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Phuong, Juliette, Fiza, Elena, Julia, Kannagi
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  1. 4 days ago

    Schizy Inc Arts Organisation for Complex Mental Health, 'Pillar II' Australian Data Developing Harmful Military Tech, HAAG Housing Justice for the Aged, Fracking the Beetaloo Basin, 'Dignity Behind Bars'

    Headlines: - LeadWest, an advocacy group states that outreach services for the homeless are struggling to keep up with growing demand.- New data reveals frequent PFAS contamination of the Murray River in Victoria.- Palliative care advocate Lida Moniava has been detained in Moscow last week and could face up to ten years in prison. - Indra Raj Bhattarai, a human rights advocate, conservation educator and researcher from Nepal states that the devastating natural disaster of the glacial floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet should act as a catalyst for climate action on a global scale.   7:15am :// Heidi Everett is founder and CEO of Schizy Inc, a not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to create a space for the expression of complex mental health. Heidi joins us to talk about how Schizy originally came to be, the programs that they run, and the importance of creating spaces for people with diverse mental health in the arts. To find out more you can head to schizy.org.  7:30am :// Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer, author and founder of Digital Rights Watch. Lizzie also sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech, was involved in gambling reform for many years and at the National Justice Project, she worked with lawyers, journalists and activists to establish a Copwatch program. She joins us again on the show to discuss the Public Inquiry into AUKUS, recent hearings held in Canberra, and the questions raised by Digital Rights Watch regarding the impact of so-called ‘Pillar II’ on the way Australian data could be used in the development of military technology. You can find Digital Rights Watch online at digitalrightswatch.org.au. For general information about the Public Inquiry into AUKUS, go to https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/  7:45am :// Fiona York is Executive Officer at Housing for the Aged Action Group or HAAG, an organisation specialised in the housing needs of older people. Coming from grass-roots beginnings over 40 years ago, HAAG engages and works with older people through community activism, services & advocacy to achieve social change and housing justice. Fiona joins us this morning to unpack a suite of new renters’ rights service for older Victorians, including The Older Persons Housing Rights Service. To find out more details about the show including previous episodes, go to 3cr.org.au/haag  8:00am :// Sarah Wilson ia a climate campaigner from the Environment Centre Northern Territory, who is raising awareness about the fracking the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory, which has begun on the 1st of September. Gas companies have begun fracking underground reservoirs that serve as the main water supply for the Territory to make way for highly expensive fracked gas and AI data centres. For more information you can go to https://www.ecnt.org.au/ 8:15am :// Maggie Munn is a the First Nations Justice Director at Human Rights Law Centre, regarding the call to the Victorian Government to implement a standalone dedicated legal service that challenges injustices done to those behind bars in Victorian prisons. A recent report from Flat Out and the Human Rights Law Centre titled, 'Dignity Behind Bars,' highlights the disproportional abuses towards women, trans, and gender diverse people incarcerated in Victoria. Maggie joins us on the show today to discuss the importance of a dedicated legal service that protects people from inhumane treatment, and violations of international law. CW: Some topics discussed during this interview contain information regarding abuses towards women, gender diverse, and First Nations peoples. If you find these topics confronting please contact Lifeline: 11 13 14 or 13YARN: 13 92 76. Read the full report titled, 'Dignity Behind Bars,' regarding this call on the Victorian Government go to the Human Rights Law Centre website at hrlc.org.au.

