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For the second year running the Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is screening in Australia. This is a volunteer run event by young people passionate about human rights.
Melbourne dates: 13 - 23 November.
Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre and all other screenings at the Kino Cinema.
3CR is a media sponsor of HRAFF.
Join two of Australia’s brightest and most controversial young writers for the launch ofOverland 193 and a conversation about oil, war and the responsibility of public intellectuals.
Wednesday 19 November 2008, 6.30 pm
Theatre 11–05 Victoria University city campus, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Entry: $10 includes a copy of Overland 193,
featuring Antony Loewenstein’s essay ‘The Resource Wars’ and new
writing by Alexis Wright, Eva Sallis, Sandy Jeffs, Frank Stilwell, John
Kinsella, Louise Swinn and others.
Free entry to Overland subscribers.
Wednesday 19 November 2008, 6.30 pm
Theatre 11–05 Victoria University city campus, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Entry: $10 includes a copy of Overland 193, featuring Antony Loewenstein’s essay ‘The Resource Wars’ and new writing by Alexis Wright, Eva Sallis, Sandy Jeffs, Frank Stilwell, John Kinsella, Louise Swinn and others.
Free entry to Overland subscribers.
Brisbane academic and social activist Tom Bramble will discuss his book, Trade Unionism In Australia.
6.30pm, Wednesday 19 November, New International Bookshop at Trades Hall, corner Lygon & Victoria Streets, Carlton.
Free entry.
More info: or call Seb on 0431 294 773.
For the second year running the Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is screening in Australia. This is a volunteer run event by young people passionate about human rights.
Melbourne dates: 13 - 23 November.
Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre and all other screenings at the Kino Cinema.
3CR is a media sponsor of HRAFF.
Register for the Hegel Summer School in February 2009.
The theme for this year's school is: "Democracy: the new religion? Struggle, compromise and democratic faith".
Democracy is an ideal in struggles for global justice; it is something in
whose name war is waged and states are invaded; it is a code word for
capitalism and the market. Intense political theoretic debates currently
surround 'democracy'. What kind of democracy does Ruddism offer? What space is there for struggle and social movements? Does faith in democracy mean blind faith? We hope you will join us to explore the concepts and practices that have come to be associated with 'democracy' in the 21st century.
Hegel Summer School 2009 will be held on 20th and 21st February at the Graduate Centre, University of Melbourne.
HSS 2009 presenters are:
- Toula Nicolacopoulos: author of The Radical Critique of Liberalism
- Geoff Boucher and Matthew Sharp: authors of The Times Will Suit Them:
Postmodern Conservatism in Australia
- Rob Sparrow, Current debates in democracy theory
- Lynda Memery and Lisa Farrance: Struggle, compromise and modern social democracy
An introductory event will be held on the evening of 19th February, to
provide the opportunity for presenters and participants to meet in an
informal setting in advance of the school. To get us thinking and talking
about the school's theme, the evening will include a short presentation by Jorge Jorquera on Democracy and revolution in Latin America. The venue for this event has yet to be confirmed, but will be held at a bar near the University of Melbourne.
Further program and registration details are available at the HSS website.
Registration for 21st-22nd February is $60, or $30 unwaged (the event is fully catered). Registration for the introductory evening on 19th February is $10, or $5 unwaged (snacks will be provided, and drinks can be purchased at the bar).
For inquiries please email.
The 11th Hegel Summer School is kindly supported by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research.
CUBA — Community, democracy & sustainability.
Coburg Library,
Coburg Mall,
cnr Victoria & Louisa Sts, Coburg.
Local activists Vannessa Hearman and Mick Bull have recently returned from Cuba and will report on how the island is dealing with complex problems on many fronts. Plus film screening of The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil.
For more info ph 9639 8622 or 0413 377 978.
For the second year running the Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is screening in Australia. This is a volunteer run event by young people passionate about human rights.
Melbourne dates: 13 - 23 November.
Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre and all other screenings at the Kino Cinema.
3CR is a media sponsor of HRAFF.
Register for the Hegel Summer School in February 2009.
The theme for this year's school is: "Democracy: the new religion? Struggle, compromise and democratic faith".
Democracy is an ideal in struggles for global justice; it is something in
whose name war is waged and states are invaded; it is a code word for
capitalism and the market. Intense political theoretic debates currently
surround 'democracy'. What kind of democracy does Ruddism offer? What space is there for struggle and social movements? Does faith in democracy mean blind faith? We hope you will join us to explore the concepts and practices that have come to be associated with 'democracy' in the 21st century.
Hegel Summer School 2009 will be held on 20th and 21st February at the Graduate Centre, University of Melbourne.
