Solidarity Breakfast

Headlines here II - Vic Labor's sell out of Public Housing in Richmond- Data Centre push back by communities in Victoria- Albanese Govt light on AI while some wins in court- Special powers for WA police for arms convention- Trade Unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel- UK Lawyers for Israel, based in the UK, calls for Medicines Sans Frontieres, to be proscribed as a terror group.- The Return reviewVoices4Palestine here II Shamikh Bhadra, Palestinian speaking in Hyde Park, Sydney Rally - recorded by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show)Now, Autonomy here II Max Eastman, Author interview. The book is Now, Autonomy published by Giramondo Publishing This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is on fire this week weeding through the mainstream with roundup of satire.NT Child Abuse here II NT activist and Radio FILEF guest Mililma May’s new article about the CLP Finnocchiario government’s human rights abuses against childrenNo To Racism No to One Nation here II Lucy Honan, speaking at the Building the fight Against One Nation Public Forum Called by Unite Against Racism Wednesday 9th September at Trades Hall.

Headlines here II - Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Mary Kostakidis wins case, after 2 years legal wrangling, brought over pro-Palestinian social media posts. - Worrying signs from Germany as Volkswagen factory retooled for Rafael weapons systems and right wing electoral win in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.- Donald Trump promises to pay a 'dividend' of $5,000 to every American, at Republican Convention at the cost of $1.3 trillion.- Antropic is building 'pre-crime' surveillance technology targeted at AI activists, according to American Prospect. Philip K Dick Lives!- Remembering Sept 11 1973 Chile.Voices4Palestine here II Susan Abulhawa NICA Behind the Veil here II Performer James Wilson talks to us about the NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) only show for the year Behind the Veil playing at NICA Green St Prahan from 15th - 19th Sept. "Welcome to a world where perfection is manufactured, productivity is worshipped, individuality has become a dangerous defect, and every smile has been carefully rehearsed." This is the Week here II Kevin Healy slices and dices the week with satire.Permanent US Bases Aust here II Dr Vince Scappature from IPAN outlines the threat coming to reality of permanent US military based in Australia as the US empire advances it's war plans against China. Is this really in Australia's national interest? More infoNational Day of Action Against AUKUS here II We speak with Fencer, from Anti Militarism Action Network (AMAN), about the National Day of Action Against AUKUS in Melbourne 2pm Sat 20th Sept @ US Consulate 553 St Kilda Rd.It is part of National Days of Actions Against AUKUS, End US Alliance, No Peace Without Justice running from 12-21 Sept.

Headlines here II - Coles ditches Palantir after Getup campaign- Coal mine approval as Albanese meets Pacific leaders undermines Pacific partnership, as UN warns of 1.5C overshoot.- Macquarie University replaces tutorial with an AI chatbot called a virtual peer in Psychology courses.- Victorian Government legislation the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 targets RAFFWUVoices4Palestine - Ilan Pappe here II Israeli historian and political scientist, Ilan Pappe, speaking at the Oxford Union on the question: Palestine Never Truly Wanted Peace with Palestine.Quantem Dispute Update here II MUA members at Quantem were locked out on Wednesday after taking protected action over wages, conditions and respect at work. We talk with lead organiser Shane Reside for an update on the picket.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy scythes the week with satireCritical Minerals here II part of a Trade Justice chat with Oxfam America's Maria Lya Ramos and Andrew Gogrand about the report Financing Critical Minerals but Failing Critical Safeguards.

Headlines here II - Darebin Council move to rename the Reservoir Library after Gaetano Greco- CPSU lean support for RAFFWU after the passing of the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 through the lower house in Victoria this week. Rally in support of RAFFWU Sat 5th Sept, 1pm Labor Party Headquarters in Docklands.- IDF send 'peace' runners to Sydney marathon while Egyptian satirist barred from entry to Australia.Aboriginal Strikes Acknowledged here II Kim Alley runs through the anniversary of the Gurindji Walk off and other important labour actions by Aboriginal people. She is talking at the 5 hour stop work by NTEU members at MelbUni on Thursday 27 Aug.Voices4Palestine here II While Albanese sat with war industry cohort Thales and CMA-CGM at the recent Australia and NZ shipping and logistics conference on 26 Aug Stop the War on Palestine rallied outside calling out Australia's active involvement in arming and supporting Israel. We hear from Erima Dahl, a rank and file MUA member.Invasive Species here II John Kelly, Conservation Advocate from the Invasive Species Council talks about the issue of invasive species such as deer in undermining our environment. Networking BBQ Sept 2 Holy Cross Centre, 207 Serpells Rd, Templestowe 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Featuring speakers. RSVP  [email protected] is the Week here II Kevin Healy is on fire with satire of the weeks happenings.Bird Flu Action here II David Mould, from The Victorian Wildlife Alliance gives a view of the seriousness of the bird flu outbreak locally and what needs to happen to keep wildlife and other animals safe.Irish Anti Colonial Warriors here II On the 45th year anniversary of the Irish Republican hunger strikes of 1981 we are joined by Daire Aodh to look at the state of Northern Irish independence and reunification. He is part of a local group called Irish Anti Colonial Warriors.

Headlines here II - Türkiye issues arrect warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli ministers in relation to abuse of activists on global Samud flotilla.- US updates including continued National Guard deployment in Washington DC causing consternation/ US illegal oil drilling in Greenland/ US sanctions on two ICC Judges- APAN update on Palestine including The Israeli government announced there will be no criminal investigation into the Israeli drone striked that killed Zomi Frankcom, an Australian humanitarian aid-worker, and six of her colleagues. - Palestine Action Jury discharge in Elbit Bristol raid trial- Generators of AI generated rapper Danny Bones used as a tool in right wing White supremacy propaganda named.- VALS reports Greens member, Katherine Copsey successfully passed and amendment to the Corrections Act in the Victorian Parliament which will see the harmful practice of 'decanting' made illegal.- Unemployment rising and ACOSS the Australian Council of Social Service say there are better ways of dealing with inflation than sacrificing another 100,000 people to poverty social security paymentsVoices4Palestine here II statement by convenors at 2-8-2026 Palestine RallyAnti Racism Rally Dandenong here II Samar Geid spoke at the well attended anti-racism rally outside Dandenong Market on Sunday 19th August 22nd Green Left Comedy Debate here II Comedian and the MC for the Green Left Comedy Debate, which asks "Why we should blockade the USA", gives us some of the details for the event.Rename Reservoir Library Campaign here II Tobia joins us to give a progress report on the campaign to remember Gaetano Greco through a name change for the Reservoir Library. Members of the community will be handing out leaflets at the Library on Monday and people are asked to come to the Tuesday Darebin Council meeting at 6pmThis was the Week here II Kevin Healy is on fire this week with a razor sharp look at what happened this week.AI Special II NIBS/ Arena event held on the 17th of August focused on AI and work. Academic/researchers/ authors Chris O'Neil here  and Tim Strong here give fascinating outlines of AI's actual reality without the commercial and political hype. A must listen.