Headlines

1. Private security co-opt 'thin blue line' amid 'community safety' crackdowns

2. Algal bloom in South Australia

3. Palestinian deaths overnight and protests after killing of journalists

Segments

1. Monday Breakfast was joined by Ali Besiroglu. Listen Here

At the end of July the Victorian government proposed a second set of bail amendments, furthering its ambition to have the strictest bail laws in the continent. Similar to the first set of bail amendments introduced to Victorian parliament in March, the Allan government is claiming the legislation will 'prevent reoffending and keep the community safe'. Ali is the Director of Legal Services at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. He worked at VALS for 7 years in criminal and civil law before moving to Robinson Gill, where he practised in civil litigation against the State of Victoria.  Ali has represented many First Nations families in coronial inquests into deaths in custody, including Aunty Donna for the Coronial Inquest into the passing of her daughter, Veronica Nelson.

2. Robert Martin with his speech at yesterday's Free Palestine rally. Listen Here

Local human rights activist Robert Martin with his speech at yesterday's Free Palestine rally outside the State Library of Victoria, gathering weekly at 12pm every Sunday. He reports back on his recent experience aboard the "Handala", one of the may vessels part of the ongoing Gaza Freedom Flotilla. For more news, reports and testimonies from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (and its members), you can jump online and head to www.freedomflotilla.org 

3. Cambodian artist Sentosa Mam. Listen Here

We were joined on the show by Cambodian artist Sentosa Mam who spoke about her experience of growing up in Cambodia, dealing with racism and sexism, drawing from her experiences working in the sex industry. We spoke about her artistic expression and cultural lineages creating familial pressures, survival trades, the current border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand, and how to support those who have experienced discrimination of any kind.  

- Vixen

4. We finished with a segment from last weeks episode of Tuesday Hometime, where 3CR's Jan Bartlett interviewed Emeritus-Professor Damien Kingsbury about the reasons behind the ongoing conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. 

Community Events to attend

1. Boycott CALTEX National Day Of Action: This Saturday 23 Aug... there are a few around VIC and interstate: find your local event at boycottcaltex.org

2. Overdose awareness concert organised by maurice from the resident frequency show on Thursdays from 12-1pm. The concert is on the 29th August 2-4pm collingwood yards 

Songs

1. Ceasefire by eagle vs drone 

2. Bound by Ponderosa Twins Plus One 

3. Common Sense by YARA