Community Announcements 24 August 2011
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Wednesday 24 August
CONCERT: NO FRACKING WAY TOUR
Dead Letter Circus are pleased to announce the 'No Fracking Way tour'. Every day we take drinking fresh water for granted, water is as essential as clean air to life on earth. Protecting these two natural resources must be the highest priority to sustain life on planet earth and to protect the planet for future generations to come. The Hi-Fi, 125 Swanston St, City. Tickets available at http://deadlettercircus.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=21497 or call 1300 762 545.
Wednesday 24 August
ARENA DISCUSSION FORUM: PEAK OIL
Ian Dunlop, Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil. 7:30pm. Arena Project Space, 2 Kerr St (between Brunswick & Nicholson Sts), Fitzroy. For more info ph 9416 0232 or http://www.arena.org.au/
Wednesday 24 August
HOME BY YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND ZERO EMMISSIONS
People of Melbourne, get involved and get educated through the easy to digest medium of the film. Every month, BZE is hosting a documentary night at 7 pm at Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Home (http://www.homethemovie.org/) is a breathtaking aerial spectacular that shows the planet we're fighting to protect in all its glory. Come along, bring a friend, tell everyone, and enjoy a FREE evening out. There will be an introduction, informal discussion group for discussing some of the doc's themes, and a chance to meet some of the BZE team. More info: http://beyondzeroemissions.org/events/film-nights
Thursday 25 August
CLIMATE CHANGE KNOWLEDGE, VALUES AND ACTION: PUBLIC FORUM
This public forum provides an opportunity to discuss recent research findings and insights on the psychological, social, cultural and institutional factors affecting public attitudes to climate change trends and policy responses in Australia. MC: Peter Mares (The National Interest, ABC Radio National and Adjunct Fellow, ISR, Swinburne). Speakers: Professor Iain Walker (Research Group Leader, CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences), Professor David Karoly (School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne), Dr Susannah Eliott (Executive Director Australian Science Media Centre), Professor Carmen Lawrence (Winthrop Professor, Director, Centre for the Study of Social Change, School of Psychology, University of Western Australia). 6.30–8pm, The Basement Theatre “The Spot” 198 Berkeley Street, Carlton. Enq: Taegen Edwards, taegene@unimelb.edu.au All welcome. Free, but please register at http://climatechangeknowledgevaluesandaction.eventbrite.com/
Thursday 25 August
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: WHAT DOES THE PRICE OF CARBON MEAN FOR ME??
Presenters: Katherine Wells, Climate Consultant and Tony Wood, Program Director – Energy, an economist from the Grattan Institute. The Community Conversation aimed at providing an objective look at the carbon price, climate science and the cost of climate change for local households and small businesses. It is for members of the community who want to know more and who want to know what it is all about. Presented by: The Montmorency Community Group - A Transition Town. Info: 0406 588 417 montymoves@gmail.com. 7.15pm, Montmorency Primary School 60a Rattray Road, Montmorency. Gold coin
Thursday 25 August
PUBLIC MEETING: THE TAMPA 10 YEARS ON
Is change possible? Held almost 10 years to the day from when the MV Tampa rescued 433 asylum seekers in the Indian Ocean, this year's Law and Social Change Dialogue will discuss those events, the legal interventions that followed and the current state of Australian laws and public debate on refugees and asylum seekers. The dialogue will feature prominent human rights lawyers Julian Burnside QC and Debbie Mortimer SC. Renowned journalist David Marr will contribute his perspective and moderate the discussion. 6:15pm (for 6:30pm start). Experimedia Centre, State Library of Victoria. To register visit http://www.pilch.org.au/change/
Friday 26 August-Friday 30 September
MULTIMEDIA EXHIBITION: JUST LIKE US COMMUNITY WELCOME PROJECT
Community responses to refugees & asylum seekers. Celebrating welcoming responses to refugees and asylum seekers during the past decade. The Multicultural Hub, cnr Elizabeth & Victoria Sts, City (near Victoria Markets). For more info visit http://www.justlikeus.org.au/ or ph Marie 0409 252 673.
