Help clean St Kilda beach!

Meet at St Kilda pier at 4pm then come for drinks at 6pm at the Espy.

Bring bags, buckets, gloves, water. 

Have fun, make new friends and help the environment.

Any questions email Rachael.

 

Palestine solidarity week feast.

Featuring: Palestinian food & drink; Melbourne hip hop group The Brothahood and traditional Palestinian dance Rozana. Plus speakers, comedy acts and an auction.

Tickets available at the door $8/$5.

Date: Friday, 3rd April
Time: 6pm
Where: Melbourne University Student Union, Members' Lounge.

 

Living Music and Freeza presents
Hip Hop to Heal the Land
-Bushfire Benefit-

Melbourne’s finest hip hop acts are gathering for a one off gig to raise money for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal, ‘Healing the Land’, at the North Melbourne Meat Market on Friday 3 April.  Open to all ages to attend, Heal the Land is part of National Youth Week, which runs from 28 March to 5 April. 

‘Healing the Land’  is a rare opportunity to hear the best underground and emerging hip hop artists as they volunteer their talents to perform at one event.  You will be treated to fresh sounds, a great crowd and help raise money to assist people affected by the February fires.

Headlining ‘Healing the Land’ is a wealth of lyrical talent including the dynamic duo Mata n Must bringing their inimitable flavour; Yung Warriors and Johnny Mac & Mariki Hood inspire and have a strong following driven by support from Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray’s record label, Payback Records.  The label provides a valuable voice for Aboriginal hip hop artists and builds a sense of community.   Additional talent performing on the night includes Elf Transporter, Litigate MC, Class A with DJ Bogues, Julez, Ultra Violet, Indascene and Cam.  Each has a story to tell and each in an incomparable style that is inspired by the hip hop culture.  Why would you be anywhere else?

Tickets cost only $10 per person and all proceeds go to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.  ‘Healing the Land’ is open to all ages and is a drug and alcohol free event.  The City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government proudly support the event organiser, Living Music Freeza.  It consists predominantly of young people who volunteer their time and skills to gain invaluable work and life experiences.

What:  Healing the Land Benefit to raise money for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal

Come on down to the Collingwood Harvest Festival on SATURDAY 4TH APRIL from 2 to 6.30pm in Harmsworth Park, Collingwood.

Join us to celebrate the rich cultural diversity, the vibrant community and gardens of the Collingwood Housing Estate.

Showcasing Collingwood’s finest multi-cultural foods, eclectic entertainment, activities and art – all for free! Come and join in the fun - eat, drink and bask in the glory of Collingwood.

All people and pets welcome!

Lets Make Peace Possible: End the waste of war

Palm Sunday - April 5th @ State Library.

Peace-not troops - for Afghanistan and Iraq

Peace with Justice for Palestine

2.30pm Rally & Peace March

1.45pm Ecumenical Christian Service

Sponsored by the Victorian Council of Churches and the Campaign for International Cooperation and Disarmament.

Endorsements: Friends of the Earth, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons,Medical Association for Prevention of War, Nuclear Free Australia, Pax Christi, Socialist Alternative, Socialist Alliance.

Contact: Jessica on 0431 519 577

Palm Sunday rally & march:
Make peace possible & end the waste of war

2.30pm, Sunday, April 5.
State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne.
For more information ph Jessica 0431 519 577 or Pekka 9663 3677.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Green Left Weekly forum:
Climate change — Going beyond business as usual.

7pm, Tuesday, April 7.
Climate Action Centre, Level 5, Annex Building, Trades Hall.

International guest speaker: Ian Angus, editor of the Canadian online ecosocialist journal Climate and Capitalism, an associate editor of Socialist Voice, and a founding member of the Ecosocialist International Network. He will also be speaking at the up-coming World at a Crossroads Conference in Sydney over Easter.

 

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

www.marxism2009.com Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009 6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building " target="_blank">Marxism 2009: challenging capitalism and war
Easter weekend: Thursday April 9- Sunday April 12

Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009
6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building




The impact of the global financial crisis across the world has seen the collapse of countless banks and businesses, with untold millions of people left without jobs, homes or with reduced working conditions. Over 20 million workers in China, on returning to the cities after celebrating Chinese New Year, found they had no jobs to come back to. Under the shadow of this crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage, with American President Barack Obama committing an additional 15,000 more troops to the conflict in Afghanistan. 

