Nimbin Community Radio Podcast

Chiapas - Blitz on Human Rights: Julie Webb reports

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:40:00 GMT

7.4Mb. 100kbps mono. 12 mins

Julie Webb, journalist for "Scoop" gives us an update on the increasingly tense situation in Chiapas, particularly the harassment of the Human Rights organisation Fray Bartholome de las Casas, by Mexican government security and paramilitary forces. Chiapas peasants are living on land that the neo-conservative 'developers' want to get their hands on, and human rights organisations like 'Fray Barta' is often the only thing standing between them and outright pillage.

New Salvadoran President straight talking breaks protocol. Report from CISPES

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:51:00 GMT

16MB. Mono 64kbps 34 minutes

Alexis was one of those of the CISPES delegation to see the first 'leftist' President of El Salvador take the Presidential sash after a clearly won electoral victory over the 20 year right wing corrupt regime. It was a regime, closely allied with the US Republican Party, that was founded by the author of the notorious Death Squads of the 1970s and 1980s.

The FMLN has shown a patience and tolerance above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate its commitment as a truly democratic party to serve the people. These were people who were its base, and support during a 12 year 'civil war'.

The presence of virtually all the dignitaries of Latin America, as well as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was a tribute to that expression of popular support. Probably not much said in the mainstream 'anglo media', but to Salvadorans, and Latin America in general it was a 'date with history'.

The Americas are changing, and Alexis gives us an eyewitness account of the significance of this event in San Salvador. Not only for the dignitaries, but for the people who came to the stadium to support this initiative for a long awaited change.

Musical bands who were for many years 'illegal' arrived to pay a Latin American tribute to this 'date with history', when the popular new President arrived to address his supporters at the stadium, before the formal cocktail parties of the evening with foreign dignatories.

El Salvador - can the left take power? Comment from CISPES

Sat, 30 May 2009 02:17:00 GMT

7Mb 128kbps.

Burke Stansbury, coordinator of CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) is about to fly into El Salvador to see the inauguration of the FMLN backed President of El Salvador. The election of Mauricio Funes as President has created a sense of political turmoil ... and hopes. Burke puts this event in perspective.

Central America corruption - Guatemalan scandal

Fri, 15 May 2009 01:34:00 GMT

While the maggots of curruption crawl out of the carcase of the neo-fascist Arena party in El Salvador, in neighbouring Guatemala a leading lawyer has busted the President, his wife, and top officials in the biggest bank in Guatemala with a death message - A leading Guatemalan journalist made a video of a statement by a lawyer whose clients were killed in April for their ability to directly implicate the President and his wife in money laundering, involving the biggest bank in Guatemala.

The journalist made the video last Thursday "... If you are watching this, it is because I have been murdered... " he was murdered on Sunday.

There are strong links between drug trafficking and neo-liberal, and neo fascist governments. Governments don't actually do 'hands on' drug trafficking, but they are essential to the money laundering required to pay the lip service to the US Drug Enforcement Agency. There are proven links between the drug traffickers, money laundering, and high officials in the Salvadoran ARENA government that is now on the defensive after last month's presidential election victory agains them.

This news is only breaking locally, but watch this space for further revelations that are emerging in the local press, that has only recently found to the courage to publish stories of police and high level governmental corruption.

Torogozes de Morazan - Una historia personal de una guerra civil. (uncut spanish interview with founder of guerilla band).

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:41:00 GMT

41.6Mb. 128kbps mono 45mins 54 seconds.

Felipe 'Torogoz' nos regale una narrativa, que incluye una historia muy personal, de sus experiencieas de la guerra civil de El Salvador, de como se hizo el conjunto legendario guerillero de 'Los Torogozes de Morazan', como el grupo cambio sus integrantes cuando uno por uno, varios cayeron en combate. Y mas que todo, como se motivaron en la lucha, con experiencias que no todos enfrentaron, ni saben como enfrentar. Felipe sigue, humilde, comprometido, vive como campesino y un fuente de una historia que vive en el pueblo.

San Salvador - Noticia Syndicalista. Union Europea y impuestos. (Espanol - Spanish Language)

Wed, 13 May 2009 21:37:00 GMT

1Mb. mono 32kbps 4mins 30 secs

(Spanish language - Espanol)

Daniel (Secretario General del Sindicato) explique lo que esta pasando ahorita con el Sindicato de procesadoras de comida, y los pescadores de La Union, ciudad puertuario de El Salvador. Hay contratos con empresas espanoles por la venta de atun. Pero tambien hay violaciones de derechos sindicales, y el gobierno ARENA-ero no esta en la onda para corregir estos atropellos de los derechos de los trabajadores y sindicalistas.

Where are they now? The guerilla band "Torogozes de Morazan' still out there (lo-fi mono)

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:52:00 GMT

6Mb 64kbps. mono 32 kbps 25 minutes

Mayday 2009 in San Salvador - still buzzing enough to catch a 6:am bus to Morazan where I had an interview with another living legend - Felipe 'Torogoz', the founder and songwriter for the guerilla band 'Los Torogozes de Morazan' - Morazan being the 'liberated zone' during the Salvadoran civial war and 'Los Torogozes' being the 'official' guerilla band for the FMLN and radio Venceremos. Felipe claims that he was 'just another guerilla' (and before the formation of the FMLN, an activist), but was coopted into forming a guerilla musical group when a Spanish journalist overheard him making up a song during a moment of relaxation by a riverside. The journalist persuaded the guerilla commandante to get Felipe to recruit a guerilla band, and the rest is history.

Felipe was a bit burnt out after doing two gigs back to back in villages over a hundred kilometres apart, to celebrate the inauguration of FMLN mayors, but we held the interview to the next day, and Felipe privileged community radio with an impromptu performance of the first song he ever wrote.

Oh ... and quite by chance, wandering around the village before my interview with Felipe, I came across a 'garage band' who turned out to be the sons and daughters of ex-combatants - in fact, the lead singer turned out to be Felipe's son!

Mayday San Salvador - Bilingual soundscape (Lo-Fi Version)

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:34:00 GMT

22Mb 96kbps stereo

(English commentary, some Spanish content)

Mayday in San Salvador ... a very different Mayday from years before when marches were attacked with bombs, buzzed by helicopters and had to take measures to protect themselves. An FMLN backed Presidential candidate won the Presidential elections on March 15. It was the first defeat for the right wing ARENA party(founded by the Death Squad runner, Roberto D'Aubuisson) in twenty years. The people are jubilant, but most importantly, they were allowed to march in fairly peaceful conditions after forty years of heavy repression - when still they marched. El Salvador has always featured some of the most solidly supported Mayday marches in the world.

Mayday in San Salvador ... a very different Mayday from years before (and FMLN backed Presidential candidate won the Presidential elections on March 15. It was the first defeat for the right wing ARENA party(founded by the Death Squad runner, Roberto D'Aubuisson) in twenty years. The people are jubilant, but most importantly, they were allowed to march in fairly peaceful conditions after forty years of heavy repression. And still they marched.

Warwick Fry compares his experiences of the Mayday marches of the 1970s and the the 1980s with this year's march of 2009, at a time when an FMLN President is about to step into the administration of the country after a convincing vote of support from the FMLN. The neoliberal neofascist ARENA party still has a strong grip on the legal system, but it is being challenged with the prospect of a President who is not a puppet of those interests. He has a hard walk ahead of him.

Mayday San Salvador - Bilingual soundscape (Hi-Fi Version)

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:24:00 GMT

71 Mb 320kbps. Stereo

Mayday in San Salvador ... a very different Mayday from years before when marches were attacked with bombs, buzzed by helicopters and had to take measures to protect themselves. An FMLN backed Presidential candidate won the Presidential elections on March 15. It was the first defeat for the right wing ARENA party(founded by the Death Squad runner, Roberto D'Aubuisson) in twenty years. The people are jubilant, but most importantly, they were allowed to march in fairly peaceful conditions after forty years of heavy repression - when still they marched. El Salvador has always featured some of the most solidly supported Mayday marches in the world.

Mayday in San Salvador ... a very different Mayday from years before (and FMLN backed Presidential candidate won the Presidential elections on March 15. It was the first defeat for the right wing ARENA party(founded by the Death Squad runner, Roberto D'Aubuisson) in twenty years. The people are jubilant, but most importantly, they were allowed to march in fairly peaceful conditions after forty years of heavy repression. And still they marched.

Warwick Fry compares his experiences of the Mayday marches of the 1970s and the the 1980s with this year's march of 2009, at a time when an FMLN President is about to step into the administration of the country after a convincing vote of support from the FMLN. The neoliberal neofascist ARENA party still has a strong grip on the legal system, but it is being challenged with the prospect of a President who is not a puppet of those interests. He has a hard walk ahead of him.

El Salvador - Schafik Handal habla (Spanish) FMLN representative talks about El Salvador's political future

Fri, 1 May 2009 02:49:00 GMT

30.5 Mb. stereo 34 minutes

(Espanol)
Jorge Schafik Handal es un diputado del Parlamento CentroAmericano, y un representado del FMLN y El Salvador. Es hijo del Commandante Revolucionario Schafik Handal quien conducio el movimiento guerillo hacia un partido politico. Jorge habla de como el Partido se esta adaptando al manejo de un Estado nuevo - que tiene un Presidente eligido por el apoyo del Partido FMLN. Projectos politicas hacia el futuro ... vamos a ver ...

(Jorge Schafik Handal is one of the Salvadoran representatives of the Central American Parliament. He is the son of one of the key leaders of the guerilla movement, who led the FMLN into Parliamentary representation after fighting the military opposition into a standstill. He talks with us about the victory of a President who is supported by the FMLN - and what this represents - a new hope for those who see a defeat of a corrupt neoliberal government as an opening to a new future. Jorge recognises the problems looming, But he has strong faith in the Salvadoran people).

El Salvador - Seguridad con el FMLN: Entrevista con Diputado Luis Corvera

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:25:00 GMT

18.5 Mb. 128kbps (stereo) 20:53 mins.

(Espanol/Spanish language)

Luis Corvera es el diputado de Santa Ana, elegido por la tercera vez a La Asemblea Nacional de El Salvador. Con esta entrevista el explica la politica del FMLN sobre la tema de seguridad publico, relaciones (pasado y futuro) entre las Fuerzas Armadas y el FMLN, cambios en la cultura de las Fuerzas Armadas, y la tema de impunidad, y la Ley de Amnistia.

(Luis Alberto Corvera is the FMLN representative for Santa Ana who was reelected for his third term on the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly in the recent elections. He speaks with community radio about the position of the FMLN on issues of public security, at a time when gangs and organised crime are a growing problem in El Salvador. While the armed forces (police and military) and the FMLN were traditional enemies, the signing of the Peace Accords in 1992 brought about significant changes in the Police culture. He talks about the relationship of the FMLN with the Armed Forces, and about the FMLN's position on the still sensitive issue of impunity, and the Amnesty Law for those guilty of Human Rights violations).

Guerilla Radio Legend - Santiago, Radio Venceremos, with English voiceover

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:25:00 GMT

23Mb 320 Kbps 10 minutes

Santiago - as he is still known - was one of the key people in the development of the FMLN's guerilla Radio Venceremos. He now manages the Museum of Word and Image, which is building an archive of the popular struggle in El Salvador, so that those histories are not lost. He talks with Australian community radio about the role of alternative media in El Salvador today.

Las Experiencias de un ex-combatiente del equipo 'Radio Venceremos'

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:14:00 GMT

9.8Mb. 128 Kbps stereo 10:26mins

Atilio Vasquez Diaz, un ex-combatiente y miembro del equipo del Radio Venceremos habla de las difficultades de muchos integrantes de la guerilla, para incorpoarse en la vida civil, despues de la firma de los Acuerdos de Paz, 1992. Muchos que se integraron con la guerilla como muy jovenes, campesinos analfabetos (aunque apprendieron en la guerilla) no tenian los habilidades para entrar con facilidad en la vida civil. Atilio fue a Mexico para apprender el manejo de film y video, pero no era facil a accostombrarse a una vida muy differente.

Radio Venceremos 20 anos despues - entrevista con Santiago

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:16:00 GMT

7.5 Mb 128kbps stereo 7 Mins 40secs.

(Spanish/Espanol)

El 'Santiago' (Carlos Enrique Consalvi) ... uno de las personas claves en el desarollo del radio guerillero "Venceremos" - habla sobre los medios de communicacion populares y alternativas en El Salvador 20 anos despues. Ahora trabaja en el Museo de Palabra y Imagenes como otro medio de mantener la memoria de las luchas populares. Y hace su proprio commentario sobre los medios de communicacion en El Salvador de hoy.

(Santiago - as he is still known - was one of the key people in the development of the FMLN's guerilla Radio Venceremos. He now manages the Museum of Word and Image, which is building an archive of the popular struggle in El Salvador, so that those histories are not lost. He talks with Australian community radio about the role of alternative media in El Salvador today).

SINPESS - Sindicato de Periodistas Salvadorenos. (Salvadoran Journalist Union)

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:33:00 GMT

22.4 MB. 128 Kbps. Stereo 24:18 minutes

(Espanol)

Entrevista con tres integrantes del sindicato de Periodistas Salvadorenos 'SINPESS'. Ivan Escobar, Daniel Trujillo, y Emilia. Trabajan con el Periodico independiente, 'Diario Co-Latino' pero el sindicato incluye muchos periodistas de los otros medios, y defendien los derechos de libertad de expresion de periodistas, y ademas derechos laborales. Muchos periodistas y trabajadores y trabajadoras Salvadorenos son graduados de cursos Universitarios Salvadorenos. Para asegurar una prensa mas libre, se necessitan estos graduados de carerra un sindicato fuerte, y que el periodismo no sea dominado por gestiones de lucre. Hay esperanzas de que el nuevo gobierno puede facilitar el trabajo del sindicato.

Entrevista con Jorge Jimenez - Diputado del FMLN

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:50:00 GMT

23.1Mb. 128kbps stereo 24:31mins (Espanol)

Jorge Jimenez, diputado electo a la Asamblea Nacional de El Salvador esta encargado con la reforma electoral, para prevenir elecciones futuras intentados de fraude, y para incrementar la transparencia del proceso democratico. Tambien habla de los problemas anticipado, y la trayectoria del FMLN despues 1ero de Junio. Aclara la posicion del FMLN sobre gestiones tan importantes como la impunidad (La ley de Amnistia) y justicia para las victimas de la violaciones de sus derechos humanos.

(Jorge Jimenez is one of the newly elected representatives of the FMLN to the Legislative Assembly, and has been given the responsibility for Electoral Reform - much needed after the attempts by the governing party to alter the results reflecting the popular will. He outlines measures to make the electoral process, and democratic processes more transparent. He also takes time to indicate some of the problems the new government will be encountering, the direction the FMLN is likely to take, and the position of the party on important issues like 'impunity' for human rights abuses that have occurred in the past, stressing the importance of justice and compensation for the victims over the need to punish the perpetrators.)

Journalsm - Salvadoran style (English voiceover)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:04:00 GMT

(English voiceover) 17Mb 320 kbps stereo ( hey! Hifi for reproduction!)
Journalism - Salvadoran style

Tough biddies (still sparking strong) and young enthusiasts are out there doing tough journalism in a tough country. Theres gonzo, and there is survivalist in the world of journalism. There are broadsheets and pamphlets in El Salvador, but we are talking to journalists the more mature ones) who have survived journalism in a Civil War, and others, from the younger generation who see the point.

El Diario Co-Latino is the end product of a newspaper that has been bombed, bankrupted, set on fire, and generally persecuted. It has also been the training ground of young journalists who are not prepared to sell out to financial interests, graduates from the National University of El Salvador, that has refused to sell out to neo-liberal interests. There are over 50 'private' universities in San Salvador many of them controlled byformer military officers of the former regime - a retirement break for US accredited generals and colonels who have been afforded 'impunity' for their role in gross human rights violations. Remains to be seen if the new government can reconstruct the neoliberal 'plantation', or whether the Universities can still generate a critical, committed, and honest journalist.

Periodistas en la lucha - Diario Co-Latino de El Salvador (Journalists in the struggle)

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:38:00 GMT

7.9 Mb 128kbps. 8 mins.
(EspaÃol)

Periodistas del Diario Co-Latino hablan de lost intentos de reprimir o destruirlo en las decadas pasadas. Victima de incendios (dos veces) bombas, y bancarrota, sobrevivio por los esfuerzos y el sentido de comprimiso de los trabajadores y periodistas, quienes, a veces trabajaron sin sueldo y durmieron en el piso del edificio, que hasta esta dia, parece una granja. Emilia PiÃeda y Ivan Escobar cuentan las experiencias.

(English voiceover to follow - The independent daily newspaper El Diario Co-Latino has a history that goes back over 100 years. In the last half century it has been burned down twice, bombed once and gone bankrupt twice. It has survived through the support of its readers and the commitment of the print workers and journalists who at times worked without pay to keep the paper solvent, often sleeping on the floor of the building, which to this day, looks like a huge barn.)

La Vida de un Trabajador Portuario Salvadoreno - Espanol (Spanish)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:18:00 GMT

18 Mb. stereo 128kbps 18:18
(Spanish language)

Entrevista con Gregorio, Secretaria General del STIPES. Gregorio cuenta las condiciones de trabajo inhumanos, impuesto por el Gobierno de ARENA desde una intervencion militar en Enero 2001, sobre los trabajadores Portuarios de Acajutla.

Life as a Salvadoran wharf laborer - English Voiceover

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:49:00 GMT

14Mb 128kbps. Stereo 15:10 minutes

(Shortened interview with English voice-over by Warwick Fry)

(Note: This is a stereo recording with the English voice-over in the right hand channel. If the Spanish language background is too loud or distracting it can be faded down by turning up the right channel and fading down the left channel. Spanish speakers might want to do the opposite)

Meeting Gregorio from the Salvadoran Dockworkers Union (STIPES) was an unforgettable experience. Gregorio quietly and matter of factly exposes the Dickensian conditions imposed on Salvadoran wharf laborers since a military intervention in 2001 - supposedly to improve Port security after September 11 in New York, but in reality to break up the 40 year old dockworkers Union and force the wharf workers to work under a 'contract' system that yields them at best US$36 a month. Gregorio's account is a quietly understated expose of the true nature of the ARENA government that has run El Salvador for the last 20 years. Gregorio is cautiously optimistic that the new government which comes into power on June 1st might offer some change in the horrendous working conditions of these men.

Sounds of a Salvadoran Election - Red Sunday: March 15 2009

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:31:00 GMT

27.1 Mb. 128kbps stereo 30mins.

An eyewitness account of election day in San Salvador. As an accredited international observer Warwick Fry spent 15 hours at a voting centre recording his impressions, then followed the massive 6 hour street party that erupted as the results were announced, declaring a convincing FMLN victory.

El Salvador - Post election review from CISPES

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:51:00 GMT

16.5Mb. 128kbps mono 18:06 mins

North American Nestor, and Australian Nick Everett recall Sunday March 15 2009, the sweeping FMLN electoral victory (in spite of attempts at fraud) and their experience as international observers of the tense ballot. They assess what this significant and historic result could mean for El Salvador, both regionally, and internationally.

La Impunidad y el Gobierno Salvadoreno - Martin

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:48:00 GMT

10.2 Mb 128kbps. mono 12 minutos

Enrevista entera con Martin de la CSTS (Confederacion Syndical de Trabajadores Salvadorenos). Martin explica la politica del nuevo gobierno FMLNista sobre cambios en la ley de Amnistia por violaciones de derechos humanos.

Australians in El Salvador - Juan Campos

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:42:00 GMT

4.2 Mb 128kbps. mono 5 mins

Juan Campos is a Salvadoran who spent two years in prison and was tortured in the early 1980s. He was rescued by AustraliaÂs special humanitarian program and has lived in Australia ever since. Juan was one of the 15 AustralianÂs who came to El Salvador to observe the critical Presidential elections. He explains to community radio what these elections mean to Salvadorans, and people like himself.

More Australians in El Salvador - Ovidio Orellanos

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:34:00 GMT

7.9 Mb 128kbps mono 11mins

The day before the elections a group of Australian volunteers met at one of the FMLN headquarters to prepare themselves for their role of international mobservers. Many of them were Salvadorans who had been forced to emigrate to Australia as political refugees, in the 1980s. They were keen to be present at a time when the ARENA `party, founded by the people responsible for their forced exile had to face an electoral defeat.

Ovidio Orellanos is a Guatemalan by birth. The death squads of El Salvador modelled themselves on a similar movement in Guatemala, called ÂThe White HandÂ. Ovidio tells us what these elections mean to him.

Â¿Fin al Impunidad? - The end of Impunity? - el Salvador (Spanish)

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:11:00 GMT

6.4 Mb 128kbps mono 6 mins

(Spanish Language - en Espanol)

(note: the picture is of a political bill board. The ARENA government has a billboard that says ÂVote wiselyÂ Although the FMLN has limited resources compared to ARENA they spend it with surgical precision. The billboard above, on one side says ÂVote wiselyÂand on the other side Âwould you vote for an ex-cop? The ARENA Presidential candidate is the former head of the National Police, and Director of Intelligence)

Interview with companero Martin of the CSTS (Union Confederation of Salvadoran Workers, or Confederation Syndical de Trabajadores Salvadorenos). The CSTS is one of the biggest Union confederations with 23 Unions as members. Martin talks about the policyof the FMLN on the Amnesty Law that was part of the 1992 Peace accord, granting amnesty for those who committed atrocities during the civil war. The FMLN believes that the ARENA government has reneged on its side of the agreement, with political assasinations on the rise, and plans to change the Amnesty law if they come to power in the elections this weekend (March
15).

Martin es un dirigernt del CSTS, uno de los syndicatos mas grandes de El Salvador. El habla sobre la politica del FMLN a proposito de la ley de Amnistia, que regala impunidad a los que siguen cometiendo violaciones de derechos humanos y civiles.

An Australian in San Salvador

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:43:00 GMT

30Mb 128kbps stereo 30 mins

A strange mix of tension and exuberance in the days leading up to the Presidential elections in El Salvador on Sunday March 15. A number of Australian observers are here, including a team of Australian Salvadorans who were forced to seek refugee status in Australia at the height of the civil war of the 1980s. There are high hopes that this election will close that chapter of Salvadoran history for once and for all, but there are fears too, that this government, one of the last bastions of the ultra right and fascism remaining in Latin America, will not lose gracefully. Walking around the streets of San Salvador Latin Radical producer, Warwick Fry, bumps into Jim McIlroywraith and Coral Winter, who flew over to El Salvador from Venezuela. In WarwickÂs hotel room, they discuss their experiences and their view of events here in San Salvador, including the 300,000 strong rally in support of FMLN candidate Mauricio Funes, last Sunday.

Venezuela votes for change again! - Referendum: Lara Pullin

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:26:00 GMT

13.6 Mb. 129 kbps mono 15 mins.

The Venezuelan people established another benchmark this month by approving a constitutional amendment in a popular plebiscite that removes the two term restriction on candidates for political office. While this has been trumpeted in the US and conservative media as an attempt by popular President Hugo Chavez to make himself 'President for Life', nothing could be further from the truth. As Lara Pullin points out, the Australian, French, and the constitutions of a number of other countries allow for indefinite re-election (as opposed to 'appointment') of politicians (witness the Mezies years) so it is hard to see what the fuss is about. Lara tells us what this means to the Venezuelan people and why they voted the way they did in the referendum.

El Salvador - Critical Elections, Update on the Presidential race.

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:20:00 GMT

12.4Mb. 128kbps mono 13:33 mins.

Burke Stansbury of CISPES is on the line from Washington with and update on the upcoming Presidential race on March 15 in El Salvador. CISPES is sending a team of 60 observers in an attempt to prevent the ARENA party's attempts at electoral fraud, that marked the January Municipal and Legislative Assembly elections. There are fears that ARENA will stop at nothing to win, in spite of a commanding lead by the opposition FMLN in the popularity stakes.

CISPES is trying to pressure the US government and the new Obama administration to negate the propaganda fear campaign by ARENA claiming that an FMLN electoral victory will lead to 'punishment' by the US.

El Salvador - Critical Election Update - Amanda Peters, CISPES observer.

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:20:00 GMT

5.9Mb. 128kbps mono 6:26mins.

Amanda Peters, CISPES
5.9Mb. 128kbps mono 6:26mins.

Amanda Peters, CISPES observer of the El Salvadoran elections brings us an update on the latest developments. Two of the presidential candidates have been persuaded to drop out, after a bit of arm twisting by the ARENA party, in the hope that it will combine the vote against the FMLN (looking like an outright winner, according to the polls). The tactic seems to have backfired with the minority (dropout) parties committing votes to the FMLN, resenting the standover tactics of ARENA.

Still there are fears of ARENA pulling more dirty tactics out of the hat. The Electoral Tribunal seems to be set on ignoring the vote stacking and buying, the importation of fake voters, and an unwillingness to address the issue of outdated electoral rolls. The March 15 elections are volatile, and reports will follow.

East Timor - Australia's murky role

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 00:13:00 GMT

12Mb 128kbps mono 12 minutes

James Dunn, former diplomat and policy advisor comments on the release of Australian security files under the 30 year rule, that confirms Australia's collusion with Indonesia in the takeover of Timor Leste during the period when Indonesia was carrying out near genocidal, serial, human rights abuses. Jim suggests that Australia should share with Indonesia, some of the accountability for the horrific crimes committed at that time.