Friday 26 August
COMMEMORATING THE 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1988 MASSACRE OF IRANIAN POLITICAL PRISONERS
Public meeting with Abbas Samakar (renowned Iranian poet, author, filmmaker & former political prisoner who witnessed first hand the rampant human rights abuses inside Iranian prisons). Local Iranian speakers will share their memories of Iranian prisons. 6:30pm. Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton (enter from Victoria St). Organised by Iran Solidarity Melbourne in collaboration with the Committee for Solidarity with Iranian Workers-Australia. For more info email Iran Solidarity or ph 0402 360 442. iran.solidarity.melbourne@gmail.com
Friday 26 August
BOOK LAUNCH: NEVER EVER AGAIN - WHY AUSTRALIAN ABORTION LAW NEEDS REFORM
Author and academic Caroline de Costa's new book will be launched by Dr Jo Wainer, a well-known advocate for women's reproductive health rights, along with speakers from Victoria's health reform movements. 4pm. ACMI, The Cube, Federation Square. Free, no booking required.
Saturday 27 August
WEAR IT PURPLE MELBOURNE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Launch of the Melbourne Wear It Purple campaign to target homophobic bullying amongst young people and raise awareness about homophobia in society. It is designed to raise awareness about the shocking levels of youth suicide, depression and anxiety specific to sex, sexuality and gender-diverse people. Speakers: Katherine Hudson (national coordinator, Wear it Purple campaign, Sydney); Bec (Ygender Melbourne). 3pm. Resistance Centre, Druids House, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City (opposite RMIT). For more info ph 9617 6070 or visit http://wearitpurple.org/.
Saturday 27 August
PIANO RECITAL BY ROBERT SCHMIDLI
You are warmly invited to attend a piano recital by Robert Schmidli at Chrysalis Gallery, 179 Gipps St, East Melbourne, 7 for 7.30 pm. Robert is a very accomplished pianist and endocrinologist from Canberra who has pleased audiences in Victoria on three previous visits. All funds support the work of the Medical Association for Prevention of War, a group of health professionals concerned about promoting non-violent resolution of conflict and reduction and elimination of weapons of mass destruction. Wine and refreshments will be served at interval. Tickets $40 or $25 concession: please book by ringing Dr Jenny Grounds 0407287684 or 54287684 or email jennygrounds8@bigpond.com. (There is also a Sunday afternoon concert at Romsey - call Jenny or see www.mapw.org.au)
Saturday 27 August
RALLY FOR MENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA
1pm. Parliament House, cnr Bourke & Spring Sts, City. We invite you, your families, carers, friends and comrades to this historic rally on the steps of the Victorian parliament in regards to human rights violations committed against people experiencing issues related to emotional and spiritual wellbeing and with psychiatric labels in the Australian mental health system. Speakers: Robbie Thorpe, Amanda Thorburn, Sarah Holmes, Koby Drake-James, Kelvin Onus King, Greg Oke, Cheryl & Gary Hipworth, Catherine Leslie. Organised by the Australian Mental Health Human Rights & Law Reform Coalition. For more info ph Alana Green 0430 247 107 or Greg Oke 0431 704 975.
Saturday 27 August
BOOK LAUNCH: MABO IN THE COURTS
Michael Kirby launches Bryan Keon-Cohen QC's memoir Mabo in the Courts, an insider's account of the decade-long native title case. The book discusses Mabo's motivations, the Murray Islander witnesses, their culture, a lengthy trial, Queensland's determined opposition, the lawyers and judges and final success in the High Court. 4pm. ACMI, The Cube, Federation Square. Free, no booking required.
Saturday 27 August
PUBLIC MEETING: WALMAN COUNTRY IS CALLING. SAVE THE KIMBERLEY
Campaign meeting to stop the gas plant at Walmadan (James Price Point) in WA. 3-9pm. Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street, Northcote.
