GLW Calendar, 2010-11

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 8:30am - Wed 3 Nov, 12:30pm

For two and a half years, Ark Tribe and his family have struggled under the threat of imprisonment. Ark is facing six months in jail, charged with not attending an interview with the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). On Wednesday 3 November 2010 at 9:30 am, the magistrate will deliver his verdict at Adelaide Magistrates Court. 8:00 - 12:00, Victoria Square, Adelaide This is it, we are at the final straw, after more than a year of fighting. There will finally be a decision. We finally find out if Ark is found guilty or not. One thing is for sure: that we will stand with Ark no matter what. So join me, Ark and the rest of the union movement to show our full support for Ark. While the outcome of the case is in doubt one thing is for sure "if Ark goes in the buliders of Australia will go out"

Date: Fri 5 Nov, 1:11am

Equal Love meetings are every Monday at 5:30pm. Activist Centre, Rm 205, Lvl 2, 95 Currie St, city Jason Virgo 0468 839 086 jwvirgo@gmail.com or James Vigus 0412 906 978 jamesvigus@gmail.com

Website: http://www.equallove.info/

Date: Thu 11 Nov, 6:30pm

Tribute to John Macumba evening next Thursday, November 11. There will also be tributes read from some of the people who worked and created with John. John Macumba was laid to rest on his home Country on Thursday 21st October at Granite Downs. The tribute evening will assist in raising funds for the Macumba family to cover the costs. All money raised will go to the family. TIME: 6 for 6.30 pm to 9pm Thursday, November 11 PLACE: The Paul Hughes Room Y2-58, Second floor, Yungondi Building, City West campus, North Terrace Adelaide.

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 6:00pm

Equal Love at Adelaide Pride march 13 November · 17:30 - 22:30 Location Victoria Square, Adelaide, Australia Hey everyone, it's that time of the year again, PRIDE. What better way to spend your Pride marching time than with us at Equal Love? Like in other cities across Australia, EL wants a big contingent to march and chant with us. It's easy, just look for the big EL banner and come and say hi. Lets rock this city this Pride, and make some noise and help build the EL rally on Nov 27

Email: saqueerlobby@gmail.com

Date: Wed 17 Nov, 6:30pm

CLEAN meetings - 17 November, upstairs at Duke of Brunswick, 207 Gilbert St, Adelaide. 6pm

Website: www.cleansa.org.au

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 12:30pm

Socialist Ideas Conference - **towards sustainability and socialism** Panels of speakers, discussion and workshops ***stay tuned for confirmation of a range of exciting guest speakers*** Sat Nov 20th, 12 - 6pm, South West Community Centre 171 Sturt St, Adelaide presented by Socialist Alliance, all welcome for more info please contact 8231 6982, 0403 679 742 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0403 679 742      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 0437 714 786 or email adelaide@socialist-alliance.org www.socialist-alliance.org or www.socialistallianceadelaide.blogspot.com

Phone: 8231 6982, 0403 679 742 or 0437 714 786

Email: adelaide@socialist-alliance.org

Website: www.socialist-alliance.org

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 9:00am

Justice For Ark: The Final Round Wed 24 Nov, 8:30am - 12:30pm Victoria Square For two and a half years, Ark Tribe and his family have struggled under the threat of imprisonment. Ark is facing six months in jail, charged with not attending an interview with the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). On Wednesday 3 November 2010 at 9:30 am, the magistrate will deliver his verdict at Adelaide Magistrates Court. 8:00 - 12:00, Victoria Square, Adelaide This is it, we are at the final straw, after more than a year of fighting. There will finally be a decision. We finally find out if Ark is found guilty or not. One thing is for sure: that we will stand with Ark no matter what. So join me, Ark and the rest of the union movement to show our full support for Ark. While the outcome of the case is in doubt one thing is for sure "if Ark goes in the buliders of Australia will go out"

Website: http://www.rightsonsite.org.au/

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 12:30pm

Save Forestry SA, Save South East Jobs Wednesday 24th November, 12 noon Rally – Parliament House Rally against the budget cuts to Forestry SA. Join thousands who will drive from Mount Gambier to protest a budget decision which will see 100’s of jobs go in their region.

Date: Thu 25 Nov, 1:45pm

Join the Australian Education Union when they protest about cuts to re-entry schools and working conditions for educators. Thursday 25th November Rally outside Michael O’Brien’s office 1.15 pm, 50 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 9:00am

Come to a big rally outside the ALP Convention where unions and ALP members will be moving motions which condemn the cuts to services and conditions and the attack on injured workers. Hold the Rann Foley Government to account. Tell your friends. Bring your family. Breakfast, coffee, children’s activities and entertainment all provided. Saturday 27th November, 8.30 am Festival Centre, King William St, Adelaide Organised by the PSA

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 11:30am - Sat 27 Nov, 3:30pm

We WELCOME refugees in the Adelaide Hills and ALWAYS have. 27 November · 11:00 - 15:00 Central Mount Barker Park ~ Between Lake and Farmers Market Last Saturday in NOVEMBER for the Combined Refugee Support Group's BYO Picnic to show support; If you like, you can wear or bring something purple. ...Purple is a colour often used regarding social justice issues and has become a symbol for the Inverbrackie Refugee Support Group. It's not a a march or a rally. It's a family day for people who wish to show PEACEFUL SUPPORT to the refugees by enjoying a picnic in a beautiful place. A place where there are many people who understand the need to welcome those people who have left their homes, their relatives and their lives behind in fear of persecution. It will not cost thousands in government/taxpayers money to run. The picnic will be BYO, free to all, nil cost to taxpayers and not for profit to the organisers. Politicians who SUPPORT refugees are welcome to speak, but this is not a debate or an opportunity to win votes. ALL WELCOME - it's free!

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 1:30pm - Sat 27 Nov, 6:00pm

National Day of Action for Same-Sex Marriage 27 November · 13:00 - 17:30 Location Parliament House, North Terrace Show your opposition to homophobia. Contact Jason Virgo 0468 839 086 jwvirgo@gmail.com or James Vigus 0412 906 978 jamesvigus@gmail.com

Phone: 0468 839 086

Email: jamesvigus@gmail.com

Website: http://www.equallove.info/

Date: Sun 7 Nov, 1:45pm

Join GLW supporters at a screening of Made in Dagenham. Women workers in 1960s England take on sexism, Ford and the government. Sun Nov 7, 12.45 for 1pm, Cairns City Cinemas, Grafton St. Tickets $16/$13 conc from the Green Left table in the foyer. For more information or bookings, phone Jonathan 0432 384 505.

