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Headlines here II- Massive stop work in Italy in support of Palestine goes further with widesweeping demands for system change.- The Nauru deal to park refugees- Federal Labor's new Environment Bill- Reflections on the side stepping of parliamentary process to get bills through both houses- The passing of the bill to allow Ministers and Police to cut Centrelink to those accused of violent &/ sexual crimes. - Victorian Government passes raft of laws which put democracy and good governance in question: expansion of police powers, reduction in oversight of disability sector despite royal commissions recommendations.Voice 4 Palestine here II It is getting colder in Gaza and we hear two voices from Sydney's most recent rally which puts the struggle for Palestine and it's people in clear perspective. Voices collected by Vivien Langford - #3crClimate Action ShowRising Tide here II Zane from 3cr Green Left joins us from the Rising Tide Camp in Newcastle before the action to stop work at the World's Largest Coal Port. Thousands have turned up to be part of People's Blockade.25 years Refugee Resistance Exhibition here II Refugee Action Collective (RAC) member Tom Fiebig invites us to the 25 Years of Refugee Resistance Exhibition being held at Mamma Chen's, Footscray & remind us of the Anti-racist rally on Sunday 11:30am.Stock Exchange Threat to Living Standards & Nature here II Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics outlines need for working people to understand the effects of the Stock Exchange to undermine living standards and the planet we live on.

The concept of success and excellence is fraught with tension between communities within Australia. For non-Indigenous Australians, excellence is almost exclusively an economic concept, founded on stolen and inherited resources and privilege. While for Indigenous people, aspiring to this definition of excellence can involve assimilation and the abandonment of culture and values. With the equality gap widening, the stakes for Indigenous Australians to succeed is higher than ever. Wiradjuri man and academic, Todd Fernando argues we need to forge new narratives to identify achievement. As a growing middle class of Indigenous Australians experience the power of excellence, Fernando raises a critical question: Are we ready to accept it?   Todd Fernando, a descendant of the Kalarie Peoples of the Wiradjuri Nation, identifies as queer and uses he/him pronouns. He holds a PhD in Medical Anthropology from The University of Melbourne and is a global expert in intersectional policy reform across government, private, and public sectors. Recently appointed to the Federal Government's Rapid Review into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Best Practice Prevention Approaches, Todd has an extensive background as thought leader. As the former Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, he spearheaded the development and implementation of the Victorian Government's LGBTIQA+ Strategy. Currently, Todd is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Sophie Ellis from Youthlaw talks about the Victorian government's proposal for children (14 years and over) committing certain crimes to be given adult jail sentences. The Bill is set to go to Parliament by the end of the year even though the legislation hasn't been drafted yet.As Sophie explains, the proposal doesn't address the reasons for children offending in the first place, and it doesn't offer the support and alternative programs that children and young people need to prevent future offending.The Bill is not backed by evidence about what works with young people whose brains are still developing, and would expand the expensive false solution of incarceration. Importantly, in the long run it would make the community less safe, while inflicting violence on children themselves. Certainly, this would be in violation of Victoria's and Australia's human rights commitments and would amplify race-based discrimination in the justice system, including against children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.MEDIA RELEASESYouthlawVictorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS)ActionFind your local state member. Tell them not to introduce this Bill.Racial profiling datahttps://www.racialprofilingresearch.org/

Joining us on the show first of all we had Monique Huley Associate Legal Director and Sohini Mehta Senior Lawyer from the Human Rights law centre, who discussed the proposed Adult Time for Violent Crime Bill and how this undermines Victoria's human rights obligations both under international law and Victoria's own Charter of Human Rights — which provides that children should be treated in an age-appropriate way.  Then, Marisa interviewed Karen Fletcher CEO of flat out which is an independent, not for profit, community-based organisation that aims to prevent women and trans and gender-diverse people from entering and returning to prison. Karen gave an update on the recent Housing that was organised, and also speaked about the work of Flat out, focusing on criminalised women. Every woman, trans and gender diverse person deserves to live a life free from trauma, injustice and violencelence. Finally, Marisa interviewed Lee Carnie ceo from Zerthlaw who gave some more background about the Victorian Government's proposed overhaul of the youth justice system, describing it as rushed, punitive, and dangerously out of step with evidence-based approaches to reducing youth crime.

