Shows
SubjectACTA Tribute To Sue Salthouse, Our ACT Senior Australian Of The YearA Tribute To Sue Salthouse, Our ACT Senior Australian Of The Year by SubjectACT
2020-08-1114 min
SubjectACTGlobal Sisters, Working Toward Financial Independence For WomenGlobal Sisters, Working Toward Financial Independence For Women by SubjectACT
2020-07-2112 min
SubjectACTOlder Women Seeking Affordable Housing Can Turn To The YWCA Canberra's Next Door ProgramOlder Women Seeking Affordable Housing Can Turn To The YWCA Canberra's Next Door Program by SubjectACT
2020-06-2405 min
SubjectACTElder Abuse Is Everyone's Business. SubjectACT Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15 June.Elder Abuse Is Everyone's Business. SubjectACT Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15 June. by SubjectACT
2020-06-1613 min
SubjectACTDisability, COVID - 19 And Ethical Decision-Making. Plus YWCA Canberra's Rentwell intiative.Disability, COVID - 19 And Ethical Decision-Making. Plus YWCA Canberra's Rentwell intiative. by SubjectACT
2020-05-0524 min
SubjectACTTwo Stories. YWCA Survey On Women's Lives In Canberra, plus Women Get It DoneTwo Stories. YWCA Survey On Women's Lives In Canberra, plus Women Get It Done by SubjectACT
2020-02-1823 min
SubjectACTPeople's Climate AssemblyPeople converging on Canberra from far and wide (and locals as well) for five days of action to demand the government to declare a climate emergency and take immediate action. Peter Thomson, one of the Assembly organisers, talks to SubjectACT about what's planned to welcome politicians back to Parliament for 2020.
2020-02-0122 min
SubjectACTTwo stories: Bus Stop Films plus The Little Bob Series of children's booksTwo stories: Bus Stop Films plus The Little Bob Series of children's books by SubjectACT
2020-01-1428 min
SubjectACTSubjectACT Medivac Laws And Zonta Say No To Violence Against Women CampaignSubjectACT brings you two stories, both with a theme of human rights. We hear from ANU Emeritus Professor John Warhurst about the political context for the Medivac laws and the Morrison government’s bill to get rid of them. We also hear from Glenda Stevens, Vice-President of Zonta Canberra Breakfast Club about Zonta’s ‘Say No To Violence Against Women’ campaign running from Nov 25 to Dec 10
2019-11-2629 min
SubjectACTTwo stories: Government's energy policy plus the ACT Recovery CollegeTwo stories: Government's energy policy plus the ACT Recovery College by SubjectACT
2019-06-0625 min
SubjectACTMeet Your Candidate: Dr Penny Kyburz, Greens Senate candidate for the ACTThe Greens have come close to taking the second Senate seat for the ACT over the last few election - will 2019 been their year?
SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Penny Kyburz, who is running for the Australian Greens here in the ACT, hoping to take a seat in the Senate after the election takes place in May. According to her website, Dr Kyburz is "an academic, innovator, activist, policy adviser, and mother, [spending her] career working as a researcher and lecturer in computer science, a video game developer and entrepreneur, a digital rights campaigner, and now a political adviser."
Topics...
2019-03-3029 min
SubjectACTA Referendum on Tax? w/ John Passant, Canberra correspondent at Independent AustraliaThe upcoming Australian federal election is looking set to be fought on, among other things, tax reform. While the Labor Party want to wind back certain perks for the well-to-do, such as negative gearing and dividend imputation, the Liberals insist these changes will affect the aspirational middle-class and pensioners, in the case of the latter. Meanwhile, a lot of the electorate are left bedazzled by the complications of the debate, left wondering what policy change will effect whom.
SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with John Passant, Canberra correspondent at Independent Australia and former Assistant Commissioner of Taxation at the Australian Tax...
2019-02-1925 min
2018-06-2912 min
SubjectACTACT's climate change strategy: is the Government listening to the ACT?In this segment, SubjectACT looks at the ACT Government's recently released climate change strategy and their attempts to get the public's views on it. Is it a genuine attempt?
2018-06-2415 min
SubjectACTChange The Rules w/ Alex White, Secretary Of UnionsACTOn the 29th of March this year, ACTU Secretary Sally McManus gave an address at the National Press Club, outlining the aims and purpose of the Change The Rules campaign. Citing rising inequality, flatlining wage growth and an insecure workforce, McManus called for a collective effort by unions and workers to demand better bargaining powers, an increase to the minimum wage, amongst other things. Included in McManus's speech was for workers to join their union.
To coincide with May Day, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Alex White, Secretary of UnionsACT, about Change The Rules, and the 12 Days of Action organised...
2018-05-0518 min
SubjectACTChanging the ACT Flag w/ Ivo Ostyn, designer of the original ACT flagWhen the Australian Capital Territory was given self-government in 1988, the hunt for a flag to symbolise the nation's capital was on. The ACT Government went with a design by Ivo Ostyn; but, as you'll hear, the final result was not quite what he had in mind. Rather than embracing Ostyn's proposal of a simple floral design, it was insisted that the finished product include the ACT Coat of Arms. What results is a flag not just with the wrong heraldry, but a flag that forgoes striking simplicity in favour of an overly complex design.
Ivo Ostyn has been campaigning ever...
2018-04-2715 min
SubjectACTBenjamin T. Jones, author of This Time: Australia's Republican Past and FutureLast year, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with the newly-minted National Director of the Australian Republic Movement, Michael Cooney, about all things republic. So with the Commonwealth Games underway on the Gold Coast, and the Prince of Wales on tour in the Land Down Under, it is an opportune moment to revisit the issue of the Australian Republic.
