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Interviewed by Priya Kunjan, Dr Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, founder of youth-centred environmental organization Finafinau, joins us from Pago Pago to discuss recent progress in the United States government's moves to advance offshore mineral extraction in the waters off American Samoa in the face of significant resistanceSabrina spoke with us about the cultural and environmental impacts that deep sea mining for critical minerals will cause, and the ongoing fight to prevent this from happening in the waters off the islands of American Samoa. Interviewed by Priya Kunjan, Louise Byrne of the West Papua Women's Office discusses the connections between Sugar Research Australia, the Indonesian sugar industry, and alleged rights abuses and illegal deforestation in Merauke, West Papua. In December 2025, Greenpeace published the report 'Sweet Promises, Bitter Reality: Inside the Merauke Sugarcane Project' detailing serious concerns about the role of the Indonesian state and agribusiness in land theft and mass deforestation in Merauke. More recently, Royce Kurmelovs of Deepcut News has written about the connections between the Australian government-funded body Sugar Research Australia and land clearing in Merauke. Louise has been working for West Papua's freedom and self-determination since 1999, and helped found the West Papua Office in Docklands in 2014. Utube Video Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita (Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time), an investigative documentary examining contemporary colonialism, militarisation, and large‑scale development projects in West Papua YouTube . For more information, you can visit the West Papua Women's Office at 211/838 Collins Street, Docklands 3008 (VIC), and contact them at frwpwomensoffice@gmail.com(link sends e-mail) or via SMS at 0424 745 155. I would like to acknowledge the Kulin Nation – true owners, caretakers and custodians of the land from which we broadcast. 3CR pays respect to Elders, past and present of the Kulin Nation. We recognise their unceded sovereignty.Earth Matters #1570 was produced on Widjibul Weiable lands in the Budjalumg Nation by Bec Horridge   

Acknowledgement of Country//News Headlines:Opposition to Corrections Amendment Bill 2026Protesters oppose AI data centre expansion in Naarm's west and northPhilippines: Revised rules threaten Indigenous land rights.Tasmania: Scientists and protesters oppose renewed salmon farming licences// In the lead up to our chat with Kristie Hoskins, Priya and Kate discussed issues affecting renters, including the use of cameras throughout rental inspections, enforcement of minimum standards, and how the power dynamic between tenants and landlords plays into issues.// We spoke with Kristie Hoskins, a Bendigo renter and housing advocate campaigning to strengthen the rights of tenants during routine rental inspections. Concerned about the growing use of camera technology by some real estate agents and the applicability of rental records for home loans, she's launched petitions in both the Victorian and Federal parliaments calling for stronger protections for renters. We discussed the increasing use of cameras during rental inspections, what rights tenants currently have, and the changes Kristie is pushing for through her petitions. To follow Kristie's work visit her Facebook page, and find her petition to protect renters against invasive recording throughout rental inspections here.// Dr Josh Pallas, Legal Director at Climate Defenders Australia, joined us to discuss NSW Police's recent move to drop all remaining charges against people arrested at Rising Tide's 2024 People's Blockade action, where hundreds of people entered Newcastle Harbour to protest the export of coal out of the world's largest coal port. Climate Defenders Australia, a legal service dedicated to the rights of frontline environmental and climate defenders, represented over 100 People's Blockade arrestees, and had repeatedly petitioned for the withdrawal of their anti-protest charges after NSW Police's failure to prosecute a set of test cases.// We heard from a speech made by Journalist, Wendy Bacon, at a Sydney rally held by healthcare workers in solidarity with Palestine at the NSW Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency HQ on 26 July 2026. In the speech, Wendy speaks about never forgetting to foreground Palestine even though the fall out for civil liberties can be very confronting, before speaking about the actions of Dr Peter McDonald, an eminent cardiologist who was suspended because of alleged anti-semitism remarks he made about Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. Vivien Langford of 3CR's Climate Action Show recorded the piece and also provides a brief introduction. You can catch the Climate Action Show on Mondays 5-6pm.//Zheng Chin is a community organiser and member of the Save Preston Market action group who has written a PhD in urban planning about the successful campaign to save Preston Market from demolition. Kim Chow-Evans is a creative arts therapist and filmmaker with a background in social justice and community work. She is currently filming a documentary on the campaign to save Preston Market, called The People's Market. We were joined by both Zheng and Kim to speak about the latest developments in the campaign to save Preston Market, including what the recent heritage protections mean for the market's future, whether it remains under threat, the experience documenting the campaign, and the recent community push to rename Reservoir Library after Councillor Gaetano Greco, an integral figure in the Save Preston Market campaign's success who passed in 2025. To contribute to the production of the documentary visit the Australian Cultural Fund donation page.//

Happy Birthday to us!This month we are celebrating our 39th year on airWe hear from Amanda about how the show started and talk about some of our favourite shows over the years. We take a trip down memory lane, playing music from 1987 and talk about what has changed over the 39 years, and hear from friends and supportersMUSIC on todays program was Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles and Faith by George Michael (removed from the podcast due to copyright)To hear the music and announcements, listen LIVE to 3CR on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON Demand (Episode avail for a month after broadcast)

