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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Current affairs, media analysis, alternative media.
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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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Local and national building issues presented by the CFMEU Building Union Division.
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Best of the Left commentary and chat.
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Current news and information on nuclear, peace and energy issues.
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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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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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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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Housing for the Aged Action Group presents a show exploring a range of housing issues.
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Talkback gardening show covering all aspects of horticulture and emphasizing environmentally friendly ideas.
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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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The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state.
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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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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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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, 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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Covering pansexual issues, pansexual meaning "knowing no boundaries of sex or gender", including transgender, bisexual and polyamorous issues.
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Animal advocacy on the airwaves, hosted by a team of local animal advocates.
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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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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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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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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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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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Current legal issues presented by the Federation of Community Legal Centres, giving an alternative view of proposed legislation changes.
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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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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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News and views of Spanish speaking women with a Feminist perspective.
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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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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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Food for Thought, lets get radical for philosophy!
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To reforming economics as an interpretation of reality, rather than a diversion play for monopolists.
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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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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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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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Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.
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Bringing you news from the social movements of Greece in English and Greek, the anti-fascist and anti-racist front and news of actions and political initiatives from below.
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Dr Simone Buzwell talks about the gender euphoria scale.Protests, election thoughts and moreBy Sally Goldner with Dr Simone Buzwell
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Calls for national Moratorium on Seismic BlastingCommunities gathered in Warrnambool to call for an end to gas exploration in the Otway Basin and a national moratorium on seismic blasting to stop the damage being done to marine life and the marine environment. They want the recommendations of the Senate Inquiry into the Impact of seismic testing on…
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Voices 4 Palestine II Vijay Prashad excerpt of keynote talk October Revolution Remebrance Dinner II The Week That Was II Interview with Rin McArdle
HeadlinesApril 25 Liberation Day Italy, April 30 the 50th Anniversary of Vietnamese Liberation of the South and National Reunification, Australia military exports to Israel, Morrocco dock workers strike and boycott of Maersk Ships Voices 4 Palestine Here II Speech by Sarah Hadad, Lebanese Palestinian writer and editor at Palm Sunday Rally 13 April …
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Food blogger, Chloe, is competing for an interview with a famous chef in Victoria Brownlee's novel, 'Eat Your Heart Out'.Doctor Hannah Wright must balance her personal and professional life as she treats psychiatric patients at the Menzies Hospital in the latest novel, The Glass House, by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion.…
