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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 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.
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The 'Made 'n Thornbury' Community Market is on again.
The March one was a great success and we hope you can visit this one in May! The markets aim to support women in micro business and to create opportunities to celebrate the skills and craftsmanship of hand made items. The focus of the markets is on hand made crafts and locally grown produce, children’s craft table and live music. All stalls will operate with environmental considerations. So come and join us in supporting locally made and grown products. Fee: Free. Time: 10am - 3pm. Venue: Leinster Grove Community Hall, 99 Leinster Grove Thornbury. Start: 14:00
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Come and see two documentaries... Date Saturday 2nd May Times 2pm – 4.30pm Cost $20 - $15 concession Tickets from Gasworks 9699 3253 Synopsis of Documentaries on Women of Tibet... Film 1: Women of Tibet: A quiet Revolution A Quiet Revolution is a celebration of the human spirit. For the first time on film, three generations of Tibet’s most dynamic and articulate women come together to share the wisdom that allows them to bridge their ancient and contemporary worlds, the sacred and the secular. This is the account of women who have lost everything and then survived the perilous escape from Tibet across the high Himalayas. From their principal refuge in Dharamsala, India, to small settlements scattered across the globe, these women have become the architects and builders of the new Tibet. Their goal is singular--to impart to Tibetan children the strength and knowledge of their cultural heritage and spiritual wisdom. 57 minutes duration Film 2: Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo: The Great Mother Gyalyum Chemo and The Great Mother Archetype is the compelling life story of Dekyi Tsering, the mother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The Tibetan people call her “Gyalyum Chemo” or “Great Mother.” During the course of her extraordinary life, she gave birth to sixteen children, seven who survived, two of whom were recognized as incarnate lamas, and one who has been recognized by millions around the globe as one of the world’s leading ambassadors for peace. Dekyi Tsering's story embodies the generosity and wisdom of the “Great Mother” archetype in action. By following the journey of her life and times, we can see the gifts that mothers can and do give when there is nothing left to give; how a mother’s love survives regardless of loss; and how simple gestures of encouragement and support can profoundly impact the course one’s life. These are the qualities of motherhood that not only keep a family together, but have also helped to keep a nation together as it faced cultural genocide and exile. They are also the qualities that helped inspire the strength to preserve culture, family and tradition while in exile. 57 minutes duration Start: 19:30
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Come on down to the Rock Roll Dance
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You can put your foot down against poverty, by joining a Walk against Want in support of Oxfam Australia.
For more information on a Walk against Want near you call 1800 034 034 or visit the website. | ||
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CERES Global are recruiting for the 2009 Indonesia Cultural Exchange Program! The program, held during June and July of this year, consists of a 21-day journey through rural and coastal villages of Indonesia. It will offer participants the opportunity to strengthen connections between Australia and international communities, whilst working on a range of social justice and environmental sustainability projects. Please join us for an information session this Thursday the 7th of May from 7pm - 8:30pm at the CERES Visitor's Centre, Corner of Robert and Stewart Streets, East Brunswick. For more information contact : Email Nina or call CERES Reception on 9387 2609 | ||
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Action demanding the Australian government call for an immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka Saturday 9 May 11am – 2pm Federation Square, cnr Swanston St & Flinders St Under the guise of fighting terrorism, the Sri Lankan Army has unleashed a killing spree against the Tamils. They aim to destroy the Tamil armed resistance movement — the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) — and bring the entire island back under central government control. The 25-year armed conflict is a result of oppressive policies against the Tamil minority on the island, and successive Sri Lankan governments' refusal to grant the Tamil people the right to self-determination. Tens of thousands of Tamil civilians are trapped in a "no-fire zone" on a narrow stretch of land. The zone is under a brutal air, sea and ground assault by the Sri Lankan Army. Start: 19:30
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From Corporate bail-outs to golden handshakes and fat-cat welfare to massive CEO salaries... Join Rod and his almighty team of comedians featuring:
Mohammed el-Leissy
SATURDAY 9 MAY
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Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 Start: 18:30
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THE POLITICS OF COPENHAGEN - the implications of a new international climate agreement.
What are the prospects of a new climate agreement being reached at Copenhagen in December? What do different countries want and how will it affect them? Will it be just and will it solve the climate crisis?