Saturday 27 August
LATIN FIESTA
Two great live Latin bands and Peruvian and Colombian dance groups (Son3 & Son de la calle). 7:30pm. Northcote Uniting Church Hall, 251 High St, Northcote. $15/$10. Bookings 0425 539 149 or 0414 970 418 or email LASNET: lasnet@latinlasnet.org
Saturday 27 August (NB Saturday, not Friday night)
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED—A NIGHT WITH TESS GERRITSEN AND KATHERINE HOWELL
Former paramedic Katherine Howell will check the vitals (and much more) of internationally acclaimed US crime writer and physician, Tess Gerritsen, who goes back to her roots in The Silent Girl, the latest instalment in the Rizzoli and Isles series. 8pm, Rising Sun Hotel, corner Raglan Street & Eastern Road, South Melbourne. $5 (members/conc)/$10. 10% discount from Benn’s Books stall. Dinner upstairs from 6.30pm (no lift). No need to book for dinner or event. Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome. Diary date: Celebrate Sisters in Crime’s 20th birthday- SheKilda 2011 Australian Women Crime Writers’ Convention. —Friday—Sunday October 7—9, Rydges on Swanston. www.shekilda.com.au. Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au
Saturday 27 August – Saturday 10 September
THE MILL BOYS
The Mill Boys is a 12 scene, 2-hour theatre production presented By Platypus Theatre and will be performed to an estimated audience of 1000 people over a 10 performances in the Collingwood Underground Theatre which has formed from the reconditioned carpark underneath the Housing Estate on Hoddle Street. The Mill Boys is a play written by Joel Beasant, based on the Vogel-nominated work '11 months in Bunbury' by James Ricks. The play tells the story of a group of sawmill workers in WA and, particularly, the struggle for individuality and intellectual expression in the world of the sawmill. It is a story about the desire to make something of one’s life while trying not to lose hope as the world seems to close in. Collingwood Underground Theatre, 44 Harmsworth St, Collingwood. Tickets $22.00. More information and tickets: www.greentix.com.au
Saturday 27 August
EAST TIMOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Come and join us at the 12th Anniversary of the Timor-Leste Independence Ballot and Free Timor Reunion. Profits go to support Fuan Nabilan ba Matan A'at Education Centre for the Vision Impaired and Blind children and adults. http://fuannabilan.infoxchange.tl/. 7 pm- midnight, Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall. Cnr Lygon & Victoria St, Carlton. Live bands, choirs, Timorese dancing, stalls. $15 adults, $10 concession, children under 12 free. For info, contact Gil Santos : 0401 533 240
Sunday 28 August
HATS OFF MELBOURNE 2011
A star-studded night of fabulous entertainment at St Kilda's National Theatre raising funds, raising awareness and raising the roof in support of people living with HIV. Lineup includes members of the casts of LOVE NEVER DIES, ANYTHING GOES, ROCK OF AGES and KISMET, film, theatre and television stars, artists from the National Institute of Circus Arts, Ross Skiffington Grand Magic Company, Centrestage School of Performing Arts and Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Youth Chorus. The HATS OFF concerts are annual fundraising events presented by Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 8pm, National Theatre St Kilda (cnr. Barkly St and Carlisle St) Tickets $55 full | $45 conc./MEAA members (transaction fees may apply). Bookings at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HATSOFF11T phone 132 849 or from http://www.nationaltheatre.org.au/ phone 03 9525 4611. More info: http://www.oscefa.org.au/HatsOffMelbourne.htm
Sunday 28 August
THE GUATEMALAN ELECTIONS
Public meeting with Ovidio Orellana (URNG representative). URNG/Maiz is facing its greatest challenge in the upcoming general elections since the end of 36 years of civil war. Forming a broad front of left forces, Guatemala is following the path of successful social movements in Latin America for a people's unity government. Following his return from a visit to Guatemala, Orellana is touring to talk about the elections, how we can help the URNG's electoral campaign and build solidarity with the Guatemalan people. Live music. 2pm. Hyde St Hall, Footscray. Food available. For more info ph 0419 523 886.
