Community Announcements 13 June 2012
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Wednesday 13 June
LIZARDS REVENGE (SHUT ROXBY DOWN 2012) INFO NIGHT
Come along to have your questions answered and find out more about the Lizard's Revenge DIY music, arts blockade/festival in South Australia 14-18 July. Find out more about transport, logistics, actions & legals. 6-8pm. Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton South. For more info visit Lizards Revenge. http://lizardsrevenge.net/
Wednesday 13 June – Sunday 1 July
THEATRE: TYING KNOTS
A romantic comedy with a political twist about two deeply committed, same-sex Melbourne couples who live together and are best friends. They want for nothing except the legal right to marry. They decide to marry each-others each other to get around the legal problem. Wed & Sun: 6:30pm; Thu, Fri, Sat: 8:30pm. Running time: 65 minutes. La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton. $25/$15.
Wednesday 13 June
BOOK LAUNCH - RICH LAND, WASTELAND: HOW COAL IS KILLING AUSTRALIA
For nearly a year Sharyn Munro travelled through rural Australia, visiting the communities in the coal-mining areas. She found a war zone. Towns and districts are dying — homeowners and farmers forced out by mining, broken in spirit and in health, or else under threat, in limbo and battling the might of the multinationals. Incidences of asthma, cancers and heart attacks show alarming spikes in communities close to coal mines and coal power stations, yet the government seems powerless (or unwilling) to act. Sharyn Munro will be giving a talk on what she found on her travels. 7.30pm, Public Hall Supper Room, 197-215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. All welcome. Free.
Thursday 14 June
JOURNEYS FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE EVENT
Join us for drinks to hear Pat Kirkby, who will discuss his recent experience with climate change initiatives in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, the future prospects for JCJ and other NGOs to initiate and engage with climate change activities in these countries, and volunteering for JCJ. Go to http://www.journeysforclimatejustice.org.au/ for more information about these recent activities, and about how JCJ’s vision is becoming a reality. Drinks & nibbles 5.30pm, presentation 6pm, Saint and Rogue Public House (grnd flr alcove), 582 Little Collins St (100m from Southern Cross Station). RSVP: Jim Crosthwaite jimxwaite@pacific.net.au or 0488 956 506
Thursday 14 June
PUBLIC MEETING: LAW VS DESIRE
Will force or obedience save the planet from climate change? In the midst of the current climate crisis something needs to change. That something is us. How to produce the kind of behavioural change required in populations to save the planet may be a question of law, a question of desire or even a question of force. Do we need tyrants or do we need anarchy? Do we need increased policing and surveillance or do we need local, collaborative initiatives? Speakers: Dave Kerin (Earthworker Cooperative); Peter Christoff (Melbourne University); Robyn Eckersley (Melbourne University); Marianne Constable (University of Berkeley). 6:30pm. Melbourne Brain Centre Auditorium, The Kenneth Myer Building (No. 144), cnr Royal Parade & Genetics Lane, Melbourne University. To register visit http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/s/1182/index.aspx?sid=1182&pgid=2240&gid=1&cid=3327&ecid=3327&post_id=0. Registration closes 3 hours prior to the event.
Thursday, June 14
OUR GENERATION
Screening of the independent documentary that looks at the current state of Indigenous relations in Australia, home to the oldest living culture in the world. Driven by the remote Yolngu peoples of Northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, the film shines a light on the ongoing struggle of Aboriginal people to their culture, lands and basic human rights. Welcome to country & film introduction by Matt Bell, formally of Indigenous Hospitality House and ANTaR. 5:30pm. Victoria University, Footscray Nicholson Campus, Terrain (T Building). For more info ph Lauren Perry 0422 658 603.
