Newsletter date: 21 December 2014
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Rupert Murdoch’s Daily Telegraph has been condemned by the Press Council over an article depicting people with disabilities as slackers and rorters.
The bizarre article compared the number of Australia’s war wounded with the number of people receiving a disability pension.
Under the headline “Slackers & Slouch Hats” the tabloid argued over three pages that the rise in disability pensioners was a disturbing trend and implied that the pensioners who had psychiatric disorders were faking illness.
Newsletter date: 16 December 2014
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Forum: Can our First Nations Peoples celebrate UN
Human Rights Day?
9 December 2014 - 5.30pm for 6pm start
Trades Hall, 337 Sussex St
Forum marking UN Human Rights Day
Can First Nations’ Peoples celebrate UN Human Rights Day?
· Land theft and the Intervention
· Ongoing Stolen Generations
· World’s worst incarceration rates
Newsletter date: 30 November 2014
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* Upcoming Event: STICS: Forum: Can our First Nations Peoples celebrate UN Human Rights Day? 9 December 2014
The Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association, (SUPRA) regards the recent revelation of the existence of a ‘cash for grades’ essay writing scheme ran through the “MyMaster” website as deeply troubling, not only because plagiarism undermines learning, but also for what it reveals about the state of Australian universities.
Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull say they are going to end all free to air Community TV broadcasts so why is the Shadow Minister silent on the issue? Does Jason Clare support community and independent media or not?
To mark the UN International Day of Peace 2014 Amnesty International's Redfern Action Group will be holding a free screening of Kanyini on Wednesday, 24 September, at 5.30pm for 6pm start!
Kanyini
a film by Melanie Hogan about Uncle Bob Randall
Kanyini is a Pitjantjatjara word meaning interconnectedness; to care for, to support, to nurture & protect
When: Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 5.30 for 6:00pm
Where: Amnesty International NSW Action Centre,
Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale
Guest Speaker: Aunty Deni Langman, Sovereign Owner of Uluru
Cost: Free
Animal Activists Forum
Every year the Animal Activists Forum (AAF) provides a platform for activists across Australia to network, collaborate and learn about animal activism. During the two-day event, AAF will showcase individuals and group at the forefront of activism both in Australia and internationally whilst also hosting thought-provoking workshops and seminars.
SONG NATION VOLUME 1 - A Cultural Initiative by Smugglers of Light
Gail Mabo, the Westlake family and Toby Finlayson have great pleasure in inviting you to the launch of SONG NATION VOLUME 1 a CD/DVD release of songs and performances featuring young people living in remote Indigenous communities of Australia.
Join artists, producers and participants on: Wednesday, September 3rd 2014 6.30 – 800pm
The Apra Building roof top deck, 16 Mountain St Ultimo
Refreshments and canapés will be served.