Peter Gartside from the Borderlands Cooperative spoke to Green Left Radio on August 7 about the protest against Western Sydney data centres expansion. You can listen to the whole episode on 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Public housing residents rally and petition against demolitionsGaza update Violent attack at Camp SovereigntyAUKUS inquiry submissions / criticismsBird flu threatens Murray-Darling wetlandsImprisonment risk over unpaid fines  On 3rd August, Marisa Sposaro of 3CR's Doin' Time, sat down with Maggie Munn, Gunggari Advocate and Director of First Nations Justice at Human Rights Law Centre, to discuss Australia's failure to make progress on targets to reduce the rates of First Nations children behind bars, while states and territories continue to detain children in remand at increasing rates, in direct contravention of International Law. In their chat, Marisa and Maggie also touched on a report released by the Victorian Commission on Children and Young People, and broke down the Northern Territory government's abolishment of key aspects of 'Child Placement Principles'.You can tune into Doin' Time every Monday 4-5pm on 3CR.// Melinda Davis, Senior Lecturer in Education at Swinburne University of Technology and former deputy principal, joined us to discuss why Victorian teachers are set to strike for the third time this year on Wednesday the 19th of August. Melinda outlined how we got here, the compounding pressure on the sector, where the Victorian Branch of the Australian Education Union's negotiations with government currently stand, and teachers' demands.// Idil and Ilo from the Centre Against Racial Profiling joined us for a conversation about the upcoming launch of 'The People's Record', a podcast about race, policing and public housing in Narrm. This incredible series tells the story of the public housing towers - the flats - focusing on the vitality and resistance of the community in the face of racialised policing and structural violence. This Saturday the 8th of August, The People's Record will be launched at IPCS, where the 6th and final episode of the show will be recorded live. The People's Record will be broadcasting daily on 3CR 855AM from the 8th of August.// Nic Seton, CEO of Parents for Climate, spoke with us about the organisation's successful push to close the Climate Active program, the adequacy of voluntary climate claims, and new mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements for Australian companies. Parents for Climate are a national parent advocacy organisation working to empower communities to make the climate safer for children. They have campaigned for over three years to abolish the Climate Active program, including through a landmark court case brought against EnergyAustralia, community advocacy work, and sustained investigation into greenwashing by energy companies. Nic Seton is a former stay-at-home dad, and has over 12 years' experience working across international environmental organisations.// Bill McKenzie, Deputy Chair of the 44FU Layfield Court Residents Committee, shared updates from yesterday's action, where public housing residents from over-55s flats from at least four estates across Melbourne took their petition to resist the demolition of their homes to the office of Housing Minister Nick Staikos. Bill was a member of a small delegation of representatives who entered 1 Spring Street to bring the residents' petition to Staikos, who chose not to meet directly with residents despite being in the building at the time of the action. The Layfield Court Resident's Committee represents residents at 150 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, an older persons' high-rise where Bill has lived for nearly 20 years.//

Hamdi Ali is the host of 3CR's Somali language program.

His week that was - Kevin HealyPassing of one of the founders of 3CR, Bevan RamsdenArchive interview with Bevan Ramsden in Columbia attending a peace conference in 2024.Professor Richard Broinowski looking at situations in Gaza, Iran and Cuba.Environmentalist and peace activist Dr Colin Hughes with his month that was.From the archives: Pro independence activist for Bougainville Marilyn Havini

Headlines - Prisoners in Victoria will no longer be guaranteed daily access to fresh air after legislation allowing prisons to deny outdoor access due to "operational considerations" passed. Israeli forces have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, despite United States President Donald Trump announcing a plan he described as a “monumental step” towards peace and security in the shattered enclave. British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said.  Dozens of residents from the older persons public housing flats have invited Housing Minister Nick Staikos to receive petitions against the demolition of their homes. Inez Winters is  a Strategic Lead of Policy & Media and Katy Gagliardi is a Project Officer Community Development at VALID, Victorian advocacy organisation for adults with intellectual disability and their families. VALID's recent submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee condemns the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 in its current form for dismantling essential safeguards and exposing people with disabilities to severe risk. Senate Full Report Due: Friday 14 August 2026Inclusion Australia: How to contact your MP about NDIS changes https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/how-to-contact-your-mp-about-ndis-changes/VALID Webinar: Building Inclusive Boards and Committees: people with disability as realcontributors - Thu, 27 Aug, 12pm - 1pm AEST. Online. Register Now!https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-valid-conversations Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer, author and founder of Digital Rights Watch. Lizzie also sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech, was involved in gambling reform for many years and at the National Justice Project, she worked with lawyers, journalists and activists to establish a Copwatch program. Today, we discuss a new report published by Digital Rights Watch on AI Scribes in Healthcare.Report: Off the Record - AI Scribes in Australian Healthcarehttps://digitalrightswatch.org.au/ai-scribe-report/ Report: Guide for Using AI Scribes in the Medical Sectorhttps://digitalrightswatch.org.au/guide-for-ai-scribes/ Emilie Owens, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is the sub-branch president at Parkville College about education in the youth justice system. The Victorian Government is the only state government in Australia to refuse the fully funding of public schools, this has serious effects on students and staff alike.This morning she returns to 3CR to talk about the AEU and their demands for fair work and funding.   Darcie Carruthers is a nature campaigner at the Australian Conservation Foundation here to speak with us about the recent H5N1 bird flu outbreak that is causing mass death tolls of birds and wildlife recently affecting Australia, the last continent reached. If you see affected birds or wildlife you can ring Australia's 24 hour wildlife emergency helpline on 1-800 675888.  You can also find live updates at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu Shiree works with Many Hands Make, a creative community and platform in Melbourne founded by artist and producer Tash Atkins. It connects independent artists, makers, and thinkers to reduce the isolation of creative work through shared spaces and collaborative events. Today we discuss their upcoming project which is an audio Zine called "Volume Press." Songs - Saloma - Alunan Biola Saloma was a Singaporean-Malaysian singer who rose to fame in the 1950s. This is Alunan Biola or Melody of Violins. Kee-ahn - Heavy Kee'ahn is a Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Torres Strait Islander songwriter and performer from North Queensland. This one is 'Heavy' from her 2025 album, For Me, For You.  

