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Tuesday, October 31, 2006

3CR Launches Seeds Of Dissent 2007! Calendar

Calendar Launch Thursday 6.30pm 9 November Readings Bookstore Lygon St Carlton 3CR celebrates the achievements of Australia’s social justice movements with the Seeds of Dissent 2007! Calendar. Twelve campaigns that changed Australia are featured in a stylish and entertaining way, showcasing the passion and achievements of people power. The calendar is available from 3CR for $20, and from great bookshops across Australia for $25. Go to www.3cr.org.au to find out how you can get your hands on the perfect gift for the lefty in your life. more info: Bree 94198377 / 0413 895 527 | specialprojects@3cr.org.au

COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!

Friday 7pm November 10 RMIT, Building 8 Swantson St The stories and strategies from people who are fighting back and winning against neo-liberalism in Latin America. Heriberto Salas: The other campaign, Mexico. Carmen Curihuentro: The Mapuche Nation, Chile. Lourdes Vicente: Landless Workers Movement, Brazil. more info: 0402 754 818 | lasnet@latinlasnet.org | www.latinlasnet.org

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Stop the G20

12pm Sat 18 November State Library Crn Swanston & La trobe Sts Melbourne Stop the war on the Middle East Stop the war on workes Stop the war on the environment download flyer more info: more downloads | www.stopg20.org | Melbourne Indymedia.org

Sunshine Pool Public Meeting

Thursday 26 October 2006 6.30pm – 8.00pm Mariana Hall Cnr Monash St & Station Place Sunshine (Melway Ref: 40 J1) FREE Sausage sizzle from 6pm! The Sunshine Mothers Group will be reporting on the outcomes of their discussions with the State Government and Brimbank Council and will then open up discussion to the community in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend. Apparently invitations have been sent to State government and Brimbank Councillors so hopefully there will be some serious information presented about the status of the replacement options for the outdoor pools. We recommend everyone attend so that you can keep informed about what is happening and have your say or vote about where we go next if there is nothing happening! more info: www.sunshinemothers.com

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Anti-Nazi rally at the Birmingham Hotel

The Birmingham Hotel 1pm Saturday October 28 cnr Smith & Johnston Sts Fitzroy On Saturday, September the 23rd, 2006, The Birmingham Hotel hosted a neo-Nazi gig -- organised by the violent White supremacist groups Blood & Honour Australia and the Southern Cross Hammerskins -- and held to commemorate the death of B&H founder, Ian Stuart, in 1993. This is the second year in a row that The Birmingham Hotel has allowed these fascist thugs to use their premises, and by doing so placed making money ahead of defending human rights. Both groups have a history of violence towards and abuse of Asians, blacks, Jews, Muslims, journalists, trade unionists, gays, lesbians and all others who fail to qualify for entry to their 'Master Race'. On the night of the gig, a young woman was walking to her car on Johnston St when she was surrouned by 7 nazi thugs, who began shouting racial abuse at her, and then forced her to repeat the slurs back before they would let her go. This is not acceptable. We will be outside the Birmingham at 1pm next Saturday to make some noise and to make the public aware of what is going on in their neighbourhood. Any and all support will be appreciated. more info: www.fightdemback.org

Rally for Public Transport

Thursday 5pm 9 November State Library cnr Swanston & Latrobe Streets Put Public Transport back in public hands Concession cards for all students Extend the public transport system more info: Mick transport_public@yahoo.com.au

Nuclear Free Benefit

12 November Gig includes musicians Rebecca Barnard, Elephant Mojo, Kinematic. Also screeing of the documentary 'Blowin' in the Wind' at 3pm. Cornish Arms Hotel (163A Sydney Road Brunswick) from 3pm. $15 (full) $10 (concession). See NFA website for playing times. more info: nukefreeaus@green.net.au | www.nukefreeaus.org

BIG RED QUIZ NIGHT 2006

7 for 7:30pm start Saturday 28 October Federation of Education Unions Building 120 Clarendon St South Melbourne Entry: $20/ $12 concession Where do you see faction against faction, union against union - and all for a good cause? Where can you put your money where your mouth is - and subject historical fact to the tyranny of a democratic vote? And where else can you have a riotous night out with friends and comrades - and maybe walk away with a boxful of prizes - for just $20? Where else but the New International Bookshop's. It's first in, best dressed, so don't leave it to the last minute - get together a table of 8 (or book for yourself and we'll match you up with a killer team) and call the Bookshop on 9662 3744 to reserve your place. And don't forget, there's a prize for the best team name! more info: New Internation Bookshop | 9662 3744

STOP THE WALL!

