Green Left Weekly Radio

Friday 7:00am to 8:30am

A weekly source of alternative information which aims to inspire action and organisation to put people and the environment first. Covering international political issues and struggles against the exploitation of the people and exposing the bias in mainstream media that preferences the power brokers and denies access to information.

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Green Left Weekly Radio Collective

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Disability

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Human Rights

Indigenous

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Queer

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		Podcast
Interviews with Dick Nichols on Catalonia; Ged Kearney about the high court judgement on penalty ratesby the FWC; Paul Adams president VU branch NTEU re the targeted attacks on staff	13 Oct 2017	Listen Download
Interview with Dick Nichols on the Catalonia crisis and Coral Wynter on Venezuela and the attacks by the USA	6 Oct 2017	Listen Download
News from Green Left weekly; Interviews with Mike Treen from New Zealand regarding the elections and Alex Bainbridge regarding the Adani campaign	29 Sep 2017	Listen Download
GLWeekly News and Interviews with Dick Nichols about the Catalan D\Referendum and Sean Bedlum a comedian about his show - Death to America	22 Sep 2017	Listen Download

About Green Left Weekly Radio

Green Left Radio Friday 20 October 2017

with Jacob and Zane

7am intros, acknowledgement of country

7:03am News:

-New Zealand Labour forms government in coalition with NZ First (political equivalent of one nation).

- Peter Dutton's harsh citizenship test changes blocked by senate

- Transphobia in AFLW: Hannah Mouncey blocked from AFLW draft

7:19am interview: Zane and Jacob speak with Pas Forgione from the Anti Poverty Network South Australia. APN has now successfully campaigned for eight local councils in South Australia to call for an increase to the Newstart allowance. The network are having their conference this weekend to mark anti poverty week and are confident they will exceed the attendance of 100 community campaigners and supporters that were there last year.

7:45am Music: "Always was" by Combat Wombat

7:49am News:

- Background on previous news story from listener - the racist "Immigration Test" of 1910-1958 required prospective non European (or radical migrants) to write down words dictated to them. This was part of the white australia policy.

- News: Beyond the survey - building the struggle for queer rights

8 am activist calendar

8:10am news:

- Israel deepens apartheid with proposed new measures

- Newcastle rail corridor: Greens, Socialists, community campaigners fight rezoning proposal which would permanently block rail corridor with buildings.

- US: Support for protesting sportspeople surging

- CPSU slams Serco contract for Centrelink call centre

- Progressive changes to tenancy laws by Andrews government in Victoria

If you have queries or stories for the above programs contact Gabrielle Reade, 3CR's Current Affairs Coordinator.

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Celebrate Victorian History Week

16th October 2017

Have you got a copy of the station's stunning anniversary book: 'Radical Radio: Celebrating 40 Years of 3CR'? Celebrate history week by buying a piece of your own history. Or snap one up for a friend or family member for Christmas, and ask your local library to get a copy! For $49.50 you can purchase the book online, or at the station during business hours.

Beyond the Bars CD Launch Thursday 2 November

Beyond the Bars 2017 CD Launch

9th October 2017

Come along to the launch of the Beyond the Bars 2017 CD - a double CD of highlights from this year's NAIDOC Week prison broadcasts. Join us upstairs at MAYSAR, 184 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, on Thursday the 2 November from 6 to 8 pm. The launch will feature a live panel discussion on Aboriginal incarceration, Q & A, and deadly music. Free CDs, snacks and drinks will be available. This is an alcohol free event, and has disability access.

Radio training opportunity

16th August 2017

We're looking for young muslim women who are between 15-25 years, have a passion for radio or podcasts and are interested in women's human rights issues. Send us a brief introduction about who you are and why you want to be part of the program. Send this in written or video format to: youngwomen@muslimwomenscentre.org.au Applications close 20 August 2017. Please only apply if you can commit to all program dates. WEEK 1: 26 AUG, 10 AM–3 PM, WEEK 2: 5 & 7 SEPT, 4.30–6.30 PM, WEEK 3: 12 &14 SEPT, 4.30–6.30 PM, WEEK 4: 19 & 21 SEPT, 4.30 – 6.30 PM, WEEK 5: 26 & 28 SEPT 4.30 – 6.30 PM. For more information: call Munira on 9481 3000. This project is a collaboration betweeen the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights and 3CR, with financial support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.