Sunday 28 August
A LONG LONG WAY TO GO - WHY WE STILL NEED FEMINISM
Writer and feminist Sophie Cunningham has watched with growing frustration as women are increasingly marginalised in the arts, in the media and in public life. In this provocative address, she'll argue that disinterest in women (the overlooking of them, the disavowal of them, the occasional hatred of them) is a profound problem in Australian culture, and that issues surrounding the economic and cultural rights of women are not being resolved by the free market. She calls for a greater respect for women's voices and eschews charges of tokenism to make the case for affirmative action. 6:30pm. BMW Edge. For bookings visit http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=116
Sunday 28 August
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
Has the endlessly ballooning internet sacrificed quality of information for quantity? Net culture researcher Suelette Dreyfus (Hacker), citizen journalism advocate Jay Rosen (Rebooting the News) and Jeremy Goldkorn (danwei.org) discuss the limits of helpful data and whether the net, while changing lives, is also changing our social structures. Chaired by Jeff Sparrow. Proudly supported by Meanland and the Australian Centre on China in the World. 4:00 PM, BMW Edge, Federation Square. Melbourne Writers festival - this session is general admission. Buy tickets: http://tickets.mwf.com.au/session2.asp?sn=Information+Overload
Sunday 28 August
FREEDOM ROAD WITH THE MELBOURNE MILLENNIUM CHORUS & BOITE SCHOOLS CHORUS (BALLARAT)
For the seventh year running, the Melbourne Millennium Chorus will be complemented by the Boite Schools Chorus which will perform the same songs at two concerts at the BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square,18 August, 1pm & 7.30pm. The response from schools has been so enthusiastic that, for the first time, a regional performance has been scheduled – in Ballarat at Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, 28 August, 2pm. Directing all the choruses and around 1100 voices are Stella Savy and Dani Fry who have rocked Ballarat with their stunning voices and solid harmonies for the past fifteen years. Freedom Road celebrates the music that was born out of a time of struggle, when injustices against humanity were commonplace. Tix: $8 (children under 18); $18 (adults); discounts for school bookings, accompanying teachers free. Tickets: www.wcpa.com.au; phone orders: 03 5338 0980
Monday 29 August
THE POLITICS OF POLLUTION: A COMMUNITY FORUM WITH RICHARD DENNIS, ADAM BANDT AND DAVID KAROLY
Sick of the backlash against the Carbon Tax? What will happen when we put an economist, an MP and a meteorologist into the Brunswick Town Hall and invite the local community? 7pm - 9pm, Brunswick Town Hall, enter from Sydney Rd (just south of Dawson St). All welcome. Free . Organised by Moreland Greens. Info: Alicia Webb webb.alicia@gmail.com or phone 0407 425 766
Tuesday 30 August
BOOK LAUNCH: WALK WITH US: ABORIGINAL VIEWS ON THE NT INTERVENTION
Speakers: Sally Brown (former justice of the Family Court), Melissa Brickell (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission). 12:30pm The Executive Lounge, First Floor, Alan Gilbert Building, cnr Grattan & Berkerley Sts, Carlton. For more info see http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/
Tuesday 30 August
PUBLIC MEETING: CLIMATE CHANGE & PUBLIC HEALTH
9am-4:30pm (registration from 8:30am). State Library of Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3 (Conference Centre entrance), 179 La Trobe St, City. Organised by Centre of Research Excellence in Patient Safety (CREPS), Monash. For agenda visit http://www.crepatientsafety.org.au/seminars/climatechange/climatechange-aug302011.pdf
Tuesday 30 August
ON A SEARCH FOR HISTORY
Almost thirty years ago, Dr Fred Cahir decided in a fit of youthful naivety to cross the Australian continent on a bicycle alone. Half way across the Nullabor Plain he ran out of water and food and, in his self imposed misery, he pledged to himself that if he survived the ordeal he would find out all he could about Aboriginal survival skills. Dr Cahir lived to tell the tale and on Melbourne’s Birthday, he is sharing his story and his subsequent historical discoveries. 5.15pm tea/coffee; 5.45pm – 6.45pm lecture. Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne (entry via William Street). $5.50 non members; free for members. Bookings: 9326 9288 or office@historyvictoria.org.au
