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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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