“We are going back to Palestine” – marchers cross into Palestine from the Golan Heights

Editor's Note: Over night (15 May 2011) there have been dramatic reports of an uprising by Palestinians from within and from the borders of Palestine. One of the most dramatic was the Palestinian march from Syria breaking through the Golan Heights fence into Palestine (shown below). Equally dramatic were marches from Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. … Continue reading “We are going back to Palestine” – marchers cross into Palestine from the Golan Heights

A Report from the streets of Dublin Pre- QE2/U.S. Prez B.O Visits

*** by Ciaron O'Reilly As the U.S. Grand Jury on WikiLeaks/ Julian Assange breaks cover and the Guardian newspaper settles into its dual role of the "Pravda of the Brit liberal left" and attack dog of the U.S. Feds....the Irish prepare for a change of shift of their imperial masters. Within a few short days, … Continue reading A Report from the streets of Dublin Pre- QE2/U.S. Prez B.O Visits

Rally for Palestine – remembering al-Nakba

63 years after Al Nakba Khalil Hamdan returns home to Palestine Interview with Khalil Hamdan on the Paradigm Shift on 4Zzz. Interviewers are Eliza and Ian. Khalil is one of the 1948 refugees from Al Jammasin in Palestine. His family were driven from their village by the Israeli militia – the Hagannah & Stern gangs. … Continue reading Rally for Palestine – remembering al-Nakba

The Left on Labour Day 2011

Labour Day, Brisbane, 2011 Socialist groups missed an opportunity this Labour Day. There has been a shift inside the Labour movement and the Left has not recognised it fully nor have they responded to it. Observe the Labour Day march in Brisbane this year. For the first time not a single Labor party politician up … Continue reading The Left on Labour Day 2011

‘Reorganising Cuba’

Time 10 May · 18:30 - 20:30 Location Level 2 Queensland Council of Unions 16 Peel Street South Brisbane, Australia Created by: Australia—Cuba Friendship Society (Brisbane), Hamish Chitts More info Cuba is embarking upon a massive reorganisation of its economy, following the Sixth Congress of the Communist Party, held earlier this month, with a drive … Continue reading ‘Reorganising Cuba’

Foco Nuevo

We aim to provide an eclectic mix of musical styles while continuing the folk tradition of highlighting lyrics which reflect the breadth of contemporary life.