International Day of Protest 12 noon Old GPO Bourke St Mall Thursday 9th November, 2006 PROTEST ISRAEL 'S BUILDING OF THE APARTHEID WALL IN OCCUPIED PALESTINE In violation of international law, Israel continues to construct its illegal Apartheid Wall in Occupied Palestine. The Wall is made up of 8 meter high concrete barriers, electronic fences, razor wire and deep trenches and constitutes the biggest Israeli land grab of Palestinian Territory since 1967. Organised by Melbourne Palestine Solidarity Network more info: Kim 0439 454 375 or Moammar 0419 999 773 | Melbourne.palestine@gmail.com | www.melbourne-palestine.info

Rock for your Rights At Work

UNIONISTS OF MELBOURNE! THE TIME HAS COME TO: The ROCK for YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK Coalition will be staging a huge month of gigs. Throughout November, punters will be treated to a host of great artists while being able to socialise with mates and being offered the latest information about the new laws that affect their lives and futures in this country. What could be better than that? A variety of musical tastes will be catered for: Latest gig guide Artists include: David Bridie, Monique Brumby, The Disappointments, d.rogers & the well-wishers, Sime Nugent, Dust, Sixteen Millimetre, Pablo Discobar, The Melodics, Mountains In The Sky, A-Love, Dust, Tailbone, War Pigs, Winterun, Menace, Black Guns, Andy Baylor, Yidcore, Krill, Durbeyfield, Atomic Bliss and more!! Funds raised at these gigs will be donated to the National and Victorian Your Rights At Work Campaign fund. more info: Latest gig guide | Young Unionists Network on 9662 3511 or go to www.vthc.org.au

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Daggy Disco at The Wake

8pm Friday October 20 170 Sydney Rd Coburg Continuing in the long tradition of Melbourne's squatted social spaces, The Wakeis the newest space to open in Coburg in the north of Melbourne. Come and enjoy the space have a drink and get down a boogie to some really trashy music. Drink and food provided. If you just want to drop past and say hi, donate some equipment or just have a good old yarn please feel free. If you feel like dropping us a email or letter of support please do so. more info: wake123@gmail.com

Monday, October 16, 2006

5 Factories - workers control in Venezuela

FILM PREMIERE THURS 6.30pm OCT 26 TRADES HALL BAR Crn Lygon & Victoria St Carlton South In their second film regarding political and social change in Venezuela, 5 Factories Worker Control in Venezuela, Azzellini and Ressler focus on the industrial sector and worker management. The changes in Venezuela's productive sphere are demonstrated through five large companies in different regions. The workers are struggling for different forms of co- or self-management supported by credits from the government. more info: jodybetzien@gmail.com | www.venezuelasolidairty.org

Friday, October 13, 2006

Unite General Meeting

Thursday 6pm October 19th Trades Hall Crn Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton South. The agenda for the meeting will include a report from UNITE Organiser Kylie McGregor about her recent visit to New Zealand, our current campaign against McDonalds, a discussion around our model agreement and a report from UNITE Secretary Anthony Main. Members can also use the meeting to raise any issues they have within the union. Please come along and bring anyone else who is interested in helping to unionise the fast food and retail industries. more info: 9328 1555 | info@unite.org.au | www.unite.org.au

Public housing tenants & supporters rally

12 noon Friday 13 October Atherton Gardens public housing estate 140 Brunswick Street Fitzroy URGENT rally of public housing tenants and supporters, against bureaucratic bullying.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

How can trade union activists best fight Work Choices?

Union Workshop involving activists from around Australia Saturday 28 October 1-5pm Geelong Trades Hall 127 Myers St, Geelong download leaflet Discussion points include: Can militant unions survive and thrive? Do we have to make ourselves a small target to survive? What do we do if Labor wins or loses the next election? Community picket lines - the Union Solidarity experience If we could write the ALP's IR policy, what would it be? The French workers'/students' victory in 2006 more info: Sue Bolton | sue_bolton@hotmail.com | Tim Gooden 0438-304-326

Groovolution Cultural Action Night

THE GROOVOLUTION presents a night of cultural action in support of REFUGEE ACTION COLLECTIVE, VICTORIA FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER @ 7PM TRADES HALL BAR Corner Victoria & Lygon Streets, Carlton THE CONCH: a 10-piece orchestra playing music for change - a dynamic mix of ska, reggae, latin, funk, hip-hop and swing. singer/songwriters GENEVIEVE FITZGERALD and ANDREA SAVAGE radical visual art, film, poetry, sound installation and more... $8 concession; $12 fully waged; $15 solidarity All proceeds to Refugee Action Collective, Victoria more info: www.thegroovolution.org | www.theconch.org | www.rac-vic.org | www.3cr.org.au

