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This episode of Socially Democratic discusses the 2026 Federal Budget — Jim Chalmers' most ambitious yet — with Emma Dawson, Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, and economist Adam Triggs, Partner at Mandala. Is this really the most significant tax reform package in a quarter of a century? Stephen, Emma, and Adam think so. Here's why.

In this topical, fully-loaded episode of Socially Democratic , Stephen, Todd, and Lissie convene to answer our most pressing Mailbag questions - and add a few thoughts of their own. Our listeners asked:

ANU Institute for Space Associate Director Dr Kate Ferguson - NASA prepares mission back to the moon with Aussies helping Adelaide artist Carla Grace - South Aussie artist's work being auctioned off at Sotheby's in New York 7News reporter Cassie Zervos - Dezi Freeman shot dead by Vicpol yesterday National Film and Sound Archive curator Simon Smith - 2026 Sounds of Australia announced State Library Associate Director for Public Libraries Hanlie Erasmus - libraries are fun and free Australian Financial Review Political Editor Phil Coorey Trial by Jury Breaking at 8 - Premier Peter Malinauskas South Australian Museum Director Dr Samantha Hamilton - the Museum is fun & free! Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey - SA win back to back Sheffield ShieldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CONTENT WARNING: This Episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died and graphic discussion of deaths in custody and racial profiling. Today on the show Marisa interviewed Dr Vicki Sentas, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and Justice at UNSW Sydney. Marisa invited Vicki on the show to alert listeners about a landmark class action highlighting horrors of strip searches, and hear an overview of what has happened to date. Following a class action led by leading law firm Slater and Gordon and Redfern Legal Centre, a judgment was handed down in the Supreme Court of NSW which awarded significant damages to the lead plaintiff, Raya Meredith, for an unlawful strip search undertaken by NSW Police at the Splendour in the Grass Festival in 2018. After that, Marisa interviewed Cath Strong from the Defend Dissent Coalition who also did some brilliant MCing at last Tuesday's rally at Parliament House which had a number of speakers discussing new police powers. Cath joined Marisa to give a report back and talk about the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill, focusing on draconian anti-protest laws the Allan Government has been proposing. Finally, Marisa interviewed Dr Tamar Hopkins: Expert on racial profiling data, and Founder Centre Against Racial Profiling. She discussed findings, based on an analysis of Victoria Police's own 2024 data, revealing that Aboriginal people are now 15 times more likely to be searched and 10 times more likely to have force used against them than white people. Racialised communities are subjected to over-policing that frequently escalates into police violence.

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.  

Nevena and Osman talk to Dechlan Brennan, a freelance writer advocating for mental health and welfare reforms in Australia. Originally from Perth, Dechlan is now based in Melbourne and studying... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 28th June, 2025: Dechlan Brennan, National Indigenous Times, Massive VicPol Payouts for Civil Rights Abuses appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This special Doin' Time program is a dedication and tribute to the much loved and honourable Uncle Ray Jackson, born 27 March, 1941 and died on April 23 2015. He was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people, and much more. Our first Tribute to Ray is Joseph Pugliese longtime activist and much loved guest on Doin Time, and close friend of Uncle Ray Jackson.  We will hear from his loved ones throughout the show.We will also interview Carolyn Jackson daughter of Uncle Ray. She has been a much loved part of the show since 2015 when her father passed away. Ray is missed by Carolyn, and her beautiful family.Lastly, we will bring you an interview with Rob from Monday Breakfast. On Saturday the 26th of April around 450 activists attended a counterprotest in the name of trans liberation. The action was countering the reactionary 'WOMEN WILL SPEAK' rally, organised by TERFs and white nationalists. A similar event held last year by the Women's Action Group, an organisation dedicated to spouting transphobia, was attended by members of the National Socialist Network. A group of trans and queer people, antifascists, and other allies disrupted Saturday's action by making noise and dancing to music in numbers vastly higher than that of the transphobic rally. Police set up a designated area during the day and used these powers to force activists, many of whom are disabled, to remove their masks before searching them with a wand. VicPol later used brutal force against protestors who were chanting about Victoria Police's murder of Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray two weeks ago.  Doin' Time spoke to Rob Harrison, a proud non-binary, transgender and queer person, who attended the rally and witnessed the police violence. They are a co-host of the Monday Breakfast show at 3CR Community Radio. I invited Rob on to the show today because Uncle Ray was very committed to fighting police powers, and always stood in solidarity with our trans siblings. Rob gave an eyewitness account of the rally, and the police brutality. 