It is clear that the world is entering a new era, but the path is not at all pre-determined. There has been growing resistance to governments' responses to the economic crisis as well as the wars that devastate people's lives.

This Easter eve, 6:30pm Thursday 9th April, is the opening night of Marxism 2009, which will gather together hundreds of activists, socialists and others from across Australia and the world, to discuss how best to advance to a fairer, more humane society. 

This event features keynote speakers on the topic of Challenging Capitalism and War. American socialist and journalist Joe Allen is author of Vietnam: the (Last) War the U.S. Lost and a frequent contributor to the International Socialist Review. Mamdouh Habashi is an Egyptian activist and theorist, involved in the Cairo Conferences and a participant of 2008 Egyptian textile workers' strikes. Sandra Bloodworth, Australian socialist, is a leading member of Socialist Alternative and author of a number of recently published books on the current economic crisis and the Russian Revolution. 

The opening night will launch what is bound to be an inspiring and stimulating weekend full of debate and discussion on theory, history and culture. Ensure you are there for the premier opening event of Marxism 2009

Visit the website for a program of the event and to buy tickets.

This month CERES Global launches its 2009 Indonesia Cultural Exchange Program. The 21-day program will offer participants an opportunity to work collaboratively with rural and coastal village communities on sustainability-related projects.

CERES Global will host an information session on the Indonesia Cultural Exchange Program on 9th April from 7 – 8.30 PM at the CERES Orientation Centre (Cnr. Roberts and Stewart Sts., East Brunswick).

RSVP is essential.

To RSVP or for more information contact Subik Baso: (03) 9387 2609 or

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

www.marxism2009.com Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009 6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building " target="_blank">Marxism 2009: challenging capitalism and war
Easter weekend: Thursday April 9- Sunday April 12

Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009
6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building




The impact of the global financial crisis across the world has seen the collapse of countless banks and businesses, with untold millions of people left without jobs, homes or with reduced working conditions. Over 20 million workers in China, on returning to the cities after celebrating Chinese New Year, found they had no jobs to come back to. Under the shadow of this crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage, with American President Barack Obama committing an additional 15,000 more troops to the conflict in Afghanistan. 

It is clear that the world is entering a new era, but the path is not at all pre-determined. There has been growing resistance to governments' responses to the economic crisis as well as the wars that devastate people's lives.

This Easter eve, 6:30pm Thursday 9th April, is the opening night of Marxism 2009, which will gather together hundreds of activists, socialists and others from across Australia and the world, to discuss how best to advance to a fairer, more humane society. 

This event features keynote speakers on the topic of Challenging Capitalism and War. American socialist and journalist Joe Allen is author of Vietnam: the (Last) War the U.S. Lost and a frequent contributor to the International Socialist Review. Mamdouh Habashi is an Egyptian activist and theorist, involved in the Cairo Conferences and a participant of 2008 Egyptian textile workers' strikes. Sandra Bloodworth, Australian socialist, is a leading member of Socialist Alternative and author of a number of recently published books on the current economic crisis and the Russian Revolution. 

The opening night will launch what is bound to be an inspiring and stimulating weekend full of debate and discussion on theory, history and culture. Ensure you are there for the premier opening event of Marxism 2009

Visit the website for a program of the event and to buy tickets.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

www.marxism2009.com Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009 6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building " target="_blank">Marxism 2009: challenging capitalism and war
Easter weekend: Thursday April 9- Sunday April 12

Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009
6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building




The impact of the global financial crisis across the world has seen the collapse of countless banks and businesses, with untold millions of people left without jobs, homes or with reduced working conditions. Over 20 million workers in China, on returning to the cities after celebrating Chinese New Year, found they had no jobs to come back to. Under the shadow of this crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage, with American President Barack Obama committing an additional 15,000 more troops to the conflict in Afghanistan. 

It is clear that the world is entering a new era, but the path is not at all pre-determined. There has been growing resistance to governments' responses to the economic crisis as well as the wars that devastate people's lives.

This Easter eve, 6:30pm Thursday 9th April, is the opening night of Marxism 2009, which will gather together hundreds of activists, socialists and others from across Australia and the world, to discuss how best to advance to a fairer, more humane society. 

This event features keynote speakers on the topic of Challenging Capitalism and War. American socialist and journalist Joe Allen is author of Vietnam: the (Last) War the U.S. Lost and a frequent contributor to the International Socialist Review. Mamdouh Habashi is an Egyptian activist and theorist, involved in the Cairo Conferences and a participant of 2008 Egyptian textile workers' strikes. Sandra Bloodworth, Australian socialist, is a leading member of Socialist Alternative and author of a number of recently published books on the current economic crisis and the Russian Revolution. 

The opening night will launch what is bound to be an inspiring and stimulating weekend full of debate and discussion on theory, history and culture. Ensure you are there for the premier opening event of Marxism 2009

Visit the website for a program of the event and to buy tickets.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

www.marxism2009.com Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009 6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building " target="_blank">Marxism 2009: challenging capitalism and war
Easter weekend: Thursday April 9- Sunday April 12

Capitalism at a crossroads: Opening Night of Marxism 2009
6:30pm Thursday April 9th, Melbourne University Student Union Building




The impact of the global financial crisis across the world has seen the collapse of countless banks and businesses, with untold millions of people left without jobs, homes or with reduced working conditions. Over 20 million workers in China, on returning to the cities after celebrating Chinese New Year, found they had no jobs to come back to. Under the shadow of this crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage, with American President Barack Obama committing an additional 15,000 more troops to the conflict in Afghanistan. 

It is clear that the world is entering a new era, but the path is not at all pre-determined. There has been growing resistance to governments' responses to the economic crisis as well as the wars that devastate people's lives.

This Easter eve, 6:30pm Thursday 9th April, is the opening night of Marxism 2009, which will gather together hundreds of activists, socialists and others from across Australia and the world, to discuss how best to advance to a fairer, more humane society. 

This event features keynote speakers on the topic of Challenging Capitalism and War. American socialist and journalist Joe Allen is author of Vietnam: the (Last) War the U.S. Lost and a frequent contributor to the International Socialist Review. Mamdouh Habashi is an Egyptian activist and theorist, involved in the Cairo Conferences and a participant of 2008 Egyptian textile workers' strikes. Sandra Bloodworth, Australian socialist, is a leading member of Socialist Alternative and author of a number of recently published books on the current economic crisis and the Russian Revolution. 

The opening night will launch what is bound to be an inspiring and stimulating weekend full of debate and discussion on theory, history and culture. Ensure you are there for the premier opening event of Marxism 2009

Visit the website for a program of the event and to buy tickets.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

Join 3CR folks at the 3CR fundraising film screening of Melbourne animation masterpiece Mary and Max on Thursday 16 April 6.45pm at the Kino Cinema.

Director Adam Eliot will introduce the film.

Adam Eliot (Harvie Crumpet) and his film crew have created a funny and bittersweet tale of oddballness, friendship and humanity (sound familiar?!) with their first feature length adventure.

Book your ticket now for only $20 full and $16 concession by paying online with your credit card or paypal account (see right)  or call the station during business hours on 9419 8377.

Synopsis: As Mary and Max chronicles Mary’s trip from adolescence to adulthood, and Max’s passage from middle to old age, it explores a bond that survives much more than the average friendship’s ups-and-downs. Mary and Max is both hilarious and poignant as it takes us on a journey that explores friendship, autism, taxidermy, psychiatry, alcoholism, where babies come from. Read a review.

The Kino Cinema is at 45 Collins st. It is in the CBD and is easy to get to on your bike or public transport. The number 109 tram goes right passed and Parliament train station is a block away. If you are car bound, Kino Cinema goers can park at the Collins Place carpark on Flinders Lanefree for 2 hours and then $2hr after that.

Public meeting:
Capitalism's economic crisis & 21st century socialism.

6.30pm, Thursday, April 16.
University Function Room (beside Kaleide Theatre), RMIT, Swanston St, City.

International guest speaker: Michael Lebowitz, director of the program in Transformative Practice and Human Development at the Centro Internacional Miranda in Caracas, Venezuela; author of Build it Now: 21st Century Socialism and Beyond Capital: Marx's Political Economy of the Working Class; and winner of the Isaac Deutscher memorial prize for 2004. Michael Lebowitz will also be speaking at the upcoming World at a Crossroads Conference. Presented by Socialist Alliance.

 

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

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Globalize the struggle! Globalize hope!
Let's unite for peasant's rights!
Join the International Day of Peasant's struggle!