HSS 2009 presenters are:
- Toula Nicolacopoulos: author of The Radical Critique of Liberalism
- Geoff Boucher and Matthew Sharp: authors of The Times Will Suit Them:
Postmodern Conservatism in Australia
- Rob Sparrow, Current debates in democracy theory
- Lynda Memery and Lisa Farrance: Struggle, compromise and modern social democracy
An introductory event will be held on the evening of 19th February, to
provide the opportunity for presenters and participants to meet in an
informal setting in advance of the school. To get us thinking and talking
about the school's theme, the evening will include a short presentation by Jorge Jorquera on Democracy and revolution in Latin America. The venue for this event has yet to be confirmed, but will be held at a bar near the University of Melbourne.
Further program and registration details are available at the HSS website.
Registration for 21st-22nd February is $60, or $30 unwaged (the event is fully catered). Registration for the introductory evening on 19th February is $10, or $5 unwaged (snacks will be provided, and drinks can be purchased at the bar).
For inquiries please email.
The 11th Hegel Summer School is kindly supported by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research.
Friday 21 November
Readings Bookshop, Carlton
Come along to our calendar launch! All welcome.
Meet 3CR folks, drink free wine and listen to Clare Williamson speak about Australian political posters (the theme of the 2009 Calendar) and Lyn Hovey talk about the Anti-Uranium movement and her artwork for the campaign.
3CR's wall calendar is now for sale at 3CR for $22 (+ postage) and at all good book stores for $25. The 2009 calendar features Australian Political Poster Art of the last 30 years. These feisty posters by Australian social agitators give an insight into the urgent issues of the last three decades.
Buy your calendars now on this website or call 03 9419 8377!
For the second year running the Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is screening in Australia. This is a volunteer run event by young people passionate about human rights.
Melbourne dates: 13 - 23 November.
Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre and all other screenings at the Kino Cinema.
3CR is a media sponsor of HRAFF.
And what better way to achieve this than to have a day open to all that showcases sustainable living practices.
So on Saturday 22nd November from 9am to 1pm, the Sustainability Group will be holding Sustainability Day in the Trentham town square.
There will be a number of great displays and you can learn what you can do to reduce your impact on our environment.
On the day you can:
Pick up a free show bag that contains examples of sustainable living practices and some great product samples
Jump on a bus and take a tour of 4 sustainable houses around Trentham and see what others have done to reduce their environmental footprints. Buses leave from the town square at 10am and 1pm promptly and the tour runs for approximately 2 1/2 hours. You can pre-book a seat or turn up – you’ll be amazed at what you see in your own backyard.
Sign up for the opportunity to have all your suitable household lightglobes replaced free of charge by Envirosaver.
Check out the SolaHart Solar Hot Water display, where you can talk to an expert and take advantage of a special offer to receive a $300 discount on a new unit. To take up this special offer you will need to get the Trentham Sustainability Day code available on the day.
Purchase some local produce from the Food Miles stall, with all products sourced from with 30km of Trentham
Look at the Solar Power display by the SolarShop to see how you can reduce your power bill, it is easier than you think!
Get a close up look at a hybrid car
As well as other displays and entertainment
and
Find out about our plans for a community garden, you may even want to get involved!
Finally, don’t forget the organic BBQ with great sausages being cooked up by Ian & Lyn.
Entry is by gold coin donation and all funds raised will be used in future sustainability projects.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope you come along and see how easy it is to make a difference.
For more information or to book your place on the house tour, email or call 0433 822281.
State Library,
Cnr Latrobe and Swanston St, City.
The night will feature some of Australia's greatest acts: Spencer P Jones (Beasts of Bourbon), Plastic Palace Alice, Sol Nation (Dili Allstars), Brian Hooper (Beasts of Bourbon) and Dead RIver Deeps.
Show starts at 8pm, doors 7.30pm!!
DATE: Saturday 22nd November
VENUE: The Curtin Band Room, (John Curtin Hotel, 9 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Bar: (03) 9663-6350
ACTS: The Dead River Deeps, Spencer P Jones, Plastic Palace
Alice and Sol Nation
DOORS: 8PM
COST: $10
For the second year running the Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is screening in Australia. This is a volunteer run event by young people passionate about human rights.
Melbourne dates: 13 - 23 November.
Opening Night at the Capitol Theatre and all other screenings at the Kino Cinema.
3CR is a media sponsor of HRAFF.
Come and protest against logging in Melbourne's water catchements.
Meet on Sunday 23 Nov 2008 at 11:45am at the Story Reserve, at the rotunda, next to Swing Bridge (near the Tennis courts), Warburton Hwy, Warburton.
Melways Ref Map 290 A4
Just over 1 hour from Melbourne/15minutes from Warburton logging is scheduled in Melbourne's pristine Cement & Armstrong Creek Water Catchments.
Join the Warburton Community, the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, Melburnians and Environmental Groups as they walk through Warburton to demonstrate opposition to the logging of our water catchments.
Melbourne's water catchments are being logged at an alarming rate over time with water losses equal to 68,000 households usage every year. Melbourne and regional Victoria are facing dramatic drought conditions and worsening with climate change with 30% less water flowing into streams.
