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Tag: politics

From bushfires to community power – a radio conversation on 94.7 The Pulse

24 January 2026 Mik Aidt Local Geelong matters Leave a comment

Rob Cameron interviews Mik Aidt about the recent bushfires and the new Voices of Corio community independent initiative.

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Australian cowardice at the highest level

15 January 2026 Mik Aidt Commentary

Open letter to the entitled political class in Australia, who have perfected the art of delay, deflection and quiet surrender.

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Fighting Australia’s carbon bomb – choosing courage over cowardice

5 November 2025 Mik Aidt Australian matters, Local Geelong matters

Our guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 571 is environmental lawyer Adam Beeson from the Australian Conservation Foundation

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THE CLIMATE REVOLUTION: Revolutionary politics rooted in service to life on Earth

13 August 2025 Mik Aidt Australian matters, Local Geelong matters, Recommendation, World affairs One comment

The tenth episode of The Climate Revolution podcast series features the British sustainability strategist Joseph Gelfer.

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Time to wake up: How fossil fuel money captured democracy and blocked climate action

22 July 2025 Mik Aidt Educational, World affairs

US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse warns about the dangers the hidden power of dark money in politics.

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You, me & democracy: a vote for bullying or for kindness

30 April 2025 Mik Aidt Australian matters, Local Geelong matters

Our guests in The Sustainable Hour no 546 are Sue Barrett and Peter Vadiveloo – standing strong against rising political intimidation and misinformation.

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How to vote card Corangamite and Corio – 2025 federal election climate guide

26 April 2025 Mik Aidt Local Geelong matters 2 comments

Voting with climate in mind? Here’s how to put climate first in the 2025 federal election.

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Play your part and vote the difference

23 April 2025 Mik Aidt Australian matters, Local Geelong matters

Our guests in The Sustainable Hour no. 545 are Eddie Kowalski from Online Citizens’ Assembly, and John De Lorenzo, independent candidate for Corio.

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Community Independent calls out ‘bike path stunt’ in Corangamite campaign

22 April 2025 Mik Aidt Local Geelong matters

Community Independent candidate urges voters not to be misled by “classic pre-election media stunt.”

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Turn your fence into a climate action message board

18 April 2025 Mik Aidt Commentary

What if your front fence could speak up for the future? With a simple, weatherproof poster, it can.

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