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Gemma spoke with Chris Graham, editor of the National Indigenous Times about 2009's Federal Budget and how this will affect the indigenous communities

Oxfam Sisters on the Plant campaign, live interview with Ann and Fern from the QLD office. Tim interviewed Peter Cox – National Coordinator from Volunteering Australia. Volunteer Week – a week created to raise the profile of volunteering, allowing us to thank all volunteers. Danielle interviewed Elizabeth Broderick - Sex Discrimination Commissioner - about the paid Parental leave introduced in Jan 2011 Highlighted is the potential cost to business. Pros and cons other countries found.

Continue on with comparing grocery prices between indigenous and non-indigenous regions. Community-owned stores are of better value according to Chris Graham. NIT took a look at the NT region, examining the price of a basket of groceries in Darwin and that within smaller indigenous communities. Close look at the Barcley Region where some stores had no aboriginal training or employees, others had very limited fruit options. Crime and misconduct commission – indigenous qld’s are 4 times more likely to have negative experiences with the police in the past 12 months. QLD police have a bad name according to Chris Graham. It was the police commission that conducted the report. 90% of QLDers trust their police force according to the survey, however most view QLD’s force as the most corrupt. Study is flawed.

Animal Law, Greenpeace – Mismanagement of Government Funding, Jigalong Alcohol Ban, National Heart Week.

West End Markets – handed over to Sydney Company ‘Blue Sky Events', Swine Flu Outbreak – Democracy Now.

Weekly commentary spot with Chris Graham, editor of the National Indigenous Times. He told Gemma about the recent funding injection into public housing in Western Australia.

The Fort, a much-anticipated new community-oriented arts base in Fortitude Valley, was launched on April 3, 2009. Kate talks with Ili and Innez about the Fort and the party, as well as local hiphop bands The Kelly Gang and Coalition Crew.

Cam and Dan take shelter from the stormy night in 4ZzZ's studio 1, while waiting to play a gig later in the evening... and chat with the PSG ladies about Incremental Records while they're at it....

Local brissy hiphop band Truth Serum, feat. members of KryptamystiK crew and Grass Roots Street Orchestra, drop into the studio to freestyle about their upcoming shenanigans....

We get to chat with a few peeps about the upcoming SOS conference, including the Brisbane contingent coordinators Erica and Kristy. Students of Sustainability is a conference centred on environmentally friendly alternatives to current unsustainable practices... *the phone interview does not stream very clearly here. If you are interested in having us post a clearer version please contact us through the 4ZzZ website.

Local musician Steph Lees (a.k.a. Pear) chats with us about DIY merch, and the artist-run initiative Tawdry, with it's upcoming festival "In The Flesh"

Hear the wisdom of Reggie Watts as he speaks music (literally), and comedy in the comfort of the 4zzz studios. www.reggiewatts.com for his show dates around the country

Part two with Screamfeeders Tim Steward on their "Kitten Licks" Deluxe"

Pinch Anna Punch, Nicky Knockout and Slaughter Daughter from Sun State Roller Girls join Ili, Innez and Kate in the studio to enlighten us about all things all-girl roller derby; bouts, derby lingo, 'Gina shiners and so much more..... Edited and compiled by kate.

A brief interview followed by Dave reading from some of his zines. Edited and compiled by kate.

Dave Roche, zine-ster from the United States, drops in to chat with Ili, Innez and Agent Alex as he tours round Australia speaking at zine fairs and d.i.y. gigs. Edited and compiled by Kate.

An investigation of Brisbane's Punk scene through the ages. 4zzz Podcaster, Anna spoke to locals Chris Converse, Christopher James and Owen.

It happens every Friday - we update listeners on Fortitude Valley aspects such as: - cleanliness index - vagrant index - delivery index - actual weather - sterlometer reading etc

talking mostly

a bit of talking between songs