Today Hayden and Lottie discussed the ins and outs of caring for a rescued, indoor, vegan cat. This episode is in honour of our beautiful cat Ceci!  We outlined reasons to try switching your cat to a vegan diet and discussed ways to do that safely. More info can be found below:  Sustainable Pet Food: https://sustainablepetfood.info (especially 'FAQs' and 'Vegetarian Feline Diets'.) Their 'Sustainability' page also shows that feeding your cat or dog a diet of animal flesh has a large environmental impact: "About 25-30% of the environmental impact of livestock production within the US are attributable to dog and cat diets"! r/veganpets subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/veganpets Both the Sustainable Pet Food website and r/veganpets link to studies about a vegan diet being healthy for cats Previous Freedom of Species episodes: "Vegan Dogs & Cats / Human Population" (from 25:30) "VegePets"  Vegan pet food brands: https://veganpet.com.au/product-category/vegan-cat-food/ https://www.benevo.com/ https://www.amipetfood.com/en In Australia Vegan Pet can be bought from the website above, and Benevo and Ami can be bought here: https://www.vpets.com.au/product-category/vegan-cat/vegan-cat-food/  How to brush your cat's teeth: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3dBySVcgIYI  We discussed the benefits of keeping your cat indoors and options for safe outdoor access.  Reasons to keep cats indoors: https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/reasons-to-keep-cats-indoors/ How to keep an indoor car happy: https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/how-to-keep-an-indoor-cat-happy/  We urged people to adopt cats from shelters instead of from breeders. 260 healthy cats and dogs without homes are killed everyday in Australia. Breeders of all sizes and types have welfare concerns: https://www.animaljusticeparty.org/companion_animals  While we recommend keeping your cat indoors, we don't agree with killing outdoor cats, and are sceptical of the benefits of mandatory containment laws. Trap Neuter Return (TNR) is a humane and effective approach to control outdoor cat populations. Learn more below: https://loverescuecollaborate.org/2026/05/23/trapping-culling-the-negatives/ https://completecatguide.com/trap-neuter-return-programs-animal-welfare-guide/ Previous Freedom of Species episodes: "War on wild cats in Australia" "Managing urban/periurban cat populations humanely"  Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped us surpass our Radiothon target, raising $1,764! 3CR has raised $250,000 but is not at their $300,000 target. Make a one-time donation at www.3cr.org.au/donate or become an annual supporter at www.3cr.org.au/subscribe or by calling 3CR at 9419 8377 during business hours. We would be grateful if you selected Freedom of Species as your programme of choice!  Music played: Sea of Love - Cat Power Ev'rybody Wants to be a Cat (From "The Aristocats" Soundtrack) - Scatman Crothers Prologue: Jellice Songs for Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber (from the musical Cats)  Send us feedback at FOSradio@proton.me

Maccas joined Green Left Radio on July 31 to discuss the weekend's rallies to protect the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Maccas is with Protect our NDIS Naarm spoke about why we need to oppose the government's attacks on the NDIS. You can listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Sue Bull joined Green Left Radio on July 31 to discuss the turmoil and right wing shift in the Victorian ALP. Listen to the whole episode at 3CR and more from Green Left Radio here.

Terry is a CFMEU member, 3CR volunteer, and motor cycle enthusiast.

In this episode of Stick Together, Amy chats with fellow 3CR presenter about their experience of piece-rate conditions. 

Tom Sulston from Digital Rights Watch joined Green Left Radio on July 24 to discuss the recent moves by the Albanese government on regulating AI. Is the government doing enough? Listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Headlines  - Aboriginal leaders have warned the Northern Territory's controversial overhaul of child protection laws could embolden other governments to weaken protections for First Nations children - Israeli soldiers have intensified their offensive in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, raiding at least 20 towns and villages, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians - CW: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised the following headline mentions the name of an Indigenous person who has died. More than a year after the death of 24-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi White, his family has commenced proceedings in the Northern Territory Supreme Court to obtain answers about the decision not to prosecute the police officer involved in his death. - Parents for Climate welcomes the Federal Government's decision to close the Climate Active program and end the risky practice of certifying businesses' voluntary climate claims as “carbon neutral”.  Jana Favero is the Deputy CEO and Head of Systemic Change at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and recently spoke at the Justice for Chemmani Rally that was held on 19 July 2026 outside the State Library of Victoria and organised by Tamil Eelam Solidarity. Tamil Eelam Solidarity is calling on the Australian Government and the international community to act urgently following the discovery of hundreds of bodies in the Chemmani mass grave and other mass grave sites across the Tamil homeland.  3CR's Earth Matters celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sunday 26 July, and to mark this milestone, Claudia spoke to founder and inaugural presenter/producer (and now Projects Coordinator at 3CR) Juliet Fox, about what she remembers from her first show as well as the role the program has played in the broader environmental movement across the last 30 years.  Earth Matters shares local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Tune in every Sunday 11:00am to 11:30am or go to https://www.3cr.org.au/earthmatters Emilie Owens, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is a sub-branch president at Parkville College. Parkville College is a specialist government Victorian school that provides tailored, year-round education to vulnerable young people detained in youth justice custodial facilities or secure care settings. Today Ellena and Emilie discussed the ways in which incarcerated youth access education, the specific frameworks of Parkville College, and how gaps in funding from the Victorian Government affect both staff and students.  For anyone who may find this content confronting contact 13YARN (13 92 76): A 24/7 free, confidential crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Lifeline 13 11 14.   Freya Dinshaw is an Associate Legal Director from the Human Rights Law Centre where she specialises in corporate accountability. Julia recently interviewed Freya about the modern slavery laws that were announced in Australia back in 2018 but have been recently strengthened by introducing criminal punishment holding those who violate the laws accountable. This is in order to prevent labour that violates human rights within the supply chain, preventing Australian traders.  Bridget is on the show today to speak about The Torch, a Melbourne-based, First Peoples-led arts organization that runs art programs and sales to support Indigenous Australians in and recently released from Victorian prisons. On August 30th a fundraiser will be held at Bar Flippys in Brunswick from 5-9pm. Today we'll be speaking to Bridget in regards to the fundraiser, what to expect, and some more information on the Torch and what they do. For more information visit thetorch.org.au  Songs: Dream Baby Dream - Spinifex GumSpinning around - Kylie MinogueDandou Kodjo - Akofa Akoussah

