Podcasts about Darug

Did you know that nearly 40% of NSW public school students come from an English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) background?In this episode, we are joined on the couch by Rosie, EAL/D Education Leader, to shine a spotlight on the critical role teachers play in supporting students from diverse language backgrounds.Curious about what day-to-day teaching in an Intensive English Centre (IEC) looks like? From empowering students with ‘survival language' to building academic language skills, you'll hear about the differentiation that is embedded into an IEC's learning programs.In the words of Rosie, ‘EAL/D pedagogy is just good pedagogy'. It's essential for EAL/D learners but beneficial for everyone. If you're looking for practical ways to support EAL/D learners, this episode is for you. We explore ways in which all teachers can collaborate in the classroom and Rosie shares various helpful frameworks, resources and strategies, including the EAL/D Learning Progression, to assist students in learning English.Tune in and be inspired to build your professional capacity to ensure every student, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background, has the confidence to thrive in the classroom.We hope you enjoy this episode.We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.ACARA Professional Learning Hub - access the online platform designed to help teachers and educators understand and implement the revised Australian curriculum.ACARA EAL/D Learning Progression - access this resource to identify the English language levels of EAL/D students and address their specific learning requirements.AMES Real Life Readers - explore a range of books designed for EAL/D and literacy learners to support the development of comprehension. EAL/D literacy and numeracy resources - discover resources to support the literacy and numeracy development of EAL/D learners.EAL/D NSW Statewide Staffroom - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Multicultural education - explore resources and information on how to meet the educational needs of all students in NSW public schools, including students from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds.Universal Resources Hub - find literacy and numeracy resources that have been adapted with an EAL/D lens to support your teaching. 

On 11 April Presenter Merran Maclaren interviewed Kathie Herbert, chairperson and Ann-Maree McEwan, committee member, both from Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group known as BMRSG, about the work of the group ahead of the annual Sydney Palm Sunday Rally and March on 13 April.Merran finishes the segment with a brief description of portrait Red Marie by Paul Standen which is a portrait of one of the founders of BMRSG, Marie Standen. As mentioned in the interview listeners can find out more BMRSG by going to bmrsg.org.auBlue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 11 April 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Merran Maclaren. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW. 

Ready to step into your teaching era with confidence? Tune in as we are joined on the couch by Lauren, Chief Education Officer, Teach NSW, as she shares her essential ‘how-to-guide' for launching your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.In this episode, we cover the roadmap to success as a future teacher, from applying for a scholarship and ways to experience teaching before you graduate, to advice on acing your practicum placements and a step-by-step guide to gaining your approval to teach.Preparing to enter the classroom? Lauren discusses how and where to find employment with the department and explores some of the career-enhancing opportunities you may not be aware of. We also dive into actionable pathways and resources to help you thrive as you step into your first teaching role, including tips on how to network within the school (and with who!) and what you should be including in your ‘casual teacher tool-kit'.If you're a pre-service or early career teacher, you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn how you can get ahead in your teaching career.We hope you enjoy this episode.We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Approval to teach - learn how to gain approval to teach in NSW public schools.Australian Professional Standards for Teachers -  the Standards describe what teachers should know and be able to do at every stage of their career.Become a teacher - find teacher education courses and gain your approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education.Beyond the Line Program - complete an expenses-paid, week-long study tour to visit regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.ClassCover - explore the casual teaching opportunities available in NSW public schools.Graduate Recruitment Program - are you completing your degree within the next 12 - 18 months? Apply for the Graduate Recruitment Program and you could be eligible for fast-tracked appointment.JobFeed - sign up to receive a weekly update of permanent and temporary teaching and non school-based teaching service positions in NSW public schools.NSW Education Standards Authority -  the independent statutory authority sets and monitors quality teaching, learning, assessment and school standards for NSW public schools.Staff Noticeboard - explore opportunities available for teachers with the NSW Department of Education (staff only).Statewide Staffrooms - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Universal Resources Hub - find internal evidence-informed, quality resources that support both the teaching and learning cycle. 

On Rights, Rorts and Rants on 11 April 2025 Merran Maclaren interviewed representatives from Macquarie Alliance for Climate (MAC). Shirley Lewis and Erst Carmichael spoke to Merran about what MAC is and some of the activities the organisation has organised to have conversations with the community about climate change and the cost of living.For more information about events, to get house signs on climate change or to volunteer you can chat at one of the group's Saturday street stalls or find out more by going to Macquarie Alliance for Climate's website https://www.macquariealliance.org and social media platforms. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 11 April 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community (BMUC) and presented by Merran Maclaren. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Have you ever wondered what a ‘day in the life' of a careers adviser looks like? Stay tuned as we are joined on the couch by Matt, a PD/H/PE teacher turned careers adviser, to shine a spotlight on this critical role in the school ecosystem.Matt describes careers advisers as mentors, conduits, but also as ‘spongy chameleons'; he dives into what he feels are the key skills and qualities it takes to really step into this role.Though no 2 days are the same, you'll learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a careers adviser – and it's not all cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. According to Matt, it's all about relationship building – with students foremostly, but also with classroom teachers, parents, the wider community and industry stakeholders. He emphasises that ‘you can't be what you can't see' and highlights the rewarding experience of exposing students to opportunities and pathways they may never have considered.If you're interested in finding out more about specialist roles within the public education system, this episode is for you!We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful link:Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Careers Advisers Association (CAA) - the CAA promotes career education as a central and vital part of schooling and supports the work of careers advisers in assisting young people in making decisions about work, study and training.Careers Advisers Information Hub - explore the dedicated resource hub for careers advisers to find information about a career in teaching with the NSW Department of Education.Statewide Staffrooms (Careers and transition advisers NSW) - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other careers advisers in NSW public schools.

