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On this week's program, we hear from Bee and Rory about the targeting of Asian-migrant sex workers, increased raids committed by Australian Border Force through Operation Inglenook, and the ongoing violence and surveillance of street-based sex workers. First, we'll hear a conversation with Bee on 3CR's Tuesday Breakfast. Bee is a migrant sex worker, outreach peer support worker for women of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds for Vixen and AMSWAG (Asian Migrant Sex Worker Advisory Group) under the Scarlet Alliance. They are also a member of Justice for Our Sisters. This interview originally aired on Tuesday 15th April. We will then hear from Rory, a sex worker and peer support worker with Vixen who spoke at the action organised outside the Department of Home Affairs in Naarm on Thursday 17th April. This rally was organised by Vixen to demand an end to racist profiling of Asian-migrant sex workers at work and at the border; an end to the raids and to shut down Operation Inglenook; cops and Border Force out of sex worker spaces, and full decriminalisation for all sex workers, including street-based workers. Content warning: Listeners are advised that the following program 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 episode, you can also contact QLife on 1800 184 527 or go to www.qlife.org.au.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. Marisa speaks with  with Travis Lovett, a proud Kerrupmara/Gunditjmara man,Traditional Owner, and Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, who has spent his life advocating for truth and justice for First Peoples. They discuss The Walk for Truth, Travis will be walking from Portland to Parliament from May 25 to June 18 to bring Victorians together as part of the state's truth-telling process. Travis is passionate about practicing his Culture, working with Community and preserving Aboriginal languages. They also reflect on the fact that the four year Commission will end on 30 June 2025.We also hear speeches by Rathy Barthlote from Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, and Jasmine Fischer, a member of the Refugee Action Collective (Vic), introduced by Nasser Mashni, President of APAN, from yesterday's Palm Sunday Refugee Rally which was combined with the Palestine rally outside the State Library Victoria in Naarm.  

Our guest today is the extraordinary Ruby Gill. The South African-born, Naarm-based singer-songwriter has built a reputation for crafting music that's both deeply introspective and sharply observant—capturing life's most vulnerable moments while reflecting on the world around us. Last week, Ruby released her stunning second album, Some Kind of Control—a beautifully sparse and affecting record that blends dry wit, political insight, and emotional depth. In today's episode, we welcome Ruby back to the podcast to chat about the making of the album, how she channels frustration into catharsis, and the balance of weight and levity in her songwriting. We also talk about the all-female choir featured on the record—including Hannah McKittrick and Angie McMahon—and how Ruby plans to bring these songs to the stage.Ruby Gill: Instagram / Spotify Purchase Some Kind of Control and find Ruby Gill on tour here.Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Supreme court ruling on public housing class actionGaza updatesUniversity of Melbourne updates wi-fi terms of use, surveils protestorsGeelong Council plans to close in-home aged care serviceMyanmar earthquake updates  We hear a speech by Palestinian activist Mai Saif from the Sunday 23rd March Rally for a Free Palestine, where Mai condemned the Australian government's double-standards that suppress Palestinian voices and prioritise Jewish feelings over Muslim lives. Weekly rallies for Palestine are back every Sunday from 12PM outside the State Library of Victoria.// We listen to part 2 of Priya's conversation with staff and students from The Pavilion School, a State School based in Naarm's northern suburbs that focuses on flexible education and a supportive environment for students who have been disengaged or excluded from mainstream schooling. Participating in this conversation are students Sarah, Nathaniel and Jannaya, student support worker and former student Stephanie, and Mes, who is also a student support worker and is doing their PhD in education at La Trobe. In the second half of this conversation, we hear about Mes' doctoral research, which has been co-designed with staff and students at The Pavilion School and aims to evaluate the impact of the school's alternative education model. Listen back to part 1 of our conversation here.// We hear a conversation between Inez and Nigerian-Australian photographer Dr Ayooluwatomiwa ‘Ibukun' Oloruntoba about his exhibition We Outside, which captures event spaces created by and for young African-Australians in Melbourne. Video and images bring to life the resilience, diversity and richness of the African-Australian community. Ayooluwatomiwa is an analogue photographer based in Melbourne. With an MD/PhD in AI and dermatology from Monash University, his medical interest in the human condition informs his passion for documentary photography, capturing people, events, and cultural narratives. We Outside is running from Friday the 14th of March until Thursday the 17th of August, 10AM-5PM at the Grand Foyer, Community Gallery at Melbourne's Immigration Museum.//Giulio Ponte, Research Engineer at the Centre for Automotive Safety Research at the University of Adelaide, joins us to discuss the risk to cyclists of selective attention by motorists, and what can be done to improve cyclist safety. Giulio has a degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate diploma in transport and traffic engineering, and has considerable experience in at-scene crash investigation, and vehicle-pedestrian safety assessment. Giulio also has an ongoing involvement in the pedestrian testing program undertaken for the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. Read Giulio and Jamie McKenzie's article ‘‘Sorry mate, I didn't see you': when drivers look but don't see cyclists on the road,' published by The Conversation on April 2nd, here.//

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

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for Monday the 7th of April 2025. On today's show:Headlines:- Minimum wage increase and wage boost for apprentices - Delays in autism diagnoses in children - Queensland government introduced new amendments to the state's ‘adult crime, adult time' laws affecting First Nations children Segments: - Rob speaks with Sasha and Natalie, two of the almost 30 people involved in last week's Trans Day of Action rally. The rally had an estimated two thousand people and is said to be one of the largest rallies for Trans Day of Visibility in Naarm's history. The trio speak of organising, building momentum, and the duty to return solidarity for other mariginalised people who contributed to the rally's large numbers. Support Vixen's Crisis fund, a mutual aid fund for sex workers organised by sex workers, here [https://www.givenow.com.au/vixen]. Also support the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund here [https://www.gofundme.com/f/incarcerated-trans-amp-gender-diverse-community-fund]. Stay up to date with the organisers behind the Trans Day of Action rally at @tdoa.2025 on instagram. - We then hear speeches from the aforementioned Trans Day of Action rally. First up is Bee, a Disabled migrant sex worker supporting and advocating for the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers. They spoke out against the Australian Border Force and Operation Inglenook, challenging their harmful policies. Bee is a proud member of the Asian Migrant Sex Worker Advisory Group (AMSWAG), which is running a campaign demanding freedom, dignity and safety for trans women in detention. - After Bee, we hear Quinn Victoria speak at last week's Trans Day of Action rally, Quinn is a 16-year-old trans artist, student and Palestine advocate living on Wurundjeri land. He has experienced the RCH waitlist first-hand and has a message for the out-of-touch politicians. Listeners note that this speech mentions self and suicide. If this segment caused distress, reach out to one of these CRISIS LINES: 13 YARN (13 92 76), Yarning Safe'n'Strong 1800 959 563, Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467, QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight), 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) - The show ends with Hannah's interview with Britney about her zines and harm reduction as a grassroots community movement, and an upcoming fundraiser. Support the zine as well as the DULF on Easter Friday 18th april 7pm at thornbury bowls club.Music: Sexy to Someone by ClairoMasculine Artifice by GLOSSChild of the World by Fionnuala Keith