Dr Benjamin T. Jones is Research Fellow in the School of History at the Australian National University and a regular commentator on the ABC and The Conversation. He is also an ardent republican, and author of the recently released republican call-to-arms, This Time...
2018-04-1123 min
SubjectACTReligious Public Holidays w/ Dr Meredith Doig, President of the Rationalist Society Of AustraliaDiscussion has flared up in Australia about what sorts of days should be celebrated and marked with public holiday status. But despite consecutive Census data showing Australia is becoming more secular and atheist, Easter and Christmas remain widely celebrated, albeit in less Christian and more secular ways. Does the idea of Easter and Christmas being marked as public holidays rub up against the Australian ideal of a secular, multicultural country?
SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Dr Meredith Doig, President of the Rationalist Society of Australia, to see if there are any particularly strong views about this. The discussion veers into...
2018-04-0817 min
SubjectACTExecutive Coach Kim Vella speaks about her career change and current workSubjectACT's Sophie Singh speaks with executive coach Kim Vella of Kim Vella Coaching. A number of years ago, Kim walked away from a senior executive position in the public service and reinvented herself as an executive career coach working to help others develop their potential. Kim talks about the events that changed her life, her priorities and the benefits and challenges of being a career coach and what it's all about.
Find more about Kim and her work at https://www.kimvella.com.au/
Image supplied by Kim Vella.
This interview was aired on 27th February, 2018.
Join us each weekday...
2018-03-0425 min
SubjectACTThe Trans-Pacific Partnership w/ Pat Ranald of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment NetworkYou may have heard of it, but you just as likely have not. It's the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or the TPP, a highly secretive free trade deal between 11 pacific nations - including Australia - which may see massive ramifications in the efficacy of our laws to regulate the ambitions of global corporations. As for the economic benefits, they have not been convincing to the likes of Pat Ranald, convenor of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network, who have been raising the alarm bells about the TPP for nearly a decade.
SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Pat Ranald, and asked about...
2018-03-0119 min
SubjectACTPolyamorous Relationships with Jolene Mifsud and FlickSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Polyamorous Relationships with Jolene Mifsud and Flick.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2018-02-0329 min
SubjectACTAsexuality Interview with Madeleine Tran, an asexual spokespersonSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Madeleine Tran, an asexual spokesperson.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTDr. Carol Oliver Deputy Director, Australian Centre for AstrobiologyMars. Mars is so cool.
You wanna hear all about Mars from Dr. Carol Oliver.
SubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Dr. Carol Oliver Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Astrobiology.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
2XX FM Karolina FirmanSubjectACT Mars interview with Dr. Carol Oliver Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Astrobiology by SubjectACT is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
2018-02-0329 min
SubjectACTQuestacon Interview with Anita BeckNot too long ago I spoke to Questacon about their exhibition on colours.
Hear all about it
SubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Anita Beck from Questacon.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTDr Helen Maynard Casley InterviewHow much do you know about exploring ice moons?
Wanna learn quite a bit more?
SubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Dr Helen Maynard Casley.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTCanberra Planning SurveyCity planning is so important, and much more important that you'd think.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
2XX FM Karolina FirmanSubjectACT Canberra Planning Survey by SubjectACT is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTImprovisation Interview with Nick Byrne Artistic Director Impro ACTLearn all about Improv and how to get into the fun.
SubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Nick Byrne Artistic Director Impro ACT.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
2XX FM Karolina FirmanSubjectACT JImprovisation Interview with Nick Byrne Artistic Director Impro ACT by SubjectACT is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTGardening For RentersLearn all about the best techniques for gardening if you're also a renter.
SubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Ryan the CEC director.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
2XX FM Karolina FirmanSubjectACT JGardening For Renters interview with Ryan the CEC director by SubjectACT is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
2018-02-0330 min
SubjectACTCerebral Palsy Australia Interview with Business Manager, Marco XuerebLearn about all of the good work of Cerebral Palsy Australia, and their developments in technology that helps children.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2018-02-0329 min
SubjectACTBig Bike Film NightLearn all about the Big Bike Film Night
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
2XX FM Karolina FirmanSubjectACT Big Bike Film Night interview with Margarett Cortez by SubjectACT is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
2018-02-0329 min
SubjectACTPets in the Park with veterinarian and executive committee member, Dr Bronwyn OrrSubjectACT's Kim Vella chats with veterinarian and executive committee member of Pets in the Park Canberra, Dr Bronwyn Orr about supporting homeless people to care for their pets.
Pets in the Park recognises the valuable role that pets play in our society including among people experiencing homelessness. The initiative helps people experiencing homelessness access treatment and care for their pets. Dr Bronwyn Orr joins Kim Vella on SubjectACT to dispel myths surrounding homelessness and to explain the nurturing and rehabilitating relationship between pets and their owners.
To find out more about the initiative and what you can do visit: http...
2017-12-0525 min
SubjectACTCuring Affluenza with Richard Denniss, Chief Economist at The Australia InstituteA decade ago, a book called Affluenza by the Australia Institute's Clive Hamilton and Richard Denniss sent shockwaves through the cultural landscape, with an analysis of Australian culture rarely talked about at the time. It described a vast proportion of Australians who, while earning well than enough to live on, finding themselves feeling poor and unhappy. Instead of trying to increase our leisure time and thereby earn less than we might, we opt instead to earn more so we can buy more things. This was due to an emphasis on owning products of status and state-of-the-art technology bringing about a...