Greens candidate for Macquarie Terry Morgan speaks to Peter Lammiman and Debra Smith about his teaching background and passion for bilingual education in remote Indigenous communities and what's is important to him and the Greens Party to achieve by by Terry being elected in the upcoming Federal election and much more..Peter asks a series of questions including education funding, health, housing and climate change to assist listeners in making a choice at the ballot box. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. This interview was broadcast on Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM by Blue Mountains Unions & Community on 21st March 2025. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Jane Caro AM is a Walkley Award winning Australian author, novelist, columnist, broadcaster, documentary maker, professional speaker and social commentator. She is a staunch advocate and defender of public education. In this episode Jane discusses the unfair government funding of Australian schools with Debra Smith and Peter Lammiman - how did we get to a system biased in favour of private schools, and how can we make our education system fairer?If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.This episode was recorded via Zoom on 17th March 2025 and first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM and rbm.org.au on 21st March 2025.Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc, however we have been long time supporters of public education.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Tune in as we are joined on the couch by Raphaelle, Senior Education Officer, Early Career and Talent Programs. With years of experience as a PD/H/PE teacher and across various leadership roles within schools, Raphaelle now develops school-based induction programs and mentoring support systems to set beginning teachers up for success in NSW public schools.In this episode we dive into Raphaelle's insights and advice on using reflection as a powerful tool for growth, and the profound impact of mentorship and finding your ‘marigold' (hint: it could be the teacher next door).Other key topics you don't want to miss: overcoming imposter syndrome, tips on setting healthy boundaries to support your wellbeing and creative ideas to connect with your colleagues (formally and informally) inside and outside the classroom.Looking for practical support? Raphaelle also shares some of the valuable resources and tools the NSW Department of Education offers to support beginning teachers.We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to ‘fill your cup'. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Beginning Teacher Information Hub - access resources and information to support you as you commence your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - explore the free services available across the department to support your health and wellbeing (for department teachers only).Strong Start, Great Teachers - access information, resources and training for all your induction needs at the NSW Department of Education, including the induction checklist.Performance and Development Plan (PDP) - find out more about the process for teachers and school leaders to grow and develop their teaching and leadership practice.Universal Resources Hub - gain access to quality teaching and curriculum instruction resources designed by the department's educational experts (for department teachers only).

This week's stories call on us to humble ourselves before nature…and consider whether maybe …there are some things that animals know that we don’t. The Great Dingo Debate by Andrea Dixon In our first story, Andrea shares her love for Taz, a rescued dingo living on her family’s property in Hawkesbury, Darug country. As tensions rise between farmers, conservationists, and First Nations communities, the dingo emerges as a symbol of both conflict and kinship. Through cultural advocacy and calls for legislative change, Andrea and many others envision a future of respectful coexistence with dingoes. ‘Wild is not something to be feared’. This story featured Steve Trist, Djirabitty: www.djirabittyptyltd.com.au Sonya Takau, Dingo Culture/Defend the Wild: https://www.dingoculture.com/ | www.defendthewild.org | (IG) @dingoculture |(IG) @defendthewild To learn more about the parliamentary inquiry into dingo management, NSW visit: defendthewild.org/dingo-inquiry-nsw The producer was Andrea Dixon. The Supervising Producer was Thomas Phillips. Special thanks to Barry Traill, Phoebe Adler-Ryan and the team of volunteers at fbi & Dingo Den Animal Rescue. That moose shook me to my core by Seb and Sale An impromptu conversation between two friends at the end of a public storytelling event at the Powerhouse Museum in 2023 involving a cottage in the woods and an encounter with a moose. After all, who’s the wild one here? All The Best Credits Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Artwork by Minna Leunig See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 14th March 2025 this segment of Rights, Rorts and Rants went to air. Mike Holland briefly covered three high profile whistleblowers who have been generally subjected to detrimental treatment, financial ruin, jail time and psychological suffering at the hands of their employers and the media. The ill-treatment directed at employees who bring cases involving wrongdoing into public light has led Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock to address this by sponsoring a Senate bill on 11 February 2025 namely the "Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2)". Dr Helen Haines MP and Andrew Wilkie MP also introduced the bill which will, if passed, establish an independent body with the power to enforce whistleblower protections and safeguard whistleblowers, among other things. The bill has been referred to a committee with reporting back on 29 August 2025.The radio show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 14 March 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Broadcast on March 14, 2025 on Rights, Rorts and Rants. Mike Holland and Fran Dyson discuss the latest update on Dutton's nuclear thought bubble by looking into the overseas experience to gauge the efficacy of claims from the Liberal Party regarding cost estimates and construction times to build nuclear reactors for the first time in Australia. Mike also looks at who is building nuclear reactors overseas and how other countries and corporations deal with the burden of costs blow-outs. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast produced by Ann-Maree McEwan If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

The countdown is over, welcome to Season 2 of the Teach NSW Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Mathew, Assistant Principal in a NSW public school, and the voice behind @theartofteachingpodcast. Drawing on his own experiences as a student in the public school system, Mathew shares the influential teacher role models who have sparked his passion for education. We dive into Mathew's philosophy on collaborative practice, emphasising the power of working alongside beginning and early career teachers, colleagues, mentors, and students to create a strong and supportive whole school community. Interested in learning more about collaborative classrooms? From ‘ghost walks' to rotating stage meetings and tips for creating functional and engaging working spaces for students, tune in to be inspired with tips and ideas for your own classroom. Don't miss Mathew's insights on the value of lifelong learning and how even the smallest steps towards collaboration can lead to big impacts. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.