  2. 31 Aug

    25 years since the Tampa Affair, Woods Street Youth Art Prize, Ala’a Al Qaisi's play The Return, Advocacy for a more wildlife friendly government, Dingo Conservancy

    Headlines:Nepal’s rescue teams, aided by Chinese and Indian experts, are racing to save more than 900 workers believed to be trapped underground at hydropower projects hit by devastating flash floodsThe Northern Territory Government has seemingly rejected a Commonwealth offer to split the cost of acquiring Darwin's largest homeless shelterMore than 450 University of Sydney (USyd) alumni and current staff have signed a letter calling for a mass meeting to discuss the university’s ties to Israel amid concerns of a crackdown on free speech.New analysis from the Australia Institute has revealed that two million Australians delay or skip specialist appointments each year. 7:15: // Jana Favero is Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and joins us this morning to reflect on 25 years since the Tampa Affair, which permanently reshaped Australian politics and immigration law by launching offshore detention and hardline border protection policies that continue to this day. Go to https://asrc.org.au/ for more information about the organisation.  7:30: // D'Arcy Rouillard is an Australian-Mauritian Artist, whose practice revolves primarily around textiles and sculpture, though she is constantly expanding is practice to include more mediums. Her art investigates a variety of themes including; the materiality of metal, feminism, craft as art and the relationship between metal and textiles. D'Arcy joins us on the show this morning to talk about the Woods Street Youth Art Prize, which is a biennial exhibition presented by Hobsons Bay City Council. It celebrates the diverse perspectives, creative practices and artistic ambitions of young people across Melbourne’s west. You can find out more about the exhibition by visiting the Hobson Bay City Council website. You can find D'Arcy on Instagram at @darcy_beaux_arts 7:45: //  In last week's episode of Tuesday Hometime, Jan spoke to Australian/Palestinian writer and filmmaker, Ala’a Al Qaisi about her latest play The Return. They spoke about her move to from Jordan to Australia, her studies in the arts, and her creative practice. This interview first aired on 3CR on Tuesday 25 August 2026. The Return will play in theatres across Melbourne and regional Victoria from September 15. It is the first time the play will be performed in the state following a successful Sydney run in 2025. The dates are:September 15, 16, 17 and 20: Brunswick Mechanics InstituteSeptember 18: Ballarat Performing Arts CentreSeptember 19: Chandler Community Centre, KeysboroughSeptember 22: The Phee Broadway Theatre, Castlemaine 8:00: // Nat Kopas and Mish Crilly, from the Victorian Wildlife Alliance, who are advocating for a more wildlife friendly government in this year's state election. Mish has a long history of rescue for both wildlife and hard to rehome animals and has decades of experience advocacy for wildlife, farmed animals and feminism. Nat also has a long history of animal advocacy, including the campaign to end duck shooting, and is coordinator with Advocacy for a kinder World. Nat and Mish join us today following a landmark campaign over the weekend to humanely euthanise birds infected with H5N1. You can find out more @victorianwildlifealliance. 8:15: // Jo Samuel-King is the co-founder of the Dingo Conservancy. Hannah interviewed Jo for Earth Matters, on 23 August 2026. In this interview, Jo shares the important role that dingoes play in our environment and the need to protect them. Hannah and Jo discuss the difficulties of protecting dingoes, common misconceptions and the beneficial role they play in ecosystems. For more information go to dingoes.net.

  3. 24 Aug

    Understanding the Impacts of El Niño, Laban Migrante! Fighting for Rights of Filipino and Migrant Workers, NTEU Calls for Strike Action at University of Melbourne, Energy-Efficient Homes for All Renters, Opposing the 'No Air in Prison' Bill

