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Oil spill causes environmental disaster on Queensland beaches

Submitted by takver on Wed, 18/03/2009 - 4:43pm

On Tuesday March 10 the container ship, The Pacific Adventurer, lost overboard thirty-one containers holding the volatile explosive ammonium nitrate, spilling three tonnes of the chemical on deck, with the hull and two fuel tanks being punctured in the heavy seas. The ship had run straight into 9 metre swells churned up by Category 5 Cyclone Hamish off the coast of Queensland.

Geography: 
Queensland
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Keywords: 
oil contamination
environment

Palm Sunday Peace March

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 18/03/2009 - 4:21pm
Date and Time: 
Sun, 05/04/2009 -
1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: 
State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne
Contact Name: 
jessica morrison

Palm Sunday Peace March
"Lets Make Peace Possible: End the Waste of War"

1.45pm Ecumenical Christian Service

2.30pm Rally & Peace March
Meet at State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne

In the tradition of Palm Sunday Peace Marches we have an ecumencial service (1.45pm) then peace rally (2.30pm)

With a focus on hearing the voices of those who have survived war, and seeking for better solutions for Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestinians - we will call for a more peaceful tomorrow

Join your voice!

Geography: 
Melbourne

Melbourne Indymedia Editorial Collective Skillshare

Submitted by levin on Tue, 17/03/2009 - 11:08am
Date and Time: 
Sat, 04/04/2009 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: 
Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane
Contact Name: 
Melbourne Indymedia


To ensure all members of the new Melbourne Indymedia Collective can contribute in an equal and meaningful way people must have the necessary skills to administer content on the website, follow consensus decision-making procedures, and help promote the site and aims of the collective.

The first skillshare to develop these skills will be held on the 4th of April 2009. Use the contact form if you have questions or comments.

Obama to escalate "War on terror"

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 21/02/2009 - 11:15am

President Obama has announced the sending of 17,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan. The current U.S. committment is 36,000 troops, so this represents a massive esculation. The President is also expected to pressure allies such as Canada and Australia to lift there military contributions as well.

Keywords: 
War on Terror

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