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Marion May Campbell's novels include Lines of Flight (1985), Not Being Miriam (1989), Prowler (1999), Shadow Thief (2006), and konkretion (2013).She has also published the cross-genre collection Fragments from a Paper Witch (Salt, 2008), an experimental memoir The Man on the Mantelpiece (UWA Publishing, 2018), the poetry collections third body (Whi…
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Shane and Fiona talk to Kerrie Byrne from Save Public Housing CollectiveBy Shane and Fiona talk to Kerrie Byrne from Save Public Housing collective
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Linda Marks is an environmental activist and previous presenter with 3CR's popular longstanding program on nuclear, peace and energy issues - The Radioactive Show. She's a retired secondary teacher and and life long unionist, now retired member of the Australian Education Union.By Guest: Linda Marks. Presenter: Joe Toscano & Joe Malignaggi
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Kevin and Zeb interview Jessica Harrison, presenter on Breadline (Mondays 6:00pm to 6:30pm - https://www.3cr.org.au/breadline) and long-standing activist in Gippsland.By Kevin Healy, Zeb Peake & Jessica Harrison
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Empathy - A "dirty" wordGaza, Sudan, Ukraine - The carnage continuesANZAC day - a few truths abotu World War IAnother death at Vic Pol handsHarvard fights backElection 2025 - where's the passion?What's it for me electionBuffolinis little mate denies himToscano 4 Flinders Comic ReliefBy Joe Toscano
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When Chris Breen and his wife lost their baby Priya when she was just six weeks old, they needed time to grieve.But while Chris was still able to take his planned three months of parental leave, his wife, who goes by the name Priya’s mum, was forced back to work.That's because her planned paid maternity leave was cancelled by her employer. The two …
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On this week's show Stu has a look at the impact of US science funding cuts on the Australian scientific research landscape, and Linden talks to Euan Ritchie about the hoopla around Dire Wolf resurrection... just in time for Easter?By Claire Farrugia, Linden Ashcroft, Stu Burns Guest: Prof. Euan Ritchie
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Looking at gender based violence in Myanmar
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On todays program Chris catches up with Pierre Vairo from Bike West about last weeks quiet opening of the Footscray Road walking and cycling bridge.Also a recap of Yarra Councils 8 April 2025 meeting, where our petition with 1100+ was tabled, with something going very wrong where Yarra has to call another meeting: Extraordinary Council Meeting call…
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On this week’s program, we hear from Bee and Rory about the targeting of Asian-migrant sex workers, increased raids committed by Australian Border Force through Operation Inglenook, and the ongoing violence and surveillance of street-based sex workers. First, we’ll hear a conversation with Bee on 3CR’s Tuesday Breakfast. Bee is a migrant sex worker…
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Christine De Saini talks about TranspiredCN: transphobia UK court decision and related issuesBy Sally Goldner with Christine De Saini
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Restoring Democracy in the Disinformation Age Access to reliable, accurate information is essential for democracy. From misleading health advice to conspiracy theories, unchecked disinformation risks swaying elections, jeopardising ecosystems, and even inciting violence. In fact, the World Economic Forum ranks misinformation and disinformation the …
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Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Reportback on near miss with the tower crane on site, health and safety follow ups. Other news ahead of extended break. Sooks, scallywags, and see you in a fortnight!By Gorilla, Campo, Three Trees, Golden Sparrow
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On Sunday 20 April, Chloe Foster - Horticulture educator and writer, will be joined by Margot McDonald - Garden enthusiast & longest garden show member; Greg Boldiston - Longinomus Plants; and Connie Cao - author and permaculture gardener.Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sundays on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.au…
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Nasser speaks with Dr Mohammed Mustafa, an English-Australian emergency doctor of Palestinian hertage who recently returned from volunteering at hospitals in Gaza with the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) on his second medical mission.Dr. Mohammed shares his experiences working as an emergency doctor during the ceasef…
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Voices 4 Palestine II Vijay Prashad excerpt from talk Hyperimperialism and the Global South II Cath from the No Northern Incinerator Wollert Campaign on Talkback with Attitude II The Week That Was II Vijay ...
Voices 4 Palestine Here II Speech by Denise from Healthcare Workers for Palestine and poem by Jepke from Jews Against the Occupation. Recorded by Vivien Langford of the Climate Action show (3cr, Mondays 5pm)Song - Bajo Los Escombros by Residente feat. Amal MurkusVijay Prashad excerpt from talk Hyperimperialism and the Global South Here II Exerpt of…
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CLIMATE ACTION SHOWAPRIL 21ST 2025Produced by Vivien Langford "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"This episode of the Climate Action Show is part of the 89%Project, an initiative of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The idea is that although between 80 and 89% of people worldwide want more effective climate ACTION they do not know that they …