El Salvador - Critical Elections, Update on the Presidential race.

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 22:08:00 GMT

12.2Mb 128kbps mono 13:21 minutes

Burke Stansbury from the Washington office of CISPES gives us an update on the situation in El Salvador. After numerous documented irregularities in the January round (Municipal and Legislative Assembly elections) the lead up to the Presidential race is becoming tense. Faced with the ARENA governing party's huge financial backing of a media scare campaign, the FMLN has countered with people power - mobilising tens of thousands of supporters in a massive doorknocking campaign. Trailing the FMLN candidate by more than ten points in the polls, ARENA has pressured two of the Presidential candidates of the minor parties to withdraw, and there are fears that ARENA, known as the "Death Squad" party will resort to more dangerous tactics yet, to claw back their former power.

El Salvador Elections - 1st results: A view from the ground

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:55:00 GMT

9.6Mb. 128kbps mono 10:28mins

As this goes to air Salvadorans are breathlessly waiting the final count on the vote for the Mayor of El Salvador - a surprisingly close result given that the FMLN incumbent Mayor was leading in the polls and ARENA was trailing. It now looks as though the ARENA candidate has a chance, and the surprise result feeds a widely held belief that ARENA has resorted to fraudulent tactics in a desperate bid to win.

The good news for the FMLN is that it appears they have won a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly, in spite of the fraudulent tactics of the ARENA government candidates. Amanda Blake was on the spot as an official observer, and as part of a delegation from CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador). She spoke with community radio as the first results started coming in, and gives her nervous prognosis for the Presidential round coming up on March 15

Mexican Women Pt 1 (Mariana Selvas) - Julie Webb- human rights in Mexico (Spanish language)

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:50:00 GMT

19.1 Mb 128kbps 21 mins

(Spanish language). Julie Webb interviews the victim of police repression in Mexico. A harrowing account of harassment, human rights violations, and fascistic reactions to those who are willing and prepared to take a stance for human dignity and justice.

Mexican Women Pt 2 (Norma Jiminez) - Julie Webb- human rights in Mexico (Spanish language)

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

19.14.4Mb 128kbps mono 21mins

(Interview in Spanish) Julie Webb interviews Norma Jiminez, one of the women who was arrested and imprisoned by Mexican police during anti-government demonstrations in Oaxaca. She suffered systematic torture and violation of her human rights.

Sub Commandante Marcos - Julie Webb in Chiapas (Spanish)

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:54:00 GMT

11.2 Mb mono 128kbps 12:18 mins

Julie Webb was on the spot in Chiapas, southern Mexico, when Sub Commandante Marcos broke a two year silence to address a Zapatista community. Among other things he condemns the Israeli attack on Gaza. Three Latin American countries have already expelled the Israeli Ambassador from their country in protest.

El Salvador - Critical Elections, Winds of Change blowing

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:05:00 GMT

17.3 Mb 128kbps mono 18 mins

Burke Stansbury from the Washington office of CISPES talks with community radio about the first round of the El Salvadoran elections - Legislative and Municipal - to be held on January 17, 2009. Burke has is able to report that the chances of an FMLN victory (supported by a 10 to 15 point lead in the polls over the last year) are looking good, with the voting population shrugging off the scare tactics of the ARENA party's media blitz. There are still fears though, that ARENA, with a history of using violence, intimidation and terror (the founder of ARENA was also the head of the notorious Death Squads of the 1980s) may resort to more drastic tactics, before the Presidential elections in March. There is a loud call from the opposition FMLN party for international observers to be there to ensure the integrity of the elections.

NimFM News

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 06:01:00 GMT

7m40s, 1.8MB

2008-12-23 Tues

*The changing face of Nimbin, What will be happening to the NRMA, + the block of shops its in; the Butcher, the Baker, & the Hard Wok Cafe???????????????????*......................*The latest on the mysterious burnt out Land Rover*

NimFM News

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 05:44:00 GMT

8m35s, 2MB

2008-12-22 Mon

*Locals calm machete wielding man*.............................*Solstice Day at Mingle Park, inc interview with Kara*

Timor Leste - La'o Hamutuk report on Australian troops

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:27:00 GMT

4.6 Mb 128kbps mono 5mins.

Shona Hawkes of the La'o Hamutuk research organisation talks from Dili with community radio about the status of the ISF (Australian troop forces) presence in Timor Leste. When first sent to Timor Leste by the Howard government they were given virtual diplomatic immunity. La'o Hamutuk has recently submitted a report to the Australian government that suggests their status should be changed to include some kind of accountability.

NimFM News

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:10:00 GMT

4m53s, 1.2MB

2008-12-16 Tues

*Extreme technical difficulties at NimFM*........................*Tuntable Falls Fair report*...........................*Swallows leave Hemp Embassy*........................*Summer Solstice Celebration @ Mingle Park on Sunday*...................*Ian's car gets a roadworthy cert.*

NimFM News

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:05:00 GMT

7m54s, 1.8MB

2008-12-15 Mon

*Rape in Nimbin* .........................*Much police anti-drug activity*

NimFM News

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:01:00 GMT

5m53s, 1.4MB

2008-12-9 Tues

*End of Chopper raids*...............................*More on the missing chairs at the Pizza Shop*

NimFM News

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:57:00 GMT

4m54s, 1.2MB

2008-12-8 Mon

*What's happened to the outdoor seats at the Pizza Shop?*...................*Happy Birthday to Donna Marie Swan*

Ron's Show

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:54:00 GMT

with (L -R): Ron, Rick

(51 mins, 11.5MB)

Self Love, an introductionâ a world first â simply, a beautiful original presentation of discovery showing how we can get back to who we were meant to be: healed, whole and infinitely freeâ a tribute to his spiritual teacher Greyfeather by Ron Stevens â with Rick Waddy as presenter of the late eveningâs show.

NimFM News

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:42:00 GMT

9m30s, 2.2MB

2008-12-02 Tues

*Is 'Operation Mickey' going to recommence from the 6th????*...................*new Community Broadcasters Code of Practice out now*.........................*Snake Story*

NimFM News

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:38:00 GMT

6m31s, 1.5MB

2008-12-01 Mon

*Community Centre now owned by Community*

Timor Leste - "The Howard Years". Jim Dunn

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 05:13:00 GMT

13.6 Mb 128 kbps mono 13:52mins

Jim Dunn was one of the observers of the 1999 plebiscite in Timor Leste when the Indonesian military unleashed a wave of devastation and murder against the Timorese people. Those responsible have still not been brought to account, thanks largely to the attitude of the Australian government. The ABC's program on "The Howard Years" skims over this aspect of the Howard administration's effect on Timor Leste. John Howard claims much of the credit for Timor becoming independent of Indonesia, but the true story is that Timorese independence was the last thing on his mind. Observers like Jim Dunn find the ABC's treatment of this aspect of the Howard Years disappointing, to say the least.

Venezuelan election outcomes - Fred Fuentes

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:29:00 GMT

25.5 Mb 128 kbps mono 28 mins

Fred Fuentes reports from Caracas on the regional election results this November in Venezuela ('State' Governers, and Mayors). While the 'Chavista' VSUP increased its' total vote, the right wing opposition clawed back two State governorships, and a key Mayoral position in Metropolitan Caracas (Venezuela's capital).

Fred points out that a strong push by the right wing parties and candidates has have failed in a strategy to undermine the pro Chavez government and its program, serving mainly to eliminate some of the weaker elements in the administration.

It has also served to show up the fascistic tendencies of the opposition, with the opposition Mayors and Governors attempting to dismantle some of the facilities of the grass roots organisations (like a community youth TV channel) within days of winning their seats.

This hints at some future confrontations between the back and forward looking sectors of Venezuelan society.

NimFM News

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:47:00 GMT

7m17s, 1.7MB

2008-11-25 Tues

*Black 'chopper alert' flag flies in Nimbin today*....................................................*NimFM's finances*...........................*special 2 day market in Nimbin for Comm Centre handover*

NimFM News

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:42:00 GMT

AGM photo shows, (L - R): Mim (Ass Treas), Bob (Pres), Gary, Judy (Treas), Jack, Katrina (Sec), Gail, Ian, Stewart, Ron, Peah, Rick.....(ta to Gary for it)

5m32s, 1.3MB

2008-11-24 Mon

*new 2009 NimFM committee, + Presidents, Vice Pres, & Treasurers's report*

NimFM News

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:32:00 GMT

8m13s, 1.9MB

2008-11-18 Tues

*NimFM's AGM soon*....................*NimFM's 9th Birthday party soon*.....................................*Industrial hemp workshop in Lismore on Sat*

NimFM News

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:26:00 GMT

5m40, 1.3MB

2008-11-17 Mon

*Nimbin Fashion Show*

El Salvador - Extradition and the US connection - Burke Stansbury

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:10:00 GMT

9.2 Mb 128 kbps mono 10 mins.

Burke Stansbury from CISPES talks about the move to extradite former ARENA president of El Salvador, Cristiani, along with 14 others to be put on trial for their responsibility in Human Rights violations. The best known of these is the massacre of 6 Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter, nineteen years ago. This could have serious implications for ARENA's prospects in next year's elections. While the extradition order is being considered by a Spanish court, protesters in the US are demonstrating outside the US training camp where the Salvadoran Atlacatl battalion, notorious for this and other brutal massacres, were trained. The Atlacatl battalion was also responsible for the massacre of El Mozote, where an entire village was wiped out.

Venezuelan Elections Pt 2 - Fred Fuentes

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:44:00 GMT

3Mb 128 kbps mono 3:05 mins

Fred Fuentes from Caracas - The Australian brigade.

Venezuelan Elections Pt 1 - Fred Fuentes reports

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:23:00 GMT

9.4 Mb. 128 kbps mono 10:15 mins

Fred Fuentes reports on developments and possible outcomes of this month's regional and state elections in Venezuela.

El Salvador - Former President to be extradited? - Burke Stansbury

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:18:00 GMT

8Mb 128 kbps. mono 8:40mins

Burke Stansbury from CISPES reports that a number of former high ranking military and a former President of El Salvador and leader of the ARENA party may be extradited to Spain to be tried for crimes and human rights violations during El Salvador's civil war.

Timore Leste Pt 2 - Jose Teixeira

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:01:00 GMT

11.5Mb 128kbps mono 12:36mins

Fretilin threatens to withdraw from Parliament.

Timor remembers the Santa Cruz massacre, while human rights discussion is sidelined. Like a lot of debate on critical issues in the Parliament of Timor Leste. Jose Teixeira explains why the opposition Fretilin party is contemplating a walkout, with some members of the government AMP coalition.Jose is deeply concerned that a recent legal decision is not being taken seriously by the current government.

Timore Leste Pt.1 - Jose Texeira

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:57:00 GMT

8mb 128kbps mono 8:43 mins

Timor remembers the Santa Cruz massacre, while human rights discussion is sidelined.

NimFM News

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:07:00 GMT

10m5s, 2.3MB

2008-11-11 Tues

*Town Hall meeting report*.....................*Aboriginal Centre opening soon*...................................*Don't forget NimFM's AGM & party*

NimFM News

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:57:00 GMT

6:m47s, 1.6MB

2008-11-10 Mon

*Meet the new Mayor tonite*.....................*Lost dog Found*

Timor Leste's contentious issues - Jose Teixeira

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:22:00 GMT

23 Mb 128kbps. mono 25:10 mins

Fretilin Parliamentarian Jose Teixeira talks about former Fretilin Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri's recent Australian tour and some of the successful outcomes. He discusses issues being debated in Timor Leste at the moment, some of them quite disturbing - like the approval in principle by the AMP government for a Club Med type development on environmentally protected wetlands, and the huge biofuel project for an Indonesian company.

El Salvador - ARENA in disarray: Burke Stansbury from CISPES

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 06:53:00 GMT

12.6Mb 128kbps mono 13:51 mins

Burke Stansbury of CISPES gives us an update on the pre-election situation in El Salvador. The governing ARENA party is showing signs of strain, with a contorversial vice presidential candidate selected in the face of increasingly unfavorable polls. At the same time they are stepping up the 'dirty' propaganda campaign against the FMLN.

NimFM News

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:24:00 GMT

9min, 2MB

2008-10-21 Tues

*Nimbin Chamber of Commerce meeting*................Update on Marijuana crusader, Rock*.....................*Dont forget about the film festival*

NimFM News

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:11:00 GMT

10mins, 2.3MB

2008-10-28 Tues

*Happy High Herbs has some good news & some bad news*.................*Thuggish behaviour by laneway boys leaves a woman with broken arm after they upended her into a rubbish bin. Community Safety meeting soon*.....................*Tunt Falls Theatre presents 'A Hot Godly Wind' on the W.E.*.....................*Happy 19th to Lara Bowman today*

NimFM News

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:48:00 GMT

9m30s, 2.7 MB

2008-10-27 Mon

*All the results from the NIMBIN FILM FESTIVAL*.................*Rainbow Cafe's mum-to-be loses child*.......................*Pink Ribbon Day at the Bowlo*

Mari Alkatiri - Timor's Future - Fretilin General Secretary and former PM of Timor Leste

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:59:00 GMT

12.5Mb 128 kbps mono 13:32

Nimbin Community Radio 2NimFM caught this exclusive interview with Mari Alkatiri when he was in Australia to talk about his vision for Timor Leste as a potential bridge for Asian, Pacific, and Western cultures. Timor Leste is unusually well placed for this role historically, culturally, and linguisticly, having kept its' unique identity through successive waves of colonisation by the Portugese, invasion by the Japanese in WWII, and occupation by the Indonesians in 1970s and 1990s.

Here is the first four minutes of his well received presentation at the Australian National University. Following is an exclusive ten minute interview with community radio 2NimFM just before Mari Alkatiri's meeting with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Mari fields questions about the need for justice for the people of Timor Leste, the controversial Peace March, now deferred because of the threats of repression from the current Prime Minister, and a broad outline of how the Fretilin Party (of which he is the General Secretary) is organised. Fretilin ranks are open to the younger generation, which is strongly represented in the party organisation.

Finally, Mari briefly comments on his own role in the Fretilin party.

Bolivia in Recovery Part 3 - Fred Fuentes

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:47:00 GMT

7.9Mb. 128kbps. mono 8:32 mins.

Part 3 of 3

Fred Fuentes, back from two weeks in Bolivia talks about renewed power to the people and the popular organisations, after the Morales government survived the crisis of last September. Bolivian society showing new openings and seeking new ways forward.

Bolivia in Recovery Part 2 - Fred Fuentes

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:36:00 GMT

10Mb 128kbps mono 11 minutes.

Part 2 of 3

Fred Fuentes in Caracas, just back from Bolivia after two weeks of assessing post-crisis Bolivia. In this section he talks about the new strengths of the Morales government, from the popular social organisations, and support from other Latin American nations. The US and the right are caught on the back foot. US influence in the region has been significantly weakened, with many regions refusing to accept US aid money.

Bolivia in Recovery Part 1 - Fred Fuentes

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:18:00 GMT

12.2Mb 128kbps. mono 13:19 mins.

Part 1.
Fred Fuentes returns to Caracas after two weeks in Bolivia assessing the situation there after the attempted right wing coup last month. Morales seems to have outmanouevred the ultra-right's attempts to unseat him and appears to have made his own position stronger, while his enemies are in disarray. He is so confident of his support in the popular social movements now that he is holding another referendum next month.

Latin America and Wall Street - Tim Anderson

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:07:00 GMT

10Mb 128kbps mono 10:26 mins

With the onset of the Wall Street crash, Venezuela invited 40 political economists to Caracas, to debate the crisis and propose alternatives. The conference titled âResponses from the South to the Global Economic Crisisâ. Chaired by Venezuelaâs Planing and Development Minister Haiman El Troudi and Luis Bonilla from the Centro Internacional Miranda, the group presented papers and debated for four days, before presenting the Venezuelan Government with a joint statement.

Dr. Tim Anderson was one of the Political Economists invited an he spoke to Nimbin Community Radio 2Nim FM about how the Latin American countries are preparing for the imminent world recession. Unlike the more developed nations Latin American countries are investing in the social and public sector rather than bailing out the private sector, to buffer themselves from the Wall Street meltdown.

El Salvador and the Region ILEA, and the US - Burke Stansbury

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:49:00 GMT

16Mb. 128kbps mono 17:12 minutes

Burke Stansbury talks about the CISPES attendance at the Social Forum of the Americas in Guatemala recently, where representatives from Latin American countries discussed the meltdown of the US financial system. The recent gains of social organisations and movements could well be a buffer for those who will be most affected by recession, but historically such gains have brought on a backlash by entrenched interests. The establishment by the US of an International Law Enforcement Academy in El Salvador has seen a corresponding increase in the number of disappearances and extra-judicial murders and assassinations of individuals involved in social movements and the opposition party FMLN, and there is a strange reluctance to allow outsiders to see the curriculum or the teaching methods. ILEAs have been set up in a number of key Latin American countries, and are seen as a replacement for the notorious US based School of the Americas, which was closed down in the 90s due to its association with the training of some of Latin America's worst military dictatorships, and the teaching of 'death squad' methods.

NimFM News

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:39:00 GMT

7m41s, 1.8MB

2008-10-20 Mon

*Mysterious police activity in Nimbin*..........................*Nimbin Film Festival coming up*......................................*Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow*

Venezuelan Voices - Coral Winter, launching a new book

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:09:00 GMT

10Mb 128kbps mono 10 mins 10:40mins.

Coral Winter talks about the launch of a book she has co-authored with Jim MacIlroy based on their experiences of a year spent in Venezuela, and some 400 interviews they conducted with people involved in the grass roots activities that are building the new Venezuela

Timor - The oil fund and the US financial crisis: Jose Teixeira

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:07:00 GMT

2.4 Mb. 128 kbps mono 2:40mins

Jose Teixeira - extract from longer interview. Jose answers the question about the likely effects of the US financial crisis on the economy and general stability of Timor Leste.

Timor and Policing corruption - Jose Teixeira

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:25:00 GMT

13.3 Mb 128kbps mono 14:43mins

Jose Teixeira, Fretilin Parliamentarian talks about the last week in the Parliament of Timor Leste, when a rebuke was delivered by the leader of the Fretilin team. He goes on to explain the latest rumblings in the National Police of Timor Leste, and the mistakes made earlier that have generated the current tensions.

(Note: Sound quality in this segment is good)

Timor's Peace March - Jose Teixeira

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:28:00 GMT

7Mb 128kbps mono 7:30 mins

Jose talks about a proposed Peace March to highlight some of the issues troubling Timor Leste, and ominous threats to suppress it from the Prime Minister.

(Note: Sound quality is patchy)

El Salvador - threats from within and without. Lara Pullin

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 07:31:00 GMT

9.2Mb. 128kbps mono 10 mins

Lara Pullin with the latest update on the lead up to El Salvador's elections next year. As the FMLN continues to outstrip the governing ARENA coalition in the polls, the government politicians are resorting to more and more desperate tactics. Recently the foreign minister for El Salvador argued in the US for the kind of intervention used just a few years ago to swing the results in favour of the ARENA coalition. The US Ambassador in El Salvador assured a visiting delegation that the US did not intend to intervene again, but with the ARENA foreign minister lobbying furiously in the US, anything could happen.

[Picture: Schafik Handel, FMLN leader and Presidential candidate in the 2004 elections that he narrowly lost. Some say it was stolen from him. Although he died recently, his charisma remains.]

Bolivia coup attempt Pt 1. - Francisco Dominguez

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 06:04:00 GMT

Pat 1 of 3

12.4Mb 128kbps. mono 13:35mins

Dr. Francisco Dominguez, from the Department of Latin American and Brazilian studies of Middleton University in London was on the phone to community radio 2NimFM with some of the details, and the background of the events in Bolivia over the last few weeks, and the implications of some of the latest developments. On September 11 (the anniversary of the 1973 coup in Chile) President Evo Morales expelled the US Ambassador for his role in encouraging violence and racist thuggery led by prominent avowedly right wing public figures in resource rich regions. These figures are leading a drive to 'break away' from the central government of Bolivia, but their tactics include violence, burning, looting, destruction of radio stations that don't support their agenda, and racist vilification and public humiliation of indigenous people. The last straw was a genocidal shooting down of scores of unarmed indigenous people who had gathered in protest against the racially motivated violence.

Bolivia coup attempt Pt 2. - Francisco Dominguez

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:47:00 GMT

Part 2 of 3.

8.3Mb. 128kbps mono 9 minutes.

In the second part of this interview, Dr. Francisco Dominguez talks about the regional implications, and the implications for Latin America, of the coup attempt in Bolivia. A surprising number of Latin American countries have rallied in support of the President Evo Morales' central government, and have rejected US interference in Latin American affairs - including governments that in the past have been traditionally aligned with the US administration. Far from 'dividing and ruling' the coup attempt in Bolivia has rallied almost all of Latin America in a united front. It is an historic first, with some far reaching long term effects that at this stage, can only be guessed at by most Western observers. The role of Venezuela, which has broken the political stranglehold on its economic autonomy has been critical.

Bolivia coup attempt Pt 3. - Francisco Dominguez

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:17:00 GMT

Part 3 of 3.
6.43Mb 128kbps. mono 7mins

In the final part of this interview Dr. Dominguez talks about the reasons President Morales called in the military, declaring martial law, only as a last resort. He explains some of the background of the military and its role in Bolivia's turbulent history.

NimFM News

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 03:15:00 GMT

8mins, 1.8MB

2008-09-30 Tues

*Nimbin man, Peter Lepatourel, dies in tragic mower accident*.......................*All the prize winners in NimFM's $1700 grand radio raffle*

NimFM News

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 03:09:00 GMT

8mins, 1.9MB

2008-09-29 Mon

*'Weave & Mend' report (sorry about bad audio in parts)*........................*Spring Arts Expo*

El Savador - Lara Pullin's latest report on '09 elections

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:05:00 GMT

11 Mb. 128Kbps mono 12:05mins

Lara updates us on the looming elections next year in El Salvador. A double barrelled election with the regional and state elections separated by less than a month from the Presidential election in March. The governing party ARENA has already tried to change electoral law to prevent international observers arriving - an important issue when it is understood that El Salvador does not have the equivalent of a domestic organization to oversee elections. Perhaps it has something to do with the commanding, and growing lead of popular support for the opposition FMLN.

Timor, Land, and Biofuel - Tim Anderson

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:28:00 GMT

9.5Mb 128kbps mono 10:19 mins.

Tim Anderson, lecturer in Political Economy at Sydney University has researched land tenure and ownership in the South Pacific, Latin America, and more recently, Timor Leste. He published a report about the implications of an Indonesian Biofuel project the AMP government signed onto. He cites pressures on the government of Timor Leste to change the Constitution allowing foreigners to buy and sell land in Timor Leste. Some of Timor's political leaders appear to be wavering in their original intent to keep Timorese soil in Timorese hands. And is it just coincidence that USAID and AUSAID have recently launched a US$500,000 project to establish who owns what land in Timor Leste? Traditional communal ownership of land could suffer in the growing push for privatisation. Traditional communal ownership of land could suffer in the growing push for privatisation, as well as the population's drive for self sufficiency in the face of growing costs in basic foods world wide - largely as a result of multinational corporations turning land over to the production of food crops to biofuels.

Crime in Timor Leste - Jose Texeira

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:48:00 GMT

15.1 128kbps mono 16:34 mins

One of the legacies left by the former Indonesian occupation of Timor Leste was an increased level of crime and corruption. Jose Texeira talks to community radio about an incremental increase in the levels of semi-organised crime, especially since the 'troubles' of 2006. President Jose Ramos Horta had also expressed growing disquiet about the level, and the nature of crime in Timor Leste and was taking steps to initiate an enquiry, but his initiatives were interrupted by the attempt on his life last February 11.

(Note, sound quality is poor)

Eostro Girl : Episode 2

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Episode 2 : Eostro Girl Vs the Evil Unreal-Estate Agents of Doom
3.27 MB , 7min 09sec
Can Eostro Girl save Nimbinville from the Agents of Doom and their vat of sticky 'sales pitch'??
Tune in and drop out ; 100% local nimbin flavour ; get your weekly radio cereal right here for FREE!
Music - 'Dangerous'(acapella version) from Wu-tang Clan feat. Wycleff , 'You Love It' from Peaches
Read by Mim, taken from Rancid Candy 12-2pm every Monday on 102.3 NimFm

NimFM News

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:38:00 GMT

9m36s, 2.2MB

2008-09-23 Mon

*Equinox party @ the Blister & introducing reporter Abby Bowman*......................*Weave & Mend coming up*

NimFM News

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:32:00 GMT

9mins, 2MB

2008-09-22 Mon

*Nimbin Headers win Grand Final*.....................................*Hemp cake wins @ Nimbin Show*..........................*Happy 40th to DJ Starshine*

Timor's latest invaders - Cane Toads. Ian Browne

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:46:00 GMT

Cuba's Hurricane Pt1 - Julie Webb

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:45:00 GMT

9.5Mb. 128kbps mono 9:50 mins

Julie Webb, independent journalist, and reporter for Scoop has spent several years reporting from Latin America, including Cuba. Julie brings home to us the horrific impact of two hurricanes on Cuba (under reported in mainstream media) and the effects on the lives of the Cuban people, how they are responding, and some aspects of the international reaction to the reports.

