Secret trials, whistleblowers being charged, defendants hidden behind black screens - what's going on? Australia has more security legislation than other western democracies, how are these laws being used and what are the possible implications for the justice system in this country? Kathryn Kelly discusses the charges against lawyer, Bernard Collaery, his client Witness K and former soldier, David McBride.

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Kathryn Kelly On Whistleblowers, Secrets Trials And The Alliance Against Political Prosecutions

With recent amendments to the Migration Act, passed by the Coalition government with ALP support, policies towards people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia even more complex. Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne, discusses the recent changes and why Labor gave its support for these.

Alicia Payne, MP For Canberra, On Refugees & ALP Policies

It’s Plastic Free July! Join Dr Mark Browne, UNSW School of Science, as he discusses the impact of microplastics on health, current research trends, and issues that need attention. Also in the show: Ryan Lungu, Executive Director of the Canberra Environment Centre, gives us tips and tricks on how to break up with single use plastic without feeling guilty or overwhelmed. It’s not as hard as you may think. Take the pledge today! Microplastics: https://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/micro-plastics/11016302 Plastic Free July: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/about-us/ Canberra Environment Centre: https://www.canberraenvironment.org/

It's Plastic Free July, 2021

We take a look at the Fathering Project, a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving child development outcomes by facilitating effective fathering. Psychologist Dr James Brown and David Forrest join us to discuss the project and their recent launch in the ACT.

The Fathering Project and it's Launch into ACT Schools

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Lauren Brown & Grant Battersby -Jerrabomberra Wetlands & Mulligans Flat

Quizzing is really popular, but what's its like being on a 'real' quiz show? Nathan Gubler took the plunge and tested his knowledge of the history of Canberra in the hot seat of Mastermind.

A Mastermind Experience With Nathan Gubler

Canberra's very own and unique film festival, Stronger Than Fiction, is back. Co-director, Hannah de Feyter talks about the great films and the exciting new format for the festival for 2021.

Stronger Than Fiction With Co - Director, Hannah De Feyter

Late last year the Conservation Council, ACT Region, called upon Defence Housing Australia to rethink a proposed development at Lawson North in the Belconnen area of Canberra. If this development goes ahead, it will significantly extend the suburb of Lawson across critically endangered grassland. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/nature-waterways/save-lawson-north-grasslands/

Save Lawson North Grasslands!

The Manyana Matters campaign is striving to save precious unburnt bushland from development on the Shoalhaven south coast – land that has great ecological significance. Find out how you can help. Manyana Conservation Fund: https://fnpw.org.au/news/latest-news/fnpw-launches-manyana-conservation-fund/

Manyana Matters! A grassroots campaign to stop development of unburnt bushland

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Intv Jennie Cameron & Marilyn Chalkley - Canberra International Music Festival

Subject ACT covers some interesting fundraising and charity activities going on in and around the Nation’s Capital. In the first part of the program, we are joined by local Photographer Ina Jalil from Ina J Photography to discuss her up and coming fundraising book project called the Tails of Canberra. The Tails of Canberra is a coffee table book showcasing photos of Canberra dogs with the aim to raise funds for dogs in need and the ACT rescue and foster. We take this opportunity to discuss Ina’s work more broadly as a Canberra-based photographer. Image supplied by Ina J Photography Link: https://inajphotography.com/ In the second part of the program, we are joined by Nick who is an executive member of the Regional Education Support Network (RESN) to discuss how the organisation is addressing education gaps and barriers faced by regional high school students across Australia. RESN provides free tutoring and academic support services to regional high school students. Nick is passionate about his cause having experienced some of the disadvantages of completing his high school studies in the rural town of Grafton in northern New South Wales. Regional Education Support Network Link: https://www.resn.org.au/ The program wraps up with a music track called ‘Facing Backwards’ by Sydney-based artists Fatcop featuring Bobnic. You can follow this artist on Soundcloud and Twitter. Fatcop Links: https://soundcloud.com/iamfatcop & https://twitter.com/iamfatcop

ACT Charity and Fundraising Activities: Tails of Canberra and Regional Education Support Network

Women make up 1% (or less) of our tradies and construction workers in the ACT. But now change is afoot… From out-dated claims that ‘the work is too heavy’ to ‘no female amenities on site’, women and business are coming together to effect change in the right direction! Build Like A Girl: https://buildlikeagirl.org/ SPARK Ginninderry: https://ginninderry.com/environment-and-people/training-employment/view-programs/

Build Like A Girl And SPARK: Supporting Women In Trades And Construction

Virginia Haussegger & Judy Waters - Women & Gender Equality 2021 by SubjectACT

Virginia Haussegger & Judy Waters - Women & Gender Equality 2021

A discussion about the barriers, stigmas and issues around mental health that affect young persons from culturally and linguistically diverse or ‘CALD’ backgrounds. I speak with multicultural youth advocate Swathi on her insights, experiences and opinions on this topic, and on her work with the REVERB Project at the Centre for Multicultural Youth which seeks to specifically address this issue.

CALD Youth And Mental Health Interview: Swathi on the Centre for Multicultural Youth REVERB Project

Running from 17th to 28th March, 2021, the Canberra Short Film Fest is bringing you a huge array of local, national and international films over two packed weeks. Join Adi Watters, Assistant Director of the festival, as she talks about what’s on offer and the talent involved. Find the program at https://www.csff.com.au/program.

Canberra Short Film Festival: March 2021

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