Lottie and Trev talked about antinatalism, pronatalism and reproductive justice, and overlaps with veganism and environmentalism.  We argued that reproductive choice is paramount, through access to birth control and abortion, education and careers for girls and women and other measures to improve quality of life globally.  We questioned the impact of depopulation as a solution to environmental crises and reducing human harm on other species. In any case, this is no replacement for fighting for changes here and now, like moving towards a global vegan food system. Content warning: brief mention of suicide from 28:30-29:30. If you or someone you know is struggling contact Lifeline at 131114 or lifeline.org.au  Media mentioned: - 'After the Spike : Population, Progress, and the Case for People' by Dean Spears and Michael Geruso https://afterthespike.com/ - 'Veganarchism: Against all oppression, everywhere, all the time' by Nathan Poirier https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1851 - 'If you're on the fence about having kids, don't do it' by Zoya Patel https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/if-you-re-on-the-fence-about-having-kids-don-t-do-it-20251201-p5njx5.html - Global human population is expected to peak at 10.4 billion in the 2080s: https://ourworldindata.org/population-growth - A vegan food system could cut global land use by three quarters: https://ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets - Depopulation is too small and too slow to meaningfully mitigate climate catastrophe: https://hannahritchie.substack.com/p/population-growth-decline-climate  Previous FoS episodes on this topic: - 'Human Dogs & Cats / Human Population' - 'Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All the Time with Nathan Poirier' - 'More veganarchism - part 2 with Nathan Poirier'  Music: - Sally's Pigeons by Cyndi Lauper - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye - King by Florence and the Machine You can still donate until the end of July to help keep our show and 3CR going: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/FreedomofSpecies  Send us feedback at FOSradio@proton.me

The first episode of Earth Matters aired on the 26th of July 1996 - exactly 30 years ago this week! In this special anniversary episode* we time warp back thirty years and listen to excerpts from the first ever episode of Earth Matters broadcast on 26 July 1996. We speak to founder and inaugural presenter/producer Juliet Fox – now Projects Coordinator at 3CR – who shares her memories of the first show as well as the role the programme has played in the broader environmental movement across three decades. Guests: Captain Derek Nicholls, Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior II talks about the boat's drift fishing campaign work and energy sources. Murrandoo Yanner, then CEO of the Carpentaria Land Council about the CRA RTZ Century zinc mine in Queensland. Juliet Fox, founder and inaugural presenter/producer of Earth Matters, now Projects Coordinator at 3CR community radio in Naarm. *This is an extended version of the broadcast. Runtime 33-minutes. Further reading: https://www.clcac.com.au/native-title/our-story/02 https://www.greenpeace.org.au/article/the-rainbow-warrior-ii-retires/https://www.greenpeace.org.au/learn/bombing-of-the-rainbow-warrior/      

Jye Batam from Knox for Palestine joined Green Left Radio on July 17 to discuss local campaigns against Australian weapons supply to Israel's genocide. In particular, they talked about the July 18 protest outside Rosebank Engineering timed to coincide with a national mobilisation to Pine Gap. You can listen to the whole episode on 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Green Left journalist Bed Radford joined Green Left Radio on July 17 to talk about the Colombian elections where the left wing candidate was narrowly defeated. You can listen to the whole episode on 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

3CR would like to acknowledge the Kulin Nation – true owners, caretakers and custodians of the land from which we broadcast. 3CR pays respect to Elders, past and present of the Kulin Nation. We recognise their unceded sovereignty.//News Headlines//Israeli embassy interference in Labor national conference platform on GazaPine Gap convergenceCriticism of NT proposed child protection laws from child protection ministersReport: 99% of people seeking asylum Australia has transferred to Nauru are not able to access enough foodVictorian teacher's strike action//Veteran broadcaster and activist Marisa Sposaro, host of 3CR's Doin' Time show, joined us for a conversation about disability support funding for blind and vision impaired people, in the context of looming cuts to the NDIS. In this discussion, we covered how different kinds of funding allocations facilitate inclusion for blind and vision impaired people under the NDIS, the implications of losing access to this funding, and more broadly, the way that conversations about legitimate support and functionality assessments occur within a society that holds very narrowed views about the kinds of lives that people with disability should live. Catch Doin' Time from 4-5PM on Mondays on 3CR.//Dr Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, founder of youth-centred environmental organization Finafinau, joined us from Pago Pago to discuss recent progress in the United States government's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's moves to advance offshore mineral extraction in the waters off American Samoa. On the 16th of July, in the face of significant resistance in American Samoa and across the Pacific region, the BOEM agency issued a Proposed Leasing Notice for the American Samoa Outer Continental Shelf Pacific Mineral Lease Sale 1, another step in the direction of a potential lease sale this November. Sabrina spoke with us about the cultural and environmental impacts that deep sea mining for critical minerals will cause, and the ongoing fight to prevent this from happening in the waters off the islands of American Samoa. Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka is a Samoan Filipina educator, youth leadership mentor, and environmental justice advocate who works at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, community organizing, and ocean conservation to amplify Pacific voices in local and global decision-making.//Isabel Maria Villalón is an independent researcher living and studying in Mexico City. She has a master's degree in Latin American Studies from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, is about to enter into a doctorate program, and writes regularly for the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA). As the 2026 World Cup wraps up, we spoke with Isabel to unpack the tainted legacy it left behind throughout Mexico City. She walked us through inequities in tax contributions paid to Mexico, Canada, and the US by participating corporations, and the rejection of the tournament by a broad assembly of social movements that led to street protests. Throughout the conversation, Isabel shed light on structural economic inequalities present across both legislation governing the World Cup and negotiations for the United States Mexico Canada free trade agreement that occurred alongside the tournament.//We listened to a podcast produced with All The Best Radio, international audio producer, Craig Garrett, and our Thursday Breakfast host, Kate, about the growing push for reproductive healthcare leave across Australia. The podcast features Emma Hardy, a writer with lived experience of managing PMDD in the workplace, Carolyn Dunbar, the Women's Team Leader at the Victorian Trades Hall Council and advocate for the union's campaign, It's for Every Body, and Tom Hvala, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne who adopts a feminist approach to push for greater legal protections within the workplace. A quick note, this podcast mentions suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can call Lifeline 13 11 14 or SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251. This story was originally produced for fbi radio's audio storytelling program, All The Best, published in June 2026.// 