Cuba's Hurricane Pt 2 - Julie Webb

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:45:00 GMT

13.7Mb. 128kbps 15mins

Pt2

In this second part of a three part interview, Julie Webb, freelance journalist and reporter for Scoop talks about the frustration of the Cuban government in trying to deal with the effects of two hurricanes that have devastated the country, while still under the restrictions of the US economic embargo. Even lifting the illegal embargo for six months, would make a world of difference to the Cuban people, and their efforts to recover from the aftermath of the hurricane, far more than 'gifts' of food and materials would. Julie describes the history of the illegal blockade, and its long term effects on Cuba and its people.

Cuba's Hurricane Pt 3. - Julie Webb

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:43:00 GMT

11.2Mb 129kbps mono 12:14mins
Pt 3
Part 3 of a three part interview with Julie Webb, independent journalist and correspondent for Scoop. Much of Cuba looks like ground zero on a nuclear strike. She describes in graphic detail how this hurricane is like no other. Where to go if you want to assist. (Australia Cuba Friendship Society), and what else is happening in the region.

Eostro Girl : Episode 1

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:17:00 GMT

Eostro Girl : Your Weekly Radio Cereal
Size - 5.43MB ; Length - 11min 40s
Episode 1: Our heroine gets into sticky trouble via the evil Unreal Estate Agents of Doom. Can she save Nimbinville from encroaching suburbia and the terribly contagious brick venereal disease before it all turns to shit?
music -electric ladyland, hendrix;seven nation army, alice russell and quantic
Read by mim, Rancid Candy 12-2pm every monday on 102.3 nimfm

Bolivia in confrontation - Lara Pullin on attempted September coup

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:27:00 GMT

16.1Mb 128kbps. mono 17:36mins

On the anniversary, almost to the day of the coup against Salvador Allende in Chile on September 11 19793, right wing forces in Bolivia attempted to seize control of the country in a Civil coup against the elected government of Evo Morales. At the time of this interview 18 people had been killed by the right wing gangs, hundreds of indigenous people badly beaten by the racist youth group, and the US Ambassador expelled for his complicity in organising the thuggery.
The Venezuelan government expelled the US Ambassador in sympathy, and for his part in coordinating opposition figures in an attempt to take over the government of Venezuela, and other Latin American nations have declared their support for the governments of Bolivia and Venezuela. Latin America is in the process of declaring its autonomy from the 200 year hegemony of the United States in controlling its affairs.
Lara Pullin gives us the details of the event of this historic week in world history.

NimFM News

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:49:00 GMT

10m39s, 2.4MB

2008-09-16 Tues

*Rock talks about getting booked by undercover cops*..............................*Police media report*.................*What's on in Nimbin this week*

NimFM News

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:43:00 GMT

12m23s, 2.8MB

2008-09-15 Mon

*How Nimbin & all of Lismore voted in the Council elections on Sat*...............................*Darlene & Ash got married*...........................*Undercover cops in town*

The Cuban 5 - Pt1; - Julie Webb on a ten year travesty of Justice

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:12:00 GMT

5.4 Mb 128kbps. mono 5:46mins
Part 1.
Julie Webb correspondent for 'Scoop' from Latin America gives us the background history of five Cubans who have spent ten years in a US prison for the simple act of passing on information about expatriate Cuban terrorist cells in Florida and Miami. These remnants of the Batista regime of the 1960s, who fled to the US when Castro's revolutionary forces came to power have not been able to accept the historical reality of the Cuban revolution, and continue to plot and plan a comeback. They have been responsible for numerous deaths and plots not only in Cuba, but in the US. The FBI responded to this information by imprisoning the people who (perhaps naively) passed the compromising information about these terrorist cells on. Ten years later they are still in gaol. Julie Webb reports.

The Cuban 5 Pt 2 - Julie Webb

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:55:00 GMT

5.3Mb 128kbps 5:45 mins

The background on the Cuban expatriate 'mafia' - the criminals who left Cuba when Castro's revolutionary forces came to power and were forced to abandon the mafia backed rackets in gambling, prostitution and drugs. They want it back, and their influence in the US political system has meant that the Cuban Five are victims of 'payback'. And the US justice system in Florida is happy to go along with it.

The Cuban 5 - Pt3; - Julie Webb on a ten year travesty of Justice

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:22:00 GMT

6.8Mb 128kbps mono 7:25
Part 3.
Julie Webb correspondent for 'Scoop' explains the inordinate influence that the Miami Cuban expatriate 'mafia' have on the US political system, resulting in the perversion of justice for the 'Cuban Five' now spending their tenth year in gaol. She outlines the repudiation and disappointment with the US justice system both domestically and internationally, with high profile identities delivering a petition and five people being arrested in a huge demonstration to demand justice for the Cuban Five. The travesty of justice is significantly harming respect for the US and its' political integrity.

Raine's Show

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:54:00 GMT

24mins, 5.4MB, 2008-09-09

Raine talks with Jenny Dowell, who is running for mayor.

NimFM News

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:49:00 GMT

8m19s, 1.9MB

2008-09-9 Tues

*In Meet-the-Candidate we speak with Jenny Dowell who is running for Mayor*.................................*Entry time for Nimbin Film Festival*

NimFM News

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:09:00 GMT

11mins, 2.5MB

2008-09-08 Mon

*Council elections on W.E. Tonight in 'Meet the Nimbin Candidate' we have Warren Nugent, our local baker.*.........................*Blue Moon Cabaret*..............................*Happy 55 to Inez*..................*Snakes appearing*....................................*Anne marries Tim at last*

Timor's Guest Workers? - Jose Teixeira, Fretilin MP.

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 08:13:00 GMT

20Mb. 128kbps mono 21:48mins

Jose Teixeira is an MP for the Fretilin party in Timor Leste. He was also involved in the negotiations with Australia in the 'Timor Gap' treaty, as the deputy Minister for National Resources. He spoke to community radio 2NimFM on the tricky subject of Australia allowing 'guest worker' visas to East Timorese nationals. The Australian government recently passed legislation to allow temporary work visas to Pacific Islanders. A similar arrangement for 'guest workers' from Timor Leste is still pending. Jose presents the East Timorese side of the difficulties involved in the scheme.

El Salvador and the Region - Burke Stansbury

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 01:36:00 GMT

9.9Mb. 128kbps mono 10:45mins

Burke Stansbury of CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) talks with 2NimFM from Washington about the general swing to the left in the Central American region, which could impact upon the elections in El Salvador next year.

El Salvador Pt.1 - FMLN challenges impunity law; Lara Pullin

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 00:37:00 GMT

16.7 Mb 128kbps mono 17:49mins

Lara Pullin, Latin American solidarity activist has breaking news from El Salvador. The FMLN opposition party is confident enough of its popular support, and its chances of winning next years election, that they have tabled legislation repealing the 'amnesty law', granting impunity to those accused of gross human rights violations and war crimes, during the 12 year civil war. The law was passed in 1993 as part of the 1992 'Accord' that marked the end of the civil war.
Repeal of the amnesty law will will impinge heavily on the ARENA party (that leads the current governing coalition) and the military. The founder of the ARENA party, Roberto D'Aubuisson was widely believed to have ordered the assassination of Archbishop Romero and other Death Squad murders, while certain army units were responsible for the elimination of entire villages, including children and infants.
As the elections next year draw nearer tensions are mounting, with FMLN leaders calling on their supporters not to react to increasing incidents of anti-FMLN violence.

Venezuelan Solidarity - Coral Winter, Brigade Veteran

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 09:09:00 GMT

12.5Mb. 128kbps mono 13:45mins

Coral Winter has seen nine Australian brigades going over to Venezuela for the last four years, and will soon be going again. She spent over a year in Venezuela as a regular correspondent. In this interview she explains what the next brigade (leaving in November) can look forward to - a very interesting Venezuelan election, as well as meetings with key community organisations and leaders). She tells us what attracts her to Venezuela and why Australian brigades have an international reputation, with people of other nationalities coming on board.

Timor's Guest Workers? - Janelle Saffin MHR

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 05:15:00 GMT

10Mb. 128kbps 10:30mins
Janelle Saffin MHR spent several years working in Timor Leste with the now President, Jose Ramos Horta. During Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's recent state visit to Australia and his meeting with Australian PM Kevin Rudd, Rudd politely declined to commit Australia to accepting Timorese guest workers, when Xanana raised the question. The issue will come under consideration. Janelle explains some of the reasons for the Australian Prime Minister's response, some of the more complex issues, and other aspects of the government's position on Timor Leste.

Timor's Guest Workers? - Jim Dunn

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 05:04:00 GMT

11mb. 128kbps mono 12:05 mins
Jim Dunn, human rights observer and author of numerous articles several histories of Timor Leste puts the attitude of this and other Australian governments under close scrutiny, when he comments on Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's recent state visit to Australia and his meeting with Australian PM Kevin Rudd. Rudd politely declined to commit Australia to accepting Timorese guest workers, when Xanana raised the question.

Timor's Guest Workers? - Damien Kingsbury

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 04:52:00 GMT

7.5 Mb. 128kbps mono 7:56mins.
Professor Damien Kingsbury comments on possible reasons for Australia's procrastination in allowing Timorese guest workers to come to Australia on temporary work visas. The Australian government has recently passed legislation allowing temporary work visas to Pacific Islanders, but it appears the Timorese are lower on the list of the Rudd government's priorities. The state visit by Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao provided him with the opportunity to raise the matter, but Australian PM Kevin Rudd deferred a decision until early next year.

NimFM News

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 03:08:00 GMT

6m34s, 1.5MB

2008-09-2 Tues

*Local Council elections soon; Nimbin's Len Martin from the Greens gives his policy speech*...........................*Warning! Magpies start swooping in Nimbin*

NimFM News

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 03:02:00 GMT

8m25s, 2MB

2008-09-1 Mon

*THE HEMP BAR IS DEAD*..............................*Ex NimFMite, Gabi Bliss launches her new CD at the Buddha's Belly restaurant near Mt Warning*

NimFM News

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:18:00 GMT

9m13s, 2.1MB

2008-08-27 Wed

*Interview with Michael Balderstone from the Museum, & Sam & Gary from the Hemp Bar re the eviction notices on the 2 shops*

NimFM News

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:12:00 GMT

10m50s, 2.5MB

2008-08-26 Tues

*THEY'RE TRYING TO CLOSE THE HEMP BAR !!!*.....................................*small fire lets us know fire season is near*

NimFM News

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:08:00 GMT

8mins 1.9MB

2008-08-25 Mon

*IS THE MUSEUM TO BE CLOSED DOWN?* ..........................*Update on Happy High Herbs raid*.............

Fred Fuentes - Bolivia, Pt.2

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:08:00 GMT

9.5 Mb 128kbps mono 10:20 Mins

On the situation in Bolivia, Fred looks at the role of the military, which after several hundred years of dominating the politics of countries like Bolivia seems to be changing with a new era of social reform.

Fred Fuentes - Bolivia, Pt.1

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:51:00 GMT

11.6Mb 128kbps mono 12:41 mins

Fred (Frederico) Fuentes, based in Latin America talks about the recent referendum in Bolivia, called by the first elected indigenous president, Evo Morales. In spite of right wing calls to challenge the political empowerment of this man (with threats to secede from the central government and form 'autonomous' states) the referendum actually strengthened the position of a President who is introducing moderate reforms that act to phase out the negative influence of multi-national corporations and global privatisation.

El Salvador - Lara Pullin on '09 elections and human rights

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:04:00 GMT

15.8Mb 128kbps mono 17:18 mins

Lara Pulling, speaking for the Canberra committee of the FMLN, talks further about the importance of next year's elections in El Salvador to the Salvadoran people. The government coalition is trying everything to sabotage the FMLN's 20 point lead in the polls, including the separation of the Presidential election from the local elections with a two month gap. The UN is scrutinising closely the claims of the FMLN that the ARENA led coalition has failed to respect the terms of the Peace Accord of 1992. The FMLN has respected the Accord meticulously, but the ARENA government has failed on a number of counts.

Timor Leste - Peter Murphy and the Timorese budget decisions

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:55:00 GMT

13Mb. 126kbps mono 14mins 19 secs.

Peter Murphy of the SEARCH foundation has been involved with Timor Leste since 1975. In this interview he talks about the controversial budget put to the Timorese Parliament by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao. Some parliamentarians in his governing AMP coalition have raised eyebrows, and the decision to dip into the Oil Fund to prop up the budget for an amount my than double what is laid down in the constitutional guidelines has been questioned both within Timor Leste and by international advisors and observers.
Peter also comments on more recent findings of the investigation into the attempt on the life of President Jose Ramos Horta on February 11, and suggests that there should be an independent international investigation.

El Salvador - Burke Stansbury on the regional context

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:04:00 GMT

14Mb 128kbps mono 14mins 9seconds.

Burke tells us why the governing ARENA party is pulling out all the stops in its effort to continue in power in El Salvador. With the 2009 elections coming up early next year the opposition FMLN is showing a twenty point lead in all the polls.
The FMLN is not rushing into a radical makeover of the economy - decades of conservative and reactionary rule have made neo-conservative policy institutional structures. Next year's FMLN presidential candidate, Mauricio Funes is proposing moderate reforsm. But in the Latin American context it will mean that El Salvador will join the growing number of Latin American countries liberating themselves from US hegemomy and intervention, with the ability to develop themselves freely away from the the influence and impositions of the IMF the World Bank, and Washington.

NimFM News

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:56:00 GMT

8m43s, 3.8MB

2008-08-19 Tues

*The Nimbin Central School Olympics*........................................*Giant blackout last night*...................................*Death of Mary the cat*.......................*Platypus spotted in Nimbin*

NimFM News

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:46:00 GMT

8m, 1.8MB

2008-08-20 Mon

*RAID ON HAPPY HIGH HERBS*............................*Film competion coming up*...............................*How Nimbin Demons went in the AFL footy final*

Bo Kaan does the Nimbin Markets - August 17

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:58:00 GMT

12.7 Mb 128kbps mono 13mins 37 secs

Local artist Bo Kaan was caught in action at the monthly Nimbin market, with backing from Don and Ren sitting in. Bo is famous for his hard hitting lyrics, mastery of the rock blues genre and gravelly voice. Top piece is 'TV man', followed by the 'Mindshape' song, and then a bit of a dig at the USA/CIA ... and oops ... did we say too much?

NimFM News

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:06:00 GMT

10m49s, 2.5MB

2008-08-12 Tues

*Nimbin's Olympic Connection*...........................*Hemp protestor, Rock, returns from jail*..................................*Sue Bowman's new program*...............

NimFM News

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:59:00 GMT

10mins, 2.3MB

2008-08-12 Tues

*Oasis proprietor, Andrew K, talks re new developments*.............................*Nimbinite James Helliwell has passed away*................................*NimFM's more power gets to new areas*..............................*Bamboo workshop from Aug 26*

NimFM News

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:28:00 GMT

4m27s, 1MB

2008-08-05 Mon

*Oasis has been Sold*...........................*Sound Lounge finishes new music studio... +... more cracker bombs fall on it*

NimFM News

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:24:00 GMT

11m27s, 2.6MB

2008-08-04 Mon

*WORLD POETRY CUP SPECIAL*

El Salvador - Historical Repeat? - Burke Stansbury and CISPES

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:23:00 GMT

12.3Mb. 128kbps. mono 13 minutes

Burke Stansbury on the US. harassment of CISPES

CISPES, the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador was established in the USA in the 1980s when US trained Death Squads were systematically killing opposition to the US backed military regime in ritual terrorist assassinations. When US citizens organize themselves to resist the brutality of US foreign policy they came under scrutiny by the US police and intelligence services. It seems that old habits die hard. Current members of the CISPES have been investigated and harassed by the FBI because they have brought to public attention the return of Death Squad tactics in El Salvador, to break down opposition to the US backed government there with overtly terroristic tactics. In a previous interview Burke Stansbury gained an admission from the US Ambassador in El Salvador that the US had actively intervened in the 2004 elections.

It remains to be seen whether the US is trying to influence the results of next year's elections, but the fingerprints are all over the return of the Death Squads and the more recent harassment of CISPES.

Burke, and CISPES can be contacted at burke@cispes.org

Caracas on the Line - Fred Fuentes on the coming elections.

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:34:00 GMT

15Mb. 128kbps. mono 16mins

Fred Fuentes is back in Caracas after a quick speaking tour of Australia, and already plugged in to the always volatile world of Venezuelan politics. He talks with community radio about the lead up to the regional elections coming up this November, and the prospects of the VSUP (the Venezuelan United Socialist Party) that is the core party of President Hugo Chavez' government coalition. The Chavista project of building grassroots democracy in Venezuela from the bottom up continues, but there are challenges ahead.

Timor - A closer look at Truth and Friendship; Clinton Fernandes

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:24:00 GMT

9Mb. 128kbps. 9mins 45 secs

Clinton Fernandes travels frequently to Timor Leste. He lectures to the Australian Defense Force Academy at the University of New South Wales, and has scrutinised the Commission for Truth and Friendship report closely and critically. He believes it is disappointing, but a stepping stone for further action for justice for the people of Timor Leste, who seem to have been left out of the political equation.

Timor; Truth and Friendship, but little Justice - Damien Kingsbury

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:37:00 GMT

8.7 Mb. 128kbps mono 9mins 15 seconds

Professor Damien Kingsbury, political scientist and observer of Timor Leste comments about the outcome of the recently released report of the Truth and Friendship Commission on the horrific reprisals visited upon the people of Timor Leste by Indonesian militias, in the wake of the 1999 independence referendum. The results were predictable, but disappointing to the people of Timor Leste, who have yet to find justice after the long years of brutal Indonesian occupation.

NimFM News

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:03:00 GMT

12m42s, 5.8MB

*Full NimCoC report* ...................................*High visibility police*..........................*Diana Anaid to support Kids In Community awards*

NimFM News

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:56:00 GMT

8m43s, 2MB

2008-07-28 Mon

*Bringabong break-in*...........................*Weird weather in Nimbin*

Timor - Truth Friendship and Politics. Jim Dunn comments.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:02:00 GMT

11Mb. 128kbps mono 11mins 33 seconds

Jim Dunn, a researcher and human rights expert who has been following the situation in Timor Leste since before the 1975 Indonesian invasion talks about the implications for Timor Leste and Indonesia, of the recently released report of the Truth and Friendship Commission. The Commission was set up to establish what everybody knew - Indonesian responsibility for the massacres and wanton destruction that took place in 1999 after the independence referendum. But where does it go from here?

NimFM News

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:36:00 GMT

10mins, 2.3MB

2008-07-22 Tues

*Echinda spotted in Nimbin*..............................*more details on new IT shop 'NimbinValleyDotCom*

NimFM News

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:04:00 GMT

7m18s, 1.7MB

2007-07-21 Mon

*New computer shop in Nimbin, NimbinValleyDotCom*................... *Missing Greensleaves (ie original 73 Aquarius Festival newsletter) issue* ....................................*NimFM goes STEREO & doubles POWER*

NimFM News

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:57:00 GMT

1 MB (text mostly, due to technical difficulties)

2008-07-15 Tues

*New Apothecary Show, with Helen Cameron, on NimFM, Tues 12-1pm*

El Salvador - Burke Stansbury, and a question for the US Ambassador

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:08:00 GMT

14 Mb. 128kbps 14 mins 48 secs
(hi fidelity version for rebroadcasting)

Burke Stansbury from Washington. He has just returned from a fact finding mission to El Salvador with CISPES where he had an interesting conversation with the US Ambassador there. While the Ambassador admitted that there was political intervention on the side of the ARENA party by the US to influence the results of the last Salvadoran elections, the Ambassador claims that the US State Department has no intention of influencing upcoming elections of 2009. Burke is skeptical, and in this interview he explains why.

19 July - 29th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:19:00 GMT

July 19 1979 was the day of the Triumph of the Sandinista Revolution.

40 years of dictatorship of Nicaragua by the Somoza Dynasty, and invasions by the US dating back to the 1890s (William Walker who declared himself President for several years and sold the right to gather taxes to the Morgan Bank)was overthrown. The serial invasions continued through the early 1900s, when the US sent in marines (and incidentally, first used aircraft as a weapon of war) through the 1920s. Throughout the 1980s the US financed the mercenary remnant of Somoza's National Guard, the 'contras,' financed illegally by the CIA and cocaine connections. Eventually, through a near total economic blockade,Nicaragua was virtually starved into submission, until a government more to the liking of the US was elected in 1990.

LatinRadical marks this occasion with a selection of videos focusing on the Sandinista Revolution. If you cannot see the video panel below click here.

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NimFM News

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:40:00 GMT

5m 45s, 1.4MB

2008-07-14 Mon

*Broken glass & break-ins @ 'Hemping Around', 'Fashionating', 'Tribal Magic', the Apothecary, the Butcher's, & the Newsagency*......................*Local AFL*............................*Art Expo @ the Aboriginal Cultural Centre on Friday*

NimFM News

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:35:00 GMT

9min, 2MB

2008-07-08 Tues

*CTC continues to morph into a training organisation*.........................*Council funding for small grants due soon*

NimFM News

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:17:00 GMT

8m15s, 1.9MB

2008-07-07 Mon

*New art gallery @ the Pizza Shop*.........................*New type of clinic for cannabis users who want to stop*

Timorese politics and the student demonstrations - Peter Murphy

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:36:00 GMT

18.43Mb 128kps mono 20mins 07 seconds

Peter Murphy of the SEARCH Foundation brings more insights into what motivates the students to demonstrate in Dili, Timor Leste, and the controversial policy decisions that seem to be coming from the Prime Minister's office. Towards the end of this interview Peter describes the efforts being made by the President and other parties and actors to maintain a sensible discourse without disrupting Timor Leste's fragile stability.

Timor Leste - Behind the Student Protests - Damien Kingsbury

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:55:00 GMT

Students ... not exactly rioting, and an extraordinary police response. Now, around 40 students arrested, protesting at a general perception that the AMP government is misspending moneys, and doing deals that should be managed far better than they have been. Damien Kingsbury, Associate Professor of Political Science at Deakin University talks about the pressures Timor Leste's Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao is under, for pushing policies that may be politically unwise.

NimFM News

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:37:00 GMT

8m18s, 1.9MB

2008-07-01 Tues

*NimFM presenter, Joel Satterly, dies*......................*Happy 56th to Salty @ the Hemp Embassy*..............*Independence from America Day preparations*......................*Hemp Embassy robbery update*

NimFM News

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:31:00 GMT

5m27s, 1.3MB

2008-06-30 Mon

*Blackyard Talent Quest in Mingle Park*..........................*Nimbin alley boys are bad security @ doof.*.................*local AFL results*

Julie Webb - Zapatista Health Project

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:46:00 GMT

NimFM News

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:47:00 GMT

8m35s, 2MB

2008-06-24 Tues

*Nimbin Magazine needs more volunteers*............................*Crochet at the Hardware store*

NimFM News

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:43:00 GMT

11:22, 2.6MB

2008-06-23 Mon

*Bomb at the Sound Lounge*............................*Industrial Hemp Association starts up*.........................*Nimbin's unofficial mayor, Michael Balderstone's Birthday do*.................................*NimFM's Wolfgang has close shave with death*

Colombo conference - Asia Pacific, Cuba has a high profile - why?

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:47:00 GMT

9.313.3 Mb 64kbps. mono 9 mins 51 secs

Julie Webb talks about the Asia Pacific Conference. And Cuba is getting lots of respect! Why? Cuba's influence in the Pacific is outside the parameters of the industrial military complex, and the gaining of economic autonomy from US based multinational corporations. Medical and literacy assistance and education, social programs, seem to be winning more respect than the World Bank and the IMF when it comes to the real issues that need to be dealt with by the Asia Pacific Forum.

Jim Dunn - Timor Leste and Human Rights Shenanigans

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:20:00 GMT

17.3Mb. 64kbps mono 19 minutes
Jim Dunn and security services fun and games.
The release of former militia members who devastated Timor Leste in 1999 has been controversial. Jim Dunn, a former Consul, an investigator for the United Nations into the war crimes committed by high ranking Indonesian officials in Timor Leste, is critical of the way the Timorese government was forced into a position whereby the 'Indonesian' diplomacy boat, should not be rocked too hard. Human rights issues simply go overboard.

Tim Anderson - Cuban Medical Brigade

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:14:00 GMT

23.Mb 64kbps 25 mins
Tim Anderson. Cuban medical education.
Tim Anderson, academic in Sydney University speaks about a video documentary he has produced as a result of his visits to Timor Leste, and more recently, Cuba, where he interviewed students who are beneficiaries of the one thousand scholarships Cuba granted to the Timorese. The Australian government, thus far has proved reluctant to match this generosity, although over 300 Cuban doctors in Timor Leste, over the last five years, have shouldered the burden of community health services.
Tim will be doing further research expeditions in Timor Leste, in the near future, but meanwhile his video documentary will be released with multilingual translations in Australian. Watch this space.

Timor Leste - Janelle Saffin, human rights

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:30:00 GMT

15Mb. 64kbps mono 16mins 18seconds.