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines//Junta stalls Myanmar earthquake reliefBodies of murdered Palestinian emergency workers discovered in GazaAustralian human rights groups lodge UN claim on youth justice policies The Pavilion School Part 1//We played part 1 of a conversation with staff and students from The Pavilion School, a State School based in Naarm's northern suburbs that focuses on flexible education and a supportive environment for students who have been disengaged or excluded from mainstream schooling. Participating in this conversation are students Sarah, Nathaniel and Jannaya, student support worker and former student Stephanie, and Mes, who is also a student support worker and is doing their PhD in education at La Trobe with a focus on impact in alternative schooling. In this part of the conversation, we hear about the history and approach of The Pavilion School, and about Jannaya, Sarah and Nathaniel's experiences joining and attending the school.// The Economic Case for Community Land Trusts//Housing economist Karl Fitzgerald joined us to discuss Community Land Trusts (CLTs) following the release on 2 April of a report by Grounded - "Grounded in Affordability: The Economic Case for Community Land Trusts". Grounded is a not-for-profit organisation established to advocate, incubate and accelerate the development of CLTs in so-called Australia. Karl unpacks how CLTs could reshape housing affordability, and how these changes could impact those who need housing most. We also break down the CLT model, its costs, long-term benefits, and the policy shifts needed to increase housing access.// Pleasure and Consent for Women and Gender Diverse People with Disabilities//Dr Brigid Evans, Senior Policy and Research Officer at Women with Disabilities Victoria, spoke with us about a co-authored discussion paper published by WDV last week that focuses on issues of access to pleasure and consent for women and gender diverse people with disabilities. The paper opens a conversation about barriers faced by women and gender diverse people with disabilities to accessing sexual and reproductive health care and to freely exercising affirmative consent. In her role at WDV, Brigid provides advice to governments and service providers on primary prevention of disability and gender-based violence, as well as disability inclusive sexual and reproductive health promotion. Read 'Pleasure and Consent for Women and Gender Diverse People with Disabilities: Discussion Paper' here.// Racism Out of Politics Campaign//Noura Mansour, National Director of Democracy in Colour, joined us to discuss the persistence of racism in electoral politics as we head towards this year's federal election in May. Democracy In Colour is currently running the 'Racism Out of Politics' campaign pushing for an end to racist and discriminatory rhetoric and policy promises in the election race, which includes a pledge that candidates can sign to commit to combating racism in australian politics. Find out more and support the campaign here./

An episode that feels well overdue yet thoroughly worth the wait! A titan of the Naarm underground music scene, Pjenné has been a kindred spirit and longtime pal since the early days of MDC, and it's no surprise that her contribution is packed full of gloriously deep and immersive feels, bassy and driving in parts and light as a feather in others, speaking to a palette that has been meticulously explored and continues to evolve along with her incredible weekly radio show on PBS, Passing Notes. @pjenne Q. What sounds of feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in? A. For this mix, I wanted to channel the energy and sounds that I associate with Melbourne Deepcast rather than drawing on the darker side of my sound palette that has been at the fore of my radio and club sets of late. MDC means so many things to me, but there's definitely an energetic, grooviness that comes to mind and this is what inspired the mix. Although the mix does showcase parts of me (heavily atmospheric, emotive and a few downtempo tracks for good measure), I'd say this is more of a mix for you. :) I imagine this mix being listened to outside, on a sunny day, but when you might also need a little extra pep in your step. Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much? A. The first that came to mind is a track by Sean Cusick and Medway (Jesse Skeens) - It is an incredibly beautiful and emotive breakbeat track from 2002 on Saw recordings, there's just something about how the vocals and the pads wash over you - although its upbeat there's also a sombreness to it and I just think its the whole package. Towards the end of the mix there's also a very very classic ambient trance number, Lazer Worshippers by Damon Wild & Tim Taylor from 1993 - Not the most deeply dug track but it's a classic for a reason. Q. You have been lovingly broadcasting your weekly radio show Passing Notes on PBS for six years running, which is a serious achievement! Tell us what you did for your sixth anniversary on International Women's Day, and what keeps you inspired to broadcast the show week in week out? A. It's been a wild ride that's for sure! I really appreciate that International Women's Day marks each yearly anniversary of Passing Notes - it reminds me to stop and reflect on each year as an achievement that I would probably otherwise forget in the chaos of life. This year I enlisted the help of Syrian DJ and Harmony Rec affiliate Zeynep, who provided an excellent, playful and sassy celebratory guest mix. As for my inspiration to keep going, I'd say that I draw from the collective power of electronic artists locally as well as internationally. There's just so much good music to share, and Passing Notes enables me to provide a crucial connection between ‘underground' electronic music and the wider music community. I'm also inspired by live radio as a format - it provides a sanctuary for me from the highly curated nature of music today and allows me to be more playful in the way that I explore different sounds. To me it is a place free of judgement.

On the first episode of Do It Again But Better for 2025, Jess chats to actor, acting coach, lecturer, improv-er, and owner of boutique acting studio Joy Studio, Emily Joy. An absolute wealth of knowledge on all things audition-related, Em shares some tales of her own experiences, including her very first audition as inspired by Britney Spears, how she came to eat apples on-screen for Human Error, and the journey that had everyone feelin' Fisky more than once.Emily Joy (she/her) is a stage and screen actor. She recently played the role of Detective Constable Maia Kirsner across all six episodes of 'Human Error', a new crime drama streaming on Nine Now and Stan produced by Roadshow Rough Diamond. Emily also appears as Ally Pastecki in seasons 2 and 3 of the hit comedy 'Fisk' on ABC and Netflix. Emily originated the role of Jared in the play 'Trophy Boys' which enjoyed sold out seasons and five star reviews. Emily is also the owner of Joy Studio - a boutique acting studio based in Naarm. She helps actors book more work across Australia, the UK and the US.You can currently catch Emily in Human Error on @9now + @stanaustralia or book in for a coaching session with her at Joy Studio. Follow @improvconspiracy to find out when she's next performing with the gang.You can find Em on Instagram at @em_joyable and Joy Studio at @joystudioactingYou can find your host, Jess Stanley, on Instagram at @jstanny or at www.jessicastanleyactor.comYou can check out Jess's theatre company, Spinning Plates Co. at @spinningplatesco or at www.spinningplatesco.comYou can follow the Do It Again But Better podcast at @doitagainbutbetterThis podcast was created, recorded and edited on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Always was, always will be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7:15 AM // Rosemary Storey and Mel (Victoria Forest Alliance) On Sunday 23 March 2025, grassroots organisations and concerned members of the community gathered outside Peter Khalil's office in Coburg to stand up for native protests and protest logging, planned burns, and other forms of destruction. This rally, organised by the Bob Brown Foundation, took place in many other cities across so-called Australia, including Byron Bay on Bundjalung Country and in Nipaluna/Hobart. Today we're going to listen to a speech delivered by Rosemary Storey, one of Victorian Forest Alliance's founding committee members as well as one of the founding members of Kinglake Friends of the Forests. Afterwards, we'll hear from Mel who is from Friends of Albert West Forest and Victorian Forest Alliance. And finally, we'll hear from the Climate Choir Melbourne. More news and other information regarding the fight for native forests, you can go to www.bobbrown.org.au or www.victorianforestalliance.org.au  7:30 AM // Sasha Tremayne, Trans Day of ActionSasha is a non-binary activist from Naarm and is one of the nearly 30 organisers who are bringing our communities together for the Trans Day of Action rally in Naarm. Come to the State Library at 5:30pm on Monday 31st March and join the grassroots collective of trans people who are fighting for trans liberation from state violence, discrimination and rainbow capitalism. To find out more, go to @tdoa.20205 on Instagram. And on Sunday 30th March, 3CR will have a special broadcast for Trans Day of Audibility from 12-6pm. Make sure you keep it locked to 3CR, 855AM and check www.3cr.org.au and on social media for more information. 7:45 AM // Cath Rouse, No Northern Incinerators campaignCath joined us to chat about the context behind the campaign, the health risk the incinerator poses to communities in Melbourne's North, and their recent presentation of their petition to Victorian Parliament to fight against a massive commercial waste incinerator in Melbourne's northern suburbs, close to childcare facilities, young families and migrant populations. 8:00 AM // Joseph, Peace Action ŌtautahiEarlier this month, members of Peace Action Ōtautahi [oh-toh-ta-he] occupied the NZ headquarters of international weapons commpany NIOA [pron: Nai-a] in Rolleston Canterbury for over 10 hours. Phuong spoke with Joseph, one of the protestors with Peace Action Ōtautahi, about the Australian weapons company, the recent direct action at NIOA headquarters, and the organising happening in Aotearoa to push back against the arming of the police force. Peace Action Ōtautahi is an anti-war, pro-justice radical action group based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa.They stand for Indigenous and climate justice, tino rangatiratanga, feminist and queer liberation, and disability and worker's rights. They also stand against capitalism, war, police, prisons, borders, and discrimination of all kinds.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please be advised that the following segment includes references to Indigenous people who have passed away. There are also references to police violence.  If you need to talk to someone about the issues covered in the interview you can contact: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 - a dedicated 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesYarning Safe'n'Strong on 1800 959 563 - a free and confidential 24-hour counselling service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesPlease take care when listening. 8:15 AM // Anne Abbott, Strzelecki Koala Action TeamAnne Abbott from the Strzelecki Koala Action Team, a volunteer collective of Friends of the Earth Melbourne. Anne will share more about the first ever Koalathon event that's coming up this Sunday. The event seeks to raise funds for the Strzelecki Koala, the only genetically diverse koala remaining in southern parts of Australia. Their genetic diversity makes them more capable of withstanding environmental changes and means they are among the most important remnant koala populations left on the planet. For more information on the event, visit https://koalathon.raiselysite.com/ and to contribute to Lachlan's Legacy fundraiser, visit https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/lachlan_abbott_legacy Songs:Mother Nature - Angie McMahonWe Protect Us - Ash BrickySelamat Hari Raya - Saloma

