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On this week program Chris talks to Charlotte George, Greens candidate for MacKillop Ward in Yarra Council. We discuss the last week of local council elections in Victoria and the importance posting your ballot by 6pm Friday October 2024. Topics include Streets People Love candidate scorecards, public accessibility, footpaths, public transport, connectivity, living in a car-obsessed society and the importance of providing alternatives from local councils.Charlotte talks about being a filmmaker, activist and local parent, her new black comedy Buried, about a terrible day of parenting with a unfortunate cyclist as a plot point, of which in a better world, wouldn't exist with more modal filters, slower speeds and protected infrastructure. She discusses safer streets, creative thinking needed in all levels of government, being involved in local community, Harrison Watts and Katie Patrick collab for a vision of Johnston Street, Hobart City Council Collins Street bike lane trial, public debates going to the outlier and finding more equable ways of transport alongside rising living costs and environmental issues.Local news includes ABC Four Corners: Australian drivers are paying billions on major Transurban-operated roads, and the costs will keep rising, Transport Integration Act 2010, Yarra Council 30km/h trial, Melbourne City Council elections, Critical Mass North this Friday 25 October riding to Northcote with a pickup point at Nicholson and Gertrude in Fitzroy, Jay's GoFundMe: Help my disabled sister Christa have an accessible cargobike.Program musicCamp dog, King StingrayThe Bike Song,  Anecdata

Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters.  At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end its contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neuron six months early, in response to poor rider behaviour and concerns from residents. In today's podcast, we discuss the decision, what the response has been and what it means for avid e-scooter riders. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another iteration of the Monday Breakfast show, produced and presented in the studios of 3CR in so-called Fitzroy.First up we hear Tasnim Sammak, a Palestinian activist, mother, community organiser, and PhD candidate at Monash University, speaking at the April 15th rally at the Victorian Parliament steps launching the campaign to Get Elbit Out of Victoria, as part of the A15 global economic blockade. The campaign aims to end the state government's contracts with israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems as part of the global solidarity movement fighting for a free Palestine. T-Generation Gym is a Trans-owned and -operated gym now running in so-called Coburg. Over the weekend the gym celebrated its third birthday with a fundraiser for Gaza. I interviewed strength coach Jack from T-Generation to talk about the fundraiser, and to reflect on the safe, inclusive, and respectful community the gym has created during its existence. For more info about T-Generation and all that they have to offer, check out their Instagram here.Following that, we hear an excerpt from the Stick Together show in which James Brennan interviews Janey Stone, a lifelong socialist and political activist to speak about resistance to the Nazis in Germany and Poland by Jews, radical Jewish history, amongst oither topics. Janey Stone is the co-author of the book 'The radical Jewish tradition – revolutionaries, resistance fighters and firebrands' along with Donny Gluckstein. To hear the full interview, click here.Last week cities across the globe, including Naarm/so-called Melbourne took part in a day of action known as A15 which aimed to hit oppressive governments around the world where it hurts: in their pockets. For our last segment of the show, I spoke with Amin Abbas about the action here in Naarm/so-called Melbourne and to reflect on the Free Palestine movement here. Amin is the son and grandson of Palestinian refugees from Jenin and Tiberias, who has dedicated himself for Palestinian justice, liberation and recognition.Amin focuses his efforts on activism and community engagement. He is a member of the Weekly Sunday Rally organising team and Melbourne City Council for Palestine team.Community Announcements: Camp Sovereignty is ongoing and your support is needed. See the Old Country Calling Instagram for info on Camp's Sovereignty's weekly events. And the protest for a Free Palestine will continue again this Sunday at 12pm at the State Library. Songs played: Ramblin' - BeachesSurvive (Feat. Uncle Jack Charles) - Baker Boy I Fought The Law - The Clash 