Tuesday 30 August – Sunday 4 September
AICE ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL 2011
Now in its 8th year, the annual ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL brings the finest selection of contemporary Israeli cinema to our screens. This year has returned significant achievements for Israeli filmmakers. The industry has seen a year of growth in international co-productions and increased support for Israeli cinema on the international scene. Box-office returns both at home and internationally are still growing, whilst festivals continue to select and honour our films with awards. Palace Cinema Como, Cnr Chapel and Toorak Rd, South Yarra, and Palace Brighton Bay, 294 Bay St, Brighton. More info: http://www.aice.com.au/iff-welcome.php
Wednesday 31 August
‘THIS IS A WARNING, NOT A TRICK’: HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERS AT RISK IN MEXICO
Peter Eckersley has just returned from a year as an ‘unarmed bodyguard’ for Peace Brigades International protecting human rights lawyers and other human rights defenders in Oaxaca, Mexico. Peter will recount his experiences as a PBI volunteer and provide a full briefing on ongoing human rights violations in Mexico, including threats made to human rights lawyers carrying out their much needed work. Find out how the Australian legal and human rights community can support Mexican lawyers at risk. 6 – 8pm, Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. All welcome. Entry by donation. Supported by Amnesty International. For more information or to RSVP: info@pbi-australia.org, www.pbi-australia.org
Wednesday 31 August
PLANT RESPONSES TO GLOBAL CHANGE - CONSEQUENCES FOR FOOD SECURITY
Public meeting with speaker Eos Gleadow (Monash University). 7:30pm. Guide Hall, Faversham Rd, Canterbury. Organised by Lighter Footprints Climate Action Group. For more info ph 9836 0925.
Wednesday 31 August
A PSYCHOLOGICAL TAKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE...THE REAL ISSUE IS US!
Bayside Climate Change Action Group on Wednesday nights. Presenter: Former CSIRO Scientist, Dr. Graeme Pearman (Chief of Atmospheric Research, 1992–2002). Today, Dr. Pearman provides briefings on climate-change science and sustainability to governments and industry to aid them in their development of risk assessments for their businesses around the climate change issue. Contact - Mary Dettman – 0409 537 969, www.bccag.org.au.8pm, Uniting Church, Trentham Street, Sandringham. All welcome. Donation welcome.
Wednesday 31 August
CLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTATION
Speaker: Professor David Karoly, Professor of Meteorology and an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences. Professor Karoly is an expert in climate change science and was involved, through several different roles, in the preparation of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released in 2007 Professor Karoly is active in research on climate variability and climate change. This event is organized by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group. Info: 03 5427 1000 mrsg@woodendweb.org 7.30 pm, Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend. Free, but gold coin donation appreciated
Thursday 1 September
RALLY: WEAR RED FOR EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN
On average Australian women are paid 18% less than men. This pay gap means that women have to work 63 days more a year just to earn the same income. Geelong Women Unionists are planning action for the day. For more info ph 5223 1115 or email GTHC- gthc@webaxs.net
Friday 2 September
AUSTRALIAN FABIANS VICTORIAN ANNUAL DINNER - PROF ROSS GARNAUT: AUSTRALIA IN 2050 – THE BEST IT CAN BE IN THE BEST POSSIBLE CLIMATE