Janelle Saffin, Federal member for Page spent over three years working in Timor Leste, before taking on her political career. She was present during the mayhem of the 1999 referendum, and worked at times as an adviser to the President Jose Ramos Horta, during the period when he was the Foreign Minister for the East Timorese government. She talks to community radio 2NimFM about the controversial Truth and Friendship Commission, which was supposed to expose human rights abuses by the Indonesian militia. She clears up some of the confusion about the Commission, which has been criticised in the past for being ineffective and powerless to prosecute offenders. Particularly relevant at this time, with recent (and not so recent) press revelations about Australian intelligence services selectively gathering, and also holding back, information under political pressures, on the grounds of maintaining diplomatic relations. Diplomatic relations seem to still be supervening human rights issues, despite the lessons of history.

NimFM News

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:41:00 GMT

12m40s, 2.9MB

2008-06-17 Tues

*Happy 7th birthday to Abby Bowman*

NimFM News

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:31:00 GMT

8m37s, 2MB

2008-06-16 Mon

*Funeral for Paul Johnson*...................................*Happy 60th to Michael Balderstone*...................................* New 'Humming Bird Bistro' opens at the pub.*.............. + more

Ian Browne from Darwin - Working with Aboriginal Children

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:07:00 GMT

8Mb. 64kbps. mono 8mins 32 secs.
Ian Browne, former Nimbin resident now working in Darwin has been teaching Aboriginal children horticulture, but finds that the 'kids' have been teaching him as much about bush tucker and remedies as they have been learning from him. An environmental project with the Darwin Botanical gardens is about to go up on the web, and next term the team will be doing a multimedia video project.
A far cry from recent media reports that the education system is 'collapsing' around the aboriginal communities. Darwin educators are not impressed!

Caracas on the Line - Fred Fuentes; Chavez on the FARC, hostage release, and PSUV elections

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:21:00 GMT

6.3 Mb. 64kbps mono 13mins 41 secs.

Fred Fuentes, latest report from Caracas. Fred gives us the insider's view of the most recent Chavez call on the Colombian FARC guerrillas to consider putting the armed struggle aside and release their hostages unconditionally (he made a similar statement in January that went unnoticed). This has been exploited by the opposition within Venezuela as a sign of a 'weakening' of Chavez' authority, but the recent PSUV (Venezuelan Socialist Party) preselection results bode well for the developing grass roots foundational support for Chavez in the upcoming November elections.

Chavez wrongfoots Washington - Lisa MacDonald

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:44:00 GMT

4.9Mb 64kbps mono 10mins. 38secs.

Lisa MacDonald from GreenLeft Weekly talks about Chavez recent address to the Colombian FARC guerillas to release their remaining hostages and to think about setting aside the armed struggle. The FARC did try this in the 1980s, but resumed their armed struggle when Death Squads and Paramilitaries selectively assassinated or kidnapped the key figures in their movement. Nevertheless, Washington, which has been accusing the Venezuelan government of supporting the FARC, during the recent hostage release negotiations, is suddenly at a loss for words.

Australians to go to El Salvador - Linda Seaborn, and the Australian Delegations

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:56:00 GMT

10.5Mb. 128kbps mono 11mins 34 seconds
Linda Seaborn of the Tasmanian Committee in Support of the FMLN (El Salvador's main opposition party) talks about why a delegation of Australians should go to El Salvador as observers, before and during next year's elections. The current government has a long record of turning a blind eye to, if not actively promoting, human rights violations, and this year the political opposition is particularly targeted. Already the ARENA government of El Salvador has been challenged for its corrupt political practices in previous elections, and is demonstrating a distinct reluctance to subject itself to scrutiny for the coming elections, discouraging international observers. But some Australians are determined to see honesty and fair practice prevail.

Venezuelan Brigade is back! - Coral Winter reports

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:15:00 GMT

8.4Mb 64kbps mono 18mins 19secs

Coral Winter is back after coordinating the distinctive presence of the Australian 'Mayday' brigade to Venezuela, that included appropriately, a large contingent of Australian Unionists. The Howard government's ambassador had the Australian embassy in Venezuela closed down when a Washington inspired coup against President Hugo Chavez failed, but hopefully that will change, if Australian Green Senator Bob Brown (with the Australian 'brigadistas'), returns after his own visit, with the news that President Hugo Chavez is not a 'dictator', but a popularly elected leader who increases his electoral popularity regularly with each electoral contest.

Timor Leste - Darwin - Environmental impact of Timorese Oil - Rob Wesley-Smith

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:23:00 GMT

7.4Mb. 64Kbps mono 16 minutes

Rob Wesley Smith, experienced campaigner for East Timor independence since 1974, points out the flawed motivation of the Northern Territory government, and the perverse logic of the Australian government, to encourage the development of a refinery in Darwin, to exploit the gas and oil reserves of the Timor Gap. Apart from the absurd reasoning processes ( - Timor Leste needs employment, therefore biofuel agriculture is good, but a gas refining plant should come to Australia to create jobs here, but Timorese can come as guest workers ... ) - the environmental issues and the impact on Darwin and the lifestyle of the people of Darwin and the local ambience is virtually ignored. Collective glaucoma, anyone?

The Shoalwater Files Pt. 5 - Anniversary Edition

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:46:00 GMT

34.2 64kbps mono 1hour 14min 45 seconds

Shoalwater Files Pt.4 - Anniversary Edition

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:22:00 GMT

36.4Mb 64kbps mono 1hr. 20mins

Shoalwater Files Pt.3 - Anniversary Edition

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:20:00 GMT

36.2Mb. 64kbs mono 1hr 20mins (radio broadcast quality)

The Shoalwater Files Part 3 - Anniversary issue (lo fi)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:08:00 GMT

18 Mb 32kbps mono 1hr 20mins (lo fidelity for fast download)

NimFM News

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:34:00 GMT

10m30s

2008-06-10 Tues

*update on Hemp Embassy robbery*....................* 4 new NimFM presenters' (Jamie, Ron, Linda, & Marie) first words on radio*................*What's on in Nimbin this week?*

NimFM News

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:59:00 GMT

7m42s 1.8MB

2008-06-09 Mon

***Robbery @ the Hemp Embassy***.................................*How Lil's son went in the State Rugby*.........................*New presenters @ NimFM: Jamie Lovechild, Ron Stephens, Linda, Marie*

Timor Leste - Jim Dunn reports on his recent visit

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 01:38:00 GMT

12Mb. 64kbps mono 25mins 47secs

Jim Dunn has just returned from a five week visit to Timor Leste where he has had conversations with the President Jose Ramos Horta and other top political leaders. He had time to observe the situation in the streets of Dili, the halls of Parliament, the countryside and the refugee camps. Jim has some 'filthy' questions about why, Human Rights violations against the Timorese people over the last 75 years are still not recognized. Even Indonesian visitors are surprised that the Generals and Colonels who devasted Timor Leste have not been called to account. Most have actually been promoted. Is it the role of the suffering Timorese people to be an instrument of the power games of others?

Shoalwater Files Pt 2 - Anniversary issue

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 03:42:00 GMT

36.2Mb. 64Kbps mono 1hr 19mins 11secs
NimFM has found the rest of the Shoalwater files. The NimFM team covered the anti-war action over a 6 part series. In this (2nd) part we hear the speeches of major anti-war activists from the Pacific region, the United States, and Australian Aboriginal people. And of course, anti-nuclear activist Helen Caldicott. Watch this space for more details.

Latin Radical - the New York Times 'fluffed it". Lisa McDonald on Latin Radical.

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:43:00 GMT

3.71MB. 64Kbps, mono 8:06 minutes

Lisa McDonald from the Venezuela Solidarity network has some rather acerbic comments on a New York Times article, following an effort by the Chavez government to clean up the Venezuelan Intelligence apparatus ... the NYT would do well to delve a little bit deeper into the history of US/Venezuelan "Intelligence" efforts.

ShoalWater Files Part 1 - Anniversary of Shoalwater

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:06:00 GMT

41.1Mb. 96kbps mono 59:55 minutes

Part 1.

NimFM's intrepid team of radio reporters hit the demonstration against US Australian military exercises at Shoalwater Bay almost a year ago. This first, of a 6 part sequence features interviews with film producer David Bradbury, the Quaker Church, Benny Zable, Johnny Chai, and peace activists from Hawaii and the Pacific. And then there is the street theatre ... drumming, speeches and rallying ...

The Shoalwater Files Part 1 - Anniversary - (Lo-fidelity fast download edition)

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 04:11:00 GMT

27.Mb 64kbps mono 59:55 minutes

A quick and nasty download of the Shoalwater files, lo fi version, but if you're in a hurry ...

NimFM News

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 02:35:00 GMT

7m12s, 1.7MB

2008-06-03 Tues

*Lil's son off to state rugby*....................*How Lil's Shed opening went*

NimFM News

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 02:17:00 GMT

7m20s, 1.7MB

2008-06-02 Mon

*Opening of Lil's Shed tomorrow*......................*The Coffee Shop staff runoff unexpectedly*................*Lost badge-making machine found*.............*Fibre expo*.............*This week's live music*

El Salvador - who watches the 'watchers'? Lara Pullin on electoral shenanigans

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 01:51:00 GMT

6.3 Mb 128kbps mono 6:52minutes

Lara Pullin with the latest update on the situation in El Salvador where the governing ARENA coalition has scrapped the agreements on electoral reform with the Organisation of American States. With even the most conservative polls giving the FMLN opposition party a commanding 20 point lead, the right wing ARENA party is resorting to increasingly desperate tactics in a bid to steal next year's elections - even threatening to expel independent observers who will be arriving there to observe the elections, including a number of Australians.

Caracas on the Line - Fred Fuentes on rumbles in the Party

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:55:00 GMT

19.3Mb 128kbps mono 21:08 minutes

Fred Fuentes in Caracas reports on important struggles being played out within Venezuela's governing PSUV (United Socialist Party of Venezuela). While President Chavez' power base is with the grass roots organisations, some of the entrenched bureaucrats and more conservative politicians are fighting off challenges from delegates representing these grass roots organisations, tooth and nail. PSUV is currently going through a kind of 'pre-selection' process, and the more conservative elements are using all kinds of dirty tricks to hang on to their influence within the party.

Land Rights Challenge - Jose Texeira on Timor Leste political situation

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:53:00 GMT

12.5MB mono 128Kbps 13:11 minutes.

Jose Texeira, a Fretilin Parliamentarian and the party's media spokesman was in Australia this week and granted 2NimFM an interview where he clarifies some of the issues at stake in the weakening of the AMP governing coalition. One of the older parties, the ASDT, and several smaller parties, are concerned at the lack of transparency of at least one of the appointed AMP Ministers with an apparently covert agreement with an Indonesian Biofuel company to turn a quarter of East Timor's arable land to sugar cane production for biofuels. It took over three months to force the AMP government to make the details of the deal available for public discussion. Jose says that this need not necessarily lead to an early election, this will depend very much on the government's response to questioning. The ASDT has already signed an agreement to run as a coalition party with Fretilin, should elections be called.

NimFM News

Thu, 29 May 2008 02:16:00 GMT

(In photo: Film-makers Nathan & Shelley Koenig from Woodstock, R&L; + Nimbin's ambassador Benny Zable, C.)

6m52s, 2MB

2008-05-27 Tues

*CTC morphs into training organisation*.......................*Badge making machine lost*.................................*Stomach bug in Nimbin*......................*Repeat screening of Woodstock Downunder & Woodstock: Can't Get There from Here, due to popular demand. (more info re WCGTfH on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdo7liG4fc & Aquarius O8 Festival on www.aquarius.rainbowregion.com )*

Caracas on the Line - Fred Fuentes from Venezuela

Tue, 27 May 2008 03:28:00 GMT

5.1Mb. 64Kbps mono 11:10mins

Note: sound quality is poor, due to a bad phone line to Caracas, but the news content is of great interest.

Fred Fuentes on the most recent escalation of hostile manouevres against the Venezuelan government. A US plane invades Venezuelan air space, at the same time that Colombian troops are found inside Venezuelan territory. Then, a day later, 60 more!
And by a strange coincidence, there is a major international media campaign about the FARC (Colombian guerilla movement) computers alleged to have been found when Colombian troops invaded Ecuadorean territory last March. Washington claims that it establishes a 'compromising' link between the Venezuelan government and the FARC guerillas, but everyone who has read further than the first paragraph of the Interpol examination of the computers recognises an eerie similarity between this finding, and the Bush administration's wolf cry of 'weapons of mass destruction' in the lead up to the war in Iraq.

NimFM News

Tue, 27 May 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Little Nimbin bud photo by 'Blossom', digital production by CTC

9m20s, 2.2MB

2008-05-26 Mon

*** 'Little Nimbin' wins Cannabis Cup. ***

Schafik Pt 1. - A Salvadoran in Australia

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:13:00 GMT

14.3Mb. 64 kbps 31:23mins

Jorge Schafik Handal, son of the guerilla commander, and Salvadoran presidential candidate of the same name, addresses a meeting of Resistance, in Brisbane, where he fields some keen questions from youthful members of the Socialist Alliance, and others. He is on a mission to Australia to garner support for a team of independent observers for next year's elections in El Salvador, which by all indications, the governing ARENA coalition, will try to steal, despite the FMLN's commanding lead in the current polls.

Jorge explains some of the problems confronting the FMLN, and their ways of dealing with them.

Schafik Pt 2. - Salvadoran invites Australian support

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT

23.5Mb. 64kbps mono 25:36 mins

Jorge Schafik Handal, son of the FMLN guerilla commander in the same name has been in Australia seeking observers for the Salvadoran elections next year, which he believes the governing ARENA coalition will try to steal. In this segment he acknowledges the support he has received from all sectors of Australian society.

The Well (part 2)

Fri, 23 May 2008 03:42:00 GMT

52mins, 12MB

The Woodstock connection are still there (+ Vernon turns up too), blabbing on about the Aquarius 08 Festival, & eventually take over the station from poor Lynne. Talk about sponteneity!

The Well

Fri, 23 May 2008 02:44:00 GMT

30mins, 7MB

It's Aquarius Festival 2008 in Nimbin, & Nathan & Shelley from Woodstock turn up to 'shoot the breeze' with NimFM's Lynne

NimFM News

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:36:00 GMT

8m40s, 2MB

2008-05-20 Tues

*Medical cannabis trial to start*............................*Pearl Bowman's 21*...........................*'Imagineering the Village Green' on Thurs.*...........................*Woodstock Film Festival on Fri*

NimFM News

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:26:00 GMT

9m45s, 2.3MB

2008-05-19 Mon

*Football weekend with both codes having home games.*...............................*Ian's mum pays a visit*................*Nimbin Magazine's think tank*...............................*+ Ryco from Katoomba drops in to tell us about their Winter Solstice Film Festival*

Fred Fuentes - the attempt to Balkanise Latin America

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:30:00 GMT

6.2 Mb 128kbps. 6:46 mins

Fred Fuentes, based in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela observes the coordinated efforts of the US to 'split off' resource rich states in Bolivia and Venezuela and Ecuador, as a last ditch attempt to counter the election of left of centre governments, and the growing popularity of these governments in more and more of the Latin American nation states. Venezuela, with the inspired leadership of Hugo Chavez has been able to break the stranglehold of latin american economic dependency. Latin America is finding its own way, independently of the superpower to the north, but the Empire still tries to strike back, using the full bag of tricks.

El Salvador - latest terrorist strike. Lara Pullin

Mon, 19 May 2008 01:50:00 GMT

5.4Mb. 128kbps mono 6 mins

Lara Pullin phones back with breaking news of the political harassment of Human Rights organisations and a Women's organisation. After a series of phone calls making death threats, the offices of the women's organisation was vandalised. Salvadoran police had no interest in investigating because 'nothing had been stolen'.

El Salvador, Venezuela, and US designs - Lara Pullin

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:53:00 GMT

13.1Mb 128kbps mono 14:20 mins

Lara Pullin details the tactics used by the US to maintain its grip on Latin America - from a multimillion dollar police training institution in El Salvador, to a billion dollar military base in Colombia, uncomfortably close to the Venezuelan border.

El Salvador - are Death Squads for Real? - Lara Pullin reports

Sat, 17 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT

11.3mb 128kbps mono 12:20 mins

Lara Pullin with a weekly report, and just in case anyone hasn't realised it yet, the Salvadoran Death Squads are real, they are back, and they are sheltered by their former operatives and sponsors with government posts in the ARENA party.
One of 13 peasant activists who demonstrated against water privatisation laws has been assassinated. The Suchitoto 13 (demonstrators) arrested and threatened under anti-terrorism (!) laws had the terrorism charges dropped, but the Death Squads were able to administer their own version of justice with impunity.
Lara Pullin gives us the background on this latest travesty of human rights.

Timor - Literacy and governance - Bob Boughton reports

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:07:00 GMT

9.6Mb. 128kbps. mono 8mins
Bob Boughton, senior lecturer in Adult Education has just returned from Timor Leste where he goes regularly as a government consultant for their Adult Literacy campaign. While the campaign was showing signs of great promise Bob sees progress hamstrung by sudden switches in government policy on the administrative side of things. The campaign has gone backward since Xanana's AMP colition initiated a restructuring of the Public Service. Bob was also in Timor Leste when the Social Democrat party split, and announced its commitment to support Fretilin in the next elections.

NimFM News

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:12:00 GMT

14mins, 3.2MB

2008-05-13 Tues

*Wild dingoes spotted in Nimbin. Young reporters, Abby & Ella, give an eye witness account*

Timor Leste - Fretilin's comeback.

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:11:00 GMT

10.5 Mb 128kbps mono 11:28 mins

Estanislau Da Silva was a former Prime Minister of Timor Leste, when the Fretilin was the party in government. Before that, he was the Minister for Agriculture in the Fretilin government. He is in Australia this week to attend the launching of a book by a Timorese man, Naldo Rei (click here to see Radio National ABC interview) who grew up in Indonesian occupied Timor Leste, as a committed supporter of the Fretilin led resistance movement.

Estanislau Da Silva spoke to 2NimFM and Latin Radical at a very opportune time. Australian mainstream media is playing down the commitment of the second largest (social democrat) political party to run with Fretilin as a renovated government coalition in next year's elections. But it looks like the beginning of the end of Xanana Gusmao's hastily cobbled together AMP coalition, designed to keep Fretilin out of power after last year's election result, when Fretilin won the largest vote, but was denied the opportunity to try to form a government, by Presidential intervention.

Da Silva does not dwell on this. He moves on and is at his most eloquent and passionate (as a former Minister for Agriculture) when he speaks about the Fretilin party's commitment to resist the pressures of corporate Agribusiness, and a commitment to develop, as far as possible, self sufficiency in basic food products by enabling small farmers. The current government appears to be more interested in encouraging corporate agribusiness investment. Da Silva says Fretilin is committed to resisting corporate pressures to use Timor's precious acreage to grow biofuels - the main factor in a looming global shortage of basic food products. Important, when even corporations like Nestles are saying that there is no such thing as a global food shortage - it is the diversion of food crops to produce biofuels that is causing the rise in food prices.

NimFM News

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:51:00 GMT

0.25MB (text only, due to technical difficulties)

2008-05-12 Mon

*Aquarius 08 Celebrations info*.......................*Lost cat found*....................*Local AFL Footy*.......................*Another motorbike accident*...................*Police presence to continue in Nimbin*

NimFM News

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:44:00 GMT

11m46s, 2.7MB

2008-05-06 Tues

*CTC's computer courses*

NimFM News

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:33:00 GMT

2.6MB

2008-05-05 Mon

*All the stats on this year's Mardi Grass. *........................*Motorbike accident death*........................*What's coming up in Nimbin*.

El Salvadoran appeal to Australia - Lara Pullin, on Schafik Handal

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:54:00 GMT

10Mb. mono 64kbps 20mins

Lara Pullin talks about Jorge Schafik Handal, a visiting dignitary from El Salvador currently touring Australia and bringing us up to date on the situation in El Salvador that is becoming increasingly volatile.

Jorge Schafik Handal is in Australia to invite independent observers to come to next year's elections to frustrate anticipated attempts at fraud, and to ensure that the election results are recognised. The pro US ARENA party, which presently leads a coalition that keeps the FMLN out of power is notorious for fraud, corruption and the use of violence to intimidate opponents. Already a number of public figures associated with the FMLN have been brutally assassinated by Death Squads.

El Salvador - Schafik tours Australia (Spanish version)

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:43:00 GMT

4.9 Mb. 6 mins 96kbps. mono

Jorge Schafik Handal is the son of the man of the same name, who was chief guerilla commander of the FMLN liberation front (Commandante 'Simon'), during the civil war in El Salvador during the 1980s.
Jorge himself has been a militant of the FMLN for 34 years and an important figure for the front, in his own right. The FMLN is now a legally constituted political party, and according to local polls will win the upcoming 2009 elections by a landslide.
Jorge Schafik Handal is in Australia to invite independent observers to come to next year's elections to frustrate anticipated attempts at fraud, and to ensure that the election results are recognised. The pro US ARENA party, which presently leads a coalition that keeps the FMLN out of power is notorious for fraud, corruption and the use of violence to intimidate opponents. Already a number of public figures associated with the FMLN have been brutally assassinated by Death Squads.

Spanish. English account to follow.

NimFM News

Thu, 8 May 2008 06:22:00 GMT

3mins, 0.7MB

2008-04-29 Tues (incomplete due to technical difficulties)

*Miranda's new mural on top of newsagent completed*.............then technical difficulties.

NimFM News

Thu, 8 May 2008 06:13:00 GMT

15mins 3.5MB

2008-04-28 Mon

*Nimbinites off to court to support locals arrested in April Fool's Day raid*...................................*Bushwalker found safe & well*........................*remembering ANZAC Day in Nimbin*...................*New computer courses coming up at Nim's CTC*

Mardi-Grass '08 - Lisa Yeates

Wed, 7 May 2008 08:33:00 GMT

8Mb. 96kbps mono 11 minutes.

Final day of Mardi-Grass, the Hemp Olympics, the combi-procession and the Big Parade have all happened. Now it's time for speeches, and star of the moment was Lisa Yeates, long term activist for the environment and drug law reform with a record tracking back to the 1970s. Lisa tells it like it is through word and song.

El Salvador News Pt.1 - Lara Pullin April 27

Thu, 1 May 2008 02:15:00 GMT

74.7 Mb. mono 96kbps 10mins

Note: poor sound quality

Lara Pullin with the most recent news updates from El Salvador. The Suchitoto 13, who demonstrated to stop the privatisation of the water resources of Lake Suchitoto (part of a strategy of North American mining companies) have finally managed to defeat terrorism charges, with the harsh penalties they entail. But they are still fighting further legal harassment, and other popular organisations, unions and grassroots communities continue to be assailed by the neo-liberal, neo-conservative ARENA government.

El Salvador News Pt. 2 - Lara Pullin April 27

Thu, 1 May 2008 02:01:00 GMT

4.8Mb mono 96 kbps 6:46 mins

Note: Inferior sound quality

Lara Pullin with exciting news from El Salvador. Among other things, FMLN parliamentarian and activist Jorge Schafik Handal, son of the revolutionary guerilla leader Commandante Simon will be visiting Australia to invite independent observers - politicians, unionists, and human rights organisations - to come to next years election in El Salvador, which is promising to become a very dirty campaign.

El Salvador News April 14 - Lara Pullin On Line

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:54:00 GMT

11.5 Mb. 96kbps. mono 16:51 mins

Lara Pullin continuing her update on the steady increment of pressure on El Salvador from the US through the ARENA party, which is pushing the envelope of legality in repressing attempts by grass roots organisations to resist the push for ever more 'privatisation' - even to the point of using anti-terrorist laws against legitimate protest, and persecuting those who claim legal recourse against the perpetrators of new death-squad activities and homicides.

Bolivia under Siege - Fred Fuentes, Caracas April 23

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:09:00 GMT

9.35 Mb. 13:45mins. mono 96kbps.

Fred takes us right down to the nitty-gritty of the tensions building in Bolivia - largely due to not very well disguised US nodding and winking to right wing crypto-fascist organisations working as a catspaw to US corporate interests.
The recent meeting of ALBA - a Latin American entity of nations finally making an attempt to break free of US hegemony - has announced its support for the Bolivian government. The US is making blatant attempts to undermine the fledgeling government. But will it work this time, as it has in the past? Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says no, and his voice is a visionary voice backed with oil resources that puts his vision outside and beyond the limitations and imaginative backwardness of corporate USA - and includes the real struggle against planetary climate change.

El Salvador news April 6 - Lara Pullin updates

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:21:00 GMT

10 Mb. 11 mins mono 128 kbps.

Lara reports on the latest development on the situation in El Salvador. Tensions are growing as the divide between the major opposition party, the FMLN, and ARENA (which created the Death Squads of the 70s and 80s) present for the Presidential elections next year. And of course, as usual, the USA is playing a hegemonic role - and, as usual on the side most people would not normally like to see in a position of supremacy.

