City Limits

Kevin gives us the weekly roundup of news from the industrial action up north to the inaction of the Minister for the Environment. Jack and Shane take us through the upcoming events and ongoing developments in public housing.

Kevin brings us the news roundup with his usual appreciation of the contradictions in the system -- from birthday parties, to city closures, to data centres and more.Public Transport expert, John McPherson, contemplates the fuel crisis, electrification, and Victoria's free public transport. MusicStoney End (1971) by Barbra Streisand

Kevin brings us the news of the week from A.I. to the Avalon Airshow to the shopping habits of Australia's central bank governor.Kevin then speaks with David Sweeney, anti-nuclear campaigner with the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Kevin brings us the news with his usual appreciation of the absurd - from AI and water usage, to the health benefits of Arnott's bikkies.Public Transport expert, John McPherson, contemplates the new metro tunnel in Melbourne, and Victoria's complex ticketing system.

Kevin provides his unique take on the news of the day. What does Australia's highest earning CEO, Australia's owner of the largest agricultural holdings, and the most disappointed past Labor premier all have in common? They are all women.We speak with Kate Shaw about the amazing array of speakers at the public housing forum: ENOUGH! Standing together for Victoria’s public housing held at The Capitol theatre on Thursday, October 23, 2025.Why are we set on demolishing the towers when it is more efficient, more humane, and more environmentally friendly to follow international practice, and retro-fit them?!

Kevin puts his own twist on the anniversary of the Dismissal.As ever Helen van den Berg is a font of information about how we could all be better stewards of that most precious resource - water! More information: Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association (MRWA) a community-based organisation that advocates for the health of rivers and creeks in the Maribyrnong catchment.

Speaking with Julia Stockigt from Save Westernport about yet another development proposal the local community demands to see ethically and safely executed: this time a Windfarm Terminal proposed by the Port of Hastings on behalf of Victorian Government.Julis discusses the proposed dredging of Western Port (Bay) to facilitate passage of large ships with turbines and pylons twice as tall as the MCG towers, to make way for an offshore wind energy project.Building this shipping channel will disturb the marine environment and rare species in water and on land, in this internationally recognised RAMSAR site of significance.

Kevin and Zeb get the latest updates on our waterways from Friends of Steele Creek's Helen van den Berg.

Public Housing Rally details: Saturday August 2nd 2025, 11am - 1pm at the State Library.The Victorian Labor Government plans to demolish and privatize public housing and sell off public land to private developers.Over 10,000 residents are set to be displaced, and 6,660 homes are set to be demolished.

We chat with regular guest John McPherson about Naarm/Melbourne's public transport planning woes. John provides sage advice to build infrastructure for the timetable you need - not the other way round!Find out more about the Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/SATScampaign/

We catch up with our regular housing guests for their view on the recent election and Victorian State Budget.

Kevin and Zeb catch up with John to talk all things transport in and around Naarm.A new accessible transport rally will be held on Saturday 10/05 at 10am at the Brunswick Rd/Sydney Rd tram stop, demanding all tram stops be made accessible. Come along!

Kevin and Zeb interview Jessica Harrison, presenter on Breadline (Mondays 6:00pm to 6:30pm - https://www.3cr.org.au/breadline) and long-standing activist in Gippsland.