Acknowledgement of Country//

Headlines//

We hear a talk given by Dr Arjun Makhijani, President of the Institute for Energy and Environment Research at the "Don't Contaminate the Oceans with Radioactivity!" International Forum webcast, which was held online on 17th December 2022 and organised by the Citizens’ Conference to Condemn Further Pollution of the Ocean (KOREUMI). Dr Makhijani discusses the technical details of flaws in the current treatment of waste from the Fukushima accident, institutional responses, and possible alternatives to deal with the waste.//

Palestinian organiser Amal joined us to speak about the University of Melbourne’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and its concerning implications for critiques of Israel. You can find out more about both antisemitism and the IHRA statement via the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network’s website.//

Goddess Naavikaran and Levi Kohler came on the show to talk about their event Mothprocess, which is coming up on Friday the 3rd of February at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond. Naavikaran is a DJ, theatre producer, musician and choreographer from India, based in Naarm, and Levi is a music producer, singer-songwriter, and DJ. You can buy tickets to Mothprocess on eventbrite.//

Eelam Tamil activist and Law/Arts student Renuga Inpakumar joined us to discuss Tamil Oppression Day in the lead up to its 75th anniversary on the 4th of February. The Tamil Refugee Council will be holding a public demonstration outside the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra to commemorate the date and call for justice for Eelam Tamils and an end to military occupation. Find out more and support the work of the Tamil Refugee Council on their website or on Facebook.//

Songs//

My Witch - Jen Cloher//

LIFE ON MARS - KANADA THE LOOP/