Thursday 14 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - WARRNAMBOOL
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.00pm, outside MP Denis Napthine’s office, 94 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Thursday 14 June
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: AN OLD TAKE ON JUSTICE: COUNTY KOORI COURT
Judge John Smallwood is currently the Judge in charge of the County Koori Court which sits in the regional area of the Latrobe Valley. Today he discusses the concept of the court, how it has worked to date, the important role of community elders, and the court’s many successes. With an incredibly low rate of re-offending since the court’s inception in 2008, what can be learnt from this style of justice? And should it be expanded? This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM , The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 14 June
BEYOND ZERO EMISSIONS ZCA 2020 PLAN
Beyond Zero Emissions will be sharing their Stationary Energy Plan at the June ZCM pub night. This plan looks at replacing all coal-powered electricity generation with concentrated solar thermal with storage and wind power, combined with a large-scale upgrade of the existing electricity grid. http://www.mefl.com.au/news-and-events/item/920-. 6pm - 8pm , Little Dining Room, Edinburgh Castle (cnr Sydney Rd & Albion St), Brunswick. All welcome. No cost. Drinks at pub prices.
Thursday 14 June
FAITH AND CULTURE: THE POLITICS OF BELIEF: THE VOICE OF FAITH AND PUBLIC REASON
Keynote lecture: Raimond Gaita; Panel discussion: Raimond Gaita, Scott Stephens, Asma Barlas, Susan Neiman, and Bernadette Tobin. More info: http://wheelercentre.com. BMW Edge, Federation Square , 6:00PM - 8:15PM. This is a free event. Bookings are recommended: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=26000
Thursday 14 June
REFLECTING ON THE PAST & MOVING FORWARD: THE HISTORY OF THE GREEKS IN MELBOURNE.
An excellent series on Greeks and Greek life in Australia (in English). George Zangalis starts the series this Wednesday, 7pm, at the Greek Community Centre, cnr Lonsdale and Russell St, 3rd floor, discussing Greek Australians in politics. More info: http://www.greekcommunity.com.au/gocmv_public/index.php/en/seminars/111-2012-greek-history-and-culture-seminars-part-2-program-announced
Saturday 16 June
PUBLIC MEETING: OCCUPY & BEYOND: PART 2
You're invited to Occupy & Beyond, where everyone will be encouraged to share their thoughts on the strengths, weaknesses, successes and failures of the Occupy movement in Australia. We want to provide an opportunity for people who have been involved in Occupy Melbourne to share their valuable insights. Thought things failed horribly? Come along and share why. Thought it's changed the face of Australia for the better? Come along and share why. 1-5pm. Venue TBC. For more info visit http://occupymelbourne.org/
Saturday 16 June
CLASSICS AND JAZZ: A MUSICAL EVENING AT GEELONG COLLEGE
Featuring local musicians including Christian Hehir Jazz Trio, Pegasus Singers and the Geelong College Choir, this Medical Association for the Prevention of War fundraiser will offer an eclectic mix, with a delicious supper afterwards. At Geelong College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown; 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets $40, ($20 concession) from Gisela 0430 861 621. Share the flyer with your friends: www.mapw.org.au/download/mapw-geelong-musical-soiree-june-2012-flyer
Saturday 16 June
THE INTERSECTION OF CRIME AND DESIRE: US CRIME WRITER J M REDMANN SPILLS ALL
US lesbian crime writer J M (Jean) Redmann wowed audiences on her first in 1994. She’s finally returning and will talk about her Micky Knight series with Sisters in Crime national co-convenor and fellow author, Lindy Cameron. Ill Will, the fifth book in her New Orleans series, has just been released. Jean is also the Director of Prevention at the largest AIDS service organization in Louisiana. She also presents workshops on safer sex, which gives her a great excuse to watch dirty videos, talk about sex and ask questions such as, “What do you do with that pink thing?” during a normal work day. 8pm, Rising Sun Hotel, cnr Raglan St & Eastern Rd, South Melbourne. $5 (members/concession )/$10 (non-members). Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome. No bookings necessary. Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au
Sunday 17 June
AUSTRALIAN MENTAL HEALTH HUMAN RIGHTS LAW REFORM COALITION FUNDRAISER
Leading Australian Aboriginal mental health and human rights activists, people with the lived experience of emotional and spiritual distress, members of the Stolen Generation and Forgotten Australians, ex-wards of the state, gay, lesbian, transgender, transexual and intersex, refugee and prisoner advocates and human rights lawyers will be speaking. 2-6pm. $10. Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. For info ph Greg Oke 0431 704 975.
