As Australia assumes the G20 presidency prior to the summit in November next year, concerned community members announce the formation of the Brisbane Community Action Network G20 (BrisCAN-G20).… Go to Article
Month: November 2013
Native Title vs Land Rights
[Aboriginal people please note that some of the elders quoted in this text are deceased]
By Callum Clayton-Dixon [from Brisbane Blacks]
NgaNyaywaNa
Before delving into how Native Title legislation weighs up against true Land Rights, we must first take a look at how the debate began.… Go to Article
of shock and awe and french human rights awards
… Go to Articleit is with a great sense of shock and awe that the years of struggle by isja since late 1997 has been recognised for its ongoing human rights work with aborigines and their families, but especially with those families living through the trauma of a death in custody event.
The End of the ‘High Wage, High Work, High Consumption’ Deal
The last meeting (and breakup) for this year of the 17 Group will take place on Wednesday the 4th of December at 7 pm in unit 6 at 20 Drury St West End.… Go to Article
Crochet Coral Reef Book
Dear Core Reef Contributors and Special Friends of the Reef
As you know we’ve launched a Kickstarter for a book of the Crochet Coral Reef.… Go to Article
Indonesian police launch massive crackdown on peaceful KNPB activists
From http://freewestpapua.org/
November 26, 2013
Indonesian police have today arrested a total of 41 KNPB activists in Timika, Jayapura and Sorong ahead of planned mass actions across West Papua this weekend for West Papua independence day.… Go to Article
Shootings, killings, beatings, arrests as hundreds flee to jungle after Indon Police open fire on peaceful KNPB demo
From http://westpapuamedia.info/
Before the shooting, a mass of people had gathered in the field outside the Expo Waena bus terminal and market in front of the Museum, mainly sitting and chatting while listening to speeches.… Go to Article
Another baby sacrifice sent offshore
… Go to ArticleBaby Erfan, newborn in Darwin sent to Christmas island today
BASE: Community Food Program Xmas Party!
Wrong city, wrong country
Before all the others to come, there were some unexceptional flowers hand-wrapped in white tissue paper. A breeze whispered up Albert Street.… Go to Article
Strengthened Pride
“It was a pretty brutal place, but there was no slavery in Australia”
– Prime Minister Scott Morrison
“This is about Aunty Dawn Daylight’s experiences as a child slave at the All Hallows’ convent in Brisbane in the 1950’s and 60’s.… Go to Article
Simon Gittany’s behavior compares with domestic violence
Submitted by news on Thu, Nov 28, 2013 – 10:51am
Domestic violence support groups say murderer Simon Gittany’s manipulative behaviour towards his fiancée Lisa Harnum before her death is typical domestic violence behavior.… Go to Article
NSW Aboriginal communities launch a ‘Culture Ride’
NSW Aboriginal communities launch a ‘Culture Ride’ against state heritage reform that “gags” Aboriginal voices
RALLY
10.30am, Archibald Fountain – Hyde Park, Sydney
to march to NSW Parliament House
Aboriginal Elders and community members from rural areas such as Maitland and Gunnedah will travel to Sydney tomorrow to call for Aboriginal community control of Aboriginal heritage sites.… Go to Article
Palmer Drama
BOB KATTER: Well I’m tenaciously opposed to Clive (Palmer) getting the railway line or any other private person. And remember that these people represent foreign corporations, Gina Rinehart etcetera.… Go to Article
CSG not worth risk to health & environment
… Go to ArticleMedia release 27 November 2013
CSG not worth risk to health & environment
Health and climate impacts suggest unconventional gas is not the best option for Australia’s energy future, according to research released today.
Public Disobedience SAVE the AMU (Clinic 2) and Roma St Sexual Health
Public Disobedience against LNP Government proposed closure of the AIDS Medical Unity rebranded as Clinic 2.
Time: 4:30 PM on Wed 27 March 2013.… Go to Article
My experience as a nurse on Christmas Island changed the core of my being
Working with asylum seekers as a mental health nurse has transformed me and challenged my ethics, but I am proud to have shown compassion to people with unbearably tragic stories
Civil Liberties Meeting
Wed Nov 27, 6pm
Electrical Trades Union
41 Peel St, South Brisbane (enter from Merivale St)
The state LNP government has launched a rash of legislation unprecedented in its ramifications for our fundamental rights and freedoms.… Go to Article
Bimblebox article
Bimblebox’s future in the hands of Greg Hunt
Reprinted from Bimblebox.org and Courier mail
November 11th, 2013
Kathleen Noonan wrote a great article in the Courier Mail on the weekend summing up the concerns about Bimblebox and Waratah Coal’s China First mine (see below).… Go to Article
Forced to live in limbo
Dear Pamela,
Tony Abbott’s government has reintroduced Howard-era cruelty and we need to work together to bring it to an end.… Go to Article
Film tells tale of Otway forestry battle
CLEARFELLING of bio diverse native forest on public land in the Otway Ranges ended in 2008 and the five-year anniversary of this environmental achievement will be celebrated when the Lorne Film Festival premieres the short film ‘Forest for the Trees’ later this month.… Go to Article
Posthumous pardon in 1931 Alabama rape case
It is a great day for freedom.
— Sheila Washington, Scottsboro Boys Museum
Posthumous pardon in 1931 Alabama rape case – Americas – Al Jazeera English.… Go to Article
Kuranda and the Federal Election
Over the course of this last year, Kuranda district residents have been the victims of a vicious political deal by the Liberal National Party (LNP) State Government led by Campbell Newman.… Go to Article
Civil Liberties Campaign Launch, G20, Equal Marriage & more…
1. RED ALERT – LAUNCHING A CIVIL LIBERTIES CAMPAIGN IN QLD Nov 27
2. MARRIAGE EQUALITY RALLY – THIS SATURDAY!
3.… Go to Article
Justice for the bowraville children
find attached the leaflet for the rally/march to be held this coming thursday 21/11 beginning at 10am at hyde park north, near the hyde park fountain.… Go to Article
BASE Community Food Program Christmas Party
Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy Community Food Program
Christmas party!
* karaoke * food * music * raffle *
Fri Nov 29, 7pm
Jagera Arts Hall, 121 Cordelia St, South Brisbane
Meal available for $5
A fundraiser for the BASE Community Food Program.… Go to Article
US spies in Australian Parliament?
A senior official has left open the prospect that parliamentary communications in Australia could be monitored by US intelligence through a “back door” provided by Microsoft operating systems.… Go to Article
Mother Agnes of Syria speaks on BBC
… Go to ArticleJust spoke to person organising Mother Agnes visit to England.
She hope to drop in on the CW Retreat that will be lead by
long time CW Carmen Trotta on Monday for an hourVID Carrmen Trotta speaking outside the White House for Shaker Aamer in Guantanamo
Mother Agnes will be interviewed on BBC 4 Radio
Thursday 21 nov 2013 morning 7.50 a.m.
Keep Calm and Enjoy Retirement
… Go to ArticleIt’s a bit like putting Scott Driscoll forward as integrity commissioner, or making Nathan Rees your families spokesperson, or giving Eddie Obeid the job as treasurer.
Tunnel vision on safety
The Airport Link tunnel project in Queensland. Picture: Liam Kidston Source: The Australian
FOR Andrew Ramsay, it was the plethora of shiny, green, energy drink cans that told him all was not right on Brisbane’s Airport Link tunnel project.