Supported by Friends of the Earth | ||
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Start: 12 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 23:59
Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 | ||
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Start: 12 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 23:59
Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 Start: 18:30
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Socialist Alliance Northern Suburbs Branch PUBLIC FORUM Who should bear the burden? A community and trade union response to the economic crisis and job losses
Anatolian Cultural Centre, 195 Sydney Rd Coburg. Access by public transport: No. 19 tram, stop 31 (Reynard St). Speakers: Dr James Doughney, Victoria University will be speaking on the nature of the economic crisis. Dave Kerin, union activist, will discuss some possible ways to tackle the twin crises of the economy and the climate Michele O'Neil National Secretary from the Textile Clothing Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) on the recent Pacific Brands job losses Chaired by Wayne Klempel, Secretary of the Northern District Delegates' Committee of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) Information please ring 9639 8622 or 0407 023672. Start: 19:30
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
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Start: 12 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 23:59
Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 (all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. Start: 17:30
End: 19:00
END ISRAELI APARTHEID AND OCCUPATON REMEMBERING 61 YEARS OF AL NAKBA Rally & March 5.30pm, Friday, 15 May, 2009 State Library of Victoria cnr of Swanston & La Trobe Sts, Melbourne City May 15, will mark 61 years of the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe). In 1948, more than 750,000 Palestinians were ethnically cleansed from their homeland by Zionist forces, with more than 500 Palestinian villages depopulated and destroyed. Today more than 7 million Palestinian refugees, the largest refugee community in the world, are living in exile. Israel continues to colonise and ethnically cleanse Palestinian land through occupation and war. On the 61st anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba join the ongoing campaign to say no to Israel's ongoing war crimes & ethnic cleansing of Palestine and demand justice for the Palestinian people. End the siege of Gaza End the occupation of Palestine Recognise the Palestinian Right of Return No Australian support for Israel – Sanctions Now! *** Initiated by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (email), as part of a National Day of Action in support of the Palestinian people - supported by - Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Melbourne), Australians for Palestine (Melbourne), Palestinian Community Association (Victoria), Women for Palestine (Melbourne), Coalition of Palestine Solidarity Groups (Melbourne), La Trobe University Students for Palestine (Melbourne), Action for Palestine (Adelaide), Australian Friends of Palestine (Adelaide), Friends of Palestine WA (Perth), Justice for Palestine (Queensland), Gaza Defence Committee (Sydney), Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Committee (Sydney), Canterbury Bankstown Peace Group (Sydney), Revolutionary Socialist Party, Freedom Socialist Party, Socialist Alternative, Radical Women, Socialist Alliance, Indigenous Social Justice Association. | ||
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Start: 12 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 23:59
Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 (all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. Start: 09:00
Start: 16 May 2009 - 09:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 17:00
Patchworks Collections Friendship Group - Healesville Fundraising are holding a Patchwork and Quilt Exhibition at the Senior Citizens Hall, Green Street, Healesville on Sat 16th and Sun 17th May from 10am to 5pm. Refreshments available. Entry $5.00 per person. ALL funds raised will go towards the purchase of materials for the making of quilts for bushfire victims. Start: 11:00
End: 13:00