Welcome to the 8th March edition of TGU The Governance Update with the ‘A Team' of Julie Reid and Tony Raunic, joined this week again by Steve Cooper. TGU is proudly presented by the Victorian Local Governance Association.On this International Women's Day the Panel discussed the VLGA Event on 5 March to release the 2023 findings of the ARC Linkage Grant Research Project, ‘Women in Local Government:Understanding Their Political Trajectories' with researchers Professors Leah Ruppaner and Andrea Carson.The recent Arbiter report that resulted in suspension of Cr Susan Bissenger at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council was also unpacked.The Panel noted some terrific work on affordable housing at Yarriambiack Shire council, noted the reappointment of Peter Stephenson as Administrator at Strathbogie Shire Council; noted the extraordinary case of the Queensland councillor seeking re-election while fighting a murder charge and pointed to a customer service initiative at Melbourne City Council.Two upcoming events were also noted, Fast Track 2024: Leading Under Pressure (15 March) and the VLGA & LGiU Global Executive Panel - Increasing Gender Equity in Local Government (21 March). Registration links below.ErratumApologies to the community of Minyip, the prime filming location for ‘The Flying Doctors'. Not Murtoa, 20 minutes away.Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

 We spoke to Amin Abbas from Melbourne City Council for Palestine who organized the action outside the City of Melbourne last Tuesday as Council debated a motion in support of a ceasefire in Palestine. Amin is a son and grandson of Palestinian refugees from Tiberias and Genine. Amin's purpose in life is to liberate Palestine with a dream to return to Palestine as a free man.To get involved, volunteer to marshall at the upcoming actions. You can do so every Sunday, meet at the State Library at 10.30am.Otherwise, join a local action group in your area! Follow @melbourne_for_palestine on Instagram to stay connected. Listen to the podcast on Spotify here   

Golaha deegaanka Melbourne ayaa cod u qaaday xabad joojin looga dhawaaqo Gaza. Waxaan ka waraysanay Halimo Ahmed.

The Andrews government is set to make Richmond's supervised injecting room a permanent facility. Victoria is chasing $1.3bn in federal funding for the Commonwealth Games, using the state's woeful share of recent infrastructure spending to argue for the major cash splash. Melbourne City Council has boldly predicted that by the end of 2023 more people will be working in the inner city than before Covid. And… Victorian leaders say Ed Sheeran's record-breaking shows at the MCG can position the celebrated venue as a world class coliseum for superstar mega-shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Premier gives the rail union 24 hours to call off further strikes; The Melbourne City Council set to campaign for changing the date of Australia Day nationally; And a controversial call ends Richmond's season as AFL finals kick off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VICTORIAN workers have been given the green light to get back to their desks. MELBOURNE City Council is set to campaign for the date of Australia Day to be changed while still holding citizenship ceremonies on January 26. THE AFL'S integrity unit will interview Dustin Martin, quiz Richmond and seek to talk to the woman at the centre of a leaked video that has landed the Tigers superstar in hot water. FINALS fever will finally ­return to Melbourne on Friday – 1070 days since an AFL final was last played at the MCG – in awin for footy fans and a $160m boost to the economy. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government promises an overhaul of the Fair Work Act as the Jobs and Skills Summit continues; The NSW Premier gives the rail union 24 hours to call off further strikes; The Melbourne City Council set to campaign for changing the date of Australia Day nationally; And a controversial call ends Richmond's season as AFL finals kick off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne City Council is one step closer to ditching Australia Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll have expert analysis on what record inflation means for interest rates; Melbourne City Council moves ahead with changing Australia Day celebrations; And one of Australia's most baffling crimes solved after more than 70 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation set to hit a 32-year high when released today; We'll have expert analysis on what record inflation means for interest rates; Melbourne City Council moves ahead with changing Australia Day celebrations; And one of Australia's most baffling crimes solved after more than 70 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Melbourne's plan to install bike lanes throughout the CBD is in disarray, with the program set to be paused and groups now lobbying to rip up existing lanes.  An up to $135,000 wipeout of Melbourne home values in the next 18 months will leave a growing group of homeowners owing more than their home is worth.  Thousands of charges have been laid against Melbourne's worst hoon drivers.  The Herald Sun reveals Victorian schools are discriminating against female students and staff by telling them their clothing is “distracting” male teachers. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne City Council's Future Melbourne committee will meet tonight to vote on the application, which includes demolishing the historic Jack Dyer Stand, the reorientation of the oval and redevelopment of other facilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rather beautiful Capitol Theatre in Melbourne's Swanston Street was the venue for an equally beautiful forum "Why a Call to Art" staged by "Climarte" as a part of the month-long "National Sustainable Living Festival". Dr Lara Stevens was the host and the additional presenters were Professor Brian Martin, Professor Patricia Piccinini and Dr Jen Rae. The forum was introduced by Jo Lane from Climarte and the Melbourne City Council (a major sponsor) was represented by Rohan Leppert. Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

