Satellite Skies

This summer on Writing Home, we’re returning to a deeply moving three-part series from Race Matters on fbi radio, produced by Jasmine Raat-Ki-Raani and first aired in 2023–2024. This episode is a part of 5 episode summer series revolving around the migrant experience in the Australian s e x industry. Tune in Monday (22nd December 2025) 2 to 3PM or listen later through the link in our bio.  We than...

This summer on Writing Home, we're returning to a deeply moving three-part series from Race Matters on fbi radio, produced by Jasmine Raat-Ki-Raani and first aired in 2023-2024.For this episode we bring you an intimate, unhurried conversation, where Jasmine sits with Natasha as she traces her journey from Brazil to so-called Australia. She speaks about migration and survival, navigating work as an...

Echoes from Gaza, 15th December Monday 11PM(WhatsApp message from Gaza)Fadi writes: I write this message as the rain beats against my tent, and due to its intensity, I can barely hear my mother’s voice. The thunder strikes us from above like a nuclear bomb, accompanied by the sound of heavy gunfire from Israeli tanks to the east and the terrifying sounds of warships prowling in the sea to the west...

The Sanskrit phrase “Atithi Devo Bhava,” meaning “The guest is like God,” reflects the value of showing the same respect and reverence to guests as one would to a deity. It embodies a deep cultural principle guiding the host-guest relationship, highlighting the importance of generosity, care, and hospitality. This concept originates from the Taittiriya Upanishad, Shikshavalli I.11.2, which instruc...

A timely repeat airing of a mix of Palestinian music by hextape, first aired November 2023.

The second of Mia's two-part feature on the birth of the local rave scene; a non-linear collage of sounds and stories from the zany brains of 1990s Narrm. Tune in to hear about the spectacular partie of old: up to 5,000 fluor-clad youngsters dancing till daybreak amid towering artworks and mani lasers; plus virtual reality rooms, climbing walls, swimming pools, and more. Perhaps it'll inspire you...

In this episode of Writing Home, Madhvi interviews Sparsh the maker of Birdsong, painting an intimate portrait of the dying whistled language of the Hmong people in northern Laos, and Lost Migration a three part series on the untold stories of 1947 from other regions and communities in South Asia. Their conversation revolves around making films about lives of people, extractive culture, creative t...

Mia brings us the first of two parts on the birth of the local rave scene; a non-linear collage of sounds and stories from the zany brains of 1990s Narrm. Tune in to hear about the spectacular parties of old: up to 5,000 fluoro-clad youngsters dancing till daybreak amid towering art works and manic lasers; plus virtual reality rooms, climbing walls, swimming pools, and more. Perhaps it’ll inspire...

This month, let’s give our brains a break and do what ravers do best: have a dance. I hope for you a small glimpse of rave magic – a leftfield thought brought on by strange vibrations, or a surprising way your body responds to a certain sound. Listen closely and you may also hear hints of my journey as I made this mix: the first 40 minutes I was sat by a phone call on speaker to the Centrelink hel...

mia is back with a rebrand! your favourite end-times-survival show is heading deeper underground, into the sweaty depths of rave culture...tune in at 11pm for an hour of hard-hitting tunes and analysis ~ your monthly dose of PLUR

Keeping it simple, Queer isn’t a performance, Queer isn’t a western construct, queer is life. You are Queer. I am Queer. Queer is from the global south. Readings- Added to our link in bio kn Instagram 

In matriarchal societies “nurturing behaviour” is the order of the day. This is why the foundation of the clan is based on mothers.“Everyone has received some care as a child, therefore it is a principle of balance that all people, in turn, should also care for children”“Matriarchies, throughout history as well as in those that still exist today, are not societies where women rule - which is the c...

Remembering Savitri Bai Phule on her Jayanti (birthday) Feminism, for Savitri Bai Phule, was not just about advocating for women’s rights in isolation; it was intrinsically linked with the struggles of the oppressed. She believed that women’s liberation could only be achieved when the shackles of caste, class, and tradition were broken. Through her education and activism, Savitri Bai Phule illumin...

Moosa Raza debuts Wretched Radio, a podcast dedicated to exploring the nuances of left-wing ideology. The show emphasizes the importance of political education and knowledge dissemination, aiming to clarify the often misunderstood concepts and responsibilities associated with left-wing perspectives.

Anne-lise and Ani talk about community & individual responses to harm, transformative justice, accountability, safety, support & healing, within and challenging dominator culture. In episode 15 of Radio A & A Anne-lise and Ani replayed Abolition in Community Practice - a conversation between Crystal, Loz, Witt, Tarneen and Anne-lise. Monday 24h June 11pm on 3CR 855am. Broadcasted on the stolen lan...

Who will save the west from itself? Readings-Bhagat Singh-The Jail Notebook and other writingsChinua Achebe-Things Fall ApartAgainst White Feminism-Rafia ZakariaAmericannah-Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Extra readings (not read on radio)Safe Haven-Shankari Chandran  Music-Paper Planes- MIAWhen You Come Back-Vusi MahlaselaMatalib-SammanyA piece of ground-Miriam MakebaMidnight Blues-Emily Wurramara

Mia will be stepping back from presenting, at least for a little bit

Episode 10 of Halcyon Daze, a show about living in the end times. Tonight, Mia takes a break, and L takes the reigns, sharing some of their favourite punk, post-punk and rock tunes. DIY music for the end of the world. Enjoy

This one's for everyone who feels like giving up.

Lina is Lina and The Ali Family is its own Ali Family, From Hyderabad to Hyderabad House in Harris Park Sydney, Lina shares her experience of being a Muslim Indian Australian Woman.  Lina shares “I grew up one time of my life erasing all Indian and Australian part of my identity to be Muslim, that didn’t work. Even then it wasn’t good enough. And then you do that with the Indian part and then it’s...

Mia welcomes former presenter and all-round legend Bridget Chappell aka @hextape.wav back to the airwaves ~~ sharing a guest mix featuring favourite p.al.estin.ian tunes.

Anne-lise and Ani talk about community & individual responses to harm, transformative justice, accountability, safety, support & healing, within and challenging dominator culture. In episode 14 of Radio A & A Anne-lise and Ani replay the online launch of Incendium Radical Library (IRL infoshop) Prison Solidarity Network. We hear from Steph, Nikita and Damien about how important it was for them to...