Prof Garnaut has been an Australian Voice in the systematic and scientific appraisal of the challenge of climate change and the types of response it demands. This will be an opportunity to hear Professor Garnaut at first hand and to learn from someone who has been close to the development of policy at every step along the way. 6.30 pre-dinner drinks for 7.00 pm start, William Angliss Training Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Places are limited to 150, so it is advisable to confirm bookings asap. Members, $55, Students, concessions $45, Non-members $65, RSVP for this event: http://www.fabian.org.au/985.asp?eventId=2518#rsvp
Friday 2 September
CLIMATE CHAMPIONS WORKSHOP WITH ANN PETTIFOR
The NTEU is hosting a special workshop for climate activists with Ann Pettifor. The workshop will be an opportunity to find out how we can afford to make cuts in carbon pollution emissions we need while securing clean energy jobs for the future. Australia is already taking the first important steps towards a zero carbon economy through the introduction of the carbon price. Ann Pettifor is a British economist and climate campaigner, and is a leading member of the Green New Deal working group. The NTEU is delighted to host this workshop with the SEARCH Foundation. It is being held at 10am in the Jim Potter Room, Old Physics Building G16, at the University of Melbourne Parkville. Please RSVP by 31 August to Bron@search.org.au or (02) 9211 4164. You can download the flyer for this event at http://www.nteu.org.au/library/view/id/1802
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 September
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOMB: YOUTH ACTION CONFERENCE
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) will hold a conference for 18 to 30 year olds including workshops, forums, presentations, social events and street actions. Participants will have the chance to meet leading disarmament experts and devise ways to transform the vision of nuclear abolition into reality. Evatt Room, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton. Registration fee $30, not including accommodation, travel or food. Register at http://www.icanw.org.au/register.
Friday 2 September
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOR PREVENTION OF WAR NATIONAL COUNCIL WELCOME & FILM SCREENING
In early September the Medical Association for the Prevention of War will be holding a national council meeting in Melbourne, providing an opportunity for MAPW members and supporters to take part in developing strategy and networking. The council meeting is being held on the Friday evening before the National Conference and will include a screening of the movie Beating the bomb. Food will be provided. All welcome. 6pm. Meeting Room 1, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St., Carlton (enter from Victoria St).
Friday 2 September
FINANCING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A ZERO CARBON ECONOMY
Public meeting with Ann Pettifor (British economist and campaigner for justice and ecological sustainability; member of the Green New Deal working group in the UK, a group focused on working out practical ways to make the global economic system fairer, give workers a better deal, wind back the power of corporations and the big banks, and at the same time lead the necessary transformation to ecological sustainability). 6-7pm. Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall. Drinks provided. Co-sponsored by Trades Hall Council, Search Foundation and the National Tertiary Education Union. RSVP to bron@search.org.au or(02) 9211 4164 by Wed, August 31.
Friday 2 September
RALLY FOR FIJIAN UNIONISTS
The military government of Fiji has begun a crackdown on the right of union members to assemble. This rally is part of an international day of action in support of Fijian unionists. 5pm. State Library, Swanston St, City. For info ph 0411 603 003.
Friday 2 September
SCREENING OF ANIMA MUNDI
A new & innovative Aussie documentary about Permaculture, Peak Oil, Climate Change & the Soul of the World. With guest speakers: Filmmaker Peter Charles Downey & Integrative Medicine expert Dr Mark O’Meadhra. Will you survive the transition of human industrial civilization happening now due to peak oil and climate change? Can you see the forest for the trees, the earth for the dream, the universe for the seed? Sustainable pre-screening menu available beforehand. 7.30pm for 8pm, SLOWdown restaurant cafe bar, 56 Acland St, St Kilda (opp McDonalds) All welcome. Tickets $10 online or $11 on the door (subject to availability).
