Podcasts about moreland council

We've been waiting to welcome Lana Woolf onto Radical Australia for some time. We first became aware of Lana's work with storytelling at a homelessness forum organised by then named Moreland Council a number of years ago. Lana is now part of the 3CR family, joining the team on PX Whanau Radio, Australia's first and only queer pacifica program, broadcasting every Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm. Lana has had a full working life working with undermargianlised communities in Australia and overseas, as well as in deinstitutionalisation. Lana is well-known internationally for her work in LGBT research and is a mother to three kids. Lana has a lot of experience and skills to share with the 3CR community. Thanks so much for joining us on the show this week, Lana.PX Whanau Radio, Saturdays, 1:30pm - 2pmcommunitypoweredresponses.com@LanaWoolf (X)

This week on TGU, Chris Eddy speaks with Julie Reid on all things Local Government. Among the highlights they discuss are:A new analysis from VAGO on councils' annual reports, with an increase in the number of errors foundFinal submissions made to VCAT in the alleged voter fraud case for the 2020 Moreland Council elections A last minute reprieve for South Australian councillors who lost office for failing to submit campaign donation returnsA potential test case at a Sydney Council over alleged councillor behaviour contributing to a psychologically unsafe workplace This episode of TGU was brought to you by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. 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

Val and Faith are in the studio again after having been blown there on their respective bikes by the blustery spring winds. After sharing our bike moments we take a look at some news including plans in Perth to introduce more streets with 30kph speed limits after increases of 300% in cycling participation was counted on streets with the lower limit. The volume of cars in residential streets was also lowered. Moreland Council and VicRoads are currently working to trial 30kph streets at the moment while Yarra ran a trial not too long ago. The Northern Trails Strategy 2022 builds on the 2016 strategy and is currently open for consultation. As a collaborative project between Moreland, Darebin, Banyule, Hume, Whittlesea, and Nillumbik Councils, Northern Trails 2022 aims to ensure integration of planning, advocacy and development efforts, while making recommendations for trail infrastructure, management, marketing and improvement projects. You can find detailed information about the project here as well as a survey to get your feedback in prioritising projects from a ten project short list. Make sure you have your say in getting some of these unfunded cross-council projects to the next stage! 

On this weeks program Chris chats to Damian Auton about back history to creating the newly opened UpCycles bicycle maintenance hub located at Yarra Valley ECOSS that will be a youth group space for bicycle education, recycling bicycles and providing courses, training and workshops.Bicycle-themed news includes Boroondara Council works at Walmer Street commencing this week for an estimated eight months to replace the northern land bridge section from Kew, Gipps Street ramp replacement possibly going back out to tender, Moreland Council voting to retain separated lanes and shared zones in Dawson, Victoria, Albert and Albion streets and extending the Kent Road trial for 12 months in Pascoe Vale, Bicycle Network, Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, Mitchell Bicycle Users Group asking for Victorian State Government to prioritise future funding for the Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail project, Banyule Council opening feedback for Northern Trails 2022, historic NSW Rail Trails legislation approved and the ancient Yarra Bicycle Users Group website being updated for the 21st century.   

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha & Chloe DS.NewsreportsHeadline news discussion from the presenters responding to the developments in the United States around Abortion Law drawing on the Green Left article United States: New frontal attack on abortion.Report on the Moreland Council workers striking for a pay rise from Green Left.Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of a interview by Socialist Alliance candidate for Wills Sue Bolton who explained why the Australian Labor Party's "small target" election strategy risks helping the right make more gains. You can view the interview here.Interview with Joey Tangaloa Taualii a man who has been unjustly detained under section 501 of the Immigration Act within the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accomodation (MITA) detention centre in Broadmeadows for years.Joey spoke about the conditions of the centre and how they're worse than prison, he spoke about some of the detainees who are imprisoned inside and what has happened to them following deportation by the government. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Afshan Keng-Mantoo, founder of the Muslim Women's Council of Victoria to speak about some of the essential work servicing food for marginalised sections of the community following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current cost-of-living crisis. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

 Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// On last week's Friday Breakfast show Chloe and Jacob spoke with Joey, who is detained at Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation or MITA, about Section 501 of the Migration Act. This Act allows the government visa cancellation powers, and Joey discusses how the present government has been using these provisions. You can read about last month's rally to free those detained at MITA, many of whom are held under 501 provisions, here.// Elise Almond is a lawyer at Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service, a state-wide service that represents disabled people, including via providing assistance with NDIS appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Elise joins us today to speak about the large spike in NDIS participants who have had their funding slashed, often without warning, in the recent months, with many taking their cases to the AAT.//You can find out more about the issue here, here and here, and about the Melbourne march and rally against NDIS cuts and appeals being organised by Every Australian Counts for Thursday the 19th of May here.// On Wednesday the 4th of May, members of the Australian Services Union and Municipal and Utilities Workers Union employed at Moreland Council downed tools to rally for decent wages and conditions. Like many workplaces across Australia, Moreland Council workers have been given an offer below the inflation level in their latest EBA negotiation. Solidarity Breakfast's Annie McLoughlin joined them outside the Brunswick Townhall on Sydney Road.// Alec Ferguson joins us to discuss the recent BDS resolution passed by the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) - ‘UMSU Stands with Palestine – BDS and Solidarity Policy' - and Students For Palestine's on-campus rally, which will be held today from 1PM on South Lawn. Alec is a Lebanese-Australian socialist activist at Melbourne University, and is involved in Students for Palestine and Free Palestine Melbourne. You can find the academic solidarity statement Alec refers to here.//Free Palestine Melbourne's 2022 Nakba Day Vigil will be held on Sunday the 15th of May from 12PM outside the State Library of Victoria. More information is available here.// Songs// Return Home - Bumpy// Don't Sleep - Alice Ivy, imbi, BOI//

Housing Affordability Report here II Per Capita CEO Emma Dawson joins us to explain the findings of their recently launched report on Housing Affordability in Australia.Public Housing Rally here II The Public Housing tenants at 240 Wellington St, Collingwood rallied outside Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne's Office on Friday 6th May to hand in a petition calling for the scrapping of the social housing build on their only green space. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week.Moreland Council Strike Rally here II Like many work places across Australia that have been given an offer below the inflation level in their latest EBA negotiation ASU and MWU members at the Moreland Council downed tools on Wednesday May 4th to rally for decent wages and conditions. We joined them outside the Brunswick Townhall.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 we interview Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from the VPELA Journal Revue of October 2021 describing Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector. “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation inMoreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” PlanningxChnage is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective. Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 we interview Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from the VPELA Journal Revue of October 2021 describing Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector. “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation inMoreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 the subject is Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from VPELA's Journal 'Revue' of October 2021 which described Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector.  “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation in Moreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Cr Jonathan Sri, Greens Councillor for the Gabba, Brisbane City Council about flooding impacts in Queensland and New South Wales, priorities on repairing damaged cycling infrastructure, reducing emissions, problems with extraction of rare earths, supply chains, disposable products with the upsurge to EVs, socio economic impacts of climate changeUpdate: a temporary protected cycle lane has been installed on Coronation Drive to bypass the blocked Bicentennial BikewayLocal news includes Moving Forward: Yarra Councils draft Transport Strategy 2022,  Moreland Council: 10 Year Capital Works Programs for Walking and Cycling, two Monash cycling reseach studies: Understanding the experiences of cyclists and Cycled Study: City-wide bicycling exposure modelling study and recent Infrastructure Victoria article: Why the city needs safe and more reliable alternatives to car usage

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Val and Faith are joined online for another pre-recorded Yarra BUG Radio Show.Our guests this morning are Helen Kratzmann of Pedestrian Safety for Nicholson Street Coburg and Catherine Hall from the Coburg High School Active Transport Committee. Nicholson Street Coburg is a known danger spot for pedestrians and cyclists and the Victorian Department of Transport (who are responsible for the road) have consistently failed to address safety issues in the area as they have been raised by residents. The problems extend all the way to the intersection of Nicholson Street with Bell St and onto Elizabeth Street where pedestrians and cyclists, including many of the almost 1200 students attending Coburg High School, are forced to use inadequate spaces not designed for the safe movement of people on foot and bicycles. In the past five days alone SEVEN motor vehicles have crashed with most ending up on the footpath or running into pedestrian infrastructure. There is no safe direct alternative route for riders in this area, particularly for those whose destination is on Nicholson Street.We touch on the petition organised for Safe Access Over Bell Street Bridge for everyone and the responses to date from local MPs Tim Read and Lizzie Blandthorne, Moreland Council and TheMinister for Road Safety Ben Carroll. To get involved: - sign the petition for safety improvements on the Bell Street bridge - join Pedestrians Safety for Nicholson Street Coburg-join Safe Access over Bell Street Bridge for everyone 