7:15 AM // Jay Underwood is the music manager and community connector behind Liberate. A grassroots initiative uplifing indie and emerging creatives across the Naarm music community. They joined us on 3CR Breakfast  to discuss the upcoming fundraising event for Switchboard, a community based not for profit organisation that provides a peer driven, support service for LGBTIQA+ communities and their allies, friends, support workers and families. 7:30 AM // Juliet Lamont is a documentary filmmaker and a frontline activist for all of the intersectional struggles for justice and equality - Indigenous sovereignty, climate, human rights, native forests and Palestine. She was recently on the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver aid in an attempt to break the illegal siege on Gaza. Juliet joined us on the program to discuss the IOF's use of F-35 jets and the parts of these weapons are being produced at Ferra Engineering in Brisbane.  7:45 AM // Sophie Ellis is the manager of the criminal law practice at YouthLaw and has been practising law for over a decade. YouthLaw is a state wide community legal service helping children and young people under 24 with a range of legal problems, including summary crime, family violence, fines and debts. Sophie joins us on the program this morning to discuss the Victorian Government's proposed Adult Time for Violent Crime Bill and how these laws will harm young people in Victoria. 8:00 AM // We spoke with the co-curators of upcoming exhibition Rest in Power, Jess Hutchison, Programming Coordinator at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre and Zahra O'Dea, an artist with a social engaged practice. The exhibition, which opens next Tuesday 25 November, will bring together art, activism and examine on gendered violence in the community, in a reflection on last year's RMIT grad show, which protested the deaths of 85 women in 2024. Jess and Zahra join us to discuss the context of the exhibition, the role of art in protest, and the importance of narrative in discussing violence against women. 8:15 AM // Cath, an activist and organiser for Defend Dissent Coalition, to discuss the context and impact of these laws. On 12 November 2025, the Victorian government introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025 proposing laws that will limit the rights of people during political demonstrations. The proposed new laws will give police additional powers to direct the removal of face coverings, and create new offences related to lock-on devices and restrict protests near places of worship. Songs:Maxine's Garden - Super TartHilwa - ZeyneAcross the Hill - Isobel Caldwell

Headlines here II - What Indigenous people expect from COP30- The Human Rights Law Centre condemns the Allan Government for proposing children as young as 14 be locked away for life in Victoria.  - Victorian Government push legislation to control dissent further.- Monash University has announced that it is ending its relationship with Woodside Energy following the successful campaign of Stop Woodside Monash - more work to be done.- Israeli murderous rampage continues with 114 Lebanese civilians dead.Voice 4 Palestine here II Palestinian Lawyer Ramia Abdo Sultan about courage recorded by Vivian Langford - 3cr Climate Action ShowFestival of Critical Comedy 2025 here II David Woods, Sofia Chapman, and Atlanta P. Body talk to us about Awkward Giraffe's Festival of Critical Comedy free or by donation:Sat 29 Nov 1pm - 10pm1:00pm - 10:00pmSun 30 Nov 1pm - 9pm1:00pm - 9:00pmMelbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church110 Grey St East Melbourne Marking the Dismissal here II Audio from the picnic on Vic Parliament steps to commemorate the sacking of Whitlam Government 50 years agoThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy flogs the guts out of the week with satire.CFMEU Update here II After another grueling week of unsubstantiated rumours in the mainstream press with catch up some rank and file members to get a feel for what is important to the workers covered by the CFMEU. NOTE: there is protected action for CFMEU members at the CSR Yarraville site for pay and conditions - support at 277 Whitehall St, Yarraville would be appreciated.Songs :- X - How to Suck, Suck, Telling you how to Suck Suck ceed.- Orion - Execution- Split Sister - No Cops in Heaven