State government schools are being forced to fork out tens of thousands of dollars out of their own budgets to replace teachers who have been forced to isolate.  Ordinary Ukrainians face the prospect of street-to-street fighting against Russian forces... It's been revealed Melbourne City Council lost nearly $22m in expected parking revenue over six months as pandemic shutdowns hit the Town Hall budget.  International researchers say the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hit in the northern hemisphere's springtime...  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are hoarding their holidays like never before with new research showing accrued annual leave is at a record high.... The pandemic shut down Melbourne for most of 2021, but it didn't stop Melbourne City Council from pulling out all the stops to bring the city back to life.  Melbourne's New Year's Eve fireworks displays have been blasted as an “embarrassment” and “a kick in the guts” to lockdown-weary Victorians.  Melbourne Council Parks staff are on high alert...after a mature street tree in the inner city was poisoned.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents have an inflated view about their child's ability to stay safe at schoolies and resist peer pressure to drink at dangerous levels, new research shows. Melbourne City Council has called on the state government to show leadership and bring more public servants back to CBD offices. More than 1000 fast charging stations for electric vehicles will be operating within five years — and could become as common as petrol servos within two decades. The fight over America's largest modern home is drawing to a close with the property known as “The One” to be auctioned with bids starting at 250 million.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A North Melbourne publican struggling to get his business back on its feet post-lockdowns has been left floored by the "exorbitant" fee Melbourne City Council wants to charge him to use an outdoor dining area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key welfare worker from the salvation army has voice concerns that the homeless and vulnerable could be affected by Melbourne City Council's mandatory jab policy for staff and visitors.  Yarra City Council is facing increasing pressure to overturn a controversial decision to charge businesses up to $5000 to convert a car space into outdoor dining areas...  Sweden's Public Health Agency has recommended a temporary halt to the use of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine among young adults, citing concerns over rare side effects to the heart.  And media platform YouTube have removed two official channels belonging to disgraced singer R. Kelly, who was recently convicted of operating a sex crimes ring that saw him abuse women and children for decades.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoping to help Melbourne CBD bookshops recover from previous lockdowns, Melbourne City Council started the Melbourne City Reads initiative. - Sa pagsisikap na matulungan ang mga bookstore sa Melborune CBD na makabangon sinimulan ang proyektong Melbourne City Reads

Steve Price speaks to the owner of Cherry Bar, Yah Yahs, and Hotel Westwood, and leader of Melbourne City Council's night-time economy task force about Victoria's reopening plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 HeadlinesWestern Bulldogs in the Grand FinalTaliban promises to Afghan womenJoel Fitzgibbon to quit federal politicsWally the WalrusWe replay an interview Phuong did with Fiona from the Housing for the Aged Action Group a couple of weeks ago about older women facing homelessness in light of the At Risk Forum 2021: Older women facing homelessness in Australia: from awareness to action coming up on 17 September. Kannagi speaks with barrister and Footscray local Gemma Cafarella about what the Western Bulldogs being in the grand final means to the Western suburbs community. Phuong speaks with Alex from the Community Union Defence League (CUDL) about how the organisation has been supporting the community during this current lockdown and recent events where Victoria Police and the Melbourne City Council have tried to shut down the kitchen at the State Library.  We revisit an interview that Alice from Wednesday Breakfast had with Diana Sayed, CEO of the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Humans Rights, about the Afghan diaspora following the devastating take over of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the outlook for women.  We listen to an except from Fidget Kids where 3/4 Reggio at Collingwood College worked on interviews with inspiring people when they visited 3CR studios pre-lockdown.  Songs23 - Cleo SolTuesday - PookiePoint and Kill - Lil SimzNo Caller ID - 1300 

