Undercurrent Lo-Bo Creations

 Meet the Sellers, a short podcast interview with Bella from Ampersand bookstore in Sydney. In this show, Bella answers book questions and gives book recommendations. And of course there's plenty of banter as she shares her love of reading and bookselling!


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The moratorium on GM crops is being lifted in NSW on the 1st of July. It's the age old question: is GMO really good for us and the planet?
I spoke with Associate Professor of Biosciences at The University of Melbourne, Alex Johnson about his ongoing GMO wheat trials, and about what GMO is capable of. 
Later in the show I also spoke with President of the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, Tammi Jonas, about natural ways of boosting biodiversity and food nutrition. 
Further reading:
Applications open for Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot
Critical Technologies Discussion Paper: Agriculture
Iron Deficiency is a significant health issue
GMO debate grows over golden rice in the Philippines

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Dirk Jansen of Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation and Biologist Paola Rivera discuss with host Loren, their Koala conservation project.

Also discussed, the NSW koala population target and how state, federal and small local government can get behind Australia's wildlife. 

If you have something to add or share please send in an audio clip or email, we love to hear from you!

Donate or reach out to MPKC! https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/mornington-peninsula-koala-conservation/

Email: mpkoalatreeplanting@outlook.com

Links to more information/sources:


Coolart to Cerberus Project information
Victoria's New Koala Management Strategy 
News story 'NSW Liberals and Nationals agree on Koala policy' deal.
Blinky Bill theme song 


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It's International Women's Day! Women make it happen, find your voice! A discussion on politics within Australia and how you have more power and bravery than you think. Guest speaker: Catherine De Luca, a member of The Victorian Young Labor Party.  

Under Current hosted by Loren Botica explores the what pushes and pulls society. 

Are we powerless to the current? Let's find out.




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