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Harry and Chloe from 9-piece Naarm-based band Mouseatouille join us on the pod this week. We talk about Harry's cool car, having weird band names, what it's like to tour with a 9 piece band, their five-year DIY recording process for their new album "DJ Set", hotel nightmares, and having stinky jobs.Shout outs @mouse.atouilleMake sure you grab a ticket to our Aus tour in October: https://tnsw.co/tourOur new album GODSPEED is out Nov 28 — pre-order your copy: https://tnsw.co/godspeedpreorderFor weekly bonus episodes and to support the pod up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chat:https://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamPatrik Sivák

On this transmission I spoke with Matty Groves a psychedelic-folk and prog-art-rock artist based in Naarm. His music is woven with dreamy textures and dynamic instrumentation. Expect a hallucinogenic journey through sound, with a vivid blend of flutes, guitar, organ, Banjo, Double Bass and more. He has a background in theater lending some additional elements to his first record and his new release "The Magical Speckled Band" He also is the singer of the band Y Street ! We spoke about his music, reincarnation & rebirth, dolphins, and as always so much more.Support the Podcast and Meditate with me on PATREON!Keep up with the show on my instagram!

First we hear from Caterina Cinanni from the United Workers Union, the UWU, talking at the Ecosocialism Conference in September about organising migrant workers and the common interests of workers of all national backgrounds. Following with an exerpt from the Anti Racism Rally in Naarm on the Grand Final Weekend.

We replay a conversation with Dr Susie Allanson and Lizzie O'Shea from 12 July 2022 about the fight for reproductive rights in Australia. Dr Susie Allanson was a clinical psychologist for more than 35 years. Twenty-six of those years were at the Fertility Control Clinic in Melbourne. Susie led the clinic's campaign for safe access to abortion. Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer and writer. Lizzie represented the Fertility Control Clinic in the Supreme Court case to stop the harassment of staff and patients by anti-abortion fanatics. Together they wrote the book, 'Empowering Women: From Murder & Misogyny to High Court Victory'. In this conversation Dr Susie Allanson begins by speaking about their book and then Lizzie O'Shea speaks about the overturning of Roe v Wade and provides more insight into the Australian context. Please note that since the airing of this conversation, WA has decriminalised abortion as of 27 March 2024. Dr Sophie Rudolph, Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne, researches the educational implications of settler colonialism and is engaged with a range of communities in efforts towards transforming systems of oppression. Sophie speaks about the Anti-Palestinian Racism in Schools' report (which she co-authored) that was launched on Friday 26 September 2025. The report brings together 15 months of testimonies from students, teachers, and school community members, revealing how anti-Palestinian racism is deployed and normalised in schools.  Bee leads the Asian Migrant Project at Vixen. They do outreach and support work and advocate for sex workers. They are also one of the co-founders of Justice for Our Sisters, a collective of Asian and Asian Migrant sex workers in Naarm. Last time we had Bee on the show, we spoke  about the ongoing raids by Australian Border Force that are targeting Asian migrant sex workers, Vixen's new project called Rising Red Lantern, and what is required to achieve full decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria. Bee is back in the studio with us this morning to give us an update on the violence and threats made to Asian migrant sex workers and the upcoming fundraising event for Rising Red Lantern. *Listeners are advised that the conversation includes descriptions of police raids and references to violence against sex workers. If you are a migrant sex worker in need of support, you can reach out to your local peer organisation. That's Scarlet Alliance for the peak body at www.scarletalliance.org.au or Vixen in so-called Victoria at www.vixen.org.au. If you need to talk to someone about the issues covered in today's interview, you can also contact QLife on 1800 184 527 or go to www.qlife.org.au.Penny Carr is Convenor of National Association of Renters' Organisations. The National Association of Renters' Organisations (NARO) is a Federation of State and Territory based Tenants' Unions and Tenants Advice Services across Australia. This month, the National Association of Renters' Organisations has released a National Report Card into renting, two years on from the National Cabinet's promise of a 'Better Deal for Renters'. Penny speaks about the findings of the report card, what issues remain for renters, and what we need from governments to truly create a fair deal for renters.  Lucinda Thorpe is Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch. Lucinda is back on Tuesday Breakfast to talk about the Privacy Commissioner's recent landmark decision regarding KMart's use of facial recognition technology and the impacts that this surveillance tech has on our privacy and why it is dangerous to normalise the use of these tools. Songs:Pay Per View - Georgia MaqFeel it Change - Stella Donnelly

Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio play live in the bFM lounge ahead of their show at the Tuning Fork. The trio have been touring their brilliant new album Now Would Be A Good Time.

It's a chocka Rāmere Drive at 95bFM, first on the show is a live set from beloved Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio. Later, Georgia Knight stops in to debut a live-version of a track from her forthcoming debut album Beanpole on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Sofia holds down the fort today for Rāapa Drive! Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, and What's Cooking with Naarm based band Mouseatouille - talking about their album DJ Set. Brought to you by our favs The Beer Spot!

Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman, Professor Chelsea Watego speaks about her new book, Black Thoughts Matter: Essays on Black Love, Black Power, and Black Joy. In the following excerpt from this week's episode of Women on the Line, Chelsea speaks about Aboriginal women's voices and perspectives that are often missing from public discourse; the censorship and control of white women editors; and the power, the joy, and the importance of embracing rage. This conversation first aired on 3CR's Women on the Line on Monday 22 September 2025.// Tasnim Sammak, a Palestinian activist, academic, and organiser with Free Palestine Coalition Naarm, spoke at the Free Palestine rally on 21 September about nearing two years of the beginning of the genocidal assault on Gaza in the face of an imperialist colonialist advance that is going full speed ahead, with negotiations reaching no solution. On Sunday the 21st of September, various Palestine liberation groups rallied together for the 101st protest against Israel and Australia's complicity in the genocide since the onslaught began in October 2023. The rally drew particular attention to last year's ruling by the International Court of Justice that Israel's occupation of Palestine is illegal, and the United Nations demand for Israel to withdraw its military and settlers by 18 September this year. As the deadline came and went, the West Bank continues to be gripped by the expulsion of families, the terror of armed settlers, new waves of illegal settlement building, and repeated assaults on Al-Aqsa Mosque.// Toad is a permaculture designer, community organiser, co-founder of PermaQueer and former director of Permaculture Australia. Their work explores the intersection of permaculture, systems thinking and queer theory, looking at how we can design systems that care for people and planet in equitable ways. Toad speaks about everything permaculture, as well as PermaQueer's upcoming fundraising webseries called 'Permaculture is political'. Follow PermaQueer on Instagram at @perma.queer // Serena Joyner is CEO of Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action. Serena is an experienced community organiser and has been involved in organizations such as Resilient Blue Mountains, the Festival of Resilience and Macquarie Alliance for Climate. Serena lives in the Blue Mountains  and has witnessed the impact of loss and threat to her community from bushfires and climate change first hand. Serena speaks about the recent National Climate Risk Assessment released by the Australian government and the need for stronger net zero targets.// Jess Barrette is a Yarraville resident and member of Maribyrnong for Palestine. This diverse group—spanning different backgrounds and political views—has come together to voice ongoing support for Palestine and to ensure Australians hear the facts about life under occupation and the on-going genocide in Palestine. Jess speaks about her involvement in last week's sit-in protest in Fraser MP Daniel Mulino's office, why her group is advocating for the Australian Government to sanction Israel and the way that protestors are portrayed in mainstream media. Instagram: @maribyrnong4palestine @stoparmingisrael_aus // Songs:Ngamaka (feat. Leroy Johnson) - Barkaa Obvious - SoliThoughtless - Liang Lawrence

This episode featured heat from the always fire EquiknoxxMusic, Crook Decker, Saint Etienne (forever premiere league players), TORIBIO & musclecars and a couple off the brilliant new EP from Naarm's Proto Exotica crew.

Journalist and Author Cameron Wilson returns to the show this week to talk about his new book, Conspiracy Nation: Exposing the Dangerous World of Australian Conspiracy Theories, co-authored with Ariel Bogle.  Hussein and Cameron talk about the conspiracies, both mundane and over-arching, that have gripped British and Australian political culture, and how the platform-based internet turned fringe conspiratorial arguments into subcultures, and eventually, influential talking points in mainstream politics. They also talk about the real-life consequences of conspiracy theories, the effects on those who have lost loved ones to the messianic promises of conspiratorial cults, and what it might take to try and, at the very least, slow down the process of online radicalisation. -------- Get a copy of Cameron and Ariel's book here: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781761153570/Conspiracy-Nation-Exposing-dangerous-world-1761153579/plp ------ PALESTINE  AID LINKS -You can donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians and other charities using the links below. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict -Palestinian Communist Youth Union, which is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848   -Thamra, which distributes herb and veg seedlings, repairs and maintains water infrastructure, and distributes food made with replanted veg patches https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thamra-cultivating-resilience-in-gaza -------- PHOEBE ALERT Okay, now that we have your attention; check out her Substack Here! Check out Masters of our Domain with Milo and Patrick, here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

Emma Valente, from THE RABBLE, spoke to Kannagi for this week's Women on the Line about their new show UNWOMAN (the protest), a durational artwork celebrating the multitude of experiences around birth, fertility and pregnancy. THE RABBLE was formed in 2006 by Kate Davis and Emma Valente from a desire to make work that wasn't being produced in Australia: visually ambitious, political, feminist and formally experimental theatre. The Rabble is looking for participants. If you're interested in sharing any experience at all around pregnancy, birth, never wanting a baby, making a queer family, IVF, and everything in between, get in touch. You can contact them at @rabbletheatre on Instagram or going to therabble.com.au  and click on UNWOMAN.// Maize Wallin of the Game Workers Union spoke to Tilde and Jordan from 3CR's Slacker Radio. They spoke about the union, its formation, and a local cooperative of gameworkers and other digital creatives getting active in the space. Update: they did achieve 100 members by the 16th August, you can get involved with the co-op and check out their upcoming events by going to ""sabby.gallery"" in your web browser [https://sabby.gallery/] , and can get involved with the game workers union by looking them up online. Later in the interview they discuss some of the other challenges faced by creatives in the industry, especially gender diverse workers in the field.// Ellamay Khonroj Fitzgerald is a Thai-Australian video, photographic and installation artist based on Yugambeh country and is currently undertaking a residency with Next Wave and Sam Kenneally is an artist, illustrator and designer based here in Naarm. They join Juliette to chat about their current exhibition, a Seat at the Table now showing at Outer Space gallery in Brisbane/ Meanjin. You can find out more about the exhibition at https://www.outerspacebrisbane.org/.// Nour Abdullatif, founder and director of Unassigned Gallery and Teddy Benson (they/them) founder and facilitator of Lesbian Mud Wrestling and a local artist and tattoo artist. Unassigned Gallery is a grassroots, multi-purpose creative space located in Brunswick. Lesbian Mud Wrestling is a local initiative that raises funds for gender affirming care. Nour and Teddy are here to talk about Unassigned Gallery's exhibitions and programming, teach us about what Lesbian Mud Wrestling is and to discuss their upcoming fundraiser for Palestine. You can follow @unassigned_gallery on Instagram.// Kate Colvin is the CEO of Homelessness Australia. Previously, Kate was the spokesperson for national housing and homelessness campaign Everybody's Home and served as the deputy CEO for Victoria's peak body for homelessness, the Council to Homeless Persons. Kate is back on Tuesday Breakfast today to chat about new figures on child homelessness in Australia and specific challenges faced by youth seeking homelessness support.// Songs:Man Hater - YARAHeal Sista - SOLCHLDNew Woman - Lisa 