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 2:00pm

Rally for Marriage Equality. Protest for equal rights for queers. Sat Nov 23, 1pm, City Place. Ph Nick 0406 549 250.

Date: Tue 2 Nov, 6:00pm - Tue 2 Nov, 8:00pm

The government announced that it would be releasing most children from the detention facilities where they are now held to ‘community detention’ by June 2011. Is this a real step forward? Come and discuss the issues with the Refugee Action Committee. Moran G009, ANU

Phone: 0401 960 467

Website: www.refugeeaction.org

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 1:00pm - Sat 6 Nov, 3:00pm

Come and protest in Garema Place so that queers can get married.

Phone: 0412 109 160

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 12:15pm - Fri 12 Nov, 1:30pm

Hosted by Caroline Le Couteur of the ACT Greens. Recycling organic and green waste (such as kitchen scraps and garden waste) will help address climate change, reduce waste to landfill, reduce waste costs, and improve agricultural soils. So why is the ACT Government still letting all of Canberra’s organic ‘waste’ go into our landfills, where a critical resource is wasted and where it breaks down into damaging greenhouse gases? The ACT Greens have been calling for the recycling of organics. This public forum will explore why we need an organics recycling program as well as how this kind of system should work, touching on the different kinds of technologies and their merits. Two speakers with expertise in waste and soils issues will be discussing these issues. Reception room, Legislative Assembly (front entrance), London Circuit, Civic. Light refreshments provided.

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 10:00am - Sat 13 Nov, 5:00pm

Arawang’s Great Green Fete will feature sustainability stallholders from the local region, as well as a real commitment to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’. Browse the stalls selling second hand books, clothes, toys and homewares, and choose from handmade craft, homemade cakes and home grown plants. We will also have ‘green thinking’ workshops from Canberra Sustainable Homes and Gardens and Pedal Power, among others, as well as music performances, sport, games and a magic show. Where: Nemarang Crescent, Waramanga

Date: Thu 18 Nov, 6:00pm - Thu 18 Nov, 8:30pm

Come and have a chat with us about the labour theory of value, the origins of women's oppression, strategies and tactics in the protest movements, or whatever floats your boat, in a friendly relaxed environment. Presented by the Socialist Alliance. King O'Malley's, civic. Look out for the red tablecloth.

Website: www.socialist-alliance.org

Date: Fri 19 Nov, 5:30pm - Fri 19 Nov, 7:00pm

Trans* Day of Remembrance is an annual, international event which acknowledges the large number of people who are murdered every year around the world because of their gender identity and/or expression. This year we're going to try to balance the sombreness of the event - with a concerted focus on also celebrating all the amazingly fabulous gender diverse people who are ALIVE! The God's Cafe, ANU.

Phone: 0419 471 756

Website: A Gender Agenda

Date: Fri 19 Nov, 6:00pm - Fri 19 Nov, 8:00pm

Public forum featuring Chris Graham. Organised by the Working Group for Aboriginal Rights. Manning Clarke Centre Theatre 2, ANU.

Website: http://wgar.wordpress.com/

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 1:00pm - Sat 20 Nov, 2:00pm

Come celebrate a great year in queer activism. Barbecue in Glebe Park featuring food, politics, face painting, speeches and entertainment.

Phone: 0412 109 160

Website: www.equallove.info/act

Date: Tue 23 Nov, 5:00pm - Tue 23 Nov, 7:00pm

Launch of a new book by Rick Kuhn and Tom Bramble. Refreshments will be provided. ANU Co-op bookshop. RSVP by 5pm Friday 19th November at anu@coop-bookshop.com.au

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 12:30pm - Wed 24 Nov, 4:00pm

Convergence on Canberra to save the lives of Iranian refugees in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. Stop hanging, stoning and cruel punishment in Iran. Demonstration to begin outside Parliament House at 12:30pm, to arrive at the Iraqi embassy at 2:30pm. Organised by the Association to Defend Freedom and Human Rights in Iran-Australia.

Email: Freedomdefend2000@yahoo.com.au

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 1:00pm - Sat 27 Nov, 4:00pm

Glebe Park.

Phone: 0412 109 160

Email: canberra@socialist-alliance.org

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 7:00pm

A Premiere film showing of a political road movie that sees Oliver Stone traverse from the Caribbean down the spine of the Andes, to examine the countries that are challenging US dominance and building an alternative to capitalism. 225 Murray Street Hobart. $12/$8 conc. Cheap meal available from 6.30pm

Phone: 03 6234 6397

Email: hobart@socialist-alliance.org

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 12:00am - Sun 14 Nov, 12:00am

From the writings of Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman & Katharine Viner My Name is Rachel Corrie is the powerful story of one person’s passionate journey in the global struggle for sense and justice. Performed to acclaim throughout the world this production was the hit of the 2010 Adelaide Fringe Festival and stars 2009 Adelaide Fringe Award Winner (Best Theatre Performer) Hannah Norris as 23 year-old Rachel Corrie, a college student and human rights activist from Olympia, Washington who was crushed to death on 16 March 2003 by a bulldozer in the Gaza strip, as she protested against the destruction of Palestinian homes. Produced and Directed by Daniel Clarke Performed by Hannah Norris Wed 3 to Sun 14 November 10 season: Preview: Wed 3 November Opens 4 November hours:Tue - Sat 8:15pm Sun 5.15pm admission:Full $30,Conc $25,Preview $20

Phone: (08) 9662 9966

Email: mary@tspublicity.com.au

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 12:00pm

Protest action against the continued killings, disappearances and displacement of Sri Lankan Tamils by the Government of Sri Lanka and its continued attacks on civil liberties, journalists and denial of media freedom. Organised by Australians for Tamil Rights. Endorsed by Socialist Alliance and others.

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 5:30pm - Wed 3 Nov, 6:30pm

For the last nine months Yarra Climate Action Now has ben "rebranding" Richmond Labour MP Richard Wynne every single week in protest at the Brumby government's pro-coal policies. Join the 40th rebranding in a row! 112 Smith Street, Collingwood. Comedy and live music and a birthday cake.