2017-11-1330 min
SubjectACTbe:longing - stories of migration with Dunja Cvjetićanin and Anita PatelThe migration of many different peoples from many different cultures is a fundamental aspect of modern Australian history. And while mainstream conversations around migrants, refugees and the migration experience usually revolve around whether or not they should be allowed to live in Australia, what's often left out mixed feelings of belonging to multiple places, nostalgia for distant lands and memories evoked by food, song and language.
It is these strange, ineffable feelings that are the concern of be:longing, "an online publication exploring personal experiences of migration, cross-culture, nostalgia and divided (or shared) belonging". SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Dunja...
2017-11-0630 min
SubjectACTJapanese Film Festival interview with Margarett CortezSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Margarett Cortez JFF Program Coordinator.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-10-2930 min
SubjectACTFinnish Crazy Games interview with Katri DoupSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Katri Doup, Attaché, Public Diplomacy and Administrative Services at the Embassy of Finland.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-10-2930 min
SubjectACTErnie Awards interview with Meredith BurgmannSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Meredith Burgmann, founder and presenter of the Ernie Awards.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-10-2829 min
SubjectACTBeer Cartel, Interview with Richard KelseySubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Richard Kelsey, owner and operator at Beer Cartel.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-10-2830 min
SubjectACTSCA Interview, with Ben Thompson and Bart BeswickSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Bart Beswick and Benjamin Thompson, members of the Society of Creative Anachronism about their hobby.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
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2017-10-2830 min
SubjectACTScience Week, interview with Rebecca KayeSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with Rebecca Kaye, a long time supporter and organiser of Science Week Canberra.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-10-2830 min
SubjectACTWest Papua Independence Struggle with Ronny Kareni, co-founder of Rize Of The Morning StarRecently a music benefit called Rockin' For West Papua was held at Smith's Alternative in the city, raising awareness and showing solidarity for the independence struggle in West Papua, a province west of Papua New Guinea and currently occupied by Indonesia. West Papua has experienced similar repressive actions as seen in Catalonia recently (but in many ways more extreme), but receives far less press and attention particularly considering it is one of Australia's closest neighbours.
To explain the history and current situation of West Papua and its struggle for independence from Indonesia, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Ronny Kareni, co-founder...
2017-10-2330 min
SubjectACTTim The Yowie Man - The SeriesTim The Yowie Man is a big name around Canberra, known for his work in cryptonaturalism and following the trail of urban myths and legends scattered around Australia.
With the help of Austography, Tim The Yowie Man has put together a new series, which will be on YouTube soon after its premiere at the National Film and Sound Archive on the 18th of October. SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sat down with him to discuss what's in store in the series, including investigations into the mysteries of Lake George, the haunted tales of Burnima Homestead... and discovering the South Coast's best pies.
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2017-10-0930 min
SubjectACTBruce Trevorrow's Historic Case 10 Years On with Joanna Richardson, Trevorrow's solicitor2017 has marked several milestones in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' rights in Australia: it has been 50 years since the 1967 Referendum and 25 years since the Mabo decision was handed down by the High Court. It is also 20 years since the Bringing Them Home report, which brought the dark history of the Stolen Generations to light, and nearly 10 years since the Federal Government apologised to said Stolen Generations.
Another important moment occurred with regards to the latter two, that is the case of Bruce Trevorrow vs the State of South Australia. This case saw Trevorrow - an Aboriginal man...
2017-09-2530 min
SubjectACTThe Australian Reading Hour with Cheryl Akle, Director of Better ReadingWhen was the last time you spent good quality time with a great book? As an enthusiastic reader, SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sort out someone to speak with him about the Australian Reading Hour, which is on Thursday 14th September, encouraging Australians all over the continent to spend an hour reading a book in order to promote Australia's secret love-affair with the written word.
Did you know twice as many Australians prefer to read for pleasure than play organised sport? To discuss this and other fascinating facts about Australian reading habits Nathan spoke with Cheryl Akle, who is spokesperson for the...
2017-09-1223 min
SubjectACTNational Wattle Day with Terry Fewtrell, President of the Wattle Day Association Inc.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...
2017-09-0427 min
SubjectACTA Bill or Charter of Rights for Australia with Civil Liberties AustraliaHuman 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...
2017-08-2829 min
SubjectACTReligious Advocacy For Marriage Equality with Equal Voices and Muslims for Progressive ValuesSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler speaks with two advocates for marriage equality and the advancement of LGBTI rights who are informed in a big way by their religious beliefs.
Natalie Cooper is co-chair of Equal Voices, a cross-denominational Christian group advocating for LGBTI rights within the church. Included in our conversation is the EV's Apology to LGBTI+ people, current support for LGBTI rights in different denominations and what kind of points we might make to our Christian friends to change conservative perceptions of what homosexuality is.
Mina Zaki is a Communications Officer for Muslims for Progressive Values, which recently issued a statement...
2017-08-2127 min
SubjectACTAustralian Marriage Law Postal Survey with Todd Schild and Kevin BorehamSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler investigates the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey and the campaign for marriage equality with two different guests with two different perspectives.
Todd Schild is a supporter of marriage equality and LGBTI rights, yet will be boycotting the Postal Survey on the grounds of his fundamental objection to the courting of public opinion on human rights issues.
Kevin Boreham, ANU College of Law lecturer who specialises in human rights law, will be voting 'yes' (despite similarly objecting to the Postal Survey) as he believes a boycott would be ineffective. Included in our discussion is the use of human...
