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F.uture A.rt R.esearch. Wednesday 10th March
Pipemakers Park
Maribyrnong
www.facebook.com/pages/Future-Art-Research
Techquinox Sunday March 21st 3p.m.
Future Art Research are proud to offer an exhibition and performance spectacular.
Miss Havisham. By Lizzil (Voodoo Trash Dolls)
Mbug (dj)
Hardkore Slakness (Mighty Burning Demon) unveiling a brand new sculptural installation.
Steve Irwin and The Stingray the re-enactment by John-Paul Hussey.
Lalalullaby interactive sound sculpture featuring Ross Bencina, creator of Audio Mulch.
War On. Interactive artwork By Richard Allen.
Mream opening Exhibition.
Anthony Sawrey.
Paul Irving.
F.uture A.rt R.esearch is a brand new A.R.I. on the banks of the Maribyrnong. We are a proud new community, come and see.
Pippa 0418899251
pippa@futureartresearch.org
Plans hatched,
Deeds plotted,
F.uture A.rt R.esearch
Fun to be had.
F.uture A.rt R.esearch. Wednesday 10th March
Pipemakers Park
Maribyrnong
www.facebook.com/pages/Future-Art-Research
Techquinox Sunday March 21st 3p.m.
Future Art Research are proud to offer an exhibition and performance spectacular.
Miss Havisham. By Lizzil (Voodoo Trash Dolls)
Mbug (dj)
Hardkore Slakness (Mighty Burning Demon) unveiling a brand new sculptural installation.
Steve Irwin and The Stingray the re-enactment by John-Paul Hussey.
Lalalullaby interactive sound sculpture featuring Ross Bencina, creator of Audio Mulch.
War On. Interactive artwork By Richard Allen.
Mream opening Exhibition.
Anthony Sawrey.
Paul Irving.
F.uture A.rt R.esearch is a brand new A.R.I. on the banks of the Maribyrnong. We are a proud new community, come and see.
Pippa 0418899251
pippa@futureartresearch.org
Plans hatched,
Deeds plotted,
F.uture A.rt R.esearch
Fun to be had.
Direct Action Seminar
ON THE FRONTLINE:
Women & the Struggle for Liberation
Saturday Mar 27, 2pm
Direct Action Activist Centre,
Victorian Trades Hall,
cnr of Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton
*DA centre is located next to New International Bookshop in the basement of Trades Hall, entry via Victoria St.
**
Everywhere women are bearing the brunt of the global economic crash and increasing social inequality - wars & occupations, lost jobs, more discrimination, and an unrelenting cultural tide aimed at reversing the gains of the feminist movement.
But women are not simply on the frontline of government and corporate attacks, they are also on the frontline of resistance - leading major struggles against war, occupations, poverty and discrimination.
This seminar will bring together feminist activists to discuss these experiences of resistance and consider ways of reinvigorating the struggle for women's liberation.
The keynote speakers will introduce the discussion by drawing on their specific experiences with various resistance struggles including Palestine, Latin America and Australia.
Speakers Include:
Kim Bullimore, recently returned from working in the Occupied West Bank as a human rights volunteer, Direct Action journalist.
Lourdes Garcia, Centre for Latin America Studies & Solidarity, Mexican activist recently returned from Mexico.
Zely Ariane, National Network for Womens' Liberation (JNPM) in Indonesia & Committee of the Politics of the Poor–People’s Democratic Party (KPRM-PRD), touring Australia.
For more information: Tel 0439 454 375 or 0403 943 529
www.directaction.org.au
Freedom Socialist Party meeting
Tuesday 30 March, 7:00 pm
Rosa Luxemburg remains an inspirational role model today.Considered a youngster when she made some of her most important politicalcontributions, she overcame the prejudice she faced as a woman, a Jew and aforeigner living in Germany to win the respect of her socialist contemporariesas a leader. She was a determined opponent of World War One and a fierceadvocate for women’s rights. She developed a profound critique of the tradeunion bureaucracy and had a refreshing confidence in workers to lead their owngrassroots struggles. She made many theoretical contributions but is bestremembered for her polemic, Reform or Revolution, in which she demolished the ideas of the “revisionist” EduardBernstein who believed that socialism could be achieved by gradual reform. Hearabout Rosa’s revolutionary life and discuss the relevance of her powerful ideastoday. The meeting will also feature short reports on the FSP’s current branchactivity.