Friday April 17, 12 Noon
At GPO, Corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Street
Melbourne-City

For more information email or call 0414 970 418 or 0400 914 944.

www.melbournesocialforum.org

The MSF aims to bring progressive thinkers together so that they can discuss, share and act on ideas for sustainable social and ecological justice.

Our goal is to help create a socially just and ecologically sustainable world by promoting collaboration between community groups, activists, and the wider community.

The event is an ideal opportunity for you to connect, inter link and develop these collaborations with organisations and individuals from Victoria and beyond.

The theme for this year is ‘In the Hot House - Positive Responses to Climate Change’. Under this umbrella, other vital contemporary themes (like human rights, sustainability, social and environmental justice) will also be discussed. In addition to discussion – based events and workshops, the MSF also features stalls, live music and artistic performances, films screenings, art displays, excellent food, great coffee and the chance to have the odd glass of wine should you be so inclined.

The 2009 MSF will open on Friday 17th with a public forum at Victoria University on Flinders St. This ‘panel forum’ will include speakers such as Tanya Ha (green lifestyle media personality), David Spratt (co-author of ‘Climate Code Red’) and Kirsten Larsen (the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab).

The launch will be followed by a two-day weekend festival at Ceres Environmental Park.

There are many ways to get involved in the Melbourne Social Forum, such as:

* PARTICIPATE – simply attend the event.

* HELP US GET THE WORD OUT – encourage other organisations and community groups to participate in the Melbourne Social Forum through word of mouth, your website and your email networks. 

* RUN A STALL- this is a great way to promote your organisation, sell your progressive goods and find volunteers. Stalls are priced at $50 – the best deal in town! Email: stalls@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* RUN A WORKSHOP - conduct a workshop on a topic relevant to your organisations’ cause. Email: workshops@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* OFFER A CULTURAL EVENT – all sorts of cultural contributions (be they music, dance, performance or visual art) are welcome at our event. Email: info@melbournesocialforum.org to find out about available ‘spaces’.

* VOLUNTEER – we love helpers. Email: volunteers@melbournesocialforum.org if you want to be one!

* SUPPORT - endorse the event, offer in-kind support or some other contribution.  Email info@melbournesocialforum.org to participate in this way.

For a full program of activities, further information and regular updates please refer to the MSF website at:

www.melbournesocialforum.org

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

communityunionweekends.wordpress.com

www.melbournesocialforum.org

The MSF aims to bring progressive thinkers together so that they can discuss, share and act on ideas for sustainable social and ecological justice.

Our goal is to help create a socially just and ecologically sustainable world by promoting collaboration between community groups, activists, and the wider community.

The event is an ideal opportunity for you to connect, inter link and develop these collaborations with organisations and individuals from Victoria and beyond.

The theme for this year is ‘In the Hot House - Positive Responses to Climate Change’. Under this umbrella, other vital contemporary themes (like human rights, sustainability, social and environmental justice) will also be discussed. In addition to discussion – based events and workshops, the MSF also features stalls, live music and artistic performances, films screenings, art displays, excellent food, great coffee and the chance to have the odd glass of wine should you be so inclined.

The 2009 MSF will open on Friday 17th with a public forum at Victoria University on Flinders St. This ‘panel forum’ will include speakers such as Tanya Ha (green lifestyle media personality), David Spratt (co-author of ‘Climate Code Red’) and Kirsten Larsen (the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab).

The launch will be followed by a two-day weekend festival at Ceres Environmental Park.

There are many ways to get involved in the Melbourne Social Forum, such as:

* PARTICIPATE – simply attend the event.

* HELP US GET THE WORD OUT – encourage other organisations and community groups to participate in the Melbourne Social Forum through word of mouth, your website and your email networks. 

* RUN A STALL- this is a great way to promote your organisation, sell your progressive goods and find volunteers. Stalls are priced at $50 – the best deal in town! Email: stalls@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* RUN A WORKSHOP - conduct a workshop on a topic relevant to your organisations’ cause. Email: workshops@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* OFFER A CULTURAL EVENT – all sorts of cultural contributions (be they music, dance, performance or visual art) are welcome at our event. Email: info@melbournesocialforum.org to find out about available ‘spaces’.

* VOLUNTEER – we love helpers. Email: volunteers@melbournesocialforum.org if you want to be one!

* SUPPORT - endorse the event, offer in-kind support or some other contribution.  Email info@melbournesocialforum.org to participate in this way.