A Vigil and Awareness Campaign by the Women of Melbourne - Tamils and others gather at Federation Square - March to State Parliament Saturday, 16 May, 11am - 1pm We do not belong to any one organisation, but come from many groups. We are deeply disturbed by the plight of Tamil women in the Northeast of Sri Lanka – in the conflict zone, in the detention (Concentration) camps, out in the open running for their lives. We are very disturbed at what the Sri Lankan Army is doing to our fellow-women, 1. The Rape of Tamil women - Once again rape has become fair game to the Sinhala soldiers. Tamil women are raped in the most brutal fashion, and the Red Cross will testify to that. Gang rape is common play for the soldiers ‘recreation’. It is one form of genocide to destroy the morale of a race through Rape. 2. The abuse of children - Now the soldiers have started molesting the young children. While parents are curtained by barbed wire, children are taken away and many assaulted, raped and often killed. 3. Genocide of the Tamils – We appeal to the international community to rise against the genocide of the Tamil people as over 11,000 Tamils have been killed in the last four months of this year alone 4. Concentration camps -The International Community and the UN have insisted on the capture of civilians but have failed to take adequate responsibility for the provision of food, shelter and care of the IDPs who are languishing terrorized in concentration camps. * Rise against the inhuman war in Sri Lanka which is bombing and shelling innocent civilians. PLEASE do something to stop the genocide of the Tamils in Sri Lanka * Bring the plight of the women who are at the mercy of the Sri Lankan Army * Implore the UN to provide security and care for the IDPs in the concentration camps Contact: Ramini 0404 090 217 Mano 0417 130 782 Start: 18:30
Start: 16 May 2009 - 18:30
End: 17 May 2009 - 00:30
Come to this Queer Italian event>> GRIND IT ITALIAN BENT STYLE DANCE Location ~ Northcote Town Hall, 189 High St. Northcote • Date ~ Saturday 16 May 6.30pm to Sunday 17 May 12.30am • Tickets ~ $20 full/ $17 conc. Live Italian band ‘Duo Combo’ & DJ spinning Italian & non-Italian pop, folk, disco tunes • All welcome, Wheelchair accessible venue, Groovy door & raffle prizes 2b1, BYO all drinks & food Buy Tickets Pre-purchased tix only - 0412 868 438 or email. Get ready to Grind it Italian ‘Bent’ Style with the Original Flag Sisters & their ‘Flyin High’ show, plus stupendous Italian Australian performers: Rocco D’Amore, Elvira & Signora Gessica. MCs: Neil Hansen & Petula Flag (yay!). A ‘fantastiche’ night of loud cheer, frantic (& not so) tarantella dancing, plenty of vino with extraordinary glamour shows to boot! Be initiated, immersed & reinvented into Italian culture - bent style! About ‘The Flag Sisters’ (Le Sorelle Bandiera) It’s thirty years since three audacious actors donned frocks and appeared on prime-time Italian television as Le Sorelle Bandiera (The Flag Sisters). It could have spelt the end of their careers, but they were an overnight sensation and went on to become one of Italy’s most adored acts, the paparazzi forever snapping at their high heels. In the wake of the award-winning documentary The Fabulous Flag Sisters (Mago Films, 2008), Neil Hansen and Mauro Bronchi, the two ‘surviving’ Flag Sisters, have revived their much-applauded act, with Ronnie van den Bergh (former principal dancer with the WA Ballet) replacing Tito Le Duc who now presides in diva heaven. In FLYIN’ HIGH, the Flag Sisters are trolley dollies, drawn back into service by the global financial crisis. On an AIR FLAG flight to just about everywhere (“Air Flag is proud to have some of the youngest, sexiest cabin attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on board this evening”), our ‘Sisters’ are more intent on providing in-flight entertainment than cabin service. And in an outrageous sequence of trio, duo and solo turns, they transform the ‘cabin’ into their private fantasy world, peopled by Marilyns, Jessica Rabbits, strippers, flamenco dancers and Neapolitan chantreuses. FLYIN’ HIGH is an ozone-guzzling 45-minute show, unashamedly awash with stunning costumes, gorgeous hair and age-defying make-up. So, buckle up for some divine turbulence . . . Rocco D’Amore – King of Kings, an Italian stallion, swooner of all creatures – great & small. Going back to his Sicilian roots, Rocco D’s Italian gallant performances are numero uno. Elvira – Italian folk singer extraordinaire, singing old Italian favourites much to the dismay of our parents but to the cheers of patrons! That’s la vita for you! Signora Gessica – A main stayer Signora Gessica’s sweet, experienced yet always vibrant performances rightly live up to her the title of Queen of Queens. Blonde, blue eyes & raunchy – a typical Italian woman! Duo Combo – ‘old timer’ Italian band strutting old Italian favourites; ensure comfy shoes for the many tarantellas! | ||
05 / 17
End: 23:59
Start: 12 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 23:59
