AUSTRALIA CUBA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY MEETING REMINDER

TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 2015
level 2, QCU Building, 16 Peel St, South Brisbane
6.30 pm

AGENDA
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As confusion continues about how Fazal died on Christmas Island, there is no confusion about the fact that he was so mentally ill that he tried to end his pain in BITA.… Go to Article

'When they got rid of brother Martin Luther King they 
had absolutely no reason to do so … he was the one 
man in our race who was trying to teach our people 
to have love, compassion and mercy for what white 
people had done.

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Foco Nuevo in November
Friday, 6th November, 2015
8.00 pm
Kurilpa Hall

174 Boundary Street, West End (map)Come along to another night of great music!… Go to Article

The Greens’ candidate for Brisbane Lord Mayor, Ben Pennings, today called on Brisbane to follow the lead of Redland City Council on political donations.

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“We Are Many” is the title of a documentary film by Amir Amirani.

Its title is taken from the famous poem by P.B.… Go to Article

A long day in court today for Dave Sprigg who was charged for throwing his shoes at Immigration minister Peter Dutton, in disgust at Australian treatment of Asylum seekers.… Go to Article

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The next meeting of the 17 Group will take place onWednesday the 4th of November in unit 6 at 20 Drury St, West End.… Go to Article

It is interesting to read in the Sunday Mail article
(below) the same old defence being put up by 
Public Trustee client services executive director 
Tony Steinmetz for failing to carry out its fiduciary 
responsibilites.

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Foco Nuevo in November
Friday, 6th November, 2015
8.00 pm
Kurilpa Hall
174 Boundary Street, West End (map)Come along to another night of great music!… Go to Article

Dan O’Neill on Michael’s Book

Michael, we really have to talk … by Michael O’Neill will be launched at the West End Library on Saturday morning, 31st October 2015

Time: 10:30 am for 11 am start

Place: Upstairs at West End Library 178-180 Boundary St West End

Price: The book will be sold at the launch for $20 (RRP $25).… Go to Article

News and information

Dear supporters of the Palestinian People

The Boycott National Committee in Palestine has called on people around the world to stand in Solidarity with the Palestinian popular resistance and to Boycott Israel now!… Go to Article

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BRISBANE, 30 OCTOBER 2015. Brisbane residents have staged a protest at Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s office to condemn the assault of women in offshore detention and demand an end to the government’s violent policy of deterrence.… Go to Article

Keystones of Australia’s identity are “fair go” and “mateship” but Australian governments consistently shout foul when the non-violent, non-racist Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign supports fair play for Palestine.

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Interesting UPDATE FROM PNG COURT on legality of Manus Camp
#‎Manus‬ Update from Ben Lomai on the court hearing on Thursday 30 October 2015.… Go to Article

New evidence gathered by Amnesty International suggests that Australia’s maritime border control operations now resemble a lawless venture with evidence of criminal activity, pay-offs to boat crews and abusive treatment of women, men and children seeking asylum.… Go to Article

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In November, join kuril dhagun for the final thought-provoking conversation on sustainability and traditional Indigenous cultural practices at our A night by the fire forum.… Go to Article

Nov. 4th. 8 am Court Solidarity: Peter Dutton opens Refugee Welcome Festival, the death of satire!

*Wednesday Nov 4th 8-9am outside Brisbane Magistrates Court corner of George & Turbot St.… Go to Article

October 2015 BETTER.pdf

Friday, October 30
at 6:30pm
Reload Espresso Bar 9, Chrome Street, Salisbury

An intimate night of easy-listening storytelling and poetry performance complemented by mouth-watering food, beverages and conversation.… Go to Article

It seems that you can't get into 
power in the US without supporting Israel
Now it is that way here as well
    -- Ian Curr, WBT

Wyatt Roy headed to start-up nation Israel
Tel Aviv is calling for Wyatt Roy, who will return to Israel this week to scour the hi-tech powerhouse for inspiration for the government’s innovation agenda.… Go to Article

Dozens of Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAGs) from Qld and NSW will gather in Brisbane on Wednesday to support George Bender’s family in its battle against unconventional mining.… Go to Article