Radical Australia

Professor Gary Foley and Dr Joe Toscano are joined by their old friend and comrade Angelo Grando on one of Radical Australia's earliest episodes.First broadcast on 11 September 2013 and long thought lost, Angelo's family fortunately found the recording tucked away in a box at home.Listen to Angelo's story from his childhood in Italy to migrating to Australia, the politically transformative years at Monash University in the late 1960s and 1970s, his lifelong political and close friendships with Gary and many others, and much more!A radical and fighter to the end, Angelo sadly passed away in November 2024. He is remembered for his generosity, humour and staunch radical politics, all of which you can hear in this lovely and entertaining interview.We thank Angelo's family for providing this recording so that we can remember his life and contribution to creating a better society in this country.

* Presenter:  Radical Philosophy, 3CR

Rukukuye Mastaky was a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who arrived in Australia from the Tanzania refugee camp.He is now an Australian citizen, and is active in the Congolese community. *Special thanks to 3CR's Madison Moffat for this show's audio capture.

* Artist and disability activist    INSTAGRAM  argot1958

Children's play educator & author, activist for the environment and social housing, riparian remedial landscaper, artist.....  and friend to a schnauzer, Carolyn will entertain you with her capricious wit, and spur you to action with her compassion, vision and integrity.

Hamdi Ali is the host of 3CR's Somali language program.

Terry is a CFMEU member, 3CR volunteer, and motor cycle enthusiast.

* Thomas Cooper, public housing activistContacts for more information:[email protected] (~ website developed by R-Cu Tran, who grew up in Carlton public housing)

Julian and Sue Ophel recollections

* 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. Dedicated to helping people feel a sense of belonging, confidence, and support, Suad works closely with community members, particularly newly arrived families to connect them with local resources and opportunities. In this conversation, she shares her experiences, her commitment to strengthening community ties, and the importance of fostering understanding across cultures.

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

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Interview with the effervescent Madison Moffat

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* West Papuan refugee - twenty years later

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"Imagine:  the mother of the earth... gave us everything we need.All you need to do is preserve it.  It's as simple as that.And we don't need oil.If you sell the land, it's like you sell your mother.  You are losing your morality."William Walilo     * William is an asylum seeker from West Papua.

* Artist of the illustrated book:  Jacob and the cassowary by Gibson Suu* English and history teacher at Academy of Mary Immaculate College in Fitzroy, oldest girls secondary school in Victoria (1857)* AFL coach, Monash VIC

* 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-awareness and creative conflict transformation in prisons, schools, and the wider community.* Shelly Van Derwerff is a practising occupational therapist.

*In conversation with Jeannie Marsh ~  Climate Choir Musical Director Her teenage obsession with performing and directing classical music and opera lead her to the Conservatorium in Melbourne, and later onto the world stage.In the late '80s, she joined the Eureka Ensemble that toured Eastern Europe in 1987 and the New Music Liberation Front, touring Vietnam in 1990.Her credits also include Theatre Works:  new operas, Cantus Choro with Chilean and Greek Communities, and in 1996 Little City, with a sold out tour in 1997.In 2015, the Climate Choir's 40 members joined the March for Climate Rally and remain committed to enabling change through the power of music.Join now! All welcome. No auditions.Browse the choir's songs at:  climatechoirmelbourne.wordpress.comJoin or chat:  [email protected]  @climatechoirmelbourne

* Jeannie Erceg, Public housing tennant and activist* www.barakbeacon.com - BAY VIEWS FOR ALL

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 lifelong engagement with ideas, activism and community. Her father, Doug Heywood, was a radio commentator best known for sports broadcasting, including the footy, and after returning to Australia Virginia has continued this family tradition. She now broadcasts weekly on 3CR, interviewing a wide range of gardening experts and sharing practical and political perspectives on how we relate to land and place.Beyond radio, Virginia is a guide at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and runs a small organisation, the Plant Trust, which works to preserve significant ornamental garden plants in Australia. Listen in to learn about Virginia's life story and tune into the 3CR Gardening Show every Sunday 7.30am - 9.15am on 3CR.

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 auditions required. The choir rehearses roughly monthly in Abbotsford, with all members volunteering their time. In this episode,  the Climate Choir Melbourne perform live in the studio and chat between songs with Dr Joseph Toscano and 3CR Music Coordinator Joe Malignaggi. Listen in to hear how music is being used as a powerful tool for climate justice, community building and public engagement.To book the Climate Choir Melbourne or to join in, email [email protected] or call Robert on 0409 850 814. Donations are welcome to help cover running costs.Thank you to volunteer tech Tilde Joy and volunteer studio anchor William McGroarty for their technical production of this episode of Radical Australia. Songs performed by Climate Choir MelbourneWe honour the LandDo it nowElectrifySolidarityDashing from the FireAway in the ArcticDeck the StateBye bye GasWhen the RainsWe're using Sunshine

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

Joe Toscano interviews Andonis Kyriacou, aka Tony. Barrister.

Alan CuthbertsonPhD in Physics and Climate Activist

Joe Toscano talking with Denise Hassett

Kerry Crossley’s Limerick Fight Back

Guests from the West Papuan office, Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu.

Presenter Joe Toscano interviews Laurie Turner about his life.

Part 2Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton

Joe Toscano interviews Drew Hutton

Joe Toscano interviews Hank Ferguson

Joe Toscano interviews the inspiring Brad Homewood and Violet Coco. https://www.instagram.com/bradhomewoodhttps://www.instagram.com/violet_coco_canary

Joe Toscano talks with special guest Louise Byrne.

Joe Toscano talking with the amazing Achut Thuc.