Here is a fun and easy way to get involved in the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Now is the time to get out your texta's and cameras and send in a photo message for the IDAHO on May 17th! Pass this on to friends, family, co-workers. ALL communities need to stand up and Say No To Homophobia Today! The Anti Violence Project of Victoria is partnering with key Victorian organisations including Victoria Police, The ALSO Foundation, City of Melbourne, the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria, JOY 94.9 and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make a positive statement about homophobia through a state-wide campaign. The campaign involves an interactive web-site, a “Photo Kiosk” and a range of radio programs and print media discussions with specific content in the week leading up to IDAHO. The Website: To participate in the IDAHO website here is what you need to do. 1. Write a message on a piece of paper which challenges homophobia 2. Hold the piece of paper next to your face 3. Get a friend to take your photo, 4. Email the photo to time2@stophomophobiatoday.com Photo Kiosk If you don't have access to the internet you can always come along to the "Photo Kiosk". People will also be able to have pictures taken of themselves with their messages by attending the “ Photo Kiosk” on Friday May 15th in the Bourke Street Mall. Keep visiting www.stophomophobiatoday.com for the latest information. Please join us. Right across the State many community organisations, associations and individuals will run local events – how about you? Everyone is invited to upload their photos and register their activities on the web-site. You could play a significant role in getting the message out there. Plan an event – we will publicise them via the campaign web-site. We encourage you to take photos at your workplace or community organisation, then email them to us and we’ll tag your organisation as playing a part with IDAHO and this will show-up in the web-site. Check out campaign web-site which is currently under construction - this will morph into the finished product before the end of the week. A profile launch via media and the viral marketing campaign will phase-in during the weeks leading up to IDAHO on 17th May. Links: Report Homophobia Email in your Photo upload. “How to get involved” enquiries: IDAHO Victoria web-site: www.stophomophobiatoday.com We {also} want your stories It's important for people to talk about their experiences with Homophobia to to help folk to understand how Homophobia affects the community. We invite you to share your story to personalise an issue which is an identified issue in the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community by answering two questions is a couple of paragraphs: 1. What does Homophobia mean to you? 2. How has Homophobia affected your life? Submissions will be treated confidentially and will be published on the {also} website website. Please submit by our secure online form at the ALSO website or send to our office at: city village Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 (all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. End: 17:00
Start: 16 May 2009 - 09:00
End: 17 May 2009 - 17:00
Patchworks Collections Friendship Group - Healesville Fundraising are holding a Patchwork and Quilt Exhibition at the Senior Citizens Hall, Green Street, Healesville on Sat 16th and Sun 17th May from 10am to 5pm. Refreshments available. Entry $5.00 per person. ALL funds raised will go towards the purchase of materials for the making of quilts for bushfire victims. End: 00:30
Start: 16 May 2009 - 18:30
End: 17 May 2009 - 00:30
Come to this Queer Italian event>> GRIND IT ITALIAN BENT STYLE DANCE Location ~ Northcote Town Hall, 189 High St. Northcote • Date ~ Saturday 16 May 6.30pm to Sunday 17 May 12.30am • Tickets ~ $20 full/ $17 conc. Live Italian band ‘Duo Combo’ & DJ spinning Italian & non-Italian pop, folk, disco tunes • All welcome, Wheelchair accessible venue, Groovy door & raffle prizes 2b1, BYO all drinks & food Buy Tickets Pre-purchased tix only - 0412 868 438 or email. Get ready to Grind it Italian ‘Bent’ Style with the Original Flag Sisters & their ‘Flyin High’ show, plus stupendous Italian Australian performers: Rocco D’Amore, Elvira & Signora Gessica. MCs: Neil Hansen & Petula Flag (yay!). A ‘fantastiche’ night of loud cheer, frantic (& not so) tarantella dancing, plenty of vino with extraordinary glamour shows to boot! Be initiated, immersed & reinvented into Italian culture - bent style! About ‘The Flag Sisters’ (Le Sorelle Bandiera) It’s thirty years since three audacious actors donned frocks and appeared on prime-time Italian television as Le Sorelle Bandiera (The Flag Sisters). It could have spelt the end of their careers, but they were an overnight sensation and went on to become one of Italy’s most adored acts, the paparazzi forever snapping at their high heels. In the wake of the award-winning documentary The Fabulous Flag Sisters (Mago Films, 2008), Neil Hansen and Mauro Bronchi, the two ‘surviving’ Flag Sisters, have revived their much-applauded act, with Ronnie van den Bergh (former principal dancer with the WA Ballet) replacing Tito Le Duc who now presides in diva heaven. In FLYIN’ HIGH, the Flag Sisters are trolley dollies, drawn back into service by the global financial crisis. On an AIR FLAG flight to just about everywhere (“Air Flag is proud to have some of the youngest, sexiest cabin attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on board this evening”), our ‘Sisters’ are more intent on providing in-flight entertainment than cabin service. And in an outrageous sequence of trio, duo and solo turns, they transform the ‘cabin’ into their private fantasy world, peopled by Marilyns, Jessica Rabbits, strippers, flamenco dancers and Neapolitan chantreuses. FLYIN’ HIGH is an ozone-guzzling 45-minute show, unashamedly awash with stunning costumes, gorgeous hair and age-defying make-up. So, buckle up for some divine turbulence . . . Rocco D’Amore – King of Kings, an Italian stallion, swooner of all creatures – great & small. Going back to his Sicilian roots, Rocco D’s Italian gallant performances are numero uno. Elvira – Italian folk singer extraordinaire, singing old Italian favourites much to the dismay of our parents but to the cheers of patrons! That’s la vita for you! Signora Gessica – A main stayer Signora Gessica’s sweet, experienced yet always vibrant performances rightly live up to her the title of Queen of Queens. Blonde, blue eyes & raunchy – a typical Italian woman! Duo Combo – ‘old timer’ Italian band strutting old Italian favourites; ensure comfy shoes for the many tarantellas! Start: 13:00
End: 23:00
Sunday 1pm - 11pm on the 17th May, the
Rod'n'Rockabilly Shootout, a 10 Hour monster Kustom Kulture 1 day festival at
the Ferntree Gully Hotel.
Rockabilly music by 9 fantastic Australian rockabilly bands, the cars, the clothes and the lifestyle. This event is the 50's with attitude.
Complimenting the bands and genre, will be
heaps of stall and merchandise with kustom kulture, vintage and garage wear gear
and accessories, music stalls, air brush tattooing, pin ups, 50's glamour
parade, pinup competition, tattoo competition, bop dance competition, pin
striping, loco lowriders, hot rods and classic cars with a
Show'n'Shine.
Inside gets packed with people into the music. Outside gets packed with people into the cars.
If you want a full on day of awesome live music
and entertainment, this is it. .While you're there, grab yourself a Charlie
Sheen shirt or a Betty Page dress and join the converted who dont just listen,
they live it.
The crowd pours in early and leaves late so the
day is full on from start to finish as everyone wants to see every band.
1130 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully $25 entry at
the door.
Bands on the program - Doug Wilshire & the
Tail Spinners, Atomic Hi-Tones, Blackhill Ramblers, Firebird, Flyin Saucers,
Jump'n'Jive, Lowriders, Rumblekatz and Skyrockats. Of interest, most of these
bands can all lay claim to having worked with the Stray Cats or Stray Cats
members in Australia or overseas.
Start: 14:00
End: 15:00
Join the community rally to turn rubbish into community money... 2:00pm Sunday 17 May Parliament House Spring St, Melbourne Click here to register for the rally now and tell all your friends. Tell the Victorian government 10c Deposits on drink containers would: * be self-funded * increase recycling rates from 49% to 83% * save local councils over $15.2 million * reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 350,000 tonnes per year * save enough water to supply over 12,500 homes * create 300-400 new jobs * provide community groups wit h a new source of funds Thousands of postcards will be handed over to the government, showing the huge support for drink container deposits in Victoria. Remember, 10c Can Change the World! | ||
05 / 18
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 19
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 20
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. Start: 18:00
In this Sustainable Cities Round Table we will consider energy - such as renewable energy types, their distribution and alternatives. We'll also consider how we can mitigate energy losses, implement greater uptake of more sustainable options and ultimately conserve our own energy to ensure these changes take place!
Speakers confirmed include: Brad Shone, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd - The Solar Cities project Ralph Horne, RMIT University - Home energy efficiency - why haven't we fixed it yet? Faye Adams, Manningham City Council - Harnessing community passion Dr Greg Foliente, CSIRO - The Zero Emissions Home project Tim Forcey, Bayside Climate Change Action Group - Community climate action - The story of the human signs Jason Cox, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd - The Green Town project Ken Guthrie, Sustainability Victoria - Smart Energy Zones and wind generation Andrew Lawson, MBD Energy Limited - Green algae opportunities. Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street, State Library of Victoria. Proudly presented by the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab and the State Library of Victoria. RSVP essential - email by 15 May. Start: 19:30
End: 21:30
Local owner-occupiers, renters, landlords, and property managers are invited to attend the second FREE Sustainability Seminar (gold coin donation appreciated).