Everald Compton and James Morgan talk about the Liberals abandonment of net zero, Jeffrey Epstein and the Victorian Government

The Liberals have officially dumped their 2050 net zero target, joining the Nationals, and sparking fresh chaos inside the Coalition. So what does this mean for the party’s future… and for Sussan Ley’s leadership? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with Saturday Paper Special Correspondent Jason Koutsoukis to unpack the fallout. Headlines: Neo Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been released from prison, a 17-year-old has been sentenced for the murder Vyleen White, and Australia’s first Treaty between First Peoples in Victoria and the Victorian Government has been signed. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom Image Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald/Alex EllinghausenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Announced on 12 November by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, a new proposed legislation would allow alleged offenders as young as 14 to be tried outside the Children's Court and face harsher penalties for serious crimes such as home invasions, carjackings and violent burglaries. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Brad Battin criticised Premier Allan, saying she couldn't be trusted to reduce crime rates. In this episode, we speak with a Melbourne-based legal expert, Pallini Rudra, to unpack the proposed law and its potential impact.

The Victorian Government has announced free vaccination programs against Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) for eligible people, especially those living or working in high-risk regional locations. Dr Sandesh Pantha is a registrar at the emergency department of Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon, Victoria. SBS Nepali spoke with Pantha about mosquito-borne diseases, their symptoms, potential risks, vaccination and ways to prevent infection. - भिक्टोरिया सरकारले गर्मीको मौसम बढ्दै जाँदा लामखुट्टेबाट सर्ने रोगहरूबाट बच्न रिजनल भिक्टोरियाका मानिसहरूका लागि निःशुल्क खोप उपलब्ध गराउने घोषणा गरेको छ। यसै सन्दर्भमा, ट्रालगनस्थित लट्रोब रिजनल हस्पिटलको इमर्जेन्सी विभागमा रजिस्ट्रारका रूपमा कार्यरत डाक्टर सन्देश पन्थसँग लामखुट्टेबाट सर्ने रोगहरू, तिनका लक्षण, सम्भावित जोखिम, उपलब्ध खोप लगायतका विषयहरूमा एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

The Victorian Government has released the final report from its landmark inquiry into women's pain. The findings paint a stark picture where thousands are suffering unnecessarily within a healthcare system that has failed to address chronic pain adequately. Today, we're breaking down the inquiry’s findings and recommendations, what happens next, and what it tells us about women’s pain on a national scale. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Headlines:Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung peoples' Native Title claim in VictoriaFemale MPs received death threats after condemning Neo-Nazi rally in NSWHome renovations leading cause of asbestos-related cancer Documentary 'Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War' reveals breakdown in norms and legal constraints Bonnie Dukakis is a Gunditjmara woman and is also CEO of Koorie Youth Council, the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by an Executive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, KYC values the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers. The council advocates to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Bonnie joins us on the program this morning to discuss the Victorian Government recent announcement that it will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in April 2026. Lucinda Thorpe, Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch, joins us on the show again to talk about the upcoming social media ban, due to come into effect next month. More specifically, we'll be discussing age assurance technology, what we currently know and don't know, and the privacy risks involved in engaging with this type of technology.  Jeannie Erceg is a public housing advocate and activist and former resident of the Barak Beacon residences in Port Melbourne. Jeannie joins us today to chat about an upcoming documentary “Bay Views for All”, out November 26. The documentary chronicles the Barak Beacon's residents' fight to save their homes and communities. Jeannie is here to chat about her experience and the need to protect and defend public housing. More on the documentary here. Kristin O'Connell from the Antipoverty Centre joins us today to discuss concerns about this bill and how it could breach the right to social security and the disproportionate impact it could have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities.. Last week, Social Services minister Tanya Plibersek tabled a bill to cut centrelink payments to people accused of serious crimes, which was passed by the House of Representatives.  Brianna Hammond, president of QTrans spoke to Cleis On yesterday's episode of Women on the Line about the ban on accessing puberty blockers and hormone treatment for new adolescent patients in the public health system in Queensland. In this excerpt, Brianna provides some context for the ban as well as the impact on the trans and gender diverse community in Queensland. The conversation first aired on Women on the Line on Monday 10 November 2025. If and of the content in the following conversation is distressing for you or someone you care about, you can reach out to QLife for support on 1800 184 527 from 3pm-midnight or go to https://qlife.org.au/ Songs:Final Form - Sampa the Great Cerulean - Fairtrade Narcotics Island Home - Christine Anu

