, bi+, polyamorous and queer issues, news and events.
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A Friday Rave looks at the ever-increasing influence of the military industrial complex in Australian society and attempts to document the who's who that's swindling you!
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Information about marine and coastal environments. News and interviews with marine scientists, campaigners and conservation workers. Presented by volunteer broadcasters who are passionate about marine environments, both local and across the world.
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Food for Thought, lets get radical for philosophy!
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A national feminist current affairs program for community radio. A gender analysis of contemporary issues, as well as in-depth analysis by a range of women and gender diverse people around Australia and internationally. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network (CRN).
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Examining, through an anti-fascist lens, ethno-nationalism, white supremacy and neo-fascism in so-called Australia, Aotearoa & around the world. Andy Fleming & Cam Smith talk to writers and fighters about angry blighters.
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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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Current affairs, media analysis, alternative media.
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News and views of Spanish speaking women with a Feminist perspective.
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To reforming economics as an interpretation of reality, rather than a diversion play for monopolists.
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News about peace, disarmament and nuclear issues.
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A show that provides a platform for people interested in ideas about home, community, and belonging.
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A show that facilitates discussion and explores topics about chronic illness, disability and mental health.
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Comment and analysis on the political questions of the day, with talkback.
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Community news, news from Eritrea, community activities, interviews, Eritrean music and culture.
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Friends of the Earth campaigners and activists dig down into the dirt on important environmental and social justice issues.
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Community news, news from Chinland, community activities, interviews, Chin music and culture.
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Harm reduction and drug law reform activism, a counter voice to current drug narratives. Breathing reality into the myths, fabrications and distortions that exist around drugs. News, academia, and culture.
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This show casts a critical eye on the myriad ways in which we communicate with each other in our increasingly interconnected, multi-media platform world. Each week we mix down the who, the what, the where, and the how of particular communication events, messages, trends and technologies, and then consider: what impacts and what consequences?
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Can you imagine what it would be like to have to flee terror in your own country, spend days or weeks in a leaky boat on dangerous, rolling seas ready to swallow you at any moment, and then arrive in a new country, where you are terrorised even more?
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Part 2: In this episode, we dive into Smoko(link is external): Migrant Stories en Español, a Spanish-language acting school in Melbourne that puts migrant voices at the centre. Co-founders Camila and Manuel share how Smoko Acting School uses testimonial theatre to tell real stories, build community, and celebrate the lived experiences of migrants.M…
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Headlines1. The Australian publishes record amount of transphobic articles in 20252. Lidia Thorpe’s office calls for allowance of UN inspections in NT prisons Segments1. Yillamin - Disability day special replay - part of 3CR's 12-hour broadcast on the International Day of People With Disability. This year's theme was 'Right Relations and Innovation…
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Headlines II Voices 4 Palestine II Coral Futures II This is the Week II CFMEU Update II CPSU State Library Rally II
Headlines here II - US illegal attacks on Venezuelan Oil Tankers- Amnesty International calls for the reinforcement of international justice for those affected by Israeli occupation and assaults.- The situation for Palestinians as Winter approaches.- Black Deaths in Custody soar 30 years after the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody was c…
