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Community Announcements, 2 March 2010

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Wednesday 3 March
BRAZEN HUSSIES: RADICAL ACTIVISM IN THE WOMEN'S LIBERATION MOVEMENT IN THE 1970S

Jean Taylor @ Underground Talk. 6:30pm, New International Book Shop, Trades Hall, Victoria St, Carlton. Brazen Hussies documents the actions, conferences, collectives, publications and demos as well as the stories of feminist activists who took an active role in the WLM in the 1970s. The book also traces the innovative shifts of consciousness and the social and legislative changes that were instigated in Victoria as radical feminists fought long and hard for Women's Liberation. Entry: $5/ $2 concession. More info: 9662 3744, nibs@nibs.org.au

Thursday 4 March
NUCLEAR ENERGY DEBATE: AUSTRALIA SHOULD EMBRACE NUCLEAR POWER
Speakers: James Hansen & Ziggy Switowski (for); "against" includes Molly Harriss Olson (former presidential energy advisor to Bill Clinton) & Mark Diesendorf (world renowned writer on climate change). Melbourne Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston Street from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Tickets $30/$20. Organised by IQ Squared. For more info visit www.iq2oz.com.

Thursday 4 March
PROTEST THE PUBLIC DEBATE: AUSTRALIA SHOULD EMBRACE NUCLEAR POWER

Unfortunately the Debate titled: "Australia Should Embrace Nuclear Power" is not part of the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It is in fact an actual topic to be debated by: Speaking in Favor: Dr James Hansen ( www.giss.nasa.gov/staff/jhansen.html), Dr Erica Smyth, Dr Ziggy Switkowski ( www.onlineopinion.com.au/author.asp?id=6027). Speaking Against are: Dr Mark Diesendorf ( www.climatechangematters.net.au/diesendorf.htm), Molly Harriss Olson ( www.saxton.com.au/default.asp?sd8=16810, Adam Morton http://about.theage.com.au/view_profile.asp?intid=1327. In true RAAF style we are going to turn up to the debate (not pay the $30 entry) and cause trouble out the front - see you there. More information: renegadeactivist@gmail.com

Thursday 4 March
MEXICO SOLIDARITY FORUM – 'A REPORT FROM THE BORDERLANDS OF MEXICO AND THE US'
7PM, Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High St, Northcote. Award-winning radio documentary producer, LASNET co-founder, Colm McNaughton will talk and show photographs about his recent experiences in the borderlands of Mexico and the United States. Colm recently returned from a four month visit to Guatemala and Mexico where, among other things he was making two radio documentaries for the 360 program which is part of Radio National ABC. Drinks and finger food available. Donation $5. Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET) www.latinlasnet.org, lasnet@latinlasnet.org

Friday 5 March
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS' DAY LUNCH (GIPPSLAND)

Gippsland Trades & Labour Council & Women's Action Coalition invite you and your friends and family to the Waratah Restaurant, cnr Princes Dr & Monash Way, Morwell, at 12 noon. RSVP by 2 March to 5133 7684, or email: gtlc@wideband.net.au

Friday 5 March
HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

One of South Africa’s leading human rights lawyers, George Bizos, is touring Australia to present public lectures on human rights in pre-and post-apartheid South Africa. His tour is timely given 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. George Bizos is a renowned human rights lawyer who has had a long association with Nelson Mandela. Bizos was also part of the team which defended Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki and others in the Rivonia Trial 1963/4. fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 5.30 to 7.00 pm. RSVP info@libertyvictoria.org.au or 9670 6422

Friday 5 March
BURMA FILMS SCREENING WITH GUEST SPEAKER MR TOE ZAW LATT

11.00am – 1pm, Burma VJ – (90mins)- Academy Award nominated documentary 2010. Armed with pocket-sized video cameras, a tenacious band of Burmese reporters face down death to expose the repressive regime controlling their country. 1.30pm-3pm, Orphans of Burma’s Cyclone – (50mins) Filmed covertly over the course of a year by two Burmese cameramen, who risked an instant 30-year jail sentence if caught, Orphans of Burma's Cyclone exposes the official intransigence of one of the world's most brutal and secretive regimes andreveals what day-to-day life is like for the ordinary people of Burma. Toe Zaw Latt is the Bureau Chief for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand. He is responsible for coordinating underground video journalists who contributed footage for both films, and for producing a daily TV & radio program for broadcast via satellite to Burma. Carmela Baranowska, Lecturer in Media at ACU, will host the question and answer after each film. More info: Carmela.Baranowska@acu.edu.au. Free and open to all. Christ Lecture Theatre, Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy (near Brunswick St corner).