Friday 2 September
THE ROOTS OF THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION - FROM TAHRIR SQUARE TO LIBERATION FROM DICTATORSHIP
Mona Eltahawy is an award winning columnist and an international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues. During the 18-day revolution that toppled Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, she appeared on most major media outlets, leading the feminist website Jezebel to describe her as 'The woman explaining egypt to the West'. She explores the roots of the various social and political movements in Egypt that resulted in the monumental overthrow of Mubarak, and what it means for global politics. 6:30pm. BMW Edge, Federation Square. For bookings visit http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=125
Saturday 3 September
ASSANGE: MAN AND MYTH
A clandestine organisation now has a very public face in its founder Julian Assange. Has his profile affected the efficacy of WikiLeaks? ABC journalist Andrew Fowler, author of the biography The Most Dangerous Man in the World, journalist Joel Deane, and former Assange associate Suelette Dreyfus talk to Tracee Hutchison about the man, the myth and the media. 1pm. ACMI Cinema 1, Federation Square. For bookings visit http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=141
Saturday 3 September
CONCERT: COLOURED STONE
Twice ARIA nominated band Coloured Stone are hitting the road to support their 11th studio album Beautiful World produced by Niall Anderson. Coloured Stone have graced the Stage at The Big Day Out and Woodford Folk Festival and recently performed at MCG along with Yung Warriors as a part of the annual Dreamtime Game in celebration of the Indigenous communities contribution to the AFL. Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. For more info ph 9419 5500.
Saturday 3 September
SOCIALIST IDEAS CONFERENCE
A chance to discuss some of the basic ideas of socialism and their application to the world today. 9.30am-4.30pm. RMIT University Function Room Swanston St, Melbourne (use entrance near Commonwealth Bank ATMs). Presented by Socialist Alliance & Resistance. Sponsored by Green Left Weekly. For agenda & info visit Socialist Ideas Conference. (http://i.imgur.com/JQqlc.jpg)
Saturday 3 September
FROM FUKUSHIMA TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS
This open forum will begin with Tilman Ruff (ICAN chair & MAPW past president) & Richard Tanter discussing links between the nuclear disaster in Japan and the threat of nuclear weapons. 2pm. Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton.
Saturday 3 September
TEN YEARS AFTER 9/11: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN AND THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY
Public meeting with guest speaker Malalai Joya. 6:30pm. BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne. Malalai Joya shot to prominence in 2005 as a female parliamentarian in the National Assembly of Afghanistan. Since then, she's defied death threats from warlords and Islamists to speak out for the rights of women, and against corruption and foreign occupation. In this seminal address, a week before the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, she talks about what militarism and the 'war on terror' has meant for ordinary people in a region wracked by violence. Proudly supported by Overland. Buy tickets: http://tickets.mwf.com.au/session2.asp?sn=Ten+Years+After+9%2F11+-+Pakistan%2C+Afghanistan+and+the+Struggle+for+Democracy&s=189
Saturday 3 September
FINANCING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A ZERO CARBON ECONOMY
Public meeting with Ann Pettifor (British economist and campaigner for justice and ecological sustainability; member of the Green New Deal working group in the UK, a group focused on working out practical ways to make the global economic system fairer, give workers a better deal, wind back the power of corporations and the big banks, and at the same time lead the necessary transformation to ecological sustainability). 2-4pm. New International Bookshop, Trades Hall. RSVP to bron@search.org.au or ph 9211 4164.
Sunday 4 September
THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS
Join us for the screening of The Economics of Happiness. Both hard-hitting and inspiring, this film demonstrates that millions of people across the world are already trying to create a better world. Their common cause: rebuilding more democratic, community based, ecological and local economies – the foundation of an ‘economics of happiness’. The evening will be presented by Vasili, of Vasili’s Garden, with the screening to be followed by a panel discussion with director and producer Helena Norberg-Hodge and representatives from Transition Town Maroondah and Transition Geelong. RSVP: By Friday 26 August 2011 to nelly.belperio@maroondah.vic.gov.au or call 9298 4261. This event is supported by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Transition Town Maroondah. 6-8.30pm, Karralyka Centre, Mines Rd, Ringwood East. Voluntary gold coin donation
Sunday 4 September
THE PITY OF WAR: AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ
Former Afghan politician Malalai Joya, one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World 2010, respected journalists John Martinkus and Karen Middleton, and Overland editor Jeff Sparrow discuss conflict and occupation in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the consequences of two wars that never seem to end. BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, 2.30-3.30pm. http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=75