Kat and Liv welcome to the studio rising alt-rock outfit Sleepazoid, to discuss their brand new EP 'running with the dogs' and upcoming tour plans! Don't miss this chat with one of Naarm's finest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Rāpare Drive, HALFQUEEN chats to Miss Kannina, a Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali nation artist residing in Naarm. Miss Kannina is on the ground for her debut headline tour of Aoteaora - don't sleep on it! Chris chats cannabis in the news on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore, and there's a brewed blueberry spin on a Spritz for Cocktail Corner, thanks to Black Sands Brewing. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Thanks so much to Amy Li for her fascinating selections last week while I was in Naarm with Zoe Jungist of FBi's own Variable Depth Audit DJing at the incredible Absorbed IV! That means I've got two weeks of new …Read more »

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.

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.

My Melbourne is a powerful and uplifting new collaborative feature made with an array of established Indian directors and emerging Australian filmmakers, alongside a diverse group of writers behind the scenes, who each bring one of four stories of Naarm-Melbourne to life on screen.My Melbourne opens with the narrative called Nadini, it's directed by Onir with co-direction from William Duan. This story followed Indraneel, played brilliantly by Arka Das, and his partner Chris (Jackson Gallagher), who both prepare for the arrival of Indraneel's father, Mihir (Mouli Ganguly), in Melbourne to perform the Asthi Visarjan (ash-scattering) of Indraneel's mother.This is followed by Jules, directed by Arif Ali, with Imtiaz Ali as the creative director and Tammy Yang as the co-director. Jules tells the story of Sakshi (Arushi Sharma), an Indian woman moving into the world of chef work at a prestigious restaurant. She encounters abuse and resistance from her distanced husband who demands she lives a life in service of him. Sakshi's life is disrupted in interesting ways by the appearance of the homeless woman Jules (Kat Stewart) who sleeps rough outside the restaurant.The third story follows Emma, played by Ryanna Skye Lawson. Emma is directed by Rima Das with Samira Cox working as a co-director. Emma lives with Usher's Syndrome, which impacts her hearing and her ability to dance. We follow Emma's journey as a dancer as she encounters discrimination, all the while finding her path to dancing her way.The final story is Setara's story, following the 15-year-old Afghan refugee Setara (played by Setara Amiri) as she immerses herself in her new school, and finds her way into the schools cricket team. Setara is directed by Kabir Khan, with co-direction by Puneet Gulati.My Melbourne is a narratively rich, powerful and uplifting film about diverse lives in Melbourne. It's an enriching and grounded experience which encourages audiences to see their city differently - namely, through the eyes of diverse folk who we rarely get to see or hear on screen. Much like its northern counterpart, the 2022 film Here Out West, My Melbourne is a collaborative experience that aims to change what stories we hear on screen.In the following interview with producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange, we talk about the journey to the screen for My Melbourne, while also touching on the importance of the collaborative relationship between Indian filmmakers and Australian storytellers. We also talk about the creative journey for the script writing process, and what it means for emerging filmmakers to be able to work alongside directors like Onir, Kamir Khan, Rima Das, and Arif Ali, who have each created rich bodies of work in Indian cinema.My Melbourne is heading out into cinemas today, from 6 March 2025. I strongly encourage you to head out into the cinema to catch this brilliant film and to show filmmakers and funding filmmakers that diverse voices are important and what we need to hear on screen. As I mention at the close of this interview, I would love to see films like My Melbourne and Here Out West inspire filmmakers in other cities to create similar diverse stories of their home on screen.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhQEryxDQg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Melbourne is a powerful and uplifting new collaborative feature made with an array of established Indian directors and emerging Australian filmmakers, alongside a diverse group of writers behind the scenes, who each bring one of four stories of Naarm-Melbourne to life on screen.My Melbourne opens with the narrative called Nadini, it's directed by Onir with co-direction from William Duan. This story followed Indraneel, played brilliantly by Arka Das, and his partner Chris (Jackson Gallagher), who both prepare for the arrival of Indraneel's father, Mihir (Mouli Ganguly), in Melbourne to perform the Asthi Visarjan (ash-scattering) of Indraneel's mother.This is followed by Jules, directed by Arif Ali, with Imtiaz Ali as the creative director and Tammy Yang as the co-director. Jules tells the story of Sakshi (Arushi Sharma), an Indian woman moving into the world of chef work at a prestigious restaurant. She encounters abuse and resistance from her distanced husband who demands she lives a life in service of him. Sakshi's life is disrupted in interesting ways by the appearance of the homeless woman Jules (Kat Stewart) who sleeps rough outside the restaurant.The third story follows Emma, played by Ryanna Skye Lawson. Emma is directed by Rima Das with Samira Cox working as a co-director. Emma lives with Usher's Syndrome, which impacts her hearing and her ability to dance. We follow Emma's journey as a dancer as she encounters discrimination, all the while finding her path to dancing her way.The final story is Setara's story, following the 15-year-old Afghan refugee Setara (played by Setara Amiri) as she immerses herself in her new school, and finds her way into the schools cricket team. Setara is directed by Kabir Khan, with co-direction by Puneet Gulati.My Melbourne is a narratively rich, powerful and uplifting film about diverse lives in Melbourne. It's an enriching and grounded experience which encourages audiences to see their city differently - namely, through the eyes of diverse folk who we rarely get to see or hear on screen. Much like its northern counterpart, the 2022 film Here Out West, My Melbourne is a collaborative experience that aims to change what stories we hear on screen.In the following interview with producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange, we talk about the journey to the screen for My Melbourne, while also touching on the importance of the collaborative relationship between Indian filmmakers and Australian storytellers. We also talk about the creative journey for the script writing process, and what it means for emerging filmmakers to be able to work alongside directors like Onir, Kamir Khan, Rima Das, and Arif Ali, who have each created rich bodies of work in Indian cinema.My Melbourne is heading out into cinemas today, from 6 March 2025. I strongly encourage you to head out into the cinema to catch this brilliant film and to show filmmakers and funding filmmakers that diverse voices are important and what we need to hear on screen. As I mention at the close of this interview, I would love to see films like My Melbourne and Here Out West inspire filmmakers in other cities to create similar diverse stories of their home on screen.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhQEryxDQg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Welcome To Country News headlines Segment 1: IWD recording from 2023 on history of women's movement in Australia Segment 2:  Cyndi Makabory, a West Papuan-born activist and lawyer from the tribes of Waropen & Biak, currently living in Naarm on West Parpuan independence https://www.instagram.com/freewestpapua.australia/ Segment 3: Recording from Done by Law "Screenshot This" on social media law education project using Instagram Segment 4: Interview with Debbie Stothard book Women's Voices from the Revolution on Burma revolutionhttps://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-women-s-voices-from-the-revolution Event Announcements:IWD March 5.30pm Thursday at the State libraryDissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day 4 - 5.30pm Music:Cruel Sea Straight into the sunMiriam Makeba - Pata PataPenny Ikinger - Ride on Cowboy  