The year was 2012. A young Benita Kolovos arrives at her high school literature class to find a print-out on her desk. It's the Julia Gillard misogyny speech. When it comes to riveting moments in Australian media, Gillard's speech has few peers. It was raw, honest, and reached millions of Australian women who were fed up with double standards in the workplace, and in life. But one speech can't fix everything. Year after year, when International Women's Day rolls around, we have a special opportunity to reflect on where we are and how far we've come in the last twelve months.Inspired by the power of Gillard's speech, Benita pursued politics in journalism. At the same time, Maddy Harradence, a Registered Nurse, started a long meaningful career in her union, and Rebecca Thistleton forged a path in policy and media. These three visionary women come together for our annual 2025 IWD episode for a wide ranging conversation on politics, health, media, and sport. Women's issues impact everyone - this is not one to miss. CHAPTERS:00:00 Open01:58 Introduction07:38 Women in Politics10:36 Women's Healthcare21:52 Wages and Conditions29:55 Activity Test31:46 Family Violence44:00 Women in the Media53:56 Communicating to Younger Constituents01:07:04 Reasons for Optimism & Path ForwardThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au Support the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

On a cloudy day in Melbourne's West, campaign workers in clashing t-shirts formed lines outside of schools and community centres. Residents, who often suffer from congested roads, this time navigated foot traffic on their way to the voting booth. February 8th, 2025 was the day of the Werribee by-election. It came after long-serving Labor MP, Tim Pallas announced his retirement - kicking off Labor's first real pressure test of the year. Stephen Donnelly sits down with seasoned pollster and campaign researcher, John Armitage, for a spirited discussion about why the Werribee by-election matters, and what Labor can learn from this moment as they rise to meet the challenges of 2025.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction04:33 Werribee By-Election Overview16:23 The Liberal Strategy23:56 Lessons for Labor36:31 The Western Front47:21 Prahan52:36 Wrap UpThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au Support the showNew episodes out every Friday.If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.

Madison Moffat & Sasja Sydek introducing their new collective, Trans Justice Alliance Victoria, and their urgent public letter of demand to VicPol to stop attending Midsumma Festival.You can listen to Madison and Sasja on Queering The Air on 3CR every Sunday from 3-4pm, or head to 3cr.org.au/queeringtheair for all their previous episodes. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker & Samantha Floreani on Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism: We listen to an episode of Women on the Line that was first aired in 2022 named Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism which was conducted by Priya Kunjan . This episode is ever relevant in the era of chat gpt. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker is a Nyungar technologist and digital rights activist who serves on the board of Electronic Frontiers Australia. Samantha Floreani is a digital rights activist and writer living on unceded Wurundjeri land.  You can listen to the full talk here: https://www.3cr.org.au/womenontheline/episode/digital-rights-under-surveillance-capitalism   Bree Ahrens from Environmental Centre NT speaking about the effects of Fracking in the Betaloo Basin. You can learn more about ECNT's work here : https://www.ecnt.org.au/  Songs:Gotta be strong by Warumpi BandPrembeshwa by Trio MioRedfern Girl by Glen Skuthorpe