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Cheers rang through the Victorian Parliament on Thursday evening, after the state parliament made history by passing Australia's first ever treaty legislation.

After almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reckoning with Victoria's violent colonial history.

A new report has revealed the Victorian Government is failing to meet their own targets when it comes to repairing potholes across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the challenges we face in Australia is getting more homegrown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services. MTPConnect's Pathway to Market – Medtech Capability Uplift Program has been supporting ten market-ready Victorian medtech manufacturers to position themselves competitively for local health procurement opportunities. The recent Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) Medtech Showcase profiled Victorian-made products and innovations from 25 local manufacturers spanning surgical care and diagnostics to hospital consumables and equipment. From a new nasal swab designed for children to smart bedding systems for aged care and healthcare sectors, the lineup was impressive.The Showcase highlighted ‘Better Health Made Here' – and the MTPConnect Podcast was on the ground talking to companies involved, including those taking part in the Pathway to Market program - Ventora Medical's Edward Buijs,  Rhinomed's Michael Johnson, Dentalife's Tom Stray, Sleeptite's Cameron van den Dungen and Certius Medical's Tim Stewart - as well as local leaders Care Essentials' Helen Skazas and Lindo's Robert Gangi. The Pathway to Market program is an initiative of the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA), delivered by MTPConnect in partnership with BioMelbourne Network and supported by the Victorian Government. Applications for the 2026 Pathway to Market program will open towards the end of 2025. 

3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate had her say on the announcement, saying it's "a step in the direction" despite the government being adamant there were enough beds for youth offenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley joined 3AW Drive, weighed in on the current crime crisis and thinks the Victorian state government is "helpless". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government is debating a historic Statewide Treaty Bill, establishing Australia's first ever Treaty agreement between a state government and First Peoples in Victoria. If signed into law, the Treaty Bill will forge a path forward for First Peoples in Victoria to negotiate and influence the policy that affects community.

If you are in the eye of the storm of your child wanting their first mobile, what sorts of things do you need to consider? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the big changes that can occur in a child's life around this time and why negotiation is key.Also in this episode, should GPs be able to initiate conversations with their patients about voluntary assisted dying? The Victorian Government is moving to lift some restrictions on the State's Assisted Dying scheme which include allowing doctors to bring it up as an option, so if this does happen what sort of support and training should medical professionals have to better equip them to have these conversations.Plus, we cross to Hollywood where Naomi Watts has been immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News including…  WTF is Work Slop? Imagine being paid 333 times your monthly salary – what would you do? NSW Government Contractor uploads private details of 1000s to ChatGPT, Acquisition updates from SAP, SmartRecruiters, Workday & Paradox, What is the Victorian Government up to on WFH? Trouble in paradise for NZ, Gen Z struggling (who would have thought?) and much more.Thanks to Indeed for partnering with us on The Scoop. 

