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.