NimFM News

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:23:00 GMT

13mins, 3.1MB

2008-04-22 Tues

*Police search the Sound Lounge today*................................*Vic, from Billen Cliffs has died*.................................*Nimbin cartoonists will have an animation course available soon*......................*& more*

NimFM News (TEXT)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:57:00 GMT

2.5 MB

2008-04-22 Tues

NimFM News

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:32:00 GMT

8min46s, 2MB

2008-04-21 Mon

*Don Sharpe's colourful funeral*............................*Red Tape attacks Mardi Grass*..................................*April Fools Cops didn't give a receipt for cash they confiscated, claims a Nimbinite.*

NimFM News (TEXT)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

5KB (text)

2008-04-21 Mon

NimFM News

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:15:00 GMT

6m50s 1.6MB (audio version)

2008-04-15 Tues

*More details on Don Sharpe's funeral*.......................*'Finish the Skate Park' petition circulates, as direct action to use it continues....................*More police patrolling the streets

NimFM News (TEXT)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:53:00 GMT

20KB (Text version)

2008-04-15 Tues

*More details on Don Sharpe's funeral*.......................*'Finish the Skate Park' petition circulates, as direct action to use it continues....................*More police patrolling the streets

NimFM News

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:06:00 GMT

7mins, 1.6MB

2008-04-14 Mon

*NimFM committee man, Don Sharpe, died today; (includes an ad done by Don. See also Don's radio play 'Horsemen of the Sky' in NimFM's archives 2006-Sept. 25 Mon).*...........................*Gary at the Hemp Bar got busted for pot*

NimFM News

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:16:00 GMT

11m24s, 2.6MB

2008-04-8 Tues

*Tour of Nimbin's Autumn Art Expo*......................*another art expo coming up at Blue Knob Hall*

NimFM News

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

8mins, 1.8MB

2008-04-7 Tues

*Ian returns from holidays into the aftermath of The April Fool's Day raid on Nimbin by police!!!!!!!!!!!!!**........................... *Hemp Embassy's Michael Balderstone to go on TV to present Nimbin's side re raid. It's on 'State Focus' on 2008-04-20 Sun 8.30am Channel 10*................... *Nimbin proprietors given a hard time on Development Applications (i.e. D.A.'s)*

NimFM News

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 04:43:00 GMT

10mins 2.3MB

(Sorry about late posting but I've been on holidays).

2008-03-25 Tues

*Results of the ice-man at the pub incident.*......................*Heidi talks about Woods inquiry into DoCS.*.........................*Blue Knob Hall Concert coming up*

Privatised Power? Greens' John Kaye with Peter Pedals

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 03:29:00 GMT

17.6mb. 192 kbps stereo. 12:51 mins.

John Kaye from the Greens' party talks with Peter Pedals on 2NimFM about the wrong of the hard Right's power policies.

NimFM News

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:17:00 GMT

9mins, 2MB

2008-03-24 Mon Easter

***Kids take direct action to reclaim derelict Skate Park***.....................*More direct action planned by Benny Zable to bring solar power & underground lines to Nimbin*...........................*Autumn Arts Extravaganza opens*...................*Mid-East music at Tuntable Hall*.....................*Soccer: pre-season Cup on Sunday*

Venezuelan People vs Exxon Mobil. - Lisa MacDonald reports a win for the People.

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:13:00 GMT

[Note: poor sound quality - technological fixes on the way]
2.4Mb. 56kbps. mono 5:49
Lisa puts us in the picture, with the latest development in the ExxonMobil legal challenge to the Venezuelan government's buyout of foreign ownership shares in the oil industry - often referred to as 'nationalisation'. The Venezuelan government just wants 51% control over its national resources. Exxon Mobil rejected the Venezuelan government's generous compensation/bouyout offer (although most other oil companies were happy enough), and tried to freeze 3.5 billion dollars of Venezuelan assets around the world. The London judge threw it out of court.

Caracas, Venezuela - Fred Fuentes reports.

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:07:00 GMT

3.6 Mb.56kbps mono 8:56 mins

Fred Fuentes in Caracas Venezuela reports on the continuing effects of the confrontation with Colombia several weeks ago. The latest meeting of the Organisation of American States was remarkable in the inability of the US to dominate proceedings, as it has done in the past.

El Salvador news update. Lara Pullin Pt 2.

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

3.67Mb. 56kbps mono 9:10mins

Lara Pullin tells us how the political tensions leading up to next year's Presidential elections in El Salvador are not just limited to this tiny nation of 6 million people. The solidarity organisation CISPES has been targetted by the FBI in the US, because its activists sent an invitation to the FMLN's presidential candidate, and hosted him for a speaking tour of the US. Suddenly Quakers, human rights advocates and other US citizens have been accused of being terrorists, or terrorist supporters.

El Salvador news update. Lara Pullin Pt1.

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:50:00 GMT

3.24Mb. 56kbps 8:026 mins

Lara Pullin describes the political tensions in El Salvador which are growing even though it is almost a year before Presidential elections are to be held. Death Squad activity is on the rise, and much of it seems to have been sponsored by the US, while peasant dissidents are classed as 'terrorists' because of their opposition to a growing campaign of privatisation.

Perez and Permaculture - collected posts

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:08:00 GMT

Roberto Perez shares his experience of sustainable development and permaculture in Cuba. He works for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Havana.

Participating: Robyn Francis from Erda Institute, Nimbin.
Questions by Wolfgang and Matthias from Nimbin Radio 2NIM-FM 102.3

Part 1. Part2.

Part 3. Part 4.

5. Live In the Studio

NimFM News

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:29:00 GMT

9m48s, 2.4MB

2008-03-18 Tues

*Activist Benny Zable chains himself to power pole in support of solar power, & putting power lines underground. (Live soundage & interview)*

NimFM News

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:25:00 GMT

10m29s, 2.4MB,

2008-03-17 Mon

*St Pat's day in Nimbin*.............................*39 Hrs make-a-film contest results*.......................................*New street murals*..........................*Petition to free Rock*

Roberto Perez Live in the Studio

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:39:00 GMT

19.3MB 64kbps mono 42:13min

Roberto Perez talks about the Cuban way into a sustainable future.

Recorded Live at NIM-FM, Nimbin, 13 March 2008

Report from Bolivia

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:09:00 GMT

6.8Mb 64kbps mono 14:52 mins.

Rachel Evans describes three month stay in Bolivia where she witnessed the social revolution of the Morales government - the first indigenous leader to be elected in a country that suffered 193 coups in two hundred years - mainly between rival factions of a military elite. The veins of Bolivia's rich mineral resources were open, first to Spain, and then, after the war of independence from Spain, the US. Now, for the first time the Bolivian people are reclaiming their right to be free from exploitation, but not without a lot of kicking and screaming from the entrenched oligarchic and military elite. Morales has his work cut out for him.

NimFM News 2008-03-11 Tues

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:50:00 GMT

9mins, 2MB

*Nimbin's cannabis crusader, Rock, a.k.a. Peter Till sent to jail after he walks out on judge*.......................................*Roy, from the CTC who run the 39 Hours Film contest, discusses it with Martin Jansen.*...................*'Woods Inquiry into DoCS, which seeks public feedback on their treatment by DoCS will be in Lismore, Thursday March 27, 1.30 to 3.30pm. Extra info is on www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/cpsinquiry *

NimFM News 2008-03-10 Mon

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:36:00 GMT

6m14s, 1.5MB

*Chibo Mertinec's birthday on Thursday.*............................*Nimbin's make-a-film-in-'39 Hours' contest this weekend*........................*Cuba's Robert Perez talks about Permaculture on Friday. (See Mattias's special interview with him posted below in 4 parts, or in 'Latin Radical' category where the posting is 'Roberto Perez - Empowering Community' for in-depth info!)*.............................*special weather girl, Abby Bowman*

The LA aftermath - Fred Fuentes in Caracas

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:31:00 GMT

11.2Mb. 96kbps mono 17:20 mins

Fred Fuentes gets us focussed on just how important the recent reconciliation of three Latin American countries - Colombia, Equador, and Venezuela - is to Latin America. Last week they were close to being on a war footing. The three countries declared that they were reconciled at an Interamerican conference in Santo Domingo, usually regarded as being of little importance, because the agenda is usually driven by the US. It has become obvious to the Latin American world community that the 'divide and conquer' regional wedging politics of the US is just not on. The Colombian President Uribe, isolated in the Latin American community has had to back down on his warlike actions of last week. It seems that a new pattern has been set for Latin American forums and meetings of national leaders that is becoming less responsive to the US agenda. Chavez' peace initiatives (not to mention his credentials) have been strengthened by the incident, in spite of increased efforts by the US driven media to demonise him.

Roberto Perez - Empowering Community - Part 4

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:54:00 GMT

10.2MB 96kbps mono 14:51min

Roberto Perez shares his experience of sustainable development and permaculture in Cuba. He works for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Havana.

Participating: Robyn Francis from Erda Institute, Nimbin.
Questions by Wolfgang and Matthias from Nimbin Radio 2NIM-FM 102.3

Recorded at Djunbung Gardens, Nimbin, 10 March 2008

Roberto Perez - Empowering Community - Part 3

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:26:00 GMT

12.4MB 96kbps mono 18.05min

Roberto Perez shares his experience of sustainable development and permaculture in Cuba. He works for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Havana.

Participating: Robyn Francis from Erda Institute, Nimbin.
Questions by Wolfgang and Matthias from Nimbin Radio 2NIM-FM 102.3

Recorded at Djunbung Gardens, Nimbin, 10 March 2008

Roberto Perez - Empowering Community - Part 2

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:12:00 GMT

9.05MB 96kbps mono 13:10min

Roberto Perez shares his experience of sustainable development and permaculture in Cuba. He works for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Havana.

Participating: Robyn Francis from Erda Institute, Nimbin.
Questions by Wolfgang and Matthias from Nimbin Radio 2NIM-FM 102.3

Recorded at Djunbung Gardens, Nimbin, 10 March 2008

Roberto Perez - Empowering Community - Part 1

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:41:00 GMT

12.2MB 96kbps mono 17:54min

Roberto Perez shares his experience of sustainable development and permaculture in Cuba. He works for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Havana.

Participating: Robyn Francis from Erda Institute, Nimbin.
Questions by Wolfgang and Matthias from Nimbin Radio 2NIM-FM 102.3

Recorded at Djunbung Gardens, Nimbin, 10 March 2008

NimFM News 2008-03-04 Tues

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 02:42:00 GMT

5m14s, 1.2MB

*'Lonely Planet' film makers film naked radio.* ...........................*Pre-international Women's Day Gathering*...................................*Bush Theatre rumour.*...................................*NimFM's new satellite dish installed*

NimFM News 2008-03-03 Mon

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:17:00 GMT

9m40s, 2.2MB

*World first HEMP WALL is constructed at Hemp Embassy.*.........................*Shoalwater Bay protest film screens tonite*....................................*Correction: LINA EVE's 'Bad Girl' art expo continues on to March 15*..................................*SCOOP! NimFM's for. corresp., Warwick Fry, reports that Columbia & Venezuela are ready for war tonite. Extra info available on his special podcast posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Latest threat to Venezuela - Fred Fuentes; Colombia menaces the region

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT

10.3Mb. 96kbps mono 15mins

Fred Fuentes calls community radio station 2NimFM with breaking news from Caracas. Troops are being mobilised to guard the borders with Coloumbia, in Venezuela and Ecuador after Colombia's incursion into Ecuador to 'take out' a FARC (Columbian rebel) guerilla leader. Tensions are high in both Ecuador and Venezuela. The Colombian government seems to be piqued that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has achieved something that the Colombian government couldn't bring itself to do for the last decade - achieved the release of high profile hostages by the Colombian FARC guerillas. The Colombian military intervened at a critical moment in last months hostage release in an apparent attempt to sabotage the efforts of Hugo Chavez, but without success. With the assistance of US satellite intelligence they located a temporary camp of a Colombian guerilla leader (who had committed himself to releasing more hostages shortly) a few kilometers inside Ecuador, strafed it with cluster bombs, and made an incursion into Ecuadorian territory to find the leader's body, and put it on display in the Colombian press. All done without consultation with the President of Ecuador. Now both Ecuador and Venezuela have severed diplomatic relations with Columbia. Colombia has deployed troops to the Venezuelan border, and a further escalation will put all three countries on a war footing. Important regional meetings and conferences between South American presidents to decide economic and political issues have been cancelled or disrupted. Latin America is experiencing a political and social earthquake.

Venezuela's evolving politics - Fred Fuentes in Caracas

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 06:50:00 GMT

10.4 Mb. 96kbps mono 15:11 mins.

Fred Fuentes in Caracas reports that while the recent makeover of the PSUV (The United Socialist Party of Venezuela) is straining the political system, President Chavez' vision for Venezuela and Bolivarianism has not been compromised, and the empowering of the grass roots could mean that the corruption and bureaucratism that had become entrenched over the decades of the last century may be challenged. Meanwhile, external pressures to break down the will of the Venezuelan program for change are being resisted. This includes the challenge of Exxon Mobil, and the aggressive attitude of the neighbouring Columbian government - not to mention the glowering resentments of Washington.

Exxon vs the rest of the World - Lara Pullin on the week of action

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:28:00 GMT

11.8 96kbps. mono 17:15 mins

Lara Pullin of the Australia Venezuela Solidarity Network follows up Lisa MacDonald's call for a week of action - solidarity for Venezuela and protests against Exxon's high handed action in attempting to freeze US$13billion worth of assets of the Venezuela's state controlled oil company that ploughs oil revenue back into social programs for the people and renewable resource projects. With record profits, exceeding the gross national product of many nations (US$36 billion last year), Exxon is bullying many countries to fit their climate change targets to Exxon's agenda - including the targets tentatively set by Australia's new Rudd Labor government.

Timor Update - Jim Dunn

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

9.04 Mb 64kbps mono 20 mins.

James Dunn, former diplomat and Human Rights activist draws on his experience to speculate on the prospects for Timor Leste, now that Alfredo Reinado and his band of armed supporters no longer seem to be such a disruptive influence on East Timorese politics. He talks about the importance of Human Rights and accountability in the development of democratic nation states.

NimFM News 2008-02-26 Tues

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:30:00 GMT

6mins, 1.4MB

*New art exhibition 'A memory that persists' at the Blue Knob Hall*

NimFM News 2008-02-25 Mon

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:21:00 GMT

10mins, 2.4MB

*Soccer season starts in Nimbin*.......................*Results of chopper raids*..........................*Lina Eve from Cawongla's art exhibition & interview*

Timorese Blowback - Bob Boughton

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:24:00 GMT

4.9MB 96Kbps 5:30 mins

Bob Boughton, senior lecturer in Adult Education at the University of New England in Armidale has spent many months over many years in Timor Leste advising the Timorese government on education programs and policies. He doesn't accept the mainstream media take on recent events, and suggests the international community should have looked a little more closely at the events that disrupted Timorese governance in March 2006.

NimFM News 2008-02-19 Tues

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:33:00 GMT

5M41s, 1.3MB

*Your newsreader's brother & mate dropped into Nimbin for a visit*.......................*'Outcasts' motorcycle club pays Nimbin a visit*

NimFM News 2008-02-18 Mon

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:27:00 GMT

4m44s, 1MB

*Rain continues*...............*Greens rally @ Town Hall to protest sell-off of electricity*

Venezuelan People vs. Exxon - Lisa McDonald

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:40:00 GMT

5.1Mb. 64kbps. mono 11:06 mins

Lisa McDonald of the Australia Venezuela Solidarity Network (AVSN) fills us in on the latest attempt to undermine the sovereignty of Venezuela by the US based transnational corporation Exxon, which has taken out legal action against the Venezuelan state oil company. Exxon seems to believe that a non-privatised oil company that spends its profits on social programs is a blight on the planet, and has managed to have $US13 billion worth of Venezuelan assets frozen around the world while it sues for a US$180 million in compensation. Oddly enough, US$13 billion is exactly what the Venezuelan State oil company spends on social programs for the Venezuelan people!

Remembering Timor - Janelle Saffin MHR

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:08:00 GMT

4.9Mb. 64Kbps 10:34mins

Janelle Saffin, recently elected as the Federal member for Page recalls the three years she spent working in Timor Leste as an assistant to Jose Ramos Horta, who was shot and seriously wounded by a rebel commander on February 10 2008.

NimFM News 2008-02-15 Fri

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:48:00 GMT

17m 35sec 4Mb

Sorry seems to be the hardest word, North Coast Hospitals in shambles, Highway repairs reprioritized, Slow down in School Zones, Mobile phones linked to rise in youth crime, TB screening breakthrough, Tree preservation dangers, Man on Murder charges.

Bolivia's Spy Bust - Stuart Munkton

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:07:00 GMT

3.53Mb 64kbps mono 7:43mins

Stuart Munkton from the Latin American desk of Green Left weekly resports on the expulsion of a US spy from Bolivia, and a reprimand to the US Ambassador. The spy made the mistake of approaching a Fullbright scholar doing research in Bolivia, to report on the activities of Cuban and Venezuelan doctors and literacy teachers working in Bolivia.

Timor Leste - is it really a 'crisis'? - Jim Dunn reflects

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:50:00 GMT

5.7 Mb 64kbps mono 12:20 mins

Jim Dunn, former diplomat, adviser to Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta, and Human Rights activist, reviews the traumatic events of the last week in Timor Leste. The stampede of much mainstream media in Australia to label the attack on the President and Prime Minister of Timor Leste a coup is ill advised, he says, and it would be misjudging the situation to say that Timor Leste has been further destabilised by the events of last week. And the jury is still out on what exactly was Reynado's motivation.

Cuban Challenge to Australia's commitment - Tim Anderson on the Brigades

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:35:00 GMT

3.4Mb. 64kbps. mono 7:08 mins.
Tim Anderson, Lecturer in Political Economy at Sydney University talks about his recent experience with the Cuban medical brigades in Timor Leste and a visit to Cuba where he gathered materials for a documentary on the 600 Timorese students studying medicine there on Cuban scholarships. He has written a letter challenging the Rudd Labour government to match this level of Cuban aid, and invites other Australians to do the same.

NimFM News 2008-02-13 Wed

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

9m43s, 2.22MB

Sorry Day in Nimbin, interview with Aunty Liz Johnson, + live cross to Chibo down at Parliament grounds, Canberra.

NimFM News 2008-02-12 Tues

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:26:00 GMT

6m46s, 1.6MB

*Preparations for Sorry Day in Nimbin*.............*Latest on the Chopper raids*......................................*Amelia's birthday*

Tent Embassy Jan '08 - Jen Munro

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:18:00 GMT

6.4Mb. 32kbps. mono 29 minutes

In the week before Rudd's 'sorry' speech aboriginal activists and their supporters gather at the aboriginal tent Embassy in front of Old Parliament House where they have maintained a presence since 1972. Jen talks about her memories of the early days of aboriginal struggle for their rights

Timor Leste - Wesley Smith from Darwin talks about Reinado

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:14:00 GMT

16Mb 23 mins 96kbps mono

Robert Wesley Smith, a long term Timor activists who recalls happier days for Alfredo Reinado, the man who was shot down in his attempt to kidnap, control, or kill the President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, last Monday February 10 2008. Wes is on the phone from Darwin, after seeing the plane come in, medivac - ing the seriously wounded President from Dili to Darwin.

The man who tried to kill President Horta: 'Wes' remembers

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:10:00 GMT

1.43 Mb 64kbps mono 3:8mins

A preview of a longer interview with Robert Wesley Smith, a long term Timor activists who recalls happier days for Alfredo Reinado, the man who was shot down in his attempt to either kidnap, control, or kill, the President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, last Monday February 10 2008. Wes is on the phone from Darwin, after seeing the plane come in, medivac - ing the seriously wounded President from Dili to Darwin.

Photo:Alfredo Reinado, shot down by Horta's security personnel.

Picture by independent East Timorese media organisation "The investigative journalist centre" (http://www.cjitl.blogspot.com/)

Caracas on the line: US declares economic warfare

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:45:00 GMT

3.9Mb. 64kbps mono 9 mins.

Kiraz Janicke in a phone interview from Caracas has the details of the attempts by the US based multinational corporate giant Exxon, to lock up US$12 billion worth of Venezuela's assets in a specious legal claim for a few hundred million dollars, against Venezuela's State owned oil company. In retaliation, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is threatening to cut off oil supplies to the US - over ten percent of its intake.

NimFM News 2008-02-11 Mon

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:17:00 GMT

11m40s 2.7MB

NimFM's foreign correspondent, Warwick Fry, brings us breaking news from East Timor that their president, Jose Ramos Horta has been shot.*...................*Chopper raids in Nimbin*.......................*Our MP Thomas George visits us*......................* New tourism officer brings news of money for North Coast Tourism......................*Short films in Bush Theatre tonite*....................*Nimbin Players go to Sydney*.................*on Sat Nimbin celebrated Bob Marley's birthday*...................*New Nimbin Aquarius village still going ahead*

NimFM News 2008-02-05 Tues

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 03:48:00 GMT

6m22s, 1.5MB

*NimFM's Don Sharpe in hospital*..........................*Bush Theatre update*

NimFM News 2008-02-04 Mon

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 03:34:00 GMT

8m39s, 2MB

*Blue Knob Hall Film night report*..........................*Broken bottles on Sat Night*.................*Flooding*........................*Pancake Tuesday in Nimbin tomorrow*..............................*Yes, Chantico was bitten by a snake*

Caracas on the line - The reaction to Chavez' FARC hostage release

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 03:06:00 GMT

8Mb 64kbps mono 17 mins.

Kiraz Janicke, based in Caracas is on the phone to Latin Radical for the latest developments in the media war against the government of President Hugo Chavez. Chavez' success in negotiating a successful hostage release, without military intervention stuck in the craw of the US and the government of Columbia. Columbian embassies and Consulates have organised demonstrations against the FARC around the world (including Australia) in an effort to discredit the Chavez government and torpedo his promotion of peace talks between the FARC (which controls over 30% of Columbia) and the Columbian government. Meanwhile, Chavez has evicted the US drug enforcement officials of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) with a rise in big drug busts by Venezuelan authorities, commended by the UN monitoring authority. Right wing paramilitaries are infiltrating into Venezuela across the Columbian border to disrupt land reform programs by Venezuelan peasant farmers.

Finally, how to join an Australian brigade to Venezuela, and see for yourself.

El Salvador's 2009 elections Pt 1 - a Death Squad campaign?

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 01:43:00 GMT

10Mb 11mins 96kbps Mono

Lara Pullin on El Salvador's coming elections. Pt 1

El Salvador suffered terribly in a civil war that lasted through the decade of the 1980s. After the FMLN fought the US backed military to a standstill in 1989 a peace was negotiated over the next 2 years, and in 1992, amid much jubilation an 'accord' was signed with the FMLN which became a major, legally registered political party, and narrowly lost winning government against a five party coalition led by the right wing ARENA party.

Next year, 2009, will be another presidential election. But over recent years it seems that ARENA is reverting to form. The founder of ARENA, Roberto D'Aubuisson ran the notorious Death Squads through the 1970s and 1980s, and is believed to be the intellectual author of the assassination of Archbishop Romero in March 1980. The Death Squads are back, and the head of the National Police of El Salvador sees no need to investigate the political violence, assassinations of leading FMLN Mayors and political figures.

And guess who has been chosen to be ARENA's Presidential candidate next year? If you guessed the head of the National Police, you win a free bag of tortillas.

Check out the CISPES website, for more information:
http://cispes.org/

El Salvador's 2009 elections Pt 2 - a Death Squad campaign?

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 01:40:00 GMT

5.6 Mb 11 mins 64kbps mono

Lara Pullin on the El Salvadoran elections Part 2

Lara talks about some of the details of the return of the Death Squads in El Salvador, and the incremental increase in their activities, including the assassination of a Mayor, and threats against a Public radio station that caters to the people, rather than the commercial media moguls.

She analyses possible reasons for the violent reaction of the right wing governing party. Is it possible that they might lose the next Presidential election. Does the influence of Venezuela allow political parties more scope to be independent of the interests of the US?

(More information on El Salvador here:
http://cispes.org/ )

Picture: The Mayor, Wilbur Funes, assassinated several weeks ago by the resurgent Salvadoran Death Squads. Government prosecutors refuse to investigate this and other murders.

NimFM News 2008-01-29 Tues

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:05:00 GMT

6m55s, 1.6MB

*Chinny's (1942 - 2008) life in brief, & Chinny's memorial service coming up*...................*Has Chantico been bitten by a snake?*

NimFM News 2008-01-28 Mon

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:57:00 GMT

10m48s, 2.5MB

*Exclusive interview with Diana Anaid, Nimbin's international hit singer, at our Australia Day Gig*.................................*Death of Chinny.*

John Riddell and Susan Weiss - Canadians in Venezuela

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:49:00 GMT

16Mb mono 128kbps 20 mins

Canadian couple John Riddell and Susan Weiss talk to Latin Radical about their experience on the Australian Venezuela solidarity brigade. Not only were they witnesses to the recent plebiscite, but they were able to observe the workings of the "Community Councils" which the Chavez government is trying to empower. People are encouraged to work together at a community level and given the means to circumvent entrenched bureaucracies.

Note: Sound quality is poor. This was a phone interview on a noisy international connection. Nevertheless, it is worth hearing what John and Susan have to say.