Logging is taking place in these catchments to provide woodchips to make paper and this logging is being heavily subsidised by taxpayers. 50% of water yield is lost when a forest is logged. Our water catchments are the most carbon-dense forests on Earth.
Come join your Yarra Ranges/Melbourne/Warburton community and celebrate the role native forests play in; providing clean water supply, regulating our global climate & housing a myriad of threatened species.
How to get there in a climate friendly way:
bus: FoE is organising a bus.
To book a seat on the FoE bus; contact the office on 9419 8700 (ask for Lauren, Mara or Cam) or email.
The bus costs $15 returnand departs Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith St Collingwood, at 9.30am
OR
Train: Catch the Lilydale train from Melbourne and then jump on a Warburton bound bus from Lilydale station.
OR
Catch the train with your bike to Lilydale and then jump on the Warburton Trail - this trail is 40 kms, so allow plenty of time to get
to the rally on time. -
For more information go to FOE's website.
Melbourne Town Hall,
Cnr Bourke and Collins Streets, City.
Demand an increase in the pension of 10% immediately!
Guest speaker: Jeff Lawerence, Australia Council of Trade Unions.
Organised by Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition.
For further information contact:
AMWU - Retirees Division - Frank Cherry on 9230 5700
or COTA - Patricia Reeves - 9654 4443
Rally outside Cambridge Integrated Services,
390 LaTrobe St, City.
Highlight the poor service injured workes receive from the VWA's agents.
For more information contact Mike Sutherland, WorkCover Liaison Coordinator, Victorian Trades Hall Council.
Refugee Policies - Still A Long Way to Go.
St. Mary's College, West Hall, University of Melbourne.
(enter from Tin Alley near Swanston St)
Entry by donation.
What progress has been made towards a human rights based policy?
What the remaining problems with the current approach?
speakers:
Dr. Michelle Foster, Senion Lecturer & Director, Research Programme in International Refugee Law, Institute for International Law and the Humanities, Melbourne Law School.
Pamela Curr, campaign coordinator Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Organised by Refugee Action Collective.
For more info ph Marie 0409 252 673
Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church,
110 Grey St, East Melbourne.
Forum Facilitator Per Abrehart, chair, Unitarian Peace Memorial Church.
Speakers:
Dave Noonan, National Assistant Secretary, CFMEU.
Adam Bandt, National Green's Rep on Industrial Relations.
Marcus Clayton, Slater & Gordon, Industrial & Employment Law.
A stellar line-up including Robert Gottliebsen of Business Spectator; Michael Gawenda of the University of Melbourne; Pulitzer Prize-winner and J-Lab executive director Jan Shaffer; Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler; Margaret Simons, author of The Content Makers; and Professor Philip Meyer, the author of The Vanishing Newspaper will speak at the Future of Journalism summit in Melbourne on Wednesday (November 26 the day before the Walkley Awards) at the Telstra Conference Centre, corner Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne.
The summit will examine the global trends confronting the media industry, the challenges confronting journalism, and what journalists can do to prepare themselves for a radically different future. Other speakers include: Ivor Ries of broking firm EL&C Baillieu; Russel Howcroft of ad agency George Patterson Y&R; Christian Guerra of Goldman Sachs JBWere; Jane Schulze of The Australian; Lawrie Zion of La Trobe University; Matthew Ricketson of The Age; Rafat Ali of Paidcontent.org and Stephen Brook of MediaGuardian.co.uk.
The summit will also be the venue for the launch of the Life in the Click Stream, a joint study by the Alliance and the Walkley Foundation into media industry and journalism trends in the US, Europe and Australia. Book tickets now: $50 for Alliance members, $80 for non-members. There is also a special package deal of only $225 for both the Walkley Awards Gala Presentation Dinner -27th November, Crown Palladium - and the Summit – 26th November.
View the program here and call the Alliance Membership Centre on 1300 65 65 13 to secure your booking.
Conference website.
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
Shutdown Australia's biggest uranium mine!
Melbourne Function Centre,
entrance D, Olympic Boulevard,
next to Rod Laver Arena.
for more information about Roxstop, visit their website: http://www.roxstop.org/
Forum: Western Sahara — Africa's last colony.
Neighbourhood House,
539 Barkly St, West Footscray.
Entry by donation.
All welcome.
Socialist Alliance member Margarita Windisch, will provide an eyewitness account, discuss the current political situation and possible solidarity campaign to support the Saharawi people's struggle for self determination.
For more info ph 9639 8622 or 0438 869 790.
(Socialist Alliance National Conference delegates elections 6.30pm-7.15pm.)
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
Wall Day Protest.
Bourke St Mall, outside Old GPO, Melbourne City.
Australians for Palestine will build its mock wall for the third year in a row to protest Israel's apartheid policies & practices. Show your support for the Palestians imprisoned behind concrete walls, razor wire, electric fencing & armed watchtowers.
Defend the Student Housing Action Co-operative!
272-8 Faraday St, Carlton.