Scarlett sat down with Naarm newcomers Red Moon Cowboy, for a chat about their unique post punk sound, their brand new EP 'Astra Castra' and an exclusive acoustic performance! 'Astra Castra' is out now and available to stream on all major platforms! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday night host Crystal caught up on The Hoist with the unstoppable Miss Kaninna— a powerhouse Naarm-based First Nations artist weaving the rich storytelling of her ancestors into her music. Tune in as she spills on her energetic performance with Amy from Amyl and The Sniffers, unpacks the importance of empowerment through art and teases the exclusive tracks she’s set to unleash at her upcoming performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naarm's dream-pop star Holly Hebe graced Josh and Jas with her presence, dropping by to talk about all things songwriting, producing, recent performances, and her latest single "Bitterness"! "Bitterness" is out now, and Holly Hebe has upcoming headline shows on March 29 in Sydney and March 30 in Melbourne!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Content warning: The following segment contains references to violence. For support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 7:15AM // Debbie Stothard, human rights advocate and founder of ALTSEAN Burma. ALTSEAN Burma is a human rights organisation which campaigns for a return to democratic and civilian rule for Myanmar. Debbie is here in Naarm to celebrate the release of ALTSEAN's latest publication Women's Voices from the Revolution (a collection of writings by first-time writers) with writing from women and gender-diverse people across Myanmar. You can find out more at https://altsean.org/ and book free tickets to tonight's book launch at https://www.weareunion.org.au/womensvoices.  7:30AM //  Jan Bartlett of Tuesday Hometime interviewed Dr Alison Broinowski, Australian academic, journalist, writer, and former public servant, on Tuesday Hometime 25th Feb.  We listen back to this interview, where Dr Alison shares her concerns of one-sided reportage from the public broadcaster, regarding Israel and Palestine since the 7th of October 2023.  Content warning: The following segment contains references to violence. For support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 7:45AM // Carolyn Dunbar, Women's Team Lead at Trades Hall Council. which supports women workers in Victoria and advocates for structural change for women in the workplace. This month Trades Hall is coordinating a number of events to celebrate International Women's Day as part of its WRAW Fest. Carolyn speaks to this month's WRAW Fest events, recent wins for women workers, and the history of International Working Women's Day. For more information about WRAW Fest's events, go to https://www.weareunion.org.au/wraw25. 8:00AM // Jess Lilley, Co-Director and curator of the Footscray West Writers Fest. She is a writer, broadcaster and creative director — co-hosting Spin Cycle every Thursday on 3RRR and is a founder of the creative company, The Open Arms. Jess has a memoir piece in the forthcoming Autumn edition of Meanjin magazine. 8:15 AM // Ness Garbanzo is from Gabriela Australia, Filipino women's grassroots organisation that advocates for women and children's rights. Its advocacy focuses on the prevention of domestic and family violence, and she spoke to us about the work her organisation does, as well as their upcoming event in conjunction with International Working Women's Day. Songs: Untangling - Angie McMahon Brand New - Mi-Kaisha Bapang Slisir - Gamelan DanAnda x Firetail

Vijay is an audio-visual and laser artist of Sri Lankan Tamil and Cornish descent, born in Naarm. His practice fuses analogue sound synthesis with cutting-edge creative technologies. Vijay is known for creating immersive environments under the moniker Xenosine. We chat about: A Glastonbury love storyFamily attempts to break up his parentsA Hell's Angel member ends racismLeaning into music as an identityExploration and play in creative practice The Melbourne Electronic Sound StudioBringing Oblation to lifeWorking with Pirashanna Thevarajah & Hari SivanesanDislocation and taking up spaceHosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate RobinsonGuest: Vijay ThillaimuthuMusic by: the Green TwinsEdited by: Maria Birch-MorungaSpecial thanks: The SubstationThis podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. You can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines// Beyond Bricks and BarsWitt Gorrie and two members of the steering committee of Beyond Bricks and Bars, Kate and Gia, spoke with Priya about the importance of this vital trans and gender diverse decarceration project on its 6th birthday.//Beyond Bricks and Bars' birthday fundraiser is coming up this Saturday 1 March from 5-10PM at Kines, 11 Hope Street, Brunswick - get your tickets here. Funds raised will be split between Beyond Bricks and Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund.// Migrant Worker's Centre Matt Kunkel, CEO of the Migrant Worker's Centre, returns to the show to speak about their latest campaign for migrant workers 'Expanding the Fair Entitlements Guarantee' - a scheme that provides workers who lose their job due to employer insolvency or bankruptcy with financial assistance to recover some unpaid entitlements. This includes unpaid wages, accrued leave, and redundancy pay. It provides a critical safety net for workers during what can be a financially difficult time. Sign the petition here.//You can contact the Migrant Worker's Centre if you're looking for support as a worker on 03 7009 6710, www.migrantworkers.org.au, or 54 Victoria St Carlton.// Public Housing Class Action RMIT housing academic Dr David Kelly speaks with us about a joint research project with Priya and Professor Libby Porter that includes an analysis of the forced displacement of public housing tenants in Naarm through estate renewal.//David will also provided updates on the public housing class action case, which resumes in Victoria's Supreme Court today, Thursday 27 February, from 10:30AM.// RAFFWU & Bangladesh Josh Cullinan from the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU), joined the Asia Pacific Currents team this Saturday with a report on his recent solidarity visit to Bangladesh. They discussed the role of workers in the Bangladesh garment industry, as well as recent political events in Bangladesh, the importance of International Solidarity for Australian Unions, and more. Asia Pacific Currents can be heard every Saturday on 3CR from 9-9:30AM, or on our website: 3cr.org.au/asiapac//