For a full program of activities, further information and regular updates please refer to the MSF website at:

www.melbournesocialforum.org

SANDS (Vic) (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support) presents a
Mother’s Day Fair

Saturday 18th April, 10am to 4pm
St Joseph’s Parish Hall, 212 Boronia Road, Boronia

Come along and enjoy a FAMILY FUN DAY

Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Mother’s Day Gift Stalls, Mother’s Day Portrait, Sausage Sizzle, Raffle Prizes, Entertainment, CFA Fire Truck and much much more...
 FREE ENTRY

SANDS (Vic) (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support)>>

· 26 years of support for thousands of families and friends who experienced miscarriages, stillbirth or death of baby shortly after birth.

· A  large network of volunteers across Victoria providing support

· Recommended by a majority of maternity hospitals in Victoria

· Approved service provider in Victoria by Dept of Human Services  for perinatal death

If you need help please call 9899 0218 or visit the website.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

communityunionweekends.wordpress.com

www.melbournesocialforum.org

The MSF aims to bring progressive thinkers together so that they can discuss, share and act on ideas for sustainable social and ecological justice.

Our goal is to help create a socially just and ecologically sustainable world by promoting collaboration between community groups, activists, and the wider community.

The event is an ideal opportunity for you to connect, inter link and develop these collaborations with organisations and individuals from Victoria and beyond.

The theme for this year is ‘In the Hot House - Positive Responses to Climate Change’. Under this umbrella, other vital contemporary themes (like human rights, sustainability, social and environmental justice) will also be discussed. In addition to discussion – based events and workshops, the MSF also features stalls, live music and artistic performances, films screenings, art displays, excellent food, great coffee and the chance to have the odd glass of wine should you be so inclined.

The 2009 MSF will open on Friday 17th with a public forum at Victoria University on Flinders St. This ‘panel forum’ will include speakers such as Tanya Ha (green lifestyle media personality), David Spratt (co-author of ‘Climate Code Red’) and Kirsten Larsen (the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab).

The launch will be followed by a two-day weekend festival at Ceres Environmental Park.

There are many ways to get involved in the Melbourne Social Forum, such as:

* PARTICIPATE – simply attend the event.

* HELP US GET THE WORD OUT – encourage other organisations and community groups to participate in the Melbourne Social Forum through word of mouth, your website and your email networks. 

* RUN A STALL- this is a great way to promote your organisation, sell your progressive goods and find volunteers. Stalls are priced at $50 – the best deal in town! Email: stalls@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* RUN A WORKSHOP - conduct a workshop on a topic relevant to your organisations’ cause. Email: workshops@melbournesocialforum.org for more information.

* OFFER A CULTURAL EVENT – all sorts of cultural contributions (be they music, dance, performance or visual art) are welcome at our event. Email: info@melbournesocialforum.org to find out about available ‘spaces’.

* VOLUNTEER – we love helpers. Email: volunteers@melbournesocialforum.org if you want to be one!

* SUPPORT - endorse the event, offer in-kind support or some other contribution.  Email info@melbournesocialforum.org to participate in this way.

For a full program of activities, further information and regular updates please refer to the MSF website at:

www.melbournesocialforum.org

Come and see art work on display in the unique setting of a sanctuary for rescued farm animals.

Activities include children’s activity centre, special guests, line dancing, screening of 'A Delicate Balance', vegan BBQ. The event also marks the celebration of Edgar Alan Pig's 6th birthday!

Location: Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary, 365 McHarg's Road Willowmavin (via Kilmore) 10 am until 4 pm Sunday 19th April 2009. Contact Pam Ahern on 0408 397 301 or email the website.

Music From the Wetlands nurtures your environment and every year they invite you to a music festival to nurture you soul.

South Alphington & Fairfield Civic Association (SAFCA) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Music From the Wetlands Festival will be held on Sunday April 19th between 11.30pm and 5.30pm, at the Alphington Wetlands, 1 View St Alphington.

A free community event for the whole family featuring David Bridie, Megahorns, Second Nature, Northern Voice, Willy Philly Bush Band, Emma Anglesey St Bruno, The Alphingtones and commencing with a procession with Havana Palava – Melbournes most exciting street band.

Join the street procession starting at the corner of Heidelberg Rd and Yarralea St at 11.15am. Children from Alphington Primary are encouraged to wear the Easter bonnets they made to the procession and for every bonnet worn SAFCA will donate $3 towards craft supplies for Strathewen Primary, the bush fire affected school which Alphington Primary have adopted. There will be two stages allowing for non stop music and entertainment.