Melbourne City Council assigned email addresses to the 70 000 urban trees living in the city so that the public could email the council any maintenance concerns abou th tetrees. But to the surprise of council workers the emails the trees received were surprisingly personal and even affectionate, with people expressing their gratitude and love for their local trees.In this latest Entanglements lecture, Dr Jenny Atchison a geographer with ACCESS has been part of a unique research project with social sciences and arts researchers at Melbourne Uni and the City of Melbourne. The project involved reading the emails and studying the data to consider how people living in Melbourne feel about the trees. But importantly, the project is also looking at how the city's urban forest can be made more resilient in the face of climate change and an ageing tree population. This episode was recorded live at the Wollongong Art Gallery on June 3, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melbourne City Council has voted in favour of conducting an independent review of the city's transport plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak; the debate over when to reopen the international border; A third repatriation flight from India has landed...this time in Sydney; and Melbourne City Council has backed a safe injecting room, despite police concerns it will lead to a “surge in crime”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Melbourne City Council election was held between 6 and 23 October and was by postal ballot only. - 2020 மெல்போர்ன் மாநகர சபை தேர்தல் அக்டோபர் 6 முதல் 23 வரை நடைபெற்றது, வாக்களிப்பு அஞ்சல் வழியாக மட்டுமே நடைபெற்றது. மேயர், துணை மேயர் மற்றும் கவுன்சிலர்களாக வருவதற்குப் போட்டியிட்ட Greens கட்சி வேட்பாளர்கள் அனைவரும் மெல்பர்ண் நகரத்தில் வசிப்பவர்கள்.

Wesa Chau has been in politics since 2004 and is also CEO of Cultural Intelligence a consulting firm specialising in understanding cultural diversity. She speaks to DAWNCast about her upcoming candidacy in the City of Melbourne running as Deputy Mayor for Labor. Melbourne City will be seeing a diverse group of candidates contesting this position, for the first time. Will this diversity be breaking the entry for people of colour in politics in the City of Melbourne? 00.16 - 01.45 Wesa Chau and singing bowl 2.45 – 8:53 – Melbourne City Council election process 9.32 - 11.42 – The impact of Covid19 on voters 12.06 - 14.58 – Joining the Labor Party and the power of politics 15.03 - 16.08 – Wesa's campaign in City of Higgins. 16.33 – 22.49 – The political journey as an Asian woman 24.04 - 24.06 – diversity and inclusion in politics 24.23 - 26.32 – Benefits of diversity to politics and policies 26.43 – 31.08 – Wesa's Cultural Intelligence and the work they do with that organisation in developing skills in networking especially. 31.30 - 35.58 – Recovering through the tough times on Wesa's political journey 36.20 - 38.00 – Mentors and support 38.05 - 40.28 – The highlights in Wesa's political career to date For more information about Wesa go to her website: https://wesachau.com _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In this episode join Despina Karatzias for a conversation about Pursuing Passion Projects with Purpose ie the good, bad and the unique opportunities facing the tourism industry with Kiff and Paterson (Global Ballooning), and Tania (mycause). Key learnings: Tourism Australia, Visit Victoria, and Melbourne City Council are supporting the https://mycause.com.au/lovemelbourne campaign with creating a balloon containing names of Melburnians contributing to the cause, something of artistic beauty. Global Ballooning looking to capture the spirit of Melbourne in the design of the balloon.   Relevant links: https://www.globalballooning.com.au/ https://mycause.com.au/lovemelbourne #FlyingLoveLetter https://www.atlassian.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29946.Illusions https://www.instituteofexcellence.com/about/balloon-girl/ https://www.mycause.com.au/ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/rodham-9780857526137 https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45392/ulysses #TourismHub #BeExcellent Join us every Saturday afternoon at 2pm live and be part of the conversation. Show hosted by Despina Karatzias. This program is brought to you by Tourism Hub in association with The Institute Of Excellence.  #BeExcellent Follow  and connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/BeExcellentHQ/ https://twitter.com/desikaratzias https://www.linkedin.com/company/instituteofexcellence/ https://www.facebook.com/BeExcellentHQ https://www.facebook.com/DespinaKaratzias https://www.facebook.com/Tourism-Hub-Podcast-101388458353231 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZ8GpfkPC7Add4S9VkVM8g

