Radical Australia

 * Public relations consultant and Socialist Alliance candidate for the 2026 Victorian state election.

 Jan Van Dalfsen is an early 3CR supporter; a credentialed activist and educator. He was one of six tennants living upstairs at 21 Smith Street, while the Walker Press operated downstairs.  The building was eventually sold to 3CR. Listen to an engaging account of publishing activism that gave way to the broadcaster you now know and love.

 * Host of the Connolly program for a number of years

Maree is a longtime 3CR presenter with Latin American Update and Unitarian Half Hour. She speaks multiple languages, is an activist for Cuba.

Di Cousens is a poet, photographer, Spoken Word presenter at 3CR and Order of Australia medal recepient. 

* Anarchist-Communist Activist * Journalist - Greek newspapers*  https://ancomfed.org/

This episode features Suad Rejk, a Sudanese Australian immigrant who strives for success in every one of her fields. An active member of the Merri-bek community, Suad has called Australia home for nearly two decades and speaks both Arabic and English. Through her role as a Community Connector, she is passionate about giving back to the community that has supported her and her family over the years...

 * Motorcycle enthusiast* Trade union delegate & organiser* Activist - Anarchist* Bespoke photographer

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Interview with the effervescent Madison Moffat

 www.checkerboardlounge.com.au  

 * West Papuan refugee - twenty years later

***Content & language warning*** www.endstripsearching.com - for everything FIGJAMPLEASE sign the petition to end prison strip searches www.sheisme.com.au - readable, honest stories of women rebuilding after prison; accounts of courage, hope, healing and community. www.thetorch.org.au - an online exhibition, where all formerly incarcerated mob sell their artwork FIRST PEOPLES SUPPORT13YARN:  13 92...

 * Shelly Van Derwerff is a member of the Climate Change choir, and a thorn in the side of the local council as she petitions for Tram accessible stops along Sydney Road, Brunswick, in Melbourne's inner north.* She is a member of The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), an international network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on self-aw...

Virginia Heywood joins Dr Joseph Toscano in the studios for Radical Australia this week. One of the beloved hosts of the long-running 3CR Gardening Show, Virginia has a fascinating life story that spans grassroots community life, political engagement and a deep commitment to public broadcasting. From the streets of Hackney to working in the House of Commons in London, Virginia’s journey reflects a...

Climate Choir Melbourne is a community choir using collective voices to confront the climate emergency and inspire action. The choir performs at demonstrations, campaigns, launches and public meetings, as well as staging regular pop-up performances in public spaces. Led by director Jeannie Marsh and supported by alternate conductors and a small band, Climate Choir Melbourne is open to everyone, no...

Sofie Prints is one of Melbourne’s best comedians. Thank you for Sophie for coming in on the program and sharing their story. 

Endie Van Binsbergen talks about her book The Stowaway, from Sorong to Rotterdam. Sampari Korwa sings in his band Oceanikz. You can find him on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube.

Political ScientistFormer Journalist & ScreenwriterAnd researcher, Co-writer of The Dismissal, TV mini-series that screened in 1983 Socials,Facebook: Sally GibsonX: sally_gibson1Instagram: sally.gibson.7568

Joe Toscano with the late Father Bob Maguire (Repeat)

Eve ScarfePeace Brigade Central AmericaLife Long Activist for Peace and JusticeRelevant piece of text says: Mercenaries Evelin Mery Scarfe, of Great Britain, and Stephanie Victoria Groebel of United States, were taking refuge in CRIPDES (Christian Committee for Displaced People of El Salvador) when arrested. The newspaper El Diario de Hoy (Today’s News) dated 21 April 1989.

Uniting Church MinisterChaplain to West Papuan office Melbourne

Danny CondonComedianEntertainerSinger of the band Father Daddy

Activist Extraordinaire