Acknowledgement of country News headlines Priya caught up with El to discuss how the federal and state governments have failed disabled people during the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, including through the covert de-prioritisation of vulnerable community members who were meant to be covered in phases 1a and 1b of vaccination, as revealed in a recently released Disability Royal Commission draft report. El Gibbs is a disabled person, writer, and disability rights advocate. Jay Coonan from the Antipoverty Centre speaks with us about the proposed sale of public land by Moreland Council to build a privately owned health and community services precinct in Coburg, and the importance of prioritising public housing over private profit. Find out more by looking up Coburg Health Precinct at conversations.moreland.vic.gov.au. This morning we hear from Dimity Hawkins, one of the speakers at tonight's Raucus Anti-Aukus Caucus webinar organised by Renegade Activists. She joins us to talk more about the implications of the Aukus pact with a specific focus on the announcement of nuclear subs that accompanied the announcement of the alliance.  Dimity is a PhD candidate at Swinburne University. She has over two decades of experience in the civil society sector working as an advocate on issues of nuclear disarmament and broader social, environmental and human rights activism and was a co-founder of the  International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. CONTENT WARNING: discussions around disordered eating and body image. Listeners can contact Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 Laura joins Thursday Breakfast to talk about the impacts of Covid-19 on eating disorders and services. Laura is a clinical psychologist from Melbourne. They've specialised in eating disorders for over seven years, through research, outreach work, support groups, and as a therapist, and currently work in public and private practice supporting individuals affected by eating disorders.  CONTENT WARNING: discussions around family and domestic violence. 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Anu Krishnan joins us to speak about the situation for culturally and linguistically diverse communities currently experiencing or accessing support for family violence in Victoria. Anu is a specialist family violence practitioner with over 25 years experience in direct services, prevention and training. She works within mental health and family violence settings, to bring greater cultural understanding and awareness to their work.  SongsEmma Donovan and the Putbacks - Out the DoorPookie - Halloween King Stingray - Milkumana

On this weeks winter solstice show, Chris interviews Cr James Conlan, Moreland Council and Cr Rohan Leppert, City of Melbourne. Bicycle-themed news includes the impact of last fortnights horrific wind storms (Parks Victoria: Changed conditions and closures and Cycling Tips: Melbournes cycling paradise devastated by storm damage), Le Tour commencing this weekend, another attempt for a Womens Tour de France in 2022 and Yarra Councils long running Bicycle Advisory Committee changing its title and focus to either Sustainable Transport and/or Active Transport Advisory Committee.Cr James Conlan discusses Moreland Councils commitment to active transport, including future changes to De Carle Street, Coburg, making the area safer near a school, Albion Street lane work, pop up bike lanes on Dawson Street between the Upfield bike path and Brunswick Shimmy with Moreland councillors unanimously supporting these projects. Cr Conlan mentions that Moreland wants to have a proactive relationship with Department of Transport similar to that with City of Melbourne. Go to Conversations Moreland: Making walking and cycling safer in Moreland for more details and to make feedback supporting these initiatives.Cr Rohan Leppert discusses a independent review to be commissioned into researching data on changing transport patterns as in the last 12 months, as Melbourne has built protected bicycle lanes in line with Melbourne's Transport Strategy 2030, alongside a rapid mode shift in the CBD.  Rohan talks about micromobility, massive changes to food delivery, riding for transport, a reactionary backlash against bicycle infrastructure, Alice Clarkes excellent article 'Riding a bike is sweet freedom, even if it might kill me', four years of capital works included in the next budget meeting on 29 June 2021 and City of Melbournes offer to delivery the long awaited St Kilda separated bicycle lanes.Another reminder - it's 3CR Radiothon time: celebrate everything you love about riding your bike by making a donation to keep 3CR Community Radio and the Yarra BUG Radio Show on the air for another year and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible! 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Zane Alcorn & Sue Bolton (guest).NewsreportsMoreland council campaigns update from Moreland councillor Sue Bolton.Campaign to save Fawkner outdoor pool from closure, with the closure being spun by council bureaucrats as 'repurposing'Campaign to get Moreland council to commit to phasing out gas use for pool heating. 89% of Moreland council's gas use is for heating its pools and simply by switching from gas to heat pumps for its pools Moreland council could cut its emissions by 27%Home to Bilo campaign pushes on. A partial victory has been won with the Murugappan family brought to Perth to be with young Tharunicaa, who is being treated for sepsis. However rallies across Australia will push for the family to be granted permanent protection visas and allowed to return to their community of Biloela in Queensland.Israel unleashes another massive wave of airstrikes on Gaza after Palestinians launched 'fire balloons' into Israel in response to provocative marches by ultra nationalist Israelis in occupied East Jerusalem, which sneeringly celebrated the ongoing violent conquest of Palestine. The Israeli marches are akin to those that would be held by the orangemen in Ireland, waving the ongoing occupation in the faces of the occupied.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of Jeff Halper's speech at the recent Green Left forum “Why Israel is an Apartheid State”  which took place on June 8.Jeff Halper is a Israeli anthropologist, former university lecturer, political activist and author. He is a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and the One Democratic State Campaign. His most recent book is “Decolonising Israel, Liberating Palestine.” You can listen to the individual speech here.Interview and discussion with Nick Fredman, who helped set up the Green Left Radio show back in 2015. Fredman says the show has resulted in a 'cross pollination' of the activist journalist networks that 3CR and Green Left are built on. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Faith and Val chat about the beginning of the European road cycling calendar, bike moments, autumn, Capital City Trail improvements, Southbank and police fining riders, City of Melbourne acclerating cycling infrastructure work, Moreland Council shared zone trials, the huge advertising spent for safety bikes in 1890s and its social impacts, local government support for active transport and Streets Alive Yarra.