Affordable Student Housing Now!
SHAC is a collective of students and supporters who nearly four months ago occupied four vacant buildings owned by the University of Melbourne in a campaign to secure affordable student housing.
SHAC is facing eviction. Melbourne Uni have asked us to voluntarily leave on the 28th. We’re not planning on going anywhere (unless they hand us the keys to another property). Community support has always been the backbone of our campaign and we won’t be able to win without it. So come a long and show your support for SHAC and the affordable student housing cause.
Rally out the front of SHAC.
Endorsed by UMSU, RMIT SU, NTEU – Melbourne Uni branch
Eureka rebellion anniversary: A just, democratic & sovereign Australia.
BBQ & drinks.
Entry by gold coin donation.
Maritime Union of Australia Hall,
46 Ireland st, West Melbourne.
Keep the spirit of Eureka alive.
Chairperson: Rod Quantock.
Speakers:
Robert Richter (QC),
Rob Stary (democratic rights lawyer),
Humphrey McQueen (historian).
For more info ph Shirley 0417 456 001 or email contact@spiritofeureka.org
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
All welcome. 3pm.
New International Bookshop, 54 Victoria St, Sth Carlton.
For information phone 9662 3744.
All funds go to White Ribbon Day and the The Salvation Army, to help women and children. Tickets $30 includes CD and wristband.
For all the details on the artists and performance times, visit the website.
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
All funds go to White Ribbon Day and the The Salvation Army, to help women and children. Tickets $30 includes CD and wristband.
For all the details on the artists and performance times, visit the website.
The market is held at The Basin Primary School cnr Mountain Highway and Liverpool Road The Basin.
The upcoming dates are Sunday November 30th and Sunday December 14th, 9am - 2pm.
There's free entry and plenty of free parking and all the stalls stock handmade or homegrown products.
The variety is huge and includes; Soy Candles, cards, decorated boxes, beaded jewellery, kids bag tags, kids door hangers, mummy calling cards, fridge memos, photography, print you childs artwork, ceramics, applique cushions, kids aprons, kids bags, baby rompers, nursery art, knitter toys and dools clothes, knitted booties, japanese paper art, dichroic jewellery, wooden toys, heat bags, original paintings, wood-turned giftware, cadbury chocolate houses, handmade christmas decorations, beeswax candles, handmade soaps, salt lamps, herb and vegetable seedlings, planter boxes, plants, childrens plaques, handmade childrens shoes, patchwork and crotched face washers, handtowels & animal booties.
The December market will also have a special guest appearance by Santa and Christmas Carols sung by the students of The Basin Primary School.
Visit the website.
We would love any help you can give us. Thank you
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
Come to this art exhibition in Federation Square - featuring the work of sixty artists of ethnic origins who are differently abled.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square When: Wednesday 26 November to Tuesday 2 December.
A unique and vibrant art exhibition will be on show in the Atrium at Federation Square during November 26 to December 2, 2008.
There are 120 exceptional paintings, drawings and sketches exploring the theme of the “Journey” - the sights, sensations and memories that make every journey personal.
This public exhibition is purely about artistic expression and the pure joy for the painter to have the opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of people from all walks of life; ADEC ArtAbility 2008 provides men, women and children from fringe cultural corners of Melbourne the chance to transcend difficulties by communicating visually in a professional way.
ADEC ArtAbility is an event showcasing exciting, colourful work from artists at the end of this month.
Leading award winning contemporary artist and teacher (Latrobe Art College & Victoria University), David Ralph will be judging the exhibition and awarding prizes. He said, “My gut reaction to the work that I have seen so far, is that the paintings are wonderfully unselfconscious. They are intuitive and meditative and made with enjoyment; there is a sense of love, fun and timelessness to the work. There are various styles peaking through this exhibition from modernist, Arte Brut, Impressionism and Fauvism. It’s an honour to be invited to be a part of this special event”.
The 60 artists live in various pockets of Melbourne who have origins in places such as Somalia, Europe, obscure countries in the Pacific Islands, China, Russia, Japan, Greece, Iraq, Africa and so on. ADEC have co-ordinated this exhibition tapping into the schools and organisations who work with intellectually and physically challenged people. What: ADEC Artability 2008 - 120 paintings on canvas, drawings and illustrations presented by artists from ethnic origins.
On Friday 28 November ArtAbility will host a Gala Opening and Art Auction to celebrity guests, high profile artists from Melbourne, Government officials and community groups and art fans from all over Melbourne. Organisers are expecting 400 guests at the opening. The paintings can be bought by the public and there will be awards given to the top three artworks selected by David Ralph. Other special guests contributing to this exhibition are, Australian Ambassador for International Day for Disability, Milly Parker and Paralympic swimmer, Hannah MacDougall. Public are welcome.
ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) presents this exhibition coordinating the various communities. They are a not for profit organisation working with over 40 different nationalities and cultural groups.
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
Defend Noel Washington — Abolish the ABCC!