Since being elected the Albanese government has created 36,000 secure jobs in the public service bringing immense benefits to the Australians they serve.Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton has signaled that, if elected, a Coalition government will fire 36,000 APS workers. Many of these people work in regional areas, providing local services and supporting local economies.Debra Smith and Nick Franklin ask Rebecca Fawcett, Deputy Secretary of the union representing public servants, the CPSU, why cutting the services provided by these workers will hurt Australians how we can support public servants.If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.This episode was recorded via Zoom on 5th March 2025 and broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 7th March 2025.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Fran Dyson and Mike Holland start 2025 with a look back over union wins in 2024. The discussion includes the Woolworths Distribution Centre UWU win that defeated an AI-surveillance work system that threatened to injure workers. Also discussed is new criminalised wage theft legislation that commenced on 1 January 2025 that means criminal penalties, including 10 maximum jail time, for bosses who intentionally underpay wages, superannuation and entitlements to their workers. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 31st January 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

As Australia races towards a Federal election in a matter of weeks Rights, Rorts and Rants' presenter Nick Franklin with his team of Peter Lammiman and Suzanne Rix interview the Member for Macquarie and candidate Susan Templeman MP.Susan was asked about a range of topics including where the government stood on the cost of living; climate change; 4-year fixed terms for Federal governments; increasing Australian and local manufacturing; community batteries for Macquarie; the housing crisis; election donation legislation and health and aged care. Listeners will find the interview comprehensive. RRR aims to inform listeners ahead of their decision at the polling booth on election day. Blue Mountains Unions & Community (BMUC) pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 28 February 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community (BMUC) and presented by Walkley Award winner Nick Franklin. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Authorised by D Smith, management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

On Rights, Rorts and Rants presenter Fran Dyson leads a discussion with co-presenter Mike Holland on the issue of housing non-affordability. A key issue hurting large sections of the community.The first part of the discussion includes an analysis of both the ALP and LNP housing affordability policies.The second part of the discussion explores how property tax benefits such as negative gearing translate enhance wealth through property for some.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 31 January 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. New members welcome!Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Mike Holland shares his extensive research and reading in analysing the nuclear energy policy which isthe key policy of the Liberal National Coalition ahead of the upcoming election. Mike Holland's summary is under this plan we won't be generating any nuclear power before 2040. By 2040 coal fired power stations will be shut down and we will be using cheaper wind and solar generated power. Mike makes the case that from reactors around the world it is economically irresponsible to go down this path.The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 31 January 2025 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community (BMUC) and presented by Fran Dyson. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.Disclaimer: Rights, Rorts and Rants explores a range of issues from different perspectives. The views expressed on the show and podcast are not necessarily endorsed by Blue Mountains & Community.     

On the couch this week, we're excited to introduce you to Kerryanne, a retired primary school principal with an impressive 50 years of experience working with the NSW Department of Education. We dive into Kerryanne's extensive career in teaching and her passion for giving back to the profession that provided so much joy, satisfaction and achievement in her life. After being in various leadership roles inside and outside the school gates, including school principal and director of educational leadership (DEL), it's safe to say Kerryanne has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share in this jam-packed episode. Tune in to hear the pivotal moments and lessons that have helped shape Kerryanne's leadership style, her advice to principals for ensuring a collaborative and positive school culture, and ideas for giving back to the future teachers and leaders of our generation. We hope you enjoy this episode.  We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.

This week we are joined on the couch by Yvette Poshoglian, Education Specialist, Technology 4 Learning, as she takes us through the varied roles that have marked her career path in education and beyond. After working in the arts and publishing industry, Yvette discovered her passion for teaching and took the leap to retrain, supported by a scholarship from the NSW Department of Education.  She shares how becoming a teacher was the first step to a career that would spark her interest in children's writing, help her harness students' creativity in the classroom and, most recently, support other teachers as part of the department's Technology 4 Learning team. If you're looking to learn more about the opportunities available with the department then this is the episode for you. Yvette reflects on some of the exciting projects and teams she's been involved with including the Schools Spectacular, Premier's Reading Challenge, Invictus Games Education Project and DART Learning. As the author of the popular children's series ‘Ella and Olivia', we didn't miss the chance to pick her brain on all things creative writing. You'll hear about the process of teaching imaginative writing to students, co-writing in the classroom, Sizzling Starts and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode, and it serves as a reminder that there are no limits to your imagination – in writing and in life. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released. NSW Department of Education resources and useful links Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Get paid to study – register your interest to receive information on scholarship and program opportunities available with the NSW Department of Education.  DART Learning – discover educational virtual excursions to enrich curriculum for all students and subject areas. Everyone's an Author – explore the digital creative writing resources written by expert writers that are available to use in the classroom.  Invictus Games – the Invictus Australia Education Project is a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Education and Invictus Australia, which aims to provide high quality curriculum materials drawing on the values of the Invictus movement. Podcasting kit – access a stem.T4L podcasting kit available for students to dive into the captivating world of audio storytelling. The Arts Unit – explore the opportunities for NSW students and teachers to teach, learn and lead in creative, performing and literature and language arts. External resources and useful links Sizzling Starts – access resources for creative writing to inspire exciting introductions.