Headlines1. 110,000 join far right anti-immigration rally in London2.  Rallies in Naarm see thousands show up in support of First Nations Peoples and the 100th consecutive Free Palestine rally Segments1. A speech from Saturdays Sovereignty Never Ceded rally at Flinders Street station as part of a National Day of Action by Yaraan Couzens Bundle HERE 2. Two part segment from Reanimating the World by Tyson Yunkaporta Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE3. Rally outside ALP state conference - speech by Palestininan woman and activist Nour HERE4. Radience and Pain Lecture & Panel. Speech from Leah Manaema Avena HERE Songs1. Briggs, Gurrumul, Dewayne Everettsmith - The Children Came Back2. Blue King Brown - Moment of Truth3. Lauryn Hill - I find It Hard To Say (Rebel) 

Headlines// 7:15AM// Jessica has been a member of the Australian Unemployed Workers Union since it was founded but has been an activist since the 70s. In 2014, Jessica helped form a local AUWU branch in Wonthaggi, where they picketed job centres to support their members. Now she is on age pension and says she can't believe that we are still fighting Howard-era payments under the poverty line and the Morrison era of punitive penalty systems. Jess joined us on the show to talk about the upcoming picket organised by AUWU to protest the National Employment Services Association's annual conference.  If you need support after listening to this interview: 13 YARN (13 92 76), Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467, QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight). Links:'Stop Profiteering from Poverty' event AUWU websiteBreadline (AUWU's radio show) 7:30AM// Zelda from Disrupt Wars. Last Tuesday at 12:30pm there was a snap action held outside the Indonesian embassy to demand an end to the persecution of West Papuans, the release of all political prisoners, and the protection of Sayang Mandabayan - a pro-democracy leader and mother of four. Here to tell us more about the action and the protests in Sorong is Zelda from Disrupt Wars. Links:Support the Peace in Papua campaign7:40 AM//  Pipin Jamson, Melbourne Bergerak, an Indonesian woman who spoke outside the Indonesian consulate in Naarm last week calling for solidarity to Free West Papua. 7:45 AM// Laura Billings is the Campaigns Director at Parents for Climate, a climate advocacy organisation representing parents, carers, and kids with the shared goal of a safe future for our children. Laura is also a co-organiser of her local Parents for Climate group on Wadawurrung country in the Bellarine-Geelong-Surf Coast area. Laura is here to chat to us about the need for an emissions reduction target of net zero for 2035 and the actions Parents for Climate is taking to advocate for this goal. 8:00 AM// Jaimie Jeffrey is a member of the Elbit out of Victoria campaign which was initiated by Free Palestine Coalition Naarm. Jaimie is a life-long human rights activist who plays a leading role in several pro-Palestine and anti-militarism groups. Jaimie is back on Tuesday Breakfast to talk about an event taking place tomorrow at Trades Hall: the launch of the Future Fund report with a screening of the film, To Kill a War Machine.Links:Future Fund Report 8:15 AM// Rochelle Francis, a board member at Democracy in Colour, an independent, non-partisan organisation advocating for racial justice, led by and for people of colour. Rochelle also works as a community lawyer. Rochelle is joining us today to talk about the threats posed by the recent so-called "March for Australia" and what commitments are needed from our governments moving forward to promote an inclusive democracy. 

If you aren't familiar with these guys yet, you're jumping on the bandwagon at just the right time!Playlunch are a seven piece band from Melbourne who describe their music as 'bogan funk'.We're joined by Liam Bell, Austin Richards, Michael D'Emilio from the band to chat about their sophomore album 'Sex Ed', which has plenty of references to Australian culture.We chat about the rules of schoolyard handball, explain the term 'monkey grab', and get into the weeds of how a band with seven members can effectively create very good music which is funny at its core.We also play a round of Aussie nostalgia 'this or that'.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content.Check out Playlunch hereSupport us on Patreon ⁠here⁠Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠This podcast was recorded in Naarm and on Darkinjung land.Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Naarm based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist joins Lauren & Scarlett live and in the studio to talk all about his new EP 'Lonely Driver' (Released July 18th, 2025), and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah was joined by Harry, Wanda and James from the three-piece indie-rock band Violet. They’re yet another band hailing from the immensely talented Geelong; the now Naarm-based artists were in the studio to talk to us about their debut EP ‘If Anything At All’ released on Friday the 8th of August. Listen back to hear them talk about their new music and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah and Selina are joined by Sebastian, Lachy, Brendan and Caleb from Naarm-based post-punk band: Mr. Industry to talk about their debut EP ‘Dancing To My Own Internal Rhythm’ and their EP launch at The Evelyn in Fitzroy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The implications of Australia severing ties with Iran are potentially serious. The Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi  has been given seven days to leave after ASIO identified Iran as being behind at least two of the anti-Semitic attacks seen in Australia since October 7, 2023. Dr Ali Mamouri speaks to Andrew about the implications of the move by the Australian government.ANDIn 2000, at a secret meeting in the Vatican, an Australian bishop warned a deluge would soon overwhelm the Catholic Church. The sex abuse crisis would become the greatest challenge to the authority and reputation of the Vatican since the Protestant Reformation almost 500 years earlier. But this warning went largely unheeded. It's another revelation in the new book, Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church, by Philip Shenon. In part 2 of this interview, we look at how the scandal enveloped three popes (but we begin with another controversy for then Pope John Paul II). GUESTS:Dr Ali Mamouri research fellow at Deakin University specialising in Middle Eastern studies and political Islam and author of this piece in The Conversation  Philip Shenon – investigative reporter and author of Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic ChurchThis program was made on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and Naarm

