# rights rorts (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rights rorts. Page: Feed: --- ## [The state of play for koalas](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/The-state-of-play-for-koalas-e3nbhec) _2026-08-13 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ Koala expert Chris Moon was in conversation with Rights, Rorts and Rants' presenter Nick Franklin on the 10 July 2026 to share his knowledge of koalas on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM. This conversation will teach you much about koalas. Such as, the impact of the Black Summer fires on koala numbers (not as lethal as we were lead to believe); background about the Great Koala National Park in NSW.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/124158860/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F2c87b279-05bc-cb5b-88bd-59f1a301ac36.mp3) ## [Acting Against Slavery](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Acting-Against-Slavery-e3n5mfs) _2026-08-09 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ Deb Smith has a rant about modern slavery in Australia... What you can do if you: are trying to escape slavery know someone enduring slavery and, what the Australian government is doing to combat modern slavery. Support, contact details and other information mentioned in the show can be found via these links and in the menu of the Blue Mountains Unions and Community website under " Modern Slavery… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/123967420/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-9%2F90538de5-7bc5-f95e-8c3c-93b2060f98ce.mp3) ## [Spotting Quantum in the Wild](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Spotting-Quantum-in-the-Wild-e3mu89p) _2026-08-07 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ The quantum world may seem like sci-fi and magic but, with the help of Dr Danni Holmes' field guide, we can discover how to spot it in the wild. Begin your journey into the quantum universe with this discussion between Danni and Deb Smith. On the 11 August Melbourne University Press releases WONDERS OF THE QUANTUM WORLD: UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF OUR UNIVERSE, LIFE ON EARTH AND THE FUTURE OF… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/123723513/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F50dbe15d-795d-91aa-2754-0803b1269579.mp3) ## [Narrow Neck Development - Act Now! Part 3](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Narrow-Neck-Development---Act-Now--Part-3-e3m0mch) _2026-07-13 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ In this update on the " Still Not a Suburb of Sydney " campaign, Tania De Bortoli of the Blue Mountains Conservation Society urges "everyone who cares about the future of the Blue Mountains to write a personal letter asking (the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces) not to approve the proposed development at 142–150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba, and to exempt the Blue Mountains from the HDA… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/122754897/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F8279a66f-7e4f-115d-284b-acbf5f420dd6.mp3) ## [Saving The Dwarf Mountain Pine](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Saving-The-Dwarf-Mountain-Pine-e3krl64) _2026-06-16 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ The only place in the world that the dwarf mountain pine (pherosphaera fitzgeraldii) is found is in the Upper Blue Mountains of NSW. Unfortunately, it is listed as critically endangered which is only one step away from extinction. Presenter Nick Franklin interviewed Liam Ramage, the Threatened Species Officer for the Blue Mountains Conservation Society, about the dwarf mountain pine for Rights,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/121541252/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F24abaf20-77df-cb54-923a-06fe4f721292.mp3) ## [The Paragon Cafe, Katoomba](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/The-Paragon-Cafe--Katoomba-e3krkb8) _2026-06-16 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ Once a wonderful establishment and one of the best examples of Greek cafes in Australia the Paragon Cafe in Katoomba is boarded up and deteriorating and has been for the past 8 years. Presenter Nick Franklin spoke to Friends of the Paragon President Rob Strange for Rights, Rorts and Rants 29 May 26 show in a quiet corner of the Carrington Hotel about the current condition and status of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/121540392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F0921958c-5bc0-c382-187c-930d6a7e56dc.mp3) ## [5.18 Gwangju Uprising for Democracy in 1980](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/5-18-Gwangju-Uprising-for-Democracy-in-1980-e3komj5) _2026-06-14 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ CONTENT WARNING - features discussion of political violence and oppression. In December 2024 South Koreans in Seoul prevented the imposition of martial law and dictatorship. In a world where the right to vote is often taken for granted or even disparaged, why were South Koreans so passionate– even risking their lives in defence of their democracy? The answer lies in history and in living memory,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/121444389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-14%2F1e224443-26a1-40e0-6db4-b635c52e9c8e.mp3) ## [Lock The Gate Alliance](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Lock-The-Gate-Alliance-e3kg65h) _2026-06-08 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ On Rights, Rorts and Rants Terry Morgan talks about the Lock The Gate Alliance in conversation with Presenter Merran Maclaren. He outlines its background and past and present campaigns. For information on getting involved in current campaigns contact Jo Lynch jo@lockthegate.org or Terry Morgan djarrak@gmail.com Two tracks by Ray Dinakarri Dixon are also played during the show: The Fracking Song… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/121165425/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-8%2F4ab30ba4-c436-d217-cb84-09d8d5e8f301.mp3) ## [Muriel "Tibbi" Whalan and the Katoomba Reds](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Muriel-Tibbi-Whalan-and-the-Katoomba-Reds-e3jnst5) _2026-05-22 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ Rights, Rorts and Rants Presenter Merran Maclaren uncovers Jim Angel's memories of community activist Muriel "Tibbi" (also known by Tibby) Whalan. Tibbi Whalan's campaigning included "Save our site", which is the site of the Tibbi Whalan Hall and Community Centre, free lunches for primary school children, creating the new Katoomba High School, Library and Senior Citizens Club.. which lead to the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/120369509/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F0aabeac0-b719-4f1f-fd6d-6660e8022917.mp3) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jOCR4LxBlCEh) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Trish Doyle MP: Member for Blue Mountains interview May 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/episodes/Trish-Doyle-MP-Member-for-Blue-Mountains-interview-May-2026-e3j8c1i) _2026-05-13 · Blue Mountains Unions & Community · Rights, Rorts and Rants_ The Member for the Blue Mountains Trish Doyle MP spoke to listeners from Radio Blue Mountains Katoomba studio on the Rights Rorts and Rants show on 8th May 26. Note: The first 1min 50 seconds have a track playing under the interview which was not able to be erased. We apologise for this section of poor sound quality. In a long interview Trish provided our listeners with updates on major issues of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23297f98/podcast/play/119860722/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F910797c3-3a2e-a9c0-1442-58669e35a6bd.mp3)