VicPol & the Palestine Rally here II Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Councillor and Socialist, joins us to discuss the VicPol aggression toward the Pro-Palestinian Rallies with particular targeting of the weekly Sunday 12pm rally outside the State Library.Palestine in Schools Rally here II earlier this year when teachers at Victorian Schools were told not to bring politics into schools, especially opinions about the genocide taking place in Gaza, they launched a booklet of support materials for teaching what was happening in Palestine outside the Education Office in Treasury Place resources.This is the Week  here II Kevin Heally gives the definitive analysis of the Dutton nuclear solution.COTI No 7 here II Ralph Edward's Creatures of the Industry, which interviews the movers and shakers and members of the construction industry unions of yesteryear, is now in its 7th season. Oh how time flies when you are having fun. This episode covers a chat with BLF's last National and South Australian Secretary Ron Owens. Essential listening.Dr Gondarra OAM Passes here II the Martin Luther King/ Ghandi like figure of Indigenous relations in Australia Dr Gondarra AOM passed from this life peacefully on 18 June. He has left a message that all Australians should heed in his collaboration with Sinem Saban in their film Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land to host a screening info. We speak with Sinem Saban. The image of Dr Gondarra is permitted but his first name can not be used.

Victoria Police Therese Fitzgerald responds to the concerning youth crime crisis that Australia is currently facing.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muayadi Ali @ Palm Sunday Rally here II Muayadi Ali gave an impassioned speech calling for support for Palestine at the Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally.Vashti Fox @ Marxism 2024 here II Vashti Fox gave the speech of the day at the first day of Marxism 2024 entitled Against Colonialism, Empire and Caital full speech hereVicPol & Explosive Weapon Use here II We speak with Anthony Kelly, from MALS, about the VicPol use of explosive weapons at the Web Dock picket on March 22.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Threat to Live Music Venues here II Yarra Councillor Steve Jolly alerts us to the threat to live music venues posed by astronomical hikes in public liability insurance.Quaker Statement for Peace here II At the Palm Sunday Rally they had Interfaith statements calling for peace.We play the Qaker statement from the day featuring the music of the Tarab Ensemble. Tarab Ensemble has a benefit for Palestine on April 10th @ Brunswick Ballroom tickets

Rachel Jarry graced the WNBL for over a decade, claiming championships with the Bulleen Boomers and Southside Flyers. A WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx in 2013, Rachel also represented Australia at the London and Rio Olympics, earning bronze medals. Amidst a stellar career, she joined Victoria Police Academy in 2019, currently on secondment to a Detective Unit. Deanne Butler is considered a serious trailblazer for women's basketball. Deanne made history with the first WNBL Championship-winning AIS team and went on to a stellar 13-year WNBL career, DeAnne's impact is undeniable (251 games, earning Life Membership). Balancing full-time shift work at VicPol with a thriving basketball career, she represented the Opals in 2005, for China tours and FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Post-retirement, she ventured into coaching, achieving success in various leagues and even securing a FIBA Scout role at the Tokyo Olympics and the Women's World Cup in Sydney. This episode is brought to you by Victoria Police. Search police careers to find out more. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport 

David Hood, a 78er who marched and was arrested in the original Mardi Gras, shares his experiences of the infamous day in queer history, and reflects on the meaning of pride. Find out more on the first Mardi Gras. Frank Gafa, a queer Aboriginal unionist, speaks on the No Police at Pride campaign, the lack of engagement from VicPol in LGBTQI+ community issues, and a new community led pride happening next year. Find out more on No Police in Pride, and sign the petition here. Follow the campaign on Instagram @no_police_at_pride  Songs:Etude Op.1/9 in A Flat -- classical piano piece played by David HoodRĀIN by Samuel GaskinNightmare by Mani Blü