The Hemp Hour Jan. 25th- 10.5 Meg

nimfm@nimfm.org — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:57:00 GMT

Once again we all wax lyrical about just about anything that our communally trashed minds can think about. But as a diversion this week, we have Hugh, director of the still-being-made Lonely Planet film, which will trace the adventures of Steve, the Lone Motor Cyclist, as he rides from Bulla in Victoria to Cooktown in Queensland along the Great Dividing Range. Hugh would like to have Steve on the Hemp Show and was checking out what was required. (Nakedness & Truth, obviously). He was also searching for the mythical "Hippy Commune" where Steve could stay and work off his board. Mull up and Jump Aboard.

The Play Space - Jan 25th - Pre-Invasion Day Special - 10.6 Meg

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:20:00 GMT

Hello, hello again. This week Jack & I kick off with some thoughts for the 2 Graf Artists, 'Flaps' & 'Banish', who died while painting in an underground stormwater drain. We applaud the Victorian Govt. for its Indigenous compo. package. We chuckle at the "Notional" Party's new leader, their great white "Hope against Hope". We empathise with Lungfish, Toothfish and Whales. An attempt to resolve "Creative Differences" vs "Personality Conflict" but slip into the revelation of the Illusion of Wealth. We disect Gaza, The US Primaries but Bob's failing memory fails to split the atom. Finally we dissappear in a swarm of Sandflies.

The PlaySpace - Jan. 18th - 10.2 Meg

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:41:00 GMT

At last, the PlaySpace all in one file! This week we brew a coffee & discuss fungus, beards, and girls who like both. We extoll the glories of storytellers, feel sorry for poor Brittney, lust after Phil Koperburg's new Chinese made teflon suit and unfortunately name Mrs. Worthington's useless offspring. We note our national love of Conga lines, bid farewell to Soeharto in advance and Sir Ed posthumously, while sparing a thought for how no-one suffers like a Pole, particularly at altitude. All this plus a quick lesson in Hindi to help you, dear listener, to understand the sledging in the next test with India.
Plus more... lots more! Climb aboard and lets go.

The Play Space - Jan 11th - Part 1 - 4.2 Meg

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:29:00 GMT

Ok, I know it's taken a while to get part 1 up here... consider it a mystery of the universe... BUT, it will not happen again. I promise you this is the last of our bifurcated pods... from now on I will blend the 2 into 1 which I believe will make all our lives just that much easier. As to the content of this show... it's still very wet, Jack & I have toadstools growing out of our ears and other places, but we're happy... happy as a couple of pigs in shit. Come and join us.

Fuentes - the New Year in Caracas Venezuela

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:53:00 GMT

15Mb 128kbps mono 15mins.
Fred Fuentes reports from ground base in Caracas, Venezuela. Are there really food shortages? What are these "Community Councils"? Are they really an instrument to centralise power to the President? Why has President Hugo Chavez and his government so calmly accepted the narrow rejection of the 66 point plebiscite to change the Venezuelan constitution? Fred has been in Venezuela for over a year and has his finger on the pulse of Bolivarian activism. He rounds up this interview with an insightful assessment of how President Hugo Chavez international status has been enhanced by his success in persuading the Columbian FARC guerillas to release hostages, in spite of efforts by the US and the Columbian President to sabotage a successful outcome.

NimFM News 2007-01-22 Tues

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:16:00 GMT

8mins 1.8MB

*Interview with CTC (Community Technology Centre) head honcho, Roy Radle*

NimFM News 2007-01-21 Mon

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:50:00 GMT

7m30s 1.7MB

*CTC NOT closing down*............................*Nimbin man sentenced for hash cookies*

Stir the Pot

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:07:00 GMT

58 mins, 13.2MB

Aboriginal activist, elder, & artist, Vincent Forrester, talks about effects of the Fed Gov't intervention in Northern Territory's aboriginal communities.

Vincent comes from Mutijulu Community in NT, & was visiting Nimbin & came in to NimFM to talk with Lynne Oldfield.

The Play Space - Jan. 11th Part 2 - 5.8 Meg

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:09:00 GMT

In this hour we muse about a famous his-storyan's take on our past, and suggest interesting places for Keith to Shuttle his Wind. We discuss the magic number... 100/day! We talk about E-waste and mini cars... we paddle across the Tasman with Justin & James... go fellas! And we revisit our favorite mud volcano in Suribaya.

The Play Space Jan 4th Part 1 - 4.8 Meg

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:25:00 GMT

Bob, freshly back from Wetford Folk Festival, arrives late & bedraggled, talking of strange little Mushroom Men. He relates tales from Wetford, heaping praise on many including James Morrison & Babylon Circus. The boys discuss the funeral of local icon, Chicken George, and the poor behaviour of the local Sergeant. Jack instructs us in the Language of Tourism. They muse about fireworks and the smell of gunpowder. Entire track from Muyngarnbi included.

Play Space Jan 4th Part 2 - 4.5Meg

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:06:00 GMT

Second hour and Bob's still going on about the wet. He also waxes lyrical on the price of oil and both the lads have a bit to say about the US Primaries. They take a big deep breath of Chinese air and live to tell the tale. Pakistan and Kenya get sent to the corner to have a long hard think about themselves and David Hicks' bail conditions are dragged out at arms length and fumigated.

NimFM News 2008-1-15 Tues

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:01:00 GMT

6m 56s, 1.6MB

*Rock, Nimbin's cannabis crusader goes to court again* .....................*Your newsreader gets rego for his car again*

NimFM News 2008-1-14 Mon

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:56:00 GMT

4m50s 1.1MB

*Big fight & broken glass in Nimbin*.....................*Our CTC is closing down*..............................*More drug buses on the way*

NimFM News 2008-1-7 Mon

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:48:00 GMT

4mins 25 secs, 1MB (Welcome to the new year. I hope all our podcastees had an enjoyable Xmas.)

In Nimbin, *Street theatre of the unintentional kind. *.................*Floods*

The HEMP HOUR - 21st December - 3.9 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Ho, Ho, Ho... Oops, apparently I'm not allowed to say that. Politically incorrect or something... whatever. Well, here we are on the last Hemp Hour before Christmas and we've all brought in a little something special to share with our friends. I think it becomes a little obvious that the quality is a bit above average by the level of incompetance shown by all involved. It didn't help that Hudson came in (I think... by which I mean I think he came in, not that I'm confused about ...)
Anyway, we all did our best (except Michael who was a tad of the pace all day)
Bob (The President)

The HEMP HOUR - Part 2 - 21st December - 5.6 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:20:00 GMT

And yes, despite the best predictions of doctors and scientists we are still alive and functioning (?) well into the 2nd hour of the show. We accept a challenge (invitation) from Hudson to come over to the coast and commandeer his radio show on Bay FM (our hot sister station - you should see her in a bikini) on Tues. 15th Jan. Apparently Bay FM (just like us at times) streams live so tune in and have a chuckle.
Bob (The President)

The PLAY SPACE - 21st December - 4.6 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:13:00 GMT

Well boys and girls, here we are only a few sleeps short of good ol' Xmas Day. Jack and I discuss the banality that is the West's idea of a religious festival. We poke deep in the communal psyche and discover nasty green stuff on our fingers. Wanna taste?

The PLAY SPACE - Part 2 - 21st December - 4.3 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:06:00 GMT

Continuing on from where we were so rudely interrupted by the untimely end of the previous pod... I should mention that in honour of the rapidly approaching "Annual Day of Excess", Jack & I are wearing our matching "Kill a Santa for Christ" T-shirts. I'll be away next week so Jack will be flying solo... back in the New Year and let's hope it's a fuckin' beauty!
Bob

The HEMP HOUR (Part 2) - 14th December - 5.4 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:36:00 GMT

Continuing on with more of the same... this is the 2nd part of the 14th's show. Some would say better than the 1st half, possibly because we had had {don't you love it when you can use had twice?) a couple of sessions out on the verandah, keeping the "levels" up. But seriously, I'm sure we say a couple of interesting things... somewhere...

The HEMP HOUR - 14th December - 4.3 Meg

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:14:00 GMT

Another dose of the "Good Stuff". The Goddess, The Mayor and The President continue to discuss (their word, not mine) Cannabis Law Reform, Medicinal Marijuana, Hemp Products including edible seed products and all manner of earth shattering stuff. Gasp as they attempt to negotiate a completely trashed radio show through the intricate maze of a Frequency Modulated Highway (102.3)
Enjoy

NimFM News 2007-12-24 Mon Xmas eve

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:51:00 GMT

6mins, 1.4 MB

*Death of the PLANTEM, aka Chicken George, aka John Taylor*

Merry Xmas to all the listeners of NimFM podcasts!!!!!!!!!! Your support of this tiny little radio station makes us keep on keeping on. Be prepared for some big changes in the new year.

Play Space Dec 14th Part 2

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:47:00 GMT

A continuation of the previous hour, Jack and I wax lyrical on many things including fearless mice and glowing cats... naturally land rights and morality rear their heads again. Enjoy dear listener.

PlaySpace - Part 1 - 14 Dec. - 4.8 M

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:58:00 GMT

Sorry for the gap in podcasts folks... hopefully they'll be more or less regular like a good set of bowels. As to what's contained within this podcast; that's a bit like trying to remember what I had for breakfast last Tuesday... but what I can say is that it contains Bo Kaan's new single "9/11" in its entirety. Jack & I hope you enjoy the various meanderings our minds took on that particular Friday morning. Now that I'm editing our own poscasts I'll pay a bit more attention to what we're saying... promise.
Bob

NimFM News 2007-12-19 Wed

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:00 GMT

9m30s, 2.2MB

*Stony Chute rd. finally tarred*...............................*New Mardi-Grass poster out now*.................................*Happy Birthday to Red & Hedda.*

NimFM News 2007-12-18 Tues

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:57:00 GMT

8mins, 1.8MB

****NATIONAL SCOOP. Nimbin protestors confirm asbestos dumped at Timbarra Gold Mine. NATIONAL SCOOP*** ..........................................*Tomorrow Stony Chute rd to be completely sealed* + *2 new bridges for Nimbin rd.* ..................................*NimFM's Adrienne Watt plans a doco on people's 'Centrelink' experience*

NimFM News 2007-12-17 Mon

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:46:00 GMT

6 mins, 1.4MB

*Phil sells FUN-FRUITS to Wayne & Janine*.............................*Koa's bush tucker film premieres in Nimbin tonite*

NimFM News 2007-12-11 Tues

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:12:00 GMT

10mins, 2.2MB

*Carols by Candlelight tomorrow with Val Mace*............................*Free Film Festival was a goer*..............................*Seed Parade tomorrow*.........................*Enviro Centre testing asbestos @ Timbarra Gold Mine*

NimFM News 2007-12-10 Mon

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:02:00 GMT

11mins, 2.5MB

*Robbery at the Rainbow Cafe* ..............................*Peacenik Benny Zable gets robbed on train*...................................*SAS soldier visits Nimbin* ................................*Free Film Festival tonite*.............................*Disabled NimFM DJ, Joel, wins award.*

NimFM News 2007-12-04 Tues

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:54:00 GMT

1.6MB 7mins

*Enviro Centre plans to protest against reopening of Timbarra Gold Mine*......................................*preparations for Seed Parade* ............................* Tech problems at NimFM*

NimFM News 2007-12-03 Mon

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:37:00 GMT

(sorry posting so late; it's due to tech problems at station)

8mins, 2MB

*Men's 'Shed' van found.* .....................*New eatery 'Spangled Drongo' report*

dirty laundry show 27-nov-2007

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:36:00 GMT

the firey first show after jen returns from America full of herself and proud of her international fame, things get off to a bad start as she attempts to sit in Mark's chair and press buttons on the panel.

dirty laundry show dec6

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 23:29:00 GMT

16.5 mb mono 32 kbps 90 min
Mark & Jen are back in the saddle for the usual round of verbal abuse contempt, and general swipes at local political correctors and fascism.

Lisa McDonald - Venezuela's Plebiscite

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 23:35:00 GMT

12.2 Mb 128kbps mono 14mins

Lisa McDonald of the AVSN - the Australia Venezuela Solidarity Network. Lisa talks about the details of the constitutional reforms proposed for the narrowly lost plebiscite for Venezuela's constitutional reform last week.

Timor Leste - Ambassador recalls independence struggle

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:37:00 GMT

14 Mb. 128kbps mono 15 mins.

Hernani Da Silva, Ambassador for East Timor to Australia, speaks with Latin Radical's Warwick Fry about the independence day celebrations held last week for Timor Leste, what that day means to him and the people of East Timor, and his own personal experiences of a struggle that dates back to 1975.

Venezuela's Referendum - Fred Fuentes from Caracas

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 02:12:00 GMT

10.1Mb. 96kbps mono 14:50 minutes; Skype phone interview from Venezuela, Friday December 7 2007.
Fred Fuentes is in Venezuela for the long haul and sends regular reports back to Australia, as well as assisting in setting up brigades from Australia to see conditions in Venezuela on the ground. Fred was in the thick of the huge plebiscite that took place in Venezuela last week, for constitutional reforms designed to institutionalise the sweeping changes the Chavez government is implementing. The plebiscite was narrowly lost, after a ruthless campaign of sabotage and destabilisation by the Venezuelan business class and the CIA, which invested US$8million into the process. Fred gives us an informed and considered assessment of the plebiscite. We get a good analysis of why it did not succeed, what the result means to Venezuela, and most importantly,why the narrow loss was a Pyhrric victory for the Venezuelan right wing opposition.

Venezuela's leadership role - Nelson Davila at Greenleft function

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:44:00 GMT

11.7 Mb. 128kbps mono 12:47 mins

Nelson D'Avila, the Venezuelan Charge d'Affaires to Australia and Oceania addresses the Greenleft Weekly dinner in November descibing Venezuela's leadership role in resisting US pressures to eliminate socialism on the planet.

The Balibo 5 - Jim Dunn on Timor Leste

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:43:00 GMT

14Mb. 14:39 mins mono 128kbps.

Glebe Coroner's Court handed down a finding last month that the 5 journalists killed at Balibo in Timor Leste in 1975 were murdered by an invading Indonesian force which both the Australian and Indonesian governments at the time were denying was in progress, or even planned. The Coroner recommended that there should be further investigation to establish whether this act constituted a war crime.

Jim Dunn, who was the Australian Consul about that time, and who has since been active in the United Nations and Human Rights bodies to claim justice for the East Timorese people talks about the significance of this finding, and what it means for the Timorese, the Australian and Indonesian governments, and the families of the murdered newsmen.

NimFM News 2007-11-26 Mon

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:15:00 GMT

1.7MB, 7mins

*Nimbin election results*.........................*Death of New Age pioneer Tom Scroggie from Mulvena rd on the MacKellar Ranges.*

NimFM News 2007-11-20 Tues

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:39:00 GMT

1.5MB, 6m30s

*** Rally for parents of baby which DoCS has threatened to take***

NimFM News 2007-11-19 Mon

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:37:00 GMT

1.4MB, 6mins

***Nimbin FASHION SHOW*** ..........................*We'll Take Your Baby!!!!!!!!!!*

Deutsche Nachrichten Nimbin

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:55:00 GMT

Deutsche Nachrichten Nimbin Kommentar mit Wolfi

length: 8:20 mins 64 kbps mono 3.8 MB

The Media War against Venezuela - Stuart Munkton

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:47:00 GMT

7.4 Mb. 64kbps mono 15:38 mins

Reported rumours of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' dictatorial tendencies seem to be grossly exaggerated, according to Stuart Munkton from the Latin American desk of GreenLeft weekly. International mainstream media coverage of right wing student protests (designed to sabotage the latest plebiscite for constitutional reform) got both the facts and the figures wrong. Stuart explains, quite simply what the reforms are, why a huge majority of the Venezuelan people will vote in favor of them, and why the US State department and the establishment media are in an hysterical feeding frenzy over the possibilities of popularly ratified change.

Venezuela - Australian solidarity. Lisa MacDonald

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:33:00 GMT

6.85 Mb. 128kbps mono 7:30mins

Lisa Macdonald of the Australia Venezuela Solidarity Network talks with 2NimFM about ways in which Australians can overcome the media spin and distortions about Venezuela's move towards socialism. The AVSN has reliable people on the ground providing regular eyewitness reports that contradict the hysterical accounts of the mainstream international media, and is organising a stream of brigades and study tours for Australians to go there and see for themselves.

Mariposa vs. the Death Squads - El Salvador

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:08:00 GMT

2.3 Mb. 64 kbps. mono 9 mins.

Lara Pullin reports on developments in El Salvador and the continuing struggle of the FMLN to maintain the democratic standards in El Salvador that it fought for for so long. The forces of neoliberalism are pulling no punches as they try to claw back the recent advances made by the burgeoning of governments independent of US influence throughout the whole region. The pro-US neo-liberals are resorting to their old tactics of fear, intimidation, violence and terror.

NimFM News 2007-11-12 Mon

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:46:00 GMT

1 MB, 5mins (Sorry for late posting & no Tuesday news but I've been sick.) ..............................*Tragic death of Simon Cass on Mt Nardi* ........................*Meet the candidates tonight at the Town Hall*

# 111 Bad Town Talent

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:54:00 GMT

my last show

New music from the digital backwaters of Bad Town with talk by the artists. Giving the most disadvantaged local musicians a podcast.

Samples of Jamie "all the pretty clours" - "unhinged"
Samples of Neil "digital is here" - "nimbin is a circus"

length: 25:33 mins 128 kbps stereo 23.4 MB

# 110 Australia Wake Up

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:35:00 GMT

appropriate explicit language
hyperbole news, willing to fight [buttress o kneel], dubya on voting [youtube], the national anthem police - our true national anthem [buttress o kneel], dubya on global warming [youtube], the 4th branch kasmir - peace [waxaudio], unpopular - wake up [buttress o kneel], the serenity sideways 8, open mic night [buttress o kneel]

youtube 'george bush imitations'
http://www.interwebmegalink.net/mp3s/DearFellowAustralians.zip
http://www.waxaudio.com.au
http://www.the serenity.com.au

length: 29:54 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

NimFM News 2007-11-06 Tues

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 06:18:00 GMT

1.9MB, 8 mins. *Melbourne Cup in Nimbin*............................*Group OMMM around Peace Pole coming up on Rembrance Day*........................*Butterfly Festival coming up*......................*Political Forum coming up*..................*Fashion Show coming up*

NimFM News 2007-11-5 Mon

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 05:52:00 GMT

2MB, 9Mins *Artist Esbeth talks about her new exhibition in the Rainbow Gallery.*......................*Live snippet from the NimFM birthday party* ..............................*How much the pre-school fete raised*................................*Abby Bowman does the weather*

Deutsche Nachrichten Nimbin 2007-11-07

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:44:00 GMT

German language news
Wolfi spricht uebers politische Leben in Nimbin, Australien und der Welt.

length: 11:16 mins 64 kbps mono 5.15 MB

Washpool Logging Alert

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:35:00 GMT

John talks about the resumed logging and mining activities under way after the Timbarra story.

http://www.goldresources.com/

length: 5:26 mins 64 kbps mono 2.5 MB

# 109 Cut Paste and Run

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 02:55:00 GMT

explicit language
God bless the terrorists, ambition of empire, evil sinners, waxaudio: ['God' - 'War' - 'Wiped off the map' - 'You better run and take cover' from "Cut Paste and Run"], Drag [along] War News

http://www.waxaudio.com.au
http://www.wfmu.org/blogfiles ['reverend don parker' contributed by sid safari ]

length: 29:48 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

An Activist remembers - 'Wes' on Timor Leste

Sat, 3 Nov 2007 02:24:00 GMT

28 Mb. 128kbps mono 30 mins.

Rob Wesley-Smith has just come back from one of his many visits to Timor Leste. He is familiar with the area (Same) and the people where Australian troops tried to capture the rebel mutineer, Alfredo Reynado. Wes knows Reynado personally, being one of the few people to meet him when Reynado first came to Australia as a refugee. While not impressed with Reynado's role in recent events, Wes is very critical of the 'modus operandi' of the Australian Defense Forces in Timor Leste.

Wes has been active in defense of the independence of the East Timorese people since the first days of the Indonesian intervention. His involvement goes back to dodging police and ASIO agents to set up and maintain the clandestine radio transmitter, which was the only means the Fretilin/Falintil guerillas had of communicating with the outside world, after Indonesia sealed East Timor off. Wes was also involved in several attempts to smuggle medical supplies to the Fretilin guerillas in 1976. In this interview he recalls half a lifetime of activism for Timor Leste.

(Photo: Former member for Frazer and Timor activist, Ken Fry with Brian Manning and Wes, sending messages of support to Fretilin guerillas just outside Darwin.)

Bulwai Country with Koa Windsong and Willie Brim

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:42:00 GMT

Koa Windsong and Willie Brim, an Aboriginal teacher talk about Aboriginal knowledge, culture, survival and the need to pass on the ages old wisdom to contemporary society. The audio is from Koa's latest DVD shot in 'Bulwai Country', which is located around Davies Creek, North Queensland near Cairns.

http://www.bushtucker.ws

length: 12:20 mins 128 kbps stereo 11.3 MB

NimFM News 2007-10-30 Tues

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:03:00 GMT

1.7MB 7m30s *Full NimFM AGM report* ...............*NimFM's 8th Birthday party details.*

NimFM News 2007-10-30 Tues TEXT

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:35:00 GMT

26 KB

*Full NimFM AGM report, including Office Bearers, & New Committee, + Finances including our income stream & expenses*..............................*NimFM's 8th Birthday party details.*

NimFM News 2007-10-29 Mon

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:48:00 GMT

3MB, 12 mins

*Robbie O'Gower's funeral details.* ..............................*NimFM's AGM reports 2 technical LEAPS FORWARD.* ...........................****Organiser, Paris Naday, talks about the DREAMS ON REELS Nimbin Independent Film Festival***.................................*Preschool Fete report * ....................... *Tornado in Dunoon!!! but it misses us.*

NimFM News 2007-10-23 Tues

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:28:00 GMT

2.3MB, 10 mins. (Sorry posting was late, due to technical difficulties with our internet, probably due to all the storms that have been happening. But better late than never.)

A big week in Nimbin this week... *NimFM's AGM*........*International Children's Day March*.......................... *Our Preschool's 25 year birthday Fete* .......................... *Nimbin Open Learning starts term 4* ................ * Nimbin Independent Film Festival starts.* .......................... *Play 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' starts out at Tuntable Community Hall.

# 108 14 months to go

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:27:00 GMT

The last 14 months with the Bush administration
[please note, explicit language in 'georgie boy']

http://www.wfmu.org/blogfiles
http://www.waxaudio.com
http://www.archive.org/details/AndrewHorabinGeorgieBoy
http://www.spoonbill.net.au

music excerpts: nina hagen, oh ye faithful trad, tania maria, titanic soundtrack, spoonbill

length: 29:35 min 128 kbps stereo 27 MB

Tim Winton - Pathways to a low carbon future

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:25:00 GMT

Tim Winton has built The Permaforest Trust as a not for profit education centre and demonstration farm near Barkers Vale in the Tweed Valley. He is well known as a speaker on Permaculture, Peak Oil and Post Carbon Transition.

recorded 2007-10-18 Byron Bay by Wolfi [ in difficult acoustic circumstances ]

length: 32:42 mins 64 kbps mono 14.9 MB

Lewis Walker Project

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:20:00 GMT

Interview with Aboriginal custodian Lewis Walker about a new video project. The significance of this seems gone unnoticed by the main-scream media. The video will be produced by Mark Jago, 'Spiritwind' and others in Nimbin as part of the local emerging film industry - stay tuned.

music: www.myspace.com /radicalson with "Black Stone" and "Wicked"

length: 20:11 mins 128 kbps stereo 18.2 MB

Latin Radical - Latin America / Asia Pacific Solidarity Forum

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 02:10:00 GMT

8.4Mb 96kbps mono 12:17mins

Roberto Jorquera reports on the Latin America Asia Pacific International Solidarity Forum, with speakers from all around the world, last October 11 - 14. A common thread was the fight against capitalism and imperialism. See the website for CLASS (Centre for Latin American Solidarity and Studies) and Greenleft Weekly: for written reports.

"Solidarity We came and met together from many different countries. We came because we are some of those who have to struggle.

Latin Radical - Radio initiatives

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:53:00 GMT

10.1MB 96kbs mono 14:50 mins
Roberto Jorquera talks about community radio in Venezuela, and a unique Australian radio podcast project - an English language Latin American solidarity internet radio hub called "Radio Venceremos" after the clandestine radio transmitter used by the FMLN guerillas of El Salvador during the guerilla war of the 1980s.

NimFM News 2007-10-22 Mon

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:04:00 GMT

2MB, 7m30s

* Death of Nimbin 'Parkie', ROBBIE.* .................................*Theft at Nightcap Forest Camp.* .................................*Greens MP, Ian Cohen, wins Nightcap raffle.

NimFM News 2007-10-19 Fri

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMT

2.3 MB, 10 mins (Hey HOORAY!!!!!!!!!! Sound is back).

*Happy birthday to Pam Pussycat.* ....................................*On the spot at the NIGHTCAP FOREST ACTION camp recreation & talking with old time radical ANDY FRAME.* ......................................*New laws for private logging*..........................................*Nimbin does well at Lismore Poetry Cup.

