Legendary rap group Curse Ov Dialect have been spitting their anarchic experimental hip hop since 1994. Ahead of their upcoming release, Twisted Strangers, Ray Grenfell spoke to Curse Ov Dialect MC Volk Makedonski.
Pia Mancini of the Open Collective on transforming democracy from the bottom up
We speak with Pia Mancini of the Open Collective on how this revolutionary new platform may be one of the keys to transforming democracy from the bottom up. https://opencollective.com/
Aisha Nancy Novakovic on her paper on Radicalisation, Redemption and Loss
We talk with young Perth Muslim activist Aisha Nancy Novakovic about the conference where she presented a paper on Radicalisation, Redemption and Loss: Insights into the Young Muslim Mind.
Natalie Banks on the #ProtectProtestWA rally
The Barnett Government is trying to push through legislation to curtail our right to protest. They want to make it an offence to carry a “thing” with the ‘presumed’ intention of impeding lawful activity. This incredibly vague wording has horrible implications for anybody fighting for what’s right in Western Australia. Read it here: www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/B…ill114-1.pdf As […]
Anglican Rector Father Chris Bedding on #LetThemStay #StandForSanctuary
We speak with the Rector of the Anglican parish of Darlington and refugee campaigner Father Chris Bedding on the recent offering of sanctuary to refugees by churches around the country as the federal government threatens the deportation of 267 refugees to abusive detention camps on Manus Island and Nauru.
Brisbane tent embassy’s Bogaine Spearim on Invasion Day
In recent years we’ve seen a renaissance of the struggle for Aboriginal self-determination. From the rebirth of the Canberra tent embassy to our own Matagarup encampment and the ongoing campaign against deaths in custody, many valiant and self-sacrificing leaders have emerged. Brisbane-based Bogaine Spearim is one such champion of this new movement. We spoke to […]
Tony Serve – ”#standuporbendover” @Borderforce access to ur fonez 📲🖕
We speak with veteran independent journalist and activist Tony Serve who, upon returning from abroad, had his phone and pin demanded of him by Border Force officers, raising further concerns for journos and activists in the day and age of metadata retention laws and the ongoing erosion of our civil liberties.
Robert Eggington on the critical response program to tackle high WA Indigenous suicide rate
We talk to Robert Eggington of the Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation in the wake of the Federal Government’s pledged $1 million to set up a “critical response” project to tackle Indigenous suicide in Western Australia. The Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation has worked with the Aboriginal community at the grassroots level for 30 years in a wide ranging […]
TPP update and forecast with NZ activist and trade unionist Edward Miller
TPP update and forecast with NZ activist and trade unionist Edward Miller.
The Black Australia blogger who forced the ‘Walkabout’ bush doof name change
We speak with Yarramun, blogger at http://black-australia.tumblr.com/ about the racist nature of the ‘walkabout’ dance party which caused a social media storm.
Iraq war veteran Vincent Emmanuele on the Paris terrorist attack
US Iraq war veteran Vincent Emanuele is currently in Australia supporting the release of the documentary “We Are Many” – the story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on 15th February 2003, against the then impending war on Iraq. We talk to him about the film and the echoes at this […]
James McKenzie of 3CR Melbourne in wake of United Patriots Front intimidation
3CR COMMUNITY RADIO STATEMENT RE THE UNITED PATRIOTS FRONT “On Sunday 1st November, five members of the fascist group United Patriots Front (UPF) gained entry to the premises of 3CR Community Radio and filmed throughout the building without permission. In an effort to intimidate the station and its programmers, they then posted the video on […]
Independent filmmaker Dujon Pereira on his documentary Black Hole
Indymedia speaks to independent filmmaker Dujon Pereira about his documentary Black Hole which reveals unseen footage of coal, corruption and community resistance of one of Australia’s most controversial mining projects – Whitehaven’s Maules Creek Coal Mine in the Leard State Forest. Come along to the premiere screening in Western Australia in Fremantle on the 16th […]
International Solidarity Movement activist Phoebe on the escalating violence in the West Bank
Indymedia speaks to International Solidarity Movement Australian activist Phoebe who is currently in the West Bank on the escalating violence in the region over recent weeks.