Registrations/refreshments from 7pm
North Melbourne Library Meeting Room, 66 Errol St, North Melbourne (Melways Ref: 2A J10)
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05 / 21
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. Start: 19:00
End: 20:30
CERES Global have run series of successful Cultural Exchange trips to India and Indonesia, which offer participants an opportunity to work collaboratively with rural and coastal village communities on sustainability-related projects. These trips are part of the ongoing work CERES is engaged in to help establish and strengthen connections between local Australian and international communities whilst working to achieve social justice and environmental sustainability. The information sessions for the upcoming Cultural Exchange Programs to Indonesia (June-July 2009) and India (December 2009 - January 2010) with be held from 7pm-8:30pm on Thursday the 21st of May at CERES Visitor’s Centre, Corner of Stewart and Robert St’s, East Brunswick. For more details please contact Nina at ceresglobal@ceres.org.au or phone (03) 9387 2609 Start: 19:00
End: 23:45
Public meeting: Who the hell was Clarrie O'Shea? May 1969 saw national strikes and mass protests of millions of workers. Find out what O'Shea and other unionists did and why it is important for us all today. Entry by donation. Drinks at bar prices. 7pm. Trades Hall Bar, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton South. Organised by Spirit of Eureka. For more info ph 0417 456 001, 0400 986 745 or email.
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05 / 22
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 23
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 24
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 25
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. | ||
05 / 26
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. Start: 00:00
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 Start: 18:30
End: 21:00
PUBLIC FORUM AND DISCUSSION A Threat from Within: Jewish opposition to Zionism Is Judaism the same as Zionism? Is criticising Israeli government policy and practices anti-Semitic? Visiting Canadian Jewish academic and author, Yakov Rabkin, will discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict and Jewish opposition to Zionism. Yakov Rabkin is Professor of History at the University of Montreal, where he has taught the history of science and contemporary Jewish history since 1973. Professor Rabkin is a Visiting Scholar at La Trobe University during the month of May 2009. His recent book is A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism. It has been translated into seven languages and nominated for Canada’s Governor General Award. ‘Excellent, very nicely written and well argued’ - John Mearsheimer, co-author of The Israel Lobby ‘A powerful provocative book, exposing much of what western religious and political figures refuse to examine’ - PalestineChronicle.com 7pm, Tuesday 26 May New International Bookshop Victorian Trades Hall cnr Lygon and Victoria St,Carlton Tel: 0439 454 375 or 0431 728 271 Entry by donation An initiative of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign Supported by the New International Bookshop Entry by donation | ||
05 / 27
(all day)
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. (all day)
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 Start: 16:30
End: 19:30
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Needless to say, in spite of it being a vital and compulsory step on the path of national unity, reconciliation is always a generational process that creates new narratives. This incorporation of reconciliation and apology into politics has been derived from a global phenomenon. Reconciliation commissions have been integrated into democratic processes, particularly at transitional stages, internationally. | ||
05 / 28
End: 20:30
Start: 14 May 2009 - 19:30
End: 28 May 2009 - 20:30
A call to action: Dump Connex — Boycott apartheid Israel The Coalition of Palestine Support Organisations that organised the Gaza rallies in January has been campaigning to Dump Connex & boycott Apartheid Israel. Connex's parent company Veolia has the contract to operate an apartheid light rail in the Palestinian Occupied Territories to link Israeli settlements in the West Bank with Israel. The light rail will go through Palestinian villages and a Palestinian refugee camp but it is likely that it will be for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers. Many Palestinian homes will be destroyed for this project. Public transport contracts in Victoria are up for renewal and Connex has tendered to have its contract for Melbourne's trains renewed. We are campaigning for the state government to dump Connex's contract on human rights grounds. We are leafleting commuters at train