2017-08-1424 min
SubjectACTKayakcameraman (Part 2/2): Photography and Keeping Waterways BeautifulMany of us know Kayakcameraman Paul Jurak for his amazing photos of Lake Burley Griffin.
In this two-part program, SubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with the Kayakcameraman Paul Jurak to discover more about the man in the kayak.
Part 2: On this program, Paul talks about his photography, World Photo Day and keeping Canberra's waterways beautiful.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune into SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
Photo: supplied by Paul Jurak
2017-08-1130 min
SubjectACTBurlesque: Interview with Jazida and RainbowSubjectACT presenter Karolina talks with two nationally recognised Burlesque performers, Jazida and Rainbow. They will tell you everything you need to know about Burlesque and how to get involved.
SubjectACT is 2XX FM's prime time local current affairs community radio program. Covering everything from politics and education to arts and entertainment.
Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 each weekday 8.30-9am or follow us @SubjectACT on Twitter and Soundcloud.
Photo: supplied by Jazida & Rainbow
2017-08-1030 min
SubjectACTAinslie & Gorman Arts Centre Season Two with Adelaide RiefSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sits down with Adelaide Rief, creative producer at Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres, about what's in the works for Season Two. Included is a discussion about events and gigs on both past and present, as well as a discussion about the results of the Australia Council for the Arts' 2016 National Arts Participation Survey, and what they say about Canberrans' and Australians' creativity and attitudes towards the arts.
Find the program for Ainslie & Gorman Arts Centre Season Two using this link: http://www.agac.com.au/2017/07/ags-2017-artistic-program-season-two/
Photo excerpt of Ainslie & Gorman Arts Centre Season Two cover...
2017-08-0729 min
SubjectACTKayakcameraman (Part 1/2): Canberra, Testicular Cancer and KayakingMany of us know Paul for his amazing photos of Lake Burley Griffin.
In this two-part program, SubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with the Kayakcameraman Paul Jurak to discover more about the man in the kayak.
Part 1: Paul Jurak talks about moving from the beaches of Newcastle to the Bush Captial, only for one year, in search of love and work. That was 30 years ago.
As a plumber, he has worked on some of Canberra's iconic buildings including the ASIO 'Spooksville' building, Black Mountain Tower, Parliament House and the Canberra Centre.
Then one day, his 'left nut' was the size...
2017-08-0330 min
SubjectACTGhosts with JG MontgomerySubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sits down with JG Montgomery, author of "Haunted Britain: Supernatural Realms of the United Kingdom" and "Haunted Australia: Ghosts of the Great Southern Land", to discuss his writings on alleged ghost sightings. Included in the discussion is ghost sightings in Port Arthur, Lake George as well as what evidence there is out there and what people might actually be seeing when they perceive ghosts.
Find JG Montgomery's books here on his website: https://jgmontgomeryauthor.com/home
Photo of JG Montgomery by KL Willcox.
This program was aired on 31st July, 2017.
Join us each weekday morning at 8:30am...
2017-07-3127 min
SubjectACTRepublicanism In The ACT with Michael CooneyDo Canberrans support an Australian republic? And just how active are Canberrans around this issue? SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sat down with Michael Cooney, National Director of the Australian Republic Movement, to talk about this and more, including flaws in our current monarchical arrangement, how the President of Australia might be elected and what powers they might enjoy, as well as a bit of reflection on the 1999 republic referendum.
To learn more about the Australian Republic Movement, you can find their main website at republic.org.au or find them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
This program was aired on 17th...
2017-07-1726 min
SubjectACTWork Life Balance: Keeping Work at Work - with Jan McCallumPresented by SubjectACT's Emily Jones. Originally broadcast on the 5th of July, 2017.
2017-07-0625 min
SubjectACTAndrew Galan: Slam Poetry in the ACTSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sits down with local slam poet Andrew Galan to talk about slam poetry in the ACT; how he became involved, a little bit of the history of Canberra slam poetry and the sorts of poetry events that are happening in the ACT. We also talk about Andrew's latest book, "For All The Veronicas (The Dog Who Staid)", and how his travels have influenced his writing.
To find out more about Andrew Galan, go to http://www.andrewgalan.com/
Image of Andrew Galan by Sean Davey.
This program was aired on 3rd July, 2017.
Join us each weekday morning...
2017-07-0324 min
SubjectACTMr Fluffy Homes and Cancer in the ACT with Dr Rosemary KordaPresented by SubjectACT's Emily Jones. Originally broadcast on the 28th June, 2017.
2017-06-3029 min
SubjectACTArchitecture of Canberra with Martin Miles of Canberrahouse.com.auSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler sits down with Martin Miles, author of Canberrahouse.com.au, to talk about the architecture of Canberra. In the light of the recent demolition of Currong Flats and parts of the Allawah Flats, how aware are Canberrans about the innovative and historic examples of architecture in their hometown? We talk different styles of architecture, the history of the building of Canberra, how Canberra might preserve important buildings, plus the upcoming Design Canberra festival.
Find Martin's website at www.canberrahouse.com.au
Image of Allawah Courts taken by Tracey Clarke. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/fromrosemarylane/)
This program...
2017-06-2630 min
SubjectACTMeet Your MLA Tara Cheyne (20th June 2017)SubjectACT producer and presenter Kim Vella talked with Tara Cheyne MLA on 20 June 2017 talking about the recent SEE-Change Parliament of Youth on Sustainability, street art murals replacing graffiti in the ACT, the latest APS decentralisation developments, the 2017-18 Budget and what it means for our community, plus what we'll see as part of Canberra's support for 2017 Red Nose day.