Headlines: - Albanese's Office Response: Prime Minister Albanese blames protestors for disruptions, while the church that owns the building states that the protestors have not caused any disturbances and that the lease simply expired. Criticism arises over Albanese's perceived opportunism in his anti-Palestinian rhetoric. - Worker's Death in Sydney: A worker dies from carbon monoxide poisoning while cleaning a restaurant, yet mainstream media focuses on the bravery of police rather than addressing systemic failures in infrastructure that allowed this tragedy to occur. - Tunnel Contractor Allegations: Reports emerge of malfeasance by a tunnel contractor, including a $5000 levy for work and demands for sexual favors and domestic work from female workers. The coverage inaccurately implicates the CFMEU, despite no connection to the union, highlighting issues of sloppy journalism. Additionally, the CFMEU faces ridicule for financial losses on a wellness center, which the union clarifies is intended for member wellbeing, not profit. - Italian Unions General Strike: Italian rank-and-file unions declare a general strike for September 22 in response to attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisian waters.Bail Reform Laws Citizen Report II here Caller John on Talkback With Attitude compiles an incisive critique and report on the Victorian Government's Bail Reform Laws that set a double standard for police and a larger critique of Victorian Police media fact checking and media bias demystification. Voices 4 Palestine II here "I Am The Pain" Poem by Lebanese mother and poet Samia recorded and edited by Karina Song - Portishead - Roads Live @ Together For Palestine Shirley Winton NO to AUKUS II hereLive interview from convener of Say No To AUKUS community forum held at Trades Hall Victoria on Sunday the 21st of September 2025 talking to us about why it is important for community to actively resist AUKUS and the ramping up of militarization around the country and indeed the world.  Sue Bolton Save Public Housing II hereThe Victorian Government wants to knock down the 44 Public Housing Towers and hand over the property over to private developers.Why is Public Housing so important listen up from the recent public housing rally in Naarm Melb on  Aug 2We hear from life-long community activist and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton as she delivers a searing speech at the Save Public Housing rally that was held on the 2nd of August 2025. This Is The Week II hereThe inimitable Comrade Kevin Healey provides his cutting satirical report on the week that was. First People's Assembly Reuben Berg Treaty Explainer II hereRueben Berg from the First People's Assembly of Victoria gives a nuts and bolts understanding of what is in the legislation and answers some questions around the issues that naysayers are pushing. 

In this SBS Punjabi program, catch up with the top national and international news within a few minutes. This program brings you the latest updates from Punjab, via Punjabi Diary. You can also listen to a report about the Victorian Government establishing a new body called ‘Multicultural Victoria' to support the culturally diverse communities living here. Do not miss the segment on the growing interest of Australian Punjabis in ‘run clubs.' Listen to the full program through this podcast. - ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਸ਼ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਡਾਇਰੀ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੈ। ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੀ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ‘ਮਲਟੀਕਲਚਰਲ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ' ਨਾਮ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਨਵੀਂ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਦੀ ‘ਰਨ ਕਲੱਬਸ' ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਧਦੀ ਰੁਚੀ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇੱਕ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀ ਵੀ ਸੁਣੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪੂਰਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਇਸ ਪੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸੁਣੋ।

The path to Treaty in Victoria has reached a major milestone. Last Tuesday, the Victorian Government introduced the Statewide Treaty Bill into Parliament, a historic move that will see the First People's Assembly of Victoria become a permanent, independent body. The Bill lays the foundation for stronger self-determination and long-term positive outcomes for First Nations people across the state.

The National Basketball League (NBL) will launch the 2025/26 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season with the introduction of Hungry Jack’s Rookie Round, a celebration of every basketballers journey from grassroots to greatness. Plus the IGNITE CUP brings fantastic opportunity to take NBL into regional areas. MU Partnership with the Victorian Government, Visit Victoria, and the City of Greater Bendigo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't expect to sign a $500 million economic and security agreement with Vanuatu in Port Vila today. A teenage girl has died after being mauled by a dog in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The Victorian Government is due to introduce legislation today to make the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria permanent and expand its responsibilities to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal people. - 太平洋諸島を訪れているアンソニー・アルバニージー首相は、バヌアツとの間の5億ドル規模の「ナカマル協定」について、最終的に署名するまでに、少し時間がかかると述べました。ニューサウスウェールズ州ハンター地域で、十代の少女が犬に襲われ死亡しました。ビクトリア州政府はきょう、州全域でファーストネーションの人々との条約を実施する新しい法案を提出する予定です。

The Victorian Government has introduced proposed legislation to the state parliament to establish the first treaty between an Australian jurisdiction and its Indigenous people.

