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Want to swap some lawn-mowing for a massage? Or foreign language skills for plumbing work? At the Local talks to BrisLETS committee president Hugh Dickson about community trading: non-monetary systems used for exchanging goods and services.

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At the Local delves into the fascinating world of independent publishing in Australia speaking to John Hunter from the Small Press Underground Networking Community (SPUNC) and Erica Sontheimer from Brisbane indie publishers, The Griffith Review. At the Local also caught up with Ronnie Scott from The Lifted Brow, on their recent relocation to Melbourne.  Listen here for an insight into the very resourceful community surrounding independent publishers.

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At the Local spoke to artist Kimberley Lysons about her Bring it to the Table community art-workshop happening as part of the 2High Festival at the Brisbane Powerhouse. The event was supporting homelessness services; The Big Issue, Othilas, Community Angels and Kummara. Jill McKay from Othila’s spoke to us about the issues facing young women experiencing homelessness in Brisbane.  Listen to the interviews here!

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At the Local spoke to Nicola from Open Minds about their work as a not for profit organisation with a mission to support people with mental illness, intellectual disability or acquired brain injury to live independently and well within the community. The 4C Arts collective held an Art Party at Valley Studios to raise money and awareness for Open Minds. The party featured performances from Hungry Kids of Hungary who -played live in the studio for At the Local- listen here!

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