Join us each weekday morning at 8:30 am on 2XX FM 98.3 SubjectACT for local current affairs. Or stream on 2xxfm.org.au/listen.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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2017-06-2426 min
SubjectACTMen's Homelessness in the ACT with Barney van Wyk and Richard GriffithsSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with St Vincent de Paul Canberra & Goulburn CEO Barney van Wyk and Safe Shelter Coordinator Richard Griffiths about men's homelessness in the ACT.
Barney said: "Most people are just three pays away from being homeless."
Join us each weekday morning at 8:30 am on 2XX FM 98.3 SubjectACT for local current affairs. Or stream on 2xxfm.org.au/listen. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Photo: Kaitlin Dobing. Used with permission.
2017-06-2227 min
SubjectACTEpidermolysis Bullosa and The Million Dollar RunSubjectACT's Nathan Gubler speaks with Andrew Biszczak, who's taking a breather from The Million Dollar Run, a fundraising and awareness campaign for the little known genetic disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (or E.B. for short). He talks about his decision to start the campaign, what life is like for Butterfly Children, the progress of research into finding a cure, as well as chatting about the experience of running from Adelaide to Brisbane.
To find out more and donate, go to http://themilliondollarrun.com.au/ or find The Million Dollar Run on Facebook.
This program was aired on 22nd June, 2017.
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2017-06-2226 min
SubjectACTWoden Youth Centre's Street Art ProjectSubjectACT's Jennifer Thompson spoke with Jeremy Leala and Hayden Page from the Woden Community Service Youth Engagement Team. We also hear from Tay, young participant of the Street Art Workshop. Find out more at www.wcs.org.au or visit and like their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/WodenCommunityService
This program was aired on 19th June, 2017.
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2017-06-1930 min
SubjectACTThree-Time World ISKA Kickboxing Champion Ben Edwards makes his MMA DebutSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with three-time ISKA kickboxing champion 'The Guvnor' Ben Edwards about his toughest battle yet and his upcoming Monaro Fight Circuit MMA debut in Canberra on 15 July.
Even if you don't follow MMA, this is a story of overcoming adversity, commitment and a desire to win.
“It’s been a really long road. Even this time last year, I was 20 kilos heavier than I am now. Just obese and not happy, not in a good place mentally,” said Edwards.
“This is only the beginning mate. I’ve got a lot to prove to myself and everyone else and I...
2017-06-1530 min
SubjectACTPrisoners Aid ACT: Hugh Smith and Shoba VarkeySubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with Prisoners Aid President Hugh Smith and Vice President Shoba Varkey about the Alexander Maconochie Centre and breaking the cycle of imprisonment.
“When a person commits a crime, they do their time and then come out of prison. Often they come out of jail with no jobs, no accommodation, maybe no family,” said Ms Varkey.
Originally broadcast on the 14th June, 2017.
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2017-06-1529 min
SubjectACTGugan Gulwan Youth Awards 2017SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler speaks with Malcolm Towney and Amber Bootle of Gugan Gulwan about the upcoming Gugan Gulwan NAIDOC Youth Awards, pushing back against negative attitudes about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, language, culture and encouraging positivity in young people through Gugan Gulwan's services.
For more information about the 2017 Gugan Gulwan NAIDOC Youth Awards and how to nominate a candidate call(02) 6296 8900 or go to http://gugan-gulwan.com.au/events/25-nominations-for-gugan-gulwan-2017-youth-awards-night
This program was aired on Thursday 15th June 2017.
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2017-06-1526 min
SubjectACTWomen Ban the Bomb MarchSubjectACT's Sophie Singh speaks with Barbara O'Dwyer, Australian President of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) about the prospects for a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
Ban the Bomb actions are being held around the world on Saturday June 17 to urge support for the treaty currently being negotiated at the United Nations.
This program aired on 9th June 2017.
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2017-06-1330 min
SubjectACTBillboards Petition & Political Poster Legislation in CanberraSubject ACT's Nathan Schmidt spoke with Tim Hollo about a petition to keep Canberra billboard-free; and Dan Miller regarding legislation around political posters in Canberra.
This program aired on 1st June, 2017.
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2017-06-1326 min
SubjectACTJob Hunter Not Dole BludgerYou may have seen recently, advertising posters at bus shelters with photos of a young person in a t-shirt that says “Job Hunter Not Dole Bludger”.
While this campaign was launched by the national welfare group Brotherhood of St Laurence, our research into this story led us to a perhaps surprising driving force behind it, in the form of the bus shelter advertising company, Adshel.
Curious to find out more about the motivations behind the campaign, SubjectACT's Jennifer Thompson spoke with Adshel’s Director of People & Performance, Franck Appleby. We also hear from the young job hunters themselves.
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2017-06-1230 min
SubjectACTPokies & Gambling in the ACTSubject ACT's Nathan Gubler talks with Francis Markham, PhD student at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, specialising in mappaing areas affected by problem gambling.
This program was recorded live on 8th June, 2017.
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2017-06-0824 min
SubjectACTSuspended St Edmunds' student John-Paul Romano contemplates his futureSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with St Edmunds' College student John-Paul Romano and his father, well-known Canberra solicitor Peter Romano about John-Paul's controversial suspension, his passion as an advocate and his future.
In the first part of the program, we talk about the events that led up to John-Paul's indefinite suspension for apparently having a 'dangerous' attitude. He said he just wanted to give the students an opportunity to start a conversation about changes at the College.
But there's more to John-Paul, as school is a small part of his life. Later in the program, we discover more about John-Paul.
