In this episode we chat with two local author illustrators who each use their art and story telling to reach a new generation with messages about love of nature and care for the environment. Trace Balla is a Castlemaine local and much beloved author/illustrator who has produced multiple comic style books about young people learningContinue reading “S2E11 Author Illustrators”
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S2E10 Corona virus and human signs
In this episode we explore the global phenomenon of the coronavirus, or Covid-19, and what it means for the environment. It touches on carbon emissions, pollution, waste management and personal choices about hand sanitiser and, of course, toilet paper!! Then we move on to a collection of interviews I recorded in late February at theContinue reading “S2E10 Corona virus and human signs”
S2E9 Upwelling – Art and Climate Change
This week we spoke with Ilka White (artist), Dale Cox (artist) and Brodie Ellis (curator and artist). They are all involved in an exhibition about the climate crisis at Lot 19 Castlemaine called Upwelling. Our conversation explores the concept of the show and how it was brought together by Brodie and the works made byContinue reading “S2E9 Upwelling – Art and Climate Change”
S2E8 Coping with Climate Change
Dr Susie Burke (psychologist) and Kerrily Jennings (Community House) join us to discuss the controversy surrounding the council funded workshops at Castlemaine Community House. It surround a series of three workshops run by Susie which are all looking at how we humans are responding to climate change… see links below. The conversation ranges far andContinue reading “S2E8 Coping with Climate Change”
S2E7 When the River Runs Dry
In this episode, we discuss the documentary film ‘When the River Runs Dry‘ made by a father son team from Maldon. Only just released and already honoured with multiple awards, this film explores the 2019 mass fish kill event in the Darling River. In the first half of the episode we get a review ofContinue reading “S2E7 When the River Runs Dry”
S2E6 Protest (part 2)
In this episode we catch up with Eliza Tree who spoke to us in episode 4 about the protests up in Canberra. In this episode we hear about what happened up there and how it all went. She also gives us an insight into the Climate Emergency Summit she attended last weekend in Melbourne. InContinue reading “S2E6 Protest (part 2)”
S2E5 Terry White
This is a get to know you episode with local climate activist and community change agent Terry White. Hear about his story from being a kid wandering the wilds and developing a love of nature to what he is doing now to help push us and our local council towards change. This episode was createdContinue reading “S2E5 Terry White”
S2E4 Protest (part 1)
This week a contingent of locals took a road trip to Canberra to rally outside of parliament and a Castlemaine rally took place in support of the Canberra crew. I wanted to know what they were protesting about and whether they really thought it would change anyone’s mind. Featured song: Totnes Extinction Rebellion Song ThisContinue reading “S2E4 Protest (part 1)”
S2E3 Transition Towns
In this episode, we start with what the frik is going on with recycling in this region! Then move on to Transition Towns… what are they? how can that be applied here? and what comes next? I am joined by Mary Blain from MASG and Ian Lillington Premaculturalist, both of whom have been fans ofContinue reading “S2E3 Transition Towns”
S2E2 Compost and doggy doo
In this episode we speak to Bill Grant who is a self confessed compost nerd and whose job it is to know all about waste. We discuss why it is so important to keep organic waste out of landfill and what is REALLY going on with recycling at the moment. We also delve into theContinue reading “S2E2 Compost and doggy doo”
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