Today’s guest on the program is one we have been spinning for close to 10 years. Ninajirachi is on the show today! If you’re unfamiliar with Ninajirachi’s music, she is a DJ, producer, and songwriter extraordinaire from Central Coast NSW and now based in Naarm, who has been making waves in the scene since the mid 2010s. Her sound is instantly recognisable, with soon to be classic hyperpop and techno dance tracks. If you’ve been to a party, you’ve most likely heard her music. With the recent release of her album I LOVE MY COMPUTER, Nina joins Kate in the studio to discuss her beginnings as an fbi volunteer turned regular feature on the playlist rotation, the internet origins of her musical style and the various Pokémon that decorate her body. Nina’s Instagram https://www.ninajirachi.com/ Kate’s Instagram I LOVE MY COMPUTER - OUT NOW —>>See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Noah from Naarm based MUDRAT drop in for a chat about their hip-hop-to-punk originals, trading vapes for ping pong, DIY chaos, vacation zyns, going accidental viral, how they approach being an artist in the current state of the world, and why they're donating royalties.For weekly bonus episodes and to support the pod up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chat:https://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamPatrik Sivák

Welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for Monday the 25th of August 2025. On today's show: - First up we were joined by Nic Fox from the Warbuton Environment Centre telling us about the upcoming case against DEECA fighting for the protection of old growth trees. To support this case click here or show up on the day at 9:30 am (to allow time for security screening before the session starts) outside Le Will Café, 305 William Street (directly above Flagstaff Station).The case is expected to run for 7 days, but our priority is showing strength on Day One. Ifyou can't attend on the first day, you're welcome to come another day.Court sits 10:15 am – 1:00 pm and 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm daily. - Following that we spoke with Dr. Carol Booth from the Invasive Species Council about how Treasurer Jim Chalmers' productivity agenda ignores a multi-billion dollar biosecurity blind spot. On the 19th of August the Treasurer gathered the nations economic leaders for a quote unquote 'economic roundtable' to debate bold ideas for lifting productivity. With the escalating costs of invasive species and environmental decline being ignored, the Invasive Species Council have spoken up about the need to fund environmental biosecurity, why it is urgent to include in the productivity reform, and why failing to act will cost tax payers, business, and communities billions.  - We then hear  an excerpt from Episode 1 of a multi-part series produced andpresented by Amy Ciara as part of her fortnightly program(Kill Your Lawn + Kick Your Fence). The series is about a mine proposed on the heritage listedMitchell River on Gunaikurnai country that feeds into theGippsland Lakes, and the various complexities and issuesassociated with the project. To listen to the first part of this series in full, head to3cr.org.au/killyourlawn and you can find some more informationat minefreeglenaladale.org- The show ends with a speech from Mai Saif, a Palestinian woman and long-term community organiser who is a part of Free Palestine Melbourne at yesterday's National Day of Action Free Palestine Rally at the State Library on the 24th of August 2025. Songs played: Charity - Courtney Barnett Community Announcements: - Show up to counter facist and racist groups as they take to the strreets of 'melbourne' in what they've called a 'March For Australia' this Sunday the 31st of August at 11am at the State Library. Stand against fascism and racism here in Naarm. The Communnity Defence Marshalling System are looking for volunteer marshalls to help keep counterprotestors safe. Get in touch with CDMS here. - Join members of the Australian Services Union as they conduct a walk out for Gaza on Wednesday September 10. At 1pm there will be a rally outside the State Library. ASU members are asking all workers to join and show solidarity for Palestine. Find out more about the action here.  

Headlines  - Murujugu Rock Art Update - Jillian Segal Special Envoy for Antisemitism report reccomendations - Gaza Famine officially declared - APAN reaction to denial of entry to right wing Israeli MP to Australia - The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW has accepted a formal complaint of    racial and religious vilification against the Australian Jewish       Association Incorporated (AJA) and its affiliated registered charity,         Australian Jewish Association Tzedakah Incorporated (AJAT) - Union response to Bendigo Writer's Festival approach to curbing free    speech - an event auspiced by La Trobe University Voices 4 Palestine II hereMC Nour Salman @ the Palestine solidairty weekly march on the 17th of August at the Victorian State Library. Song - Abe Dunovits - Respira PalestinaIsaac Winzer Darebin FUSE interview II here Isaac Winzer is a Ngarabal & Wirrayaraay filmmaker residing in Naarm. He graduated from Footscray Film School in 2020 and has since directed a short film and several music videos. Inspired by the art & spirituality of storytelling as part of Dreamtime Stories in his culture, he uses surrealism and aesthetic to weave stories full of meditation and exploration. City of Darebin's FUSE Spring 2025 - August 31 - September 14th - live music, cultural celebrations, exhibitions, work-shops, film screenings, and immersive art experiences - free ticketed events.We are focusing on FUSE Films 2 & 10 September Thornbury Picture House6 Free curated film sessions over two days including diverse selection celebrating Indigenous voices, multicultural narratives, and family friendly films.A special screening of First Nations films featuring the work by local resident and Ngarabal filmmaker Isaac Winzer (speaking at the event) and WINHANGANHA by Wiradjuri multidisciplinary artist and poet Jazz MoneyPoem - Jazz Money Hank Public Housing Rally Speech II hereVictorian Government wants to knock down the 44 Public Housing Towers and hand over the property over to private developers.Why is Public Housing so important listen up from the recent public housing rally in naarm Melb on  Aug 2This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin Updates us on The Week That WasJathan Sadowski The Mechanic & The Luddite II hereFeaturingAuthor: Dr Jathan Sadowski Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. He is author of the bookToo Smart: How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World and host of the podcast This Machine Kills.AndLizzie O'Shea is a human rights lawyer, writer, and founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch, which advocates for freedom, fairness and fundamental rights in the digital age. Her book Future Histories (Verso, 2019), was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award.Song - Polaroid - Vita Immaginaria  