stations around the city. The response has been great. If you would like to join us, we will be leafleting the following stations at these times: * Thursday, May 14, 7.30-8.30pm, Parliament Station. * Monday, May 18, 7-9am, Parliament Station (Lonsdale St entrance). * Thursday, May 21, 7.30-8.30pm, Flagstaff Station. * Monday, May 25, 7-9am, Flagstaff Station. * Thursday, May 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Southern Cross Station. If you would like to help us distribute leaflets at train stations, or if you would like some leaflets delivered to you so that you can distribute them at work, school or in your organization, call Sue Bolton on 639 8622 or 0413 377 978 or email. For information visit Dump Connex. (all day)
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 | ||
05 / 29
(all day)
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 | ||
05 / 30
(all day)
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Conference: Our radical past — Lessons for today A century of struggle: Laborism & the radical alternative 9.30am, Saturday, May 30 AMWU offices, 251 Queensberry St, Carlton A one-day conference dealing with the long struggle to build a radical alternative to the deadening hand of right-wing laborism. The seminar will look at the experiences of the socialist, syndicalist and communist movements in Australia over the last century. Today we face the twin crises of global economic meltdown and planetary warming with right-wing ALP governments in power in Canberra and most states. What lessons can we draw from the past for today's struggle? What is the way forward to build the movement for radical social change? Speakers: Jamie Doughney (VUT researcher, NTEU Vic. president), Jeremy Smith (president, Ballarat University NTEU), Verity Burgmann (historian, author of Revolutionary Industrial Unionism: The Industrial Workers of the World in Australia), Margarita Windisch (national co-convenor of Socialist Alliance), Dave Holmes (manager of socialist publishing house Resistance Books), Sue Bull (teacher, socialist activist), Dave Kerin (CFMEU organiser, former coordinator of Union Solidarity), Chris Spindler (AMWU Metals organiser). Full agenda: Visit Radical history conference. Registration $15/$5. From 9.30am. Organised by Socialist Alliance. Sponsored by Green Left Weekly. For more info ph 9639 8622. Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
Direct Action presents art & the capitalist crisis: creating spaces for a 21st Century Revolution A Public Forum including these topics: * Why does so much contemporary art alienate the majority of working people? * Art as a form of resistance to the capitalist state * how can art be effective in helping create alternatives to war, poverty and unemployment in the 21st Century? When: Sat, May 30, 2pm Where: New International Bookshop, Victoria Trades Hall, Cnr Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton Speakers include: Adam Broinowsky PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne/The Centre for Ideas (2007-). Adam Broinowski has made documentary (Hell Bento!), independent solo (Vivisection Vision: animal reflections, Gherkin) and group performances (Know No Cure, Hotel Obsino, The Great Gameshow of Pernicious Influences, H20) and collaborated with many companies (Company B, desoxy, Dramalab, La Mama, Magpie, nyid, Playbox, Salamanca, Snuff Puppets, Stalker, Gekidan Kaitaisha, MONO), touring to South America, Europe, UK, US, Asia and Australia. He gained his MA (Theatre of Body: Ankoku Butoh – Gekidan Kaitaisha 2003) at the University of Melbourne, was a research fellow at the University of Tokyo (2003-2005) Sarah Rainbird Visual Arts Manager, Gasworks Arts Park Editor of new publication called: Harmonic Tremors: Aesthetic Interventions in the Public Sphere Van Thanh Rudd Rudd is a visual artist who regularly exhibits around Australia and internationally. Current exhibitions include NAM BANG! at the Casula Powerhouse, and an up-coming exhibition at SLOT space, Redfern, Sydney (july). Controversy has followed much of his artwork including the recent censorship of Economy of Movement - a Piece of Palestine by Connex Melbourne. He is the founder of The Carriers Project and is currently establishing a visual arts collective called The C.E.O.s (collective engagement operatives). Rudd is also a member of the Revolutionary Socialist Party. Entry by donation For more info call 0432 335 966 "Our aims: the independence of art - for the revolution. The Revolution - for the complete liberation of art!" -Andre Breton and Diego Rivera | ||
05 / 31
End: 23:59
Start: 26 May 2009 - 00:00
End: 31 May 2009 - 23:59
St Kilda Film Festival 2009 - 26 to 31May. For further information, visit the website.
Bookings: The Palace George Cinemas 03 9534 6922 | ||
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