On this weeks program Chris does a recap of riding for transport issues, public health and public space after massive impact of COVID19 upon how we live and move about our streets and cities.Interviews included Phil Barton, Warwick Duncan from Railtrails Australia, Dr Fiona Gray, Simon Howell, Cr Susanne Newton, Renee Dikeni, Dr Ben Beck, Megan Sharkley on Space For Health campaign, Sam Hibbins, Cr Jackie Fristacky, Dan Kneipp, Philip Mallis, Philip Mallis (2), Zoë McMaster, Luke Poland, Alice Prior, Alice Prior (2), David Blom, Steve Barnett, Cr Rohan Leppart, Cr Rohan Leppart (2), Juliet Hall, Helen McDonald, Toby from The Cherry Tree Hotel, Tim Goldby from Moonee BUG, Matthew Townsend and Roland Postma from Planners Declare.News and events include pop up bicycle lanes and active transport news from Darebin Council South Crescent pop up lanes, Moreland Council: Making walking and cycling safer in Moreland, VicRoads Heidelberg Road pop up lanes, Yarra Council Making Space and Lloyds of London rapidly exiting fossil fuel projects insurance.This weeks guest is Dr Craig Fry, cycling historian and writer, who organised a 125th year anniversary ride of the first Melbourne to Warrnambool cycling race, we discuss the Warnys rich history, Craigs long family history with the race and fundraising for Oz Cycling Futures. Read more: The long and winding road of an Australian cycling race older than Tour de France, Fundraising Melbourne to Warrnambool pays tribute to legendary race and Riders complete anniversary ride of Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic.

Although the Trump campaign is largely failing to prove pervasive electoral fraud in the 2020 U.S presidential election, mail-in ballots are not immune to interference. Currently, the Victorian Police are investigating suspected vote-rigging in Moreland Council’s North-West Ward. Reporter Jeremy Nadel spoke to Stephen Luntz, an expert on voting processes, about postal ballot fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Sue Bolton talks to us about the voting irregularities in the North West Ward of Moreland Council in recent local Government elections.Despatches from East Gippsland looks at frogs.Over the Wall - This week is strong as it has personal story of young person on cashless welfare card.This is the Week that Was.Dr Noah Bassil - Sudan's recent normalisation of relations with Israel leads to American politics.