We’ve got a very special guest today, travelling all the way from Naarm - it’s Joe Buckan, who performs as Other Joe! Obfuscating the lines between the sonic and 3D world, Other Joe is a purveyor of spaced-out ambient music, with the sounds of all his previous work culminating in his eighth release and latest record, the fantastic dub-ambient-IDM-tinged Flawless. Aside from that, Joe plays the sax and keys in the band Cloud Ice 9 who also put out a great record this year, GLOBOPHOBIA, back in February. Clearly not your average Joe, he is ALSO an audio engineer by day, and a certified meme merchant by night. This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 HEADLINES Further displacement, violence and famine in Gaza Passing of Aboriginal dancer, author, actor, choreographer, director and gay rights activist Bolivia's presidential Elections Saturday anti-trans rally police repression  7:15AM // Cher Tan is an essayist and critic whose written work has been published widely. In this interview, Cher delves into the dark side of Spotify; its ties to the military-industrial complex, its role in stripping artists of their rights and dignity, as well as the way it has homogenised art and culture. Listen to the whole conversation on 3CR's Women on the Line, 18 August 2025.  7:30AM // Mel Barker, CEO of Western Port Biosphere,  on creating a sustainable future for Western Port bay in Southern Victoria. On 31 July, Federal Environment Minister has approved for a proposed Renewable Energy Terminal to proceed to an environmental assessment stage. Mel joined us to chat about the unique biodiversity of Western Port Bay and what is needed to ensure environmental protections alongside the renewable energy transition. Listeners are advised that the following segment includes descriptions of police raids and references to violence against sex workers. Support services listed below.  7:45AM // Bee leads the Asian Migrant Project at Vixen, with outreach, support work and advocacy for sex workers. They are also one of the co-founders of Justice for Our Sisters, a collective of Asian and Asian Migrant sex workers in Naarm.Bee speaks about the ongoing raids by Australian Border Force, targeting Asian migrant sex workers, Vixen's new project called Rising Red Lantern, and what is required to achieve full decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria.  8:00AM // Rosa from Boycott Caltex, a grass-roots collective of activists from the pro-Palestine, climate and environment movement. The collective is campaigning for a free Palestine through a consumer boycott of Chevron, Texaco, and Caltex petrol stations as part of the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Rosa is here to talk about how the collective came to be, why they are calling for a boycott of Caltex and actions taken so far. This weekend 22-24 August is the National Weekend of Action, taking place across the country including in Preston.  8:15AM // Part 2 of the conversation with Bee from Vixen. Find out more about Rising Red Lantern at @vixenworkers on instagram or go to their website, www.vixen.org.au.If you would like to support the Rising Red Lantern project, head to givenow.com.au/rising-red-lantern  Songs: Emily Wurramara, Adore MeGordi, Your Consolation Prize If you are a migrant sex worker in need of support: you can reach out to your local peer organisation: Scarlet Alliance (the peak body) scarletalliance.org.au or Vixen in so-called Victoria at www.vixen.org.auIf you need to talk to someone about the issues covered in today's episode: you can also contact QLife on 1800 184 527 or go to www.qlife.org.au. 

7.15am David Johnson spoke with Jessie about the work of Australian GP Claire Weeks on her patient-focused work on anxiety. The second part of this interview will be broadcast next week. 7.30am Les Thomas spoke about his new single The Firing Line which deals with the subject of genocide in Gaza, and the backfire against attempted censorship by Northcote venue the Wesley Anne, which has since issued an apology for cancelling the single launch. The single will now be launched at The Curtin, at 3pm on Sunday 31 August, after the weekly solidarity March for Palestine. 7.45am Margaret Beavis from Medical Association for the Prevention of War spoke on the 80th anniversary of the horrific nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, spoke about events happening across Naarm and urged listeners to sign a petition for the Australian government to join the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty (link below).https://icanw.org.au/ 8am Andy Bottriell from Cohealth spoke about the growing homelessness crisis, and the Homelessness Cup happening today from 11.30am at JJ Holland Park, corner of Kensington Road & Childers St in Kensington. 8.15am Alison Thorne from Freedom Socialist Party about the first Australian publication from the party, The Fight against Fascism and the Far Right: Voices from the front line. The book is available from 113 Spring St, Reservoir, or email freedom.socialist.party.australia@gmail.com, or visit socialism.com.

