Melbourne

Urgent Snap Action: Nuclear No solution to Climate Change!

Submitted by Flowerpower on Mon, 15/11/2010 - 6:49pm
Date and Time: 
Wed, 17/11/2010 -
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: 
Baillieu Library, Melbourne Universit

Protest Pro-Nuclear Ideologue Ziggy Switkowski

Ziggy Switkowksi is a long-term advocate for the Nuclear Industry in Australia and headed the pro-nuclear lobby group UMPNER (Uranium Mining, Processing and Nuclear Energy Review) under the Howard Government. Switkowski continues as chairman of ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) to push the false and dangerous solution of Nuclear power to deal with the urgent issue of climate change and carbon mitigation.

He will speaking to promote Nuclear @ Melbourne Uni, THIS Wednesday 17th, 6.30pm

Geography: 
Melbourne

Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Live at The Astor Theatre

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/11/2010 - 4:25pm
Date and Time: 
Sat, 29/01/2011 -
3:00pm to 11:45pm
Location: 
The Astor Theatre, Cnr Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, St. Kilda VIC 3182
Contact Name: 
Lisa Ariganello
Contact Email: 
media@agmtours.com
Website: 
www.agmtours.com

Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey will step foot upon Australian soil to present their radiant portfolio of visionary paintings, drawings, and multimedia to art, science and music lovers across the nation. The main event in Melbourne will take place at the iconic Astor Theatre in St. Kilda on Saturday January 29, featuring an artistic showcase and interactive discussion with both Alex and Allyson followed by a live painting performance.

Geography: 
Melbourne

Sherbrooke voice at anti-whaling rally

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/11/2010 - 11:52am

On Friday the 5th November, around 200 people made their presence known and their voices heard on the steps of Parliament against the continued slaughter of whales and other marine mammals. Among those voicing their protest were students from Sherbrooke Community School, ranging from primary years to Year 12. Sherbrooke students are so enthusiastic about the environment and social justice and attend public rallies often.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
protest
environment
whaling
Sea Shepherd

VIVA MEXICO! Commemorating 100 years of the Mexican Revolution

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/11/2010 - 8:36am
Date and Time: 
Sat, 20/11/2010 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: 
New International Bookshop NIBS, Trades Hall (Corner Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton)
Contact Name: 
Lulu
Contact Phone: 
0421 957 341
Contact Email: 
lulu_larque@yahoo.com.mx
Website: 
www.latinamericasolidarity.org

Come along for a toast and some music to commemorate the legacy of Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata and all the man and women who stood against injustice for life, freedom and land on one of the first people´s revolutions in the 20th Century.

Saturday November 20, 4pm at NIBS

After the toast, stay for the film "And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself: Lights. Camera. Revolution" (USA, 2003)

Beans and drinks will be available

Organised by the Latin American Forum – Victoria
For more info call 0421 957 341

Geography: 
Melbourne

Book Launch: Into the Woods: The battle for Tasmania's forests

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 12/11/2010 - 10:41pm
Date and Time: 
Tue, 30/11/2010 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: 
Trades Hall, Carlton

Into the Woods is a remarkable journey across the treacherous terrain of the logging debate in Tasmania. Anna Krien meets the key protagonists at the top and the grassroots, documents the social and environmental impact – and ends up questioning the entire economic basis of the forestry industry. Don't miss this special Tuesday night Underground Talk!

Geography: 
Melbourne

End mandatory detention - rally and march 7 November 2010

Submitted by peter on Wed, 10/11/2010 - 10:58pm

Several hundred people took part in a rally and march organised by the Refugee Advocacy Network (http://refugeeadvocacynetwork.org)to demand an end to the policy of mandatory detention of asylum seekers arriving by boat.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
protest
human rights
refugees
asylum seekers
west papua
ASRC
RAC-Vic
mandatory detention
Tamils
RAN
RISE

Protest for West Papau

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/11/2010 - 5:50pm
Date and Time: 
Wed, 10/11/2010 -
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: 
Federation Square

As a fresh wave of protests sweep West Papua, footage of torture shocks the world, and a delegation brings the issue of independence to the U.N, Melbourne will take to the streets on 10/11/10 to demonstrate that the world is watching.

Music by akrockerfeller, video produced on 4 hour deadline, as part of 2 hours of the freshest footage from West Papuas independence movement to be screened on Federation Squares Big Screen. Come down to send your video message to the U.N.

Geography: 
Melbourne

Call to action on West Papua

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/11/2010 - 5:50pm
As a fresh wave of protests sweep West Papua, footage of torture shocks the world, and a delegation brings the issue of independence to the U.N, Melbourne will take to the streets on 10/11/10 to demonstrate that the world is watching. Music by akrockerfeller, video produced on 4 hour deadline, as part of 2 hours of the freshest footage from West Papuas independence movement to be screened on Federation Squares Big Screen.
Geography: 
Global/International
Melbourne
Keywords: 
West Papau

International activists challenge corporate crimes in Melbourne

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/11/2010 - 2:22pm

From 12th to 14th November, international activists will converge at Trades Hall in Melbourne to call for an end to the power of huge companies to exploit people and our planet.

“We will be building alliances and global resistance against the actions of Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold, Fonterra, Chiquita Brands International, Monsanto, Drummond, BP” said Rebecca Harrison from the Latin American Solidarity Network. “To protect the rights of workers, indigenous peoples and the environment we need to hold corporations accountable for their exploitative practices,” added Ms Harrison.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
indigenous
environment
solidarity
International
Trades Hall
bhp
multinational
corporation
Coca Cola

Latin American, Australian & Asia Pacific Solidarity Gathering

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/11/2010 - 4:55pm
Date and Time: 
Fri, 12/11/2010 - 6:00pm to Sun, 14/11/2010 - 6:30pm
Location: 
Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton South, Melbourne.
Contact Name: 
Rebecca Harrison
Contact Phone: 
0439503839
Contact Email: 
freedom_is_slavery@hotmail.com
Website: 
www.solidaritygathering2010.wordpress.com

Latin American, Australian & Asia Pacific Solidarity Gathering

Defending workers and Indigenous Rights

"Building bridges and global resistance against Multinational Corporations and global capitalism"

For three days grass roots representatives from a range of organisations and movements will share ideas, experiences and stories of struggle inside their own countries against global capitalism.

Geography: 
Melbourne