Jennifer interviews Pauline Galvin who is standing for election for Moreland Council. Pauline proposes a holistic approach to social, environmental and economic wellbeing. She advocates for a 'public health' model that is preventive and locally embedded. In addition she believes that communities should be truly involved in decision making on an ongoing basis.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. News-reportsA discussion with our presenters Jacob & Zane about the latest developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Melbourne discussing the implications of the recession, the comments by Scott Morrison on urging Christmas deadline for coronavirus restrictions to be lifted along with what a alternative COVID-19 economy recovery plan would look like.A discussion with our presenters Jacob & Zane responding critically to Facebook and Google threats to remove Australian news listings if a proposal to force tech giants to pay for news becomes law.​​Interviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with twice-elected socialist councillor Sue Bolton about her upcoming council election campaign and member of Socialist Alliance running for the North-East ward of the Moreland Council as part of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team discussing the political context for the upcoming council elections, her experiences as a socialist councillor, the election platform of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team and so on.  You can listen to the individual interview here.A interview and discussion with Pablo Navarrete who is a film-maker based in the UK about his latest documentary "No Extradition: Julian Assange's Father & The Struggle for His Son's Freedom" talking about the political context about why he made the film, how the film was made, and what as a documentary it's attempting to achieve in terms of building the campaign to free Julian Assange. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Stringray Sisters documentary poster, photo courtesy Katrina Channells 'We don't need anything more from gas'Peter Newman is a Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University and founding director of the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute. He is the Coordinating Lead Author for Transport with the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. His most recent book, published in 2017, is Resilient Cities: Overcoming Fossil Fuel Dependence, co-authored with Timothy Beatley and Heather Boyer. Peter Newman joined me on Listening Notes to talk about his article Creative destruction: Covid-19 economic crisis is accelerating the demise of fossil fuels, published in The Conversation on August 3rd. Katrina Channells is a documentary film maker based in Melbourne. Her video production company We Are Yarn, set up with Bridget O'Shea, focuses on films about social justice issues. Katrina joins me on Listening Notes to talk about Stingray Sisters, a documentary on the campaign to prevent fracking along the coast of Maningrida in Arnhem land and the role of the Eather sisters, Noni, Alice and Grace, in that campaign.  And a warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that this story speaks about and includes the voice of a person who has passed away.   The Stingray Sisters is being screened on Friday, August 28th as a fundraiser for Sue Bolton's re-election campaign to Moreland Council. You can book on trybooking.com/BKYIJ.   

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. News-reportsA discussion and criticism of the new deal by the Australian government to roll out a potential covid-19 vaccine and how it’s a PR job by the government to make itself look positive with nothing to show for it https://www.crikey.com.au/2020/08/20/scott-morrison-covid-19-vaccine/?fbclid=IwAR0ppt1WuS4ULhYX52dHNBFntu-orzfdiUMb8mmgxhmoID1CTQ1v5cioSRg.Interviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with Coral Wynter and Jim McIlroy about the on-going campaign to save the Pilliga Forest in north-west NSW who have recently returned from a trip to the Pilliga, where they joined a car convoy through the forest, which visited various Coal Seam Gas drilling sites and spillage areas. You can listen to the individual interview here.A interview and discussion with Pauline Galvin who is the lead candidate running  for the South Ward of Moreland Council as part of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team about why she is running for local council, her experiences in community campaigning and some of political issues that she is passionate about and will take up on local council. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion and analysis of the following news items from the presenters Jacob, Chloe & ZaneUp to 300'000 left homeless by the explosion in Beirut https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/lebanon-eyes-state-emergency-deadly-beirut-blast-live-200804234925493.html?fbclid=IwAR1WoeCt04C7m-mjl8QbeQRq4srz4jef9p_4G1eYKLbdHgpPbX3-r6zb7OI83,000 casual jobs in Victoria at risk as shutdown and jobkeeper exclusions bite https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/06/83000-casual-jobs-in-victoria-at-risk-as-shutdown-and-jobkeeper-exclusions-bite?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR0Vq0Kxdw2N8s-MrnPFnwa2N-iCO_cgWS9tLihea6zgxr0_CTSRPmGJCRAInterviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with Alison Pennington a senior economist with the Centre for Future Work which is a initative of the Australian Institute that conducts public policy research on a broad range of economical, social and enviornmental issues about the economical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia, how it disproportionately impacts on the working class, what are the limitations of the Federal Government's post-covid recovery plan and what is the alternative? You can listen to the interview here.A recording of a speech by Pauline Galvin from the Sue Bolton Moreland Team campaign meeting on July 18th who is a candidate for the upcoming council elections in October for the South Ward in Moreland Council. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion and analysis of the following news items from the presenters Jacob, Chloe & Zane’Morrison decides those with the least can manage with less https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/morrison-decides-those-least-can-manage-lessInterviews and Discussions A interview and discussion with Monica Harte who is running for the Moreland Council as part of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team a team of Socialist and Community Independents about why she’s running for the upcoming council elections, her political experiences that includes being secretary of the tram union during the 1980s, her views on the COVID-19 pandemic and so-on. You can listen to the individual interview here.An interview and discussion with Greens Councillor Jonathan Sri about the refugees imprisoned at Kangaroo Point and the on-going campaign and struggle to free them. You can listen to the individal interview here.

