Lili Curtis with daughter Arabella. She wants other parents to know their rights if they feel their child is not getting proper treatment.
“Why we fight for the living world: it’s about love, and it’s time we said so”
Pope Francis reminds us that our relationship to the natural world is about love, not just goods and services: ‘Who wants an end to birdsong, bees and coral reefs, the flacon’s stoop, the salmon’s leap?’.… Go to Article
… Go to ArticleI am passing on the Dassan news because it is a salutary lesson of what is coming our way. This is what our friends in NT are dealing with.
We could hardly believe this so have waited for a definite report. Here it is. This is what is done to force frightened people back to the hell of Nauru.… Go to Article
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30 June 2015
The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization BDS South Africa condemns Israel’s recent arrest and detainment of Palestinian Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna.
Please consider attending two important events in Brisbane next week…
It is only a week until people from all over Australia will be gathering in Brisbane to attend the IPAN (Independent and Peaceful Australia) forum and conference.… Go to Article
Many allies of the struggle for Aboriginal sovereignty still proudly identify as being Australian. While many understand some of the history of genocide and theft on this continent they fail to understand how their Australian identity perpetuates that genocide and theft.… Go to Article
10th Floor, Braamfontein Centre
23 Jorissen Street
Braamfontein, 2017
Johannesburg
South Africa27 June 2015
PHARRELL PERFORMING IN ISRAEL BEFORE S.AFRICA
A few weeks after US artist Pharrell Williams announced his collaboration with Woolworths there were announcements in Israel that he would be –violating the Palestinian cultural boycott of Israel– and performing in Israel, to make Israel “happy”.… Go to Article
Which Side Are We On?
Last week Anne, Eleni and I drove 1800 kms to go to court in the chilly city of Geelong.… Go to Article
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Foco Nuevo in July
3rd July, 2015
8.00 pm
Kurilpa Hall
174 Boundary Street, West End (map)Come along and warm yourself up on a winter’s night with guests, Carmel Charlton and The Boxties.
MUST READ and LISTEN
Greens amendments over ruled in SENATE by LIB LAB connivance
ps Adam Bandt away on Paternity leave
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Pamela Curr
Refugee and Detention Rights Advocate
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Please note our new address details:
214 – 218 Nicholson St
Footscray Vic 3011
T: 03 9326 6066
M: 0417 517 075
F: 03 9689 1063
E: pamela.c… Go to Article
Publisher’s Note: The legal road to climate change?
Can capitalism solve CO2 in the atmosphere?
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A Dutch court has ordered the country to slash greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25 per cent by 2020, after a group of citizens took their government to court.… Go to Article
I am prompted to write because of my growing and heartfelt concern over misunderstandings about aspects of my role and activities as Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney.… Go to Article
Publisher’s Note: Another embarrassment for Abbott – after a series of damaging court cases revealing dishonest conduct, LNP Mayor John Brent and one-time Campbell Newman protégé, may be become a bankrupt and be forced to resign from public office.… Go to Article
Today, it is clear that the international system is not working. Millions of > people and their right to a better future are ignored, they are harassed, > insulted and demonized, as if being displaced due to wars, persecution and > conflicts are not enough
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A locally owned, independent, non-commercial, community FM radio station for the Frazier Park area to start test broadcasting by the end of July 2015 with a FCC license.… Go to Article
The next meeting of the 17 Group will be on Wednesday the 1st of July at 7 pm in unit 6 at 20 Drury St, West End.… Go to Article
International: UN Report of Israeli war on Gaza (2014)
I found the decapitated bodies of my uncle and daughter. My cousin was alive but died on the way to hospital.… Go to Article
Special thanx to Hossein and Alfi… Go to Article
Publisher’s Note: The Federal government is looking for ways to clear asylum seekers out of Nauru. What instructions are given to accelerate this?… Go to Article
[Publisher’s Note: Good, Federal
Public Sector workers are going on strike, but what about state
public sector workers in Qld, don’t they have plenty of reasons
too?]… Go to Article
[Message from Chilean companero: “Thank you for publicising the document about Adriana Rivas, ex torture agent in Chile. We hope the Australian government approve the extradition and face the Justice in Chile.”… Go to Article
Please vote against the #killbill authorising use of more force in detention.
Already at the MITA new rules have been introduced.… Go to Article
BIG DAY- LOTS OF EVENT popups in Melbourne CBD- Come join us
| Time | Location | Action | Group | |
| 9.45am | Federation Square – Swanston Street side | Hope Boat | Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 10am-10.40am | Federation Square – big screen | Stormy Waters film | SWAG Media | |
| 10am onwards | Various around CBD | Poster photos exhibition | Paul Dunn for Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 10.45am | Swanston Street | Hearts near tramstops | Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 11am | City Square-stage | Performance | Phil Carroll and Phil Beggs | |
| 11am – 3.30pm | City Square | Information stall | Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 11am – 3.30pm | City Square | Timeline – Visual history – Australia’s response to refugees | Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 11am – 3.30pm | City Square | Walk in my shoes installation | Refugee Advocacy Network with Grandmothers | |
| 11am – 3.30pm | City Square | Calico petition – Stop the Cruelty | Refugee Advocacy Network | |
| 11.30am | City Square -stage | Spoken word performance | Rowan White
John Englezos |
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| 11.30am – 1pm | Various trains and trams | Groups with placards and banners | Grandmothers Against the Detention of Refugee Children | |
| 12noon – 2pm | City Square | Yarn bombing with messages | Knitters for Refugees | |
| 12noon– 1.45pm | Federation Square | Banner display | Julie Bain | |
| 12noon– 1.45pm | Federation Square | Street Art/ Quiz | ||
Hello all
Reminder re the action in the city this Sunday for World Refugee Day. We hope you can come along any time from 10am to show your support for Refugees.… Go to Article
