Dirt Radio

Presented by Friends of the Earth, Dirt Radio is presented by activists that are on the front line and cutting edge of the environmental movement. Each show includes a feature interview, focussing in detail on a particular environmental or social justice issue that Friends of the Earth is campaigning on or affiliated to. These include issues such as nuclear energy, climate and energy justice, coal mining, fracking, Indigenous land and water rights, the emergence of new technologies and much more. Dirt Radiothon - SHOW US THE MONEYDirt Radio offers an opportunity for local communities to find out what is really going on in the environmental movement and potentially in their local area. .Donate straight to the Dirt Radio ShowDetails on all the ways to donate direct to 3CR here

This week Sam and Jack are joined by Jemila Rushton from the Friends of the Earth Gas Collective who joined Keerray Woorroong Gunditjmara First Nations Peoples this World Environment Day to Protect Whale Songline Country in Gunditjmara Sea Country.Every year Koontapool (Southern Right Whales) return to their birthing grounds along the coastlines of South West Victoria. Travelling up from the colder Southern and Antarctic waters, they use the southern coast, waters and songlines to navigate their journeys to and through Gunditjmara Sea Country to feed and birth. Over the past year we have seen state and federal governments earmark vast expanses of Gunditjmara Sea Country for a massive expansion of gas mining as part of a national economic recovery. The event was hosted by the Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective and supported by Friends of The Earth and Surfers For Climate in solidarity with Gunditjmara Whale Dreaming Custodians and Local Gunditj community in proclaiming protection for Southern Right Whale Birthing and Songline. Image Credit to Cape Whale Coast

Today on Dirt Radio we speak with Michelle Baxter of the Strzelecki Koala Action Team (SKAT) about the iconic Strzelecki koala, Victoria's only endemic species of Koala and the difficulty the species faces from logging, fires and private land ownership in Victoria.With news last week that the death of four Koalas have been reported in a planned burnoff of the Mount Richmond National Park, this is a very present threat to all koala species.Find out how you can get involved with SKAT spending long weekends (like Michelle) hunting for koala gold.

On today's Dirt Radio Sam, Jack and Jarred talk with climate community organisers about the Federal Election outcome and the impact of grassroots organising with special guests, Lynn Franks from Lighter Footprints: Grassroots and Morgan Pickett from Climate Action Network Australia.

Today on Dirt Radio we dig deep on the politics of patrarchy with our guest Leah Ward. How parties are addressing patriarchy in the current election cycle, overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US and more. Leah Ward is the creator of the Loud, Angry & Not Sorry podcast available on all good podcast services.

Sam and Jack talk with Cam Walker about the VIC government's scheduled for logging of the Little Dargo and what can we do to ensure the protection of these old forests and the communities that live in the area.Read the follow up Little Dargo River article for more information on what you can do to help.

Sam Cossar interviews Leti (Friends of the Earth Brazil) on a new campaign and proposed law to hold corporations accountable in Brazil.

Sam and Jack talk with Jarred Abrahams, Climate justice member at Friends of the Earth. Jarred talks about fighting climate in the community, with two pre-recorded interviews with community members Mick and Greg, who are organising climate forums within their communities.Find out more below:Higgins Climate Action NetworkLighter FootprintsFoE Community Forums

Sam and Jack talk with Dee Mould, a Lismore resident rebuilding after the recent devestating floods in the area. Dee speaks of the strength and resilience their community has shown to pick up the pieces after the destructive March floods.Pass on your donations and support below:Koori Mail Go Fund MeDee's Personal Go Fund Me

Sam and Jack talk to Zia about direct action group Blockade Australia and its series of actions around the Port of Botony area in New South Wales.Check the Blockade Australia website for more information and updates.