Friday May 30
March Across the Story Bridge
8am at Scott St, Kangaroo Point [Facebook event]
NOTE: Police are trying to stop this event from happening. They have taken the Notice of Intention to court in effort to have it struck out – ironically claiming it will inconvenience car traffic! Check in with the facebook event above for updates closer to the day.
March with us across the Story Bridge to demand that Brisbane City Council allocate one car lane to pedestrian, cyclist and scooter traffic. We’ll stop car traffic on the bridge and use all six lanes to walk safely across.
There are thousands of people who use the Story Bridge daily who have had their commutes and travel impacted for well over two months now. It is now clear that the footpaths over the bridge are unsafe to travel on, however more frustrating than the closure is the lack of communication from the Council and the lack of a suitable detour.
For well over two months there has been no timeframe given to the public as to when the footpaths will reopen. The detour suggested by Council is highly unsuitable and unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. Council has multiple times published suggested detours that aren’t possible.
We are calling on Council to close a lane of the bridge to vehicles and turn it into a safe lane for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters, as was done on Coronation Drive in 2022. Join us to share the message.
We’ll meet at 8.00am on the eastern end of the new Kangaroo Point Bridge (Scott Street). After a safety briefing we’ll proceed onto the roadway once traffic has been stopped, using all six lanes. We’ll have a short gathering in the middle of the bridge then proceed to exit to Ivory Lane on the northern end of the bridge.
This is a peaceful protest. Invite a friend, bring your bike, scooter, pram or wheelchair.
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Masters Of War Singout at Boeing
2pm at 123 Albert St, Brisbane City
Boeing Brisbane has 1500 workers – tied to the genocide, exporting to Israel. The corporation enforces the starvation. Bring an extraordinary rendition.
Various musicians will perform versions of Bob Dylan’s Masters Of War directly to Boeing workers.
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Friday May 30 – Sunday June 1
ACTIVISM FOR PALESTINE CONFERENCE 2025
At Elements Collective, 17 McLachlan St Fortitude Valley
Justice for Palestine Magan-djin and BDS Youth Magan-djin invite activists from across the country to join us in Magan-djin (Brisbane) to organise for a free Palestine.
Over the past 18 months, communities across this country have taken all forms of action mobilising to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza and to dismantle its decades long apartheid and settler-colonial regime against all Palestinians. This conference will be an opportunity for all communities to come together to reflect on this critical work, and create collective strategies for ongoing, meaningful action on this continent in solidarity with the struggle for Palestinian liberation.
Secure your tickets quickly, space will be limited and we expect tickets to sell fast.\
SCHEDULE
Friday 30th May, 7pm – late: All-in keynote & grounding session. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 31st May, 9am – 5pm: Why we fight for Palestine & How we can contribute to Palestinian liberation through Panels & Workshops. Lunch, snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 31st May, 6pm – late: Cultural Evening with musical guests Fred Leone, Phil Monsour, Pig City Sensored, Sophie Nishizawa and more. Dinner and refreshments will be provided, and cash bar available.
Sunday 1st June, 9am – 3pm: What actions we can take – creating national strategies through Panels & Workshops. Lunch, snacks and refreshments will be provided.
TICKETS
The “Whole Weekend” ticket covers all days and events and includes catering costs. Waged tickets are $150 and unwaged $100. Tickets to the Friday night session only are available for $30 waged and $15 unwaged for those only able to make the Friday evening. Tickets to the Cultural Evening are also available to purchase separately for $30 waged and $15 unwaged.
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Saturday May 31
Pedal Party: Winter Rodeo!
2-5pm at Brisbane Showgrounds [Facebook event]
This will be a mass family friendly bike ride with pumping solar powered DJ tunes and plenty of rodeo themed activities to keep us entertained along the way. Bring your flanno and cowboy hats!
We’ll be meeting at the Brisbane Showgrounds drop off point at 600 Gregory Tce – and finishing up at Victoria Park, Kelvin Grove route details and more info soon!
It will be suitable for riders of all abilities. We have folks in roles to keep you safe on the roads, but it is recommended for ages 12 and up as we’ll be riding on roads.
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Stand With Palestine Concert – Fundraiser – Dinner
6-10pm at Elements Collective, 17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley
Tickets $15-30 on Humanitix. Facebook event link.
Featuring: Phil Monsour, Pig City Sensored, Sophie Nishizawa and more.
Phil Monsour will be launching his new album Last Sky on the night.
Dinner will be provided as part of the Activism for Palestine Conference Cultural Event. Dinner from 6.00pm. Music from 7.00pm
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Sunday June 1
First Nations Candlelight Vigil
Event by Reconciliation Australia
5-6pm at King George Square
Stand together with First Nations People as we mark National Reconciliation Week with engaging speakers and a reflective Vigil. This event is open to all First Nations Peoples, Allies, and Supporters. Bring your own candle!
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Tuesday June 3
Grassroots Action Network
5:30pm at House Conspiracy, 42 Mollison St South Brisbane
The Grassroots Action Network is a weekly gathering of local people and groups committed to organising against the destruction and systemic exploitation of the planet and its peoples.
Join us Tuesdays from 5:30pm onwards for a free feed and to start building towards our collective liberation.
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Wednesday June 4
Protest against Boeing
Meet 12 noon at 123 Albert St (cnr Charlotte st), Brisbane City
Boeing makes a killing manufacturing and selling weapons to countries such as Israel, and our government is supporting them to do it.
Join the weekly protests outside the Boeing offices in the city and let them know you will not be complicit in their war crimes.
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Saturday June 7
Trivia for Gaza
Event by Murray’s Trivia for Good
6pm at The Junction Hotel, Annerley Rd, Annerley [Facebook event]
Join us for an evening of fun to raise funds to help Oxfam’s work to help those suffering in Gaza. Everyone welcome. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Questions start at 6:15. Drinks and food available at the bar.
Tickets $15-20. Available at https://events.humanitix.com/trivia-for-gaza-8wnahtla
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Sunday June 8
IRL letter writing alongside people in prison
12–2pm at The Edge (a riverfront building between the State Library of Queensland and the bus station), River Lounge, meeting table 3
IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly meet-ups where we write to friends inside. These sessions are for new and regular writers, anyone who has been in prison, or friends or family of people inside. Come along for snacks and a chat while we write together.
For first-time writers, at the start of the session we will explore why we write, as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. You will have the chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and collectively reflect on them.
RSVP: letterwritingmagandjin@proton.me Please check out our Instagram or website for more information about events happening in Naarm, on Gadigal & Wangal lands and online.
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Upcoming events for your diary…
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 June
People Against Poverty Summit
At Griffith QCA, Southbank [Facebook event]
A 2 day summit bringing together people, movements and communities to learn skills, share ideas, build relationships, form networks of solidarity, and imagine an alternative to the poverty crisis.
The summit will consist of a one and a half day conference, half day network building and strategy event, grassroots market for community groups and artists to share their work, and a street kitchen social dinner at Musgrave Park.
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Saturday July 5
Paperbark Zine Fair
12-5pm at Jagera Hall, South Brisbane [Facebook event]
The Paperbark Zine Fair is back for 2025! It’s a celebration of self-publishing, creative community, paper and ink. On July 5, zine makers from Brisbane and around the country will gather at Jagera Hall to show off their paper creations. Come along and check them out!
Not sure what we’re talking about? A zine (pronounced “zeen”) is a self-published magazine – usually made and distributed cheaply and done for love not for fame or profit.
Written on Jagera and Turrbal land