Phone: 0421 011 182

Email: info@ycan.org.au

Website: Yarra Climate Action Now

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 8:00pm - Sun 14 Nov, 7:00pm

Location fortyfivedownstairs 45 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Australia 3 to 14 November (no shows on Mondays) 8:15pm shows and 5:15pm on Sunday Tickets $30/25 and preview is $20.00 Melbourne Premiere of My Name is Rachel Corrie. Taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner. ...Tickets - fortyfivedownstairs.com / 03 9662 9966 The powerful story of one person's passionate journey in the global struggle for sense and justice. "Norris keeps the audience spellbound...Superbly cast...Close to technical perfection...Astute direction.........Brilliant set...***** The Advertiser "Dramatically startling...admirably directed..Hannah Norris gives a splendid account of an idealistic young woman" -The Australian "This solo show is a heartfelt passionate plea for understanding and humanity..an engaging performance by an actor with a big future" - The Sunday Mail Winner - 2009/10 Adelaide Theatre Guide Curtain Call Awards Best Female Performance (Professional) My Name is Rachel Corrie is the powerful story of one person's passionate journey in the global struggle for sense and justice. Performed to acclaim throughout the world this production was the hit of the 2010 Adelaide Fringe Festival and stars 2009 Adelaide Fringe Award Winner (Best Theatre Performance) Hannah Norris as 23 year old Rachel Corrie; a college student and human rights activist from Olympia, Washing to who was crushed to death on 16 March 2003 by a bulldozer in the Gaza strip, as she protested against the destruction of Palestinian homes. A gifted writer, Rachel left behind a series of diaries and emails from an early age which were crafted into a 90 minute solo play by award winning British actor Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner, Deputy Editor of The Guardian. Performed by Hannah Norris Produced and Directed by Daniel Clarke Designed by Cassandra Backler Lighting and Sound Design by Ben Flett Video design by Annemarie Kohn

Phone: 9662 9966

Website: Forty five Downstairs

Date: Fri 5 Nov, 6:15pm

For three decades Vandana Shiva has been promoting an ecological path of harmony, sustainability and diversity as a means to survival and liberation. For one night in Melbourne, join Vandana Shiva to celebrate the 20th anniversary re-release of her classic book, Staying Alive, and her winning of the 2010 Sydney Peace Prize. Entry free, bookings recommended. Make a booking at http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=5375. 6.15-7.15pm. Baptist Church, 174 Collins St, City

Phone: 9639 8622

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 1:00pm

Join us to put the heat on our politicians this state election to Replace ALL of Hazelwood- Australia's dirtiest power station. We need you to help us move Victoria to a renewable energy powered future!

Website: Replace Hazelwood

Date: Sun 7 Nov, 2:00am

Rally and march to oppose the Gillard government's treatment of asylum seekers and to demand an end to the mandatory detention of refugees. Organised by the Refugee Advocacy Network, a broad coalition of organisations and individuals committed to speaking up for refugees.

Date: Sun 7 Nov, 11:00am

An event to honour the memory of Allan Whittaker (with retired judge Frank Vincent and ACTU secretary Ged Kearney) will be held at 11am, near the spot where he was shot at Beacon Cove, halfway between Princes and Station Pier. Allan Whittaker was shot by police during the 1928 waterfront strike, and died of his wound three months later.

Phone: 9329 5477

Date: Mon 8 Nov, 12:00am

For Local State Election Candidates Northcote Town Hall Email your questions to DarebinCAN@gmail.com

Website: www.dareincan.wordpress.com

Date: Mon 8 Nov, 6:30pm - Mon 8 Nov, 8:30pm

Two climate justice activists from Friends of the Earth Indonesia are joined by Muliadi from Central Kalimantan to discuss Australia's plans for forest offsets in Indonesia. It is not well known that both major parties in Australia rely on using offsets across the whole economy to deal with climate change. The Australian government's "carbon sink" project in Central Kalimantan has affected the peatlands of the area and the livelihoods of local communities. Room G08, Law Building, University of Melbourne, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton.

Website: Friends of the Earth

Date: Mon 8 Nov, 6:30pm

Location New International Bookshop - Trades Hall cnr Lygon and Victoria Streets Join Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective for a rare screening of the documentary film ‘How The West Was Lost’. In the 1940s in the north-west of Australia, a secret congress was organized by Pilbara Elders Dooley Bin Bin and Clancy McKenna, alongside white unionist and communist Don McLeod. It was an unprecedented gathering, with over a dozen interpreters present to deal with the 23 languages of the many Aboriginal groups pres...ent. This congress decided to organize a strike in the Pilbara region to demand better wages and conditions, and to draw attention to the treatment generally of Aboriginal people in Western Australia. On 1 May 1946, Aboriginal workers walked off the sheep stations, marking the beginning of a carefully organized strike that was to last three years. It is considered one of the most significant (and least known) political actions in Australian history, and went on to inspire the Land Rights movement of the 1960s. Following the screening, we will have discussion about the relationship between unions, workers struggle and Aboriginal rights today. We will also discuss the work that MAIC is doing, and how people can support us.

Email: melbourneaic@gmail.com

Website: Melbourne Anti Intervention Collective

Date: Tue 9 Nov, 3:30pm

On the giant screen live link-up footage from Manokwari, West Papupa, at the culmination of a week-long fast for independence. On this day a conference on West Papua begins in the US to discuss self-determination. Federation Square, City.

Phone: 9639 8622

Date: Thu 11 Nov, 6:30pm - Thu 11 Nov, 8:00pm

State election candidates Trent Hawkins (Socialist Alliance), Cyndi Dawes (Greens), Jane Garrett ( Labour) will speak at the public forum to discuss the issue of planning in Brunswick. Should there be height limits ? Does the community have enough say ? Will traffic choke our suburb ? Organised by Local Residents' Network. Clarrie Wohlers Centre, Fleming Park, 51 Albert Street, East Brunswick

Phone: 0421 840 100

Email: albertstreet2020@gmail.com

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 12:00am - Sun 14 Nov, 12:00am

Latin American, Australian & Asia Pacific Solidarity gathering centered on the theme of building bridges and global resistance aganinst multinational corporations. Trades Hall, Cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton.

Phone: Rebecca 0439 503 839, Marisol 0413 597 315

Email: lasnet@latinlasnet.org

Website: Latinamericansolidarity

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 12:00am

4-6pm- steps of Flinders street Station Keynote Speakers :Malalai Joya This month Malalai Joya, a member of the previous Afghan parliament, and an outspoken critic of warlords of all persuasions will be in Melbourne. We are very honoured that she has agreed to speak at our vigil, so we've changed the date to accomodate that. Malalai Joya is a leader and activist for democracy, human and womans rights in Afghanistan. She will adress Melbourne's monthly monthly vigil on Friday November 12. Chris Henris, An Australian Military veteran from Standfsat will also speak, with others to be announced

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 12:01pm - Sun 14 Nov, 6:30pm

Friday-Sunday, November 12-14 [Note changed dates for this event.] Trades Hall, Lygon St, Carlton. Registration: $30/$20/$10 ($35/$25/$15 at the door). To register please contact James 0417 732 698. Organised by Latin American Solidarity Network, Friends of The Earth, AAWL, etc.