    On Sunday 23 August, Dr Kim Reid from the University of Melbourne spoke to 3CR's Out of the Blue presenter Sabrina about El Niño, which is a climate pattern happening now. Dr. Reid explained to listeners what El Niño means and how it affects weather patterns over the globe, not just Australia. She described this phenomenon in detail and shed some light on popular headlines. Jed Pica is a Filipino non-binary lesbian and General Secretary of Migrante Australia, an alliance of grassroots migrants organisations of Filipinos and their families in so-called Australia. Jed joined us to speak about the newly launched campaign Laban Migrante, fighting against the exploitation of migrant workers and advocating for their rights and welfare. They also announced an upcoming fundraising event held on Friday 28 August at Misfits Bar in Footscray.  Dr Sophie Rudolph is a Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. She has been on the NTEU University of Melbourne branch committee at the University of Melbourne for approximately 8 years and has been actively involved in two rounds of Enterprise Bargaining negotiations. Sophie spoke to us about the NTEU University of Melbourne strike action on Thursday 27 August as part of the enterprise bargaining that first commenced last November. There will be a rally at 12 pm at the John Medley Building as well as BBQ and live music at South Lawn.  Mel Fisher, spokesperson from the Anti-Poverty Network South Australia, joined the show to discuss the threat of the standards of energy efficiency levels in homes being reduced for those with lower incomes, raising the cost of living particularly within a changing climate. A report from the CSIRO has revealed that Australian homes are some of the most expensive to heat or cool and households who live in 1.7 star homes pay more than 6 times in energy bills than those living in energy efficient homes. The report has found this affects those with lower incomes and renters higher. On Wednesday 12 August, at the rally to oppose the 'No Air in Prison' Bill, Karen Fletcher (Executive Officer of Flat Out Inc) spoke out against the mass incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as the mistreatment of people with disabilities and are victim-survivors of domestic violence in prison. In her speech, she emphasised the importance of understanding the root causes of issues impacting communities and fighting against this and other harmful bills. She was introduced by Rally MC Maggie Munn,  First Nations Justice Director at the Human Rights Law Centre.CW: Please note that in the following excerpt, Karen names several First Nations women who have died in custody. First Nations listeners can contact 13 YARN (13 92 76), Yarning Safe'n'Strong 1800 959 563. Please take care when listening.  Songs:Immigrant's Tale - NemahsisLullaby - Emily Wurramara

  4. 17 Aug

    AI Humanoid Robots in Classrooms, AI's Impact Upon Journalism, Sustainable Textiles in Fashion, Gender Bias Within AI, Objectification of Women in Media 

    Headlines:- Bird flu has spread to Westernport Bay- Supreme Court of Russia cancels pro-peace party Yabloko’s registration- Racist and violent comments following alleged attack of two Aboriginal children in Mildura have caused grief and despair in Aboriginal communities in Victoria- Report underpinning social media ban found to non-existent academic article, according to Guardian analysis 7:15AM // Tilde Joy is one of the presenters and producers of 3CR's Slacker Radio, a show about radical unionism, local street movements, complaints about waged labour and strategies to slack off at work and still get paid. Recently Phuong listened to an episode of Slacker Radio during which TIlde and Jordan were talking about some news from the world of AI, from an AI doomsday cult recruiting influencers to a school district in the US introducing AI humanoid robots to the classroom. You can catch Tilde and Jordan on Slacker Radio every Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm or head to 3cr.org.au/slackerradio 7:30AM // Lilia Anderson is Policy and Strategic Research Lead at MEAA. She recently spoke at the event - Artificial Intelligence and Work in a Remade World, organised by Arena, NIBS (New International Bookshop) and Search Foundation on Wednesday 12 August. Lilia speaks about the impact that AI has and will have on journalism, how it is used by media companies to replace underpaid roles such as sub-editors and how the technological disruption has resulted in the casualisation of the workforce and increase of workload.  7:45AM // Alia Parker an experimental textile and fashion designer and researcher. Alia investigates the nexus of biology and design to provoke more sustainable and ethical ways of engaging with materiality.  8:00AM // Dr Caitlin McGrane is a feminist activist, researcher and academic, whose research explores gender, identity, technology and everyday life. She is particularly interested in how gender-based digital harms are experiened and resisted in quotidian ways. Caitlin is a Research Fellow in the School of Media & Communication at RMIT University, and is currently working on the Museum Digital Social Futures project that investigates digital-social co-creation between museums and their audiences as well as the Ageing in and through Data project—a Discovery study that investigates how older adults are incorporating technology into their ageing-in-place practices. Caitlin also sits on the board of the charity Digital Rights Watch. Caitlin joined us to discuss gender bias within AI and the role it plays in contributing to technology-facilitated gender-based violence. 8:15 AM // Melinda Tankard Reist is the Movement Director of Collective Shout and an author and advocate for young people. Collective Shout is a grassroots campaign against the sexual objectification of women and girls in media, advertising and popular culture. Last week, Collective Shout released a report investigating the cyber attacks targeted at its staff last year. Melinda is here to discuss the attacks which took place last year, the findings of this new report, and what reforms are needed to protect women from digital and AI harassment. Songs: - Emily Wurramara “Lullaby"

