Local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

Earth Matters
Claim This Podcastby Bec Horridge, Claudia Craig, Mia Audrey & Keiran Stewart-Assheton.
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Local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026
Earth Matters Live Radiothon Show
Earth Matters presents a live show in the studios of 3CR in Fitzroy Naarm to raise funds for our broadcasting. Earth Matters presenters Kieran Stewart-Assherton, Mia Audrey and Claudia Craig together with past producer Judith Peppard are joined on phone by Bec Horridge and Hannah York for a live to air Radiothon broadcast.Also on the show we hear from campaigners Cam Walker (Friends of the Earth) and Jordan Crook (Victorian National Parks Association). They share some of the programme's unique attributes and contributions to the environmental advocacy landscape.Past EM producers Jacob Gamble and Eiddwen Jeffrey share their memories and favourite stories.In 2026 Earth Matters celebrates 30-years of broadcast and 3CR celebrates 50-years. Let's celebrate together!You can DONATE HERE to help 3CR and Earth Matters stay on air or call the station on 03 9419 8377 during business hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

June 14, 2026
30th Birthday Special: The Jabiluka Blockade
To celebrate 30 years of Earth Matters, Mia digs into the archives and presents a special feature on a historic milestone: the Jabiluka blockade. You'll hear former presenter Juliet Fox interviewing Jane Weepers, spokesperson for the Jabiluka Alliance, on the first day of the blockade in March 1998; and audio from the road trip to the proposed uranium mine site organised by the Australian Student Environment Network the year before, in mid-1997.More on the Jabiluka blockade: https://commonslibrary.org/the-jabiluka-blockade-22-years-on/ Earth Matters #1560 was produced by Mia Audrey on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country.

May 31, 2026
Part 2 Exploring Extreme Heat: The Mental Health Impacts of Heat
Content WarningThe episode mentions domestic and sexual violence, and online hate in this episode which might be distressing for some listeners. Later on there is a more in-depth discussion of mental illness including suicidal ideation. The presenter announces when the more in-depth discussion begins and provides support service contacts for anyone needing help at the end of the show. Part 2 Exploring Extreme Heat: Mental Health How does heat affect the way we think, feel, and behave? Today on Earth Matters we continue our exploration of the impacts of extreme heat on Australian lives. We look at how hot weather affects physical health and mental health, as well as secondary impacts like increased domestic violence and online hate speech. We learn of an alarming trend of increased mental health emergency presentations among young people during warm and hot weather and the importance of maintaining mental health care including medications during these times. Guests: Kellie Caught, Programme Director for Climate and Energy at the Australian Council of Social Service.Dr Cybele Dey, member of Doctors for the Environment Australia and child and adolescent psychiatrist working in the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. Episode #1558: Producer/presenter: Claudia CraigPhoto image: Tatiana Syrikova Crisis numbers and support LIFELINE 13 11 14 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 | or visit1800respect.org.au First Peoples support: 13YARN: 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.auYarning Safe'n'Strong: 1800 959 563 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 | beyondblue.org.au Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 For anyone in immediate danger call Triple Zero 000. Resources https://www.dea.org.au/how_climate_change_affects_mental_health_in_australia https://www.acoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Heat-in-Homes-Digital-1.0.pdf DEA Heat Health Fact Sheet:https://assets.nationbuilder.com/docsenvaus/pages/382/attachments/original/1730167589/Heat_Health_Fact_Sheet_DEA_Oct_2024.pdf?1730167589 Missed Part One of the Exploring Extreme Heat series? Catch up by podcast here: Part One Exploring Extreme Heat.
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