2ND SUMMER SEASON SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST PROGRAMPalestine Solidarity Katoomba here & Sydney 17th Dec here II Antony Lowenstein talked to a Palestine Solidarity Crowd in Katoomba and we hear some words from the Sydney rally.recordings thanks to Vivien Langford.Vicpol shaggy dog tale of arrest here II Simon Hunt relates how he and his partner were targeted by Vicpol for waving a free Julian Assauge flage too close to the MCG on Grand Final Day.a chat with Filmmaker Robert Connolly here II Robert Connoly, film director, talks to us about his film Blueblack and other things in general just before going to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2023.Fiona Scott Norman @ Green Left Comedy Debate 2023 here II We hear from comedian Fiona Scott Norman who did a set at this year's Green Left Comedy Debate mced by Tom Ballard which asked should we welcome our new AI overlords.Awful AUKUS Arthur Rorris Reports here II In Sept 2023, South Coast Labour Council Secretary Arthur Rorris was in town and gave a talk about AUKUS the nuclear subs deal between Australia and the Americans. The horrible ramifications of the deal has been some what pushed from centre stage by the the extremely horrible events in Palestine. However today we revisit the issues for the South Coast and Australia generally of the AUKUS deal.

Editors note: fairly big trigger warning for anyone who might find discussions about CSA either triggering or just a bit much. It's an important conversation to be had but we understand if some of you just want to nope out of this one. If any of the content in today's program raises any issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 3646.------------------------------------The CRP podcast returns to True Crime as Jack outlines his investigations into the Ballarat Diocese and how offending priests were moved out and their scandalous behavior covered up. This is the sequel to Unholy Trinity where VicPol conspired with the Catholic Church in 1972 to protect an outrageous paedophile priest from being charged. More than 20 years later, they were up to it again as the Ballarat Diocese sought to remove 'embarrassing' priests from the Church and let them loose on unsuspecting communities. For more on Paul David Ryan and Ballarat - we also looked at him in Episode 37.

VicPol & the protest that wasn't here II Simon Hunt's account of police action outside the MCG on Grand Final Day as they put the Victorian anti-protest laws into action - the problem was there was no demonstration just two people walking past with flags.Lydia Thorpe Media Conference after Nazi Slur here II Senator Lidia Thorpe responses to on-line Nazi threats against her at a media conference outside the Exhibition Gardens on Thursday 5th Oct.Refugee Snap Action Home Affairs here II Refugee Action Collective speaking out against on-going cruel treatment of refugees by the Australian Home Affairs Department.Wikileaks 17th Birthday here II Tuesday 3th Oct was the 17th birthday of Wikileaks and supporters of Julian Assange set up outside the ABC, the US Consulate and the UK Consulate to remind people of this important date.This is the week here II Kevin Healy runs through the week with satire.VCA MelbUni Strike Rally here II Rousing speeches from the striking VCA workers as part of the week long strike at University of Melbourne by NTEU members.

Mark Thomas is a down to earth, honest and unusually frank Policeman of over 2 decades.In this episode Mark talks openly about his battle with PTSI but the difference with Mark is he is a still a serving/current Vicpol member. Mark was able to recover enough from his PTSI to be able to RTW but much of that was because of the unwavering support of his supervisors. His immediate supervisor understood more than many about how to deal with a member trying to manage psychological injuries, and the difference that has made in Mark's recovery is to be honest, incredible. This is Marks story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*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. Inner Melbourne Community Legal recently released a report entitled Policing COVID-19 in Victoria: exploring the impact of perceived race in the issuing of COVID-19 related fines during 2020 - first up on today's show, Marisa speaks with lead researcher on the project, Dr Tamar Hopkins, about evidence of racial profiling by Victoria Police against people of African/Middle Eastern appearance during the lockdown, and also of First Nations people in an analysis of COVID fines data. Later, Marisa speaks with Renuga Inpakumar, young Tamil Eelam activist with the Tamil Refugee Council, who are urging Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to stop the deportation of Dixtan Arulruban and grant the young Tamil man a Permanent Visa. To quote their latest media release: Dixtan was just 13 years old when his father was murdered in the 2009 Mullivaikkal genocide in Sri Lanka. He is currently in detention in Australia. Last up on the show, Marisa interviews Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, Kieran Stewart-Assheton, about the BPU's progressive NO campaign in regards to the Voice to Parliament, alternative initiatives and also about their demands and recommendations to achieve true change for Mob in this country. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.