Meet cnr Toorak & St. Kilda Rds (tram Stop 22, adjacent 409 St Kilda Rd),
then march on the ABCC headquarters (553 St. Kilda Rd).
Read about Noel Washington's case in The Age and Solidarity Online.
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
Former Guantanamo Detainee, Mamdouh Habib, is speaking in Melbourne on..
6:30pm Wednesday 3rd of December
Trades Hall, Victoria
Mamdouh Habib has been one of the many victims of the War on Terror.
Branded a terrorist, Habib was arrested in 2001 and imprisoned and
tortured in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Egypt, before being sent to
Guantanamo Bay for 2 years, alongside David Hicks.
It was here he was tortured by US soldiers, heavily drugged, deprived
of sleep for weeks, beaten, given electric shocks, repeatedly injected
with a needle in the same place so that it became terribly painful,
left naked in freezing rooms for hours on end in isolation and
threatened with rape.
In 2005 he was released without any charge.
Upon returning to Australia, Habib and his family have suffered police
surveillance, threats of violence, and even assault by NSW police, yet
received no compensation.
This special meeting will feature Mamdouh Habib discussing his new book
and giving a first hand account of the brutality of the United States,
and will expose the War on Terror for being a War OF Terror.
Panel also includes:
Rob Stary
Civil Liberties lawyer involved in defending "terror" suspects Jack Thomas, and members of the Barwon 12
Vashti Kenway
Leading member of Socialist Alternative
Sponsored by Socialist Alternative
For more info ph: 0402 175 330
Presented by Socialist Alternative.
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
Muster & Rally: For Fresh water thinking & sustainable water solutions for Victoria.
Parliament, Spring Street, City.
Stop the Brumby Government riding roughshod over our rights!
For more info ph Stephen Cannon, President of Watershed Victoria, on 0407 811 778.
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
Entry is Free!
It’s all happening on Friday, 5 December 2008 from 4-9pm at Carrum Primary School, Walkers Rd, Carrum.
More Info - http://www.biggreenfestival.com
FOE Offices
All proceeds in support Indigenous & workers projects in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Australia
CULTURAL ANDEAN MUSIC PRESENTATION OF MARCELO CHIMBOLEMA,
INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS GUEST FROM ECUADOR, CONAIE
Celebrating the struggles and resistances of first nations, workers, women rights around the world, and for the rights to build new possibilities in our society.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate with us the end of 2008, another year of small victories which are leading us to our final victory for peace, justice and dignity.
Thanks for your valuable support during the International Indigenous Solidarity Gathering - Latin America, Asia and the Pacific
Nice food from Asia and the Latin American countries
Cultural Andean Music Presentation of Marcelo Chimbolema,
International Indigenous guest from Ecuador, CONAIE
Australian First Nation Musicians
Australian Performances
All proceeds in support Indigenous & workers projects in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Australia
$20conc. - $25 Full, Bookings essential
RSVP by December 11th. Email orcall 0400 914 944
All welcome
Organised by the Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET)
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
FOE Offices
All proceeds in support Indigenous & workers projects in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Australia
CULTURAL ANDEAN MUSIC PRESENTATION OF MARCELO CHIMBOLEMA,
INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS GUEST FROM ECUADOR, CONAIE
Celebrating the struggles and resistances of first nations, workers, women rights around the world, and for the rights to build new possibilities in our society.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate with us the end of 2008, another year of small victories which are leading us to our final victory for peace, justice and dignity.
Thanks for your valuable support during the International Indigenous Solidarity Gathering - Latin America, Asia and the Pacific
Nice food from Asia and the Latin American countries
Cultural Andean Music Presentation of Marcelo Chimbolema,
International Indigenous guest from Ecuador, CONAIE
Australian First Nation Musicians
Australian Performances
All proceeds in support Indigenous & workers projects in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Australia
$20conc. - $25 Full, Bookings essential
RSVP by December 11th. Email orcall 0400 914 944
All welcome
Organised by the Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET)
This was Radical Women’s 41st international anniversary conference, held October 3 – 6 at the historic Women’s Building. Melbourne participants brought back the experience and excitement to a report-back event, and people are talking about how the ideas can be applied to Australia.
Spend an informal afternoon to meet others and discuss how we can act do together on today’s burning issues and bring on real change. Bring your ideas and a dish to share.
We’ll gather at Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
Catch the Upfield train or Sydney Road tram, and there is plenty of free parking at the rear.
For more information, call 9388 0062 or email. Check out the conference on the website.
Everyone is welcome!
The first Homeless World Cup was in Graz, Austria in 2003. Since then Gothenburg, Edinburgh, Cape Town and Copenhagen have played host to the tournament. Having participated with our Street Socceroos since the 2005 tournament in Edinburgh, The Big Issue put in a successful bid to host the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
In 2008, running from december 1st to 7th, Melbourne will host the sixth Homeless Word Cup and will welcome teams from over 50 nations worldwide.