Sunday 17 June
20 YEARS TOO LONG – MARCH TO END THE MANDATORY DETENTION OF REFUGEES: WORLD REFUGEE DAY RALLY
War and oppression creates refugees. Capitalism creates war and oppression. Refugees are workers who are running from bombs and running from starvation. They go to countries like Greece, the United States, Egypt, Malaysia and Korea where they are constantly being threatened with deportation. They come to countries like Australia in boats and are locked up in immigration detention centres. 2012 marks 20 years of mandatory detention of refugees arriving in boats in Australia. World wide, workers will be marching in defence of refugees. Join us in protest on World Refugee Day - gather at 12 noon at State Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne. Speakers then march to join the EMERGE Festival in Fitzroy. http://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/ http://www.asrc.org.au/events/world-refugee-day-rally-march/
Sunday 17 June
QUIT COAL'S BIG CAMPAIGN FOR JUNE – MELBOURNE PORTS
June 30 is the deadline for coal company HRL to be eligible for $100 million of taxpayer funding from Martin Ferguson's Department of Energy, Resources and Tourism. HRL are planning to build a NEW DIRTY BROWN COAL POWER STATION in the La Trobe Valley - with our money. June is also the lead up to the introduction of the carbon price - an ideal time to put pressure on the Labor party over their confusing and contradictory support for a new coal power station at the time they are supposedly trying to reduce pollution. If you share our outrage come leafletting and door knocking. Please email us at info@quitcoal.org.au with your availability.
Monday 18 June
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION OF AN INTERESTING REVIEW OF THE CONUNDRUM
The discussion will be led by Dr John Merory. This book has been heralded by Prof Frank Fisher as the most significant environmental book of the decade. (The Conundrum: how scientific innovation, increased efficiency, and good intentions can make our energy and climate problems worse. David Owen. Scribe Publications, Melbourne 2012.) Info on the book: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/the-conundrum/3884326. Info: gblashki@unimelb.edu.au. 12-1pm Nossal Institute for Global Health, Level 4, Alan Gilbert Building, 161 Barry Street, Carlton.
Tuesday 19 June
US FORCES IN AUSTRALIA: SECURITY OR THREAT?
Public meeting. Speakers: Richard Tanter who is writing extensively on this topic; Nic Maclellan who will discuss the effect on our neighbours of this even closer relationship with the US military; Okinawan Australian Maki Yohana; and Boyett Jurcales Jr, co-ordinator of 'Ban the bases' global campaign network in the Philippines. MAPW has joined with several other organisations to inform and discuss a campaign around the expanding US military presence in Australia and implications for our region. 6:30pm. Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton South. For more info visit http://www.mapw.org.au/
Tuesday 19 June
THE ROLE OF THE RIGHT TO FOOD IN COMBATING GLOBAL HUNGER
King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture: Professor Olivier De Schutter, United Nations Special Rapporteur. Professor De Schutter is professor at the University of Louvain , and chaired the EU Network of independent experts on fundamental rights, a high-level group of experts providing advice on fundamental rights issues to the European Parliament and European Commission. RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu, 9905 3327. Full details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2012/right-to-food.html. 5.45pm to 7pm, State Library of Victoria Conference Centre and Theatrette, 328 Swanston St. All welcome. No cost.