Dave Evans was a member of Victoria Police for 23 years until you guessed it, he was ill-health retired due to what Dave would prefer to call ‘a psychological injury' Dave left Policing because he realised VicPol's values and morals didn't align with his own. The impact of requiring a victim to explain the most intimate, often humiliating and embarrassing details of lets say a sexual offence in a statement took its toll on Dave as he was the one who had to pick up the victim's broken pieces.This is Dave's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Evans was a member of Victoria Police for 23 years until you guessed it, he was ill-health retired due to what Dave would prefer to call ‘a psychological injury' Dave left Policing because he realised VicPol's values and morals didn't align with his own. The impact of requiring a victim to explain the most intimate, often humiliating & embarrassing details of lets say a sexual offence in a statement took its toll on Dave as he was the one who had to pick up the victim's broken pieces.This is Dave's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Thomas is a down to earth, honest and unusually frank Policeman of over 2 decades.In this episode Mark talks openly about his battle with PTSI but the difference with Mark is he is a still a serving/current Vicpol member. Mark was able to recover enough from his PTSI to be able to RTW but much of that was because of the unwavering support of his supervisors. His immediate supervisor understood more than many about how to deal with a member trying to manage psychological injuries, and the difference that has made in Mark's recovery is to be honest, incredible. This is Marks story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I haven't left y'all, just been a tad busy with other things.In this episode:I give an update on the VCAT matters, and when the important dates are.Counter some of the deliberate vegan disinformation out there.Talk about the RBA, and how they have been setup by the First Ministers, and Prime Minister of Australia.Ask why VicPol haven't used the Fortification Removal Act to shut down bikie groups, yet want to ban patches and colours.And more...Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estateYou can find my public key on keys.openpgp.org

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...Violence against VicPol (Herald-Sun)IBAC: CIRT's use of force increasing (Herald-Sun)VicPol have a go at the NSC (Herald-Sun)NSC's article criticising VicPol LRD (NSC)Firies have a go at Andrews (Herald-Sun)AnAl drops $1.4bn worth of funding for Victoria's hospitals (Herald-Sun)Steve Price says we should vote for Andrews (Herald-Sun)Wu-Flu scaremongering starts again (Herald-Sun, Daily Mail)Disney + snatches Dr Who from the ABC (Daily Mail)Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estateYou can find my public key on keys.openpgp.org

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...Puff piece on Shane Patton (Herald-Sun)BLM Demands (blacklivesmatter.com)Libs plan for $2.00 public transport fares (Herald-Sun)Mickleham detention centre closing (DailyMail)Victoria's childbirth rate falling (Herald-Sun)23yo euthanised in Belgium (DailyMail)Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estate

In this episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast, Cameron talks about the following...* Speed and red light cameras are about revenue raising, not road safety (Herald-Sun)* VicPol oversteps their authority again, this time with bikies (Herald-Sun)* WA police can stop people having a firearms licence based on nothing more than a suspicion (Daily Mail)* Swinburne Uni shows who they support politically (Herald-Sun)* Andrews regime is told to hand over documents, again. (Herald-Sun)November's general election in Victoria is one of the most important of our lifetime.We either embolden the uniparty or we send them a message that they are no longer relevant.To do this, we need to get the Australian Federation Party registered in Victoria.You can help with this by becoming a member via this link.

On this episode of the Fifth Estate Podcast, I talk about the following.Victoria Police times are increasing for high-priority call outs, sometimes up to an hour.Time for Victorians to wake up from the dream that the State will protect us.What we need to do is be our own first responder, and bring in castle doctrine.3AW interviewThere is a sperm shortage in Victoria.Article from The AgeTime to join the Australian Federation Party and make a difference in November.Link to become a member.

