Five refugees dead?

The minister’s statement [MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION COMPLETE] is ambiguous, incomplete, and implausible and quotes no direct sources (i.e.… Go to Article

Refugees’ AWFUL DAYS AHEAD

Dear Friends of Refugees,

Over the next few weeks hundreds of Afghan Hazaras in Darwin, Christmas Island and Villawood detention centres, are going to be refused visas on the grounds that Afghanistan is “evolving” and that it is safe to return.… Go to Article

The Sri Lankan Five drowned?

Five asylum seekers have drowned – not that this is immediately evident from the Media release below.

Pamela Curr, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

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From the Minister Of Home Affairs Brendon O’Connor

MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION COMPLETE

9 May 2010

Passengers from a disabled vessel that was rescued yesterday by a Russian merchant vessel, MV Postojna, have been transferred to Cocos (Keeling) Islands.… Go to Article

Why I appreciate Press TV

Dear Worker Bush Telegraph editor,

I’m Kourosh Ziabari, a freelance journalist and media correspondent
from Iran.

You may have heard about the Iranian English-language TV channel
Press TV which was launched just a few years ago.… Go to Article

The Minister gives way under the collective pressure of teachers.

This is the personal opinion of Peter Curtis

The Minister gives way under the collective pressure of teachers.

Minister Gillard agreeing to set up a working party to oversee My School has been the consequence of many teachers across the country making it clear that we are unhappy with the governments intolerable treatment; silencing us, and leaving us without any say in our professional conduct whatsoever.… Go to Article

Refugee AFGHAN VIEW VISA SUSPENSION

April 29, 2010

One of Afghanistan’s most prominent human rights advocates is in Australia this week attending a conference in Canberra.… Go to Article

Gaza Friends, We’re almost ready!

By Greta Berlin, Free Gaza Movement

We’re almost ready. Our vessels are being loaded with construction materials, specialized medical equipment, generators, pre-fab homes, water filtration units, and school supplies for the children.… Go to Article

1919 Townsville Meatworkers’ Strike

G’day comrades,

I’ve always been bemused as to why the TOWNSVILLE MEATWORKERS ‘ STRIKE of 1919 hasn’t got more attention from materialist historian’s (sic).… Go to Article

We Have A Conscience

g’day all
a remembrance day they want us all to forget
but they did it once
& when shove comes to push
they’ll do it again
jim

[Ed.… Go to Article

Fri May 14 – Aboriginal Rights Film Premiere Screening: The Ampilatwatja Walkoff vs. The Intervention

~Support the Brisbane bus to Alice Springs for the “4 Days in July” National Aboriginal Convergence!~
Come along to this excellent event!… Go to Article

Red Cinema May 8: Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times”

RED CINEMA
Cult films @ The Activist Centre
PRESENTS…

Charlie Chaplin, in…
“Modern Times”

SATURDAY 8TH MAY, 7PM
(Yummy cheap meal and drinks from 6.30pm)
Brisbane Activist Centre (see map below)
74B Wickham St, Fortitude Valley
TICKETS $10 waged, $6 concession

Modern Times is a 1936 American comedy film by Charlie Chaplin that has his iconic Little Tramp character struggling to survive in the modern, industrialized world.… Go to Article

TONIGHT: PROF GEORGE BISHARAT PUBLIC LECTURE MELB UNI6.45pm

From The Women for Palestine
We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to hear visiting Law Professor George Bisharat from the Hastings College of Law, University of California at the free public lecture being held at the University of Melbourne tonight.… Go to Article

WILPF: Keeping Aboriginal Women’s Culture Alive

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr Zohl dé Ishtar from the Kapululangu Aboriginal Womens Law and Culture Centre

Fr i d a y 21 Ma y ,

5.30 for 6 pm s t a r t to 8 pm

Ku r i l p a Ha l l ,

174 B o u n d a r y St r e e t , We s t E n d

Author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Dr Zohl dé Ishtar is internationally renowned for her work with Indigenous Australian and Pacific women over the past 25 years.… Go to Article