Tag: Brisbane
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S4E5 Community resistance in the parks of Brisbane – Victoria Park, Musgrave Park and the Kurilpa Commons
Today we hear from Save Victoria Park about taking on the Olympics to protect public green space; Growing Foward about their efforts to protect the Kurilpa Commons; and the Anti-Poverty Network about showing solidarity with rough sleepers who the council has tried to evict. Originally broadcast 28/03/25
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S4E1 – Dundalli – Aboriginal resistance fighter and lawman
Today we are remembering Dundalli – Aboriginal resistance fighter, executed in the middle of Brisbane 170 years ago. I speak to historian Libby Connors about who Dundalli was, and to author Melissa Lucashenko about the importance of remembering. Originally broadcast 03/01/25
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S3E14 – Magan-djin – finding the right Aboriginal name for our city
Today we discuss a question many people have been asking recently – what is the correct Aboriginal name for the Brisbane CBD area? We talk to local elders Gaja Kerry Charlton and Aunty Deb Sandy about why they say it is Magan-djin. Originally broadcast 05/07/24
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S3E10 – The extraordinary life of Kawanji Don Brady
Today we are talking about the extraordinary life of Kawanji Don Brady – trailblazing Aboriginal activist, religious leader, culture man. I talk to historian Thom Blake who has just written a biography of him, and Don’s son Graham Brady. Originally broadcast 15/03/24
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S1E5 – A history of Turnstyle Community Hub part 2
On today’s show we again explore the legacy of Turnstyle – Brisbane’s legendary sharehouse/community space in Highgate Hill which is sadly coming to a landlord-enforced end. I interview a bunch of different residents and users of Turnstyle to try to chart the influence this place has had. Originally broadcast 11/02/22
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S1E4 – A history of Turnstyle Community Hub part 1
Today’s show is part one of a two part series on the amazing history and the sad eviction of Turnstyle Community Hub. This inauspicious Queenslander in Highgate Hill was a key part of creating community and change in Brisbane for the last 15 years. We talk about the space, its inspiring legacy, and the difficulties…
Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ 