Virginia Haussegger & Judy Waters - Women & Gender Equality 2021

It’s Plastic Free July! Join Dr Mark Browne, UNSW School of Science, as he discusses the impact of microplastics on health, current research trends, and issues that need attention.
Also in the show: Ryan Lungu, Executive Director of the Canberra Environment Centre, gives us tips and tricks on how to break up with single use plastic without feeling guilty or overwhelmed. It’s not as hard as you may think. Take the pledge today!

Microplastics: https://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/micro-plastics/11016302
Plastic Free July: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/about-us/
Canberra Environment Centre: https://www.canberraenvironment.org/

It's Plastic Free July, 2021

One from our archive. In 2017 Subject ACT’s Nathan Gruber sat down with Richard Denniss from the Australia Institute to talk about Richard’s book: ‘Curing Affluenza: How to buy less stuff and save the world’, available through Black Inc. As relevant today as then.

'Curing Affluenza: How to buy less stuff and save the world' with Richard Denniss

In October 2001, a small fishing boat left Indonesia with over 400 people en route to Australia dreaming of safety, reuniting with family and building a home. Tragically, 353 people died when the SIEV X sank. The background to this horrific event was John Howard's 2001 election during which people seeking asylum were demonised and scapegoated. We commemorate the SIEV X, and honour those who lost their lives and remember their families 20 years on.

SIEV X - Commemorating Lives Lost 20 Years On

We take a deep dive into Canberra’s creative scene. From art, illustrations, murals to music, we interview some of Canberra’s most inspiring artistic talent.

We speak with street artist, muralist and illustrator Bjarni Wark, otherwise known as ‘Happy Decay’. Bjarni spent ten years adding splashes of colour and quirk to deteriorating walls and lacklustre public spaces around Canberra, before moving his practice along Australia’s south coast. We talk about his work, inspirations and experiences of being a Canberra-based visual artist. 

You are able to view Bjarni’s artworks at: https://happydecay.com.au/ 

We also talk to Keo, a local producer and owner of Darling Street Studios. Earlier this year, Keo achieved his dream of building his very own creative studio! Darling Street is a brand new modular creative space in Mitchell ACT, specialising in music recording, music production, press photography, music video and digital content. A very interesting and insightful discussion about what Keo did to turn his dream into a reality and what he loves most about working with local talent. 
 
For more information about Darling Street Studios, please visit: https://www.darlingstreetstudios.com/

Canberra Creatives: The Hidden Cultural Diamond

Human rights such as freedom of speech and religion are often invoked by many Australians and even many politicians, but did you know Australia is the only democracy without a federal Bill or Charter of Rights?

To discuss this issue, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sat down with Tim Vines, Vice President of Civil Liberties Australia, and Sam Tierney, a Board member of CLA and an ACT solicitor. Tim talks about how a Bill or Charter would function to ensure human rights are better protected in law on a federal level, while Sam talks about how the ACT's own Human Rights Act 2004 has been used to protect human rights in the territory.

You can find Civil Liberties Australia at http://www.cla.asn.au/News/

Recommended reading for a more indepth analysis of this issue is Prof George Williams' "A Charter of Rights for Australia", the 4th edition of which has just recently been published by UNSW Press.

Image is an amalgam of the Human Rights Logo (https://www.humanrightslogo.net/) and The Golden Wattle Flag, a proposed alternative Australian flag designed by Jeremy Matthews (http://www.goldenwattleflag.com/).

This program was aired on 28th August, 2017.

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A Bill or Charter of Rights for Australia with Civil Liberties Australia

And a happy Wattle Day to you, our beloved SubjectACT listeners! But what exactly is Wattle Day anyway, where did it come from and why, unlike Australia Day and ANZAC Day, has this long-standing Australian national day seen a bit of a decline over the years? 

To discuss this and more, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Terry Fewtrell, President of the Wattle Day Association Inc., which is based in Canberra. Also discussed is Australia's often confused history with national symbols, and the importance and function of national days in the context of mounting criticism of Australia Day - and Terry's conviction that Wattle Day can be sort to resolve this tension.

Find Terry's excellent piece published on Wattle Day by clicking this link: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/let-national-wattle-day-end-the-australia-day-arguments-20170831-gy7zwi.html

You can also find the Wattle Day Association Inc. via their website at http://www.wattleday.asn.au/ or alternatively find their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WattleDay/

This program was aired on 4th September, 2017.

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National Wattle Day with Terry Fewtrell, President of the Wattle Day Association Inc.

Peter Radoll, the dean of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies at the University of Canberra. Peter's ambition is to see every remote Australian Aboriginal communities with access of modern age internet connectivity.

Peter Radoll

Identity.

Australia's key federal legislation to protect our endangered environment and species is facing significant changes. Basha Staska, Australian Conservation Foundation, and Sean Dooley, Birdlife Australia, discuss the changes and their concerns about the potential impacts for the environment.

Australia's environmental protection laws in the spotlight

Australia's Environmental Protection Laws In The Spotlight

Nicola Wakefield Evans 30% Club & Nicole Duncan, South 32 - Women, Advocacy, Gender Equality

SubjectACT is 2XX 98.3FM's primetime local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment. Airs 6:30pm Tuesdays in Canberra.

Canberra Creatives: The Hidden Cultural Diamond

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