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Word on the Street at Jugglers!

atthelocal — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:57:21 +0000

At the Local rocks the house with amazing guest MCs Lesson and Triks for a Radiothon special. Lesson tells us about the Word on the Street event at Jugglers Artspace sponsored by SpeakOut and Black Star Coffee.

Grassroots Action and Advocacy 101!

atthelocal — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:58:29 +0000

We speak to passionate student activists Clare, Christie, and Ellie from the Australian Student Environment Network about next Sunday’s workshop at Bardon Community Hall. Get more information from clare.towler@gmail.com or at www.asen.org.au You can join the ASEN e-list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quen

Art Party raises funds for Women’s Legal Service

atthelocal — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:39:28 +0000

Alana and Giordana speak to Josh of a local art collective about an upcoming fundraiser being held at the Valley Studios. The Connect Four Art Party will raise funds for the Qld Women’s Legal Service and Shirrin from the service tells us about their work assisting women in legal matters. Funds will go towards equipping the QWLS with a lift for better disabled access. Playing at the gig is Little Scout and Mel and Pat perform live in studio. Listen to the whole show and live recordings here!

Big Square Eye: Brisbane Festival

atthelocal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:28:21 +0000

At the Local speaks to the artists behind this life-changing Brisbane Festival multi-media project: Big Square Eye. Artists Alan Nguyen and Kate Geck speak along with project curator Vivian Hogg and young artist Ahmed Halimi about how the project brought a bunch of young people to Brisbane to discover more about digital art and create some incredible pieces of experimental video art. The films will be screened in Retravision stores around the country and opening night is at the Kelvin Grove Creative Industries Precinct- The Block on Saturday 19 July 6pm. For more info check out:

http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/e_bigsquareeye.html

We Say Gender- You Say Queer!

atthelocal — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:00:34 +0000

At the Local profiles the Qld Assoc for Healthy Communities and speaks to Hilary Knack about an event at Open Doors exploring gender diversity in the community. www.qahc.org.au 30 Helen St Newstead

World Refugee Day Festival

atthelocal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:46:39 +0000

At the Local talks to the wonderful organisers of this year’s World Refugee Day Festival at Annerley Soccer Grounds on Sunday 22nd of June. Alana and Olivia chat to Elise and Claire from Vortcs about their experiences tutoring refugees in Brisbane and organising the festival.

Mater Mothers Ward Nanny Volunteers

atthelocal — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:58:47 +0000

We explore the world of new mothers and hear about a wonderful volunteer program at the new Mater Mother’s Public Hospital in Brisbane. Olivia speaks to volunteer coordinator Stacey Gossip and ward nanny Shirley.

Refugee Narratives at the UQ Fryer Library

atthelocal — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:58:07 +0000

Alana discusses an event happening for 2008 Refugee Week at the Fryer Library at UQ where speakers will discuss a collection of refugee letters that activists have donated to the library about experiences in Nauru.

Qld State Budget: Affect on the Community

atthelocal — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:29:14 +0000

We explore the projections of the upcoming State Budget, previewing QCOSS’s Budget Breakfast where the community is invited to ask questions of Treasurer Andrew Fraser. Alana speaks to Jill Lang from QCOSS. Olivia talks to Kerrian Dear from The Qld Working Women’s Service about funding cuts to vital services for working women from this year’s Federal Budget.

Politics in the Pub: Safety in the Valley

atthelocal — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:35:44 +0000

At the Local previews this month’s NFNC Politics in the Pub night. Alana speaks to some Fortitude Valley locals and visitors about how safe they feel in the area. Olivia talks to Darryl Scott from Walksafe Qld about violence in the Valley and the LGBT community. Carol Gordon from the Valley Chamber of Commerce fills us in on the Valley Safety Audit.

National Volunteering Week

atthelocal — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:33:59 +0000

At the Local spoke to a variety of volunteers for National Volunteering Week, including Ecobug’s Nikkea, West End Community House’s Denise and 4ZzZ’s own Ryan. At the Local also found out about a short-running exhibition at the Circle Gallery featuring memoribilia from Expo 88.

Pets in Crisis

atthelocal — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:43:23 +0000

At the Local learns about a unique partnership between domestic violence service DV Connect and animal rescuers the RSPCA in Queensland. Olivia speaks to Diane Mangan of DV Connect and Michael Beatty of the RSPCA about pets caught up households where domestic violence is an issue.

Book Clubs!

atthelocal — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:40:22 +0000

At the Local discovers the world of local books clubs. Olivia chats to Benjamin Law from the Young and the Restless book club at Avid Reader and we also learn about book clubs at Bulimba’s Riverbend Books and very unique book club that promotes reconciliation.

Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre

atthelocal — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:38:05 +0000

At the Local speaks to the women from Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre in Brisbane about the work they do helping young women with housing, education and government services.

Bereavement and Grief

atthelocal — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:47:02 +0000

At the Local speaks to Ann of Brisbane Grief and Bereavement Support Centre and Kate an art therapist about dealing with the loss of loved ones.

Paddington Fair

atthelocal — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:35:43 +0000

At the Local heads down to Paddington skate park to chat to Kate from Texas Tea, Violet from the Girls Roller Derby and Kellie Lloyd from Screamfeeder enjoying the sunshine and free fun at the first Paddington Fair, organised by Brisbane City Council and Lindley Street Productions.

Brisbane Youth Service 30th Anniversary

atthelocal — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:22:06 +0000

At the Local speaks to the crew at Brisbane Youth Service about their 30th anniversary celebrating their work helping young homeless and at-risk youth and their families in Brisbane. Giordana and Olivia were on the scene of the Street 2 Strength party at BYS HQ in Fortitude Valley.

EcoSpirituality

atthelocal — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:54:37 +0000

Alana and Olivia talk landcare and eco-spirituality: How seasons and the environment impact on culture, religion and spirituality with their two guests.

No Borders and Twogether Society

atthelocal — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:08:25 +0000

Giordana chats to No Borders Migration Advocates about their new non-profit society which brings migrants together and helps them cope with their new life in Australia, the Twogether Society.

Northey Street City Farm

atthelocal — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:31:16 +0000

Olivia heads down to Northey Street City Farm and reports back to Giordana and Alana At the Local about the bush foods garden, green waste centre and of course the worm farm!