Cherie Brandon of the Blue Mountains Women's Health and Resource Centre talk to Merran MacLaren and Deb Smith about the 16 Days of Activism to stop violence against women. They also discuss what is meant by "coercive control". If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. The content of this podcast is from a Politics in the Pub hosted by BMUC at the Family Hotel on 16th November and was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

For the Season 1 finale of the Teach NSW Podcast, we are joined on the couch by a very special guest, Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education. In this episode, we explore Murat's 27-year education journey, from pre-service teacher and classroom teacher to school principal and his current executive role. We also recognise his other significant titles, including reigning egg and spoon race champion at Summer Hill Public School. We'll uncover the early years, from Murat's favourite subjects at school and the teachers who inspired him, to his ‘greatest mistake' when deciding on his career path and key lessons as an early career teacher. You'll hear about how Murat's extensive experience in various roles within the school gates and beyond has shaped his passion for public education. It's also what drives him to ensure that the department's programs and initiatives are teacher and school-centric and focused on the end goal of making sure all learners leave school with a rich education passport. Tune in as we discuss the initiatives Murat is proud to have implemented in schools, key pillars of Our Plan for NSW Public Education, with a spotlight on equity, diversity and strengthening the status of the teaching profession, as well as what's next for 2025. We hope you enjoy this special final episode and we would like to thank all of our listeners for tuning in. We look forward to bringing you more exciting episodes in 2025.  We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Our Plan for NSW Public Education –  our plan is built on the power of public education to provide opportunities for all and transform lives through learning.

Keen to enhance your use of digital tools and resources in your classroom? This week, we are joined on the couch by Linda, Director, Technology Enablement, Schools & Skills, as we talk about all things technology and the extensive list of digital resources available for classroom learning from the NSW Department of Education. With over 18 years of teaching experience and currently working with the department's Technology 4 Learning (T4L) team, we're excited to pick Linda's brain on how teachers can integrate technology into their classroom to facilitate engaging lessons. If your students have a passion for podcasting, STEM or building and designing, this episode is for you. From using Lego WeDos to track the life cycle of a frog to Apple-inspired Genius Bar setups at school and podcasting STEM kits, this episode is packed with practical advice and creative ideas. Linda also reminds us that as teachers we're all learning and evolving with technology. Don't miss out on hearing about the various professional learning available from T4L (and how to access them) to support teachers to upskill and experiment with digital learning. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X (Twitter)⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released. NSW Department of Education resources and useful links Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Technology 4 Learning – discover the resources available for teachers and students to support the best use of technology to create engaging digital classrooms and professional learning. stem.T4L Learning Library – access trial kits, resources and professional learning to support STEM learning.  Podcasting kit – access a stem.T4L podcasting kit available for students to dive into the captivating world of audio storytelling. Magazine T4L – a magazine designed for teacher use in the classroom and staffroom. T4L Kids – a self-guided magazine for a student's independent learning with resources that demonstrate key technology tools. T4L Community Microsoft Teams community -  engage with the T4L team by joining their community Microsoft Teams chat (for department teachers only). Universal Resources Hub – access digital resources to support teaching and learning.  Beginning Teacher Tech Guide – discover the tech guides available for beginning teachers as they commence their career in a NSW public school. External resources and useful links Canva for Education – discover the online platform for visual communication, design, and publishing. Minecraft for Education – explore how you can use Minecraft for Education in your classroom.

This week, we are joined by Alice Vigors, a relieving principal in a NSW public school with 15 years of experience in education. On the couch, Alice shares her professional journey into leadership roles with the NSW Department of Education and how she has pursued other passion projects including @thinkingpathways. In this episode we dive into the power of inquiry-based learning by exploring how it can foster creativity, critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom. Alice gives practical advice on how she implements this approach to challenge student learning, encourage questions and develop problem-solving skills. Get ready to bolster your teacher toolkit as we explore ‘See, Think, Wonder', an inquiry-based thinking routine which can help inspire curiosity and deepen students' understanding of the content they are learning. But what impact can it have? Alice reminisces on the rewarding outcomes that she has witnessed in students who can question content and engage in higher-level thinking in real-world situations. It is through her work as a teacher and leader in a NSW public school and with @thinkingpathways that Alice hopes to inspire other educators to embrace the same practices that have shaped her teaching career. Other topics we cover that you don't want to miss  – teaching in regional/rural NSW as well as advice for beginning teachers on professional learning and progressing into leadership roles. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Thinking Pathways – explore educational resources to engage your students in inquisitive learning.

In Part 1 of "Creating Future Jobs - Politics in the Pub", Steve Murphy of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union and Dr Michelle Zeibots of the Lithgow Community Power Project talk about bringing jobs back to regional Australia and, more specifically, to Lithgow. You can sign a petition to the NSW government to reopen the Lithgow Locomotive Workshops here. In Part 2, the audience in the Family Hotel on 16th November 2024 ask Steve and Michelle how and why we can and should support their campaigns. "Dr Michelle Zeibots is a Lithgow Local & Research Director and Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, Transport Research Centre. She is a transport planner, specialising in the analysis of sustainable urban passenger transport systems. Steve Murphy is the National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union campaigning to "Build Them Here" & "Save our Skills". Here are links to the bios of ⁠Michelle Zeibots⁠ and ⁠Steve Murphy⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. The content of this podcast is from a Politics in the Pub hosted by BMUC at the Family Hotel on 16th November and was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