SolidaritySalon:
580 SydneyRoad, Brunswick
Take the Upfieldtrain to Anstey Station or Tram 19 and get off at Stewart Street. There’s alsoplenty of free parking at the rear.
Dinner servedat 6:30 pm for an $8 donation. The meeting is free.
For moreinformation call 9388-0062 or e-mail freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au
Join the Melbourne Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band for a concert of concert band and military band music.
With music from Cirque du Soleil, John Williams, the hit musical “Wicked” and more, there should be something for everyone at this FREE concert.
For more information please contact Petty Officer Musician Brett Donovan on 03 5931 6012, email or visit www.navy.gov.au/Navy_Band
Speakers:
Fahreen Alamgir (researcher on workers' ownership
in Venezuela &
jute mills in Bangladesh)
Dave Kerin (CFMEU mining and energy
union organiser).
Tuesday, April 6, 6.30pm.
Resistance Centre, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City (opposite RMIT).
For info 9639 8622 or 0413 377 978.
Date: Saturday,10 April 2010
Time: 1:30pm- 2:30 pm
Location: Old City Square, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne
Mumia Abu-Jamal is an innocent man, framed and convicted for the killing of a police officer in Philadelphia, USA, in December 1981 and sentenced to death. He was targeted for the frame-up because of his long history of political activism in the black community and opposition to police brutality. Now the death sentence is near to being carried out. Come to a speakout and demand the unconditional release of this champion of the rights of the poor and oppressed.
Initiated by Anarchist Black Cross, Freedom Socialist Party and Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group
For more information contact:freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au, or macg1984@yahoo.com.au or phone Solidarity Salon 03-9388-0062
Resources minister Martin Ferguson is planning to dump nuclear waste on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory. Traditional Owner from the proposed site of Muckaty, Dianne Stokes says ‘All along we have said we don’t want this dump on our land but we have been ignored’.
Join us on Monday 12th April 11am at Parliament House in Melbourne for a walk to Federation Square, where there will be a creative, fun, theatrical announcement of the new radioactive waste dump site. Make it in Ferguson’s backyard, not Muckaty’s!
Monday April 12
Parliament house (11am) – cnr Spring & Bourke
Federation square (12 – 2pm) – cnr Swanston & Flinders
Further information:
http://www.melbourne.foe.org.au/?q=an/home
http://asen.org.au/campaigns/no-nukes/
Four session discussion circle on the newly publishedanthology
Smash the Church, Smash the State! The Early Years of GayLiberation
Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
First session: Tuesday 13th April and then 27th April, 11thMay and 25th May
Solidarity Salon
580 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Take the Upfield train to Anstey Station or Sydney Road tramto Stewart Street. Plenty of free parking is available at the rear. Enter fromStaley Street.
“This book represents a snapshot of that moment when queersweren’t obsessed with tying the knot of picking up a rifle to go off and fight‘terrorists.’ Revolution was in the air.”
Tommi Avicolli Mecca,Editor
These essays by dykes, drag queens, transsexuals, and queersof colour, who built the radical movement of sexual minorities in the 1960s and’70s, provide often overlooked insights into modern queer history and usefullessons for today’s generation Q activists.
Check out a review of the book at: http://www.socialism.com/drupal-6.8/?q=node/249
Everyone is welcome! Come to any or all four sessions.
For more information call Alison on 9388-0062 or e-mail freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.auor visit www.socialism.com/Melbourne
Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party
Entry by donation ($5 suggested donation)
Drinks and meals available at pub prices
The recent and unprecedented global financial crisis that has deepened the gap between the poor masses and the millionaires, has increased unemployment and poverty. The global capitalist system has shown once again its inability to function without heavy subsidies from the governments. These gaps have however strengthened the tide of progressive and revolutionary movements and governments in Latin America, who say BASTA! (enough!) to foreign domination, exploitation and repression.