Voices 4 Palestine here II Highlights from the Sydney Rally, part of the National Rally for Palestine 24 Aug., including Henry Rajendra, the President of the NSW Teachers Federation, and Grace Tame. Thanks to Vivien Langford #3crClimate ActionShow for the recording.No Incinerator Wollert here II Cath Rouse from No Northern Incinerator Wollert joins us to talk about the Sunday 31st 1pm community meeting at Whittlesea Council Offices, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang where the next stage of the fight to rid the north of this industry now that the Victorian Government has annnounced an inquiry into the incinerator planned by Cleanaway.Save Public Housing here II Cass, a disabled young person, talks about the importance of Public Housing at the Aug 2 Save Public Housing Rally. No New Vic Off-Shore Gas Permits here II Lisa Deppler from OCEAN - the Otway Coastal Environment Action Network - joins us to call people to action against the new Victorian Government plan to give permits to the fossil fuel industry to search for gas off the Victorian coast within the five mile State ocean border including at the Bay of Islands. Ahmed Abadla here II Ahmed Abadla is a Palestinian from Gaza, co-founder of Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and creator of the Red Inverted Triangle podcast. Tobia speaks with Ahmed about the issues surrounding the political fight to end genocide in Gaza and to bring those complicit to justice. 

Today's headlines: The Victorian Government has announced new childcare safety measures to address alleged abuse in the state’s early education sector. Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for providing false evidence to a corruption inquiry The United Nations humanitarian office has announced a record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024. And today’s good news: The 20th annual Homeless World Cup is set to take place this weekend in Oslo, Norway. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government has announced a child safety overhaul, following a review of the regulation of the state's childcare sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voices 4 Palestine Nasser Mashni here II We hear Nasser Mashni's speech from the 10th August Naarm speech at the Rally for Palestine.Stop Work 4 Palestine here II Michal joins us to tell us about the grassroots campaign to stop work at 1pm on Sept 10th for Palestine infoWhy Save Public Housing here II In the shadow of the Victorian Government's move to demolish the 44 Public Housing Towers Ishtar, a young trans person, shares her story why Public Housing is so important. (Content Warning references sexual assault).This is the Week here II Kevin Healy serves up satire with side serve of reality.Don Sutherland - The Economic Round Table here II With Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to host his three-day Economic Reform Roundtable August 19-21 to discuss resilience, productivity, and budget sustainability and tax reform, Don Sutherland joins us to tell us what the hidden agenda is - for more go to his blog Solidarity Dynamics. 

Tom Elliott has revealed he keeps questioning one thing when it comes to the Victorian Government's push to enshrine working from home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the Victorian Government’s plan to legislate working from home protections. Teachers in Queensland have resumed negotiations with the State Government after this week’s widespread strike action. U.S officials have ordered NASA to fast-track plans to install a nuclear reactor on the moon. And today's good news: New research shows a bowel cancer screening initiative has led to an increase in lifesaving early detection rates. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories this week the first looks at the CFMEU Administration and a move at the latest delegates meeting in Victoria to have the process of elections reignited and a move to show the Administration the door.The second story takes us to the large Save Public Housing Rally held on Aug 2 in Melbourne where the Victorian Government is determined to hand over public land to private developers, knocking down 44 Public Housing Towers leaving 10,000 more people looking for shelter in a housing crisis.