Maralinga Commemorative Concert

50 Years Since Maralinga Commemorative Concert Sunday October 22 3pm - 5pm Storey Hall RMIT cnr Swanston & La Trobe Sts Melbourne Featuring musicians (including Kutcha Edwards), speakers, recent photographs and interviews with Maralinga veterans. Please join us to commemorate the ongoing legacy of the tests, and to celebrate a vision for a nuclear free future. Tickets $10/$5 available at the door. Organised by Friends of the Earth. Enquiries: ilanabrahams@bigpond.com | 0425 761 185. September 27, 2006 marked the 50th anniversary of the first of the British nuclear bomb tests at Maralinga. Many army personal were intentionally exposed to high levels of radiation. Many Aboriginal people in the area were not notified of the tests. Some became sick and died. Army veterans and Aboriginal people have developed cancers and other long term health problems as a result of radiation exposure. Large areas of land around the testing sites remain contaminated with radioactive materials; 400 sq kms remain uninhabitable. more info: Jim Green | jim.green@foe.org.au | 0417 318368

Monday, October 09, 2006

Second Latin American & Asia-Pacific Solidarity Gathering

21 - 22 October 2006 Victorian Trades Hall Crn Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton download flyer | download poster download program English and Spanish more info: www.latinlasnet.org/call.html

Clean Start day of international action on Poverty

4pm Tuesday 17th October 2006 State Library cnr Swanston St & Latrobe St Melbourne LHMU members and supporters fair go for cleaners more info: www.lhmu.org.au | clean start for cleaners

Bolivia's Social Movements after Morales' victory

Public Meeting 6.30pm Friday October 13 Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) 54 Ireland Street West Melbourne Cost: $8 full / $5 concession Key note speaker Gissel Gonzales representative from The Coalition in Defence of Life and Water in Cochabamba -Bolivia Evo Morales' recent move to partially take back control of the country's gas reserves and the People's Trade Agreement he signed with Venezuela and Cuba have made Morales seem like an uncompromising radical to the outside world. Yet a fierce debate is going on inside the social movements who were partly responsible for his victory: How far should they support a Morales government in compromises with the country's elite, and at what point do they hit the streets again? Come and welcome one of the international guests attending to the Second Latin American and Asia Pacific Solidarity Gathering, and join in the discussion on the very dynamic and interesting political situation in Bolivia, after 10 months of the Morales Government. org. by: Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET) More info: 0402 754 818 | (03) 9481 2273 | lasnet@latinlasnet.org | www.latinlasnet.org

Friday, October 06, 2006

Farewell To John Howard

Gippsland Trades & Labour council 6pm Friday 13th October The Morwell Club Helen Street Morwell download flyer Cost - $35 per ticket more info & bookings: Val 03 5133 7684 | gtlc@tpg.com.au

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Save community health services on housing estate

2pm Saturday 7 October North Richmond Public housing estate South of Elizabeth St North Richmond Victoria's largest public housing estate, North Richmond, needs your immediate help. They are under attack from the State government. Come to an important community mobilisation. Join with the community in protesting against the imminent announcement by the State government of the unwanted move of the Health Centre to inferior site. Friends of North Richmond Estate BBQ/public launch 5pm Friday 6 October Join footystars and others as leaders to organise this campaign more info: Cr Stephen Jolly JollyS@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Union Solidarity Press Conference

1pm Friday October 6 Australia Post Headquarters 321 Exhibition St City Download: Protest Flyer | Letter to Sharan Borrow | Media Release Join the ACTU, Federal members of parliment, Majors, union secretaries in the fight to save rural post services and vital jobs. more info: Dave 0412 484 094 | CWU 9600 9100

Organising meeting for November 30.

5.30pm Thursday October 5 Trades Hall Crn Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton South

Protest Federal IR Minister, Kevin Andrews

4pm Thursday October 5th 11 Exhibition St City Please bring union and community banners, flags and placards. The protest will be held outside the new National Headquarters of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC). Andrews will be attending an event to open the new venue. Andrews, along with Howard has become the ugly face of the 'Work Choices' legislation. It is important that we continue to let the government and the bosses know that we do not accept these rotten laws. Come along and give Andrews the serve he deserves! more info: www.unite.org.au