Eureka Day 2025: Spirit of Eureka Anniversary & Whitlam Dismissal

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 - 6:00am to 7:00am

To find more audio from 3CR's Eureka Day 2025 Special Programming, head to www.3cr.org.au/eureka171


50 Years Since Whitlam Dismissal & Eureka Rebellion Anniversary EVENT
Hosted by Spirit of Eureka at MUA Hall in West Melbourne, Sat 29 Nov 2025. 


Event highlights, originally broadcast on 3CR at 6.00am, 3 Dec 2025:
Vittorio (Radio FILEF) & Karina discuss the night, and feature some audio highlights, with presentations from:

  • MC Kevin Bracken, former MUA Vic Secretary and rank'n'file member of the CFMEU,
  • Professor Gary Foley, Gumbaynggir activist & scholar,
  • Dave BallMUA Vic Deputy Branch Secretary, and 
  • Shirley Winton, member of No AUKUS Coalition Vic, IPAN (Vic), and other orgs.

This night also featured a talk by advocate for Palestine Sarah Baarini, and finished up with a collective recital of the Diggers Oath, led by Kevin Bracken.

Later we heard musical performances by Berlin, Filipino musician and one of the conveners of the Philippine Caucus for Peace, followed by local band Breeze.

 

Additional audio excerpts:

  • Sarah Baarini's presentation at the event | ♪ LISTEN
     
  • Kevin Bracken wrap-up and Eureka Oath recital with event attendees | ♪ LISTEN
     
  • Event performer Berlin, discussion recorded at a protest the following day:
    On Philippines government corruption, Anakbayan anniversary, his thoughts on labour power and international solidarity, music. | ♪ LISTEN
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3CR has a number of special broadcasts each year to celebrate important community activist events. These broadcasts are staged at live events around Melbourne or in the studios of 3CR in Fitzroy.

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