Helen, a former NSW police officer, suffered a traumatic event that triggered PTSD. Through Emerge & See, an independently supported charity, she began the path to recovery.

Natalie is the CEO of partnerSPEAK, an admirable organisation that provides support in unthinkable circumstances.

Kira Olney and The Mornington MonsterAside from working at Victoria Police, Narelle and Kira share something else in common: they both worked on the horrific case of the Mornington Monster, aka John Sharpe. Sharpe killed his wife and child and Narelle and Kira's paths would cross during the investigation to convict the killer. Here they talk through the emotional journey they both made on the path to finding justice.

What we know about undercover cops usually comes from Hollywood, but Keith Banks lived the life of an undercover cop in Queensland for most of his career. His stories are unbelievableGoing underground as a cop sounds like an exciting proposition for a young recruit still learning the ropes, and for Keith Banks that's exactly what it was. He would soon be immersed in the seedy side of criminal life, where he would assume the identity of a drug dealer with the aim of bringing down the cartels flooding the streets with narcotics. But the job would come at the cost of Keith's mental wellbeing.

Pip and Narelle's paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip's stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide.

Pip and Narelle's paths crossed many years ago in a court case they won against Pip's stepfather.Please note: this podcast covers content that may be triggering, including child abuse, pregnancy termination, and suicide.

In 1999, Peter was involved in a 19-hour-long siege in Victoria. He would earn Victoria Police's highest bravery award for his actions on that day.

In 1999, Peter was involved in a 19-hour-long siege in Victoria. He would earn Victoria Police's highest bravery award for his actions on that day.

Keith Banks joined the force at the tender age of 16 and spent time as an undercover and tactical cop, working under conditions impossible to comprehend. But these experiences had a consequence.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

When Georgia returned home to find the house ransacked and her husband missing, she had no idea what she was about to discover.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Experiencing a tragic and heartbreaking death in the family led Marg to form a support network and help others in a similar position.

Narelle's guest today has been a teacher, a detective with VicPol and is now a member of Parliament.Please note: This podcast was recorded at Parliament House in Melbourne during a rare gap in Stuart's day. There are some unavoidable bells at the very beginning of the podcast that may detract from the audio.

Jane joins Narelle once again to talk about her son Zac's return from prison, the challenges that life now presents, and Zac's mission of redemption.

Jane has worn many hats in her career, including time as a forensic photographer and a paramedic.Content warning: Suicide and photography of the deceased are discussed in this podcast, so it will not be suitable for everyone.

Jane has worn many hats in her career, including time as a forensic photographer and a paramedic. Content warning: Suicide and photography of the deceased are discussed in this podcast, so it will not be suitable for everyone.

Happy birthday to us! We turned 1 on Sunday and it's been a great year. We've been very lucky to have a wonderful listener base and no end of content to cover. We love you all for being part of our infancy and hope we grow old and weird together. It's been a great run. This week in the news we have the ACT putting unvaccinated pollies in quarantine which means we have Craig Kelly bouncing the ball again and Pauline issuing a cease and explain notice to the chief minister of the territory. In the US we have yet another mad antivaxxer murdering his family because of some bullshit he read on the internet and a 100 year old nazi who is going to serve the shortest life sentence in history - but is rightly being held to account for being a bit of a murderous jerk. Just a bit. We look at rogue VicPol desk jockey Krystle Mitchell who seems to be a little more than just an annoyed walloper and Joel exhaustively covers the lawsuits this week with the joint case between AFL and G&B awaiting a judgement. Big week in the courts and a big week for Buckley and Maatouk who are duking it out on social media, and about to go into a defo case. Or so Mr. 'can't file a summons' Maatouk says! Pete has a big week and gives me a terrible sense of dread. Just another week in Pete Evans! Enjoy!