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Elise and Savanna discuss their dream vegan menus as we make the case for vegan eating as celebration rather than deprivation. Savanna is now a part of the Freedom of Species team, so keep your eye out for her shows in 2026! Links: This episode is based on the format of the foodie podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, but with a vegan …
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Dennis Altman's new book Righting My World; Jonathan Butler Mapping LGBT historyBy Sally Goldner with Dennis Altman and Jonathan Butler
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Climate action group "Rising Tide" has been making waves in the media after successfully turning around 3 coal ships and shutting down operations in the Port of Newcastle, Australia's largest coal port, through non-violent direct action.Tessa Campisi reports on what it was like on the ground at the blockade, and speaks with Nick Willis, a communty …
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Six weeks ago, billionaire businessman Clive Palmer lost a $300 billion case against the Australian government when the High Court determined that he is not, in fact, a Singaporean investor.It may sound absurd, but Palmer’s case had potential – and he has three more similar cases in the works. Across the globe, fossil fuel companies are taking up a…
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Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General.A report from final delegates meeting of 2025, silly season things, grinch bosses & end-of-year push. Serious business in Yarraville CSR - comrades are back on the grass, staunch over christmas. Tune in next week for this year's #1 sook and #1 scallywag. CSR Gyprock picket is back on and in it for…
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On Sunday 14 December, Chloe Thomson - Bean There Dug That, was joined by Greg Boldiston - Longinomus Plants, and Ben Brooker - Treasured Perennials.Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sundays on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.auBy Chloe Thomson, Greg Boldiston, Ben Brooker
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By Johan with Aunty Shirley and Josh Jenner, (Kokatha)
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A Big Week: F35 parts, the US NDAA and AUSMIN, Palantir and all the rest!Riding roughshod through our brains.By Jacob Grech & Mercedes Zanker
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COMEDY made their 70s' inspired music video for L.A. Perfume at the John Curtin. Francis Glass from the band joins us. C O M E D Y (@comedy__band) • Instagram photos and videosBy Francis Glass with James McKenzie
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The music of the late, great Alistair Hulett, singer, songwriter, punk rocker and Co-founder of Socialist AlernativeBy Susanna Duffy
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On a lovely Tuesday evening on the 2nd of December, upstairs of the Alderman pub in Brunswick, Melbourne poets Dominique Hecq, Eugen Bacon, and visiting from York, Oz Hardwick collaborated on a special performance of their poetry. Today you will be listening to a partial recording from that evening.By Dominique Hecq, Eugen Bacon & Oz Hardwick
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‘The Hiding Place’ is a literary thriller written by Kate Mildenhall.‘What Have They Done to Liza McLean?’ sister Meg needs to get into the school data base which requires help from the very handsome and wealthy Benedict Hargreaves the fourth. Horticulture, herbology, chemistry and psychology are all in play as well as murder in this YA book by Amy…
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Today we are chatting to expatriates Sarah Jayne Portelli and Ivan Malekin about their film After the Act. As with all their films After the Act is squarely rooted in traditions of arthouse and slow cinema with a strong dash of observational intimacy. They are back in town and are screening After the Act at our very own Eclipse Cinema in Collingwoo…
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This week on Lost in Science, in the lead-up to Christmas — and before our official festive special — we’re diving into the archives to revisit two of our all-time favourite holiday stories. Cat crunches the numbers on Santa’s impossibly busy Christmas Eve, using maths and physics to reveal just how many children he visits (and how he might just pu…
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Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Last show for the year. Nasser, a life member and recently retired, joins the team to tell a few stories and join in the Christmas cheer.By Rusty, Herks, Nasser, Wozza, Pickles
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A Happier Safer Inclusive Future for ALLWith Amanda, Skye, Janet, Cameron, Michael, James, Chris and LouiseAcross the International Day of Persons with Disability (Dec 3rd) and Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) the Raising Our Voices Team interviewed Janet from the VSAN network and spoke about the work VSAN have been doing in regards to safety for people…
