The People’s Record | Episode 4: Covid 19 Hard Lockdown of the Towers

Written By Save Public Housing Collective

Podcast: Episode 4: Covid 19 Hard Lockdown of the Towers
Released: 11 August 2026
Programme: The People’s Record: Race, Policing and Public Housing

Presented by Idil Ali, this episode looks back at 2020, when nine public housing towers were put under strict, police-enforced lockdown. Reem shares how people organised from inside, and Idil speaks with Gunnai and Gundtijimara woman, Meriki Onus and Yamatji woman, Crystal Mckinnon about solidarity and community resistance of racialised communities during this time.

Produced by 3CR Community Radio

Artwork courtesy of 3CR Community Radio.

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