Creativity in Confinement is a film production produced by young women and non binary folk from scratch guided by experienced filmmakers. I got to speak to Hannah Moore who was one of the mentors about the project part of the Melbourne City Council's SIGNAL project.

Forest The Giraffe has made it in the Guinness World Records for being the tallest living giraffe. We heard from Byron who grew his very own 10 inch zucchini and you will not believe how long Melissa’s friends ingrown hair is!Melbourne City Council have filled a skate park up with sand and bark chips to stop kids going there during the lockdown. We spoke to people who do some naughty things to keep their kids out of stuff. And a scandalous wedding invite has been sent out and clearly states where the couple ‘rates’ you as a friend. Guests are categorised in to group A,B or C and you would hate to be in the last group… apparently there’s a few people who have been second choice. Check out the podcast for a bit of a laugh! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presenter: Vivien Langford     Production: Andy Britt Students are calling on adults to strike for climate action on September 20th.We start with emotional voices from Melbourne City Council as they declare a Climate Emergency. As Mayor Cathy Oke says "If we don't, I don't think I could say, hand on my heart, that we have done enough".Vivien then talks to secondary students in Sydney, Daisy Jeffrey and Jean Hinchcliff.From Geelong, Australian Youth Climate Commission's Kai Bowie tells us how his knowledge about Climate Chaos and the ability to act was massively boosted by AYCC. He calls on teachers to permit a free discussion and sharing knowledge in the classroom. Uni students are represented by Cooper Forsyth whose objective in  striking on September 20th is not to leave workers behind.These students have been on a steep learning curve since the "climate election" and are determined that the transition to a zero emissions society is a fair one and urge all workers to join them in a strike for climate action on Sept 20th. They would also like teachers to make their education underpin the new climate realities. At the recent Education International conference in Thailand  Susan Hopgood spoke to teachers."Colleagues, no discussion of the future can be conducted outside the context of an emergency situation that touches us all....The most significant thing we've seen is the youth mobilisation.... their determination and commitment are exactly what we need at this crucial moment......Schools  must be spaces for learning about the power and privilege that a handful of humans are given to perpetuate climate injustice and stifle opposition." We speak to Inez Harker-Schuch from Copenhagen University. Her computer game "CO2peration" will bring more climate science into the curriculum and she's calling for teachers to test it in Australian classrooms.  Tarun Whan is a Science and Digital Technologies teacher from Caroline Chisholm school in Canberra. He is workshopping teachers to incorporate more relevant knowledge about climate change across the curriculum.Thanks to Mik Aidt and Jodie Green for Intellectual support and encouragement.Tune in to 3CR August 12th /5pm for Episode 2 ,where we will talk to Unionists about striking for Climate Action.     

