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On Wednesday, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters occupied the University of Melbourne’s Arts West building. They say this sit-in will last until they are either forcibly removed or their demands are met. They’re calling for the divestment of university funds from weapons manufacturers.  

The university has threatened those involved with severeconsequences. Last night, police were given the green light to evict protesters. 

It’s an escalation of the ongoing Gaza solidarity camp on the university’s south lawn, where tents popped up over three weeks ago. 

The Yarn spoke to The Citizen’s James Costa about his reporting on the sit-in. 



Show notes:

James Costa's article about the sit-in

On Wednesday, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters occupied the University of Melbourne’s Arts West building. They say this sit-in will last until they are either forcibly removed or their demands are met. They’re calling for the divestment of university funds from weapons manufacturers.  
The university has threatened those involved with severe consequences. Last night, police were given the green light to evict protesters. 
It’s an escalation of the ongoing Gaza solidarity camp on the university’s south lawn, where tents popped up over three weeks ago. 
The Yarn spoke to The Citizen’s James Costa about his reporting on the sit-in. 
 
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/as-university-says-it-will-call-police-students-occupying-arts-west-dig-in">James Costa's article about the sit-in</a>

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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How Protesters Occupied Arts West

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Today we're returning to our News Bites series which spotlights the work of staff and students at the Centre for Advancing Journalism. 

This week’s guest is podcaster, PhD candidate, and former journalism student Dylan Bird. You might recognise his voice from Triple R’s Future Perfect program, which Dylan hosts. He also works behind the scenes on the CAJ podcast Masterclass.  

On top of this, he’s currently completing a PhD about how podcasts can maintain democracy. 

He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about producing audio stories, hosting live radio, and the political potential of podcasting.  

Today we're returning to our News Bites series which spotlights the work of staff and students at the Centre for Advancing Journalism. 
This week’s guest is podcaster, PhD candidate, and former journalism student Dylan Bird. You might recognise his voice from Triple R’s Future Perfect program, which Dylan hosts. He also works behind the scenes on the CAJ podcast Masterclass.  
On top of this, he’s currently completing a PhD about how podcasts can maintain democracy. 
He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about producing audio stories, hosting live radio, and the political potential of podcasting.

News Bites: Dylan Bird on Building a Career in Audio

24 hours after announcing a partial victory, the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Melbourne is still intact and students are still occupying the Arts West building.  

It’s not what they were anticipating yesterday. During a press conference last night, a pro-Palestine spokesperson said the university had agreed to a deal that could end the encampment. 

The protesters were set to pack up and go home — but only if the university sent an email confirming the agreement to all staff and students.  

Today, that email didn’t arrive (although the university has updated its research transparency page). 

Even if the deal does go forward, the protesters stressed that their campaign is far from over and expressed concern that protesters could still be disciplined. 

In today's episode, you'll hear from journalist James Costa about his reporting on the student protesters risking suspension. 

Thanks to journalists Preeshita Shah, Kristian Oka Prasetyadi, and Ellen Cutler for additional reporting. 



Show notes:

James Costa's reporting for The Citizen

24 hours after announcing a partial victory, the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Melbourne is still intact and students are still occupying the Arts West building.  
It’s not what they were anticipating yesterday. During a press conference last night, a pro-Palestine spokesperson said the university had agreed to a deal that could end the encampment. 
The protesters were set to pack up and go home — but only if the university sent an email confirming the agreement to all staff and students.  
Today, that email didn’t arrive (although the university has updated its research transparency page). 
Even if the deal does go forward, the protesters stressed that their campaign is far from over and expressed concern that protesters could still be disciplined. 
In today's episode, you'll hear from journalist James Costa about his reporting on the student protesters risking suspension. 
Thanks to journalists Preeshita Shah, Kristian Oka Prasetyadi, and Ellen Cutler for additional reporting. 
 
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/people/james-costa">James Costa's reporting for The Citizen</a>

A Stalled Deal to End the Encampment

Coming up to its third week, the Gaza solidarity camp at the University of Melbourne is growing — It’s almost quadrupledto at least ninety tents. 

But the encampment is coming under increasing pressure.  Last Thursday, pro-Israel demonstrators marched across campus, culminating in a face off with pro-Palestine students amid a heavy police presence.

And this week, Petter Dutton called for encampments across the country to be forcibly removed. He also proposed new laws to fine Universities who don’t comply.  

But protesters say they’re staying put until their demands are met. They’re calling for the university to cut ties with weapons manufacturers.

In today's episode, you'll hear interviews about life at the encampment over the last two weeks. 

Featuring reporting by Ellen Cutler, Preeshita Shah, and Ricky Sproule.

Coming up to its third week, the Gaza solidarity camp at the University of Melbourne is growing — It’s almost quadrupled to at least ninety tents. 
But the encampment is coming under increasing pressure.  Last Thursday, pro-Israel demonstrators marched across campus, culminating in a face off with pro-Palestine students amid a heavy police presence.
And this week, Petter Dutton called for encampments across the country to be forcibly removed. He also proposed new laws to fine Universities who don’t comply.  
But protesters say they’re staying put until their demands are met. They’re calling for the university to cut ties with weapons manufacturers.
In today's episode, you'll hear interviews about life at the encampment over the last two weeks. 
Featuring reporting by Ellen Cutler, Preeshita Shah, and Ricky Sproule.

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