In our recent interview with Australian musician Mia Dyson, we talked about her new album Idyllwild. We discussed one song in particular, Made from the Same Clay. The song explores how Dyson felt when she was confronted by the extreme number of homeless people in Los Angeles. 
 
Have a listen to her thoughts on the song, and homelessness in general. 

For the full interview with Dyson, buy a copy of The Big Issue Ed#473, on sale now!

Mia Dyson on Homelessness

Bestselling author of 'A Street Cat Named Bob' and former Big Issue vendor in the UK describes the everyday challenges of selling the magazine.

James Bowen on the Challenges of Being a Big Issue Vendor

'Survivors', a project celebrating the Indigenous people of the small NSW town of Wellington, may be the first step towards righting some historical wrongs. Here is an extract of one of the oral histories from local Wiradjuri man, Paul West. 
Photograph and audio by Asher Milgate. Find out more at survivors.net.au

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