The Victorian Government wants to make work-from-home legal in Victoria. Their plan is to allow all Victorians to work from home for at least two days a week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of the Victorian Farmer's Federation claims the Victorian Government must rethink the viability of the VNI West Transmission Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New laws are set to allow the Albert Park Formula 1 precinct to be closed to the public for up to three weeks during race periods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents send their young children to childcare trusting they'll return home each day safely. But families are in shock after a Victorian childcare worker was charged with 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material. The alleged victims were as young as 5 months old. The staff member had worked at 20 different centres and held a valid Working with Children Check. Today, Caroline Croser-Barlow from The Front Project, which works to improve early childhood education, on whether the system is safe and how governments can fix it. Featured: Caroline Croser-Barlow, CEO of The Front Project

Today's headlines include: The personal details of millions of Qantas customers may have been leaked following a mass cyber attack. The Victorian Government has announced an urgent review into childcare safety, after a 26-year-old childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offences. U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending legislation, also known as the “big beautiful bill”, has narrowly passed the U.S. Senate. And today’s good news: A rare sighting of a leopard in Bangladesh has renewed hopes for the future of the endangered species Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights. - स्वतन्त्र रिपोर्टहरूले मेलबर्नका ४४ सार्वजनिक आवास भवनहरू भत्काउने भिक्टोरिया सरकारको योजना ठिक नरहेको बताउँदै गर्दा उक्त सरकारी निर्णय विरुद्ध थप कानूनी चुनौती देखिएको छ।

Today on the show we will listen to speeches from THE ELBIT OUT OF VICTORIA CAMPAIGN  RALLY which was held  IN NAARM/MELBOURNE CBD AT FUTURE FUND HEAD OFFICE (447 COLLINS ST) ON THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025. Elbit of of Victoria is a campaign building community power to demand the Victorian Government end its contract with co-called Israel's largest weapons manufacturer.‘Future Fund Divest from Genocide' is one of the key demands and targets of the Elbit Out Of Victoria campaign focused on building power to resist the investment of public wealth in the global arms trade and increasing militarisation of our communities. Future Fund is the Australian state's so-called  ‘sovereign' wealth fund, which invests in weapons companies that arm Israel including Elbit Systems.

The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights. - تصمیم دولت ویکتوریا برای تخریب ۴۴ برج مسکن عمومی در ملبورن با یک چالش قانونی تازه روبه‌رو شده است. گروهی از ساکنان، اکنون رأی قبلی دیوان عالی ایالت را به چالش کشیده‌اند. در آن رأی، دادگاه اداره مسکن ویکتوریا را از نقض حقوق بشری ساکنان این برج‌ها تبرئه کرده بود.

The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights.

In our latest episode, Natalie Bekis, Assistant Secretary Health Workforce Planning and Strategies Branch, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Fiona Notley, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President, RMIT delve into the pressing issue of the technology skills shortage in Victoria, unpacking the challenges and opportunities that come with building a resilient, future-ready workforce. It explores how partnerships between the tertiary education sector and the public sector can strengthen the talent pipeline, ensuring that Victoria has the right skills to meet its digital demands. Our listeners will also gain insights into how the Victorian Government can build a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that attracts and retains top talent—from crafting compelling job ads to investing in meaningful employee development. Finally, the episode examines how the public sector can strike the right balance between technology and human resources to optimise workflows and deliver better outcomes for Victorians. Natalie Bekis, Assistant Secretary Health Workforce Planning and Strategies Branch, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Fiona Notley, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President, RMIT For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co  