Val and Faith are back producing the program remotely from two different suburbs. This week's program is a patchwork of cycling and we kick off as usual with a reading from Val and our bike moments. Val is enjoying bike moments in his local park while Faith's rides through the Wombat forest have been marred by news of mining exploration there. If you enjoy the serenity then consider this petition to stop the mining. We take a quick look at local news including the Covid19 response from Moreland Council last week approving $2.4 million of pedestrian and cycling projects. This week Faith managed to catch up with Anthony Aisenberg of CrowdSpot about the BikeSpot 2020 project. Now that the 2020 data collection project has finished Anthony takes us through some of the key findings and why data on perceptions of safety amongst cyclists is so useful. You can take a look at the final project report here or check out the interactive map here. We finish up with a literary interlude from Val.  

Since April 2020 YarraBUG Radio has done a series of interviews on supporting safe movement for active travel and public health initiatives due to the COVID19 epidemic including Cr Rohan Leppert (City of Melbourne), Cr Jackie Fristacky (Yarra City Council), Dan Kneipp, CEO (Amy Gillett Foundation), Sam Hibbins MP (Victorian Greens Transport spokeperson), Megan Sharkey and Dr Ben Beck about #SpaceForHealth and Philip Mallis offer to assist riders plan their journeys. On todays program, Chris and Steve conduct a critique on Yarra City Councils meeting on 23 June 2020 about their COVID-19 Response Trials for a proposed fast rollout of trial vehicle diversions, bike lane extensions and walking circuits. Please feel free to provide additional feedback and make a useful nuisance of yourself at Making Space in Yarra.At their July meeting, Moreland Council are considering additional infrastructure due to COVID19 concerns. Read minutes here regarding items for Safe Movement of Pedestrians and Cyclists - COVID-19 Response and Removal of car parking spaces to support cycling infrastructure. Do you walk or ride the Capital City Trail/Linear Reserve in North Fitzroy/Carlton and would like to see improved lighting in the area? If so please email Mark at Open Space ASAP in support.

- Gillian Blair, former Greens Candidate in the Western District of Victoria talks on-shore gas drilling and Covid-19.- Bevan Ramsden from Independant Peaceful Australia Network talks about the IPAN support for the United Nations call for the cessation of war during pandemic- Sue Bolton, Moreland Concillor, talks about a council response to covid-19 and issues of democracy.- Kevin bags the week in This is the Week that Was- Dr Noah Bassil gives a view on the new world order.

On this weeks program Chris talks to Tim Read, MP for Brunswick and Cr Jackie Fristacky from City of Yarra.Since Tim and I first spoke in July 2019 about the Sydney Road Improvement Project, the state government have back tracked on VicRoads survey results and have possibly delayed any trial until level crossing works are finished in 2021. Tim Read talks about taking a proactive approach, working to improve accessibility and allowing Moreland Council to conduct a seperated bike lane trial. Come along to a upcoming public Community Meeting: A Better Sydney Road on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, St Ambrose Community Centre, 259A Sydney Road, BrunswickCr Jackie Fristacky speaks about her observations between 2012 and 2019 on Vancouvers sustainable transport success, how the city achieved mode share goals, strong emphasis upon safety, building seperated bicycle lanes, differences between US and Australian funding mix and Transportation 2040 which sets out a long-term strategic plan for the city that will help guide transportation and land use decisions and public investments.Local news includes Bike Maintenance workshop part of the Community Climate Action Workshop Series, Saturday, 16 November 2019, 20 Murray Rd, Coburg North  

On this weeks program Chris chats to Megan Bridger-Darling about improving cycling access in Melbourne's western suburbs, how BikeWest got started, local history, their upcoming projects including Giant BikeWest Fest on Saturday, 12 October 2019, Bike Tracks for Kids being a successful Pick My Project submission and ongoing BikeWest monthly meetings.Bicycle-themed news includes a recap from previous 3CR program about Moreland Extinction Rebellion event on Saturday 17 August 2019, Moreland Council voting on a six month bicycle lane trial for Sydney Road between Glenlyon Road and Brunswick Road, The Big Push for Road Safety Ride on 1 September 2019 by Space for Cycling Brisbane and Brisbane Bicycle Explorers Club, Inner West Community Bike Hub Grand Opening on 31 August 2019 at 38-40 Moreland St, Footscray and Yarra Council requesting feedback for Carlton North LATM and the Brunswick Street Masterplan, remember to use those handy comment fields aka text boxes to make your options known about Yarra cycling infrastructure!