Phone: Marisol 9419 8700 ext 27

Email: lasnet@latinlasnet.org

Website: LASNET

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 4:30pm

Demand greatly expanded investment in public housing, legislation to limit rent increases, an end to illegal evictions, an improvement in standards for rooming houses & the prosecution of rogue operators. Office of Housing Minister Richard Wynne, 112 Smith St, Collingwood.

Website: City is Ours

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 10:00am

Celebrated human and women’s rights activist and the youngest woman elected to the Afghan parliament, Malalai Joya is the keynote speaker at the conference, The World In Crisis:business as usual? Lecture Theatre 12 (Building X), Deakin University, Burwood.

Phone: 5227 2113

Email: anne.okeefe@deakin.edu.au

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 12:00pm

Where: Hampshire Rd, opposite the Sunshine Library Organised by Brimbank Transport Action Group and No Freeway for West Footscray

Phone: 9639 8622

Date: Sun 14 Nov, 12:00am

Post Office Hotel Coburg Corner Reynard Street and Sydney Road Coburg Bring the family and listen to some great live music

Website: www.highschoolforcoburg.org

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 4:30pm

Parliament station (Lonsdale St entrance), City.

Phone: 0407 070 841

Date: Thu 18 Nov, 12:00am

6:30pm for 7pm "Saray" Turkish Resturant http:www.sarayresturant.com.au 188 Sydney Rd Coburg Cost:$50 a head including Softdrink. (Venue is LICENSED.Alcohol is not included in cost.) BOOKINGS Essential. Organised by Women's International Solidarity (Aust)

Email: Valli.Mendez@chisolm.edu.au

Date: Thu 18 Nov, 6:30pm

Australian Education Union and Melbourne Anti Intervention Collective present... A public forum The NT Intervention: Why Teachers and Communities are Breaking the Ban on Bilingual Education ... James Hardie Theatre, Architecture Building, The University of Melbourne Speakers: Senior teacher from Bilingual school (to remain anonymous until video link up) Rosa McKenna, Friends of Bilingual Learning Mary McKernich, Australian Education Union Victorian Secondary Councilor Lucy Honan, Melbourne Anti Intervention Collective. Bans on teaching in Aboriginal language for the first four hours of the school day were introduced in 2008 following the roll out of the Northern Territory Intervention in 2007. Under the guise of “closing the gap” on Aboriginal disadvantage the Racial Discrimination Act was suspended, Aboriginal community land has been seized and community organisations, jobs and access to welfare payments have been dismantled. The attempt to decimate bilingual programs was a territory government decision, but mimics perfectly the punitive logic of the federal intervention. Communities and Aboriginal culture are being attacked for the problems caused by all governments' chronic failure to support programs of self determination for Aboriginal people. These schools are the first casualties of NAPLAN- NAPLAN data from 2008 was used to justify the bans, but as Senator Trish Crossin and Dr Brian Devlin and have shown, the literacy and numeracy data was deliberately misconstrued to suggest bilingual schools were under performing. In fact, there is overwhelming international evidence that bilingual learning is educationally sound, and the closure of the programs is a human rights violation. So what is behind the bilingual bans, why are Aboriginal communities resisting the ban and what we can do?

Phone: 0422 802 984

Email: melbourneaic@gmail.com

Website: Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective

Date: Fri 19 Nov, 12:00am

A.S.P.I.R.E (Australian Society for the Palestinian Refugees Emergency In 2009, 16 families 'stranded for years on the Syrian-Iraqi' were resettled in Australia thanks to the wonderful work of ASPIRE volunteers and Amnesty International Australia. 11 of the families are now living in Pert and 5 living in Melbourne ASPIRE 2010-Please join us in welcoming the families Enjoy the music of Jafra (ASPIRE band) & more. Hear-stories of the journey to a new life in Australia Taste yummy Palestinean food cooked by the 5 Melbourne Families. Yasuko Hiraoka room, Level 1-Asia Centre-University of Melbourne Help us help more people find a decent life RSVP: Yousef 0449 026 499 or Sivian 0406 082 093

Email: our.dome@gmail.com

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 12:00am

This is a special Melbourne event in the on-going campaign against the Western Australian government’s compulsory acquisition of traditional lands on the Kimberley coast, near Broome W.A. ‘Apart from the obvious environmental impact of this proposed industrialisation, which has been well documented, the significant issue of the preservation of our aboriginal cultural and spiritual heritage, has not been given due consideration. The Law and Song Cycles of Walmadan are not ancient history, but present-day fact. This Law has been kept alive through my grandfather Paddy Roe and now through me. If this threatened development goes ahead, our country is gone forever. Our country holds our Heritage, including our burial sites, and most importantly the Song Cycle that runs through this country from the north of the Dampier Peninsula, south to Bidyadanga, the area below Roebuck Bay. Your voice can draw attention to this great plight and help protect our ancient and sacred Song Cycles – Bugarigaara (Dreamtime). Thank you.’ Joseph Roe Law Keeper and Custodian Northern Tradition, Goolarabooloo People. Saturday the 20th of November 2010, (1pm – 10pm). Venue: ‘J-Studios’ Artists’ Community 100 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy, (between St. Georges Rd & Nicholson St.) Admission: $15 waged, $12 concession, $5 kids, entry on the day.

Website: http://songsforthekimberley.blogspot.com

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 1:00pm

Rally to repeal the homophobic laws that say that marriage is an insitution between a man and a woman; support equal marriage rights; end discrimination against LGBTI people. 1pm. State Library, cnr Latrobe & Swanston Sts, City

Phone: 9639 8622

Website: Equal Love

Date: Sun 21 Nov, 12:00am

Wheeler Centre 176 Little Lonsdale st Conversation with Malalai Joya: Jackie Mansourian will engage Malalai Joya in conversation: her politics, life and support for Afghan women

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 12:30pm

Aboriginal elder Mr Ward died in the back of a prison transport van in WA in January 2008; he had no airconditioning or water in stifling heat. Assemble 12.30pm at state parliament, Spring St, City for a march to the offices of Bob Cameron, minister for emergency services & corrections (Level 26, 121 Exhibition St, City). Organised by Indigenous Social Justice Association

Phone: Cheryl 0401 806 331

Date: Tue 30 Nov, 6:00pm

Join Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective as they hold a "counter book launch" outside Readings Bookstore in Carlton. Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin will be promoting Russell Skelton's book King Brown Country. MAIC will be launching its new publication and distributing information Macklin does not want you to see. 6pm. Readings Bookstore, 309 Lygon St, Carlton.