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Shane and Fiona speak to Lynn and Aradia about our recent Canberra trip, launching the report Priced Out and Run Down: Older Australians in unaffordable and poor condition housing. They speak about their experiences as older renters, and what they thought of meeting politicians in Canberra.By Shane and Fiona speak to Lynn and Aradia
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Sofie Prints is one of Melbourne’s best comedians. Thank you for Sophie for coming in on the program and sharing their story.By Dr. Joseph Toscano & Sophie Prints
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Barnaby joins divided nationThe great confabulator receives a peace prize from FIFAThe scourde of inequality hangs over AustraliaLiberal party woes - linked to outdated policiesMinisterial expenses pile onTale of two constitutionsBy Dr.Joe Toscano
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Kevin brings us the news with his usual appreciation of the absurd - from AI and water usage, to the health benefits of Arnott's bikkies.Public Transport expert, John McPherson, contemplates the new metro tunnel in Melbourne, and Victoria's complex ticketing system.By Kevin Healy, Anne (hosts); John McPherson (guest)
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An interview with IWGB, Independent Workers of Great Britain, Organizer Rema talking about Pan-Africanism, Internationalism and the organization of gig economy workers. “Our revolution is not a public-speaking tournament. Our revolution is not a battle of fine phrases. Our revolution is not simply for spouting slogans that are no more than signals …
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The situation in Venezuela I Rising Tide in Newcastle & World Beyond War l Women of Palestine l Part 2 of John Lander's visit to China
His week that was - Kevin HealyFred Fuentes and the situation in VenezuelaAlan Clayton at Rising Tide in Newcastle and work with World Beyond WarDr Helen McCue and women of PalestinePart 2 of John Lander's 3 week visit to ChinaBy Fred Fuentes, Alan Clayton, Dr Helen McCue & John Lander
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Rosie provides an update on the current demolition of the Flemington Public Housing Tower and the small rallies and communities still fighting agaisnt Homes Victoria as well as sits down with Christian Downie to discuss his part in co-authoring new book: "Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment", all about exploring Big Tech, Big Ag, Big Business …
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UN Visit Attracts Eyes on Australia's Detention And Prison Regime | Nazis Plan Rallies Next Invasion Day | Youth Justice Senate Inquiry | Supporting Cameron Welsh |
On today's show:Marisa read a media release from the Human Rights Law Centre: entitled: "UN Visit Prompts Scrutiny of Australia's Shameful Detention and Prison Regime". This was followed up by an interview with Brett Collins from Justice Action, a community organisation advocating for people involved in the criminal justice and mental health system…
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Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Anthony Aisenberg of CrowdLab. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at some very exciting news; firstly the completion of the Gipps Street ramp after a twenty-plus year advocacy effort, and secondly, the opening of the Dixon Veloway, named after our favourite studio guest, the late Iris Dixon.…
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Midsumma James Bot re Bodies no Bodies; Han from HetslayerBy Sally Goldner with James Bot from Bodies no Bodies and Han from Hetslayer
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Therese from Darebin Creek Management Committee joined us to chat about the frogs living along Darebin Creek and how volunteers can help monitor frog populations and care for the Creek.Links:https://dcmc.org.au/[email protected]://www.givenow.com.au/manyhandsonecreekhttps://www.melbournewater.com.au/education/citizen-science/frog-census…
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What would you guess is the largest environmental threat to our iconic deserts? Feral animals? Contaminated or depleted water tables? Desertification? Actually, it’s a grass. Since its introduction in the 1960s and 70s, and particularly in the last couple of decades, buffel grass has spread like wildfire through central so-called Australia. It’s wr…
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7 December John Arnott joined by Jane Tonkin, Loretta Childs and Tex Moon with special guests, Jane Edmanson and Dr Kylie Soanes
On Sunday 7 December, John Arnott - horticulturist, was joined by: Jane Tonkin - Tonkin’s Bulbs and Perennials; Loretta Childs - Loretta Childs Landscape Design; and Tex Moon - Director of Horticulture, Cranbourne Gardens RBGV. The panel had a lovely chat with gardening royalty Jane Edmanson and took the opportunity to thank her from the 3CR Garden…
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We mark the 16 Days of Activism on Gender-based Violence by hearing from Ray Acheson, an organizer, activist, writer and Director of Reaching Critical Will, the disarmament program of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), the world's oldest feminist peace organisation. Between 2008–2024 Ray Acheson served on the steering g…