Dogmilk Films is a collective based between Naarm-Melbourne, Makassar Indonesia, and Paris, France. Founded in 2017, Dogmilk brings alternative and ambitious films to life on screen with impactful screenings of world cinema. In addition to their screenings, Dogmilk has also expanded into filmmaking, with their searing short film Faceless being a prime example of risk-tasking Australian cinema that actively pushes boundaries and questions the status quo of this nations history.Faceless is a piece of co-authored cinema, with co-directors William Jaka and Fraser Pemberton working alongside co-writer, producer and editor Chris C.F., cinematographer Alexandra Walton, composer Josh Peters, production designer Anna Ross, and many more all working together to critique, question, and examine the class system that lives on the Birrarung-Ga (the Yarra River).In the film, William plays an Indigenous man through three parallel realities; in one world he's on the banks of the Birrarung-Ga, encountering a rough sleeper who reveals himself to be a war veteran. Heading up the steps into an art gallery, William takes on the role of an aspiring actor encountering a world of fellow artists utilising pain, distortion, and the recurring motif of fish, to turn anguish into art - or is it entertainment? Finally, as they head up the lift to the heights of Naarm, overlooking the city in a luxurious restaurant, William embodies the role of alpha-male stockbrokers and mining companies, lavishly devouring seafood and guzzling wine, all the while mocking his engagement with Andrew Forrest's Mindaroo mining corporation.There's an acidity to Faceless that, once splashed on the surface of this land, exposes it for what it is: a fractured home of unresolved issues. In turn, those issues have become an unhealthy source of income or salvation.Faceless screens as part of the Accelerator Shorts sessions at MIFF on 13 and 23 August. William received a nomination for the Uncle Jack Charles Award, in collaboration with the Kearney Group, which recognises an outstanding Australian First Nations creative whose film is screening at MIFF 2025. Visit MIFF.com.au for tickets. To find out more about Dogmilk Films, visit DogmilkFilms.com.In the above interview, Fraser and William talk about what their co-authorship process looks like, how exploring pain on screen plays out, and what they're hoping to see from the upcoming screenings at MIFF.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. New intervie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogmilk Films is a collective based between Naarm-Melbourne, Makassar Indonesia, and Paris, France. Founded in 2017, Dogmilk brings alternative and ambitious films to life on screen with impactful screenings of world cinema. In addition to their screenings, Dogmilk has also expanded into filmmaking, with their searing short film Faceless being a prime example of risk-tasking Australian cinema that actively pushes boundaries and questions the status quo of this nations history.Faceless is a piece of co-authored cinema, with co-directors William Jaka and Fraser Pemberton working alongside co-writer, producer and editor Chris C.F., cinematographer Alexandra Walton, composer Josh Peters, production designer Anna Ross, and many more all working together to critique, question, and examine the class system that lives on the Birrarung-Ga (the Yarra River).In the film, William plays an Indigenous man through three parallel realities; in one world he's on the banks of the Birrarung-Ga, encountering a rough sleeper who reveals himself to be a war veteran. Heading up the steps into an art gallery, William takes on the role of an aspiring actor encountering a world of fellow artists utilising pain, distortion, and the recurring motif of fish, to turn anguish into art - or is it entertainment? Finally, as they head up the lift to the heights of Naarm, overlooking the city in a luxurious restaurant, William embodies the role of alpha-male stockbrokers and mining companies, lavishly devouring seafood and guzzling wine, all the while mocking his engagement with Andrew Forrest's Mindaroo mining corporation.There's an acidity to Faceless that, once splashed on the surface of this land, exposes it for what it is: a fractured home of unresolved issues. In turn, those issues have become an unhealthy source of income or salvation.Faceless screens as part of the Accelerator Shorts sessions at MIFF on 13 and 23 August. William received a nomination for the Uncle Jack Charles Award, in collaboration with the Kearney Group, which recognises an outstanding Australian First Nations creative whose film is screening at MIFF 2025. Visit MIFF.com.au for tickets. To find out more about Dogmilk Films, visit DogmilkFilms.com.In the above interview, Fraser and William talk about what their co-authorship process looks like, how exploring pain on screen plays out, and what they're hoping to see from the upcoming screenings at MIFF.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. New intervie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three piece alternative rock outfit, originated in Geelong, now Naarm-based artists have released their new track ‘Make It Cheap’. Listen back to Blondhouse talk through their musical influences, Britpop, and the Melbourne music scene. You can see them perform live at The Catfish, July 26th, promoting Dead Pretty Booking’s launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our fresh new Tuesday night crew are joined by their first in studio guest of the season! They chat to the wonderful Heidi from Naarm based alt-folk-rock group Saint Victorie about their latest release and upcoming plans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Our guest on today's show is Meg Edge. We chat about Meg's career as a vegan professional athlete in MMA (mixed martial arts), and discuss straight edge and the hardcore scene.     Bio:    Meg is a self-described jack of all trades, master of none. Over the past decade or so, she has worked for and volunteered with various animal rights and conservation organisations, as well as having been a professional athlete (yes, a vegan one) and coach. She is a writer and a musician, currently in Naarm-based hardcore band TIMEPEACE and previously in the staunchly vegan Straight Edge band Judas Wolf. She currently lives on Wadawurrung Country with her furry family - Mahoney, Rogue, and Bean.   Links:    Follow Meg's band Timepeace and find dates of upcoming shows and their EP released here: https://www.instagram.com/timepeaceworld/?hl=en    Masochist https://www.instagram.com/masochistpunk/?hl=en     Hayley Williams https://www.instagram.com/yelyahwilliams/?hl=en   Music we played:   Snared - Judas Wolf https://judasxwolf.bandcamp.com/track/snared   Masochist - Hoax https://masochistpunk.bandcamp.com/track/hoax   Mirtazapine - Hayley Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMrh5CW6IhI     Please note that for copyright reasons we cannot include the songs played on the show in the podcast. Our guests' songs have been added to the Freedom of Species Spotify playlist where possible here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=bfcb55c3f763...(link is external)    Thank you for listening. Please contact us with any feedback on our shows at freedomofspecies@gmail.com

On today's show: Marisa speaks with Ilo Diaz of the Centre Against Racial Profiling to understand Victoria Police's powers within 'Designated Areas' as well as the historic lead up to the shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray back in April of this year. The show ends with two speeches from yesterday's Free Palestine rally here in Naarm by:  Rathy Barthlote and Dr Mohammed Mustafa.  

Naarm-raised, Ōhinehou (Lyttleton) based artist Georgia Knight has just released her latest single 'Desire' and is on the line to chat with Rosetta about the release! She's also opening for Folk Bitch Trio when they head on tour across the motu later this year. Whakarongo mai nei!

Sasha is a trans advocate with the Trans Action Network (TAN) in Naarm. They will have a chat with Mark about the lesser known challenges facing transgender people, especially those in the early stages of medical transition. 