Tuesday 19 June
BETWEEN THE DEVIL & THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Australian film premiere. What turns someone into a boatperson? This screening takes place on the eve of World Refugee Day. Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St (cnr Dandenong Road), St Kilda. 7:30pm (for 7:45pm start). For more info visit http://www.deepblueseafilm.com/
Tuesday 19 June
3CR RADIOTHON ECO TRIVA
Support independent radio and come join your friends from Earth Matters and Out of the Blue for a night of Ecotrivia on the 19th June at the Dan O’Connell Hotel in Carlton. Whether you’re a green guru or pop culture prodigy you’ll be sure to have an entertaining night with questions on a range of topics from general knowledge to pop culture and audio/visual. 6.30 – 9.30, Dan O'Connell Hotel, 225 Canning Street, Carlton. Tickets are $15 each. Arrive at 6:30pm for 7pm start. Subject to availability tickets will be on sale at the door.
Wednesday 20 June
GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS
For too long has the government trampled and stood over our human rights. How often do they need to hold their secret meetings to make decisions that will affect us? How many more taxes need to be put up or brought in until they realize they are a reason the economic system is failing? There are many things we would like to ask the government, so come down jump on the megaphone, chalk or even leave some sticky notes on the front door. Rally at 10am. State Parliament, cnr Spring & Bourke Sts, City.
Wednesday 20 June
WHY TAFE MATTERS — A PUBLIC FORUM
The next big event in the campaign against the devastating cuts to TAFE will be a public forum at Melbourne Town Hall from 12.30 to 1.30pm. Why TAFE Matters will set out the case for TAFE and the power it has to change people's lives. It will hear from students past and present and from teachers and campaign leaders. There will be limited seating at this event, which is not a rally. If you wish to attend, please email ann.dettenberg@aeuvic.asn.au to reserve your place. Download the flyer here: http://www.tafe4all.org.au/240023_10002.html
Thursday 21 June
REFUGEES FROM SRI LANKA: WHY THE TAMIL PEOPLE FOUGHT FOR SELF-DETERMINATION
Public meeting, 6:30pm (meal from 6pm). Resistance Centre, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City (opposite RMIT). The majority of the refugees who are sitting in limbo facing a lifetime of detention because of negative security assessments by ASIO are Tamils. They are being persecuted for seeking asylum, but also because the Tamil people, like the East Timorese before them, were engaged in a struggle for self-determination. Speakers TBA. Organised by Socialist Alliance. For more info ph 9639 8622 or 0413 377 978.
Thursday 21 June
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: SEX AS A WEAPON OF WAR
Natasha Yacoub is an international human rights lawyer. After a period with the Australian federal government, she spent the past 11 years working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM , The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 21 June
LAUNCH OF MELBOURNE GREEN DRINKS
This monthly event is intended to complement the monthly Sustainability Drinks and provide an informal space for a diverse range of like-minded people to meet together for general banter, fun, good food and a few quiet drinks. Info: peyts1@bigpond.com, 0408 373 112, http://www.facebook.com/groups/9709788511/. 6m - 10pm, Grumpy's Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy. All welcome. Free.
Thursday 21 June
MELBOURNE CAMPAIGNERS’ NETWORK - TURNOUT: MOBILISING YOUR BASE
Demonstrating people power is often the key to winning change. So how do you get people to turn up? This MCN session looks at turnout - how to get strong attendance at rallies and other actions. Cindy O'Connor, union campaigner, will present on the Your Rights At Work campaign, known for huge rallies and widespread support. This is a Melbourne Campaigner’s Network event. MCN holds regular gatherings for campaigners, activists, and organisers to network, discuss ideas and discover new approaches to social change. Reg: http://plantowin.net.au/2012/05/mcn-june/. Contact: Holly Hammond – call 0421 508 446 or holly@plantowin.net.au. 6pm - 8pm The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Entry by donation – suggested donation $10
Thursday 21 June
GINA RINEHART GOES TO RIO! PROTEST AGAINST AUSTRALIA PUSHING ‘SUSTAINABLE MINING’ AT RIO+20
Mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer have their fingerprints all over the Australian government submission to the second UN Rio Earth Summit – a meeting of world leaders from June 20-22 in Brazil – which is supposed to be “a chance to move away from business-as-usual” and create sustainable solutions to the world's most serious environmental problems. But you’ll never guess what the mining industry’s answer to the environmental problems caused by mining is: why, more mining of course! Protest our government promoting 'sustainable mining' at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Starting from the State Library, Cnr La Trobe and Swanston Streets. Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/308658485889731/
Thursday 21 June
INTERVENTION - A PUBLIC FORUM ON THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INTERVENTION & THE STRONGER FUTURES LEGISLATION
On the five-year anniversary of the NT Intervention and at the beginning of a decade of so-called Stronger Futures, our speakers will discuss the scope of the Intervention, what has happened on the ground, and how the Intervention relates to neo?liberal governance and Australia’s settler colonial heritage. What are the ways forward? With Gary Foley as chair and speakers Professor Jon Altman (ANU Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research); Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, (Alyawarr/Anmatyerr Elder and ex-mayor of Barkly Shire); The Hon. Alastair Nicholson (Former Chief Justice of the Family Court); Barbara Shaw (descendant of the Kaytetye, Arrernte, Warlpiri and Warumungu people, from Mount Nancy Town Camp). 6pm-8pm, Arena Project Space, 2 Kerr Street, Fitzroy. Incorporating the launch of Arena Magazine’s special issue on the NT Intervention and Arena Journal’s special issue on settler colonialism. RSVP by 19 June to Glenise on 9416 0232. Entrance by gold coin donation. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday 21 June
LEFT TURN
In the Australian election of 2010, hundreds of thousands of voters chose not to cast a ballot. A new book of essays, edited by Jeff Sparrow and Antony Loewenstein, and aimed at engaging the many, many Australians disillusioned with the political process, asks writers and thinkers who openly identify with the Left to explore why. In this event, we let some fresh air into the political conversation in a wide ranging discussion with editors Jeff and Antony, and contributor Kim Bullimore. 6:15PM - 7:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com. This is a free event. Bookings are recommended: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=24336
Thursday 21 June
ZERO-BIKE BUDGET RALLY
Rally on Victorian Parliament steps, 7.30-8.30am. Bike riders of all ages and abilities from across the political spectrum are planning to send the loudest and clearest possible message to the Baillieu Government that bike funding must be reinstated. Bicycle Network Victoria is inviting every person who rides a bike and cares about the safety of our streets to express their outrage at the Baillieu snub. “We’re urging all bike riders to gather on the steps of Parliament to tell the Baillieu Government that 20 years of bi-partisan support for bike investment cannot be abandoned,” Bicycle Network CEO, Harry Barber said today.
Thursday 21 June
PUBLIC FORUM: RACISM AND POLICE VIOLENCE
Socialist Alternative hosts this special forum on the issue of racism and police violence, featuring Tamar Hopkins ( Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre), Robbie Thorpe (Aboriginal activist and organiser of the Victorian Tent Embassy), Gerry Georgatos (journalist and researcher), and Louisa Bassini (anti-racism activist). Given the ongoing racist attacks by the Victorian police, enforcing and perpetuating the racism of the Australian state more generally, this forum will discuss both the problem of racist police violence and what we can do about it. All welcome. 6:30pm, Trades Hall, corner Victoria and Lygon St, Carlton.
Friday 22 June
RHYME, RHYTHM & ROCK: ECHOES OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Join our host, comedian Nazeem Hussain, to hear the contemporary voices of Australian youth inspired by their Middle Eastern heritage. An evening of humour, music and entertainment, featuring The amazing race contestant Mohammed Elleissy, hiphop group The Brothahood, Poetry Slam 2010 state champion Nour Abouzeid, and sounds courtesy of DJ Ides. Afterwards you can visit the Love and devotion: from Persia and beyond exhibition until the extended closing time of 10.30pm. Experimedia, Main entry, State Library, Swanston St. 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Free. Book online https://register.eventarc.com/event/view/7690/tickets/rhyme-rhythm-and-rock-echoes-of-the-middle-east-friday-22-june, or 8664 7099 or inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au.