We were excited to welcome both co-founders of Queer Muslim Naarm, Sasja Sÿdek and Abdulrahman Katamish, known as Boudie. They shared insights about the upcoming Queer Iftars as Ramadan approached. With the holy month just around the corner, they had been actively working to secure funding, venues, and catering for these special queer community Iftar events throughout the month.  This year marked their second time organising these meaningful gatherings. During the episode, listeners learned about the motivations that inspired them to persist in hosting these Iftars, along with some fun and intriguing facts about Queer Muslim Naarm and the significance of this once-a-year event. We also discussed the various organisations that had shown their support and why their backing was so important, as well as how they, in turn, supported other organisations in leading and creating more queer Iftars during the Ramadan period.  It was an engaging conversation that shed light on the vibrant and essential work they they were doing! Please follow Queer Muslim Naarm Facebook and Instagram for updates and all the infos for the upcoming Queer Iftars. Music:Wallah Bi Ouda Ya Ramadan - Mohamed KandilMualianya Ramadhan - REMAir Mata Syawal - Siti NurhalizaEnta Eih - Nancy Ajram Article that Sasja wrote for Trans Creator Zine vol.2 - "Finding Solace in my Queer Melayu Community"

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for 24.2.25On today's show:Headlines covering:Palestine: Gaza “ceasefire” updatePalestine: Escalation in the West BankMass protests against Italy's controversial Security BillPublication of Colonial Frontier Massacres Project  New reporting from Lucy Martinez has revealed that Victoria Police knew nazis would attend the 'Let Women Speak' anti-trans rally in support of Kellie-Jay Keen before they arrived, contradicting claims they were unaware. Rob spoke with Lucy Martinez to understand what exactly Victoria Police knew and what else they uncovered in the process. Lucy Martinez is an independent journalist who covers trans plus issues in Naarm and so-called australia more broadly, writing for her website lucyfromnaarm.com. Rob speaks with Buzz, member of the covid naarm mask bloc which has worked to supply masks, PPE and other medical supplies to the community through mutual aid and community efforts. You can donate to their cause here: https://chuffed.org/project/covidnaarm and follow their activities via instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/covidnaarm/Following that we hear an excerpt of an interview from the Tuesday Hometime show last week, in which Jan spoke to Dr Sue Wareham, President of the Medical Association for the Prevention of War (MAPW) about the health of the Palestinian people, both physical and psychological due to the latest Israeli war on Gaza and what the Australian government should be doing.To hear the full interview and other incisive current affairs analysis, listen in to 3CR from 4-6pm every Tuesday, or find previous podcasts on our website by searching "Tuesday Hometime" on 3cr.org.auThe show ends with speeches from the Sunday Free Palestine Rally on February 9 in Naarm: Palestinian student and activist Nada spoke about her own experiences growing up in the West Bank, as well as about the importance of unity within our movement. After, Jordy Silverstein of Loud Jew Collective spoke on the environment of free speech suppression around Palestine activism in Australia.Community Notices:Beyond Bricks and Bars are holding a fundraiser/birthday party this Saturday the 1st of March to raise funds for the organisation as well as the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund. The event takes place at Kines bar, 11 Hope St in so-called Brunswick from 5pm. Read more about the event here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFjf0LfJQjr/?hl=enOn Sunday the 2nd of March Black Peoples Union are hosting a talk/Q&A with Gerald Horne, where they will speak about US imperialism, armed struggle, and their book 'The White Pacific'. The event is also raising funds for a Blak anarchist who was fined for pro-Palestinian activism. It starts from 12pm at Shop Bao Ngoc at 387 Victoria St in so-called Brunswick.  See more information here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGSJABJycV-/   Songs played:'Who But Us' - DTA [https://dtala.bandcamp.com/track/who-but-us]  

News headlines // 7:15AM //  Sue McKinnon, President of Kinglake Friends of the Forest which is a member of the Victorian Forest Alliance. In the last few days, the Victoria Forest Alliance has posted photos shared by local photographers of planned burns taking place across Victoria, including on Gunnai Kurnai country. Sue joins us to talk about the true impact of planned burns as well as the misinformation surrounding the practice. For more information about planned burns and how they impact native forests, head to www.victorianforestalliance.org.au 7:30AM // Debra Nicholl is the CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy and has worked in Residential Aged Care and the community providing direct support to older people and their carers in South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria. She joined ERA in 2006 and has held many distinct roles over the past 17 years, including Intake, Advocate, Senior Educator, Advocacy Manager, Programs Manager and Deputy CEO. She has travelled across Victoria promoting the rights of older people, providing information to the community and education to aged care workers. Debra has spoken at many conferences on the rights of older people to live free from abuse and to receive person-centred care. Debra is on the show today to give an overview of the latest report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, as well as the new Aged Care Act. To learn more about the organisation go to www.elderrights.org.au. You can also contact the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600. Their services are free, independent and confidential. They provide information and support around government funded aged care services. 7:45AM // Afshan Mantoo, the founder of the Muslim Women's Council Victoria, on the history of the council and her role in its founding back in 1989. Afshan discusses the council's work to increase awareness on issues affecting Muslim women and to reduce Islamophobia, as well as its provision of essential services in the community. You can find out more information about the Muslim Women's Council Victoria and how to get involved on their website, www.mwcv.org, their instagram @muslimwomenscouncilofvictoria or send them an email at info@mwcv.org. Please note this interview contains discussions of Islamophobia and violence. For support you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. 8:00AM // Pranati and Minhy, speaking to us about South by South East Asian as well as the various events and programs they have lined up. Pranati is a creative worker, artist, and local music groupie. They are deeply passionate about supporting emerging and diverse artists, a goal that has culminated in founding South by South East Asian (SXSEA). Minhy is a Vietnamese-Australian songwriter and designer, who creates immersive worlds through her award winning visuals, thought provoking lyrics and contemporary blend of pop-R&B. For more on their work follow them at @sxsea.official and @minhymusic on Instagram 8:15AM // Kim Bullimore, Murri woman and long time socialist, political and anti-racist activist, speaking at the Sunday Free Palestine Rally on February 9 in Naarm. Kim gave a passionate and tearful account of her experiences visiting the West Bank, and praised the power and solidarity of the movement for Palestinian freedom.  Songs:Big Thoughts - WafiaCentrelink Summer - SuziAsing - Yuna Entangled- Minhy