NimFM News 2007-10-19 Fri TEXT

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:35:00 GMT

20KB (Text only)

*Happy Birthday to Pam Pussycat.*............................*On the spot at the NIGHTCAP FOREST ACTION camp recreation.* ................................*Lismore Poetry Cup where Nimbinites do well.*

# 107 no new ideas

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:43:00 GMT

Capital punishment USA, last showdown, election campaign advice, 'no new idea' by Norel Pref, no renewal, my political reform, goddamn unions, 'Higher IQ' by Vale, Howard's rivers of racism, Nimbin pr news, Dubya learns to breathe [re-mixed], US and Russia old foes, What 'da live' by Propagandaklan

music excerpts: melbourne fringe 04, miles davies, jah wobble, transglobal underground
http://www.norelpref.com
http://www.blatantpropaganda.com

length: 28:07 mins 128 kbps stereo 26 MB

Deutsche Nachrichten Nimbin

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:41:00 GMT

Wolfi spricht vom Herzen, Galle und Leber, Deutsche Nachrichten Nimbin Perspektive. Wolfi gets it all off his chest - German language news rap Nimbin style

length: 7:50 mins 128 kbps stereo 7.2 MB

25 Years of the Nightcap forest protection

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:40:00 GMT

Interview with Marie and Di about the 1982 event on Mt. Nardi saving pristine wilderness and old growth rainforest from logging. The Nightcap area is near Nimbin and some oldtimers were gathering all this week for a celebration.
Further info at: http://www.nightcapforestfestival.com
music excerpts from Earth Reggae 'dub this'

length: 17 mins 128 kbps stereo 15.5 MB

Welcome to 'Friday Funk' [a sample]

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:37:00 GMT

Cynthia presents Afro American Soundtracks, before the 'disco era'.

The music has been licensed for use on this podcast for non-profit purposes.

'Friday Funk' is regularly aired Fridays 6.15 pm - 8 pm via nimfm.org

length: 30 mins 64 kbps mono 13.7 MB

Latin Radical - Julie Webb Pt.1. Terrorist Raids NZ

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:22:00 GMT

8.13 Mb 96kbps mono 11:50 mins
Julie Webb, correspondent for Narco News (http://narconews.com) and Scoop (http://scoop.co.nz) returns to New Zealand after 18 months in Mexico, to find herself caught up in a wave of 'anti-terrorist' police actions. NZ police used anti-terrorist legislation to round up and intidate hundreds of people even remotely involved in any kind of social activism. Environmentalists, Maori elders (indeed, whole communities), and peace activists were all targetted in the illegal police raids which were timed to coincide with a parliamentary vote to strengthen 'anti-terrorist' legislation.

Julie's reports can be read at: http://www.narconews.com/Issue47/article2843.html

and: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0506/S00046.htm

and also on the Greenleft Weekly website at: http://www.greenleft.org.au/2007/728/37745

Latin Radical - Julie Webb Pt.2. Terrorist Raids NZ

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:19:00 GMT

11.7 Mb. 96kbps. mono 17mins
Julie Webb, correspondent for Narco News (http://narconews.com) and Scoop (http://scoop.co.nz) returns to New Zealand after 18 months in Mexico, to find herself caught up in a wave of 'anti-terrorist' police actions. NZ police used anti-terrorist legislation to round up and intidate hundreds of people even remotely involved in any kind of social activism. Environmentalists, Maori elders (indeed, whole communities), and peace activists were all targetted in the illegal police raids which were timed to coincide with a parliamentary vote to strengthen 'anti-terrorist' legislation.

Julie's reports can be read at: http://www.narconews.com/Issue47/article2843.html

and: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0506/S00046.htm

and also on the Greenleft Weekly website at: http://www.greenleft.org.au/2007/728/37745

White House Meditates

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:44:00 GMT

Dalai Lama Dubya Dr. Rice study the Tibetan Book of the Dead

length: 2 mins 128 kbps stereo 1.85 MB

NimFM News 2007-10-15 Monday TEXT

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:41:00 GMT

33 KB (Sorry still no audio, just text tonite.)

*25 years ago Nimbin saved the forests. Celebrations in Nimbin begin for the NIGHTCAP FOREST ACTION ..................................... *Heidi's 50th. ...................... *Back-to-School Day.

# 106 Dark Media Matter

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:31:00 GMT

Cia Hypno Programmed Robot, J. F. Kennedy and Bushites today, Getting it off my chest, Kevin Andrews tries to be racist, Dark Media Matter, Nimbin Poster and Banner Art Exhibition, [1973 - 1994 with Arthur Pike], Slogans for consumer youth

music excerpts:
Chucho Valdes, Elf, Devour Ensemble, Femi Kute, Eye,
http://www.blatantpropaganda.com
http://www.aquarius.rainbowregion.com

length: 30 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

NimFM News 2007-10-09 Tues TEXT

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:58:00 GMT

22KB. Sorry still no audio, just text only.

*Giant hail storm just misses Nimbin; but Lismore cops the lot.

NimFM News 2007-10-08 Mon TEXT

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:50:00 GMT

24KB. Sorry no audio, we're still text only.

*Vandals break windows. ..............*Artist camp in Washpool National Park. .........*Local What's On for Mon 8 to Sun 14 Oct.

NimFM News 2007-10-02 Tues TEXT

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:29:00 GMT

*Nimbin's butcher, (who was previously butcher to the Queen) has died................ *Spring Arts Festival opens......... * Weave & Mend Festival report. ............. * Fire on Stoney Chute rd. ........*School holidays & what to do with the kids. ..... *Snakes & swooping magpies season starts.

# 105 Art Exhibition Nimbin 2007

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 02:48:00 GMT

Interview with David Hallet, co-ordinator of the School Of Arts in Nimbin. David describes the present exhibition, and also talks about the 103 year history of the 'Town Hall'.

length: 9:18 mins 128 kbps stereo 8.6 MB

Tim Anderson Part 1 - Timor Leste. Cuban Medical Brigades

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:56:00 GMT

6.25 Mb. 128kbps mono 6:38mins.

Tim Anderson returns from a two week visit to Timor Leste just after the inauguration of the new government. But before we begin discussion on the economic and political problems of the new East Timorese government, Tim describes the sterling work and achievements of the 300 strong Cuban medical brigade to Timor Leste, and the training of over 800 East Timorese students who will be replacing them over the next ten years.

Tim Anderson Part 2 - Timor Leste. Future of Petroleum Fund

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:47:00 GMT

9Mb 128kbps mono 9mins.

The economic ideology of the new East Timorese government raises some concern over the future of the East Timorese Petroleum fund, designed to 'future proof' Timor Leste's economy and avoid the trap of the 'Resource Curse'.

Tim Anderson Part 3 - Timor Leste and Australian Presence.

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:43:00 GMT

3.5 Mb 64kbps mono 7:36 mins

Past and recent events seem to indicate that for many Timorese, the Australians may have worn out their welcome. And the Howard government is still trying push Timor Leste towards more privatisation (especially of land) and neo liberal economic policies.

Tim Anderson Part 4 - Timore Leste. Was it a coup?

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:39:00 GMT

3Mb. 64kbps mono 6:18 minutes

Tim provides background on some of the key players in the destabilising events of May - July last year. Was it a test of Fretilin's commitment to the people? Or does the Howard government deserve a serve for an opportunistic intervention?

Tim Anderson Part 5 - Timor Leste. Xanana's Problems

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:32:00 GMT

6Mb 128kbps mono 6:33 mins.

Tim Anderson talks about the implications of new information about last year's coup plotters coming to light, and what it might mean to the future of the new Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao.

# 104 C [ruel] News

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 03:08:00 GMT

C-News, Police vs. Military, Art and the State, John Howard Best Vote, Goin' forward to Iran, Bring it ah er hm on, Twin Quagmires, Exclusive Brethren Lady Madonna, Night and Day with [not yet] Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, 'Don't tase me Bro' by Norel Pref

credits: 'Are You having Fun' by Yates and Lovett 2001, 'Snow Man out of Stars', Holiday in Baghdad' by Tijuana Cartel Band, 'The best Thing for You is Me', 'Night and Day' by Lisa and the Skylarks, [sdo sounds]

http://www.myspace.com/tijuanacartelband
http://www.norelpref.com

length: 26:13 mins 128 kbps stereo 24 MB

Latin Radical - Timor Leste's Petroleum fund

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:35:00 GMT

16Mb. 96kbps mono 21:42 mins.

Jennifer Drysdale at the Centre for Environmental Studies at the Australian National University spent 2 years in Timor Leste researching the governance of East Timor's hard won petroleum resources. Now, with the new Timorese Parliament taking control of the Petroleum Fund she talks with Nimbin Community Radio 2NimFm about the past and future prospects for East Timor's budding economy. The lineup of political parties that kept Fretilin out of government campaigned strongly on accusations that Fretilin was 'holding out' on the petroleum fund. Yet, the new parliament shows no signs of changing the Fretilin policy. Jennifer's PhD. research turns Australian media preconceptions on its head, indicating that the Fretilin policy was, in fact, what the people really wanted, and that Fretilin was actually responding to the popular will.

# 101 Oz Magazine

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:39:00 GMT

Its election time in Oz, horse flu, China, and more...some explicit language
Credits: 'Masquerade' Lisa Yates and Skylarks, excerpt of 'Change' by John Lee Hooker and Carlos Santana, 'Chechen Gorilla' and 'Back then' www.obeserecords.com www.myspace.com/duke007
Notes: Magazine style radio show from Australia with spoken word and music

length: 30 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

NimFM News 2007-09-25 Tues

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:47:00 GMT

14mins 3MB .... *Freaking Nimbin sets up.*............... *What happened at the Skate Park Forum?*. ................ *What's On Nimbin This Week?

NimFM News 2007-09-24 Mon

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:39:00 GMT

9min 2MB *Grand Finale of 'Golden Claw'.*... *Winners from the Nimbin Show* ... *Junior 15's Headers Soccer Team in Grand Final*

Demons Footy Show 2007-09-21

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:26:00 GMT

AFL with Tony & Frank

Locally our Demons AFL footy team is out, but Nimbin Headers Soccer team is in the grand final so our boys send there support.

Nationally it's finals time.

# 103 Rascism in Australia

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:47:00 GMT

Interview with Mick, lecturer [ retired ] of Aboriginal Studies at Southern Cross University Lismore

The Howard Government has recently wound the 'clock back' in its indigenous policies. Both major parties are in agreement of the recently introduced policies affecting indigenous Australians.
Many acts, actions, and media propaganda has been expended to open the gates for the rush of mostly mining interests to 'grab' land off the indigenous owners. Mick has worked many years on these issues, and has a great deal to tell.
music: 'Armageddon' by Radical Son
http://www.myspace.com/radcalson

length: 29:34 min 128 kbps stereo 27 MB

# 102 Howard's a loser

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:44:00 GMT

what's a vote worth, disorder mix, the news behind the music,
juntas for lunch with Graham, freedom live at the Civic ACT, carbon cutting with Graham, mass vaccine $$$ sale with Graham, reasons to vote cutups, howard's a loser

credits:
media cuts, 'titanic' excerpt, 'the news behind the music' and 'freedom live at the Civic ACT' by Luke Wilton "Revolution 03", embedded 'stalefish' labjacd, 'I'm a loser' by Joah Valley [wfmu.org]

length: 29:12 mins 128 kbps stereo 26.7 MB

Zweisprachig beschaedigte Nachrichten

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:22:00 GMT

'Bi-Lingually Challenged News'

German satire on the difficulties for Germans in Australia.

length: 1:28 mins 128 kbps 1.4 MB

Latin Radical - US grab for Bolivian Gas

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:32:00 GMT

18Mb 128kbps mono 20 minutes
Latin Radical interviews Stuart Munkton from the Latin American desk of Greenleft Weekly. The US Administration is manoevring to depose Bolivia's first indigenous President Evo Morales using similar tactics to the ones they used in the attempted coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002. Direct US intervention into Venezuelan politics was exposed by lawyer-writer Evea Golinger, who will be speaking at this years Latin America and Asia Pacific Forum on October 11-14, on her latest investigations into US designs on the government of Bolivia.

NimFM News 2007-09-20 Thurs

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:14:00 GMT

7m30s 1.7MB

***Cops raid Nimbin's SOUND LOUNGE***

NimFM News 2007-09-18 Tues

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:37:00 GMT

8mins 2MB SCOOP! ***Missing person RODERICK LANKTREE found alive & well in Nimbin. ***

NimFM News 2007-09-17 Mon

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:02:00 GMT

10 mins 2MB ***Nimbin Headers win GRAND FINAL! ... *Wicki's flying parrot wins Chalk4Peace. ... Nimbin's choir wins Eistedford.

Demons Footy Show 2007-09-14

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:53:00 GMT

43mins 10MB

with Tony & Frank

It's national AFL finals times, .... + it's finals in the Summerland AFL league too, (unfortunately without Nimbin.)

Latin Radical - Julie Webb on the new Mexican Revolution

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:41:00 GMT

18.6Mb 64kbps 40minutes 45 seconds
Julie Webb has just returned after 9 months in Mexico where she worked as a correspondent for Narco-News, and a human rights observer on remote Zapatista communities. In that time she saw sub-commandante Marcos in action, met other Zapatista leaders, and was active in fending off violent attempts by landowners to force Zapatista communities off their land and out of their homes. This was done using Zapatista tactics of non-violence. She observed the Zapatista movement supporting the 'other government' - an alternative movement aiming for a government in Mexico based on grass roots democracy and indigenous traditions - which is establishing itself all over Mexico. In the state of Oaxaca the 'Other Government' now ignores the State governor and runs much of the state from grass-roots community organisations. Julie is now in New Zealand and planning to return to Mexico soon.

Benny Zable in New York

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:50:00 GMT

33Mb. mono 64kbps 1hr 10minutes.
Benny Zable, Nimbin identity now in New York interviews Sherwood Martinelli, anti-nuclear and environmental activist. Sherwood ('Woody') has been running campaigns and legal actions against the environmental vandalism of US power companies for may years now, and is more well informed than most about their activities, their tactics, and how to counter them.

NimFM News 2007-09-11 Tues

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:24:00 GMT

6 mins, 1.4 MB *Funeral for Peter Knightingale. ... *Healthy platypus seen. ... *Nimbin Headers in soccer final tonite. ... *Museum gets a clean.

ALP Shadow Immigration Minister Tony Burke speaks to Nimbin

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:45:00 GMT

Shadow minister Tony Burke [ALP] came to the Nimbin Hotel to 'campaign', and support Justine Elliot, local member of Tweed Shire. BTW, she hardly spoke herself. Since I didn't get an exclusive interview for community radio - I just recorded his 'pitch'. Maybe he just doesn't care anyway - you'll be the judge.

length: 7:45 mins 128 kbps stereo 7.1 MB

9/11 White House Video Tape

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:25:00 GMT

feasturing: graham, martin, roy

length: 2:00 min 128 kbps stereo 1.85 MB

NimFM News 2007-09-10 Mon

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:48:00 GMT

8mins 4MB *Hot air balloon launch in Nimbin tomorrow, ...*New original play 'GOLDEN CLAW' premiers on Friday, ... New time for Nimbin Headers Soccer Team's final.

Demons Footy Show 2007-09-07

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:36:00 GMT

35mins 16MB

AFL with Tony (+ tips from Frank who has to be in Brissie tonite).

We have a summary of the Nimbin Demons last game, & their year, + prospects for the future. + it's finals time in the national AFL competition

Hemp Hours 2007-09-07

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:38:00 GMT

"Schadenfreude" about mock motorcades during APEC [Chaser] sets off Bob and guests for nimfm's 'baadest' show, milling thru all matters of injustice, abuse of power, and scandals of the week.

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 33 mins 32 kbps mono 21.1 MB

Playspace 2007-09-07

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:36:00 GMT

with Bob's local and APEC news muesli

music has been partially shortened [ed]

length: 59 mins 64 kbps mono 27 MB

# 100 The Great APE[C] Meeting

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 22:40:00 GMT

Global Ape [c] Conference Sydney

explicit language

credits: 1950 australian radio waves, femi kute, pleasure, ohm sweet ohm, space junk, falling down get up.org, mark jago youtube mashj 50

length: 15:46 mins 128 kbps stereo 14.4 MB

Hi Gauge Spiritual Enlightenment Video

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:27:00 GMT

produced by Heathen Jimmy and Martin

plays in WIN and Windows Media Player

length: 56 secs. 250 KB

X-Mas Toys Video

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:26:00 GMT

X-mas toys shopping video

produced by Heathen Jimmy and Martin

plays in WIN and Windows Media Player

length: 32 secs. 362 KB

Brendan from Sister Station 2 NCR visits Nim Fm

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:24:00 GMT

Brendan speaks about community radio 2 NCR Lismore

length: 5:41 mins 128 Kbps stereo 5.2 MB

Duke 007 on Nim Fm

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:22:00 GMT

interview with Hip Hop artist Duke Reid

http://www.myspace.com/duke007music

length: 9:09 mins 160 kbps stereo 10.4 MB

NimFM News 2007-09-04 Tues

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:28:00 GMT

8mins, 3.1MB *Nimbin's Graeme Dunstan's protesting to APEC, but unfortunately our live cross to him didn't happen. ... *Chalk4Peace details. ...*Nimbin's Show still happening.

NimFM News 2007-09-03 Mon

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:24:00 GMT

8 mins, 4.1 MB *Nimbin police in prang, *Into GRAND FINAL for Nimbin Headers Soccer team. * Family day for Nimbin Demons AFL last game. *Mayan calendar movie marathon at Sphinx Rock. *Rainbow Gathering at Washpool Nat Pk soon.

Demons Footy Show 2007-08-31

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:06:00 GMT

47mins 27 MB

Frank & Tony bring you all the local & national AFL news.

This week is the final game of the year for the Nimbin Demons.

# 99 Dubya's Mud

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:51:00 GMT

George surely has troubles...fighting mud

length: 1:18 mins 320 kbps stereo 3 MB

# 98 'Ill Logic of War'

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:46:00 GMT

Predicament of bad sex and bloodlust

credits: excerpts of dr strangelove, Australian vietnam-clips read by Jack Thompson, mark jago as gen mj rudy schwarzkopf www.youtube mashj 50, archive clips, various media -
music : miles davies, the quiet boys, deutsche luftwaffen marsch, victims of noah, space junk -

http://www.myspace.com/spacejunkrockersrock

length: 30 min 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-08-31

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:43:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with a few guests chewing through this weeks drugwar news and related topics

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 29:47 32 kbps mono 20.5 MB

Playspace 2007-08-31

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:38:00 GMT

hosted by Bob alone today - however talkback and guests arrive during the show

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 6:51 48 kbps mono 22.9 MB

Latin Radical - East Timor. James Dunn reviews the situation

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:55:00 GMT

5.2Mb. mono 64kbps 11:13 mins.

Jim Dunn, about to travel to Timor Leste as a consultant to the President of Timor Leste, Jose Ramos Horta, clears up some of the confusion there bout recent events.

NimFM News 2007-08-28 Tues

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:41:00 GMT

9mins 4MB *well known Nimbinite, Noel passes away. *Bush Bash coming to Nimbin. *Lunar eclipse tonite.

NimFM News 2007-08-27 Mon

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:12:00 GMT

(11 mins, 5MB) *Midwife crisis in Nimbin. *What's new at Mulgum House elderley residences. *Nimbin Demons AFL footy team's last match & celebration coming up on Saturday.

NimFM News 2007-08-27 Mon, full interview with Dr Oscar re midwife crisis

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:26:00 GMT

(10 mins , 4.5MB) *Dr Oscar explains why Nimbin may no longer have its midwife, Gillian Delaley.

Demons Footy Show 2007-08-24

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:46:00 GMT

(57 mins, 26MegaBytes)

Frank & Tony are back to give you all the AFL goss re Nimbin & the world.

PS The end of the home & away games for the Summerland League are coming up, & Nimbin Demons will be celebrating with a special family day for their final game, which fortunately is at home. So everyone from Nimbin & afar are invited to turn up!

# 97 China and other crap...

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:08:00 GMT

Questions - Huge Toy [Norel Pref] - CPHS - Chinese Audio Toxins -Rare Toy Collector - Bitch To Telemarketer [Panika] - Chinese Sub Prime Economy - Corporation Exploitation [Bo Kaan] - Rudy on Chemtrails [Mark Jago] - Halliburton Ghan Experience

credits:
http://www.norelpref.com
http://www.paynestrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/praguepanika
http://www.bokaan.com
mark jago youtube: mashj50, graham, eddie palmeri 'don't stop that train'

length: 30 min 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-08-24

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:05:00 GMT

Drug Law Reform Show hosted by Bob with guests

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 31 mins 32 kbps mono 20.8 MB

Playspace 2007-08-24

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:02:00 GMT

Breakfast with Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 43:53 mins 64 kbps mono 20 MB

NimFM News 2007-08-21

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:22:00 GMT

11mins, 5MB. *Big storm in Nimbin, ... * Jamie's Dad's died, ... *Nimbin Chamber of Commerce still lives, ... *Nimbin's Graeme Dunstan's down in Sydney planning an APEC protest.

Latin Radical - Venezuela moves ahead

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:42:00 GMT

7.74Mb. mono 64kbps 17 mins August 19 2007

Stuart Monkton of the Greenleft Weekly comments on the sweeping reforms proposed for Venezuela's social system, announced last week by President Hugo Chavez. While the reforms will establish Venezuela as one of the most visionary nations of the 21st Century, with power devolving away from the Central state to grass roots organisations, the capitalist establishment has reacted with shock and horror, as reflected in the mainstream media's view of President Chavez.

Latin Radical - East Timor Update: Helen Hill

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:49:00 GMT

4.4Mb mono 128kbps 13mins
Helen Hill analyses the payout against Fretilin in East Timor's post election crisis. It's not as simple as the Australian media makes it appear. Academic Helen steps back from the more turgid debates and takes a considered and well informed opinion about what's going on.

NimFM News 2007-08-20 Mon

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:46:00 GMT

8 mins 3.6MB *Police use capsicum spray on woman. .... *Police raid Nimbin Museum. ... ***Death of well-known Nimbinite, Hippy, aka Kim Harrington, aka The Mushroom Man. ... *Nimbin's Men's Headers Soccer Team makes finals. + .....

Another Sup from the Poetry Cup

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:15:00 GMT

2.6MB mono 64kbps 5:34 mins

Highlights from the Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup including a stunning talking blues satire about George Bush and John Howard's anti-terrorism legislation.

# 96 Sub-Priming the Future

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:08:00 GMT

A roller coaster ride on the global debt shift

credits: Graham, Francisco, M. Jago on flouride, Jennifer on real estate
music: sdo archive
background info: scarcity financing, monetary debt systems

length: 29:55 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-08-17

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:05:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and guests

music has been shortened [ed]
length: 1 hr 26 mins 48 kbps mono 29.6 MB

Playspace 2007-08-17

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:03:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack

music has been been shortened [ed]
length: 54:10 mins 64 kbps mono 24.8 MB

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-08-16

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

hosted by Jago and Jennifer
The last load with plenty of phone ring-ins, it does all come out in the wash

music has been shortened [ed]
length: 1 hr 21 mins 64 kbps mono 37 MB

Benny Zable from NY - with Woody Martinelli

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:47:00 GMT

32Mb 70 mins 64kbps mono Benny speaks with environmental activist Sherwood Martinelli on the tactics 'Woody' has used in his long, ongoing struggle against the corporate power utilities. The dangers of privatising the public utility of power, the nuclear industry and its absurdities, and ways and means of fighting the corporate state and its contradictions.

Benny Zable Meets Pete Seeger

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:46:00 GMT

30Mb. mono 128kbps.
Benny Zable hails Nimbin from New York where he has just been to an overflowing, charisma packed concert starring Pete Seeger and the Walkabout clearwater concert. Benny has this to say:

When your presenters play the Pete Seeger concert get them to sign the
petition Pete Seeger for Nobel Prize
Some good news story.

On Thursday I attended at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, the Peace Boat's 3rd
Annual People Building Peace Concert: A Celebration of Initiatives for a
Nuclear-Free World In Remembrance of Nagasaki Day.
<http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/227847/>

I hung my dove and dolphin flags above the stage and the peace sign flag
bottom right hand side of stage. I put on my costume and mask and performed
around the plaza in my usual way. Towards the end of the rally/concert, I
danced with the flags.
It was a great day. Felicity Hill and Senator Joe Valentines daughter were
there.
Pamela Timmins who filmed me at Indian Point, helped me set up a display on
the curbside that attracted Pete Seegers attention. To my delight he
responded to my request to be photographed and filmed with him. I was
introduced to Phil Sauer's at the Peace Film Festival by Pam who turns out
to know John Seed. Phil Sauers is a main player in the water not bombs
campaign that was also inspired by Pete Seeger. This is his website:
<http://www.wwrf.org/>
Anyway he introduced me to the Pete Seeger appreciation page for you to
check out and get inspired. <http://www.peteseeger.net >
There is also a petition to nominate Pete Seeger for the 2008 Nobel Peace
Prize at:

<http://www.petitionthem.com/default.asp?sect=detail&pet=3774 >

Please sign and post around.