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 June
BIG RED BOOKFAIR IS ON AGAIN
Trades Hall, cnr Victoria & Lygon Streets, Carlton. Books, vinyls, DVDs, CDs. Clear out those shelves, we are taking donations now. Pick up can be arranged. Call the New International Bookshop 9662 3744, nibscoordinator@gmail.com
Sunday 24 June
THE RECLINK COMMUNITY CUP
It’s on again! The annual take-no-prisoners traditional clash between The Rockdogs and Triple R 102.7FM / PBS 106.7FM Megahertz will be fought out at Elsternwick Park. This year’s catchphrase of ‘Can The Mega’s Do The Dogs’ is based on the theme of legendary cult band The Cramps. Music from Blue Ruin, Boom Gates, Bunny Monroe, and Syn Free kick winners Drunk Mums with all proceeds going to Reclink Australia. Gates open at 12noon. Bounce is at 2pm. Gates close at 6pm. For more info and to volunteer visit www.communitycup.org.au
Sunday 24 June
WORLDWIDE DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH QUEBEC STUDENTS - MELBOURNE ACTION
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Parliament House, Spring St. Québec is demonstrating every day for over 4 months by now. They are basically fighting for a fair education system but more broadly against the media’s and the government's attempts to restraint their legitimacy to do so, with riot cops, fake opinion polls and an unconstitutional ‘special law’ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_78). Let's join at the State Parliament with pots and pans. We'll make some noise to push Australian authorities to put pressure on Jean Charest's totalitarian government. More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/358360180886116/.
Tuesday 26 June
MANUFACTURING: VITAL FOR AUSTRALIA’S GREEN FUTURE
The Australia Series: Four panel discussions co-hosted by the Search Foundation and The New International Bookshop on the topics most critical to Australia’s economic, political and environmental future. With Andrew Dettmer (Qld Sec., AMWU); Michele O’Neil (National Sec., TCFUA), Matthew Wright (Executive Director of Beyond Zero Emissions). 7pm, Trades Hall Meeting Room 1, 54 Victoria St, South Carlton. Entry to the Australia Series talks is by $10 / $5. For more information about the or to confirm your place on the night please contact The New International Bookshop on (03) 9662 3744 or at nibscoordinator@gmail.com
Tuesday 26 June
REDMOND BARRY LECTURE: RAMONA KOVAL
Broadcaster and former presenter of Radio National's The book show, Ramona Koval, will present the 2012 Redmond Barry Lecture: By the book – a reader's guide to life. After a long career of reading and talking with some of the most important writers of our times, Ramona is writing her own book. In this lecture during the National Year of Reading, she will take the audience on a tour of her beloved private collection of favourite books. 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library, Entry 3, La Trobe St. Free event, but bookings required: https://register.eventarc.com/event/view/9087/tickets/the-2012-redmond-barry-lecture-by-the-book-a-readers-guide-to-life-by-ramona-koval
Wednesday 27 June
LIGHTER FOOTPRINTS CLIMATE ACTION GROUP MONTHLY MEETING
Forum on the potential for community renewable energy projects and the approach of the 100% renewables campaign for big solar. Speakers: Richard Johnston (Energy Matters) & Danae Bolger (100% Renewables). 7 pm (for 7:30 start). Guide Hall, Faversham Rd, Canterbury. Gold coin entry. For more info ph 9836 0925 or 0411 115 186.
Wednesday 27 June
THE FUTURE OF COAL AND GAS IN AUSTRALIA
Energy analysts and commentators envisage coal and gas playing major, if not dominant, roles in supplying an energy hungry world for many decades. Australia is a major exporter of coal, and coal-based electricity underpins our standard of living. Gas development is undergoing a revolution driven by technologies that extract it from coal seams and shales and the scale is mind boggling. Yet an effective response to climate change means the combustion of coal and gas as we know it today must cease by mid-century. This seminar in our Energy Future Series will examine this conundrum, one of the major challenges of our time. A Grattan seminar event. Reg: http://energyfutures02.eventbrite.com/ 6:30 pm – 8 pm, Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Corner Swanston Street & Monash Road, The University of Melbourne. All welcome. Free.