  5. 10 Aug

    Free Palestine Coalition Naarm, Surveillance Technology and Meta AI Glasses, Women on the Line's 40th anniversary, Pine Gap in the US Militarism in Palestine, The Cockroach Janta Party

    Headlines: - Two 12-year-old Aboriginal boys are in hospital with serious injuries after a man allegedly chased and struck them in a ute in Mildura last week, prompting outrage from community members.- Last week a worker in a West Melbourne boat yard tragically lost his life in a workplace accident.- Last week the Liberian government announced an end to registration fees for primary school from the new school year starting September 7 this year.- New research from the Australia Institute demonstrates that the majority of Australians support fairer living and working conditions for Pacific workers. Tasnim Sammak is a Palestinian woman, educator, researcher and organiser with Free Palestine Coalition Naarm. In her speech Tasnim spoke the rise of the far right and how it is impacting the struggle for a free Palestine; Israel's continued and increased aggression against Palestine, Lebanon and Iran; and the urgent need for united organising. Kmart's line of smart glasses sold out after their release on 28 July. On Friday, the Attorney-General, Michelle Rowland, appealed to Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to investigate the potential privacy implications of smart glasses. This morning, we'd like to revisit a conversation we had with Lucinda Thorpe, Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch, about surveillance technology and Meta targeting its marketing of its AI glasses towards young women. This interview aired on Tuesday Breakfast on 7 July 2026.  For Women on the Line's 40th anniversary, Cleis spoke to the program's first producer and presenter, Deb Welch, about the inception of the show and what was happening at the time for women in radio. In the following segment, you'll hear conversations between Cleis and Deb as well as excerpts from the first episode of Women on the Line, which first aired on July 16, 1986. To listen back to the full conversation, go to 3cr.org.au/womenontheline  Renee Nayef, from Students for Palestine and Nat Farah, a community organiser and spoken word poet, address the crowd at the Free Palestine Rally in Naarm on 2 August. In this recording. Farah speaks about the recent Convergence on Pine Gap, in which 600 people gathered at Mparntwe, Alice Springs and the role of Pine Gap in US militarism in Palestine. We hear about the action which brought activists the closest to Pine Gap in 50 years. Smruti is an international student from India here to speak with us about the The Cockroach Janta Party and the protests occurring in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other major Indian cities. The CJP is a satirical yet people-power fuelled party that has been described by its founder Abhijeet Dipke as “a political party for the people the system forgot to count.” The CJP party formed as a result of millions of students in India’s frustration with the medical exam paper leaks, critiquing the education system of India.

  6. 3 Aug

    NDIS Amendment Bill 2026, AI Scribes in Healthcare, Education in the Youth Justice System, H5N1 Bird-flu Outbreak, Many Hands Make's Audio Zine "Volume Press"

