The mainstream media might be quiet on the issue at the moment but for many living in the Northern Territory, the Federal Government emergency response is still a daily reality. Up and coming Melbourne hip hop outfit, the Yung Warriors, experienced this first-hand in Alice Springs last weekend when they were there to perform at a festival. And activists in the Springs are mobilising for a rally and protest to coincide with the handing down of findings from a 12 month intervention review. Interview with Yung Warriors manager, Rich Micallaf; Intervention Rollback Action Group activists Barbara Shaw and Paddy Gibson.

In over 50 cities across the globe today, car parks have been hijacked by everyday citizens. The aim is to subvert public spaces that are reserved for cars and turn them into fun spaces for the public. Brisbane is one of the cities participating and Gemma went down to check out some of the artwork instead of carpark

Carbon capture and storage is an essential part of Kevin Rudd's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but will it work and is it safe? Greenpeace says there is no time to lose, with Garnaut's final climate change report being presented to the Federal Government on Monday.

Backpacking around Australia is never going to be a glamorous task. Gareth, Phil, and Anne are three friends from the UK who plan on making it even more difficult for themselves by starting the trek with no possessions except the garbage bags on their back. It's all in the name of charity though.