We were honored to host Vice Mayor Debbie Thomas for our podcast this month. Debbie Thomas was elected to office on November 4, 2014 and re-elected in November 2018 by the city at large to serve on the Melbourne City Council as the representative of District 4. Vice Mayor Thomas also sits on the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport Authority Board as well as staying heavily involved in the community. We chose Vice Mayor Thomas for our first City Council interview because of her recent successful re-election campaign and her vicarious support of Downtown Melbourne which falls outside her elected District 4. We anticipated she would place emphasis on all Council being elected to serve the City at large regardless of District and she definitely did not disappoint us with her enthusiasm for all things Melbourne. You will enjoy hearing Debbie’s background and pro-business approach to all the exciting developments in both Downtown Melbourne and throughout our City from a Council person’s perspective. Tune in and enjoy! Debbie Thomas

This week Kulja speaks with Dr. Dave Nichols about Melbourne City Council's plan to be more skateboard friendlyThen, Anne Martinelli from Environment Victoria comes on the show to talk about rental reformFinally, Amanda Dunn talks about her book The New Puberty, about puberty occurring earlier in a child's life and how to talk to them about it

Save Victoria Market from Melbourne City Council development plans rally held on April 21 brough a diverse set of people together against plans to turn Melbourne's fresh food market into a fine food and wine entertainment precinct. Stall holders have joined the National Union of Workers in an Australian first to combat what they see as social and economic vandalism.Don Sutherland lends his expert eye over the meaning of Workers Unite as we finish a week of May Day celebrations around the world.Shane Howard gives us an update on community action against the use of Killarney Beach in the Western District of Victoria as a commerical training ground for race horses. This is a fight for public rights to public land over commerical interests bullying their way to a "free lunch".Speakers Simon Chapman and Jonica Newby at the the Sydney March for Science from a report from Vivien Langford.

Writs and Cures provides some tips on how to avoid protracted hearings in the Family Court when couples decide to separate, plus Soapbox delves into a proposal by the Melbourne City Council to ban homeless people from the CBD

Writs and Cures provides some tips on how to avoid protracted hearings in the Family Court when couples decide to separate, plus Soapbox delves into a proposal by the Melbourne City Council to ban homeless people from the CBD

Following the much publicised break up of the homeless and rough sleeping community outside Flinders Street Station in central Melbourne on February 1st, on this week’s episode of Women on the Line we’ll take a look at proposed amendments to by-laws by Melbourne City Council which would effectively ban homeless people from sleeping in the CBD. We’ll hear from Kelly from the Homeless Persons Union Victoria about the #nohomelessban campaign, and Tarni from Justice Connect Homeless Law about the implications of the possible legislative changes, and also what effective homelessness prevention looks like through a discussion of the Women's Homelessness Prevention Project.  #nohomelessbanhttps://www.facebook.com/Homeless-Persons-Union-Victoria-1489953661246085/https://www.facebook.com/nohomelessban/http://www.justiceconnect.org.au/our-programs/homeless-law

Report inside and after the Melbourne City Council to ban homeless people from the CBD - features the voices of some very angry rough sleepers.Luke Sinclair talks zines and an every expanding hand make art world of photocopy art including some info about the Stick InstituteThis is the Week that WasThe return of Dr Noah Bassil about the state of the world.

Overdrive: Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous. I'm David Brown And in this program we look at news stories including: German government report critical of Tesla Autopilot - Spiegel; Leaked report reveals full extent of household levy considered by government in 2014 for light rail; Edinburgh 'bleeding buses to pay for trams'; Nottingham Eco-Expressway in UK electric first; Here’s how intelligent parking systems are solving Warsaw’s traffic problems; The Outback Way: What a sealed road from WA to Queensland will mean for regional communities We discuss the motoring needs for a listener who has two dogs, goes camping and surf board riding and he and his partner are going to have their first baby. What should they look for in a vehicle? And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: The Mustang - Is it art, is it memories or is it a show pony; Ditch lord mayoral car and walk, say Melbourne City Council candidates Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au Originally aired on 15 October 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

In PX15 Jess and Peter interview Shelley Penn who has recently been appointed to head the City Design Studio at Melbourne City Council. Shelley has worked in a range of private and government roles and has been included in the list of the top one hundred most influential contemporary Australian women. Shelley brings a critical analysis to the challenges associated with creating good buildings and enjoyable city spaces. Music: Intro - Breezy House by Qronix. Outro: Intentions by Frames and Elizabeth Rose. Podcast released in March 2016. For more details see www.planningxchange.org.