Headlines:- Senator Lidia Thorpe on the Senate Inquiry into racism against First Peoples- Randa Abdel-Fattah taking legal action against the Greater Bendigo City Council and La Trobe University- Asylum seekers in Nauru are struggling to buy enough food- 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, US continues attacks on Iran for 9th consecutive day Natalie Hunter - Justice Not Jails (Close Pine Gap Land Back Convergence); Natalie Hunter, Nygina and Jabba Jabba woman and founder of Justice Not Jails, speaking at the recent Close Pine Gap Land Back Convergence in Mparntwe. You can follow the work of Justice Not Jails by following @justice.not.jails on Instagram and by searching for the group on Facebook.  Shirley Winton, No AUKUS Coalition VIC; Shirley joins us on the program this morning to speak about the devastating ecological destruction caused by the US military and upcoming events, including a showing of Abby Martin's film, 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' and Q&A session. Phoebe Howe, Parents for Climate; Phoebe joined us to discuss the importance of parents standing up to take action of climate for future generations and how the organisation makes activism accessible to this busy demographic. We discussed two current campaigns at Parents for Climate, including the campaign 'Clean Air for Kids' asking parents to limit idling to reduce air pollutants around schools and child care centres, and the petition to 'Put Kids Before Data Centres'.  Mimi, Sex worker; discussing the reality of being in this line of work emphasizing that sex work is real work. And talking about how stigma, criminalization, and violence can affect those in the industry. Beyond the Bars - Dame Phyllis Frost Centre; Monday 6th July started off 3CR's annual Beyond the Bars project of live Prison Broadcasts which is now celebrating its 25th year of speaking with First Nations inmates inside 6 Victorian Prisons. Beyond the Bar hosts Shiralee and Tash present live with the women inside Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Deer Park.  For anyone who may find this content confronting contact 13YARN (13 92 76): A 24/7 free, confidential crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Lifeline 13 11 14 Songs: Colours - Jessica Wishart House in the Desert - Moongaze Beautiful Child - Kirra Voller

    The Dying Trade is the debut documentary film by animal rights activist and YouTuber Jack Hancock-Fairs. It explores the meat industry through the deeply personal lens of the filmmaker's relationship with his father, who is a slaughterhouse worker.   The documentary has earned high praise and award nominations for its balanced take on a highly polarising topic. Instead of relying on typical "preachy" activist tropes, the film centres on understanding and bridging the gap between individuals holding completely different ethical views. (Source: Plant Based News).    We chat about the focus of the film and how it represents the existence of slaughterhouses and the people who work in them, and consider this through an abolitionist lens. The quote from "To Kill a Mockingbird"  by Nelle Harper Lee in which Atticus tells Scout: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”       Links:https://www.youtube.com/@HumaneHancockhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/new-film-human-cost-meat-industry   Music we played:- The first song, is in the film: Imogen and the Knife - 'Red (is my colour)' https://open.spotify.com/album/1eSnR8nBIvmcz4Hn3AukWu- The second song, is in the film: Aimee Mann - 'Save Me' https://open.spotify.com/album/6jbjx0LGKl11H6UtrgS2nV- The final song, is not in the film but samples the quote used in the film: Circle of Dust - 'Dissolved' https://circleofdust.bandcamp.com/album/circle-of-dust-25th-anniversary-edition Up to July 31st, donations can be made to 3CR's Radiothon 2026 fundraiser campaign by donating here at our GiveNow https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies or via 3CR at 3cr.org.au and follow the prompts to donate and nominate Freedom of Species as your selected show.  Thanks to everyone for your support of FoS and 3CR! Your support keeps independent radio on the airwaves. Please send any feedback to us at FOSradio@proton.me  

Deepak Joshi joined Green Left Radio on July 17 to talk about the protests against far right Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia. Joshi is a member of Hindus for Human Rights. You can listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

 In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 16th July 2026, you will a recording of a live broadcast featuring Es Foong talking about the Sonic Poetry Festival. You'll also hear Es and host, Indrani Perera, swapping poems in a poetic conversation or a poetry exchange of words and ideas.Sonic Poetry Collective, a coalition of poets concerned with building community sustainably, will host Sonic Poetry Festival on 24 October 2026. This all-day festival wil lbe hosted at Balam Balam Place and festival attendees can anticipate poetry wortshops, third place interactions, play, communal curiousity, and opportunities to serve as artist, audience, and both at once. EVENT DETAILSSonic Poetry FestivalSaturday 24th August 2026Ballam Ballam Place, Brunswick, Victoriawww.sonicpoetryfestival.com Poems read in this episode:Dear Letter P by Miriam HechtmanAt the Council Meeting by Kevin BrophyThe Change Room by Andy JacksonBless Grace Jones by Warsan ShireKaleidoscope by Ali Cobby EckermannAt the Lip of the Well by Lakshmi R KanchiTo Be Kissed by Quinn EadesListen by Jazz Money A Map of Mothers by Nadia NiazThe Other Side of History by Jeanine LeaneI wonder about that time in history by Linh Tran CreditsProduced by Brendan Bonsack.Thank you to Es Foong for joining us and to you for listening!  NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.