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Headlines II Voices 4 Palestine II Careless - Australia's Aged Care System II This is the week II Singing Blackbird Enterprises - Thinking Strategically Program II
Headlines here II - Victorian Government's tough on crime- SBS new chair ex-arms company executive- US attacks on Venezuela- US releases convicted drug dealer ex-Honduras President while still accusing President Maduro of Venezuela of being a 'Narco Terrorist'. Voices 4 Palestine here II Nora Barris-Freeman, from Electronic Intafada gives an overvi…
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We discuss the sleight of hand at the War Memorial to hide the war crimes of Ben Roberts-Smith, how impunity for war crimes carries on in the chambers of parliament and of course, the opening of Lockheed Martin's new missile facility in Port Wakefield.By Jacob grech, Mercedes Zanker
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Myllo released new EP Cause + Effect this week and joined us for a chat ahead of its launch at Shotkickers. Music | MylloBy Myllo with James McKenzie
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The story of Eureka in songBy Susanna Duffy
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Andy grew up in a village in the north of England in a family affected by alcoholism. Although his home life was relatively peaceful, his father was unpredictable. Andy also experienced the trauma of being sent to boarding school at a young age. An immediate result of this was Andy and his siblings becoming disconnected from the other children in t…
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A remarkable novel about lust, not just for a person but for music and the consequence of choice in Indyana Schneider’s ‘Since The World is Ending’.Sam Guthrie takes us into the world of espionage and deceit where diplomats are emotionally blackmailed to betray their country in, ‘The Peak’.By Indyana Schneider with Jan Goldsmith and Sam Guthrie with David McLean
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Tristan and Timothy Kenyon whose film Changing Track focusing on the paralympic cycling team which has done a national Q&A screenings over the last month with a national release on Dec 3 to celebrate International Disability Day. This interview explores the filmmaking process the two brothers took to make the film.…
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This is part 2 of a conversation with Grant Caldwell about his new book of haiku, The Soundless Sound, and about haiku in general.By Grant Caldwell is interviewed by Di Cousens
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Linden and Chris talk about the funding cuts to Australian science, and Claire chats with A/Prof Jochen Kaempf from Flinders University about the algal bloom that continues off the South Australian coast.By Jochen Kaempf
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Dr Joseph Toscano explains the history of Eureka Day from 1854 - 2025.By Dr Joseph Toscano
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Monash has been forced by the Federal Court to pay almost 1/2 million in unpaid wages to academics at Monash in a landmark settlement. We speak to Michael Ciaravolo one of the two lead applicants about the win in a court case sparked by the NTEU.We finish the program with a recognition of the International Disability Day. Workers who experience dis…
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Jimi sits down with Nerita Waight, a proud Yorta Yorta and Narrandjeri woman, the CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and a member of Victoria’s First Peoples' Assembly.In October, a landmark Bill passed through the Victorian Parliament to enable Australia’s first Treaty between First Peoples and government. Nerita has played a key role i…
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Wrap of 2025 global affairs l Part 2 lecture by US journalist Chris Hedges l Part 1 John Lander's visit to China & Joan Coxsedge's Hard Facts for Hard Times
His week that was - Kevin HealyWrap up of 2025 with Dr Binoy Kampmark, Senior lecturer at RMITPart 2 of Edward Said Memorial Lecture by Chris Hedges - US award winning journalist and writerPart 1 of John Lander's 3 week visit to ChinaJoan Coxsedge with Hard Facts for Hard Times Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and pr…
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An African centred critique of European Cultural thought and behaviour.Dr Marimba Ani talks about the book on the show ‘For The People” hosted by Listervelt Middleton (1994)By Dr Marimba Ani
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CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWDECEMBER 1ST 2025PRODUCED BY VIVIEN LANGFORD RUNA KHAN WINS EARTHSHOT PRIZE THE HOLISTIC WORK OF "FRIENDSHIP" AND ITS MANGROVE RESTORATION IS RECOGNISED IN RIO This show is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr Saleemul Huq, Bangladeshi climate scientist, friend of this radio show and determined participant in every COP. G…
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