Autonomy for the Torres Strait

Elders in the Torres Strait are calling for immediate action on autonomy amid fears that self-governance might once again slip away.

Mr Robert Sagigi, also known as Uncle Bongo is a traditional property owner and grandson of Chief Sagigi of the Wakaid Tribe.

“The Queensland Government has taken our Human Rights of existence backwards by taking away the Community Services Act which was considered to uphold our unique Island Custom” Mr Sagigi has said.

Nunga Wangga’s Andrea Fraser and Eddy Peters caught up with Uncle Bongo to hear what he had to add on this very important issue for the Torres Strait.

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Produced by Andrea Fraser and Eddy Peters

Sweet sounds of The Honey Pies

The Honey Pies, an Adelaide Independent band who’s music is described as nostalgic yet, revelatory-  insanely complex yet artfully accessible and having vocal-chord freakouts that would make Craig Nicholls blush.

The group have had a busy few years  with the release of their acclaimed 2010 album, Think of England, their voracious commitment to gigging and touring and now their brand new album to be launched tonight.

Guitarists Jon and Tony joined Jennie Lenman in the studio.

Honey Pies

The Honey Pies releasing their new album Carpe Carp tonight at Jive tonight, the 16th of December @ 8pm.

Produced by Jennie Lenman

Curtain Closing on the Chelsea?

The heritage listed Chelsea Cinema in Kensington Park has starred in the lives of many.

Can you remember dressing up on a Friday night for the Rocky Horror Picture screenings during the 1980s?

Or perhaps you or your kids walking there for an end of school excursion to the pictures?

Recently the cinema has been going through some tumultuous times with Wallis, the owners since 1971,  being evicted.

Manager Bob Parr talked to Jennie Lenmah about the future of Chelsea Cinema.

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Produced by Ali Coad

Homeless Shelters Packed to the Rafters

For most, Christmas is a happy time. A time to relax and spend time with family.

But for the homeless, Christmas can be the hardest time of the year.

This year Australia’s homeless shelters are packed to the rafters and unable to meet current demand. The situation is so bad that couples with children are most likely to be turned away.

Alison Verhoeven from The Institute of Health and Welfare joined Jennie Lenman to discuss.

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Produced by Sophie McKay

Live In The Studio: Mr Goodnight

Christian Oliver and Mr Goodnight are one of the hottest acts to come from 2011.
They’ve had their material played on Triple J unearthed and have just recently returned from Kangaroo Island where they played in the Surf Music festival alongside some big names including Eskimo Joe and Poetikool Justice.
Christian Oliver: Vocals, Cam Blokland: Guitar, and Dave Duncan: Tenor Sax, joined Tim Brunero in the studio.

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Producers: Chris Komorek, Angus Randall

A Lifetime Of Stories: Patrick Allington

You may dread your elderly relatives telling the same yarns every Christmas, but there’s a whole generation of stories disappearing as their authors begin to age.
The SA Writers Centre and Helping Hand Aged Care are working together to record these important stories with the Writer-In-Residence Program.
They’re encouraging older people to express themselves in any written form ranging from poems to a memoir.
Patrick Allington is a local author whose work was nominated for last year’s Miles Franklin literary award.
He’s helping to bring South Australian stories to light and joined Tim Brunero in the studio.
Contact: SA Writers Centre – 088223 7662 or E-mail: seniorsproject@sawriters.org.au

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Producers: Chris Komorek, Angus Randall

Boy George ALP Conference And “A Chorus Line”: Ron Hughes – Blaze

In our last regular interview with Ron Hughes from Blaze Magazine, Tim Brunero learns about Boy George and a re-formed Culture Club; the ALP to start issuing Certificates of Non-Impediment to same-sex couples who wish to marry overseas.
Lastly, a local from Millicent is to appear in the new production of “A Chorus Line.

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Producers: Chris Komorek, Angus Randall

Money Murder And Politics: London Calling – Dermot Smyth

In this week’s regular chat to Dermot Smyth in London, Tim Brunero finds out all about PM David Cameron’s cutting Britain adrift from the rest of Europe and the “Robin Hood” Tax – are the City of London financiers as much to blame for the European Financial crisis as the Eurozone Countries?
What’s the connection between the English Defence League, the British National Party and mass murderer, Anders Breivik?
And finally, a British Doctor is offering people a night in a real stable for about $20.

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Producers: Angus Randall, Chris Komorek

Butter Shortages And Egged Police Cars: Jess Wingard In Germany

There’s financial strife in Europe as the German Finance Minister calls for Germany to dump the Euro and return to the Deutschmark.
A Russian is caught trying to smuggle butter in to Norway to sell on their “Black Market” as butter in Norway reaches 5 times the normal price, because of a shortage.
International Conference on Afghanistan leads to riots in Bonn; and Christmas in Germany is a month-long party that starts on the first day of Advent!
Chris Brunero catches up with Jess Wingard in Germany.

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Producers: Angus Randall, Chris Komorek

Comicus Erectus

If you can’t get away for a summer holidays but you have a hankering for a little taste of something Mediterranean, then the Adelaide fridge Festival in cahoots with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has something for you. The comedy styling’s of George Tahir, George Kapiniaris, Joe Avati and be on offer from the 24^th of February to the 15^th of April at various locations around Adelaide.

The show is Comicus Erectus and you’ll be able to bring the whole family along to this one. George Kapiniaris and Joe Avati joined Tim Brunero for breakfast to tell Radio Adelaide listeners about the show.

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Producers: Bill Walter and Tim Molineux