Sarah Ross on refugee Khodayar Amini who died after setting himself on fire
We speak with Refugee Rights Action Network campaigner Sarah Ross on the horrific suicide of Afghan asylum seeker Khodayar Amini who self immolated whilst on a video call to her and fellow refugee campaigner Michelle Bui. In his message before he died he said – “My crime was that I was a refugee. They tortured […]
CFMEU National Secretary Michael O’Connor on the Trade Union Royal Commission
The Trade Union Royal Commission has descended into high farce with head commissioner Dyson Heydon ruling, of course favourably, on his own ability to continue the job. We speak to CFMEU National Secretary Michael O’Connor about what lies behind this discredited investigation, and touch on the reasons why the union is campaigning against Australia’s free […]
Jasmina Brankovich on the #HESTAdivest campaign
Jasmina Brankovich on the recent #HESTAdivest win which has seen industry super fund HESTA divest from its Transfield Services holdings for that company’s involvement in the Australian detention industry. Image via Sarah Maynard (@sarahmaynard191) | Twitter
Father Bob Maguire – luminary ratbag
For the radiothon edition of Indymedia, we speak to renegade Catholic legend Father Bob Maguire about the importance of political struggle, love and spirit.
Dr Miguel A. Martínez on capitalism in crisis and the squatting movement
Capitalism is in crisis, the politics of austerity and debt are crippling much Europe and the world. Meanwhile we face some of the biggest environmental challenges any generation has ever faced. But within the social, environmental and economic crisis, alternatives are being born. The squatted social centre movement in Spain has played a key role […]
Kate Raynes-Goldie on our Orwellian times and the gaming industry in Australia
Adjunct Research Fellow Curtin University in the School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts, Director, Director Games and Interactive at FTI and founder of Games We Play Kate Raynes-Goldie on our Orwellian times and the gaming industry in Australia.
Greek anti-austerity activist Petros Constantinou on the latest developments in the Greek struggle
All eyes remain on Greece in the wake of what many observers are calling an act of historic capitulation by the Syriza government, with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras agreeing to provisional terms for a third bailout of the depressed Mediterranean economy. Indymedia’s Alex Whisson spoke to Greek socialist and anti-austerity activist Petros Constantinou about the […]
Debriefing the weekends Reclaim Australia v Racial Equality clashes over the weekend
Debriefing the weekends Reclaim Australia v Racial Equality clashes over the weekend with Love Makes a Way campaigner Jarrod McKenna, Refugee Rights Action Network WA organiser Victoria Martin and comedian and Muslim woman Leah Aliyyah Cornish-Ward.
Rockhampton Peace Convergence spokesperson Robin Taubenfield on the Quaker Grannies arrests
We speak with Rockhampton Peace Convergence spokesperson Robin Taubenfield about the Quaker Grannies arrested at the gates of Shoalwater military base after a cup of tea, lamingtons and a chat with the military about the cost of war. The Grannies were arrested and detained by police after holding a tea party complete with flowers, tea […]
Historian Cedric Beidatsch on the attacks on civil liberties by Neoliberal Capitalism (part 2)
We speak to historian and long time activist Cedric Beidatsch to try and understand the latest attacks on civil liberties and how they are connected to the Neoliberal Capitalist agenda in Australia and the world. This is part one of the interview where Cedric also touches on the changing nature of the global anti-Capitalist movement.
Rev Brian Brown from the Uniting Church about the case of baby Asha held in detention
Following a rally in Sydney protesting children in detention, Indymedia chatted with one of the speakers, Rev Brian Brown from the Uniting Church, about the case of baby Asha, whose story inspired the protest, along with the wider issue of abuse against asylum seekers in detention, and the recent passing of legislation criminalizing those who […]
Historian Cedric Beidatsch on the attacks on civil liberties by Neoliberal Capitalism (part 1)
We speak to historian and long time activist Cedric Beidatsch to try and understand the latest attacks on civil liberties and how they are connected to the Neoliberal Capitalist agenda in Australia and the world. This is part one of the interview where Cedric also touches on the changing nature of the global anti-Capitalist movement.