وصل آلاف الأشخاص هذا الأسبوع إلى نارم Naarm بللغة الأبورجنية ,المعروفة بملبورن ، لينضموا إلى مفوض العدل في يوروك Yoorrook في المراحل الأخيرة من مسيرته من أجل الحقيقة Walk for Truth

In this episode I sit down with respected Wakka Wakka/Wulli Wulli Elder, author, academic, and leadership expert Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng. Recorded in Naarm at the Indigenous Leadership Summit, this yarn dives deep into the meaning of sacred leadership, emotional intelligence, and the importance of First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing within modern systems. Aunt shares her journey from growing up in Longreach to working in public service and academia, and how she has applied First Nations knowledge to leadership development through her PhD and mentoring programs. She unpacks the foundational cultural laws of reciprocity, responsibility, and respect — teachings passed down through generations — and how these values shape authentic leadership today. Together, we also discuss supporting the next generation of Blak women, breaking free from limiting belief systems, and empowering young mob to lead in their own right — not by assimilating into dominant systems, but by centring cultural integrity and lived experience. Resources & Links • Aunty Tjanara Goreng Goreng – Personal websitehttps://www.tjanara.com/ • The Leadership Institute – Indigenous Leadership Summit:https://www.theleadershipinstitute.com.au/indigenous-leadership-summit/ • BlackCard – Aboriginal Terms of Reference (via About Us page)https://www.theblackcard.com.au/about-us/ Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth.

Ribuan orang telah tiba di Naarm minggu ini, bergabung dengan Komisioner Kehakiman Yoorrook di langkah terakhir Walk for Truth.

Thousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth. The 500-kilometre journey marks the closing chapter for Travis Lovett in his Victoria's landmark truth-telling process - where he trekked from Portland in the state's west all the way to Melbourne. - На прошлой неделе неделе в Наарм (Мельбурн) прибыли тысячи людей, которые присоединились к комиссару по справедливости Йоррук на последних этапах его «Прогулки за правду». 500-километровое путешествие знаменует собой заключительную главу для Трэвиса Ловетта в его знаменательном процессе по раскрытию правды в Виктории — он прошел от Портленда на западе штата до Мельбурна.

Hàng ngàn người đã đến Naarm tuần này, cùng với Ủy viên Tư pháp Yoorrook thực hiện những bước cuối cùng, của ‘Cuộc Đi Bộ Vì Sự Thật'. Hành trình dài 500 kí lô mét đánh dấu chương kết thúc cho Travis Lovett, trong quá trình nói lên sự thật mang tính bước ngoặt của Victoria, nơi anh đã đi bộ từ Portland ở phía tây tiểu bang cho đến Melbourne.

Thousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth. The 500-kilometre journey marks the closing chapter for Travis Lovett in his Victoria's landmark truth-telling process - where he trekked from Portland in the state's west all the way to Melbourne.

For our final episode for Season 7, we’re thrilled to welcome clinical psychologist and lived-experience speaker, Lumen Gorrie (they / them), to speak with us about gender diversity. Lumen is a queer, trans, multiply neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled person based in Naarm. Lumen is passionate about neurodivergence, gender, queerness, disability and accessibility, making systemic change, and (in their words) neuroqueering the heck out of things! We cover a lot in this chunky ep! Including: What neurodivergence means to Lumen and how to respond to when people say, ‘don’t make this your whole identity!’ Lumen’s path to discovering their own neurodivergence. Definitions: Lumen takes us through the difference between sex, gender, and sexuality. Lumen’s gender identity and their path to exploring and discovering this. Ways that Lumen experienced gender incongruence and dysphoria, and how they reclaimed connection to self. When an eating disorder is stemming from gender dysphoria. The interplay between gender diversity, neurodivergence, and other aspects of their identity for Lumen. What does gender affirming care look like and myths about gender diversity and trans-ness that get in the way of this care. Reflecting on gender affirming language. Lumen’s tips for those exploring their gender. You can find Lumen at their websites – LG Psychology and Appetite for Change Project – and on Instagram @brains.beyond.binaries and @appetite_for_change_project. Things we mentioned: Sexual Orientation and Autism (George & Stokes, 2018). Trans Healthcare and Neurodiversity Factsheet Factors leading to ‘de-transition’ or ‘re-transition’ (Turban et al., 2021). Gender affirming surgery having one of the lowest regret rates of all surgeries (Thornton, Edalatpour, & Gast, 2024). Organisations, listings, and resources TransHub – www.transhub.org.au Trans Heath Research – www.transresearch.org.au Trans Wellbeing – www.transwellbeing.com Transcend Australia – www.transcend.org.au ACON - www.acon.org.au Equinox – www.equinox.org.au Community-led national directory of services and groups for TGD folk – www.trans.au Gender Minorities Aotearoa – www.genderminorities.com Switchboard – www.switchboard.org.au Sock Drawer Heroes – www.sockdrawerheroes.com Got questions for us?? Come along to our LIVE Q&A event! Held online on 27th June (with replay available to all ticket holders). Grab a ticket here and submit your question! Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive ad-free episodes, basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod. Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them here. Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we:discussed the joys of making Naarm-based films and exhibiting them in smaller cinematic venues, as a way of sharing and celebrating craft and creativity; as demonstrated by Saara Lamberg's work towards the Midwinter Warmers Film Festival.heard about some diverse musical and spoken word talent within Naarm and the joys of holding performance nights that tie those talents together with a shared creative theme; as demonstrated by Alex Antune's work towards the Cult of the Earthseed night.mused about a migration towards queer events being organised, curated, housed and performed by queer poople 'from top to bottom', in contrast to a past where we often relied on the influence and protection of straight/cis-gendered allies.

