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Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series 3 Episode 3.   We have a darn good go at bursting a bit of the Canberra Bubble – some of it’s quite funny, and some of its not, and all of it is encouraging and hopeful!   Greg Fleet is back with a film review.   And your soothing water oriented lullaby at the end is exquisite.   Take it easy. Think about it. Laugh about it. And sleep the sleep of the just.     SUPPORTS   AUSTRALIA   1800 RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14   Link to other supports Australia wide https://www.kooyoora.org.au/public-resources/   UK - Samarit ..read more

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Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series3 Episode1. A gentle welcome back for the New Year. And something about the Sword of Damocles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saQM-3Tnng       SUPPORTS   AUSTRALIA   1800 RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14   Link to other supports Australia wide https://www.kooyoora.org.au/public-resources/   UK - Samaritans 11 61 23   USA - 1800 273 TALK   NEW ZEALAND AOTEOROA – 0800 LIFELINE   Or text “Help” to 4357   ..read more

Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series2 Episode7.  This is a Judy Dalziel Reads Stuff aloud episode. Judy has been very taken up with lawyers and stuff, and so is bringing you a cheerful episode. We continue with our serialisation of Dorothy L Sayers “Strong Poison”, and with a Bruce Dawe poem, learn to appreciate Chicken Smallhorn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saQM-3Tnng SUPPORTS AUSTRALIA 1800 RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14 Link to other supports Australia wide https://www.kooyoora.org.au/public-resources/ UK - Samaritans 11 61 23 USA - 1800 273 TALK NEW ZEALAND AOTEOROA – 0800 LIFELINE   ..read more

Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series2 Episode6.   This week we actually shoot out the Spotlight and devote the episode to reasons to be cheerful. Judy Stutz and Judy Dalziel wonder about all the comforting and therapeutic possibilities of water. Ian reviews The Brilliant Boy: Doc Evatt and the Great Australian Dissent by Gideon Haigh, published by Simon & Schuster 2021 And there are ditties.       SUPPORTS   AUSTRALIA   1800 RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14   Link to other supports Australia wide https://www.kooyoora.org.au/public-resources/   UK - Samaritans 11 ..read more

Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series2 Episode5.   This is a Judy Dalziel reads stuff aloud episode. If this is the first time you have visited us, please go back to Episode 4 to enjoy our usual stuff.   First up, we’re continuing with our serial, a gallop through the interesting bits of Strong Poison, by Dorothy  L. Sayers.   Next, the legal stuff.   In this episode, we look at sentencing. About Sentencing from the Sentencing Council of Victoria. An example of sentencing remarks from a Judge Meryl Sexton. An excerpt from a rather good ABC on line story.   Please find ..read more

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Welcome, Cockroaches, to Series2Episode3.  Judy Dalziel Reads Stuff Aloud#1   First time listeners, please go to any other episode first to fund out what we really do. This is essentially stuff being read aloud, including the law in Victoria relating to questioning witnesses, and guidelines for Judges on admissibility of evidence. Links below. You can cut and run to the best bit, which is the last half hour or so – Dorothy L Sayers: Strong Poison. It’s our new serial. Cheers!       https://lawreform.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/   https://www.judicialcollege.vic ..read more

Welcome, Cockroaches to Series2, Episode2   We’re a good humoured community, providing a comforting and informative space for survivors of sexual assault and those who love them. In this episode, you’ll get to hear about trauma, dentistry and the work of Dr Sharonne Zaks,  meet how-to-be-a-comedian reality TV show Is This Thing On? featuring Judy Stutz,  learn more of cultural changes in the courts, and enjoy Fay White’s music.   And there’s couple of new ditties.   Below are some links we drew on in putting this together.   https://lawreform.vic.gov.au/sites/defa ..read more