The words of Bob Dylan's song, "the times they are a-changin'" are coming true as coal mines & coal fired power stations are being decommissioned at end of useful life and as energy markets and policies change. Nationally and locally, our community faces challenges to shape the future of jobs and the economy.  Lithgow locals ⁠⁠have a petition calling for Government to take back and use the idle Lithgow Loco Workshop⁠⁠ - 1/4 to 1/3 of Lithgow's industrial land. The workshops are ideal for retrofitting freight trains for a hybrid electric future, providing many trade jobs for Lithgow and the Mountains in a very short time. Speaker Steve Murphy said, "if you think of regions like Collie in WA, or the Hunter Valley just up the road, if we think about Gladstone, or the La Trobe Valley, and even just down the road here [at Mount Piper] the power stations, is the closure dates are up on the walls, and workers are watching the clock tick down for those closure dates." "The piece of the puzzle that is missing is the opening date of the factories for the workers to train, to transfer to to know that their economic and their financial security is going to be looked after. Part 2 of Creating Future Jobs - Q&A features the audience questioning Steve and Michelle. "Dr Michelle Zeibots is a Lithgow Local & Research Director and Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, Transport Research Centre. She is a transport planner, specialising in the analysis of sustainable urban passenger transport systems. Steve Murphy is the National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union campaigning to "Build Them Here" & "Save our Skills". Here are links to the bios of ⁠Michelle Zeibots⁠ and ⁠Steve Murphy⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. The content of this podcast is from a Politics in the Pub hosted by BMUC at the Family Hotel on 16th November and was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

This podcast brings you an 11 minute recording of three short speeches from the 2024 Rising Tide "Protestival" on Friday 22 November 2024. Recorded by Renee Lees and broadcast on Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains by presenter Merran Maclaren that afternoon. The speakers in order are 12 year old Frankie Kelly, 21 year old Alexa Stuart and community activist Bev Smiles from Wollar, NSW. Bev's home town. A small Hunter Valley town containing the Wilpinjong coal mine which operates 1.5 kms from the village of Wollar. The recording was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 22 November 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community (BMUC) and presented by Merran Maclaren and podcast by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to, and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area. Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW. Disclaimer: Rights, Rorts and Rants explores a range of issues from different perspectives. The views expressed on the show and podcast are not necessarily endorsed by Blue Mountains & Community. 

Tune in to this week's episode as we have a Yarn with Tammy, a proud Biripi woman and school principal in a NSW public school. In this episode we dive into Tammy's successful teaching career with a particular focus on Aboriginal education and the value of mentorship and community.  On the couch, Tammy reminisces on her personal experiences as a student and the critical role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff representation in schools. Driven by love for her community, Tammy returned to teach at the primary school she once attended after completing her university degree. From school student and pre-service teacher to classroom teacher and school principal, Tammy recognises how the support of her community enabled her to aspire to leadership and pave a meaningful career in education.  Tammy shares with us her appreciation for the teacher mentors who helped unlock her own potential to pursue executive roles. Now she feels it's time to give back. Don't miss out on hearing about some of the great mentoring initiatives, such as buddy systems and games of Cluedo, that Tammy has implemented to help support wellbeing among her staff by nurturing fun and connection.  You'll also learn about how Tammy celebrates diversity and places great emphasis on fostering a culture of belonging in her school. Her end goal? To inspire Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and those from various cultural backgrounds to recognise and reach their potential as she was once inspired to. We hope you enjoy this episode and it leaves you inspired to have a Yarn. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au⁠ to get in touch with the TeachCast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X (Twitter) and ⁠YouTube⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released Resources and useful links: Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Join our mob - be supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Programs team and make a difference as a teacher in a NSW public school. NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) - discover who the AECG members are in your local area and find resources to support Aboriginal education. 

From mentorship and leadership to project-based learning and building billy carts, in this week's episode, we are joined by Matt, a school principal with over 34 years of experience in NSW public schools.  On the couch, Matt shares key memories and insights from teaching in over 7 school contexts on his journey to becoming a school principal. You can truly feel Matt's enthusiasm as he discusses everything from sports carnivals and before-school duties to school improvement and being a visible leader. His passion for teaching shines through as he shares his commitment to creating a vibrant school community by making the school experience special for every student and staff member. After reflecting on his career, Matt raises the importance of effective mentorship and leadership and how becoming a ‘lifelong learner' has enabled him to continue to grow and find passion in his role as a teacher and school leader. He takes pride in supporting and inspiring beginning teachers to build their confidence and find enjoyment in the honourable profession that is teaching.  Did we mention making billy carts? Yes you heard correctly, if you are seeking inspiration for project-based learning activities, look no further as Matt shares his passion for creating memorable experiences for his students by engaging in projects such as ‘The Dark Sky Project' and build-a-billy-cart competitions. We hope you leave this episode feeling inspired as Matt reminds us to always have fun, lead with heart and empower others. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Dark Sky Project - discover project-based learning units on light pollution and preserving the night sky for the future. A resource aligning to the NSW and Australian curriculum, available to Stage 3 & 4 teachers.  The Principal's Office - listen to Matt's vodcast on the inner workings of a school and best practices to achieve outcomes for students and staff. 