    Headlines - Prisoners in Victoria will no longer be guaranteed daily access to fresh air after legislation allowing prisons to deny outdoor access due to "operational considerations" passed. Israeli forces have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, despite United States President Donald Trump announcing a plan he described as a “monumental step” towards peace and security in the shattered enclave. British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said.  Dozens of residents from the older persons public housing flats have invited Housing Minister Nick Staikos to receive petitions against the demolition of their homes. Inez Winters is  a Strategic Lead of Policy & Media and Katy Gagliardi is a Project Officer Community Development at VALID, Victorian advocacy organisation for adults with intellectual disability and their families. VALID’s recent submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee condemns the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 in its current form for dismantling essential safeguards and exposing people with disabilities to severe risk. Senate Full Report Due: Friday 14 August 2026Inclusion Australia: How to contact your MP about NDIS changes https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/how-to-contact-your-mp-about-ndis-changes/VALID Webinar: Building Inclusive Boards and Committees: people with disability as realcontributors - Thu, 27 Aug, 12pm - 1pm AEST. Online. Register Now!https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-valid-conversations Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer, author and founder of Digital Rights Watch. Lizzie also sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech, was involved in gambling reform for many years and at the National Justice Project, she worked with lawyers, journalists and activists to establish a Copwatch program. Today, we discuss a new report published by Digital Rights Watch on AI Scribes in Healthcare.Report: Off the Record - AI Scribes in Australian Healthcarehttps://digitalrightswatch.org.au/ai-scribe-report/ Report: Guide for Using AI Scribes in the Medical Sectorhttps://digitalrightswatch.org.au/guide-for-ai-scribes/ Emilie Owens, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is the sub-branch president at Parkville College about education in the youth justice system. The Victorian Government is the only state government in Australia to refuse the fully funding of public schools, this has serious effects on students and staff alike.This morning she returns to 3CR to talk about the AEU and their demands for fair work and funding.   Darcie Carruthers is a nature campaigner at the Australian Conservation Foundation here to speak with us about the recent H5N1 bird flu outbreak that is causing mass death tolls of birds and wildlife recently affecting Australia, the last continent reached. If you see affected birds or wildlife you can ring Australia's 24 hour wildlife emergency helpline on 1-800 675888.  You can also find live updates at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu Shiree works with Many Hands Make, a creative community and platform in Melbourne founded by artist and producer Tash Atkins. It connects independent artists, makers, and thinkers to reduce the isolation of creative work through shared spaces and collaborative events. Today we discuss their upcoming project which is an audio Zine called "Volume Press." Songs - Saloma - Alunan Biola Saloma was a Singaporean-Malaysian singer who rose to fame in the 1950s. This is Alunan Biola or Melody of Violins. Kee-ahn - Heavy Kee’ahn is a Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Torres Strait Islander songwriter and performer from North Queensland. This one is 'Heavy' from her 2025 album, For Me, For You.

  7. 27 July

    Justice for Chemmani, 3CR's 'Earth Matters' 30th Birthday, Australian Education Union for Youth Justice, Modern Slavery Laws Strengthened, First-Nations Arts 'The Torch'