3CR's Subscriber Drive is on now! Subscribe to become a part of the 3CR community, get more involved in the governance of the station, and have your say at our AGM.How to subscribe:Head to 3cr.org.au/subscribe, where you can choose to pay for a single year's subscription or set up a recurring payment online,Phone (03) 9419 8377 during business hours (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm), orSubscribe in person during business hours at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy, where you can pay by cash, EFTPOS, cheque or money order.// Acknowledgment of Country// Headlines// Defend Dissent Coalition//Catherine from the Defend Dissent Coalition joined us to talk about the coalition's emergence in the face of the Victorian Labor Government's proposed anti-protest and social cohesion laws. The Coalition is a diverse group of activist organisations and individuals fighting to ensure the right to protest, which has been increasingly threatened in Victoria. In the face of mass protest in solidarity with Palestinians subjected to Israel's 15+ month genocidal assault on Gaza, the Allan Government has already introduced several bills into Parliament which encroach on freedom of expression and assembly, though the proposed legislation represents one of the harshest anti-protest crackdowns in recent years.  The Defend Dissent Coalition is organising a rally against the anti-protest laws on March 19th at 5:30PM outside the Parliament of Victoria - follow them on Instagram at @defenddissentcoalition for updates.// Amin Abbas at Palestine Rally//We listen back to a speech by Palestinian activist Amin G Abbas from the Free Palestine Rally on Sunday 9 February in Naarm, where Amin condemned Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to ethnically cleanse Gaza, and praised the strength of the people of Gaza as they return to their shattered homes.// Slingshot Books on Tabkha//Tess Cullity, founder of Slingshot Books, spoke with us about the process of publishing Tabkha: Recipes From Under the Rubble, a cook book written by Palestinian chef Mona Zahed while under genocidal siege in Gaza and illustrated by artists from Coffees For Gaza. We also play a clip of Mona talking about the book which she recorded last year before the announcement of the ceasefire agreement (our thanks to Mell Chun for editing and sharing this audio).  Mona has always loved cooking, artfully presenting food, and helping her friends prepare for their special occasions. Prior to October 2023 she ran a successful catering business, putting her skills and passions to practice. Tabkha is Mona's debut title, filled with twenty of her most beloved recipes.  Slingshot books is a tiny radical publishing house creating playful and politically potent books for kids and their grown-ups. Tess aims to serve a revolutionary readership, providing people with print objects that ignite their imagination and passion for change.  Preorder Tabkha by heading to tabkhabook.com - all proceeds from book sales (apart from printing and postage costs) will go to Mona and her community in Gaza.// PALM Scheme Worker Exploitation//RMIT PhD researcher Ema Moolchand joined us to discuss the co-authored report, Meat the Reality, which exposes the exploitation of workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in Australia. People from Timor-Leste and Pacific Island regions working under the PALM scheme form the backbone of the Australian meat industry, but despite their crucial labour, PALM scheme workers commonly face "sub-minimum wages, sham contracts, and punitive deductions." Ema's doctoral research focuses on the ways that modern slavery shows up in local and global production networks, with a particular focus on the cleaning and meat industries.  Learn more about the conditions faced by PALM workers and what needs to change by reading the full report here. You can support the Australian Workers Union's campaign for fair conditions for PALM workers by signing this petition. Ema mentioned an exhibition of photographs taken by PALM workers which will be held at the Australian National University in March 2025 - find out more here.// Queensland Trans Youth Healthcare Access//Content warning: this interview includes discussion of transphobia, suicide and self harm. If you need to speak with someone for free and confidential support, you can call:Lifeline (national, 24/7): 13 11 14Suicide Callback Service (national, 24/7): 1300 659 467QLife (national, 3PM-midnight): 1800 184 527Rainbow Door (Victoria, 10AM-5PM): 1800 729 36713YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only, national, 24/7): 13 92 76 Necho Brocchi, proud trans woman and service manager at Open Doors Youth Service in Magan-djin/Brisbane, discussed the impact of the Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls decision on the 28th of January to pause the provision of puberty blockers and gender affirming hormone therapy to new patients under 18 years old in the state. This decision, which was met with national outrage and protests around the country this past Saturday the 8th of February, forces 491 young people to wait for life-saving care until an inquiry into gender-affirming healthcare and hormone therapies takes place. Further information about the changes, state and federal inquiries, and their impacts are available in this resource developed by Transcend Australia, AusPATH, and LGBTIQ+ Health Australia. Necho shared several calls to action to support trans and gender diverse young people in Queensland:Write to Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls to express your concern about the government's decision to suspend access to gender affirming care for new patients under the age of 18. Contact details for Minister Nicholls are available here.Trans young people and their families can write to Open Doors Youth Service to share their stories about the importance of gender affirming health care here.Donate to Project 491, an initiative led by AusPATH in response to the Queensland Government's decision to restrict gender affirming care for trans and gender diverse children. AusPATH will these funds in collaboration with care providers in Queensland and across Australia (including Open Doors Youth Service) to establish multi-disciplinary pathways to ensure affected young people receive timely, evidence-based care.//  Image credit: Ember L, 2025. Follow and support Ember's work here.//

Join Louis and Crystal as they chat to the Queensland powerhouse and ARIA winner about her incredible achievements and upcoming Naarm show! Emily's incredible album NARA is out now on all streaming services. Image Credit Source: Claudia Sangiorgi DalimoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join EP Scarlett as she catches up with melancholic pop queen Asha Jeffries to chat about her incredible year, new track and upcoming Naarm show! Asha's brand new track 'If It Makes You Happy' is out now and available to stream on all major services. Image Credit Source: Izzie AustinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A longtime conductor of contagious positive vibrations, Danny Bodega is a much loved name among balearic dance music enjoyers round the globe! Co-founding Gazebo Records last year, his killer ear for breezy coastal cruisers and deep crossover club jams make Bodega's effervescent energies the perfect tone setter for those long 'n' balmy summer nights. Step back in time for 3 hours of extended hangs and zesty hedonistic pleasures with Danny Bodega as your good time guarantor! @beaton-4 Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when planning this mix, and what kind of listening environments might you see it being easily enjoyed in? A. Last year I went to my neighbour Lenny's night at a tiny basement club in Hackney with Dan Beaumont and Wes Baggaley playing records together. Had not felt that feeling in the club since the early days going out in Naarm with locals playing records all night at Lounge, Liberty Social and Roxanne Parlour. This mix is a nod to that vibe and best suited to before, or after the club hangs…or triathlon training. Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart? A. There are quite a few records in here that I've had for more than 10 years and have only ever played to myself at personal kick-ons, so it's a delight to share them more widely. The Usual Suspects remix of Mr. C and Robert Owens' ‘A Thing Called Love' is one. While I've never been a fan of Robert Owens' vocal stylings, this remix is an overlooked $2 Layo & Bushwacka! banger. Will put it up on the Gazebo YouTube channel soon. Q. You and Nick managed to gather a tonne of support for your inaugural Gazebo Records release last year, releasing Fuemana's 1994 cult classic New Urban Polynesian on vinyl for the first time. What was your favourite part about that whole process? A. The response to the Fuemana family's story and musical talents from a whole new generation of fans really blew us away. Having Tony and Mamma Fuemana fly over from Auckland for the launch party was the perfect culmination of family, friends and community spirit around the release that was also the perfect send off for me moving to London the following day. News on Gazebo 002 incoming shortly… Q. Where can people catch you spinning next? A. All night at Frequence in Paris this Friday, Feb 21 at Bodega Nights, April 12 with Daisy Records and Evie at the Jago. Nick and I are putting on a Gazebo party over here on May 3 with some special guests that we are excited about!

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

The Antics are a hot property punk band from Naarm, and on this week's episode we talk to them about their meet cute, growing up dancing, the femme fronted rock band community, how you make friends when you know noone in a new city, how to go about recording your own shit, their latest EP, “Live at The Bendigo”, and their upcoming and first east coast tour.Shout outs @freyatanks @tinniesforcheap @theantics__, 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: @mrtoddandrews https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamMatt Sanders

Sofii Belling-Harding is a Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri, South Sea and Meriam woman who has lived in Naarm on Wurundjeri Country all her life. She is a community arts worker and has her own show on 3CR Community Radio called B.I.T.E - Blak is the Essence. In this conversation, Sofii talks about the significance of Fitzroy (Melbourne) and the connections she has to other Aboriginal families in the community; her roots in the arts having grown up around artists, actors, playwrights and writers; and why she loves community radio as a space to express herself, connect with others, and stand up for community.The song at the end is called 'Tongues' by Tanya Tagaq. From Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay, Nunavut), Tanya is an improvisational singer, avant-garde composer and bestselling author. She describes herself as "an original disruptor, a world-changing figure at the forefront of seismic social, political and environmental change".

Voices 4 Palestine here II Sydney rally 18th January – recorded by Vivian LangfordDr Mehreen Faruqui speaks about keeping up the fight and the Greens Commitment to fighting the government on this issue.Myall Creek Massacre revisited here II Peter Stephenson, a descendant of one of the free settlers responsible for the murder of indigenous people at Myall Creek in 1838 talks at the Reclaim the Radical Spirit of Eureka event in 2024Tunneminnerwait & Maulboyheener Day here II Janet Golphin gives the welcome to country at the first memorial of the Frontier Wars that honours the memory of two freedom fighters.Save Lee Point here II A representative of Larrakia People talks at a Naarm rally to raise awareness of Defence Housing Australia's intention to sell off Larrakia land at Lee Point near Darwin to foreign buyers as beach houses - a continuation of dispossession for private commercial interests.The CFMEU Administration Problem here II Emily Foley, vice president of the NTEU La Trobe branch spoke in London at an IWW meeting entitled Union Busting Down Under What the CFMEU Administration Means for Workers' Right in December 2024. 