Beyond the Bars was a co-production between Race Matters, All The Best and 3CR, and we extend our thank you to all those involved for letting us share on the fbi airwaves. This episode features excerpts from the interviews conducted at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre for Beyond the Bars on 3CR in greater Victoria. This broadcast was hosted by Shiralee Hood, Tash Norris and Nayuka Hood. And an extra special thanks to the labour and love of Juliet Fox, Michaela Stubbs and the 3CR team, Samantha Haran and Shareeka Helaluddin from the Race Matters team for their hard work and planning. You can find out about Beyond the Bars here: https://www.3cr.org.au/beyondthebars. For the full experience listen to the full broadcast: https://www.fbi.radio/programs/beyond-the-bars--race-matters--all-the-best/episodes/beyond-the-bars-race-matters-and-all-the-best-12th-july-2026 Race Matters X All The Best Credits Hosted by Gabriella Accaria and Leya Kim Produced by Kwame Slusher, Prinita Thevarajah and Samantha Haran. Graphics by Malaak ACAB Betty and Piggy Patrol by Rubyrose Bancroft @rubyrosebancroft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progressive singer/songwriter Steel City Sue from Muloobinba/Newcastle joined Green Left Radio on July 10 to talk about her coming tour. You can hear more from Green Left Radio on 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

On Sunday 12 July, Chloe Foster and John Arnott, celebrated 50 years of 3CR, and 49 of the Gardening Show, with a Gardening Show retrospective of special guests made up of long standing panellists; Gwen and Rodger Elliot, AB Bishop, Stephen Ryan, Pam Vardy, Penny Woodward, Virginia Heywood, Evan Gaulke and Emma Herd!Listeners joined us live to tell us their favourite Gardening Show memories and how long they've been listening to the show!Listen in via 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.au

Adam, Hayden, Lottie and Nick discuss whether the show Pluribus (Apple TV) promotes a pro-animal rights message, including highlighting the “straw man” arguments against veganism in the show and in fan reactions to it. We also cover what we'd each do in the Pluribus scenario, not necessarily advocating for cannibalism, and the Pluribus as an analogy for communism while the main character Carol represents capitalism/rugged individualism.  Radiothon: Thanks again to everyone who has donated to our Radiothon campaign! With donations for our show via Givenow and the 3CR site combined, we have now reached over 90% of our $1,700 target. If you'd like to help keep our show and 3CR going, you can get us over the line here: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/FreedomofSpecies We appreciate any support!  More Pluribus Analysis: Prestige TV Podcast – ‘Pluribus' Episode 3: Negative Nancy at the Ice Hotel: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-prestige-tv-podcast/2025/11/14/pluribus-episode-3-negative-nancy-at-the-ice-hotel The Rich Eisen Show – Vince Gilligan on the Underlying A.I. Themes in Apple TV's ‘Pluribus': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05DXxA5ddDU Bias Sinha – Rhea Seehorn compares her ‘Pluribus' character to Walter White as she questions hate she received: https://www.msn.com/en-au/entertainment/tv/rhea-seehorn-compares-her-pluribus-character-to-walter-white-as-she-questions-hate-she-received/ar-AA25erLJ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6a28c527a97b45e2b637391cec4aa0be&ei=26  Music: Pluribus theme by Dave Porter. Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera. What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Paranoid by The Beaches. Dead by Mia June.

Sarah Baarini joined Green Left Radio on July 3 to discus the political situation in Lebanon and Israel's continued aggression against the country. Baarini is a member of the Lebanese community and organiser of the Free Palestine Sunday rallies in Naarm/Melbourne. You can listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Indian community member, Narendar, joined Green Left Radio on July 3 to discuss Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Australia. The Hindutva movement represented by the BJP and Modi must be opposed and there will be a protest planned for July 9. You can listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Izzy, a school teacher, joined Green Left Radio on June 26 to discuss Labor's recent enterprise agreement offer to school teachers and education support staff and why members overwhelmingly voted to reject the offer. Izzy is also an AEU member and part of Fight the Crisis. You can listen to the whole episode at 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Socialist Alliance candidate for Broadmeadow, Sue Bolton, joined Green Left Radio on June 26. Bolton, who is also a Merri-bek councillor, discussed the rising support for One Nation and how we can fight back. Additionally, she spoke about the upcoming anti-racism rally being planned in Broadmeadows on Saturday July 25. You can listen to the entire show on 3CR. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

 * Community radio - 3CR 50th Anniversary* Housing nervous nellies* Europe - reality bites* "Headlock" - Primary School 101* "Australians are poorer." - Liberal Party gospel* Victorian liquidation sale?

His week that was – Kevin HealyDr Sue Warham and recent developments at the Australian War Memorial.Dr Binoy Kampmark digests Pauline Hanson.Mike Kisham, vice chairperson of AFOPA in Adelaide with his journey for Palestine and Censorship of support for Palestine.As its 50th anniversary week for 3CR two interviews from the early days of the genocide in Gaza with Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees and the former manager with Australian Palestine Advocacy Group Jessica Morrison.

On this show, we talk to a lot of experts. People who use big words, people who have written some book or spoken at some conference. And we also talk to local groups, people who are doing activisms, people who are heavily invested in this space, people who already know a lot. But that's not really most of Australia. I think for a lot of people, climate change is this kind of vague, bad future thing that is kind of in the back of their minds. I really wanted to get the perspective of normal people. People who are as invested in climate change as the experts and the activists, because climate change is gonna affect us all in the future. And whose opinions are just as important because feeling kind of bad, not knowing what to do, is a climate action. And it's probably the most popular climate action that everyone in the world is doing right now. The whole point of 3CR is that we present viewpoints that are underrepresented in other media, that we talk to people that don't usually have a voice, that we present opinions that other media places won't. Children are one of the groups in societies that have the least power, and their words are taken least seriously. And maybe that's true, maybe kids just have bad opinions, but something that really struck me while I was talking to these people was just how their ideas were really similar to adults' ideas - it's just that adults use bigger words. So I interview some normal children about their ideas about climate change.  ALSO What happens when your workplace burns down and then you don't have a job anymore? What happens when you are in a flood, and then your legs dissolve off, and then you have to go on the disability pension? What happens if you're already doing it tough, and then the whole world around you starts getting even tougher one degree at a time? What if escalating natural disasters starts costing the government a lot of money and then they don't increase jobseeker for another 1000 years? What if you're poor but the only real solution to climate change being offered is the individual consumption of electric cars and solar panels and you just don't have $50,000 lying around? What happens if you're an unemployed, divorced, depressed middle-aged men and everyone assumes that you and people like you are going to vote for one nation, but actually, you're really cool? I don't know the answers to these question, but Jennifer from the unemployed workers union does!

