Catherine Zengerer

I work in the media as a radio producer & broadcaster. I also freelance as a media trainer, MC & facilitator. Passionate about social engagement, human rights, the environment, fashion & good design.

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Industrial farming a war on our planet: Dr Vandana Shiva

Industrial farming a war on our planet: Dr Vandana Shiva

With the World Health Organisation and members of the scientific community telling us Genetically Modified plants are safe what is there to worry about? Metabolic diseases and cancers, industrial pollution, the creating of high risk mono-cultures and control of seeds are just a few issues raised by those who say there’s plenty to concern us about the practice of injecting plants with pesticides…

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My art is my culture, my culture is my art: Indigenous women on the experiences of making art in a contemporary context

My art is my culture, my culture is my art: Indigenous women on the experiences of making art in a contemporary context

A recent Vivid ideas talk organised by Women in the Arts in Sydney gathered together contemporary Aboriginal women who are innovators in the arts to reflect on their experiences as Indigenous women practicing in a contemporary context. They say Aboriginal art and culture shouldn’t only be celebrated in NAIDOC week. Features: Amrita Hepi, professional dancer, dancemaker, writer and activist Nicole…

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Was Malcolm Turnbull born to rule?

Was Malcolm Turnbull born to rule?

In the lead up to the 2016 election, Malcolm Turnbull released a short video talking about his upbringing, which painted him as a battler brought up by a single dad. But while the story of Turnbull’s mother leaving him at the age of 9 is undisputed, just how real is the story of ‘the battler’? Journalist and author Paddy Manning turned his forensic eye to Turnbull’s life in his book Born to Rule:…

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Bob Carr on Bill Shorten, a federal ICAC, and the fallout from Brexit

Bob Carr on Bill Shorten, a federal ICAC, and the fallout from Brexit

Bob Carr was a former NSW Premier, Labor Foreign Minister and is now Director of the Australia China Relations Institute. He’s seen what Labor and federal politics looks like from the inside, and in his  role as Foreign Minister has handled delicate negotiations with political leaders the world over. I caught up with him to discuss the making of Bill Shorten this election, whether he supports a…

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#Faketradie #Parakeelia and the influence of social media this election

#Faketradie #Parakeelia and the influence of social media this election

People on Twitter were quick to respond to the Coalition’s latest election ad featuring an actor playing a tradie, with the #faketradie hashtag pointing out the myriad of ways the tradie looked like a fake. It wasn’t a good look for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who is already battling perceptions of being out of touch with working class people.  The PM’s attempt to highlight his innovation…

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#Indigenous & #FirstNations #Pacific women talking about art as a continuum, not needing to be defined as either traditional or contemporary #vividideas @womeninthearts_ #firstnationsart #art

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Fantastic panel of #Indigenous #First Nations #Pacific women artists talking frankly about the challenges in the arts but also the opportunities to engage and collaborate. #vividideas #art (at Verge Gallery)

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#Indigenous art is a continuum, doesn't have to be traditional or contemporary #vividideas (at Verge Gallery)

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People don't see our faces, they just see brown skin and curly hair #Indigenous #art #firstnations #vividideas (at Verge Gallery)

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The Killing Season Uncut : behind the scenes with Sarah Ferguson

The Killing Season Uncut : behind the scenes with Sarah Ferguson

Being a fly on the wall when then Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard challenged Kevin Rudd for the leadership in June 2010 with no warning either to him or the Australian public is something many Australians would have loved. Why did she do it? And who was behind the push to topple one of the most popular Prime Minister’s Australia has ever had? This is what award winning journalist Sarah…

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Was the Orlando killer a terrorist? The mass shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlanda, Florida has sparked debate about whether the killer was a terrorist or simply a deranged homophobe.

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Beyond Belief – how we find meaning with or without religion

Beyond Belief – how we find meaning with or without religion

Whether your faith lies with one true God, the cosmic bureaucracy or the church of the flying spaghetti monster, your beliefs shape your identity. Despite plummeting attendance at traditional church services, around two thirds of Aussies either believe in God, or some other higher power. Social researcher, Hugh Mackay argues that both atheists and theists are believers – since the existence of…

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The Chaser team take on election 2016 If you watched last night’s leaders' debate between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, you wouldn’t have been alone in thinking it was boring and over-scripted.

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12,000 mirrors #20bos #biennaleofsydney #redfern (at Redfern, New South Wales)

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12,000 mirrors #20bos #biennaleofsydney (at Redfern, New South Wales)

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49 days #bos2016 #biennaleofsydney (at Regent Street Mortuary Station)

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Navigating Climate Change Knowledge Wars It’s nearly ten years since Kevin Rudd said climate change was the great moral challenge of our time.