Naughtsie and Benny Lee indulge in the big win against the Lions at the Gabba, as Jake Melksham dominated with four goals and shutting down Harris Andrews, while a host of others like Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Trent Rivers and Co. all put in massive performances to earn Naarm a famous victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First up on the show we will be joined by Arif Hussein Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. We will bring you an interview about how the South Australian Government must take historic opportunity and adopt Human Rights Act after Parliamentary inquiry recommendation.  Then we will hear from Renuga Renuga Inpakumar, Tamil Refugee Council spokesperson about the genocide Sixteen Years Since Mullivaikkal: The Tamil Genocide Continues. A debrief of the Free Palestine 77th anniversary of the Nakba rally from the Monday Breakfast was also played in which presenters Rob and Edmi give accounts of the rally, its coverage in the mainstream media, and lessons learned of resilience from Palestine and the Free Palestine Naarm rally's organisers.

In this episode, I sit with Comedian, Quiz Host and Corporate Trainer, Courtney Maldo (she/her), otherwise self-described as Perth's Punk Princess of Comedy.   We recorded this episode during Melbourne International Comedy Festival, IRL, from Naarm, which was a real treat!   We discuss Courtney's next solo show Gender, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Courtney's exploration of herself before coming out, feelings of isolation in growing up in a rural area, how much can change generation to generation, theatre in highschool leading to Courtney's first fan mail, how being alive is just a phase, what “passing” means and how that is different for every trans and gender non-conforming person and that things get better: rocky starts happen but the journey is yours.  

Long time friends Big City Bill and Neil E meet for a split EP of groovy driving house dubs on Naarm's Spincycle Records. The BBV is laid out with kicking drums and lightly tapping percussions. A washed out pad drifts in and out sprinkling magic over listeners while an organ like bassline propels. It's a slightly cheeky groove that makes you want to kick off your shoes and watch the sun go down with your friends. The programming is catchy and yet still kind of sneaks up, unfolding as the snappy hats and clap are revealed. Neil E's contribution to Spincycle fits well next to their first release, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was also found in the record bags of discerning tech or progressive selectors. On the flipside is Big City Bill's, ‘Dry Rub' a wiggly fun number that is bound to keep summer dancefloors bounding. ‘Fantastic Thoughts EP' is out on April 28th. Pre-Order is Available Now. @jackhnelson @spincycle-recs www.instagram.com/neil_e_/ www.instagram.com/spincycle___/ Write up by @iamdanimoto Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed www.itsdelayed.com www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed/ linktr.ee/delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Can you think of a moment when things fell short of your expectations? A book or a movie you’ve been looking forward to. Maybe you’ve met one of your idols … and … wish you hadn’t. Maybe it was something bigger … maybe it’s your own country … a conflict of values around democracy and justice. In this episode, we explore the gap between a citizen and their country. This week, stories from citizens of Hong Kong. Interview with Louisa Lim First, journalist Louisa Lim addresses how democracy has been changing in the indelible city. Louisa is a journalist and the author of the book, Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong, and wrote and reported for the podcast King of Kowloon (ABC). Discover Louisa's book Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong. When Justice Falls Out Then, we hear from Peter - a Hong Konger now living in Naarm. In his ‘20s, he joined the Hong Kong police force, He soon realised justice looked a lot different than he’d thought. Produced by Wing Kuang. The supervising producer was Lawrence Bull. All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Image Credit: Unsplash, Ryan Kwok Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Stella from Naarm punk band, CLAMM, join us for a chat about the deadly implications of bad gum health, natural deodorants, TikTok hair trends, the pressure to make content, Stella setting a Guinness World Record at The Tote, sexy Elvis impersonators, the 7 true options for their band formation, how their new album, Serious Acts, came together and how ti all relates to the world.Shout outs @clammxo , and cheers to the legends at @younghenrys for sponsoring the pod!FREE PALESTINEWatch videos of the pods and get weekly bonus episodes on our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chat:https://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamMatt Sanders

This podcast is also recorded in Naarm, Victoria, with fellow critic Nadine Whitney reviewing two of the films screening at the 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival.In the following reviews, Nadine discusses Anne Fontaine's Bolero and Éric Besnard's Miss Violet.For all the festival details and to purchase tickets, visit AFFrenchFilmFestival.org.If you want to find out more about the work we do on The Curb, then head over to TheCurb.com.au. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. If you can and have the means to support us, please visit Patreon.com/thecurbau to support our work from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaleidoscopic psychedelia from one of Australia's finest. While it might feel early to call bets on DJs of the decade, Kia Sydney, best known as Kia, is undoubtedly one of them. The Animalia founder began in Naarm's (Melbourne) underground scene in the mid-2010s, crediting a trip to the influential deep techno Japanese festival, Labyrinth, as the inspiration behind her sound. Deep techno might not cut it as a descriptor for Sydney's sound, though. Hypnotic ribbons of steely techno mix with atmospherics and nimble grooves, drawing from IDM, dub and tech house, sharing as much with DJ Nobu and Donato Dozzy (try to find the track that overlaps with Dozzy's own RA Podcast) as well as modern practitioners like Priori and Beatrice M. This distinctly Australian scuttling psychedelia has made Kia one of the most sought-after underground DJs globally. Her brainchild, Animalia, showcases a plurality of sounds and scenes, serving as living proof of the fruitful shift of the 2020s: less serious, perhaps, but with a sense of open-minded worldliness that offers a far more promising vision of what dance music can be and achieve. Sydney's rare talent lies in forging connections, bringing people, sounds and ideas together with a distinct playfulness. Her RA Podcast showcases this alchemy in abundance, weaving classics like Monolake and Enya with peers such as OK EG, Cousin and Command D. As she told us in her 2023 Breaking Through profile, "people tell me I have quite a distinctive sound but I can't tell so much because I hear so many different versions of it." RA.973 serves as confirmation that Kia's style is, to say the least, the mark of a generational talent. @kia-sydney @animalia-label @cirruslabel Read more at ra.co/podcast/973