In this episode Lottie and Nick talked about diversity of tactics, innovation of tactics and radical flank effects in social movements, and what animal (or any other!) activists can learn from these phenomena. We argue for unity in fighting for our common goal of ANIMAL LIBERATION. But we discuss how diverse tactics, both radical and moderate, can be positive for social movements.  Resources we drew from: "Rebels With a Cause: Public Attitudes on Radical Protest Actions A Review of Empirical Evidence of Radical Flank Effects" by Chamberlain & Madsen (2025): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42087-025-00485-y#ref-CR18 "Waves of Contention: Relations among Radical, Moderate, and Conservative Movement Organizations" by Robnett, Glasser and Trammell (2015): https://www.emerald.com/books/edited-volume/12925/chapter-abstract/83298261/Waves-of-Contention-Relations-among-Radical "Choosing Tactics: Evidence from Social Movement Theory" by Max Carpendalehttps://www.animalask.org/post/choosing-tactics-evidence-from-social-movement-theory  This episode covers similar themes to our May 31st 2026 episode, "Vegan stereotypes: In defence of the preachy vegan!" https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/vegan-stereotypes-defence-preachy-vegan  Music:  Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday  A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke  Mississippi Goddam - Nina Simone Donate before the end of July to keep Freedom of Species and 3CR on the air. Help us reach our target! https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies

Radiothon 2026 Aboriginal Deaths In Custody Interview with Flotilla Activist  Content Warning  This week's Episode of Dointime contains audio descriptions of Aboriginal and Torrestrait Islander people who have died, graphic discussion of deaths incustody, and the name and audio image of a First Nations Person who has passed away.  Sexual assault and torture are also discussed. Please take care of yourself and reach out to community resources if you feel stressed or overwhelmed. Marisa promoted Radiothon on the show. There is still 171 dollars remaining of the 1000 dollar target for the dointime show.  Please donate to dointime, and all shows at 3Cr.  Marisa played an interview from the Archives from the 199's with Uncle Ray Jackson Wiradjuri Warrior who dedicated his lifeto fighting for justiceand  the human rights of aboriginal people. The interview was from an older doin show presented by Sasha, and it was around the time of the watch Committee which was founded by Ray. Uncle passed away on 2015 and Permission was given by the family to air this very special segment. Finally, Marisa interviewed Violet, a Flotilla Activist about being on the flotilla, trying to deliver life saving aid tostarving Civilians in Gaza.  Violet spoke indetail about her texperiences at the hands of the guards and authorities.  It was a powerful interview focusingon the importance of exposing genocide of Gaza.Violations of human rights were discussed in detail.      

On this episode of Queering the Air, we spoke with Thea Riley about their musical methods, the use of song titles to drive a songs theme, regulating a song's tempo and syncopation to affect the listener and the difficulty in maintaining focus on this with so much distraction from ‘the biz'. PLEASE DONATE for Radiothon! It would seem that a great proportion of Queering the Air listeners are podcast listeners. To stay on the air, both Queering the Air and 3CR heavily rely on the generosity of all our listeners. As such, I hope that you can show your solidarity by donating to our Radiothon. The crowdraiser page, that will stay open until the end of July, is givenow.com.au/cr/queeringtheair. If you donate via that specific page, you will be making clear to 3CR program management of your support for our show.

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.

Left to fend for himself, Michael sat in the studio all alone (wrapped in the enthusiasm of the 3CR family), spoke much too much, pleaded for donations to the radio station and played clips from Alcoholics Anonymous guests who had come in to the studio over the past 12 months.Thanks to the donations from our loyal listeners & supporters, we are sooooo close to reaching our 2026 Radiothon budget. As at 25th June,2026 we are a couple of hundred dollars short. Please donate and get us over the line.We look forward to bringing you more recovery stories over the next year. 

We took a break talking about serious things and had a fun time chatting about climate change, our own stories of climate activism, the history and future of the show, and just being silly billies!NEW Climate Action Show stickers available to subscribers or by gold coin donation! Head to the 3CR front desk to pick one up, or contact us on climateaction3cr@gmail.com to arrange postage.

On Sunday June 14th 2026, the Freedom of Species team had yet another nail-biting animal trivia show to raise donations for 3CR's Radiothon 2026! This year is special as it is 3CR's 50th birthday!! Listen along to our trivia show - Can you guess the answers before the listeners? CORRECTION: The animal sound played in the show was in fact a quail, not a bandicoot!! Trev apologises sincerely. Luckily no one guessed quail although we did lead listeners astray by saying the animal was not a bird... Donate to the 3CR Radiothon: We finished the show $200 under our Radiothon target! Thanks to all our amazing listeners!! Please support 3CR Community Radio so we can keep operating as a genuinely independent and non-commercial broadcast service. Donations are the best way to keep animal advocacy and other radical radio on the airwaves. You can donate via the GiveNow page: https://givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies. Or call 3CR during business hours (+61 3 9419 8377) or donate via the 3CR website (https://www.3cr.org.au/donate) and nominate Freedom of Species. Help us reach our target by the end of July! Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ MY VEGAN LIFE by IFEEL: https://ifeel.bandcamp.com/track/my-vegan-life butterfly!! by RAMdragon: https://ramdragon.bandcamp.com/track/butterfly Ditch the Party by Codefendants: https://soundcloud.com/codefendants-music/ditch-the-party Please send us any feedback via FOSradio@proton.me

On this episode of Queering the Air, part of the 3CR Radiothon broadcast, we:Heard our resident fictional character DJ T-Boy scratch some records,Listened to some examples of what makes QTA pop, including hot takes from our International Women's Day show, an on air discussion about bi-erasure, and various guests describing their points of resistance and pride. It would seem that a great proportion of Queering the Air listeners are podcast listeners. To stay on the air, both Queering the Air and 3CR heavily rely on the generosity of all our listeners. As such, I hope that you can show your solidarity by donating to our Radiothon. The crowdraiser page, that will stay open until the end of July, is givenow.com.au/cr/queeringtheair. If you donate via that specific page, you will be making clear to 3CR program management of your support for our show.

