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Wombat State Forest Update here II We talk with Gayle Osborne, from Wombat Forestcare, about the interim injunction that is stopping Vicforest incursions into Wombat State Forest before returning to court on Oct 31.NICA Fringe Circus Hub here II Pieta Farrell from NICA talks to us about the Fringe Festival Circus Hub and the five shows showing from 5th Oct - 20th Oct at NICA.Tom Ballard - Yes/ No: A Comedy Lecture here II Tom Ballard's Fringe Festival Show takes the comedy torch to Australian confusion when it comes to referenda as we head for the Voice vote.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Don Sutherland - Campaigning for Yes here II Don talks to us about his work campaigning for the Yes vote in Tasmania's North West as well as some important words about the nature of the Australian Constitution as a 'bosses' document as it stands.

Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra Public Statement on the Voice here II Senior initiated clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation of North East Arnhem Land,Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM outlines his position on Treaty and the upcoming Voice Referendum. https://vimeo.com/865504609www.LUKUNGARRAFILM.COMGladys: A Leader's Undoing here II We talk with investigative journalist, Paul Farrell about his piece called Gladys: The Undoing of a Leader.,  for In the National Interest (Monash University Publishing).This is the Week here II Kevin Healy puts the satire boots on to tell the week's tale.X Rebellion NO Seismic Blasting Otway Basin here II X-Rebellion rally in support of No Seismic Blasting in the Otway Basin held in Melb 15th Sept.CARF Anti Nazi Rally here II a quick reminder about Sat 23, Sept Anti-Nazi Rally in Sunshine and what CARF is about.

RMIT Strike here II following on from the strike action taken at Melbourne Uni last week, RMIT academics went out on Wednesday 13th of Sept as they push for action on an eba which has not changed since 2018. We speak to one of the workers taking action.Our Voice, Our Heart here II the film that takes us across communities in the NT to find out what they think of the up-coming Voice Referendum. We speak with filmmaker Laurnes Goud and one of the two young indigenous men, Justin Grant, who went on this journey.This is the Week here II Kevin is on fire this week with satire seeping through the framework of Australian political idiocy.Tools For After Opening here II we find out what this festival of Italian Creativity is all about with its opening night down at Fitzroy Town Hall on Thursday 14th of Sept. For more info.MusicGet Me Out of the City - King StingrayThe Sweet Life - Catherine TraicosMake Room - Bridie King

The Palestine Laboratory here II Antony Loewenstein talks with Jeff Sparrow about his book The Palestine Laboratory: how Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world.Militarization in Schools here II We speak with Sanne de Swart, FOE Anti-Nuclear Collective co-ordinator, about teachers' fears of the normalization of nuclear & militarization in schools through STEM competitions financed by weapons companies supported by the Ministry of Defence. Friends of the Earth Nuclear Free Collective has an email petition to Environment Ministers to show dissent of this and has other suggestions for actions https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/no_defence_curriculum Within These Walls here II We speak to Katie Cawthorne, director of the upcoming NICA show Within These Walls.Within These WallsNational Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), 39 – 59 Green Street, PrahranSeason: 12 – 16 September 2023Information and Bookings: www.nica.com.auThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy slashes the week with satire.Fascism here II Debbie Brennan, from the Freedom Socialists & Radical Women, looks at what fascism is and give information about the Study Circle: Building Unity Against Fascism at Solidarity Salon online or at 113 Spring St, Reservoir starting 4th Oct details.

Mt Stirling Logging Threat here II Amidst concerns for areas of endangered plants at the base of Mt Stirling because of possible logging by VicForests, we chat with Matt Ruchel from the Victorian National Park Association (VNPA). It turns out that the end to native logging in Victoria, set for Jan 1, 2024, has a few caveats.Divas here II Bernadette Robinson talks to us about her new show Divas at the Arts Centre to Sept 10 booking infoAll Of This Could Be Yours here II Pony Cam collaborates with 28 Darebin 55+ residents to bring their stories to the stage in an exciting stage event at the Darebin Arts Centre Sept 5th - All Of This Could Be Yours - two shows only!!. booking info We talk with Hugo and Claire from Pony Cam.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts the hedge that is Australian politics once more.Plan E here II Dr Liz Boulton speaks at the Mothers For Climate Justice event outside NGV Sat 19 Aug about what it would take if society took the climate emergence on-board and executed a planned response - Plan E.A Voice From UniMelb Strike here II Abigail, a casual tutor for 7 years, addresses the rally at Melbourne Uni on Mon 28 Aug and says why she is taking strike action. strike fund here