Date: Tue 30 Nov, 6:30pm

Anna Krien talks about her new book on the logging debate in Tasmania. She meets the key protagonists at the top and the grassroots, documents the social and environmental impact and ends up questioning the entire economic basis of the forestry industry. 6.30pm. New International Bookshop, Trades Hall, Carlton. $5/$2

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 5:33pm

all welcome to a planning meeting of RANN at the Hamilton Station Hotel (Beaumont St Hamilton near the railway) in the back room... discuss actions underway and future ones

Phone: 0406296141

Email: niko@idl.com.au

Website: Refugee Action Network Newcastle

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 6:30pm - Wed 3 Nov, 8:45pm

Wednesday, November 3, 6.30 pm: Climate Action Newcastle (CAN) meeting. At Hamilton Public School, Cnr Tudor & Steel Sts, Hamilton, opp. Gregson Park. Meets on First Wednesday of every month. Enquiries: 8588 1260 or email: can@climateaction.org.au

Phone: 8588 1260

Email: can@climateaction.org.au

Date: Fri 5 Nov, 9:00am - Sat 27 Nov, 12:00pm

Badges, t-shirts, Socialist Alliance leaflets and information. Outside Hamilton Post Office, corner Lindsday and Beaumont Streets every Saturday 9 to noon.

Phone: 49265328

Date: Fri 5 Nov, 5:30pm - Fri 5 Nov, 7:00pm

Friday, November 5, 5.30 pm: Public Lecture by Dr Richard Denniss on 'Why the economics of climate change is so easy and the politics so hard'. At The Conservatorium of Music, Auckland St, Newcastle. Join Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, as he outlines why the economic arguments for introducing a carbon price are so compelling, yet to date our political leaders have failed to do so. Organised by the University of Newcastle. Limited seating, RSVP essential, by Monday 1st November to: Sue.Church@newcastle.edu.au or ph 4921 5686

Phone: 4921 5686

Email: Sue.Church@newcastle.edu.au

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 2:00pm - Sat 6 Nov, 5:00pm

Hunter East Timor Sisters sale of Timorese woven products (tais) for you to buy for your Christmas presents. 35 Denney Street, Broadmeadow. $5 entry gives you afternoon tea. All profits go to projects and scholarships for women and girls in Timor-Leste RSVP 0409 566 281 or 4952 9465 Buy Timorese coffee from Bills' Place Cafe & Fair Trade shop, Hamilton Uniting Church Tuesday to Friday 10am-3pm

Phone: 0409 566 281 or 4952 9465

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 7:00pm - Sat 6 Nov, 10:00pm

PLEASE BOOK FOR THE GREENS TRIVIA NIGHT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (Individually, or for tables of eight) NEXT SATURDAY, 6th NOV, 7.00 for 7.30 pm sharp At: Mayfield Bowling Club, 2a Ingall, Mayfield Contact: Megan Benson, ph 4997 6522 or: megabens@gmail.com

Phone: 4997 6522

Email: megabens@gmail.com

Date: Tue 9 Nov, 5:30pm - Tue 9 Nov, 7:00pm

Tuesday, November 9, 5.30 pm: Save Our Rail Lower Hunter meeting. At Newcastle Leagues Club, 2nd Floor, National Park Street (opp. Spotlight). Note change of date for this month only - usually meets on First Tuesday of every month. Enquiries: Marilyn, 0411 644 742 or: marilyn.eade@gmail.com

Phone: 0411 644 742

Email: marilyn.eade@gmail.com

Date: Tue 9 Nov, 7:30pm - Tue 9 Nov, 9:51pm

Tuesday, November 9, 7.00 – 8.30 pm: Public Meeting: Dr Norman Abjorensen on 'The State of Democracy in Australia'. At Souths Leagues Club, Llewellyn St, Merewether. Dr Abjorensen teaches politics and governance at Aust. National University and is an internationally influential media commentator on Australian Politics. Entry: $5. Organised by The New Institute. Enquiries: Angie, 0422 401 129 or see: http://www.newinstitute.org.au

Phone: 0422 401 129

Date: Wed 10 Nov, 6:30pm - Wed 10 Nov, 8:30pm

472 Hunter Street. Newcastle

Phone: 4926 5328

Email: newcastle@socialist-alliance.org.au

Website: Newcastle Socialist Alliance

Date: Thu 11 Nov, 7:00pm - Thu 11 Nov, 9:09pm

Thursday, November 11, 7.00 pm: Lake Macquarie Climate Action meeting. At Lake Macquarie City Council Building, Speers Point. Meets on Second Thursday of every month. Enquiries: Richard Edmonds, 0403 954 081.

Date: Fri 12 Nov, 7:30pm - Fri 12 Nov, 9:30pm

Newcastle Leagues Club, 17 National Park Street (opp. Spotlight), 8-10 people per table, $15 per person, Some utterly fabulous prize to the winning team plus other games/silent auction/bonus prizes throughout the evening. Organised by Parks and Playgrounds Movement. RSVP: janes@chpartners.com.au

Phone: 4929 3995

Website: Save our Figs Trivia Night

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 6:30pm - Tue 16 Nov, 8:30pm

Tuesday, November 16, 6.30 pm: Politics in the Pub. At Hamilton Station Hotel, Beaumont St. Topic & Speakers to be advised. Meets on Third Tuesday of every month. Enquiries: Harry Williams, 4967 1889.

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 9:00am - Sat 11 Dec, 12:00pm

Beaumont St, Hamilton outside the Post Office, drop by for a chat and pick up a Green Left Weekly.

Phone: 49265328

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 1:30pm - Sat 20 Nov, 4:00pm

Friendship Room, Panthers Newcastle, Cnr King & Union Streets, Newcastle Guest Speakers DRS RUSDI MARPAUNG, SH, MA Human Rights and Democracy Development in Indonesia MUSA SOMBUK How Democratisation and Decentralisation affects Natural Resources Management in Papua using a Case Study: Freeport Copper and Gold Mine Presented by Australian Association of Social Workers (Hunter Branch) Inquiries: Call Nonie on 0417 049 881 or Lou on 0416 013 823

Phone: 0417 049 881

Date: Fri 26 Nov, 6:30am - Fri 26 Nov, 9:00am

There's a revolution underway in South America but most of the world doesn't know it. Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore their social and political movements. A new film about the revolutions in Latin America! Resistance Centre, 472 Hunter St Newcastle @ 6.30 pm. $10/$5 concession Meal available.

Phone: 0438297552

Email: newcastle@socialist-alliance.org

Date: Fri 26 Nov, 10:00am - Fri 26 Nov, 11:00am

Come along and rally outside to demonstrate against offshore gas and oil exploration and extraction in the marine environment off our coast. The first exploratory drilling will commence in December (NEXT MONTH) - 55 kms off Newcastle and 27 kms off Fingal Bay! Outside Newcastle City Hall, where Asset Energy's Community Consultative Committee is meeting. Bring signs, banners, anything to show how you feel about this proposal!

