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Have Your Say on the City of Sydney’s $32 Million Crown Street T...

It seems many people have a love-hate relationship with Sydney. On one hand you have an extremely high cost of living, a hobbled nightlife and terrible traffic and on the other the beautiful harbour, the pleasant climate, and an extremely diverse population. But ever since the pandemic, local businesses have been hit extremely hard. That’s why the City of Sydney has proposed a $32 million transformation of Crown Street in Surry Hills and are seeking community feedback. Breakfast presenter Danny Chifley talked to Jess Scully, a Sydney Councillor, public art curator, festival director and media producer who uses creativity and the arts to engage communities, and who also happens to be Deputy Lord Mayor. Read More

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Blue Carbon Projects: Labor’s Ocean Oriented Approach to Climate...

When it comes to actual climate action it’s safe to say Australia is pretty late to the game. But since the last election the new government has been making a whole bunch of new climate progress promises.  43% emission reduction, protecting 30% of our land and ocean by 2030, but what does it all mean? A big part of Plibersek’s plan to safeguard ocean health is the establishment of several new Blue Carbon Projects. 2SER Breakfast's Danny Chifley was joined by UNSW Scientia Professor in Ocean & Climate Dynamics Matthew England talking to us about the Labor government's Blue Carbon Projects. Read More

2SER Breakfast

How does the UK Heatwave impact Australians?

Australians are no stranger to a hot 40 degree day. In fact, beating the heat of a hot summer day is a part of what it means to be Australian. But if you told me last year that the UK, the land famous for its bitter and bleak weather, would hit a sizzling 40 degrees, I'd say you're dreaming. 2SER Breakfast's Danny Chifley was joined by Andrew King, a senior lecturer in Climate Science at the University of Melbourne to learn what this means for Australians. Read More

2SER Breakfast