Emeritus Professor Frank Stilwell on the historic Greek referendum result rejecting harsher austerity economics
We speak with emeritus professor Frank Stilwell of Sydney University on the historic Greek referendum rejecting harsher austerity economics. Professor Stilwell was previously a colleague at Sydney University of the (now previous) Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. Following is some editorial comment on the Greek situation from Perth Indymedia presenter Alex Whisson… (more…)
Pro-Palestinian activists shut down Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems, on anniversary of Israel’s ‘Protective Edge’ assault on GAZA
At 8am members of the Melbourne Palestine Action Coalition (MPAC) shut down the headquarters of Israeli arms manufacturer, ELBIT SYSTEMS, at 235 Ingles St Port Melbourne to mark the first anniversary of the 2014 Israeli ‘Protective Edge’ assault on Gaza. The group have blockaded access to the building and currently have two people locked on […]
Sam Wainwright on the campaign against Perth Freight Link & the privatization of the Fremantle Port
Not a week goes by that there is not a meeting or action around the state government’s proposed Perth Freight Link. As the community anger mounts and on the eve of the Fremantle Council voting to officially oppose the $1.6 freeway, Indymedia spoke to councilor Sam Wainwright about the campaign to both oppose the PFL, […]
CEO of Financial Couselling WA on the withdrawal of funding for financial counsellors in WA
With the economy weakening, and job losses on the horizon for many West Australians, many are turning to financial counsellors for support- but the sector is also being hit with budget cuts, and is expected to lose around 50 jobs this year. For more on the perfect storm this might create, we spoke to Charles […]
Simone Van Hattem with the latest on the Protect Peaceful Protest campaign in WA
Simone Van Hattem with the latest on the Protect Peaceful Protest campaign in WA, a group concerned with legislation the Barnett government is attempting to push through parliament that would criminalise protest. “We are concerned that the punishments defined in the bill, up to $24000 or 24 months’ imprisonment, will act as a deterrent to […]
Equal love and LGBTI rights campaigner Farida Iqbal on the historic supreme court ruling in the US for marriage equality
Equal love and LGBTI rights campaigner Farida Iqbal on the historic supreme court ruling in the US for marriage equality and what it means for the Australian campaign. We speak with her also about the upcoming rally in Perth (5th July) –www.facebook.com/events/835882479842128/
Bella Bropho on the Police Invasion of Matagarup Refugee Camp
Bella Bropho discusses the latest police invasion of the refugee camp at Matagarup. She is one of the participants in this camp and the interview was recorded at the site. This is a sacred Indigenous site that is serving as a refugee camp for people who are being affected by the closure of Indigenous communities. […]
Tammy Solonec on Amnesty report finding Aboriginal youths 24 times more likely to be in detention
Tammy Solonec Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Manager at Amnesty International Australia speaks with us about their new report which finds Aboriginal youths are 24 times more likely to be in detention. The report is available from the following link – www.amnesty.org.au/images/uploads/…onal_report.pdf
Ben Pennings on Beyond Green’s recent stunt highlighting banks’ dodgy support for mining companies
Earlier this month, a group of animals, including a grumpy koala, marched into an ANZ bank in Sydney to ask for a home loan, since their current habitat is under threat from Maules Creek mine, which ANZ is funding. The stunt was organized by Beyond Green to highlight banks’ dodgy support for mining companies, and […]
ThoughtWorks research and policy advisor Felicity Ruby on two years post Snowden
Felicity Ruby, ThoughtWorks research and policy advisor and former advisor to Greens Senator Scott Ludlam, on two years of Edward Snowden’s revelations and where we’re at on the battle for internet freedom.
Refugee rights campaigner Leonie Lundy on the upcoming Welcome Fiesta in Fremantle
Refugee rights campaigner Leonie Lundy to hear all about the Refugee Welcome Fiesta happening out in Freo this Sunday.
Highlights from Saturday’s confrontation between Reclaim Australia and their anti-racist opponents
Audio highlights from last Saturday’s confrontation between the far right bigots of Reclaim Australia and their anti-racist opponents.
