Refugee activists have raised concerns for the welfare of two Iranian refugees currently on hunger strike in the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accomodation centre in Broadmeadows, after one refugee, on hunger strike now for 6 days, was found lying by the fence.
Related: SOS for Refugees - Vigil at Broadmeadows gives hope to those detained
On February 28, over 100 million Indians will join together and walk off the job in what is likely be the largest strike of workers the world has ever seen.
Workers around the world will be standing in solidarity with those fighting for economic justice in India. In Melbourne we invite all those who support worker's rights to join together at Fed Square, the site of several inspiring political actions involving Melbourne's Indian community.
The response of governments and corporations to Wikileaks, Anonymous, the occupy movement and the Arab Spring has been defensive and warlike. The internet and social media were declared tools of agitation. Behaviour that sought peaceful democratic reform was characterised as treasonous or even terrorist.
The Big Picture at Ross House is a monthly film series showing films for the environment and social justice. Entry by donation. All cash goes to the planet. This month we're supporting Sea Shepherd with a screening of THE END OF THE LINE.
About the film:
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FISH GONE? The first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans; we see firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food.
THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION: A YEAR ON
Thursday 26th January, 6:30pm
Trades Hall (Cnr Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton)
One year on from the Egyptian Revolution come to this very special panel discussion.
The event will be co-hosted by Socialist Alternative and the Egyptian Association for Change.
Speakers:
Dr Baher Zaghloul: Secretary for the Egyptian Association for Change (Victoria) and will be providing a brief synopsis of the events since the
fall of Mubarak.
The 2012 Share The Spirit Festival will turn the Treasury Gardens into a thriving hub of Indigenous music, dance and culture on Thursday 26th January as part of Melbourne’s official Survival Day celebrations.
Presented by Songlines Aboriginal Music - Victoria’s peak Aboriginal music body - Share The Spirit is the state’s longest running Indigenous music festival and a truly inclusive event which draws on the collective talent, support and passion of the local Indigenous arts community in the delivery of a jam packed program of music, dance and cultural activities.
On Saturday it was revealed that the Federal Government has been contracting a private intelligence company to spy on environmental and community groups' communications on the internet.
A Melbourne Climate Action Groups (MCAGs) meeting will be held from 9:00am-5pm on Saturday February 11th (NOTE change of date) at South Melbourne Commons: http://commons.org.au/
The proposal is for a plenary followed by an open space meeting where workshop topics are decided by the attendees on the day. Below is an outline of the general structure.
The organising will be finalised at an open meeting at FoE Melbourne (Smith St, Collingwood) on Tuesday 24th January at 6:30pm. Contact Brett at brett[AT]thesharehood.org for more details or to give suggestions or comments.
http://earthship.com/australia
Earthship Biotecture Seminar Melbourne
"Sustainable Autonomy for Everyone"
S.A.F.E.
February 17th, 18, 19th, - 2012
Village Roadshow Theatrette
@ State Library of Victoria
Tickets: http://earthship.com/australia
Limited seating available. Advance purchase recommended.
This three day Earthship Biotecture Seminar will be led by Earthship creator Michael Reynolds and cover a wide range of Earthship topics both pragmatic and philosophical.
15 Student discount tickets available - $300 each.
Screening on the CERES Village Green of OUR GENERATION a documentary made by Sinem Saban & Damien Curtis, and short films about the Kimberley Campaign opposing the proposed Gas Hub at James Price Point in the Kimberley. An evening of film, live music and speakers with a f...ocus on issues affecting indigenous communities in northern Australia – making connections and involving us all in finding solutions.
Doors open 6pm, 7pm speakers and live music until dark, feature starts at 9pm
ABOUT the film: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/
Trailer: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/trailer