Line of Blood: the Truth about Alfred Howitt here II Author Craig Horne talks to us about his book that explores the life and works of Alfred Howitt. Howitt has an important place in the manufacturing of the myths surrounding the bloody, murderous take over of Victoria from the indigenous people. Published by Melbourne Books Line of Blood is now available.Uluru statement from the heart here II the Union movement has put its weight behind the Voice to Parliament Campaign. Rachel Bos, Kaurna woman and ACTU First Nations Educator and Officer, opened the day at the WRAW 2023 Conference on 24 August. Here she reads the Uluru statement from the heart.Hands Around Preston Market here II Connor Flynn gives us the low-down on what happened at the Save Preston Market event Hands Around Preston Market held on 12th August.Melb Uni on Strike here II David Gonzalez, President of the Melbourne Uni Branch of the NTEU, goes through the issues behind the unprecedented 7 day protected action happening at Melbourne Uni starting 28th August.  For updates & details: UniMelb EBA NowThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy is razor sharp this week as he slices the belly of the beast with satire.Don Sutherland on Profit Season here II Don goes through what these profits really mean & what working people need to do to draw a different, better picture. SongsSolidarity Forever - Pete SeegerPie in the Sky - Joe Glazer

AI & The Human Alignment Problem here II We chat with Professor Richard Dazeley from Deakin University's School of Information Technology.Automating Inequality here II Virginia Eubanks' book Automating Inequality: How hi-tech tools profile, punish & police the poor is a spring board to this talk that highlights the embedded bias in AI tools.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Curbing Big Tech here II We go to the Seattle Townhall on "Digital Trade", put on by Trade Justice Education Fund, to hear from Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the fight to curb the power of big tech.

Techno Park Rally here II Report on the Wednesday 8th Rally to get Hobson Bay Council to reconsider the eviction of residents from Techno Park Drive. Sign Petition.Preston Market Update here II Connor Flynn updates us on the fight to Save Preston Market as the community event Arms Around Preston Market is set for 11am today. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy celebrates his 40th year slicing and dicing the week with satire.NUS Rally Welfare Not Warfare here II We hear some of the speakers, Dave Sweeney (ICAN) and Sanne de Swart (Friends of the Earth Nuclear Free Collective), at the recent NUS rally calling for Welfare Not Warfare in Melbourne.King Harvest - The BandAlmost There - The ChurchCause - RodriquezWide Open Road - The Triffids

Public Housing Debate Vic Govt here II We are on the steps of Victoria Parliament (Wed 2 Aug) where Samatha Ratnam MP for the Greens spoke to the issue of Public Housing before we entered the gallery to watch Victoria Parliament debate Public Housing in an initiative of the Greens.  Climate & Refugees: indivisible justice here II Author/ activist Mikaela Loach speaking at a War on Want webinar about the intersectionality of the fight for climate and refugees. As she says 'we are in the same storm but not on the same boat'. link to full web event.The Fence here II Fleur Murphy talks to us about her new play The Fence that looks at what happens when the fence falls down between suburban houses and when you hear too much about the disintegration in other people's relationships - domestic violence and your social/ personal responsibility to tell. Northcote Town Hall Theatre 9th - 20th July tickets.This is the week here II Kevin Healy whips out the satire knife on the week.Hiroshima Day  & US/Aust nuclear build up here II The 78th anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima, which killed 100s of 1000s, is happening while Australia signs nuclear sub deals with the US. We talk to Shirley Winton from No AUKUS Coalition Victoria.songsLife is Beautiful - BriggsI shouldn't have done it - PossumThe buck doesn't stop here no more - Billy BraggI Put a Spell on you - Creedence Clearwater Revival

The Trust Fall: Assange here II Filmmaker Kym Staton talks about his film that documents the life of Julian Assange and the attacks that are bringing free speech under the hammer. Screening at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) Sunday at Nova, Sun July 30th 6:30pm and 9:20pm tickets Freedom is Beautiful here II Filmmaker/ artist Angus McDonald talks to us about his film documenting the extraordinary journey of Kurdish refugees Farhad Bandesh and Mostafa Azimitabar screening to sell out sessions at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF).  This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire. Super Profit Tax here II Solidarity Breakfast regular Don Sutherland returns with an analysis of Zack Smith's speech at the National Press Club. Zack, the new National Secretary of the CFMEU, called for a Super Profits Tax.