Solidarity Breakfast

Headlines here II Drop Site reports- Iranian delegate took advice from psychologists knowledgeable in dementia to have successful negotiations with US over US/Iran peace treaty. APAN reports- In Palestine, Israel continues it's relentless violation of the so-called ceasefire agreement, killing over 1,000 Palestinians since it took effect.- In the West Bank, settler violence and settlement expansion continues to escalate. This week saw an intensification in Israel's pattern of targeting Palestinian religious sites.- The Australian Government has this week committed to undertaking an independent investigation into Israel’s assaults, sexual assaults and torture of the flotilla activists after a meeting with the victims. Email your MP to support the flotilla activist's calls. Nick Hanna Civil Liberties Defence Centre reports:- 18th of June the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) put out a joint statement with the so-called Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in which it declared that it has adopted the highly controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism.There are real concerns that the end result of this will be a significant increase in the number of doctors and nurses having their registration suspended or cancelled for speaking out against Israel.- The Climate Action Show on Monday at 5pm has a small speech by the inspirational President of Colombia Gistavo Petro - go to their podcast for their coverage of the Santa Marta Conference in Colombia, the first international conference on HOW to phase out fossil fuels. AEU Vic rank and file members refused the offer put to them by the Union from Government which was below the needs of workers and offered better outcomes for some sectors of the work force leaving particularly education support workers behind. The 28% pay offer over 4 years was below the 35% being fought for and does not address issues of conditions including work loads and class composition. The vote from the 60,000 strong member  57.7 per cent against to 42.3 per cent  for.P.S.- The Australia Institute ReportAs scandal-prone consulting firm KPMG fronts a parliamentary inquiry today, The Australia Institute has calculated that the Federal Government's $653 million in contracts with KPMG could instead employ 2,200 public servants for two years. KPMG today faces the powerful Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services- Queensland Government has now passed legislation to allow property developers to donate to political parties overturning a recommendation from earlier corruption inquiries.Voices4Palestine here II intro by Vivien Langford speakers Juliet Lamont and Annie Mercator both giving witness to their experience as members of the Global Sumud flotilla. A warning relating of traumatic experiences of rape. Recorded by Vivien Langford Hyde Park, Sydney 7 June.Rowan Cahill - Cold War Kid here II Historian Rowan Cahill talks to us about his new book Cold War Kid - Resisting the Vietnam War. NIBS Melbourne launch Sat 20 Balaam Balaam in Brunswick 3-5pm.This is the week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire and what a week it has been!3cr 50 Years Special - S11 here II PART OF 12 audio pieces (played across all 3CR breakfast shows this week and next as part of 3CRs 30th anniversary on-air celebration).We are looking back 26 years to a pivotal protest against the World Economic Forum held in Melbourne in the year 2000, which brought disparate organising groups together into a broad coalition against globalisation, multinational domination, widespread neoliberal policy, and many other issues. Caravan Park Closure to Homelessness here II Murray from Five Ways Caravan Park is being evicted and facing homelessness as are all the long term residents at the park as the land is being sold. Spike from the Homeless Persons Union talks with Murray as the wild fire of homelessness spreads across Australia.International Refugee Day here II David Glanz, from Refugee Action Collective (RAC) talks to us about a rally for refugees being held at the Victoria State Library at 2pm today (Sat 20th June) and why it still continues to be important to push back on Australia's cruel laws affecting refugees to our shores.

3CR Solidarity Breakfast RAIOTHON ShowDonate at 3cr.org.au/donate to reach Solidarity Breakfast target of $2000 as part of the mighty 3cr total target of $300,000.Featuring:- Colm McNaughton here friend of the show talking about his upcoming An Introduction to Thinking Stratigically 8 week course starting in July - for a better future.- Vivian Langford & Voices4Palestine here with exerpts from Sydney Hyde Park For Palestine Rally June 7th - Andrew Browne here curator of the 40 Artists - 40 Years at Mario's in Brunswick St with opening on 23 June at 5:30pm- Marion Cincotta here friend of the show and 3cr contributor- Kevin Healy live here for one time only (each year) for the RADIOTHON SHOW- Ahmad Khochaiche here Wollongong Friends of Palestine picket at Bisalloy Steel who continue to trade in war for Israel- Vitto here friend of the show and 3crFILEF Show contributor- Don Sutherland here regular contributor and blogger on politics from a Marxist standpoint.