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2017-06-0630 min
SubjectACTACT Budget 2017 - More Psychologists In ACT SchoolsSubject ACT's Jennifer Thompson talks with Glenn Fowler (ACT Branch Secretary of the Australian Eduction Union) and Eleanor Sautelle (Psychologist) about the number of Psychologist in ACT schools. This interview was recorded live on 6th June, 2017.
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2017-06-0628 min
SubjectACTWomen's Homelessness with Frances Crimmins and Bec CuzzilloSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with YWCA Canberra CEO Frances Crimmins about the hidden problem of women's homelessness and affordable housing options.
And later in the program, we talk with The Youth Coalition of the ACT Policy Director Bec Cuzzillo about youth homelessness, couch surfing and family violence.
"Despite our high standards of living, the ACT is home to the second highest rate of homelessness in Australia," said ACT Greens Caroline Le Couteur earlier this week.
Originally broadcast on 2nd June, 2017.
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2017-06-0329 min
SubjectACTEmpower Golf with James GribbleSubject ACT's Jennifer Thompson talks with James Gribble about the story behind Empower Golf and their free Inaugural Empower Golf Disability Clinic on 30th May 2017 3-5pm at Federal Golf Course, Canberra.
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2017-05-2929 min
SubjectACTMarist Indigenous AFL Guernsey & Women's Homelessness in the ACTSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with indigenous Darkies Designs Dion Devow about his Marist College Canberra Indigenous Round AFL Guernsey design.
And later in the program YWCA Canberra CEO Frances Crimmins talks about women's homelessness and the 2017 She Leads Conference at QT on Thurs.1 June.
Originally broadcast on 26th May, 2017.
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2017-05-2627 min
SubjectACTRecovery from Addictions and The Salvation Army Canberra Recovery ServicesSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with Canberra Recovery Services (CRS) Assistant Manager Major Colin Kingston about the CRS rehabilitation program.
Also, Sarah and Adrian (CRS Rehabilitation Program graduates) talk about their battle with addiction and rehabilitation.
"It started out as fun and games," said Sarah.
"I had lost everything in my life and I was pretty much on death's bed, " she said.
And after in the program, Major Colin Kingston talks about the Salvation Army annual fundraiser, The Red Shield Appeal.
For more information go to salvos.org.au
Originally broadcast on 24th May, 2017.
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2017-05-2430 min
SubjectACTSusan Helyar and Kristen Hopzafel on Trauma FatigueDirector of ACT ACOSS Susan Helyar discusses the importance of providing organisational support for our front line carers in the ACT with Author, Social Worker and Professional Pet Sitter Kristen Holzapfel. SubjectACT continues the conversation on compassion fatigue and other forms of trauma experienced by frontline carers in the ACT.
Originally broadcast on 24th April, 2017.
2017-05-2330 min
SubjectACTManus Island with Sister Jane KeoghSubjectACT's Sophie Singh talks with Sister Jane Keogh as she reflects on her recent visit to Manus Island Immigration Detention Centre.
With the uncertainty of the Australia/ US refugee resettlement deal, and the threat of deportations for some, what is life like for the people who, for the last 4 years, have been in the Manus Island immigration detention centre?
Originally broadcast on 17th May, 2017.
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2017-05-2230 min
SubjectACTCanberra Pollen Count & Forecast with Prof Simon HaberleSubjectACT's Jennifer Thompson talks 'pollen' with Simon Haberle, an Associate Professor in ANU's Department of Archaeology and Natural History, who is also the Director of Canberra Pollen Count and Forecast. More specifically, we're asking the question: Could a so-called Thunderstorm Asthma event, like the deadly event in Melbourne last year, happen here in Canberra?
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Originally broadcast on 18th May, 2017.
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2017-05-1829 min
SubjectACTXuyen Samuel Pho: From refugee to Advocate for DisadvantagedSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with Xuyen Samuel Pho about his life journey from refugee to National Secretary and refugee advocate.
"I must say the pain of leaving the birthplace is still here with me, and you know, one doesn't make the decision to leave everything behind, which is true because I couldn't take anything with me," said Lieut.Colonel Xuyen Pho.
"I left my parents. I left my sister and brother. And the chance of reunion was never guaranteed," he said.
Originally broadcast on 17th May, 2017.
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2017-05-1630 min
SubjectACTKristin Hopzafel and Anatasia Goussias on Compassion FatigueSubjectACT presenter speaks to Director and Founder of Compassion Fatigue Australia, Anastasia Goussias and author Kristen Hopzafel about the impact compassion fatigue is having on our carers and broader society.
Originally broadcast on 17th April, 2017.
2017-05-1430 min
SubjectACTLifeline ACT VolunteeringSubjectACT Executive Producer Jennifer Thompson talks with Tracey McMahon (Training Manager) and Jon (Volunteer) from Lifeline ACT.
For more information go to www.act.lifeline.org.au
If you need support, please call 13 11 14
Originally broadcast on 11th May, 2017.
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2017-05-1128 min
SubjectACTMother's Day Classic 2017NEW PODCAST: MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC
SubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with Mother's Day Classic Co-Chair Natalie Rayner and Community Ambassador Sara Wickremasinghe about the Mother's Day Classic.
Mother's Day Classic is the largest community fundraising event for breast cancer research in Australia.
Each year on Mother's Day, thousands of women, men and children participate in the MDC fun run and walk.
MDC is on Sunday 14 May 2017 at Fond Terrace, Commonwealth Park.
To register or for more information go to www.mothersdayclassic.com.au
Originally broadcast on 10th May, 2017.