Rights, Rorts and Rant's Nick Franklin took the opportunity to interview distinguished political commentator, former ABC political and investigative reporter, former TV current affairs presenter Quentin Dempster at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts before Quentin gave a speech to Blue Mountains ABC Friends on 9 November 2024. Nick Franklin, also a former ABC journalist, asks Quentin about the ABC's role in the era of misinformation, disinformation, Trumpism and Murdoch media. Nick asks about the importance of a well funded independent public broadcaster and how ABC supporters can enhance the 92 year old ABC. In this interview listeners are treated to Quentin Dempster using his intellect and experience to explain currents and forces at play in contemporary media. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on Rights, Rorts and Rants on 15 November 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Nick Franklin and Peter Lammiman. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Multiplicative and mental computation strategies. Concrete tools and manipulatives. You can count on all the mathematics metalanguage this week, as Juliana, Numeracy Adviser K - 6 and Primary School Teacher, joins us on the couch to discuss improving student outcomes in numeracy. Before diving into practical strategies, we first talk about the importance of building a culture of curiosity in the classroom and the power of asking effective questions to develop students' numeracy skills. Juliana backs this up with valuable references to evidence-based resources and advice guides for teachers on the topic of questioning. We take you through various ways to guide students in building their capacity in communication, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding and fluency, enabling them to work mathematically in an interconnected way. In the spirit of numeracy being everyone's business, we sum up by delving into cross-curricular teaching opportunities. From dates and timelines in history to applying a data lens to writing tasks in English, get ready to be inspired by ideas that can help you promote mathematical thinking in the classroom.  By our calculations, this episode is one not to be missed. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to TeachCast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the TeachCast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Statewide Staffrooms - join the numeracy Statewide Staffroom to connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Universal Resources Hub - NSW Department of Education teachers can access the Questioning in numeracy lesson advice guide which provides recommendations, information and practical tools and strategies for using questioning within lessons.  Big Ideas to Start Strong across K - 6 - learn about some of the big ideas and core concepts that underpin much of the NSW mathematics syllabus. reSolve - access innovative curriculum-aligned teaching resources and professional learning for teachers from the Australian Academy of Science's mathematics education program.  Interview for Student Reasoning (IfSR) - explore a suite of teacher-led optional online numeracy assessments for K-10 students.

Have you considered training to become an inclusive/special education teacher? If so, this episode is a must-listen.  Join us on the couch this week with Mel, a trained primary and inclusive/special education teacher as she shares her experience working with students with additional learning needs. Mel reflects on her early career, where she had the opportunity to teach in a school for specific purposes (SSP) and quickly realised that it was the school context she aspired to work in.  In this episode, you will gain insight into what a typical day in the life of an inclusive/special educator looks like within an SSP and the strategies Mel uses to identify and support her students' diverse learning needs.  Mel highlights the exciting technologies and resources available at her school including sensory equipment, tactile materials and communication tools such as EyeGaze for non-verbal students. Mel also emphasises the strong sense of community she has gained throughout her career as a teacher and the rewarding nature of providing a quality education to every student.  We explore the key skills required for success in an SSP setting and Mel offers advice for teachers interested in retraining in inclusive/special education (HINT: You can never go wrong with a costume box). We also discuss opportunities to enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education. Tune in to discover how inclusive/special education could be the next rewarding chapter in your teaching journey. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Enhance your career - register your interest to receive information on program opportunities available to enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education. 

This episode is dedicated to journalist, activist and BMUC member Matt Peacock, 1952 to 2024. Tony Green and Nick Franklin remember the unpaid activism of their friend Matt Peacock. Matt was well known for his work in journalism, exposing the asbestos industry. Less well known is the part he played in the fight for prisoners' rights in NSW. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. This episode was recorded via Zoom on 6th November 2024 and broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 9th November, shortly after Matt's death on 30th October 2024 from pancreatic cancer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Merran Mclaren interviewed Teya Brooks Pribac on Rights, Rorts and Rants on Oct 4 2024 ahead of the inaugural World Animal Day Event to be held locally - which will take place on Oct 5 at the Planetary Health Initiative Katoomba. Teya speaks about the upcoming event, the history of World Animal Day & the benefits of plant based cuisine. She also outlined her plant inspired community cooking project that will be launched at World Animal Day. Details about the project can be found at plantinspired.com.au Teya Brooks Pribac, PhD, is a scholar, author and multidisciplinary artist living in the Blue Mountains NSW with sheep and other animals. Among her publications is a recipe collection Not just another vegan cookbook and Letters to my sheep. The interview was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 4 October 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Merran Mclaren. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW

Angus McFarland, Secretary of the NSW/ACT branch of the Australian Services Union talks to Deb Smith about the Skilled, Respected and Equal campaign to improve the SCHADS (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services) Award for workers in the community sector. Scan the QR code to find out about community events in support of these important workers, including one on Friday 8th November at 11:30am in the Katoomba Civic Centre, 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Tune in to this special edition of the Teach NSW Podcast as we celebrate and recognise World Teachers' Day. Established by UNESCO in 1994, World Teachers' Day honours all teachers and the profound impact they have on the lives of their students. This year, NSW public schools will be celebrating teachers on Friday 25 October 2024. In this episode, our co-hosts, Shannon and Siobhan, share their personal journeys into the profession and give us insight into their ‘why' on becoming a teacher. Take a trip down memory lane with us as they pay tribute to the educators who shaped their own schooling experiences and reflect on their early experiences as pre-service teachers. Then make sure you have tissues on hand as we read moving testimonials from Shannon and Siobhan's students, a tribute to the lasting impression teachers can have on students' lives.  Get ready for tears, laughs, and a whole lot of appreciation for the teaching profession. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. World Teachers' Day - learn more about UNESCO's World Teachers' Day and the celebrations occurring in 2024.