Phone: Phillipa Parsons: 0414 427 135

Date: Fri 26 Nov, 7:00pm - Fri 26 Nov, 9:51pm

txt msg rec'd - He'll be at Mingara Recreation Club (Central Coast) 7pm for booksigning & :literary dinner" byo shoes :) caption of Peter Gray's photo on ABC quotes him: "I didn't plan to hurt him, I planned to insult him " So, how about baby bootees, posters of shoes, paper chains of shoe cut-outs, a ceremonious aisle of shoes, a chant of shoes: "shoo- Johnny, shoo- shoo-shoo" ... check out the facebook page- search for The-legend-who-threw-shoes-at-John-Howard... remember all the lies -

Phone: 0406296141

Website: the story so far

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 12:00pm - Sat 27 Nov, 1:00pm

Part of National Day of Action for equal marriage rights. Newcastle Town Hall steps, for cheesy cliche wedding photo tour of Newcastle. Wear suits/ gowns. Gender bending encouraged

Date: Tue 30 Nov, 7:15pm - Tue 30 Nov, 9:58pm

Tuesday, November 30, 7.15 – 9.15 pm: Transition Newcastle Open Space Meeting. At Hamilton Baptist Church Hall, Lindsay St. (opp. Gregson Park), Hamilton. Meets on Last Tuesday of every month. For people interested in helping to move Newcastle towards sustainability and resilience. Enquiries: info@transitionnewcastle.org.au and see: www.transitionnewcastle.org.au

Date: Mon 1 Nov, 6:00pm

Speakers Rob Green (retired British navy commander, former operator of British nuclear weapons & prominent anti-nuclear campaigner) & Kate Dewes (a founder of Disarmament and Security Centre in NZ). Includes AGM for Medical Association for Prevention of War. Quaker House, 35 Clifton Crescent, Mount Lawley.

Phone: 9271 6837

Email: glenysanned@gmail.com

Date: Thu 4 Nov, 6:00pm

Megan Sassi Memorial Lecture with guest speaker Graeme Innes (federal race discrimination commissioner). State Library of WA Theatre, Perth Cultural Precinct. Free or gold coin donation. Light supper served before the lecture. Presented by West Australians for Racial Equality.

Phone: Alex on 0403 428 605, Tracy Pollett 0457 512 654

Email: ware@gmail.com

Date: Thu 4 Nov, 6:00pm

Information night with food and community building. City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth (next to Claisebrook station). Hosted by WA Nuclear Free Alliance.

Phone: Della Rae 0438 678 471

Date: Thu 4 Nov, 7:00pm

"Our Generation" is the untold story of a struggle hidden from the eyes of mainstream Australia. Fremantle Environmental Resource Network, cnr High St & Montreal St, Fremantle. Suggested donation: $5-10. All proceeds to Aboriginal Rights Coalition.

Phone: Sanna 0405 208 943

Website: Aboriginal Rights Coalition WA

Date: Fri 5 Nov, 6:30pm

Perth Socialist Alliance meeting with guest speaker Chris Latham (editor, RevitalisingLabour.blgospot.com). Perth Activist Centre 6 for 6:30pm, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station) <b>MORE INFO: </b>French workers have organised 7 national strikes in 7 weeks of 2.7 - 3.5 million each. More than half of the oil refineries are on indefinite strike since October 10 - indefinite strikes continue in other sectors. Student occupations are spreading, as the French people resist being made to pay for capitalism's crisis. Come and discuss the dynamics of this struggle and the lessons for anti-capitalism movements around the globe.

Phone: Ph 9218 9608, 0413 976 638

Email: perth@socialist-alliance.org

Website: Perth Socialist Alliance

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 1:00pm

Rally for marriage equality. Forrest Place, Perth city. Organised by Equal Love WA. We need to keep up this pressure on the government, showing them that discrimination in law is not ok and making it all the harder for them to ignore the 60% of Australians that support same-sex marriage rights (Galaxy poll).

Phone: 0414 846 153

Email: equallovewa@gmail.com

Website: Equal Love WA

Date: Sat 6 Nov, 2:00pm

Planning updates with No New Coal campaign. Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station).

Phone: Phone Kamala 0417 319 662, Ben 0400 878 322.

Email: info@safeclimate.org.au

Website: Safe Climate Perth

Date: Wed 10 Nov, 6:30pm

Including welcome to country by Nyoongar Elder Noel Nannup. Octagon Theatre, University of WA. <b>MORE INFO:</b> Our Generation is a powerfully provocative film that clearly outlines the undeniably devastating effects of the NT intervention, as told by the Yolngu people in the remote far north east Arnhem Land, NT. “The film has developed into a powerful journey into Australia’s indigenous relations, from colonisation until the present day. It looks at Australia’s ongoing policies of paternalism and assimilation, explains the real issues underlying Indigenous disadvantage in this “lucky” country, and upholds the right of First Australians to dignity, culture and empowerment in their own country.” http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/about-2/ Join us on Wednesday 10th of November at the Octagon Theatre, UWA. Doors open at 6.30pm with a Welcome to Country by Nyoongar Elder, Noel Nannup. All proceeds from the night will go towards Our Generation and the ongoing need to carry the film and its voices into mainstream Australia and beyond. Thank you.

Phone: 6488 7800

Email: kelly.rowe@uwa.edu.au

Website: Our Generation

Date: Thu 11 Nov, 6:30pm

Fundraising screening "Made in Dagenham" with proceeds going to Union Aid Abroad APHEDA's Pakistan Relief Fund to assist in rebuilding Pakistan. Cinema Paradiso, Northbridge. Tickets $20 from Unions WA. <b>MORE INFO:</b> The film centres around the story of a group of women who fight for equal pay at a British Factory during the 1980s, it’s got good reviews and tells a great story. But more important is the cause. The plight of those in Pakistan may have slipped off the pages of the newspapers but the situation is as desperate as ever. The flow of aid money into Pakistan has slowed down dramatically in recent weeks however more than 14 million people remain in urgent need of clean water, food and shelter. While the weather warms up in Perth, their situation will become even more difficult as the Northern hemisphere winter approaches.

Phone: 9328 7877, 0417 923 029

Email: Unionsyes@unionswa.com.au

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 12:00pm - Sat 13 Nov, 1:00pm

Rally against indiscriminate use of Tasers by police and against deaths in custody. Wesley Church corner, William St, Perth.

