Hilde Varney, dear friend and long term peace activist, passionate about justice and human rights, gives Irene Gale and myself a taste of what life was like for a teenage girl in pre-war Austria. Funny little anecdotes off-set the gravity and trauma of the situation. In Part 2 Hilde takes the listener from hilarious stories of conical bras worn by Russian women to grim stories of life under Hitler. This…
This is the beginning of several stories, an assortment of anecdotes, emails and other recordings and readings that provide a brief insight into the anti-apartheid actions in Australia and New Zealand. Here Irene Gale, AM talks about her long- term relationship and combined activism with her dear South African friend Phyllis Naidoo. Irene and son Roger Gale Roger Gale, son of Irene and Jim Gale both renowned anti-apartheid activists, gives…
It was a sheer fluke that Michael (also a resident of Christie Walk) and I bumped into Zainil and Michael but it was serendipitous that we did. Have a listen to their passion when talking about their home.”We aim to cooperatively live on and manage the land to protect, conserve and enjoy its indigenous nature.” But why “round the bend” We are part of the Bend of Islands community –…
Carol Omer is an artist and certified Life Coach who specialises in women’s empowerment, change management and creating peace after domestic violence .She was a founding member of EarthSong Aboriginal Healing Pathways Foundation and former board member of Nunga Mi:Minars Aboriginal Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Shelter. Carol recognises the crucial role of the expertise, wisdom and authority of the First People of Australia as core to our capacity develop…
A day in the life of an ant; The Sands Of Time; Archie and Gran Have Words, Climate Bingo; The “C” Files This extract of 5 short dialogue pieces and a short story, by Rosie, deals with the subject of Climate Change in a way that makes you think, smile and then think again. Rosie’s humorous pieces are a small part of ‘There’s No Planet “B” an E-book anthology to be…
With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer and as a senior executive for major Australian companies, Sam now provides business mentoring and business development services to a number of organisations. Sam brings his diverse career experience and specialist expertise in the areas of law, governance and compliance to boards and community groups. His interests also include co-operative models and working toward a more circular economy promoting a regenerative,…
Ed has dedicated much of his life to sustainable development and to create an environment that nurtures both the people, plants and creatures that live on the land and the land itself. Here he answers the question of what a sustainable inclusive looks like to him
this is gold, George, Dawn and Amanda on markets and life in the “good old days” generally.
Part 1. A fascinating conversation with George and Dawn James and their daughter Amanda. While everyone chips in George steals the show with his stories of life as a 9 year old on a fruit orchard in Cudlee Creek, leaving home at 2am to go to the market to deliver fruit, either on an old truck or the 2 horse trolley. His memories date back to before and during World…
My friend Dr Zakia Sharif wants this information to be spread far and wide. Iraqi people are suffering, especially young people and it is a direct result of the 2003 invasion, in which we were complicit.
