WBT posts this important message by Jonno Sri from the Gabba Ward in Brisbane.

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Dear residents,

We’ve certainly had an interesting week after the Courier Mail ran several misleading and deliberately inflammatory stories about me.… Go to Article

When Ghandi was asked what he thought of western civilisation he said that he thought it was a good idea.

There are some worrying trends coming out of this week’s protest at University of Queensland about former British colony, Hong Kong.… Go to Article

they are showing
how they define
spoils
justice
live to fight
fight to live
–  ‘To the Victor belongs the Spoils‘ by Daniel del Solar

The University of Queensland is shamelessly advertising that it is creating change.… Go to Article

A Heritage Walking Tour was held on 27 July 2019 from 2:30 PM – 5.30 PM at UQ Union Complex. We met at 2.30pm at Merlo’s in the Great Court and there were many speakers from different phases of the Unions life from the 1950s till the 1990s.… Go to Article

Foco Nuevo in August

Friday, 2nd August, 2019
Doors open 7.00 pm Concert starts 7.30 pm.
Kurilpa Hall
174 Boundary Street, West End (map)

We’ve returned from a very steamy India back to Brisbane’s winter where we’re looking for some hot music!… Go to Article

Open letter to the Australian parliament
No war on Venezuela – Lift the sanctions

The United States government of President Donald Trump has made clear it will do whatever is required, including engaging in illegal activities and even potentially launching a military offensive, to overthrow Venezuela’s democratically elected government of President Nicolas Maduro.… Go to Article

The appeal
As we await the appeal verdict a campaign in the Catholic media is being waged to undermine the jury verdict against Australia’s most senior prelate.… Go to Article

It is 60 years into the Cuban Revolution so get along to this if you can!

Join our commemoration of the attack on the Moncada Barracks

Friday 26 July 6.30 pm

The Red Brick Hotel
83 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba

Join us for a night of Cuban music and poetry to remember the beginning of the Cuban Revolution – the 65th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Barracks.… Go to Article

Townsville relied heavily on what came in and out of its port on steamships. The railway was connected to the port, carrying cattle to the abattoirs, coal and sugar to the wharves, and foodstuffs and people to neighbouring towns.… Go to Article

THE HERITAGE WALK THIS WEEKEND is open to all interested persons … It starts at 2.30pm Saturday 27 July 2019 at Merlo’s near the Duhig Building where the University Library housed and proceeds to the  UQ Union Complex.… Go to Article

BRITAIN: Iranian socialists’ warning that the seizure of an oil tanker by British marines could precipitate a dangerous escalation towards war cannot be ignored.… Go to Article

Talisman Sabre War Rehearsal

• Are they a rehearsal for war with China?
• They convey a message of aggression against our neighbours
• Australia playing a subservient role

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) says “No!”… Go to Article

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United States ‘Act of War’ in Gibraltar
The US has ordered the UK seizure of an Iranian oil tanker. This has eclipsed its sanctions on Venezuela.… Go to Article

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Below are links to articles posted recently on the http://www.cpaml.org website:
 
 
General program of the CPA (M-L)   https://www.cpaml.org/posting1.php?id=917
 
Political Report 15th Congress CPA (M-L)   https://www.cpaml.org/posting1.php?id=913… Go to Article

Coles and Woolworths were required to ban plastic shopping bags but when you look at the products that they sell they have increased the packaging!… Go to Article

You might find this ABC RN program of interest ..

talks about the physiological impacts of actual human interactions (eye contact, touching, etc) and how these impact on people’s well being.… Go to Article

To Yvette D’Ath
Attorney General of Queensland

Dear Ms,

This is a call for a public inquiry into the Public Trustee of Queensland.… Go to Article

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The next meeting of the 17 Group will take place at 7 pm on Wednesday the 3rd of July in unit 6 at 20 Drury St, West End. … Go to Article