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 2:00pm - Sat 13 Nov, 4:00pm

Speakers: Tim Barling (Sustainable Energy Now), Chris Johansen & Matthew Wright (Beyond Zero Emission). Presentations followed by discussion. Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station). Organised by Safe Climate Perth as part of the "No new coal" campaign. Entry by donation. RSVP encouraged by not essential.

Phone: Phone Kamala 0417 319 662, Ben 0400 878 322.

Email: info@safeclimate.org.au

Website: Safe Climate Perth

Date: Mon 15 Nov, 6:00pm

Hear from indigenous representatives of WANFA who are being affected by the uranium industry. When you attend this event you will receive a fabulous meal and you will be enabling WANFA to ensure a strong indigenous presence at BHP Billiton’s AGM on Tuesday 16th November. Annalakshmi Restaurant, Jetty 4, Barrack Square. $60/$40 unwaged. RSVP to conswa@conservationwa.asn.au by 10th November 2010.

Email: conswa@conservationwa.asn.au

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 10:00am - Tue 16 Nov, 2:00pm

Come along to the BHP Annual General Meeting and find out more about BHP Billiton's record and dish out a spoonful of corporate responsibility to the world's largest diversified resources company. Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth. <strong>MORE INFO:</strong>Across the globe from uranium mines to coal, nickel and copper, BHP have a trail of bad human rights records, poor working conditions for workers, environmental damage and dodging responsibilities. WA is currently facing the threat of a BHP Uranium mine at Yeelirrie (500km north of Kalgoorlie) against the wishes of the Ngalia traditional owners and the broader community. Come along to the BHP Annual General Meeting and find out more about BHP Billiton's record and dish out a spoonful of corporate responsibility to the world's largest diversified resources company.

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 6:00pm

BBQ and films under the stars. Hear from traditional owners affected by the nuclear industry. BYO picnic gear. South west corner, Hyde Park, William St, North Perth.

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 6:30pm

Film and discussion on Western Sahara with Cate Lewis. Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station).

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 6:30pm

Campaign planning meeting. Citiplace Community Centre (above Perth train station, next to Angus & Robertson).

Phone: Victoria 0449 028 894

Email: FriendsOfPalestineWA@gmail.com

Website: Friends of Palestine WA

Date: Thu 18 Nov, 6:00pm

Speakers: Clare Middlemas (union organiser), Kevin Sneddon (CFMEU), Barry Healy (Socialist Alliance), Elizabeth Hulm (CPA). Carlton Hotel, 248 Hay St, East Perth. Organised by Communist Party of Australia.

Phone: 0419 812 872

Email: perth@cpa.org.au

Date: Thu 18 Nov, 6:30pm

A new film that will make you think about gas from a new perspective. Luna Cinema, Oxford Stree, Leederville. Hosted by The Wilderness Society & the Conservation council. Tickets $13/$11 if you print out invitation from the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wilderness.org.au/articles/film-opening-gasland/view">website</a>.

Website: The Wilderness Society

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 3:00pm

Help plan the rally and other activities as part of the No New Coal campaign. Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station).

Phone: Phone Kamala 0417 319 662, Ben 0400 878 322.

Email: info@safeclimate.org.au

Website: Safe Climate Perth

Date: Sun 21 Nov, 12:30pm

Socialist ideas seminar presented by Kamala Emanuel and Rudy Wentnel. Cheap lunch 12:30pm, seminar 2pm. Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station). Hosted by Socialist Alliance and Resistance. Free entry.

Phone: Ph Alex 9218 9608, 0413 976 638

Email: perth@socialist-alliance.org

Date: Mon 22 Nov, 6:00pm

Guest speaker: Naomi Oreskes, Professor of History and Science Studies, University of California, San Diego. Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, University of WA (enter from carpark 3 off Hackett Drive, entrance 1). The lecture is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Organised by the Institute of Advanced Studies

Phone: 6488 1340

Email: ias@uwa.edu.au

Website: Institute of Advanced Studies

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 6:30pm

Environment matters featuring Dr Jane Fromont (WA Museum) speaking about recent research results in south west WA marine life. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth. Presented by Save Our Marine Life & Conservation Council of WA.

Email: mika@ccwa.org.au

Date: Thu 25 Nov, 9:30am

Tell Paladin to keep their money grubbing hands off Angela Pamela, Bigrlyi, Manyingee, Oobagooma, Kayelakera, Langer Heinrcih & Mount Isa. Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia II Drive, Crawley.

Date: Fri 26 Nov, 6:30pm

Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station).

Phone: Ph Alex 9218 9608, 0413 976 638

Email: perth@socialist-alliance.org

Website: Socialist Alliance

Date: Sun 28 Nov, 9:30am

Informal end of year function to farewell participants on the Cuba brigade. South Perth Esplanade foreshore (look for the Cuban flag). Hosted by Australia Cuba Friendship Society Perth branch. Map reference <a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=mends+street+jetty+south+perth+esplanade&safe=off&ie=UTF8&ll=-31.972661,115.855905&spn=0.003968,0.009602&z=17">here</a>.

Phone: Vinnie 0419 812 872, Elizabeth 0421 113 443

Website: Perth ACFS

Date: Sun 28 Nov, 11:00am

The Wilderness Society and the Protect the Kimberley alliance are hosting a rally in the heart of Cottesloe for the community to connect and learn about government plans for the protection and industrialisation of the Kimberley! Cottesloe Civic Centre, Main Lawns, Cottesloe.

Website: The Wilderness Society

Date: Tue 30 Nov, 6:30pm

Cityplace Community Centre (near Angus & Robertson, upstairs at Perth Train station).

Phone: Victoria 0449 028 894

Email: FriendsOfPalestineWA@gmail.com

Website: Friends of Palestine WA

Date: Wed 3 Nov, 8:00pm

"Making Peace with the Earth" is the topic of the lecture by noted Indian environmentalist, eco-feminist & human rights activist Vandana Shiva. Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Phone: 9351 4468 or Opera House 9250 7777

Email: peace.foundation@sydney.edu.au

Date: Thu 4 Nov, 6:30pm

With guest speaker from Colombia Parmenio Pveda Salazar (representative of FENSUAGRO, Agricultural Union). Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Organised by Latin America Social Forum & Peace and Justice for Colombia