Wednesday 27 June
WALTER LIPPMANN MEMORIAL LECTURE: LINDSAY TANNER
In the annual Walter Lippmann Memorial Lecture, hear former Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner argue that while the mechanical effects of immigration on the Australian economy have been debated for decades, little attention has been paid to the economic benefits of diversity. As globalisation gathers momentum, Australia stands to benefit from its diverse population. This is a free event. Bookings are recommended. Make a booking http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=24337 6:15PM - 7:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 28 June
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: FIGHTING EXTINCTIONS
Jenny Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria, speaks passionately about the role of zoos in fighting extinction, in preserving species at risk, and in engaging communities to take action to help animals. In the lead-up to the school holidays, she uses real examples of techniques and tactics that are being used by Zoos Victoria in delivering this role, and discusses the challenges in transforming the three zoos of Zoos Victoria. This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 28 June
SOLIDARITY FILM SCREENING: OPERATION 8: DEEP IN THE FOREST
On October 15th 2007, more than 300 cops carried out dawn raids on Tuhoe land and on homes across New Zealand/Aotearoa. Police make the ludicrous claim that the raids were in response to 'concrete terrorist threats' from Indigenous activists. Last month, four activists were sentenced on firearms charges. Come to a special screening of this compelling documentary and show your support for the international campaign to free these political prisoners. Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. For more information ph 9388 0062.
Thursday 28 June
THE BODY IN THE LIBRARY
Whodunnit and why? Melbourne crime writers Kerry Greenwood and Carolyn Morwood dissect the ‘body in the library’ cosy mystery genre as typified by Agatha Christie's Miss Marple novels (and indeed their own), in conversation with Sisters in Crime Australia national co-convenor, Carmel Shute. Kerry Greenwood is the author of the two landmark Australian crime series – a contemporary mystery series featuring baker and reluctant sleuth, Corinna Chapman and the Phryne Fisher books which are the inspiration for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on ABC1. Carolyn Morwood is a prize winning author whose first three novels were published by The Women’s Press, in London. A Simple Death won the Davitt award in 2002. Her latest novel, Death and the Spanish Lady (Pulp Fiction Press, 2011), is the first in an historical crime fiction trilogy. 5.30pm for 6pm, Athenaeum 2, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne (behind the Melbourne Town Hall/has lift.) Bookings essential by Wednesday June 20: library@melbourneathenaeum.org.au or ring 9650 3100. Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au
Saturday 30 June
EFFECTIVE ACTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Get skilled up for maximum effect at the Ross House training day with back-to-back workshops. Each 90-minute workshop is $10 with all proceeds going back into the program. Hear from long-term campaigners with years of experience and excellent skills to share. Workshop facilitators: Holly Hammond (director of Plan to Win); Tim Norton (Digital Campaigns Coordinator, Oxfam); Nicola Paris (The Last Stand); Shaun Murray (Friends of the Earth); Danya Jacobs (Lawyers for Forests); Sarah Harmer (counselor and women's advocate); Aidan Ricketts (lecturer, School of Law & Justice, Southern Cross University, author of The Activists' Handbook). Bookings essential. Places limited. To book visit http://www.rosshouse.org.au or ph 9650 1599.
Saturday 30 June
OGADEN YOUTH & CULTURAL DAY
The Somali people in the Ogaden region face daily brutality under the yoke of Ethiopia's oppressive government. In celebration of their resilience under such hardship, the Ogaden Youth & Students Union and the Ogaden community in Victoria invite you to a night of culture & entertainment. In this festive atmosphere, the struggles of the Somali people in the Ogaden will be translated through poetry, traditional dance, video screenings & speeches. 3:30-9pm. Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier St, Fitzroy. Entry free. For more info ph A. Nasir 0413 207 985 or Laylo 0423 674 009.
