peace activism

Talisman Saber - Vincent Emanuele's speak out at Rockhampton's army barracks, 2013.

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:46:05 +0000

Vincent Emanuele:

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Ploughshare activist Bryan Law in Rockhampton court

Anonymous — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:31:10 +0000

Rocky Tiger Ploughshares Media Statement 24 May 2012 Bryan Law, the peace activist who disabled an Australian Army Tiger helicopter with a blow from a garden mattock during the Talisman Sabre war games last June, will appear in Rockhampton Court at 9 am today.

Mr Law is defending himself. He expects the outcome of the appearance will be a "hand up committal" to stand trial in the District Court at some future date.on two Commonwealth charges: “willful damage” and “threatening an aircraft”.

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Rocky Tiger Plougshares

Tiger Two Ploughshare Activists in Court

Anonymous — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:44:55 +0000

Bryan Law and Graeme Dunstan, the two peace activists charged with doing willful damage to an Australian Army Tiger helicopter during the Talisman Sabre war games last year, will appear in Rockhampton Court at about 11 am TODAY Thursday 10 May 2012.

The pair have made no plea and expect the appearance in the Magistrate's Court will result in a "hand up committal" to stand trial in the District Court at a future date.

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Queensland

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Catholic workers & other activists in court for blockading Gallipoli Barracks/Enoggera in nonviolent resistance to the war on Afghanistan

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:44:55 +0000

Reprinted from Workers Bush Telegraph website

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Military refers all charges against Bradley Manning to court martial

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:00:16 +0000

Despite Clear Evidence of Bias, ‘Show Trial’ of Accused WikiLeaks Whistle-blower Set to Proceed: Press release from the Bradley Manning Support Network. January 12, 2012

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Ten years of war in Afghanistan challenged by Australian peace activists

Flowerpower — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:26:04 +0000

Protests in Australia occurred to mark ten years of Australia’s involvement in the brutal U.S. led occupation of Afghanistan which began on October 7th 2001. Despite overwhelming opposition to the war, the response of the Australian peace movement was small. The largest demonstration was in Sydney wherer the Sydney Stop The War Coalition and Stand Fast held a rally and march. See video. In Melbourne, a small protest occurred in the city square and a St Pauls Cathedral. Some direct action did occure when five Christian activists in Brisbane were arrested as part of group of 25 people protesting outside Enoggera army Base. Enoggera Army base is a major staging point for troops departing for the Afghan war.

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Kath Kelly - U.S. Peace activist speaking tour in Australia

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:33:50 +0000

Kathy Kelly arrives in Australia tomorrow from the U.S. for an 8 week speaking tour. I'm writing to you personally to encourage you to attend her events in your city. The tour website is http://kathykellytour.org.

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Byron Bay Peace Party

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:52:06 +0000

The Byron Peace Party to mark International Day of Peace on Wed 21st September saw people gather at the Peace Pole for a picnic and peace pow wow. The theme of peace was highlighted by the Israeli and Palestinian flags flying side by side with the rainbow peace flags and a sign that read "Another World Is Possible".

The sunset Peace Concert - featuring Shai Shriki (Israel), Gulami Yesildal (Turkey) and Laura Targett (UK) - was another symbol of unity through music and culture.

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New South Wales

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Be Clear, Not Nuclear! Hiroshima Day - Bryon Bay 6/8/11

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:04:23 +0000

Several hundred people - along with their babies and dogs - rallied in the heart of Byron at Railway Park to express their opposition to the deadly uranium industry on Sat 6th Aug, Hiroshima Day and to stand in solidarity with the people of Fukushima.

Quoting economist Joseph Steiglitz, MC Harsha Prabhu pointed out the similarities between Wall Street and Fukushima, both symbols of rogue capitalism: delusional speculation, technological hubris, public subsidies and private greed. The fate of the planet hinged on who would win the war: the corporations or the people.

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Peace activist arrested trying to attend Talisman Sabre Ball in Rockhampton

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:55:53 +0000

As part of a campaign to challenge Rockhampton mayor Brad Carter, who is a shameless advocate for turning Rockhampton into a garrison of the US Empire, peace activists Bryan Law and Margaret both bought tickets to the Council hosted Talisman Sabre Ball which is also attended by members of the U.S. military brass for $120 each. The Council then proceeded to cancel the two's tickets by delivering a hand delivered letter from the CEO.

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Queensland

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Swan Island Peace Convergence: A week of resistance to the Afghan War

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:57:31 +0000

From July 4th to July 8th, a small group of peace activists took direct action against the Afghan War by blockading the secretive Swan Island military base in Queenscliff in Victoria. The peaceful picket resulted in 10 arrests throughout the week. It was a week of empowering actions that will hopefully be a stepping stone towards building a mass movement of direct action to stop the Afghanistan War.
Related: Day1: Claiming Space -- Day 2: Four activists arrested -- Day 3: Resistance continues -- Day 4: Third day of arrests -- Day 5: Week culminates in arrests and meditations -- Convergence website -- Transparency or collusion: Reflections on the Convergence

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Swan Island Peace Convergence Day 5: week culminates in arrests and meditations

Flowerpower — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:33:02 +0000

A week of protests at the top secret military base of Swan island has ended with a blockade lit with 400 candles representing the deaths in Afghanistan and more arrests as protestors breached police lines. The convergence in Queenscliff has continued all week as a protest against the unnecessary and ineffective war in Afghanistan, and to draw attention to the role that the top secret Swan Island base plays in the war. The war is now into its tenth year – as long as Australia’s involvement in Vietnam.

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Geelong

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Swan Island Military Base

Swan Island Peace Convergence Day 3 : Resistance to Afghanistan War continues

Flowerpower — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:07:52 +0000

On July 6th, the day after the death of another Australian soldier in Afghanistan was announced, the protests at the Swan Island Military Base continued. Two more activists were arrested at the morning picket of the gates. Charged with “Hindering police” and “obstructing a roadway” they faced the Geelong Magistrates Court where they given a $400 fine each. Read an account from one arrestee of their day. Some great photos of the days action can be viewed here

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Recalling peace to ANZAC Day

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:08:11 +0000

Peace Bus Press Release 13th April: Come Anzac Eve, hundreds of Canberra citizens will be bearing a light for peace in a lantern parade which will go from the top of Mt Ainslie, past the War Memorial to a lantern-lit Vigil in Anzac Parade.

assembling from 5 pm Easter Sunday 24 April 2011
on top of Mt Ainslie, ACT

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Canberra

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New bill threatens the rights of peace campaigners

2SER — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:02:23 +0000

Following yesterday's announcement of the introduction of a Bill to make Australian military bases more secure (Defence Legislation Amendment [Security of Defence Premises] Bill 2010), the Australian Anti-Bases Campaign has called on Senator Faulkner to give a public assurance that the Bill, in its final form, will not in any way impede the rights of people to peacefully protest against military installations.

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