From the progressive governments of Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador, to the streets of Mexico, the Colombian mountains and the everyday struggle of the Central American people, Latin America is showing another world is not only possible, not only necessary, but is becoming reality.
The Latin American Forum- Victoria has brought together a number of solidarity groups and political organisations who work in support of the struggles in Latin America.
Join us in this night to celebrate the improvements in the lives of millions of Latin Americans through universal healthcare and education, and to show your support to the resistance in countries where people stand together to change their reality.
Enjoy some Latin American live music.
For more information, please contact Lulu 0421 957 341, Roberto 0425 182994 or Sean 0415 122 135.
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About us
LATIN AMERICAN FORUM- VICTORIA
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The Latin American Forum-Victoria (LAF) was established in November 2009
by solidarity organisations and political parties in
Australia including the Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies,
Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network, Peace and Justice for Colombia
(PJFC-Melbourne), Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional
(FMLN-Melbourne), Communist Party of Chile (Melbourne), Unidad
Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca- Movimiento Amplio de Izquierdas
(URNG-MAIZ, Melbourne), Communist Party of Australia, Socialist Alliance
and the Revolutionary Socialist Party.
The LAF recognises the leading role that the revolutionary governments of Cuba, Bolivia and Venezuela have played in confronting U.S imperialism in the region.
The LAF also recognises the important role of other progressive governments in the region including Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Uruguay, as well as local governments and revolutionary movements and organisations.
The formation of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas has been a vital instrument for a united response to the attacks on the working people of Latin America by International imperialism led by the United States. An imperialism that with its support to the coup d’état in Honduras and the installation of up to seven military bases in Colombia tries to throttle the hope for liberty and emancipation across the Latin American continent and carries the risk of destabilising the whole region, with a provocation of unforeseeable consequences.
The LAF aims to contribute in the discussion of ideas that oppose the economic political and cultural imperialism of the US and other powers, and supports the anti-capitalist principles in the search of democracy, sovereignty and justice.
SOLIDARITY
The LAF aims to help coordinate and develop united solidarity action and
events in Australia with the working class and progressive movements in
Latin America and work towards building links with the working class struggles of the Asia-Pacific region.
ACTION
The LAF will aim to help coordinate joint seminars, conferences,
cultural events and tours that help educate and inspire ongoing
solidarity action and support with the working people and the
revolutionary and progressive governments and revolutionary movements of
Latin America.
MEMBERSHIP
The LAF is primarily a representative body of solidarity organisations
and political parties in Australia that work in solidarity with the
progressive and revolutionary movements and governments in Latin America.
Participation is however also open to individuals that share the aims and objectives of the Latin American Forum and want to work in a united manner to achieve those aims. Such participation will be determined by a consensus of existing organisations.
Come and discover the treasures of the Casey Cardinia region at the Discover Casey Cardinia Expo on Sunday 18th April at the Berwick Leisure Centre. Family fun, business, giveaways, prizes, professional services, retail, trades, travel, food and wine, massage and beauty, speakers and much more. There will be a treasure trail to keep the kids entertained and there are some great prizes to be won Entertainment from local community groups will be held throughout the day Pamper room with massage, hand pampering, spray tans and much more Fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE! Event being organised by Women Making It Work Inc and sponsered by the City of Casey & Cardinia Shire. Date - Sunday 18th April from 10am - 5pm Where - Berwick Leisure Centre, 79 Manuka Road, Berwick For further information contact WMIW on 0407 009 656 Discover Casey Cardinia Expo 79 Manuka Road, Berwick Victoria Australia. View Map Telephone: 0407 009 656 www.discovercasey-cardiniaexpo.org.au
This is the first time we’ve secured a premiere film, and it’s going to be huge!
Date: Sunday, 18th April 2010
Theme: A Fantastical Journey
Dress: Backpacker
Bring: Your passport and a toothbrush
Location: Revealed three days before via text message and email
Time: 4.00pm - 9pm
Cost: $30
Purchase tickets: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=35859
For more details head to: http://www.undergroundcinema.com.au
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