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2017-05-1029 min
SubjectACTInterviews with Lesley Harris of ACT of Women Giving & Comedian Sammy JSubjectACT presenter Kim Vella's talks with Lesley Harris about collective giving and ACT's first collective Giving circle Act of Women Giving.
Lesley is the Founder of ACT of Women Giving, and has a strong commitment to and belief in fostering a culture of giving and community connection.
Kim and Lesley are joined by one of their favourite comedians: Sammy J, award-winning Australian comedian based in Melbourne.
Sammy J is creator of Playground Politics (aired on ABC) and a new show Hero Complex, heading to Canberra on 27 May!
Originally broadcast on 9th May, 2017.
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2017-05-0923 min
SubjectACTGayle Sweeney, Palliative Care ACTSubjectACT's Kim Vella spoke with CEO of Palliative Care ACT, Gayle Sweaney, about palliative care and the role that it plays for individuals with life-limiting illness and their families.
Originally broadcast on 2nd May, 2017.
2017-05-0828 min
SubjectACTPete West: 2XXFM Volunteer & Harmonica PlayerSubjectACT's Jennifer Thompson talks with long time Radio 2XXFM presenter Pete West about his love of blues music, the harmonica and broadcasting on community radio 2XXFM 98.3
Includes tracks from Pete's favourite bands and Pete playing his various harmonicas live in studio.
For more information on joining us and volunteering at Radio 2XXFM in Canberra head over to www.2xxfm.org.au or call the office on 02 6230 0100.
For more information on National Volunteers Week 2017 and volunteering in the ACT in general head over to www.volunteeringact.org.au
Originally broadcast on 8th May, 2017.
2017-05-0828 min
SubjectACTJessica Harris from Volunteering ACTSubjectACT Executive Producer Jennifer Thompson talks with Jessica Harris from Volunteering ACT about National Volunteers Week from the 8-14 May 2017.
The ACT has the highest rate of volunteering in the nation with four in ten people volunteering.
However, 86% organisations say they need more volunteers.
Volunteering ACT offer volunteering support services to organisations.
For more information go to volunteeringact.org.au.
Originally broadcast on 5th May, 2017.
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2017-05-0525 min
SubjectACTDomestic Violence: It's Everybody's BusinessSubjectACT presenters Doug Dobing and Emily Jones talk with CEO Domestic Violence Service (ACT), Mirjana Wilson about domestic and family violence in the ACT.
Domestic violence is a community problem, it's everybody's business. It's not just the person subjected to domestic and family violence that is affected; it's also their family, workplace and community.
Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of death and injury for women under 45.
More than one woman dies each week, murdered by they current or former partner.
Originally broadcast on 22nd March, 2017.
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2017-03-2326 min
SubjectACTKim & Elantra Juric - International Women's DayOn International Women's Day, SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino and Presenter Doug Dobing recognise the achievements of Canberran's, mother and daughter, Kim and Elantra Juric.
Canberra business woman, Kim Juric joins us in the studio to talk about what could be described as 'almost a miracle'.
Kim Juric said she went on a journey with her daughter, not knowing what that journey would be.
Despite being told there was nothing she could do, Kim took on the challenge to help her daughter Elantra discover a sense of self, overcome her disability and become an independent woman.
Originally broadcast on 8th...
2017-03-1328 min
SubjectACTMulticultural Awards ACT with Dr Krishna NadimpalliSubjectACT presenter Sophie Singh recognises multiculturalism in the ACT.
Sophie takes the opportunity to highlight the great work that is being done to enhance multiculturalism in our community.
The multicultural awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution made by people and organisations in promoting and strengthening the ACT's multicultural community. Awards are given across a range of categories, including volunteering, education and media.
Sophie Singh speaks to Dr Krishna Nadimpalli. Dr Nadimpalli was the 2015 recipient of the ACT Multicultural Advocate of the Year award for his work in promoting inclusiveness and multiculturalism in the community.
Originally broadcast on 16th December, 2016.
2017-01-1229 min
SubjectACTZero Tolerance in ACT SchoolsSubjectACT presenter KIm Vella and Executive Producer Becca Posterino explore the topic of Zero Tolerance in ACT schools.
Canberra mother Nana Jbeili shares her personal story of how her son was given a zero tolerance response to a schoolyard conflict. Nana gives an insight from a mother's point of you, particularly on her feelings of guilt and shame as a reaction to this approach.
Canberra based psychologist Emma Price brings a professional perspective to discuss why zero tolerance is thwart and perhaps some alternative appraoches that may be more effective in ACT schools and Australia more broadly.
Originally broadcast on 5...
2016-12-2129 min
SubjectACTClimate Change with Emeritus Professor Will SteffenWill Steffen served as a climate change expert and researcher at the Australian National University, Canberra. He was on the panel of experts supporting the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee, has served as the Science Adviser to the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and was chair of the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee.
In the aftermath of the US election, we ask Australian National University Emeritus Professor Will Steffen to unpick some of the environmental implications of climate change and how best to address this complex geopolitical issue from a scientific viewpoint.
Will recognises the urgency of climate change...
2016-12-2129 min
SubjectACTCanberran Photographer Lori CicchiniSubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino welcomes an exceptional local talent to talk about her new body of work. Canberra based photographer Lori Cicchini talks about her relationship with photography as an art-form and how she reinvented herself to become one of the most inventive and captivating artistic talents of Canberra.