Players will come together in the spirit of sport and community to represent their countries, entertain the crowds and demonstrate the power of sport as a means of social inclusion.
Make sure you come to this fantastic free community event!
Adopt A Team
Get your school involved with the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and learn about another culture.
The Adopt a Team program is an opportunity to enrich the learning of thousands of Australian school students by linking them to the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup and making it possible for some disadvantaged nations to participate.
Within a structure provided by the Education Foundation Australia, and supported by the Homeless World Cup, school communities will be invited to adopt a team participating in the Homeless World Cup.
For more details visit The Big Issue website.
Be part of the DIY Art Show’s Art–a–thon 2008. How much art can you make in one week to raise money for Community Radio?
Make art for one week and get your peeps to sponsor you to raise money for community radio.
Dare your friends to make as much art as they can during the week of December 1st - 7th.
Register! Sponsor! Create! Celebrate!
More info
African Cup charity soccer event - December 7!!
11am
Venue: Yarraville Glory Soccer Club
McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Avenue, Spotwood
The Rotary Club of Footscray, in partnership with Ethio-Australian Sports Federation, Victoria Police and Footscray United Soccer Club Inc. are hosting the African Cup charity game on Sunday 7 December 2008.
The match pits a combined side made up from Victoria Police and the Footscray United Soccer Club, featuring Publicis' own Rob Tripp, against an Ethiopian side from the local community. There will also be two games played amongst the African community.
The event aims to develop relationships within the local community, increase the opportunities for the African community to participate in physical activity, create greater community collaboration in sport and recreation programs, and ensure that population groups with special needs (people of non-English speaking backgrounds) can access programs and services across our suburbs.
The day will feature a BBQ sausage sizzle, canteen sales and African music. Proceeds on the day will go to the Rotary Club to support programs that will help engage and support the African community.
Please contact Robert Tripp for enquiries on rtripp@melbmg.com or Mobile 0414 86 88 37.
Current situation of Eritrean people in Refugee camps in Ethiopia
Earlier this year Berhan Jaber, 3CR presenter of the program Eritrean Voices, travelled to Ethiopia to interview Eritrean people living in the refugee camps there.
On Tuesday 9 December 7pm he will present a multi-media presentation documenting what he witnessed in the camps. Come along and hear about the realities of daily living inside the camps and hear a perspective that is not reflected in the mainstream media analysis of the ongoing conflicts in Eritrea.
Berhan Jaber is a respected member of the Eritrean community in Melbourne, he has been programming at 3CR since 2003. He is a Social worker and Social Justice advocate for Eritrean people who are displaced from their homeland.
The presentation starts at 7pm in the meeting room at 3CR, please email in your RSVP to Gab Reade at by Mon 8 Dec.
Join 3CR on Wednesday December 10 for a day of human rights activism.A highlight will be a live broadcast from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre from noon to 2pm.
Tune in for unique stories and musical performances from Melbourne's refugee communities.
Supported by the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
NATION-WIDE PROTESTS: Sat Dec 13
Melbourne 12 Noon @ State Library
Together we can stop this legislation and preserve freedom of speech online.
The Australian Federal Government is pushing forward with a plan to
force Internet Service Providers [ISPs] to censor the Internet for all
Australians. This plan will waste tens of millions of taxpayer dollars
and slow down Internet access.
Despite being almost universally condemned by the public, ISPs, State
Governments, Media and censorship experts, Communications Minister
Stephen Conroy is determined to force this filter into your home.
For more information visit Australians Against Internet Censorship
(AAIC) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35119201737&ref=mf
The Australian government is planning to implement internet filtering at the ISP level. This internet filter will work in much the same way as the freely available filters for adult content which can already be downloaded by the public for personal use. The proposed filter will be intended to block content with a MA15+ rating or higher. Websites deemed to host illegal content will also be blocked. A blacklist of websites deemed unsuitable for public viewing has already been produced, this list is at present not available to the public. The dangerous concern is that any website the government disapproves of can easily be added to this list. Regardless of whether or not you trust the current government, there are no safeguards in place to prevent future governments from exploiting this list and adding websites that oppose their own personal ideals.
In order to pass this legislation it is likely that gambling websites will also be blocked. The cost of this technology is believed to be $45 million for the initial setup and then an additional $33 million per annum.
On the 28th of July the Australian government released a report detailing the results of a trial of six potential filters. The report included the following statistics.
Internet speeds dropped between 21% and 86%. The most accurate filter was also the one with the greatest drop in speed.
Content that the filters failed to block ranged from 2% to 13%.
Content blocked by mistake ranged from 1.3% to 7.8%
The type of websites blocked by accident may include websites on issues such as sexual health or breast cancer. Legitimate websites unfortunate enough to be hosted on a web-server with adult content are also likely to be blocked. Websites which are hacked or spammed with porn will again be blocked. Hate websites and websites deemed to be inciting criminal activity will be blocked, this may include websites promoting euthanasia or file sharing.
