7.09 am -  Judith speaks with Yaraan Couzens-Bundle, a Gunditjmara woman, Whale Dreaming Custodian and Chair of SOPEC (Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective). They are concerned about the proposed 3D seismic survey in the Otway Basin, in particular but not only the impact on whales, and are campaigning with environmentalists and fishers to stop it. Sign the petition to the Federal Parliament at https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN4404. Petition closes 12 October 2022.

7.34am - Eiddwyn speaks with environmental historian Professor Rohan Lloyd about the politicisation and history of the Great Barrier Reef. Rohan is a historian who specialises in North Queensland and Australian environmental history. His book 'Saving the Reef' releasing Wednesday October 5th today!https://www.uqp.com.au/books/saving-the-reef-the-human-story-behind-one-of-australias-greatest-environmental-treasures

7.48am - Claudia speaks with biologist and natural history author Danielle Clode about her new book 'Koala - A Life in Trees'. https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/koala

See also - https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-the-koala-when-its-smart-to-be-slow-187003

To read the Federal Government's Threatened Species Action Plan - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/threatened-species-action-plan-2022-2032.pdf

8.00am - Grace speaks with Ned Tjampijinpa Hargraves (aka Uncle Ned), discussing the No Police Guns' campaign & Queensland company NIAO who makes guns for the Australian Defence Force. We further discussed the social and environmental ramifications that will impact remote communities.

Ecosocialism 2022 event details

Ecosocialism 2022:Socialist Alliance Melbourne and Green Left is hosting Ecosocialism 2022: System Change not Climate Change in Melbourne on Saturday October 8 from 10am-6pm at the AMWU office, 251 Queensberry Street in Carlton and online via ZOOM. You can book your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/CCGER