For 3CR's 2026 Radiothon and in honour of the station's 50th anniversary, Yousef looks back on Palestine Remembered's 22-year history and why the show, as well as 3CR, is still so important today. Thank you to everyone who kindly donated during the radiothon show, and thank you to everyone who tunes in week after week to Palestine Remembered. It's thanks to you that we can stay on air and ensure the station's future, and keep the show running for another 22 years. If you missed out on donating during the show, you can still donate online at 3cr.org.au/donate or call the station on 9419 8377. Every bit counts towards our goal!Thank you!! Artwork by Charlotte Allingham

This week, in lieu of a twenty minute podcast of us reading out the 3CR phone number and imploring you to give us money, we've recorded a bonus chat with sociologist Aaron Winter about the pogroms in the UK. But if you would like to donate to help us keep producing content like this, we would appreciate it! You can do so via here or at 3CR.org.au/donate.

It is Radiothon time again.The budget set for the Living Free team has been raised after a better than expected result last year. The team (Ann, Bill, Mitch & Michael) are all in the studio to thank the listeners for their donations, ask for more donations, play clips of their guests and discuss how much 3CR means to them and how important it is to keep the radio station funded. Thanks to our listeners & supporters, we are well on our way to reaching our target.Feel free to donate at any time of the year by calling the station on 9419 8377 and tell them how much you enjoy listening to recovery stories on Living Free. 

In honour of our home stations 3CR's 50th anniversary we are delving deep into the archives for a show full of former presenter's stories 

     On today's show we chat about songs with animal liberation themes that we have been listening to. Unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we cannot include the songs in the podcast and have listed them below so you can check them out.      Songs we played on the show:Good Boy by Paris Paloma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NfyIpE4zawThe Beast Within by EcotageMaking Do by Lake Street Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a60qqxm-BrQDominion by Vegan Queen V https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LlOz3tBC9gUs & Pigs by Sophia Isella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciAsJ6TEpK4Cruelty to Animals by Frenzal Rhomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpsB63888D4No Cars Go by Arcade Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T703EHtdPwoEyes Wide Open by Goyte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyVJsg0XIIkAmazonia by Gojira  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CcX720DW4       Here are a couple of previous Freedom of Species shows on animal liberation music:       https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202009131300/animal-liberation-and-vegan-songs-part-1       https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202011221300/animal-liberation-and-vegan-songs-part-2-heavy      June is Radiothon month at 3CR Community Radio and this year is really special as 3CR, community owned and funded has been on-air since 1976 thanks to decades of community support and fundraising. The 3CR Radiothon is the main fundraising event for the year for the station. The 2026 target is $300,000 and the target for Freedom of Species is $1700.      3CR is a knowledge resource for all kinds of under-represented people and causes. Support the station that supports diversity and inclusion.    If you would like to donate to 3CR and to the FoS campaign, please donate via https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies     Please tune in next week, Sunday June 14th between 1.00-2.00pm AEST for our Animal Trivia Radiothon show and text in your answers live on 0488 809 855 (save this number!).       Please share any feedback with the FoS team via email at FOSradio@proton.me      Thanks for listening and being part of the 3CR family.   

Karen and Irma chat about structuring a novel, in particular the use of prologues and epilogues.Then in the first of an occasional series with debut authors, Irma talks to Dominic Amerena and Lisa Moule about the challenging process of writing their first novels, how to trust your writing instincts, their very different paths to finding agents and publishers, the brutal reality of rejection (how it stopped Dominic writing novels for a decade and why one rejection made Lisa cry like a teenage girl), how to best approach agents, how writing short form pieces helped lay the ground for their novels, why Lisa Moule decided not to voice her own audiobook (even though she is a voice actor), and Lisa's Teams mishap with a psychedelic filter during her first important publishing meeting.About Lisa and DominicLisa Moule is the author of The Mother of All Calamaties, released in March this year by Allen & Unwin. She is also an actor, voice artist, and presenter of 3CR's ‘Published or Not' program. She is based in Naarm/Melbourne.Dominic Amerena is the author of I Want Everything, which was the first novel published by Summit Books, the new literary imprint of Simon & Schuster, just over a year ago. It has since won or been shortlisted for a number of awards. He lives in Greece, and is coming to us from Athens today.Find out more about Irma and KarenVisit Irma Gold's website, or follow her on Instagram and FacebookVisit Karen Viggers' website, or follow her on Instagram and FacebookFollow Secrets From the Green Room on Instagram and Facebook

‘I caressed my future todaybut its cheeks held no time'- from Interstellar by Sasha de Motte In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 21st May 2026, you will hear poet Sasha de Motte talk about identity, authenticity and intuition. Sasha de Motte (they/she) is a writer and poet. As a queer person of colour and a spiritually inclined soul, they pride themselves on all parts of their identity. Yet, her work primarily shines a light on deep raw emotions beyond the labels. In 2025 they published their debut poetry collection, Autumn. Poems written and performed by Sasha de Motte in this episode:MineInterstellarWithering Away CreditsProduced, engineered and edited by Indrani Perera.Thank you to Sasha de Motte for sharing their poetry and to you for listening! NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.