**This episode was repeated on the podcast a year and half after its initial release with a new introduction. This was done to mark the fact that in Nov 2021 Jacinta also took part in a non-violent direct action, locking on to coal machinery and helping to stop work for four hours** In this episodeContinue reading “S2E17 Adani Coal Mine”
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S2E16 Natural Funerals
In this episode we speak with a funeral director and an artist about how we can exit this world with as little harm as possible. Libby Moloney from Natural Grace Funerals in Woodend talks about how she got into the industry of natural funerals and what is really possible in terms of our choices whenContinue reading “S2E16 Natural Funerals”
S2E15 The Long Ride with Deb Taylor
In this episode I speak with Deb Taylor about her sustainable business and her bike ride across the Nullarbor Plain, which was a six week journey across one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. She rode approximately 2,468 km from Port Lincoln in South Australia, to Busselton in Western Australia. I wanted to know why sheContinue reading “S2E15 The Long Ride with Deb Taylor”
S2E14 In the Beginning: Nappies
In today’s show we have three interviews with people doing sustainable babies in very different ways. Firstly Joan Webster tells us how it was back in the day when you boiled a copper to wash all your clothes, including the cloth nappies (diapers). Then I speak to new parents Alex and Mark, about using washableContinue reading “S2E14 In the Beginning: Nappies”
S2E13 Food Security and Farmers’ Markets
In this episode we talk to Chris Hain and Mel Willard about Food Security. Chris is the President of the Victorian Farmers Market Association and market manager at both Bendigo and Castlemaine markets. Mel is one half of Gung Hoe Growers, with her partner in crime Sas Allardice. Gung Hoe Growers is the vegetable growingContinue reading “S2E13 Food Security and Farmers’ Markets”
S2E12 Peter Yates and Deep Adaptation
In today’s episode we talk with Peter Yates, who you might remember from episode seven when we spoke to him and his son Rory about their documentary When the River Runs Dry. Today we listen to an interview I did with Peter several months ago, back when the bushfires were the main topic and we hadContinue reading “S2E12 Peter Yates and Deep Adaptation”
S2E11 Author Illustrators
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”
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”
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