Saturday 6 March
EMERGENCY NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILEAN PEOPLE
Come to support this night, Chilean people is facing in this moment the consequences of a devastating earthquake and tsunami, everyone is welcome to this emergency and quick response event and meeting to discuss further actions, 7PM, at Uniting Church Hall, 251 High Street, Northcote. Initially the activity was a discussion night about the current situation in Chile with Penny Glass theatre director from Chile who is visiting Australia at the moment (more details www.latinlasnet.org), Penny is more than happy to link her activity with a solidarity night in support to the people affected by the earthquake in Chile. Food and drinks available. Please confirm your attendance to lasnet.latinosolidarity@gmail.com, or call 0400 914 944. Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET), www.latinlasnet.org, lasnet@latinlasnet.org

Tuesday 9 March
WHAT DOES THE FAIR WORK ACT 2009 MEAN FOR YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION?

Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) Event. Employers (including not-for-profit employers) must now ensure that existing contracts, policies and procedures are updated to reflect the obligations under the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards and any applicable Modern Awards. Find out how your not-for-profit community organisation can make sure it complies with these laws. 9.30am - 12.30pm (registrations open from 9.00am) Location: Russell Kennedy; Level 12, 469 LaTrobe St, Melbourne Cost: $40 (incl. GST) administration fee per person Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided. More details and to register: www.pilch.org.au/Page.aspx?ID=367

Tuesday 9 March
ABOLISHING POVERTY: THE HUMAN RIGHTS PRIORITY

Please join us for an important presentation by Professor Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, focussed on the challenges associated with abolishing poverty. A discussion about creating opportunities for the poor to lead decent lives to their fullest potential like their more fortunate counterparts. 5pm to 6.15pm. Entry from 4.30pm. Melbourne Recital Centre Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank - behind the NGV St Kilda Rd and opposite ABC studios. FREE ENTRY. Future Leader is supporting the City of Melbourne, through its Melbourne Conversations program of free talks, in the presentation of this event which has been developed in partnership with Business for Millennium Development, World Vision and the Centre for Social Impact. http://www.futureleaders.com.au

Friday 12 March
101 YEAR CELEBRATION – GEELONG TRADES HALL LABOUR DAY DINNER

Guest speaker to be confirmed. 6.30 pm for 7 pm, Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, Fellmongers Rd, Breakwater. $70 per head includes 3 course meal, wine beer, soft drinks. RSVP by 5 March. Telephone: (03) 5221 1712 Fax: (03) 5223 1115. Email: gthc@webaxs.net

Friday 12 March
YOUNG BY NAME...CRIMINAL BY INTENT!

Sisters in Crime convenor Lindy Cameron interrogates two young crime writers with books out in March: Felicity Young (all the way from WA) - Take Out is Felicity Young’s fourth crime novel and the third to feature the intrepid DSS Stevie Hooper of the Perth Police Department; and Helene Young (all the way from Far North Queensland) - Border Watch, Helene Young’s debut novel, is a “thrilling, romantic suspense” set in in the tropical far north where Captain Morgan Pentland flies a Border Watch aircraft on surveillance missions over the vast Australian coastline. $5/$10 (non-members/conc) 10% discount from Benn’s Books stall. 8 pm, Bell’s Hotel, 157 Moray St., South Melbourne (cnr Coventry). Dinner from 6.30pm. No need to book for dinner or event. Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~sincoz/

Saturday 13 March
RALLY FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

1pm. State Library, cnr Latrobe & Swanston Sts, City. Organised by Equal Love. For more info ph Ali 0403 019 430.