Yours Benny Zable

Latin Radical - East Timor 's Constitutional Crisis

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:29:00 GMT

5.65 Mb. mono 64kbps 12:20 mins.
Interview with two Australian academics who have very different views on Timor Leste's constitutional crisis. Professor Damien Kingsbury has been very critical of the role of the Fretilin party and its General Secretary Mari Alkatiri. But Bob Boughton of the University of New England spent six months there observing the Presidential elections, and he has a different view. Meanwhile, interviews with Jim Dunn (who has just been asked to return as an advisor to President Jose Ramos Horta) and East Timorese leaders, are pending. Watch this space. Did Jose Ramos Horta make a wise decision in appointing Xanana Gusmao the Prime Minister? Australian mainstream media has its knickers in a knot over this one, but it is no joke for the Timorese people.

NimFM News 2007-8-14 Tues

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:05:00 GMT

8mins 24 secs 3.9MB

*Street traders turfed out by new police sergeant. ... *Nimbin Magazine now free. ... +

NimFM News 2007-08-13 Mon

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:10:00 GMT

7 mins 3.2MB *Fires, ... *new Nimbin AQUARIUS VILLAGE organizer Bree Calinan speaks about it. ... *Local soccer results

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-08-09

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:34:00 GMT

with Jago and Jennifer - no commentary needed, just listen...
music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 10 mins 32 kbps mono 16.2MB

Hemp Hours 2007-08-10

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:57:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with guests Gerald, Michael and special guest Graham Dunstan for APEC Sydney

music has shortened [ed]

lengh: 1 hr 27 mins 32 kbps mono 19.7 MB

Play Space 2007-08-10

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:56:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack featuring news and current affair commentaries

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 18 mins 32 kbps mono 17.8 MB

# 95 Jago, Jesters, Dumbly...

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 01:02:00 GMT

Political Cultural Comedy
Explicit language ! - Safe hour re-broadcast !

Rudy Bird Flu Master - All Ye Come To Vote - Share Accom - Dead Punk - Jago Talks - Rudy on Mandhu Habib - Lesbian Cowboy

credits:
Mark Jago [you tube: mashj50], Tug Dumbly, Snake Oil, Daddy Cool Tanya Ben, 'Lesbian Cowboy' is under video production scripted by Graham and produced by Roy

length: 30 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Nimbin Poetry Cup 2007

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:58:00 GMT

hosted by Gail during her morning program 'Absolutely Fabulous'

explicit language !

music had been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 1 min 32 kbps mono 14.1 MB

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-08-02

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:51:00 GMT

hosted by Jago and Jennifer, bitchin' on...

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 2:15 mins 32 kbps mono 14.2 MB

Omega's Free Press Media - Aug. 4 2007

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 01:03:00 GMT

34Mb. Stereo 96kbps 49 mins.
Omega's fossil-fuelled fury at the exploitation of ordinary people by the ossified rulers of our planet. And a short sup from the poetry cup - Daniel Pearson live, from the first round of heats at the Oasis Cafe. Young hip-hop talent to watch.

NimFM News 2007-08-07 Tues

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:23:00 GMT

11mins 5MB

*Skate Park action planned. ...*Wolfgang from NimFM has a bad accident. ...*Local fires. ... +more

# 94 News and Nuisances

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 23:03:00 GMT

news media collages
al-kei-duh in iraq
oldies, anecdotes, nuisances...

credits: http://www.norelpref.com
dj sprouts mix [nimfm], Omar Faruk and Michael Askill, jennifer and jago, hempadoxical, monty python, Sir Bono

length: 29:58 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

NimFM News 2007-08-06 Mon

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:22:00 GMT

10mins 2.3MB

***WORLD POETRY CUP SPECIAL. ...with. sound bytes of organiser Gail announcing the Finalists, then Winner, then meet the Judges. ... + *Local footy results. ...*What's on this week?

Demons Footy Show 2007-08-03

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:49:00 GMT

15m 26s 3.5MB

Only a short one tonite. What's happened to all the boys? Frank's been left holding the baby.

Hemp Hours 2007-08-03

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:44:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with the usual guests

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 22 mins 32 kbps mono 18.6 MB

Playspace 2007-08-03

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 05:35:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 11 mins 64 kbps mono 32.5 MB

Latin Radical - East Timor and Australian media bias

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 01:28:00 GMT

10.784Mb. 128kbps mono 10:04 mins.
Jose Texeira, Parliamentarian for the East Timorese Fretilin party recently issued a press release claiming Australian media bias, after an anti-Howard demonstration in Timor Leste. Australian newspaper reports described the demonstrators as a 'Fretilin mob'. Jose talks with community radio 2NimFM about a long history of anti-Fretilin bias by the Australian media, calling on his own experiences as long ago as 2005.
Phone interview from Dili.

Latin Radical - East Timor's election crisis

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 21:33:00 GMT

3.85Mb. mono 128kbps 4:12 mins
NimFM talks with Fretilin representative Paolo Malik about the constitutional standoff in East Timor's post election environment. Fretilin has received the largest vote of any party, but all the other parties have combined to ensure that is does not have a parliamentary majority. East Timor's constitution (like that of European countries, like Portugal) allows that the party with the highest number of votes can chose the Prime Minister with the endorsement of the President, but the anti-Fretilin Alliance claims that they should chose the next PM. Meanwhile President Jose Ramos Horta refuses to commit, although it is well known that he favours the Alliance candidate.
NimFM then gets the views of expert East Timor observer Jim Dunn, who knows the actors in this drama.
[Note:Since these interviews, the Alliance has threatened to block the budget, if PM Ramos Horta approves the appointment of the Fretilin Prime Ministerial candidate.]

Latin Radical - Jim Dunn; Timor Leste's flawed "Truth and Friendship Commission"

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:23:00 GMT

3.8 Mb 128 kbps 4:07 mins
Jim Dunn, human rights observer and columnist, talks to 2NimFM about the UN's decision to boycot the "Truth and Friendship Commission", set up to 'investigate' the responsibility of high ranking Indonesian military personnel for the mayhem that followed the 1999 East Timorese vote for independence from Indonesia, at the hands of Indonesian controlled 'militias'. Unfortunately, the condition that those called before it be granted impunity from prosecution has made it appear in the eyes of many - including the UN - as a mockery of natural justice.

NimFM News 2007-07-31 Tuesday

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:08:00 GMT

7m35s 1.7MB

*World Poetry Cup nears. ... *Hemp Party returns.... + more

Latin Radical - Venezuela Onwards! Stuart Monkton reports

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:39:00 GMT

10 Mb. 11mins.
Stuart Monkton of Greenleft Weekly talks about the aftereffects of the denial of licence renewal of RCTV; Venezuela's biggest Television media conglomerate. He explains why the Anglophone mainstream media interpretation of this as 'censorship' is disingenuous (if not downright dishonest) - and how the refusal to disallow the license renewal to the commercial channel advantages public radio by freeing up formerly privately monopolised bandwidth.

Stuart also explains some of the astounding spinoff of Venezuela's socialisation program. Health programs which will put Venezuela light years ahead of the US health system, and an investment in the future with 18 new Universities. Venezuela is aiming to become less dependent on imports and using its resources to become a skill based autonomous producer of goods and technologies that will empower the Third World to use its own resources to break away from US hegemony.

NimFM News 2007-07-30 Mon

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:02:00 GMT

11mins 2.5MB

*NimFM presenter in motor accident, ...*The Changing Face of Nimbin,,,'FunFruits' is back, 'Nimbin Gourmet' is gone. ...*Sign of support for MP's son. ...*Fires. ... *Darcy's Do. ... *Local footy, AFL & Soccer.

Demons Footy Show 2007-07-27

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:51:00 GMT

40 mins 9.3MB

AFL with the ever reliable Frank.

# 93 A Dose of Counter Culture

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:39:00 GMT

sexual references

A Politician's Way of Life - New Nuremberg - Bronwyn Bishop adopts 300 kids - Bedtime story - Aids prevention - Flying Cars - Winning that Nim Fm Pizza - Musharef's SIM Card - Dear Attorney General - Bull Talk

credits: A Politician's Way of Life' written by Graham, performed by Archibold, also by Roy produced as a video clip available soon music excerpt Vivaldi, Jago and Jennifer, Bob, Jack, Michael, Francisco, sdo archive

length: 30 mins 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-07-27

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:38:00 GMT

- not just drug war issues...
hosted by Bob with guests, visitors, and phone-talkback

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 24 mins 56 kbps mono 33.5 MB

Playspace 2007-07-27

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:35:00 GMT

hosted by the trusted Friday breakfast duo Bob and the naked Hippy Jack

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 7 mins 56 kbps mono 27.1 MB

Nothing Sacred - Christine reads Poetry (11-04-07)

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:45:00 GMT

10Mb. 32 kbps 14mins 18 secs.
Christine reads poetry in her own inimitable style. Baudelaire, Anna Sweir, Wes McGee, Cynthia Fuller, a reading of her own Circus Dreams, Cameron Fuller, Leopold Siddha Sangan, George Baker and Canadian Margaret Attwood all star in Cristine's wide ranging poetic experience.

Sub Cdte. Marcos and a Political Parable for Children - Latin Radical

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:03:00 GMT

96Kbps mp3 (14.2MB) Stereo 00:20:48 mins.

(Spanish Language version
- work on English language voice-over is under way).

(The narration sounds good, even if you don't understand Spanish!)

Sub Commandante Marcos banters with a crowd of enthralled children as he tells a political parable based around the story of a farting rock that travels the world with the help of the children of the Zapatista Autonomous School.A delightful sideline to the 6th Zapatista 'InterGalactica' Congress, with international guests and visitors from all over the world in consultation with representatives from peasant communities in the Zapatista 'Liberated Zones' in Chiapas, in southern Mexico.
Community Radio Station 2NimFM has the good fortune to be in touch with Julie Webb. Julie is an independent freelance journalist who has been sending sound files including these exclusive sessions with the Zapatista leader, Sub-Commandante Marcos, to 2NimFM via the internet within hours of them taking place.
This particular session is a gem. Marcos is famous in Mexico for his political fables, parables and allegories that are influenced by the decades he spent as a guerilla living clandestinely with the peasant communities of the Lacandon jungles of Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border.

[Perhaps his most famous creation is Durito - . Durito (which is also Spanish for "tough little guy") is a dung beatle, versed in Hegelian philosophy, who Marcos caught stealing his tobacco one day. Durito gives Marcos lots of advice on Mexican and International politics, although Durito occasionally becomes impassioned and Quixotically rides out to be a champion for social justice on a tame tortoise called 'Pegasus'. The tales of Durito can be found at http://www.actlab.utexas.edu/~zapatistas/sim.html]

Enjoy

Steve Bishopric - The Shoalwater Files

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:49:00 GMT

7Mb 32Kbps 30 mins
Steve Bishopric speaks with an intro by aboriginal poets and hip-hop artists (Indigenous People). After an introductory description of the beauty and the sacred nature of the land now purloined by the military Steve exposes the bullying, high handed behaviour of the military, the 'dirty tricks' employed by the military Public Relations flacks, and answers questions from the audience. (Outro "Land Mine Harry" by Combat Wombat.)

Nothing Sacred - Christine reads Poetry (02-05-07)

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:24:00 GMT

25Mb. 96kbps 36 mins

Christine Strelan reads modern and local poets from a wide range of styles. This week features local Lismore poetess Tanya Delys Mandorla.

Sub-Commandante Marcos and a Yacqui Way of Knowlege

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:48:00 GMT

10.2Mb 96kbps 15 mins Stereo
Australian independent journalist Julie Webb was present at the Zapatista Congress at Oventic this weekend, and captured a moving speech by the nominal leader of the Zapatista movement, 'Sub Commandante' Marcos (or 'el Sup'' as he is affectionately known) and sent the sound file through cyberspace to Community Radio 2NimFM for immediate broadcast and podcast.
In his speech El 'Sup' addresses the struggle of the Yaqui Indians, in the Northeast of Mexico. While most 'Westerners' have only heard of the Yaqui Indians through the writings of Carlos Castaneda, describing his experiences with a Yaqui Shaman ("Don Juan - a Yaqui Way of Knowledge") Marcos describes the historical struggles of the Yaqui Indians, not only spiritually, but historically - for cultural survival, and at this time, their struggle for land and even more importantly, water.
(In Spanish, but watch this spot - English voiceover is on the way!)

NimFM News 2007-07-24 Tuesday

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:22:00 GMT

13m23s 3MB

*ABC comes to town, ...*Nimbin's Open Learning starts tomorrow. ...*The controversial weekend of soccer. + *Billen Cliffs news inc. interview with AJITA, formerly of a Swiss circus, who is running a Kids workshop.

NimFM News 2007-7-23 Monday

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:16:00 GMT

6m38s, 1.5MB

*Broken window, ... *Changing face of Nimbin, part ?... the CTC.

Demons Footy Show 2007-07-20

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:53:00 GMT

44 mins, 10MB

Frank & John (for Tony) bring you all the AFL news, both local & national.

Tonite they have Shane & Brendo as special guests.

Ratbag Radio meets ScanDotOrg and Latin Radical

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:14:00 GMT

10.3Mb. 32kbps 43mins 12 secs.
What do Sam Watson and Emiliano Zapata have in common? Why is Cyberspace like an English country garden? These questions are Scanned, the 'T's crossed, 'I's Dotted, and the answers Organised into a coherent vision of what today's society would be if it could only follow the inspirational example of Nimbin and its community radio station. - At least, that is the view of Dave Riley from Ratbag Radio, LeftCast, VenSol, and other podcast networks, who drops in to the 2NimFM studios with son Keir, and chats with Martin and Warwick. We get an insight into what true aboriginal activism is, and the younger generation's vision of the Internet. We heard the first part of this program two weeks back. Now hear the full package.

# 92 Everyone Cries Wolf

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:16:00 GMT

Electoral Troubles ? Just Say Terrorism !

Sic Keidas
Ugly Trolls
Gumtree with Terrorism Games
General Major Rudy Schwarzkopf
George King of the Apes
Terrorists Stakes
Look Out !
Policy for the Dark Ages
Miraculous Activist
Australian Media Salad
Nimbin Cinema

credits: Excerpts of Three Billy Goats Gruff - contributed by Perry Amberson at wfmu.org, Spoonbill, Wax Audio, Combat Wombat, excerpts of Australian Radio Waves 1930s - 1950s, Mark Jago, Mark R, excerpt of babbleonradio.org episode 25
http://www.babbleonradio.org

Hemp Hours 2007-07-29

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:53:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with guests

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 13 mins 56 kbps mono 29.2 MB

Playspace 2007-07-20

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:52:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 17 mins 56 kbps mono 31.1 MB

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-07-19

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:49:00 GMT

hosted by Jago and Jennifer

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 59:08 mins 56 kbps mono 23.6 MB

Dr. Helen Caldicott at Shoalwater - Parts 1, 2, and 3 (including questions)

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:08:00 GMT

42Mb mono 128Kbps 43mins. 37seconds
The full compilation of Dr. Helen Caldicott's speeches at the Shoalwater Peace convergence last month. Helen speaks eleoquently and with authority on the Global Nuclear Age and the US Military Industrian complex, then talks about the shocking number of nuclear warheads on Trident submarines. She then moves on to warn of the horrors of depleted uranium, health issues, cancers and the partiuclar vulnerability of children to nuclear waste. She comes up with the facts about nuclear wasted dumps, reprossing, uranium enrichment, and the global nuclear energy partnership.
Includes ambient sounds of chanting and drumming protesters and an awesome Rasta Rap fading Helen out at the end of the question and answer session.

NimFM News 2007-07-17 Tues

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:10:00 GMT

15 mins, 3.4 MB

*Do we want a Chamber of Commerce? ... *Eco-warrior Graeme Dunstan's next campaign. ... *How to go solar in Nimbin. ... *Band 'Witness' is coming to town with a new CD. ... *More police for Nimbin. ... *Drugs in North NSW.

NimFM News 2007-07-16 Tuesday

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:03:00 GMT

8 mins, 1.9MB

*Nimbin businesses up 4 sale. ... *Local AFL & Soccer scores, + extra Nimbin AFL team next year, + ground improvements.

Demons Footy Show 2007-7-13

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:38:00 GMT

39 mins, 9MB

Frank & Tony bring you all the AFL news both local & national.

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-07-12

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:53:00 GMT

hosted by Jago and Jennifer
music has been shortened [ed]
length: 1 hr 11 mins 32 kbps mono 16 MB

# 91 War and Voices of Dissent

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:13:00 GMT

Voices from the anti military protest
Bomb Iraq
Ciao John Howard
Saturday in Nimbin
Carbon Cutting
Tri - polarism
Media salad

credits: Adrienne with protest recordings, Daddy Cool, Manfredo Fest
http://http://www.myspace.com/labjacd

length: 30 min 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-07-13

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:06:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with Michael
music has been shortened [ed]
length: 1 hr 26 mins 32 kbps 19.6 MB

Playspace 2007-07-13

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:25:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack
music has been shortened [ed]
length: 57:17 min 64 kbps mono 26.3 MB

Qld. Murris, Sam Watson, and Dave Reilly - SDO meets Ratbag Radio

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:30:00 GMT

9.25 Mb. 64kbps 20 mins 13 secs.
Dave Riley from Ratbag Radio, LeftCast, VenSol, and other podcast networks drops in to the 2NimFM studios and chats with Martin. The media grid is sizzling with news of Johnny Howard's massive interventions into Aboriginal communities. Dave is plugged in to the Murri Queensland Aboriginal experience. This experience puts Little Johnny's exercise into perspective. Just another nasty display of defensive white muscle. The Hurley case gets kneed where it deserves to collect a kneeing, and we learn why Sam Watson deserves to be heard ahead of some other aboriginals. Maybe Uluru should be closed to tourists?

NimFM News 2007-7-10 Tuesday

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

13mins 3MB

*Interview with a local busted for pot. ... *Crusading anti-marijuana law Peter Till, a.k.a. Rock talks about his continuing campaign. ... *Our publican tells how the new anti-smoking laws are affecting our pub.

NimFM News 2007-7-9 Monday

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:49:00 GMT

7m 20s 1.8MB

*how the NimFM benefit Karaoke night went. ... *the big media beats up on Nimbin. ... *Nimbin v Lismore results in the local AFL. ...+ more

# 90 War and Rascism for Empire

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:05:00 GMT

Surrender Dick
Veteran at Shoal Water Bay Protest
Unauthorized Biography of Bin Laden w. Graham
Munkimuk on Gobalism and Race
Howard's 'Race Card' for the election
Racist Radio and Government [2006]
Wicked by Radical Son
Abuses of Mining Companies
Racist Western Australia
Black Baptism by Radical Son

credits:
http://www.myspace.com/munkimuk, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=39477903, Elvis Presley, Adrienne, Bundjulung soundtrack, sdo 'sound box'

length: 30 min 128 kbps stereo 27.4 MB

Shoalwater - Teri from Hawaii speaks

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 02:11:00 GMT

5.5 Mb 5mins 45 secs mono 128 kbps

Terri Keko'olani from Hawaii speaks at the Peace Convergence protesting the Shoalwater joint US Australian military exercises. Terri describes similar unwelcome military interventions in her home of Hawaii, what it means, and how the people resist. An inspiring message of solidarity.

Gareth Smith on War Games - Adrienne's Way 02-07-07

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 01:54:00 GMT

5Mb 22 mins 32kbps

Adrienne interviews Peace activist Gareth Smith who talks with authority and experience on the dangers of increasing militarisation and war games in Australia.

Latin Radical - Jim McIlroy on Venezuela. July 8 07

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:31:00 GMT

5.2Mb. 23 mins 32 kbps

Jim McIlroy is touring Australia speaking of his experiences of the year he spent in Venezuela with his partner Coral Winter. He talks with Warwick Fry of community radio 2Nim FM of the grass roots basis of President Hugo Chavez 'socialism for the 21st century', based on visits to community organisations, workers organisations, hundreds of thousands of cooperatives and 'misiones', and of course, community radio and other media.

Demons Footy Show 2007-7-6

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 03:42:00 GMT

51mins 12MB

All the local & national AFL. ... Tonight Nimbin v Byron report.

Hemp Hours 2007-07-06

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 03:21:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with Gerald, Michael, and guests, Shoal Water report and more...

length: 1 hr 33 min 16 kbps mono 10.6 MB

Life in the Sandpit 2007-07-06

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 03:19:00 GMT

hosted by Bob - News, Shoal Water reports
music has been shortened [ed]
length: 50:20 min 64 kbps mono 23 MB

Shoalwater - Dr. Helen Caldicott speaks out

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:49:00 GMT

4.4Mb. mono 128kbps 4mins 40 seconds

Dr. Helen Caldicott addresses the Peace Convergence rally at Shoalwater Bay, where Australians protest the joint military exercises of over 20,000 US troops on pristine environmentally sensitive national parklands and the Great Barrier Reef.

NimFM News 2007-7-2 Tuesday

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:34:00 GMT

9mins 2MB

*3 stolen cars & update on Smolder's. ... *what's happening at the back of the Museum. ...

NimFM News 2007-7-2 Monday

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:10:00 GMT

11mins 30s 2.7MB

*Kath Smith turns 50, & Rainbow Power's 20 ... *new PRODUCE MARKET in Nimbin ... & Nimbin Demons v Byron B.

Demons Footy Show 2007-6-29

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 08:33:00 GMT

51mins 12MB

Tony & Frank bring you all the local & national AFL news

Nimbin Demons played Casino last week & our Frank made it into the best players. Frank says 'hello' to the other great Frank of the side (Frank Reid)

SDO # 89 A Time Of War

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 03:20:00 GMT

Explicit language !

John Howard's War
Detention Without Trial
Kat reports from Shoal Bay
FUCK, an essay

credits:
http://www.combatwombat.com.au
'Hempadoxical' by Neil, P. Garret, Michael Franti, DJ Sprouts, 'Warmonger Man', 'Camp Delta' by Intergalactic Blues Mafia, 'nice work if you can get it' by Skylarks, FUCK [anonymous], Jago and Jennifer from 'The Dirty Laundry Show', you tube: mashj50

Independence Day Special

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 03:18:00 GMT

PADD Report [ J. Hirsch ]
Collages

embeddings:
melbourne fringe 04, Chaser, Beatles 'It won't be long'

length: 12:00 min 128 kbps stereo 10.9 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-06-29

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with Gerald, Michael, N-Dee and phone talkback listeners.

length: 1 hr 18:26 min 32 kbps mono 17.9 MB

Playspace 2007-06-29

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 01:57:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack -

talking about Australian bigotry and racism with the government's sudden "emergency declaration" on the conditions of Aboriginals, "save the children", computer criminals vs.computer detectives, hackers, zombie platforms, bots, and slaves, broadband surveillance, memory allocations, "agri - tainment" in rural Australia, possible APEC fashions, Melbourne's Boot Art for overseas tourists, paper shredding bonfires in Canberra "Nana Cooee", wayward priestly behaviour of Brother Timothy, "we are losing our religion!!!", astroverts, the great wise whale, Russia's claims to the North Pole, $ 54 million suit sued, Byron Bay's Day of independence from America...

music has been shortened [ed]
length: 1 hr 30 min 48 kbps mono 30.9 MB

The Dirty Laundry Show 2007-06-28

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 01:53:00 GMT

hosted by Jago and Jennifer with guest radio-tutor Troy

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr, 4:54 min 32 kbps mono 14.8 MB

The Well - Interview with Vincent Forrester, Mutijulu Elder - Federal Intervention

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:56:00 GMT

9.8Mb. 10 mins. 128kbps mono
Lynne interviews Vincent Forrester, an elder of Mutitjulu Community at the base of Uluru. He talks about the events of the last week being a Trojan horse designed to take landrights back from aboriginals in the Territory, where racist policies preclude aborigines from employment and the right to manage their own affairs.

NimFM News 2007-6-26 Tues

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:26:00 GMT

17mins 8MB

* Smolder's car's been stolen *the latest on Peter Till's (aka Rock) civil disobedience against the marijuana laws *Rainbow Power Co's 20 years old.

+ live cross mid-news to Gail & Omega from our PEACE CONVERGENCE team who are back from fighting the good fight up at Shoalwater Bay.

NimFM News 2007-6-25 Monday

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:22:00 GMT

11min 40 5.33MB

* Nimbin CTC's brave new world (interview with CTC's Ross by Martin) * Ian's car problems, *Local footy: in the soccer Dr Oscar stitches up Brad. * & hello to my brother & family in podcast land.

SDO # 88 Broadband, Bigotry, and Boats

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:55:00 GMT

featuring Graham

credits: Sounds by Chucho Valdes, Micro Jazz Operating System

length: 29:53 min 128 kbps stereo 27.3 MB

Hemp Hours 2007-06-22

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:53:00 GMT

hosted by Bob with Gerald, Michael, N-Dee

length: 1 hr 20 min 64 kbps mono 36.6 MB

Demons Footy Show

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:15:00 GMT

49min 23MB

Frank & Tony bring you local & national AFL

Omega on Shoal Water Bay Talisman Sabre 07

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:29:00 GMT

Omega speaks to Bob and Jack from the protest via talkback.

recorded Friday, 22nd June 07 at Nim Fm studios.

length: 5:30 min 128 kbps mono 5.1 MB

Playspace 2007-06-22

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:26:00 GMT

hosted by Bob and the Naked Hippy Jack

music has been shortened [ed]

length: 1 hr 18 min 64 kbps mono 35.8 MB