Val kicks off todays show with an excerpt from Susan Vreeland's Clara and Mr Tiffany as we warm up in the studio this morning. We are joined by studio guest Col Bell of Fields of Joy CX and Sunbury Cycling Club and all share our bicycle moments from the last week. We take a look at some news including Fiona Kolbinger's epic Transcontinental Race win and an upcoming meeting at Moreland Council where councillors will vote on whether to support a planned separated bike lane for Sydney Road. For information on how to contact Moreland Councillors and let them know they have your support check here or attend the meeting on Wednesday 14th at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Moreland Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg.Talk turns to cyclocross and the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix of Cyclocross at Broadford on August 17 and 18th. Only the second cyclocross event at the Broadford venue Col tells us what the organisers learnt from the first event and what riders can expect from the course and venue. Registrations for Rounds 8 and 9 at Broadford close Wednesday August 14th at midnight. With the possibility of camping, heaps of elevation and venue facilities like toilets, showers and canteen the Melbourne GPCX looks to be an awesome weekend of  cx racing. As usual there will be support races for kids and an Open category so that everyone can enjoy racing, and features of the course will include a staircase, being built on Tuesday! 

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by endurance cyclist Lewis Ciddor. We swap bicycle moments before taking a look at local and overseas cycling news, particularly that affecting your transport options. Moreland Council have released their Draft Integrated Transport and Parking Strategy for feedback, but hurry, consultaion closes August 17th. Partially separated bike paths form part of the latest proposal for Sydney Road and the Walmer Street Bridge campaign is promised $200,000.00 towards a scoping study. Discussion turns to the 2018 Tour Divide mtb race and Lewis's inaugral effort, winning the 4400km race in fifteen days, two hours and eight minutes from a field of aproximately 160 participants. Lewis talks about his preparation for the ride, the bike he rode, the incredible route from Banff, Canada to the US-Mexican border, the 50,000m of climbing through some of the US's most stunning scenery and the fauna and flora as well as his recovery. You can check out Lewis's website at overlandarchive.com

7:00 am acknowledgement of country7:02 am headline news discussion about Donald Trump making a retreat from separating immigration children from their families, 58% of millennial's favor socialism and the right-wing response   7:17 am news from Green Left Weekly Great march return in Palestine and What celtic FC fans and their solidarity for palestine shows the world 7:30 am interview with Sue Bolton - socialist alliance Moreland Councillor on the aftermath of #Eurydicedixon and the political ramifications in terms of the nature of gendered violence. 8:00 am activist calendar  8:10 am interview with Lidia Thorpe greens aboriginal MP for Northcote on the recent Victorian state treaty and the fight to defend the cutting of sacred Djup Wurrung trees in Ararat. 8:24 am international news from Green Left Weekly a discussion about activists in Venezuela   demanding new constitution to ensure reproductive rights. 8:28 am closing of program

7:00am Acknowledgement of Country7:05am Summer Viewing Reviews - James, Joe and Jackson discuss what they have been watching, reading and viewing over the break - focussing on the presentation of race politics in TV series Romper Stomper, political messaging in the new Star Wars film and the unsurprising content of Michael Wolfe's 'Fire and Fury'. 7:20am MUSIC TRACK: Guest musical programmer Joe plays a track for us: 'Washington we're watching you'  by the Staples Sisters.7:25am: Sue Bolton, activist and councillor, speaks with the team about the Toxic Free Fawkner campaign, which has recently succeeded in convincing Moreland Council to place a hold on development of a site previously used to make Agent Orange, despite limited assistance from the EPA. 7:35am MUSIC TRACK:  Four Corners by Michael Prophet 7:40am On this day: James and Joe discuss some of the historic events that occurred on 15th Jan in years past, including the birth of Martin Luther King Jnr and the death of Rosa Luxembourg, morphing into continued discussion of Trump era politics, anti-intellectualism etc. 8:05am Kot Monoah from the South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria speaks to Jackson about the intersecting issues that lead to 'anti-social' behaviour and why he thinks the media and politicians are so quick to play the race card. 8:20am Upcoming actions for Invasion Day -  Signing off, James and Joe detail a few of the many events coming up to resist Australia Day and engage the community with the true story of colonisation. 