It's hard to believe your intrepid hosts birthed this little pod into the world a whole three years ago, but here we are! Still readin' papers, still summing em' up for YOU, our amazing Summerupperers!And to mark the occasion, we are celebrating with a triple scoop of gas policy, political philisophy and pod merch madness! That's right, we're SHIRTFRONTING the lot of you! After far, far too many ‘Shirtfronting with Frankie' segments, Team LMSU is delighted to offer our very own a la carte merch menu! T-shirts and tote bags and mugs, oh my! All brought to you via our brand-spanking-new website glow-up at www.letmesumup.net! There is now a one-stop-shop for all your LMSU needs: listen to the pod, leave us a voicemail, support us on Patreon and deck yourself out in LMSU's finest. Run, don't walk over to www.letmesumup.net.—Gas, gas, gas! After Frankie's extended victory lap post winning the longest-running, slowest-moving merch race around, we talk gas. SO MUCH gas. First, Woodside's North West Shelf gets the green light to operate until 2070 from incoming Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt. Cue despair from climate advocates and a 600-page consultant report that may or may not be acid rainwashing ancient rock art. But while this decision went Woodside's way, gas market fundamentals may not be so kind; keeping this facility pumping beyond the early 2030s will require opening up the Browse Basin, and there are big question marks over the fundamental economics. There is some great analysis on this around if you look for it, not least from IEEFA's Joshua Runciman, which we highly recommend!Next, a decision from the Victorian Government to approve Viva's construction of an LNG Import Terminal in Geelong. Magic gas ships? A lesser of three evils? Who woulda thunk it! Stranded assets are so 2022. Lots of complexity to unpack in these decisions, and we have our usual abundance of thoughts!Our main courseEver hungry for new feasts of ideas, your intrepid hosts were not content to blow out the candles at this birthday party with a mere paper, oh no! We gifted ourselves an abundance of anecdotes - and maybe a famine of fixes - devouring the infamous book doing the rounds in US liberal politics circles, “Abundance” by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein. This pro-growth, anti-red tape manifesto is a 'ripper' according to Jim Chalmers and will clearly be doing the rounds in Australian political circles, but what do your intrepid hosts make of it all? A provocation for a “liberalism that builds”, the challenges in housing, health, energy and infrastructure all feel familiar. For these three policy wonks, we would have really liked a list, not just a lens! Lots to digest, provocations and limitations but ultimately food for Australian thought.One more thingsOur collective One More Thing is a massive thanks to YOU, our delightful Summerupperers! We continue to love doing the pod, getting to spend time with each other and meeting so many of you, out in the world! Our gift to you (and ourselves really, who's kidding) is the fully operational climate nerd command center that is www.letmesumup.net. Listen to episodes, shop the merch, leave us a voicemail, or just marvel at the fact that we finally have an About page!And that's all from us this week Summerupperers! Leave us a voicemail with your hot tips and suggestions for papers, and while you're at it, grab an LMSU T-shirt, mug or tote at letmesumup.net.

This episode comes with a content warning: we are discussing heavy themes including coerced marriage and modern slavery. Please look after yourself as you read. This is an important episode. Art Sherwood, host of the DisAllusioned podcast, joins me to talk about how she applied for a job as a massage therapist and got radicalised into a philosophy cult that later coerced her into marrying the cult leader. He was blind, riddled with physical health issues, and 37 years her senior. Ari did not fit any of the 'normal' risk factors for joining a cult. She was just looking for a job. Her parents did everything right to keep contact with her. Still, this happened.  As the Victorian Government undertakes an inquiry into cults and fringe groups, stories like this matter. Not all cults are religious. Not all cult recruits fit the same profile.  Listen well. THIS is the harm we have to stop

Shane Hatton is a leadership and culture expert, author, and speaker. With a background in business and psychology, he helps leaders build high-performing teams through better communication and connection. He's the author of Lead The Room and Let's Talk Culture, and hosts the podcast Phone Calls With Clever People. Shane has worked with top organisations like Microsoft and the Victorian Government, and his insights have been featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Forbes Coaches Council member, Shane equips leaders to shape culture and lead with impact.

The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport. The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired. The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eels are mysterious and have a fascinating history. People in pre-medieval England used them to pay rent. Early 17th-century maps featured 'eel ships,' and even Sigmund Freud studied their breeding and reproduction habits for a whole summer.Dr Ann Jones gets 'eely' curious about eels in today's What the Duck?!Featuring:Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, Historian Cornell University. Erin Rose, Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.Braydon Saunders, Tour Guide Coordinator at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism.Tyson Lovett-Murray, Budj Bim World Heritage Ranger at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.Wayne Koster, Research Scientist at the Arthur Rylah Institute, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Victorian Government.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Timothy Jenkins.This episode of What the Duck?! was originally broadcast in March 2023 and was produced on the land of the Gunditjmara, Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.