If your website is blocked the you will have to appeal the decision with an Administrative appeals tribunal. The exact process has yet to be disclosed.
This legislation will not protect children. If anything this legislation is more likely to harm children than protect them. Parents are likely to be lured into a false sense of security. Bypassing internet filters has been proven to be notoriously easy for children.
Of greater concern is the possibility that such a filter would encourage paedophiles to start using programs that make it more difficult for them to be tracked. This would hamper the efforts of the police in tracking paedophiles online.
An internet filter will do nothing to combat the production and uploading of Child Pornography.
The internet filter will not block P2P networks which are where the majority of file sharing occurs.
If the Australian government wants to stop child sexual abuse then the money for this legislation should be spent on Federal police programs designed to target the producers of such material
Let your federal MP know how you feel about this issue. Speaking directly to them will have the greatest effect. Letters will help too especially handwritten ones. Be careful not to insult or offend them, even if they are a sitting member of the labor party, they may not necessarily agree with this policy.
An official petition is available at http://www.wakinggiant.org/au_censorship.htm. The petition is open to all Australian citizens. Make sure that the people who sign it add their address, failing to do so may render a signature void.
Join Australians Against Internet Censorship.(AAIC). We are a non-political non-profit group dedicated to stopping this legislation from being passed. We are working at raising awareness of this issue and organising protests to show the public opposition to this legislation. You can find us at http://www.nocleanfeedforum.com
For further information visit http://stopthecleanfeed.com/
Together we can stop this legislation and preserve freedom of speech online.
Solidarity with Greece: Rally for Alexandros Grigoropoulos
Outside the Greek Consulate
37-29 Albert Road, South Melbourne (take St Kilda Rd trams)
On Saturday 6th of December at around 10pm, two Greek policemen were in patrol in a central street by Exarchia square, in the center of Athens. They had a verbal argument with some young people who were there. During the argument, one of the cops pulled his gun and shot a 16-year-old minor twice. The victim was moved to Evangelismos Hospital to be pronounced dead. According to eye-witnesses, the cop had been swearing against the young boy, and showing his genitals, before shooting him. In a spontaneous response, thousands of people gathered in the centers of most Greek cities over the past three days in riots. In Athens, people gathered outside Evangelismos Hospital, in order to prevent the cops from entering the building. A little later the riot police attacked in a street in Exarchia resulting in one person being arrested. The evening in Athens evolved with a spontaneous assembly in the Polytechnic University, many rioted in the center of Athens, including attacks against police departments and banks, until the early hours of the next morning. Meanwhile, a spontaneous demonstration took place, but it was confronted by the riot police with tear gas. Rallies, demonstrations, direct actions and riots took place all around the country. Solidarity actions have already been held around Greece, in London, Edinburgh, Berlin, and Vienna. There is a planned rally/vigil for Alexandros Grigoropoulos in Melbourne – the city with the biggest Greek population outside of Greece.
For more information: contact David Vakalis on 0404 722 687
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Please join our community action - Sunday December 14, on the pipeline construction site in Toolangi forest.
This short-sighted project will pump 75 billion litres of water a year from the Goulburn River, the major Victorian tributary of the Murray, to supply Melbourne. The media to date has shown protests and rallies by rural communities whose land and livelihoods are being damaged. But the government says the pipeline is being built to benefit us in Melbourne. We must ask ourselves:
* Do we really need it?
* What are its impacts?
* What else can we do to meet our water needs?
Please join us for a peaceful Walk On to the pipeline construction site to show that Melbourne people care. We do not want scarce resources drawn from dry catchments simply because the state government lacks the courage and foresight to deal with Melbourne’s water needs responsibly and honestly.
When: Sunday, December 14
Where: Meet at 11am SHARP at the corner of the Melba Highway and the Healesville – Kinglake Rd (Melways Key Map, Page 10 P2 or Day Tours Page 910 Q11). We will convoy/car-pool the last few kilometres to the construction site. Allow about 70 minutes drive from inner Melbourne.
What: We will walk on to the pipe construction site to witness the clearing of Toolangi State Forest, and hear from locals who will explain the ecological impacts of the proposed pipeline which will cut through 12 kilometres of the forest between Glenburn and Yarra Glen.
Then join us at 1pm for a picnic by the Yea River at Glenburn (turn left at Glenburn Hotel, follow for 100m), to catch up, ask questions and hear from people involved in the Plug the Pipe. BYO food & drink.
Aim: To send a message to the state government that people in Melbourne as well as country Victoria care about the real cost of this project. We do not need this $750+ million pipeline.
* Government should not be removing water from stressed catchments
north of the Great Divide
* There are many other more sustainable and long term options to
meet our growing water needs, without this pipeline
* Melbourne – it’s time we stood up against this destructive project!
This will mark the launch of a new alliance. We will focus on opposing construction of the southern end of the pipeline, as it crashes through Toolangi State Forest and the Yarra Valley and mobilising Melbourne people on this important issue.