Yarra Mayor Amanda Stone explains Yarra Council's position on Australia Day.Debbie Brennan gives first hand report of Neo Nazi storming of Moreland Council meeting against their position on Australia Day. Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) info here.Jerome Small talks about Union Activism & History Conference on Sat 14th Oct.This is the Week that WasHumphrey McQueen talks about 'oily' Sam Griffiths the drafter of the Australian Constitution.

7 am Open program7.03 Welcome to Country7.05:- News from Green Left Weekly The song at the NRL about love and was a hit: the campaign about the song about same sex relationships;Latest update on the Catalan referendum struggle by Dick Nichols; North Korea and the dispute between the USA and North Korea;7.20: Interview with Mike Treen about th results of the New Zealand elections and its aftermath; waiting for a negotiated result due to a hung parliament;7.40: News from Gren Left Weekly; Raid by the extreme right of the Moreland Council offices during a meeting; Media reforms; CFMEU and the campaign against the ABCC; Extradite murderers from Australia - Adriana Rivas is a former National Intelligence Directorate (DINA) agent living in Sydney. Campaign against education staff and the NTEU:8.00: Green Left activists calendar8.10: Interview with Alex bainbridge about the ongoing campaign against the Adani mines8.30: close of program 

7:00 am acknowledgement of country7:02 am headline news - update on NTEU dispute at University of Sydney and how further strike action is being planned 7:07 am latest news from Green Left Weekly report on adani summit 7:17 am local news from Green Left Weekly a article by Tony Iltis on no support for US wars 7:35 am international news from Green Left Weekly featuring discussions on articles about Latin America such as "Trump will not succeed in isolating Venezuala" and Columbia 7:45 am interview with Bruce Hearn a musician about the legacy of Woody Guthrie and their upcoming Woody Guthrie tribute show with the dates with his first show being on Sunday 1 October: Caravan Club, Oakleigh8:00 am activist calendar8:10 am interview with Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton to speak about the recent Moreland council to stop celebrating Jan 26th and the backlash from both the right-wing and the media. 8:27 am closing of show

Gomm St Housing Estate residents meet and talk about the removal of residents for the Martin Foley Private Public Partnership rebuild that doesn't really include the residents' voices. The Meeting was held on Aug 30 with Councillor Sue Bolton from Moreland Council and a lawyer from Fitzroy Legal Service in attendance.This is the Week that Was says it all really.Humprey McQueen celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Volumne 1 of Das Kaptial. For more reflections go to Humprey's 6000 wd article on the Communist Party Marxist Leninist webpage www.surplusvalue.com.au

1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Victory at last, Oceana Gold pays up- Kevin Bracken 3) Organic farming- Alan Broughton 4) Victories at Moreland Council meeting- Sue Bolton, Moreland Counsellor and member of Socialist Alliance 5) Move to re-open Panguna Mine on Bouganville- Vikki Johns, Bouganville Freedom Movement

Discussion on the Manchester bombing in the UK.Discussion on the constitutional regognition of the first nations people of Australia.Manus Island detention centre begins to close Moreland Council recognises Peter Norman's anti-racist standInterviewsSteve Adams president of Melbourne University branch of the NTEU on the victory of work conditions and job security for staff. Listen here.Belinda Duarte, CEO of Culture is Life talks about Sorry Day. Listen here.

Weekly round up of news on the left by the team and an interview as below.Interview with Gary Murray, an Aboriginal activist, regarding the Ballerrt Mooroop site in Glenroy MONEY remains the major sticking point in the transfer of the site of the former Ballerrt Mooroop college to Moreland Council. Both the State Government and the council have indicated a preference for the land to be preserved for community use and not sold for private development but an agreement seems far from imminent. The state-owned 2.4ha parcel of land was a school until closed in 2012. If a state department deems land surplus it then offers it to other state departments, before making it available to federal and local governments, with the price based on the Valuer-General Victoria’s valuation.GATHERING SAVE the BALLERRT MOOROOP SITE The Ballerrt Mooroop site is in danger of being sold off to private developers. If this happens we would lose a site of significance for Aboriginal people. There is a campaign to save the Ballerrt Mooroop site for a Gathering Place and a First Nations Community Hub. There is also a Spirit Tree and Ceremonial Ground on the site.