Voices4Palestine here II Senator David Shoebridge speaking at Nakba Rally in Melbourne 17th May.Public Housing Rally here II Speakers at the Public Housing Rally Melbourne 30/5/2026 Joe Toscano MC, Aku from 44 Flats United (44UF), Lorraine resident at Park St, South Melbourne and Spike from the Homeless Persons Union.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy asks the pertinent question what is the difference between Colonel Richard and the arch conservatives on the other side of politics?One Nation Observed here II Max Chandler Mather talking at the Green Institute dispels the view that the silent majority don't know what is going on they just don't think anyone is listening to them.

Headlines here II- Vivid drops Airbnb as a sponsor in BDS push victory- Israeli to take 70% of Gaza- Human Rights Groups warn Australia will become a haven for war criminals from the West Asian war as IDF soldiers Israeli/ Australian dual citizens return to Australia.- Intercept report expose of former Trump campaign manager involvement in a well funded, concerted on-line pro-Israel campaign running in US some posing as pro-peace orgs.- 3 Latin American States fall into line with US military attacks under guise of war on drugs. freedomflotilla.org here II  Ever wondered about the years of planning and logistical support behind the Freedom Flotillas aiming to trounce Israeli's illegal blockade of Gaza? We speak to James from freedomflotilla.orgForever Free PT Campaign here II Matt and Maeve join us to talk up Forever Free Public Transport in Victoria.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy satirises the week comprehensively.Vigil 4 Homeless Deaths here II Homeless Persons Union Vigil to mark the deaths of people on the street was held outside the Melbourne Town Hall before the May 26th Council meeting which confirmed the expansion of the Community Protection Officer Program from 11 to 22  officers.Public Housing Rally here II Senator Lydia Thorpe talks about why it is necessary to fight for Public Housing in the shadow of the Victorian Labor Government  claim of a 'social housing revolution' which actually throws 1,000s of the most vulnerable people to the mercy of the wolves of the rental market and public lands over to private developers' pockets.https://www.savepublichousing.com/https://savepublichousing.org/ SongsEarth to Eve - No KingsEarth to Eve - Code Level Orange

Headlines here II torture of Global Sumud Activists by Israeli forces & local falloutGMAR Sorry Day March here II Aunty Rieo from Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR) alerts us to National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26th May and a rally starting at Preston Town Hall 10am calling for the end to child removals. To support GMAR's work supporting community and mums donate: BSB 313140 Account 123 24900 Bank of Australia Grandmothers Against Removals.Voice4Palestine here II Palestinian - Australian General Surgeon describes volunteering in Gaza. Recorded at the Nakba Rally, Melbourne 17th May.VicPol Activist Raids here II Cath Strong, from Defend Dissent, talks to us about the VicPol dawn raids on activists over the last 6 weeks. Melbourne Activist Legal Service (MALS) for more information.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy dishes it out on the mainstream news with satire.National Left Convention here II Don Sutherland argues that for socialists to be effective in Australia there needs to be a commitment to solidarity and a National Left Convention.

Headlines here II - ASU rally council workers on strike on Tuesday eyewitness account- Min's Government cuts gas exploitation go ahead from $50,000 to $1,000- Victorian Public Service threatened with more job cuts leading into state election- Increase in Reform vote in UK local elections- Min's Government uses amendment to crown land management act to hollow out native title claims- Met Gala reveals bizarre side of American capitalism- US attacks Iranian port calling it a 'love tap'.Voices4Palestine here II Dr Munther Emad speaks about being a child in a Palestinian refugee camp and the way to peace. This was at an event at Pitt St Church in Sydney called People for Peace and Justice. Recorded by Vivien Langford (3cr Climate Action Show)Cuba Under Threat here II Bob Treasure, President of the Australia - Cuba Friendship Society (ACFS) speaking at an event in Sydney for FILEF dedicated to helping Cuba.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy swift knife of satire fillets the week.The Big Lean here II Kelly and Spike from the Homeless Persons Union talk to us about the Big Lean event on Tuesday 12th 4:30pm outside Melbourne Town Hall. We feature the voices of three of the homeless community affected by the Melbourne City Council's Community Safety Office Program which is targeting rough sleepers negatively.Rob hereTamika hereTom here

