Renters and Housing Union | Unite Against Racism Forum | National Endangered Species Day | Younger Children Education in Gaza

Monday, 7 September 2026 - 7:00am to 8:30am
 
Headlines: 
  • BHP coal mine extension approved as a UN report warns of dangerous climate overshooting 

 

  • NextDC, an Australian data center company, has reported profits above forecasts as its water and energy use rise for the third consecutive year. Next DC has a data centre running next to Tottenham station

Segments: 
- Adu Hani, Secretary of the Renters and Housing Union, joined us to discuss RAHU's recent success with collective tenant bargaining and its implications for future tenant organising in Victoria. Adu also spoke about upcoming rental reforms coming into effect on 13 October, and key commitments tenants should be mindful of when it comes to the November state elections. 
 
-  Unite against racism and a coalition of organisations are hosting a forum this Wednesday to build the fight against one nation. We were joined by David Glanz, an organiser of the event and member of the Refugee Action Collective. 
 
- Interview with Violet Coco and Collette Harmsen about National Endangered Species Day and an action mourning endangered species at DEECA 
 
- Jan Bartlett spoke to Ken Davis, International Programs manager of APHEDA, Union Aid Abroad. Who begins the segment here with a background on the current state of education for younger children in Gaza since the intensification of Israel's siege over the past 3 years… a content warning that this interview mentions violence against children which may be distressing to listeners. General Lines: Lifeline: 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 13YARN: 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au
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Music: 
Signing Off by Daisy Picker