Drawing from her website, Lori is described as an Editorial Fashion, Beauty and Fine Art photographer based in Australia. Driven by her interest in the arts, Lori pursued formal studies in photography, completing a Bachelor in Photography at the Canberra Institute of Technology achieving numerous academic awards.
Lori’s work ha...
2016-11-1829 min
SubjectACTLearning Together Prison Project with Drs Lorana Bartels, Ruth Armstrong and Amy LudlowExecutive Producer Becca Posterino speaks to Dr Lorana Bartels, Associate Professor School of Law & Justice at the University of Canberra, Dr. Ruth Armstrong, British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellow, St. John's College Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and Dr Amy Ludlow, College Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Gonville and Caius College at the University of Cambridge.
Recently Drs Armstrong and Ludlow visited Australia and SubjectACT was invited by Dr Lorana Bartels to discuss this pioneering project in the UK. The UK project is informing Dr Lorana Bartel’s academic research in the ACT and Australia more broadly.
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2016-11-1829 min
SubjectACTACT Election 2016 CandidatesOn the eve of the ACT Election 2016, SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino spoke to three local candidates to explore some of the most important issues impacting the ACT community.
Greens candidate for Murrumbidgee and former MLA Caroline La Couteur, sheds light on the cost of the light rail revealing a very contrasting figure to that quoted by Liberal candidate Brooke Curtin.
While light rail continues to dominate the election campaign, Brooke Curtin, candidate for Kurrajong, also identifies rate increases as an underlying issue the Liberal party intend on setting straight.
Minor party candidate for Sustainable Party Australia Martin Tye, clarifies...
2016-10-1729 min
SubjectACTBullying (Part 2/2)2XXFM Current Affairs Coordinator and SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino further unpicks the issue of bullying through the lens of shared personal experience.
Writer, performer and director Fiona Scott Norman's book Bully For Them delves into the lives of some of Australia's most successful artists, writers, politicians and performers.
In spite of their often harrowing experiences, these resilient characters were fueled to succeed.
Herself a survivor of the pecking order of boarding school, Fiona concludes her endurances gave rise to empathy and buyont creativity.
Originally broadcast on 28th August, 2016.
2016-09-2229 min
SubjectACTGranite And Grain ExhibitionTania Paschen is a dynamic new producer and presenter to SubjectACT. Tania will join SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino in a weekly Thursday live arts program.
This week, Tania interviewed two local photographers on their artwork for the exhibition Granite and Grain, now on at M16 Artspace until September 25th, 2016.
The exquisite photographs were captured in Namadgi National park following formative photographic techniques, giving it a warmth and originality both unmistakable and captivating.
Don't miss this wonderful local exhibition finishing this long weekend!
Originally broadcast on 15th September, 2016.
2016-09-2213 min
SubjectACTCommunity Council / Real Estate Dickson2XXFM Current Affairs Coordinator and SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino further explores community councils in the ACT and also speaks to the principal of a leading property group regarding property development in the ACT.
Principal of Independent Property Group Gungahlin , Paul Corazza believes the ACT market is stable and will sustain high value due to the growing popularity in ACT real estate market. However questions arise on the effectiveness of local property developers to adequately integrate community consultation - particularly regarding the new Dickson development.
Becca also speaks to Tuggeranong Community Council President Glenys Patulny about the issue of the...
2016-09-2229 min
SubjectACTCanberra Community Councils (Part 1/2)2XXFM Current Affairs Coordinator and SubjectACT Executive Producer Becca Posterino meets with local community leaders to explore important issues in the lead up to the 2016 ACT election.
North Canberra Community Council Chair Mike Hettinger and Inner South Community Council Chair Gary Kent share insights on behalf of their communities.
Transparency and consultation are common themes among both councils regarding issues such as property development and the redevelopment of public spaces - issues candidates will need to address in upcoming community forums.
Originally broadcast on 5th September, 2016.
2016-09-2229 min
SubjectACTChampion Boxer and Social Commentator Bianca ElmirExecutive Producer for SubjectACT and 2XXFM Current Affairs Coordinator Becca Posterino meets champion local boxer and social commentor Bianca Elmir.
Apart from being an elite Bantamweight boxer; only child Bianca was raised by her Mum in an extended Lebanese family following her Islamic faith and always had a strong sense of independence.
As a social commentator, Bianca is interested in broadening the discourse on what it is to be an Australian Muslim and feminist having a solid connection to her Islamic faith.
Originally broadcast on 4th July, 2016.
2016-09-2230 min
SubjectACTFootprints on Our Land: A Tribute to Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes SheaSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing talks about the soon to be released documentary film 'Footprints on Our Land', a tribute to Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea.
We talk with Aunty Agnes' eldest child, Mary Boek and granddaughter, Selina William about Aunty Agnes. And respected Australian filmmaker, Pat Fisk of Bower Bird Films talks about the making of the documentary film, 'Footprints on our Land'.
For more information about the documentary film go to www.tuggeranongarts.com.
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2016-07-1930 min
SubjectACTJim Moginie: The Colour WheelSubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing interviews Midnight Oils guitarist and songwriter Jim Moginie.
Jim Moginie talks about 'The Making of Midnight Oil' exhibition and his upcoming art-meets-music performance, 'The Colour Wheel', featuring his Electric Guitar Orchestra and a trio of artists on stage.
The Making of Midnight Oil exhibition is at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre until 14 May 2106.
Jim Moginie performs 'The Colour Wheel' at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Thursday 31 March 2016.
For more information about the exhibition and other Midnight Oil events go to www.tuggeranongarts.com.
Originally broadcast on 22nd March, 2016.
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2016-03-2814 min