Headlines here II - New Zealand’s High Court rules against the state's Superannuation Fund (NZ Super) over its investments in companies implicated in Israel’s human rights violations - setting a precedent for sovereign and pension fund investments across the world.- Homeless Persons Union Victoria is calling out City of Melbourne's Community Service Officers, who are being encouraged to use force, when moving on rough sleepers and confiscating their belongings. The Big Lean event Tuesday 12th 5:30 Melbourne Town hall.- Disney just fired 1000 of their own artists – so AI can replace them using the art that those artists made. What could go wrong? - NT Government boycotts federal youth justice inquiry- Global Sumud Flotilla assaulted by Israeli forces. Zack Schofield link Julie, mother of flotilla member Talkback With Attitude linkAnti-Imperialism v "Campism" here II Gabriel Rockhill puts forward the argument about how anti-imperialists need to work together and not be side tracked into issues of support or otherwise for regimes beset by imperialist aggression.Sue Bolton 4 Vic Parliament here II We chew the fat with Sue Bolton about her decision to run for the seat of Broadmeadows in the up-coming Victorian elections.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.May 1st Rally here II three speeches from last nights May Day Rally outside the Victorian State Library.

Headlines here II- Middle East Update- Massive jobs losses at Meta as AI introduced - this flags a dissonance with Australian 'jobs bonanza' rhetoric with AI Google partnerships across Government including education and job skills planning.- US Federal workers lose 'right' for Union representation.Voices4Palestine here II Josh Lees at the 19th April rally at Hyde Park Sydney after the Minns' Government's anti-protest laws failed a second time. Recorded by Vivian Langford 3cr Climate Action Show.Aust Defence Spend here II Mecendes Zanker, from 3cr Friday Rave, speaking at a forum War OR Public Housing – resist the push to defund essential services outlines the vast sums going into war weapons without oversight or even completion of contracts - water into sand.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with a satirical dose of salts.The Indigenous Garden – Wurundjeri Biik Baan  here II The 3cr Garden Show did an outside broadcast from the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in March. Hosts Chloe Foster - horticulture educator and author, and John Arnott - horticulturist chat here with Suzannah Kennett Lister about her collaboration with other designers involved in Wurundjeri biik baan.

Headlines here II - A teenage boy in Adelaide has become the first person to be charged under laws introduced in 2024 that criminalise the creation of deepfake pornography. - NSW Minn's Anti Protest Laws bite the dust.- The commissioner for indigenous children has condemned the unreasonable use of force by an off-duty police officer on a 13 year old girl. - Middle Eastern update- Sudan update- Viva Oil Refinery Fire Corio - call for a review of Viva by Friends of the EarthVigil 4 Lebanon here II Vigil for Lebanon Sydney 15th April - Recorded by Vivian Langford 3cr Climate Action Show Monday 5pm.Henry Reynolds Reframing Australian History here II Historian Henry Reynolds joins us to talk about Australian History: Reframing the past, realising the future. Catch the Sorrento Writers’ Festival Session featuring Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds with Santilla Chingaipe Friday 24th AprilThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.Vic Govt Slashing Environment Protection here II   We speak with Jordan Crook from the Victorian National Parks Association about the Victorian Government's gutting of key nature institutions.

Global Sumud Flotilla here II Some words from two of the Australian contingent on the Global Sumud Flotilla that left Gadigal Country/ Sydney on April 8th link.Adriana Rivas Extradition here II Karina Aedo-Aguilera reports on the extradition of Adriana Rivas back to Chile for her crimes during the Pinochet regime.Vocie4Palestine here II Israeli-Arab Mhamad Babay spoke at Marxism 2026 about his experience of apartheid Israel. As a film producer he invites you to a special screening at Kino on 18th April at 4pm of Two Kid's a Day about the experiences of Palestinian children being arrested by the IOF.Comedians Luke McQueen & Sam Jay here II See Luke McQueen's show nightly at ACMI's Gandel Lab and Sam Jay at the Cloak Room, Melbourne Townhall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healey trims the week with satire.Don Sutherland on Profit here II Part 2 of a conversation with Don Sutherland on the National Wage Case and the role of profit in the equation.