Malou Logan on the Campaign to Free Mary Jane Veloso
Malou Logan, vice chair person of Gabriela Australia discusses the campaign to free Mary Jane Veloso. Veloso is a Filipina worker who was arrested and sentenced to death for allegedly smuggling heroin into Indonesia. She has been in Indonesian prison since 2010 and has recently had her execution delayed. Logan makes the case that 5 […]
Kieran Bennett from Anarchist Affinity on Confronting United Patriot Front Fascists
Kieran Bennett from Anarchist Affinity discusses a recent counter-protest against a United Patriots Front fascist protest in Melbourne. United Patriots Front is a spin off organisation from the racist Reclaim Australia movement. Bennett also discusses the need for a broad anti-fascist movement in Australia, that includes, but is not limited to, directly confronting fascists in […]
Jessica Ellen on the Importance of Funding for Domestic Violence Services
Jessica Ellen takes on the lack of funding for services to tackle domestic violence in the federal budget. Jessica is a law student who has done research into domestic violence and volunteered at community legal centres. She discusses the importance of domestic violence services and education for men, as well as gendered violence and why […]
Will Potter, Activism Is NOT Terrorism
We’re joined by independent journalist Will Potter from greenisthenewred.com. He discusses: what ‘green is the new red’ refers to (linking the previous “red scare” about communism to the current “green scare” about animal and environmental activists), the way repressive laws target both militant and moderate activists, and the ways these laws are creeping into Australia […]
Grainne on Rethinking The Link
The proposed Roe 8 extension is a 5.2 kilometre extension of the Roe 8 highway through Beeliar wetlands to just west of coobelup avenue. This road in combination with others including Roe 9 as well as a possible return of the Fremantle Eastern By-pass in the form of a tunnel is a part of the […]
Marcus Hampson on the 8000 Rohingyan asylum seekers stranded in the Malacca Straits – 18th May 2015
Marcus Hampson from the Refugee Rights Action Network of WA (RRAN) on the 8000 Rohingyan asylum seekers stranded in the Malacca Straits. Having spent up to 3 months on boats being turned away form Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, up to 8000 Rohingyan asylum seekers are now stranded in the Malacca Straits. 200 are already dead […]
Aboriginal Heritage Action Alliance’s Clayton Lewis on waste dump proposal for WA – 18th May 2015
We spoke to AHAA’s Clayton Lewis about news of Gindalbie Metals Ltd’s nomination to host a radioactive waste dump at Badga Station in WA’s Midwest, and the actions being taken by the Widi Native Title group in opposition.
Dr Patricia Ranald of AFTINET on US Congress fast track of the TPP – 18th May 2015
Dr Patricia Ranald of AFTINET on the likelihood that US Congress will pass a bill in the coming days to fast track the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Alison Broinowski on the Australians for War Powers Reform initiative – 11 May 2014
Former Australian diplomat and academic Alison Broinowski on the Australians for War Powers Reform initiative as part of the ongoing project of the Campaign for an Iraq War Inquiry, established in 2012. The initiative is one from prominent Australians who believe that the decision to commit the Australian Defence Force to international armed conflict should […]
Gerry Carroll of People Before Profit, Northern Ireland – 11th May 2015
Following the May 7 British general election, we spoke to Belfast councillor Gerry Carroll, who won just shy of 7,000 votes with People Before Profit, and asked him about the dramatic losses to mainstream parties.
Sam Cook of SOS Blak Australia on protests against remote community closures – 4th May 2015
In the wake of seven weeks of global protest against the closure of remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia, we spoke to organiser Sam Cook, from SOS Blak Australia, about the significance of the movement.
“No jab no pay” a discussion with Ura Auckland on the Abbott government’s authoritarian new vaccination policy
The “No jab no pay” plan to withhold payments of child-care and family tax benefits for unvaccinated children could cost non-compliant parents up to A$15,000 a year in childcare and welfare benefits. Perth Indymedia speaks with Ura Auckland, previously commercial executive in medical science and author of viral blog piece A call for Pro-truth to replace […]