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By Her Hand is Marion Taffe's debut novel where the protagonist must write her rage to win her war.Laura McCluskey takes us to an isolated island off the west coast of Scotland where superstition and resistance hamper a murder investigation in her debut novel, The Wolf Tree.By Marion Taffe with Lisa Moule and Laura McCluskey with David McLean
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Peter Norris writes about his upbringing with his career criminal father who was a bank robber and jail escapee in the memoir, The Bank Robbers Boy.Kate Grenville talks about her latest work, Unsettled.By Peter Norris with David McLean and Kate Grenville with Lisa Moule
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‘sink beneath the surface into myriad voices speaking in stone’- from On Danggu by Nandi Chinna In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 20 March 2025, you will hear poet Nandi Chinna talk about the eco-poetics of wild rivers, listening and reciprocal relationships. Nandi Chinna works as a research consultant, educator, and…
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In this episode of Lost in Science, Claire chats with Young Australian of the Year Dr Katrina Wruck — a groundbreaking green chemist working to break down harmful "forever chemicals." As the first Torres Strait Islander to receive an Australian of the Year award in any category, Dr Wruck shares her journey, the science behind her research and how s…
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Industrial updates: Busy on St Kilda Rd, setting up a meeting after Easter for the Hickory site. Reps and delegates working hard on civil sites. Nexgen meeting last Friday in Geelong, well recieved, good attendance, a few potential new delegates amongst the crowd. Future Nexgen meeting to be held at Narre Warren site. Lots of praise and appreciatio…
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Lifelong trade unionist born in Melbourne in 1952. Australian Telecommunication Employees Association now called the Communications Workers Union. Ian, an extra-parliamentary activist for many years is making the most of his retirement.By Guest: Ian McCallum Presenter: Joe Toscano
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Toscano for Flinders CampaignHousing -- A Cruel Election hoaxWhat Do The Israeli Defence Forces And Sudan's Rapide Security Forces Have In Common?The Forgotten Third Of Australians In This Federal Election CampaignWhy Does The ABC Continue To Be A Mouthpiece For War Criminals?...and much more!By Dr. Joe Toscano
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This episode with host James Brennan brings you union news and an interview with Alexis Vassiley author of the new book Striking ore 'The Rise and fall of union power in the Pilbara'. Striking ore focuses on the workers themselves including their agitating for hard won breakthroughs in pay, conditions and safety.…
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*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Marisa speaks with with Travis Lovett, a proud Kerrupmara/Gunditjmara man,Traditional Owner, and Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, who has spent his li…
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Making sense of the U.S. today | Contemporary Syria: an analysis | Life & Death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Humanity in upcoming elections | Calls for enquiry into AUKUS
Broadcaster, researcher and activist Jacob Grech trying to make sense of the USA today, Dr Tim Anderson and the recent history of Syria to explain how the present leadership of Islamic terrorist gained power, Social commentator John Queripel and the life and death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Retired Adelaide QC Paul Heywood-Smith with a plea to put hum…
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This episode is dedicated to raising awareness around 'cybercrime' within our communities. This episode features Ms Saleha Singh and has been presented by Dr Chris Mallika Bhadra on the lands of the Kulin Nation.
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CLIMATE ACTION SHOW APRIL 14th 2025Produced by Vivien LangfordKeeping the Ocean pristine andWhyalla Green Steel in Public Hands? GuestsLisa Deppeler is a prominent figure associated with the OCEAN (Otway Coastal Environment Action Network) organization. She is particularly focused on stopping seismic blasting proposals off the coast. Lisa has been …
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Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Andrew Talati of Neighbourly Ride and we all share our bike moments. We talk about the shambolic Yarra Council meeting last week and the decision affecting the Elizabeth Street bike lanes. You can read the detail about what happened, the proposed dangerous changes and what you can do here. Andrew reminds us…
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On this episode of Women on the Line, we speak with Thinzar Shunlei Yi, an award winning Myanmar Democracy Activist well-known for her public advocacy against Military supremacism and oppressive systems for ethnic and religious minorities. Shunlei tells us about military rule in Myanmar, the devastating impacts of the recent earthquake, the added t…
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Music from Sovereign Sounds | Lead Plaintiff for the Fight To Save Public Housing Towers | Improving The Lives of Palestinian Children | Protecting Sacred Kokatha Country from Missile Testing | Palestine ...