    Headlines  - Aboriginal leaders have warned the Northern Territory's controversial overhaul of child protection laws could embolden other governments to weaken protections for First Nations children - Israeli soldiers have intensified their offensive in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, raiding at least 20 towns and villages, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians - CW: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised the following headline mentions the name of an Indigenous person who has died. More than a year after the death of 24-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi White, his family has commenced proceedings in the Northern Territory Supreme Court to obtain answers about the decision not to prosecute the police officer involved in his death. - Parents for Climate welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to close the Climate Active program and end the risky practice of certifying businesses’ voluntary climate claims as “carbon neutral”.  Jana Favero is the Deputy CEO and Head of Systemic Change at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and recently spoke at the Justice for Chemmani Rally that was held on 19 July 2026 outside the State Library of Victoria and organised by Tamil Eelam Solidarity. Tamil Eelam Solidarity is calling on the Australian Government and the international community to act urgently following the discovery of hundreds of bodies in the Chemmani mass grave and other mass grave sites across the Tamil homeland.  3CR's Earth Matters celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sunday 26 July, and to mark this milestone, Claudia spoke to founder and inaugural presenter/producer (and now Projects Coordinator at 3CR) Juliet Fox, about what she remembers from her first show as well as the role the program has played in the broader environmental movement across the last 30 years.  Earth Matters shares local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Tune in every Sunday 11:00am to 11:30am or go to https://www.3cr.org.au/earthmatters Emilie Owens, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is a sub-branch president at Parkville College. Parkville College is a specialist government Victorian school that provides tailored, year-round education to vulnerable young people detained in youth justice custodial facilities or secure care settings. Today Ellena and Emilie discussed the ways in which incarcerated youth access education, the specific frameworks of Parkville College, and how gaps in funding from the Victorian Government affect both staff and students.  For anyone who may find this content confronting contact 13YARN (13 92 76): A 24/7 free, confidential crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Lifeline 13 11 14.   Freya Dinshaw is an Associate Legal Director from the Human Rights Law Centre where she specialises in corporate accountability. Julia recently interviewed Freya about the modern slavery laws that were announced in Australia back in 2018 but have been recently strengthened by introducing criminal punishment holding those who violate the laws accountable. This is in order to prevent labour that violates human rights within the supply chain, preventing Australian traders.  Bridget is on the show today to speak about The Torch, a Melbourne-based, First Peoples-led arts organization that runs art programs and sales to support Indigenous Australians in and recently released from Victorian prisons. On August 30th a fundraiser will be held at Bar Flippys in Brunswick from 5-9pm. Today we'll be speaking to Bridget in regards to the fundraiser, what to expect, and some more information on the Torch and what they do. For more information visit thetorch.org.au  Songs: Dream Baby Dream - Spinifex GumSpinning around - Kylie MinogueDandou Kodjo - Akofa Akoussah

  8. 20 July

    Close Pine Gap Land Back Convergence, Ecological Destruction by US Military, Parents for Climate 'Put Kids Before Data Centres', Sex Work is Real Work, Beyond the Bars; 25 Years of Talking with Inmates

    Headlines:- Senator Lidia Thorpe on the Senate Inquiry into racism against First Peoples- Randa Abdel-Fattah taking legal action against the Greater Bendigo City Council and La Trobe University- Asylum seekers in Nauru are struggling to buy enough food- 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, US continues attacks on Iran for 9th consecutive day Natalie Hunter - Justice Not Jails (Close Pine Gap Land Back Convergence); Natalie Hunter, Nygina and Jabba Jabba woman and founder of Justice Not Jails, speaking at the recent Close Pine Gap Land Back Convergence in Mparntwe. You can follow the work of Justice Not Jails by following @justice.not.jails on Instagram and by searching for the group on Facebook.  Shirley Winton, No AUKUS Coalition VIC; Shirley joins us on the program this morning to speak about the devastating ecological destruction caused by the US military and upcoming events, including a showing of Abby Martin's film, 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' and Q&A session. Phoebe Howe, Parents for Climate; Phoebe joined us to discuss the importance of parents standing up to take action of climate for future generations and how the organisation makes activism accessible to this busy demographic. We discussed two current campaigns at Parents for Climate, including the campaign 'Clean Air for Kids' asking parents to limit idling to reduce air pollutants around schools and child care centres, and the petition to 'Put Kids Before Data Centres'.  Mimi, Sex worker; discussing the reality of being in this line of work emphasizing that sex work is real work. And talking about how stigma, criminalization, and violence can affect those in the industry. Beyond the Bars - Dame Phyllis Frost Centre; Monday 6th July started off 3CR's annual Beyond the Bars project of live Prison Broadcasts which is now celebrating its 25th year of speaking with First Nations inmates inside 6 Victorian Prisons. Beyond the Bar hosts Shiralee and Tash present live with the women inside Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Deer Park.  For anyone who may find this content confronting contact 13YARN (13 92 76): A 24/7 free, confidential crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Lifeline 13 11 14 Songs: Colours - Jessica Wishart House in the Desert - Moongaze Beautiful Child - Kirra Voller

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  • Creator
    Phuong, Juliette, Fiza, Elena, Julia, Kannagi
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    377
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Tuesday Breakfast