The supremely talented DJ Plead launches us into a mind warping world of percussive pleasures and dexterous genre bending, with his trademark agile club rhythms and pacy low end palpitations on full display in episode 303! @1djplead Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when planning this mix, and what type of listening environment could you imagine it being easily enjoyed in? A. I actually looked through my rekordbox history from a recent Animalia night I played in Naarm and drew some inspiration from that. When listening back to the mix I can imagine it being played for a semi-casual game of Futsal or something like that. I feel like there are some light-footed tracks in there that would be useful to some nimble futsal players. Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these cuts that resonate with you so much? A. Mata by Nidia & Valentina It's taken off a truly sublime Album that I draw lots of inspiration from. It's simultaneously organic and loose and club-playable, which is a tough one to get right. It's something I'm constantly trying to achieve but they seem to have done it effortlessly. Dotted by Cliques I actually tried to google to see if I've ever put this tune in another guest mix before. I probably have, so I'll apologise for that now. Cliques has always had a big influence on me since I started producing music. They've since stopped producing themselves which is a shame but I always play their old tunes out if I can. RIP Cliques.. Q. One of the things I've been fascinated with in your DJ sets (the Sustain-Release set for example) is your mixing of polyrhythms to seamlessly bridge tempos throughout a set. How did you first get inspired to experiment with this style and what are some of otherwise conflicting genres/sounds that have blended nicely? A. My DJing style is at times an extension of my music production. I think this might be a good example of that. The sustain release transition from 150 to 100 is using a tune that I produced years ago in a 3/4 time signature. I've produced a few tunes over the past few years that are able to do that. It just allows me at times to bounce around to different worlds and stops me from feeling stuck in a tempo-range. I haven't done it so much recently but I'd like to get back into doing it. It can create a really strange feeling for the audience. At Sustain-Release, a lot of the audience were on hallucinogens so it felt appropriate to get trippy in that way. It's harder to pull off in a nightclub environment. I'm no longer sure what the original inspiration for experimenting with this style was. Playing a lot of tunes that have a polyrhythm in them can often make you feel like you have the option to dance at two different tempos.

We were truly honoured to be joined by Harchana today. Her story was nothing short of extraordinary. Having migrated to Australia as a refugee, she sought not just safety, but also the opportunity to rebuild her life. Her journey was a testament to incredible resilience, as she navigated the complexities of displacement and underwent a profound personal transformation.Harchana's past was filled with immense difficulty and trauma, but it didn't define her. Her path to Naarm (Melbourne) marked the beginning of a new chapter—one focused on healing, empowerment, and renewal. She spoke with deep gratitude for the safe and welcoming environment she found in Australia, which became a nurturing ground for her dreams.Today, Harchana stands as a beacon of strength and perseverance, a living example of what it means to overcome the darkest of circumstances. By sharing her story, she has inspired so many, showing that no matter how challenging the past may be, it's possible to create a future filled with hope and possibility. It was a privilege to hear her speak and witness the light she brings to the world. The show was aired in bilingual Tamil and English. Songs Played: Break my soul by Beyonce & Honey DijonLamis Kan by MeystaraSingapenne by Ar Rahman & Sashaa TripathiGreedy by Tate Mcrae Christmas Events Updates:Organisers have announced tickets are running low. Please book in asap!Christmas for the Queer Community : Free Christmas morning breakfast by Queerspace.The Provincial Hotel, 299 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9:00am to 11:30am.Tickets are via Eventbrite.Free Queerspace Breakfast on Christmas Morning Tickets, Wed 25/12/2024 at 9:00 am | EventbriteTraditional Christmas day lunch by Positive Incorporated.Bookings by 20th December are essential. 18+ event.Free alcohol drinks sponsored by Sircuit Club. Book by messaging via email posattitude13@hotmail.com , or messaging them via their FaceBook page, https://www.facebook.com/positiveattitude13 Upcoming Community Project Updates:Forcibly displaced people network (FDPN) Forcibly displaced people network (FDPN) is a not-for-profit organisation, run by and for queer people of displacements background.They are looking for abstract and scholarship submissions for their annual queer displacement conference.Held in Naarm in September 2025, the focus is Asia Pacific, the FDPN explores complex issues within the region within the region that lead to displacement for queer people, and explores the struggles people face when being displacedAbstract submission is due by 09.01.2025For further information please visit the FDPN website:Forcibly Displaced People Network Organisations to reach out during Christmas and New Year break:Domestic ViolenceSafe Steps24 hours help and support with family and domestic violence for women and children survivors.Phone: 1800 015 188Housing VictoriaDirect you to local access point if need of immediate accommodation because of domestic violence.Monday-Friday Hours : 5.00 pm to 9.00amWeekends and Public Holidays: Always 24 hoursPhone: 1800 825 955Telehealth ServicesVictorian Virtual Emergency Department24/7 online and phone health servicesWebsite: vved.org.au/patients/Phone: 03 94859070Mental Health ServicesLifeline Services24/7 confidential crisis and suicide counselling Phone: 13 11 14Suicide Callback ServicesPhone: 1300 659 467Emergency ReliefWebsite: askizzy.org.auHomeless SupportSt Kilda Crisis CentreImmediate accommodation needsLocation: 29 Grey Street, St. Kilda , Vic 3182Phone: 03 9536 777724/7 phone services: 1800 627 727 

This week, we’re playing stories from our 24 hour radio challenge, in which producers are tasked with creating audio stories from scratch in a day! This year we had people participating in Sydney here at fbi but also down in Naarm and even overseas as far as Italy and the UK. 1 - Cristina Marras takes us into a recurring dream. 2 - Keyari Page constructs a radio drama about the road to perfection. 3 - You know when you keep texting someone but they just..don’t reply? Linda Gao, B Fung Ling and Kaspar Visser weave a tale through voice notes about a secret and a lie wrapped up in sushi. 4 - Finally, Jac Hope delves into an underground community that subverts expectations. Congratulations to all of the makers who took part. We’ll be playing more stories from our 24 hour radio race in upcoming episodes. Can’t wait? Come hang out with us early for an online listening party on 11 December at 8am Eastern Standard time. You can register via the humanitix link here. And you can always support the show by hitting subscribe or follow if you're listening to the podcast, or tuning in to your weekly broadcast on fbi radio at 9.30 am on Sunday or the Community Radio Network. All The Best Credits Executive Producer Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer Mel Bakewell Host Madhuraa Prakash Episode Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Image credit: Lindsey VassalloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate from Brisbane rock band, FFMB, joins us on the pod this week down at Gum Bar in Naarm! We chat about each other's algos, finding your look, DIY production ethos, songwriting hacks, boogie boarding, and we get into the nitty gritty of whether rock ‘n' roll is cool or not.Shout outs @fullflowermoonband, and cheers @younghenrys for supporting the pod.FREE PALESTINEWatch the video for this pod and 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 KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa Sam

