Paddy Gibson from the Sydney Climate Coalition discusses the World Environment Day rally set for 12 midday, Monday the 5th of June at Hyde Park North and marching on the NSW Parliament. Paddy discusses what's changed and what hasn't since the election of the Federal and NSW Labor Governments, and their ongoing approval of new coal and gas extraction and anti-protest laws targeting environmental campaigners.

World Environment Day Monday June 5: protest for no new coal and gas w Paddy Gibson  1/6/23

Pip Hinman from Residents for De-amalgamation discusses the NSW Labor Government's refusal of demerger of Inner West Council.

Labor refuses Inner West Council demerger w Pip Hinman 21/3/24

City of Sydney Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore discusses the recent visit and presentation of City of London architect Paul Karakusevic on the renewal of council housing in London, the important role of community consultation, and how this could be applied in Sydney.

The re-emergence of public housing with Greens Clr Sylvie Ellsmore 21/3/24

Anna Kellerman, founder of Mama Creatives, talks to Lou Steer about helping women find their creativity, why creativity is so important, and how Mama Creatives helps women explore creativity.

Next Mama Creatives event celebrates Mother's Day and love. Features Bron Mandile (MC), storytellers Jennifer Reid, Martine Springer, Freya Wolf,  and poet Lou Steer It  is on Tuesday 7 May at 7pm. The Bellevue Hotel, 169 Hargrave St, Paddington. Tickets from Humanitix, https://events.humanitix.com/mama-creatives-story-slam-love

Anna Kellerman talks about mothers, women, creativity and Mama Creatives

Lou Steer of Close to Home talks to Shiya, one of the organisers of the Iranian protest rally at Sydney Town Hall on 1 May 2022. Shiya explains why the Iranian government has taken harsh measures including ordering the death penalty against  Iranian rapper Toomaj Saheli and other victims of the Iranian government for their protests against corruption

Shiya speaks to Close to Home about Woman Life Freedom in Iran

Senator David Shoebridge addresses the Iran protest rally at Sydney Town Hall on 1 May 2024. He speaks against the death penalty ordered on Iranian rapper Toomaj Saheli and calls for freedom for the Iranian people.

Senator David Shoebridge addresses Iran protest rally in Sydney

Storyteller Chris Price of larper group Sky'kadia talks to Lou Steer of Close to Home about larping and cosplay at Blacktown Medieval Fayre. Chris's podcast is HEX ED OZ.

Sky'kadia and larping - Close to Home at Blacktown Medieval Fayre

Danny Gardner talks to Lou Steer of Close to Home about Auburn Poets and Writers and their new anthology, Chameleon.
Auburn Poets and Writers performs at Sydney Writers Festival on 24 May 2024 and launch their new anthology, Chameleon, at Westwords, 41 Hunter St, Parramatta on 27 May 2024. All welcome.

Danny Gardner talks Auburn Poets And Writers at Sydney Writers Festival

Mark Marusic talks to Lou Steer of Close to Home about poetry and reads his poem Hanging on the Line. Mark is a member of Auburn Poets and Writers and convenes Poets at Petersham Bowlo.

Mark Marusic reads his poem Hanging on the Line

Dona Zapone reads her poem Hashtag Click. She is a member of Auburn Poets and Writers.

Dona Zapone reads her poem Hashtag Click

John Samaha, director of Sydney World Film Festival 2024, talks to Lou Steer of Close to Home about the festival, acting, and film production in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.

Sydney World Film Festival 2024 is held from 30 May to 2 June at Palace Cinema Central (Broadway), Cinema 7. Unemployed and students free! Climate neutral film event.  Bookings www.sydneyfilmfest.com

John Samaha talks about Sydney World Film Festival 2024

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