On Survival Day 2024 at North Katoomba's Bureau Park those attending were privileged to visit the Kinchela Boys Home Mobile Education Centre run by the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) and attended by Terry Grimes and his son. Rights, Rorts and Rants spoke to Uncle Terry Grimes and recorded this interview with him about his experiences at KBH after being kidnapped by the Aboriginal Protection Board and taken there as a 9 year old in 1963. Terry's story is difficult to hear but it is important for listeners to know the truth of what happened to him, his family and the other 700 boys who passed through KBH. You can learn more about the KBKAC by going to https://kinchelaboyshome.org.au Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. The interview was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 26 January, 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Series Two: Risk Factors in Childbirth and Who Defines Risk? This series topic was borne from the recent happenings in the world of homebirth in Australia around Professional Indemnity Insurance for Privately Practicing Midwives and the potential parameters that they will have to practice within. Advocacy efforts are underway to ensure that women can continue to choose where and with whom they give birth and that midwives can continue to support them. Homebirth Australia (HBA) are asking people to write to their MPs informing them of how the proposed insurance will impact them personally. Please refer to HBA Instagram for more information: www.instagram.com/homebirth_australia Episode Two: Choosing a future homebirth after two caesareans with Katelyn Commerford In this episode Jerusha and Jo talk with Katelyn, who is a mother of two gorgeous girls, both born via caesarean – one under the care of a private obstetrician and one following a homebirth transfer with a private midwife. Katelyn lives in Western Sydney on Darug land with her children and husband, Sam. She works as a doula, vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) mentor and educator, Kangatraining instructor, and women's circle facilitator, specifically hosting homebirth transfer circles and VBAC support circles. She is also President of Homebirth NSW, co-host of the Australian VBAC Stories podcast, and perhaps most importantly, is a woman whose future birth choices would be drastically impacted by the professional indemnity insurance changes as they are currently proposed. Katelyn takes us on the journey of her two labour and birth stories and openly shares some of the intricate details of her experiences and how they have shaped her decision making. She discusses with us the emotions that come with a homebirth transfer and how often women feel like they don't belong. We loved chatting with Katelyn and were struck by her ability to share her story with such raw and honest conviction. She shows us through her story the significance of a woman's right to choose and the absolute importance of the woman defining risk for herself and her baby. Links Katelyn CommerfordWebsite: www.katelynthedoula.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/katelyn.doulaandnbacKangatraining: www.instragram.com/kangatraining_penrith VBAC Podcast: www.instagram.com/australianvbacstories Homebirth NSWWebsite: www.homebirthnsw.org.auInstagram: www.instragram.com/homebirthnewsouthwalesFacebook: www.facebook.com/HomebirthNSW Birth TimeWebsite: www.birthtime.worldInstagram: www.instagram.com/birthtimeworldFacebook: www.facebook.com/birthtimeworld JerushaWebsite: www.jerusha.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/jerushasuttonFacebook: www.facebook.com/jerushasuttonphotography JoWebsite: www.midwifejo.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/midwifejohunterFacebook: www.facebook.com/MidwifeJo BIRTH TIME GIFT CARD: www.birthtime.world/watch-nowTHE HANDBOOK: www.birthtime.world/the-handbookMERCH: www.birthtime.world/shop Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks for listening, we appreciate every single one of you.

This is the Q & A session of War & Peace a community conversation, held at Lawson Mechanics Institute, NSW on 13 September 2024. War & Peace was organised by Blue Mountains Peace Collective. The Q & A was broadcast on Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 27 September 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Debra Smith. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

BMUC's Ann-Maree McEwan and presenter Merran Maclaren discuss the upcoming launch of the Airwatch project where 20 Air monitors have been installed throughout the Greater Blue Mountains region. You can book a free ticket to the launch here. BMUC's community Airwatch campaign is covered. Ann-Maree explains some of the science of how the monitors work. From the launch onwards BMUC wants everyone to access air quality using these monitors by searching the Purpleair map at map.purpleair.com and looking for your nearest location. The interview illustrates the importance of a campaign that involved the whole community, unions and state and local government, environmental scientists, Planetary Health Initiative, Lithgow Environment Group and the 20 participants who agreed to instal a PurpleAir monitor, and succeeded after 7 years. An example of how many worthwhile campaigns usually take a long time to come to fruition. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 20 September 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Merran Maclaren. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

On the 13 Sept 2024 Rights, Rorts and Rants show presenter Fran Dyson asked Bruce Cornwall for some background on the Disrupt Land Forces anti-war protests in Melbourne across the three days of the Land Forces Expo from 13-15 Sept. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 13 September 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. The views of our guests are not necessarily the views of BMUC. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Having just landed in Sydney from the UK for a holiday in Australia Savata kindly came on Rights, Rorts and Rants Savata and articulately gave listeners background from the ordinary woman's perspective on what is happening in Middlesbrough and the UK more generally. Savata talks about the recent UK elections, political vacuums, Local Councils in deficit, what led to the recent riots in and around Middlesbrough and what positives have come from the riots' aftermath. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 13 September 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan.   If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

CFMEU update. On 13 September 2024 Fran Dyson and Bruce Cornwall discussed what's been happening for CFMEU officers and members on Rights, Rorts and Rants brought to you by Blue Mountains Unions and Community. This is a follow up to Bruce's earlier chat about the CFMEU Ranting About CFMEU Allegations. Hear the podcast - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rKs4pcsuVMb The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 13 September 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan. The views expressed by guests are not necessarily those of BMUC.   If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