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The Moreland Climate Group invites you to a community debate and discussion featuring Kelvin Thomson, MP for Wills and David Spratt, Moreland resident and co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Emergency Action.

Coburg Concert Hall, 90 Bell St (rear of the Coburg Town Hall).
This is a free event

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

Book launch:
Global Warming and the Political Ecology of Health — Emerging Crises & Systemic Solutions

MC: Cam Walker (Friends of the Earth).
Speakers: Hans Baer (Co-author and Senior Lecturer, School of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Social Inquiry, and Centre of Health and Society, University Melbourne), David Spratt (Co-author of Climate Code Red), Sue Bolton (Socialist Alliance), Judy McVey (Solidarity).
Time: 6.30pm
Date: Thursday, 23 April 2009
Where: Climate Action Centre, 5th Floor, New Building (behind main building), Trades Hall, Cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton.
For more info Email

Stop Sri Lanka's Genocide of the Tamil People: Young Tamils Speak

Hear from the Tamil community about this important freedom struggle. Come and show solidarity by learning about and uncovering the hidden war. Bring your ideas about what we can do to help bring it to an end.

Since January 2009, more than 2,000 Tamils have been killed and 7,000 wounded by Sri Lankan troops. More than 200,000 are trapped inside a barren and shadeless 12-kilometre strip of land, without drinking water. Food and medicines are not allowed in. Forced hysterectomies and abortions of Tamil women make the genocidal aim of the Sri Lankan government’s offensive unmistakable. This is another Gaza, but concealed from world view.

For the past half century, the Sri Lankan state has persecuted the Tamil people and, over the past 25 years, has carried out a military campaign to drive them from their homeland, Tamil Eelam, in the country’s north and east. Because of the area’s strategic importance, global and regional powers — including the United States, Israel, Pakistan and India — have backed this brutal offensive. In an effort to demonise and isolate the Tamils’ just resistance, the U.S. and European Union listed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist organisation.

Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Dinner served at 6.30 pm for a $7.00 donation. Everyone is welcome!

Hosted by Radical Women

Phone 03-9388-0062 or email.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Melbourne Turkish Film Festival is debut event screening a selection of Turkish films from the internationally acclaimed to cult classics.

The festival will be running over six days at ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne.

Quilters have it all sewn up!

Members of the quilting community have been pooling their efforts to create quilts for people who have lost everything in the 'Black Saturday' bush fires. Quilts which have not yet been distributed will be a feature of the 'All Our Own Work Quilt Fair 2009'

The 'Sew & Sew' Quilters in conjunction with the Heathmont Baptist Church are holding their quilt fair on Friday 23rd April, 10am to 5pm and on Saturday 25th April, 12 noon to 5pm, at the Church, 78 Cuthbert Street, Heathmont.

For more information contact Carol on 9720 8722.

BOYCOTT APARTHEID IN ISRAEL
 

PICKET KEVIN RUDD

and

THE AUSTRALIA - ISRAEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

11.30am - 1 pm

FRIDAY, 24 APRIL

The Palladium Crown Towers

8 Whiteman St, South Bank

In Dec-Jan, more than 1400 Palestinians, 3/4 of them civilians, were killed when Israel conducted its 22 day war  against 1.5 million Palestinians civilians living in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s war came in the Gaza Strip came on the back of Israel’s illegal and brutal two year siege of Gaza which has denied the people of Gaza adequate food, fuel, medicine and electricity.  In addition, Israel continues, in contravention, of international law to carry out  an illegal 40 year military occupation of Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, engaging in Apartheid policies, while continuing to dispossess for more than 60 years the Palestinian people from their homeland.


The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) membership includes more than 1000 leading Australian companies across a broad range of industry sectors.  It seeks to vigorously promote bilateral trade between Australia and Israel.  On April 24, Australian Prime Minster, Kevin Rudd will be speaking at the AICC’s  business luncheon.


Demand:

NO AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL!

SANCTIONS NOW!

END THE SIEGE OF GAZA!

END THE OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE !

Initiated by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Email them.

Critical Mass transforms a dreary commute into a radiant celebration of a vibrant urban life and reclaiming of public space. Bikes are fun and every bicyclist is one less car.

