Green Left Radio Collective
Friday 22 May
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.
Newsreports
Discussion about the latest developments of the Global Sumod Flotilla including a update on the eleven Australia Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel who are expected to be deported to Turkey.
Report on Cuba's condemnation of the US indictment of Raúl Castro as pretext for aggression
Interviews and Discussions
Isobel, teacher and union member who is part of Fight the Crisis, a group of rank-and-file AEU Victoria Branch members committed to empowering other union members to use their collective power for industrial and social justice, joins the program to discuss the proposed offer by the State government and why it's inadequate in terms of addressing the wages and working conditions for teachers. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance member and lower house candidate for the seat of Broadmeadows in the upcoming Victorian State Elections in 2026 discusses why the anti-immigration politics of One Nation should be rejected and what the socialist solutions to housing be. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Kelly Whitworth from the Homeless Person's Union discusses the City of Melbourne council criminalisation of homelessness through the hiring of Community Safety Officers and the ongoing community campaign against it. You can listen to the individual interview here.
If you have queries or stories for the above programs contact 3CR's Current Affairs Coordinator, Karina Aedo-Aguilera.
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3CR’s annual Radiothon fundraiser is on in June and this year we’re celebrating 50 years! We’re aiming to raise $300,000 to keep the station strong and with YOUR help, we know we can. No donation is too small or big, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. In 2026, 3CR is ‘Celebrating 50 Years’ and we look forward to YOUR donation during June. Artwork by Charlotte Allingham (@coffinbirth).
Each year the station holds elections in March, and we’re pleased to introduce this year’s Committee, including new Chairperson, Dr Nat Grant - ‘I’m thrilled and humbled to be able to step into a role of support like this. 3CR has led the way in community-conscious broadcasting for 50 years, and its strength has always come from the people: volunteers, workers, programmers, activists, and communities who believe in independent media as a force for change. To be entrusted with the role of Chair is a great honour and responsibility: helping to ensure that 3CR remains strong, sustainable, and deeply connected to the values that have defined it for decades.’ Full member details online.
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