"Since the Federal Oppositions announcement to build nuclear power stations at 7 sites across Australia, Lithgow...has been in the news. Painted as down and out economically by many journalists and radio commentators, some have argued for the siting of a nuclear power reactor at Lithgow because ‘Lithgow needs the jobs'." Dr Michelle Zeibots of the Lithgow Community Power Project has an alternative - which won't take 15 years to bring new jobs to Lithgow." That's how long it would take to get a nuclear reactor up and operational. If you agree, your signature, and that of your friends and neighbours, is urgently needed on this petition to the NSW State Government. "It's been underutilised for over 15 and unoccupied for 5 years, takes up a quarter of Lithgow's industrial land area and used to employ hundreds of people from the local workforce. The Lithgow Locomotive Workshop was once a vibrant workplace. It's currently being used to house the new InterCity trains before they go into service in December. After that, locals want it" brought back into active use so it can start employing hundreds of people again." "Local group, Lithgow Community Power Project have launched a public campaign to bring the Lithgow Locomotive Workshop back into public ownership." You can find out more on the Lithgow Community Power Project Facebook page. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. This podcast was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Local Government Elections will take place on 14 September. Rights, Rorts and Rants presenter Debra Smith interviewed a candidate for Blue Mountains City Council, on 7th September 2024.  The interview was played on Rights, Rorts and Rants' 8th September show as a way for Blue Mountains Unions & Community to give voters extra insight into some of the candidates running for Council and local council issues.  The podcast was produced by Debra Smith.  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Views expressed on this show are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW. Thanks for listening.

Politics in the Pub at the Family Hotel in Katoomba on 15th June 2024 featured two speakers on the topic of Tax Justice. Richard Denniss of the Australia Institute showed us how the spending choices made in government budgets inform us about government priorities and how tax payers can be deceived into thinking we can't afford "nice things". Michael Whaites of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, and formerly of Public Services International told us about the shocking findings of inquiries conducted by PSI and CICTAR into the privatisation of public services. This is a link to the bios of both speakers. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. This podcast was produced by Debra Smith. Opinions expressed in this video are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

On 23 August 2024 on Rights Rorts and Rants Peter Lammiman and Dr Rodrigo Acuña discuss the current post election situation in Venezuela. Dr Acuña described Venezuela as "a country under siege" with over 900 American sanctions against Venezuela. Dr Acuña also touches on other Latin and South American countries and the historical background in the US Venezuela relationship in his analysis. Something for the diary Listeners can find out more about the current political situation in Venezuela by attending a documentary screening at NSW Teachers Federation auditorium in Surry Hills on 21st September. Called Venezuela: the cost of challenging an empire. Tickets are available from Eventbrite. Rodrigo made the documentary with another filmmaker and it has received high ratings. The show was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM on 23 August 2024 by Blue Mountains Unions & Community and presented by Fran Dyson & Peter Lammiman. The podcast was produced by Ann-Maree McEwan  If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an audio comment about our show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which may be added to one of our podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on our radio show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rbm.org.au.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join a union - 1300 486 466 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BMUC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Authorised by D Smith, Secretary, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.

Aunty Cino (Cynthia Morrison) is an elder in her communities in various roles as head of the Garabara Dance Group, President and founder of the Didjurigur Netball Club, and as a much loved Aboriginal Education Officer teaching culture to primary school children K-6.

When it's only a few drops of rain, you don't recognise the start of a flood, do you? The tipping point doesn't exist until you proceed, smiling ignorantly, and sail right past it. This rule applies doubly in small country towns... Read by Travis Spiteri   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Written and performed by Hillbilly Bill and his Fender Strat. Recorded in Blue Moutain Sound studio on Darug and Gandangara country. Thanks Andy!

This week, we're sharing the second part of Strong Stories of the Weak. A live storytelling event we put on with Word Travels for their 2023 Story Week, featuring live music from local composer Elizabeth Jigalin. In a Heartbeat Have you ever messed up so badly you just wanted to sink into the floor and disappear? Our first storyteller has…. Ruth's a professional writer, oral historian and a nurse. Tonight her story takes us into the life-and-death arena of the operating theatre! Written and performed by Ruth Melville. Pressure Writer, performer and artist of Indigenous Papua New Guinean heritage Lungol Wekina reflects on the strength we can find in the face of adversity and the way this intersects with Indigenous identities. Written and performed by Lungol Wekina. Beyond Goodbyes Storyteller of Darug and Quechua heritage Lucy Norton reflects on grief and loss.  Written and performed by Lucy Norton.   All The Best Credits Composer and Musician: Elizabeth Jigalin Recordist: Harvey O'Sullivan Strong Stories of the Weak Creative Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Strong Stories of the Weak Project Manager: Patrick McKenzie Compiled and mixed by Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Madhuraa Prakash Photo Credit: DefinitelyDefne Photography. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Roberts was born on the unceded lands of the Wallumedegal people of the Eroa nation (Ryde, NSW) and currently lives and works on the land of the Darug and Gundungurra people (Blue Mountains, NSW). In 1982, he published the first issue of P76 magazine along with Adam Atiken and set up Rochford Street Press (named after the street in Erskineville he lived in at the time). Early publications were published on a second hand gestetner machine. While not prolific, P76 has published 8 issues in just over 40 years, it has become somewhat iconic. In 2011, along with his wife, Linda Adair, Mark set up the on-line cultural journal Rochford Street Review (https://rochfordstreetreview.com/). The review publishes reviews, launch speeches and creative work, with an emphasis on small presses. It also publishes longer essays and articles from time to time. Mark has also published two books of his own work, the most recent being Concrete Flamingos (Island Press, 2016). His work has also appeared in numerous Australian and international magazines and anthologies. His critical articles have also appeared in numerous journals and newspapers.To purchase Concrete Flamingos (Island Press, 2016):https://rochford-pressbookshop.square.site/product/concrete-flamingos-by-mark-roberts/5?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=falseTo purchase P76 Issue 8:https://rochford-pressbookshop.square.site/product/p76-issue-8-sonic-poetry-festival-special-issue/164?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=falseProduction and Interview: Tina GiannoukosPicture: Brendan Bonsack