Headlines: - Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, US immigration judge rules- Israel bombs al-Ahli hospital- Israel confirms trials of Australian-made weaponry Segments:Interview with Barry Berih, lead plaintiff for the class action against Homes Victoria fighting against the high-rise public housing towers demolishment An excerpt of Uncle Robbie Thorpe…
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TDoV election budget USABy Sally Goldner
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Host Tessa Campisi speaks to Louise Morris, Offshore oil and gas campaigner at the Australian Marine Conservation Society, about current proposals to conduct seismic blasting off Victoria's south-west coast. They speak about the impact on marine life, the weakening of our federal environment laws, and past successes of vocal community opposition to…
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Trump politics, anti-woke rhetoric and Australian climate policy. Wilderness Society takes on Federal Minister for Environment ahead of election. As Trump shockwaves ricochet around the world, we ask how significant is the President’s election for future global climate change action? And how is the changing world order affecting the political appet…
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On Sunday 13 April, the Gardening Show hosts broadcast live from the Yarra Valley Plant Fair. This podcast is only part of the full broadcast, due to technical issues affecting the sound during the first half of the live show. Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sundays on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.au…
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Billions of tax dollars later and religious schools rolling in resource advantages, yet still crying poor. and much more
Billions of tax dollars later and religious schools rolling in resource advantages, yet still crying poor. Fears of Dutton's cut-price Trump approach to education if elected. US- wild policies, by amatuers, based on lies, Murat Dizdar fighting to stem the flight to private schools.Great State School of the Week- Woorana Park Primarywww.adogs.info…
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Commentary and headlines; Conversation with Peter Slezak, Jewish academic and Assoc. Professor of Philosophy UNSW
Nasser provides commentary on the latest news headlines, including the ongoing genocide of Palestinians following the failure of ceasefire deals, and the trial use of an Australian-designed weapon by the Israeli military.Nasser then speaks with Peter Slezak, a Jewish academic, Assoc. Professor of Philosophy at UNSW, and occasional public commentato…
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Voices 4 Palestine II Lisa Briggs Interview II Georgia Kartas Poem with Lucas George II The Week That Was II Vijay Prashad Interview
Headlines: New Liberal MP gas lobbyistUS tariffs & trade warUS Middle East EnvoyIsrael cuts Gaza water pipelineVenezuela's free flights home from USChild captive Ahmed Manasra finally freedVoices 4 Palestine Here IIExcerpt of talk by Gabor Maté, Jewish Canadian physician and Holocaust survivor, recorded at the Jewish Council of Australia event in F…
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Working songs of the seaBy Susanna Duffy
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This week, Chris examines claims by Microsoft researchers to be building a fault-tolerant quantum computer chip using obscure physics, and why many are sceptical of it; and Linden speaks to tephrochronologist Saini Samim about using crystals in ancient volcanic ash to determine the age of fossils. Microsoft press release, https://azure.microsoft.co…
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Cam, Chris, Shona and James talk about grief and how people have coped when someone they love passed away and what things helped them.This might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. Grief Line 1300 845 745 Life Line 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 If it is an emergency call 000…
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Shane talks to Patricia Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia, about how the cost of living crisis is affecting older people and what COTA is calling for during the federal election campaign. Find out more about COTA's federal election statement here or check out HAAG's election resources on our website.
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3CR's royal family member, our very own Queen of Training, Leanne McLean, joins us on the show this week. We got Leanne on to talk to us about her health journey the last few years since she returned from the traditional cheese makers in Georgia, just before the pandemic. Leanne's life changed significantly at that point and she educates us on what…
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Israel And The USA: Pariah States I Good War Criminals - Bad War Criminals: You Choose I Electoral Debate On SKY News: It's Not A Joke, It's Real I Toscano 4 Flinders: Not Sticking To The Script. Push The Share Button I Superannuation:Your Retirement Plans On A Knife Edge I The New Rebel - The Forgotten Majority: Hemmed In By Neo-Liberalism And Ide…
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