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Australian soldier dies for a Mubarak look-a-like: Stand Fast press release

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/02/2011 - 5:26pm

Stand Fast Press release: 4th February 2011
"The death of 22 year old Corporal Richard Atkinson in Afghanistan saddens and angers me", said Hamish Chitts, veteran of East Timor and spokesperson for Stand Fast, an Australian-based group of veterans and former military personnel."He and the 21 Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan have died defending a regime as a corrupt and fraudulent as that of Hosni Mubarak in Eygpt."

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Calling all Creatives and Writers- Get published in Vibewire!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/02/2011 - 12:15pm

Vibewire is calling for submissions from aspiring writers, journalists, photographers and artists.
We are giving writers and other creatives the chance to be published online and in print. 
Our current February Theme is “Back to basics?”.

We are looking for submissions that somehow reflect that theme, from under 30's. 
A 1000 word limit applies, and images should be submitted in 300 DPI format. 
Deadline is February 28th.

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Solidarity actions called around Australia to support the Egyptian revolution

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/02/2011 - 5:25pm

Protest actions have been called around Australia and the world to show support for the Egyptian Revolution. Actions occurred on the weekend of 29th-30th of January in Melbourne - reports 1, 2, Youtube video ; Sydney report, Youtube video. Actions also occurred in many cities around the world. Protests have again happened around Australia on the 4th February in Brisbane and Melbourne and on the 5th in Sydney

Upcoming actions included Friday 11th in Brisbane and Saturday 12th in Adelaide.
Related: Youtube clip of worldwide protests

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Climate action must not be a casualty in climate extremes

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 28/01/2011 - 12:42pm

Action on sustainable energy must not be deferred by the floods, but rather must be built into rebuilding the flood-impacted regions of eastern Australia, says the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA).

‘Climate action must not be a casualty in climate-related disasters,’ says Prof. Ray Wills, SEA Chief Executive.

SEA is especially concerned about the changes in funding solar initiatives. Around the world, growth in renewable energy investments is now greater than any other energy investment – except for Australia.

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Green groups criticize federal government for slashing climate programs for disaster reconstruction

Submitted by takver on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 9:09pm

Environment, climate change and green groups have criticized the Federal Government for budget cuts to solar development and carbon reduction programs, as part of its reconstruction program for rebuilding Queensland after the devastating floods.

Deferring expenditure in the solar flagship program is of major concern for the development of industry scale solar power stations in Australia, necessary for converting our reliance on carbon intensive coal fired power to renewable technologies. A US study has shown the feasibility of converting global power to 100 per cent carbon emission neutral alternative energy technologies in 20 to 40 years, similar to the Australian study by Beyond Zero Emissions with the Zero Carbon Australia 2020 report, launched in July 2010.

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Irish Anarchist talking at Loophole

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 4:01pm

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Thu, 03/02/2011 - 7:00pm

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Loophole Community Centre 670-672 High Street, Thornbury. Melbourne

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Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group

Contact Email:

macg1984@yahoo.com.au

A Belfast anarchist from the Workers Solidarity Movement (WSM), Ireland, will be speaking on the history of anarchism in Ireland, the growth of the Workers Solidarity Movement and how the WSM works in Ireland. What lessons can we learn from the political situation and anarchist movement in Ireland?

The Workers Solidarity Movement was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1984 following discussions by a number of local anarchist groups on the need for a national Irish anarchist organisation.

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US study: Carbon neutral solar and wind powered world possible in 20 to 40 years

Submitted by takver on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 1:44pm

Is it achievable? You bet! All it takes is the political and social will to make it happen says two US researchers who have just published a study of the material resources and technology required to power the world 100 per cent by carbon emission neutral alternative energy technologies. It would also save 2.5 million to 3 million lives a year through slashing water and air pollution and simultaneously slow global warming and the problems of climate change, and develop secure, reliable energy sources and at costs comparable with what we spend on energy today.

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Australia marks Survival/Invasion Day 2011

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 11:02am

Australia Day on January 26th marks the day Europeans began their occupation of Aboriginal land. The process of occupation and colonisation has been a devastating one for the indigenous occupants of Australia. Mainstream Australia celebrated the day by proudly waving the flag on their cars, clothing or even draping themselves in the "Cronulla cape". Others were “relaxed and comfortable” as John Howard urged us years ago and attended bbq's or the beach. However many Australians attended events that called for justice for Indigenous Australia and to reject the idea that January 26th is a day that all Australians should “celebrate”. In Tasmania 400 people marched to demand a change to our national day. In Belgrave in Melbourne others attended a Survival Day concert. In Sydney hundreds marched in Redfern against the Intervention before attending the 2011 Yabun Festival. Hundreds also marched Brisbane at an invasion day rally.

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'Straya Day 2011 mp3

Submitted by huxwell on Wed, 26/01/2011 - 1:21pm

http://traffic.libsyn.com/kaputtradio/kr__185_Straya_Day_2011.mp3

Australia Day 2011 - a mostly historical reflection

Des Bishop, an occasionally accurate history of Australia part 1/2, Aussie fly Nazi flag, Australia a musical medley

29:45 min 128 kbps stereo 27.3 MB

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Fight to save sacred mountain continues

Submitted by Estelle on Wed, 26/01/2011 - 11:55am

In the Worimi Nation in a town called Bulahdelah about one hour north of Newcastle is Boolah Dillah, better known to most people as Bulahdelah or The Alum Mountain. This mountain is a hugely significant Aboriginal sacred place that also has many significant sites.

In the year 2000 the roads and traffic authority announced that they had plans to build a new section of highway which would be blasted up to twenty five metres deep through this sacred mountain which would desecrate this sacred place and destroy its significant sites.

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