Further information: Cam Walker, 03 9419 8700, 0419 338 047 or email.
Please car pool to reduce emissions. Also there is limited space to park. If you can offer or need a ride, please contact Cam.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE -
STOP THE NORTH - SOUTH PIPELINE;
START THE RIGHT WATER STRATEGY!
Melbourne CBD location(s) to be announced
Contact Name Stephen Taberner
Contact Email taberner@tpg.com.au
BUY MORE STUFF! will make its world debut in Big W, Myer and other stores on Thursday Dec 18 during the evening shopping hours.
This is a foolish and ironically intended anthem to consumerism, in the tradition of "vote the bastards out": see youtube clip
17-12-2008 Here is the latest update from flashmob organiser extraordinaire Stephen Taberner:
"I am happy to announce that we had a perfectly grand musical congress at the rehearsal last night, so thanks to everybody who restacked their christmas season to make it. the song is sounding awesome and thus I pronounce us to be in readiness for the big event on thursday.
we will meet at 5pm outside the state library, which is on the corner of swanston and latrobe. apparently the chance of rain is 40%, so I think 40% of us should bring an umbrella. if we move to an indoor location, we will leave a sentry to redirect you. we aim to run through the song till soon after 6, when the whole pesky event will begin in earnest.
current plans for flashmob locations include outside Big W in the QV, bourke st mall, melbourne central and the manchester section at myer. please email any excellent further ideas to me, and also if you are going to be late, get a mobile number of someone who is going so you can find us!
please wear city-ish kind of gear. suits for men would be wonderful. we are supposed to be shoppers on the way home from work in the city. and you have to look pretty for the camera, which will be manned by pete. I was most remiss to not introduce him to you last night, so apologies for that.
new singers and those who couldn't make thursday are most cordially welcome so long as they get there for the 5pm rehearsal and they have done some listening to the mp3s first. if it helps I can email you a jpg of the dots for the song.
ah, um. that's it! it shall be grand, and I am most thermulously thingly about the whole thing. see you down there.
respectfully
stephen"
Here are the links for learning the parts:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/stuff.tenor.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/stuff.sop.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/stuff.alto.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/stuff.bass.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/mc.tenor.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/mc.sop.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/mc.alto.mp3
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/13/1581369/mc.bass.mp3
These files are fully panned with the target part to the left and all others to the right. To listen to your part, turn the balance control (you can do this even on a mac for example under system preferences/sound) fully to the left, or if you have headphones, take one off. Then you can readjust to hear more of the others when you are confident.
and here are the words:
(these are the correct words, rather than those in the mp3)
ooooh etc
CHORUS
buy more stuff!
stuff!
buy more stuff!
stuff!
buy more stuff!
stuff!
any kind of stuff will do (stuff!)
just as long as it's brand new (stuff!)
matte or shiney, pink or blue (stuff!)
Come and celebrate another super year at 3CR on Thursday 18 December at the Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall in Carlton. All welcome!
We shall also be launching both the 2008 Beyond the Bars CD as well as 3CRs' Done By Law program's new website.
Stay tuned to 3CR on 855AM or to this website for more details.
Contact the Special Projects Coordinator for more information.
Trades Hall, Cnr Lygon and Victoria sts, Carlton
December 18th: Is there anything left wing about liberalism?
January 8th: Trotsky: Culture & Revolution (upstairs, Sabbatini's Restaurant, 160 Lygon St in Carlton)
January 15th: The Decline of US Power: The end of a unipolar world?
January 22nd: Educational Meeting: Why the working class is central in Marxist theory
Visit the Socialist Alternative website for more information.
At 6:30pm, meet at Birrarung Marr (gather at the Angel sculpture).
We will ride the Yarra trail from the City to Lentil as Anything at Abbotsford Convent.
To ensure your place at the table, phone 0412703483 or reply to . Or just turn up and take your chances! It's not too late to join this ride!
bikefunmelbourne@lists.riseup.net
The collective meets twice a month and we welcome new members. Meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6.30pm.
Meeting dates for the rest of 2008 are:
- 18 December
We meet at FoE, 312 Smith st, Collingwood (near Johnson street. We are on the #86 tram line going to Bundoora and the buses coming from Doncaster and Donvale that runalong Johnson street).
For further information, please contact Ellen Roberts: ellenmroberts@yahoo.com.au
The action will start at 12:30pm, this Friday 19th December.
Gather outside the RICH outlet, 375 Brunswick St, (near the corner with Rose St), Fitzroy.
Bring your best singing voices, and join FairWear in delivering a lump of coal to this clothing company, and in singing our unique brand of Christmas carols, in honour of sweatshop workers and outworkers.
See you there!
FairWear Victoria Campaign
Ph:(03) 9251 5270
3CR is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, traditional owners of the land from which we transmit people powered radio.
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PO Box 1277 Collingwood Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3065
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