"Queering the Air" on 3CR recently aired an insightful episode with our lovely guest, the gorgeous Kavitha Sivasamy, a beautiful yet powerful lawyer with a big heart who advocates for the LGBTIQA+ and CALD communities.Kavitha is a proud transgender woman of colour of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. She had been working as a lawyer for five years and in the legal sector for nearly nine years, with extensive experience in the community and not-for-profit sectors. Her work focused particularly on family violence, refugee law, asylum seeker experiences, LGBTIQA+ justice (especially the rights and freedoms of trans and gender-diverse people), and trauma-informed communication.We spoke with Kavitha up close and personal, delving into her life, her journey as a transwoman of colour and the impact of her work. In this special episode, we also discussed the significance of the 16 Days of Activism, in line with the global campaign to say no to gender-based violence. Kavitha shared her insights on how gender violence intersects with the experiences of trans and gender-diverse people, as well as how she continues to advocate for a safer, more inclusive society.Kavitha had recently moved to Melbourne from Canberra to launch and run a new program called Justice Q at the South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS). Justice Q provides free legal advice and assistance to LGBTIQA+ people, with a special focus on the Casey, Cardinia, and Greater Dandenong regions, as well as the southeast corridor of Greater Metropolitan Melbourne. Prior to this, Kavitha had worked at Legal Aid ACT, Canberra Community Law, Slater and Gordon, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, and Playfair Visa and Migration Services, in addition to volunteering at numerous community legal centres while completing her studies at the University of Sydney.Outside of work, Kavitha loved spending time with her puppy and friends. She was also passionate about artistic and creative pursuits, having been a performer in Canberra before moving to Naarm. Earlier this year, she played a lead role in Bring It On: The Musical with the Canberra Philharmonic Society. Resources:101 on 16 Days of Activism (Quick guide to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence | Respect Victoria)Healthy Relationship: https://www.transfemme.com.au/Song aired on today's podcast:Music by MadonnaEnjay Enjaami by Dhee ft Arivu and Santhosh NarayanGreedy by Tate McRae 

This episode of Queering The Air features a segment that Sasja Sÿdek is particularly excited about, joined by co-host Madison Moffat. As a co-founder of Trans Sisters United, Sasja passionately advocates for the importance of SISTERHOOD. This episode was strongly inspired by a recent event honoring Mama Gayzha, a cherished transgender icon from Naarm/Melbourne who sadly passed away, leaving the transgender and queer community in shock and seeking closure. Originally from the Philippines, Mama Gayzha had lived in Naarm for several years and was widely recognised for founding the Miss Gay and Miss Trans International Australia pageants, which she began hosting in the 2010s.Mama Amao, our beloved trans elder and leader, reached out to Sasja right after hearing about Mama Gayzha's passing, expressing her wish to support the community during this difficult time. Sasja contacted Rebeckah Loveday for permission from the Filipino trans community to organise a memorial for Mama Gayzha. After receiving approval, Mama Amao used her platform to seek support from various organisations. Together, Sasja, Mama Amao, Rebeckah, and Dee initiated a beautiful and respectful event. Although Mama Amao may not have known Mama Gayzha personally, she recognises the significant impact Mama Gayzha had on Filipino transgender women in Naarm and others from diverse backgrounds. Mama Amao embodies true leadership by advocating for trans women and the power of sisterhood. She will join Sasja in the studio to share insights on finding strength in sisterhood.Amao Leota Lu is a proud Samoan Fa'afafine and an Indigenous Pasifika trans woman of colour. She is a trans community advocate and consultant. Her work spans over thirty years in the fields of education, health, the arts and radio. For twenty of those years Amao has been actively involved in LGBTIQA+ community affairs both locally and internationally. She advocates strongly for both her trans women and queer people of colour communities and is best known for her community role as Auntie.

Swedish punks, Viagra Boys, stop in for a shat while on tour in Naarm this week. We talk about what they've been up to on their days off over the last few days, where they are at with their upcoming new album, how to master the art of tongue-in-cheek, being cbf playing long-ass sets, Sebastian's recent cover on a fly fishing magazine, finding a balance with touring and home life, the state of the world, and we end the pod on a beautiful piece of Piano music played and composed by Elias. Shout outs @murphysthlm @eli.jungan and cheers @younghenrys for supporting the pod.FREE PALESTINEWatch the video for this pod and 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 KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa Sam

Some exciting scenes were anticipated by the audience at the premiere of the First Nations circus show “In Place”, by Na Djinang Circus in Naarm, Melbourne. - Beberapa adegan menarik dinantikan oleh penonton dalam tayang perdana pertunjukan sirkus First Nations "In Place", oleh Na Djinang Circus di Naarm, Melbourne.

Nâng, lặn, tách và nhào lộn - đó là một số cảnh thú vị mà khán giả có thể mong đợi trong buổi biểu diễn xiếc mới của Người bản xứ đầu tiên sắp ra mắt tại Naarm, Melbourne. "In Place" của Rạp xiếc Na Djinang sẽ khai mạc vào tuần tới trong Lễ hội Fringe hiện đang diễn ra tại Melbourne.

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!We kick off our 2024 Audio New Play Festival with an interview with the playwright of our first Audio Play, Making Dinner by Frazer Shepherdson. Frazer Shepherdson is an actor, writer and professional nerd based in Naarm, Melbourne. He is deeply passionate about telling stories through the medium of play and improvisation, and is the host of award-winning podcast; The Dirty Twenty Podcast.7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron CalafatoAward-winning storyteller Aaron Calafato uses 7-minute story vignettes to share his...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Join Michelle as she talks with prize-winning author Katerina Gibson about her new novel The Temperature. Katerina Gibson (1994) is a writer and bookseller living in Naarm. Her debut collection Women I Know won the 2023 Christina Stead Prize for Fiction, the Steele Rudd Award, and was shortlisted for the Glenda Adams Prize for New Writing. Her stories have appeared in HEAT, Granta, Overland, The Griffith Review, the Lifted Brow, Meanjin, and New Australian Fiction, among other places. Her story ‘Fertile Soil' was the Pacific region winner of the 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and was later translated into Italian. Katerina was named SMH 2023 Best Young Australian Novelist. Her debut novel The Temperature is forthcoming with Scribner in September 2024. Katerina is represented by Caitlan Cooper-Trent at Curtis Brown: caitlan@curtisbrown.com.au https://www.katerinagibson.com/

Sam and Kate from our favourite Naarm post punk outfit, Bitumen, are back on the pod. They've got a new album in the works, so we chat a bunch about how that's going, how Rick Rubin  actually could be full of shit, thinking less, Elton John's creative process, how cool swearing in songs songs is, and how magik is real. Shout outs @bitumen.bitumen, and cheers @younghenrys for supporting the pod.Watch the video for this pod and 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 KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa Sam

This week on All The Best, a feature length audio-documentary about Matildas Mania. Please note this story contains some swears!   The Matildas Express The Matildas Express is a journey to the historic semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2023, and how our women's football team inspired the nation.  One year ago, on a cold winter night, Australian sports witnessed a historic moment. The Matildas, playing on home soil, defeated France in a nail-biting penalty shootout, earning their spot in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup. This was not only Australia's best run at any World Cup but also a defining moment for women's football in the country. The nation erupted in joy, and the Matildas became national icons, capturing the hearts of millions and solidifying Australia's passion for football.   It takes a team to play football, and it no doubt takes a team to create an audio documentary… Produced by Kaspar Visser - @kaspar.visser Audio Engineer Roy Hayoon - @iloveroyki Supervising Producer - Shelby Traynor With special thanks to Mel, Eric, David, Drew and Beattie Goad. Featuring music by Blue Dot sessions and Podington Bear. Image Credit: Kaspar Visser   This piece was recorded from Wurundjeri to Gadigal lands and pays respect to all the indigenous communities along the journey from Naarm to Warrane.   All The Best Credits Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Host: Madhuraa Prakash  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.