Critical Mass is proof that we are each makers of history and shapers of our own social life. Bike Love creates a people powered community that enhances the urban experience, the city is alive!

Melbourne Critical Mass meets on the last friday of every month at 5:30pm outside the State Library at the corner of Swanston St and LaTrobe St.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Quilters have it all sewn up!

Members of the quilting community have been pooling their efforts to create quilts for people who have lost everything in the 'Black Saturday' bush fires. Quilts which have not yet been distributed will be a feature of the 'All Our Own Work Quilt Fair 2009'

The 'Sew & Sew' Quilters in conjunction with the Heathmont Baptist Church are holding their quilt fair on Friday 23rd April, 10am to 5pm and on Saturday 25th April, 12 noon to 5pm, at the Church, 78 Cuthbert Street, Heathmont.

For more information contact Carol on 9720 8722.

communityunionweekends.wordpress.com

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

communityunionweekends.wordpress.com

LA PETITE MORT- The Orgasm - a one off exclusive show at the Women’s Circus

Venue: Women’s Circus - Drill Hall - 395 Barkly Street West Footscray
Date: Sunday 26 April 2009
Tickets: Women’s Circus Member: Full $15 / Conc. $10

General Public: Full $20 / Conc. $15

Time: Doors open 4.15pm. Show starts 5pm
Bookings: No Bookings, Door sales only - CASH ONLY

Bar & Food available to purchase on the night
More information at Women's Circus.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

newmatilda.com presents a national series of public forums about the internet regulation debate in Australia.

The Federal Government's proposal to block internet sites with a mandatory filter has drawn overwhelming opposition from voices across politics and civil society. So what are the real questions for policy-makers?

These forums explore the ethical, social and political questions raised by government regulation of the internet. With the growing intersection between technology, politics and media, how do existing and proposed classification regimes measure up? Is filtering inevitable? Or are there better ways to regulate the world wide web?

SPEAKERS:
Senator Scott Ludlam, the Australian Greens
Michael Flood, Sociologist
Colin Jacobs, Electronic Frontiers Australia

WHEN:
Monday April 27th, 6.30pm

WHERE:
ACMI Cinemas
Federation Square
Flinders Street, Melbourne

Tickets for this event are $5.
RSVP is essential: Email [Please include “Melbourne Forum” in the subject line].

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

The City of Yarra was approached by community members from Gippsland to help organise an arts fundraiser to raise money for bushfire relief and it has been our privilege to work with an absolutely committed group of individuals to put together an auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall for the 21 May.

I can tell you wonderful stories about how many arms Dawn Stubbs has twisted to get everyone on board, including securing the services of the auction house Leonard Joel; the local printer James Yeats Printing who is printing the catalogue for free; Annette Frew who has convinced Gippsland food and wine producers to donate their goods (Capra Goats Cheese, Jindi Cheese, Maffra Cheese and Limbicks Winery); to the Cultural Catering cooks in Yarra’s public housing estates have committed to cooking gourmet foods that will be offered as part of entry to the auction; of the many kilometres Chris Stubbs has driven to collect all the donated artworks across Gippsland; about Carmel Nunan our freelance publicist who is donating her time; Easytix for the fabulous ticketing service; and to the ever growing list of artists who have donated their works for the auction.

How you can help:

By donating artworks. We are still collecting works, please contact Dawn Stubbs on 51458282 or email.

By buying a ticket and bringing your best bidding arm to the auction

All funds raised will go directly to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Workers are being sacked, and the bosses walk away with millions. The government tries to stop angry workers from fighting back.

Workers should not be forced to pay for the global capitalist crisis.

1st of May Day Global Day of Action - Rally

Friday 1 May 09

5:30 state library

Swanston street melbourne

To download full leaflet go to the website.

Our work produces the capitalists‘ profits. But we work to provide for ourselves and our families. We want a living wage and a healthy workplace. Instead all around the world, many of us become sick or die because of our work.

Workers in all countries are our allies. Our common enemies are the governments  and capitalists who want us to compete against other workers for jobs. Together we can win.

Our strength is a united working class. We must oppose and defeat capitalism.

No sackings. No wage cuts. No unsafe work. No workplace closures. Guaranteed pensions and social security. No disconnections. No evictions. No repossessions.

Our power is international industrial action and solidarity.

Support workers’ struggle. Fight to win.

Workers change the world.

Friday 1 May 09
5:30 state library, swanston street melbourne