Saturday 13 & Saturday 20 March 2010
INSPIRACTIVISM IS BACK! POLITICAL SKILLS FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS

InspirActivism is a youth activist training program run by the SEARCH Foundation. The program aims to network and support young activists, and connect them with ‘veteran’ activists who have participated in significant Australian campaigns and movements. The program is participatory and includes campaign case studies and skills sessions. Speakers: Jack Mundey on BLF, Boris Frankel on Political Ideas, Janet Rice on Forests Vic, Pat Healy & Darcel Russell on Freedom Rides. AMWU training room, 251 Queensberry St Carlton. $10 each day covers lunch. To get involved please contact: Leila Barreto, leila@search.org.au. www.search.org.au

Sunday 14 March
EQUAL AT HOME, EQUAL AT WORK: AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY COMMUNITY BRUNCH

Speakers include Julie Kun (Australian Services Union lead organizer) on pay equity, Elife Mat (Anatolian Cultural Centre) on migrant's women's experience of domestic violence and Kimberly Yu (Socialist Alliance) on women's reproductive rights. Brunch from 11am, speakers at 12 noon. Anatolian Cultural Centre, 195 Sydney Rd, Coburg. All women and men welcome. Organised by Socialist Alliance & the Anatolian Cultural Centre. Contact Anthea on 0422 497 753 for more information.

Wednesday 17 March
AN EVENING WITH ROBYN NEVIN

Join Robyn Nevin as she discusses her performance work. This will be a memorable evening with a significant Australian actor and director. 7.30pm – 8.30pm, The International of Brighton, 81 Bay Street, Brighton. $35 per head / $28 concession - Beverages and light food provided; Bookings are essential and tickets can be purchased from www.bayside.vic.gov.au/robynnevin, or ring Bayside City Council on 9599 4444.

Wednesday 17 March
LA FRONTERA: A JOURNEY INTO THE BORDERLANDS OF MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES

Award-winning radio documentary producer Colm McNaughton @ Underground Talk. He will be discussing his experiences and investigations that inform his forthcoming piece La Frontera: a journey into the borderlands of Mexico and the United States. This doco will be played on Saturday 3 April in the 360 slot on ABC Radio National. La Frontera attempts to grasp and at some level explain the complexity of what is going on in Mexican society by examining  different aspects such as free trade, migration, militarization, the war on drugs and the narcos, the killing of women and poverty in relation to each other. 6:30pm, New International Book Shop, Trades Hall, Victoria St, Carlton. Entry: $5/ $2 concession. More info: 9662 3744, nibs@nibs.org.au

Saturday 20 March (NB Change of date)
RALLY FOR COLOMBIA, HONDURAS & HAITI - "FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND DEFENDING OUR PLANET"

Against multinational exploitation and plunder, against US intervention in the Latin American continent. Supporting the call from SINALTRAINAL (food Union from Colombia) in defence of Colombian Workers and against Coca-Cola Multinational. Oppose the seven military bases in Colombia and the strategic military base in Honduras. Please say to the USA and United Nations to give all the help and support people from Haiti urgently need. Melbourne, Federation Square, 1 PM. Bring your banners, flags, speakers and your message for democracy, peace, justice and new possibilities for our people and communities. If you would like to get involved, endorsed, or support the rally please let us know by writing to lasnet@latinlasnet.org or calling 0400 914 944.

Wednesday 24 March
DEAD MEN WALKING: VISITING DEATH ROW IN THE DEEP SOUTH

Lizzie O'Shea @ Underground Talk. Lizzie spent four months working on behalf of prisoners facing execution without legal representation in Louisiana. Capital punishment represents a indictment of a society which has a decimated social welfare system, where it is politically advantageous to throw poor people in the social rubbish heap which is the prison system. The human rights implications of the policy are damning, but establishing a campaign around the issue from a human rights perspective is nonetheless difficult. 6:30pm, New International Book Shop, Trades Hall, Victoria St, Carlton. Entry: $5/ $2 concession. More info: 9662 3744, nibs@nibs.org.au

Saturday 27 March
EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour is happening again in 2010. With less than six weeks to go, WWF-Australia is counting on businesses, organisations and community groups to sign-up and switch off! Throughout the world, people will turn off their lights for one hour to represent their concern and commitment to address climate change. By supporting Earth Hour, you are sending a powerful message that you care about climate change and you want others to care too. Visit the new Earth Hour Australia website www.earthhour.org.au for ways to get the most out of Earth Hour.

DISCLAIMER: Forwarding this information to you does not constitute any form of endorsement by the NTEU Victorian Division of the matters therein.

 


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