Phone: Fred 0412 556 527

Email: lasfsydney@gmail.com

Date: Sun 7 Nov, 10:00am - Sun 7 Nov, 5:00pm

Join SA members and supporters from Wollongong, Newcastle, Armidale, Northern Rivers, Blue Mountains & across Sydney for panels and workshops on the anti-privatisation campaign; NSW - coal graveyard or zero emissions state?; Youth and race - behind the law and order hype + planning for a socialist campaign & preselecting an upper house ticket for the March 2011 NSW election. Sydney Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Rego $10 waged, $5 conc Draft Agenda 9:45am-10:00am: Registration, coffee & morning tea 10:00am-11:15pm Opening panel: NSW – crisis & resistance Susan Price (NTEU President UNSW & SA Eastern Sydney) Paul McAleer (Sydney branch secretary MUA) Zane Alcorn (Environmentalist, hip-hop artist & SA candidate for the seat of Newcastle) 11:30-12:45pm Campaign Workshops · NSW: Toward sustainability or waterless quarry? Nick Soudakoff (SA Agriculture spokesperson & Northern Rivers branch), Jess Moore (Wollongong Climate Action Network & SA) · Victimised, Remanded, Tasered – scapegoating & the ‘law and order’ push Ben Kohler (Wollongong Resistance) · Community resistance & building people’s power Irene Doutney (Greens councilor on Sydney Council), Chris Williams (Wollongong SA activist involved in the anti-corruption campaign) · The religious right in NSW and struggles for queer & women’s rights Karl Hand (SA activist and Pastor of MCC Crave), Paola Harvey (Convenor of Equal Love Wollongong & Wollongong SA), Kiraz Janicke (SA Sydney) 12:45-1:45pm Lunch 1:45-3pm Panel: Another NSW is possible Irene Doutney (Greens councilor on Sydney Council) Rachel Evans (refugee & queer rights campaigner, SA Western Sydney) Adam Lucas (Beyond Zero Emissions) Dick Nichols (Socialist Alliance National Executive) 3:15-4 – Multimedia/Discussion: Building a socialist election campaign Peter Boyle (SA National Convenor) 4-5pm Election of SA Upper House ticket; Adoption of NSW policy; Election of NSW Office Bearers 5pm on – post conference drinks & dinner Paul 0410 629 088 or Will 0425 329 963 sydney@socialist-alliance.org Donation entry $10/5conc or what you can afford.

Phone: Paul 0410 629 088 or Will 0425 329 963

Email: sydney@socialist-alliance.org

Website: http://www.socialist-alliance.org

Date: Mon 8 Nov, 1:00pm

Robert Gates (Bush-Obama defense secretary and former CIA deputy director) and Hillary Clinton (Obama's secretary of state) will be in Australia for talks with the pro-war Julia Gillard government. Even Gates admits that the US-NATO war and occupation in Afghanistan is not going well. The Revolutionary Assoc of Afghan Women has accused Clinton of lying when she says the Western occupation can continue while the women of Afghanistan are saved. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Australia is training militia connected to Uruzgan warlord Matiullah Khan. Perhaps that explains why Afghan president Hamid Kazai praised the PM for working with "warlordy types" when she visited Afghanistan last month. Send a message to Gates, Clinton and Gillard that the troops have to get out of Afghanistan and Iraq ... and bring your spare shoes! Where: Outside US Consulate, Martin Place.

Phone: Pip 0412 139 968

Website: www.stopwarcoalition.org

Date: Tue 9 Nov, 6:30pm - Tue 9 Nov, 8:30pm

In one week in late October, French workers held 3 national strikes involving 3 - 3.5 million workers in each. Students occupied high schools and universties, oil depots were blockaded, and some industries went on indefinite strike, as the French people resisted being made to pay for capitalism's crisis. Guest speaker Stuart Munckton, International Editor, Green Left Weekly + multimedia presentation from the protests Come and discuss this exciting development and lessons for the anti-capitalism movements around the globe. Also discussion on the upcoming NSW election & local campaigns. Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Dinner from 6pm.

Phone: 9690 1977 or Fred 0412 556 527

Email: sydney@socialist-alliance.org

Website: http://www.socialist-alliance.org/sydney/

Date: Wed 10 Nov, 11:00am

Protest at the State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney, while Eastern Star Gas holds its Annual General Meeting

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 2:00pm

For more than 50 years Cuba has been carrying out a socialist revolution. Cuba's tremendous humanity and internationalism has shown that Stalinist bureaucratic degeneration is not inevitable. Yet today Cuba faces arguably its biggest challenge - a severe economic crisis. This discussion will look at the context of the crisis, it's causes, and the measures being proposed by the Cuban government. Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. For pre-reading, see Cuban Revolution: challenges and changes http://links.org.au/node/1939 Cuba: The drive for efficiency within socialism http://links.org.au/node/1911 Cuba: Exporting revolution, revolutionary models and historical facts http://links.org.au/node/1892

Phone: 9690 1977 or Fred 0412 556 527

Email: fred.fuentes@gmail.com

Date: Sun 14 Nov, 9:00am - Sun 14 Nov, 5:30pm

Socialist Alliance and Green Left Weekly will be holding a stall at the massive Newtown Festival - all help appreciated! Lennox & Australia Sts, Newtown

Phone: Paul 0410 629 088 or Pip 0412 139 968

Email: sydney@socialist-alliance.org

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 5:30pm

Afghan activist and former MP Joya will be speaking at University of Technology, University Hall, Level 2, Room 23 Building 4 (Faculty of Science) Harris St, Ultimo Free entry, come early

Email: Rebecca.Huntley@ipsos.com

Date: Tue 16 Nov, 6:00pm - Tue 16 Nov, 8:00pm

Have you ever wondered if the money our Government spends on aid is really helping to alleviate poverty? Join AID/WATCH for the launch of ‘Where is Your Aid Money Going?’ our online guide to the complex world of aid and development. The guide aims to give you information on where your aid money goes and tools for action. Also being launched is the international report, Reality of Aid 2010, “Aid and Development Effectiveness: Towards Human Rights, Social Justice and Democracy”. WHERE: Darlington Centre, University of Sydney, 174 City Road, Darlington NSW Speakers for the night: Alex Oates, Policy Advisor, Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Lee Rhiannon, Greens Senator-elect and co-founder of AID/WATCH Teguh Surya, Campaigns Director at WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia), the largest and oldest environmental advocacy NGO in Indonesia. Muliadi, Secretary General of ARPAG, a 7000-strong collective of peasants, fisherfolks, rattan handcrafters and rubber collectors. APARG members live adjacent to the Australian Government-funded REDD project in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Phone: 9557 8944

Email: info@aidwatch.org.au

Date: Fri 19 Nov, 7:30pm

Guest speakers: Adam Kerslake, (Deputy Assistant Secretary, Unions NSW), Paul McAleer, Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia NSW Branch, local workers and community leaders. We need a plan for NSW which ensures our communities get the services they need - through investment in services, looking after public assets, planning long term, backing workers and governing for the common good. Hear about the campaign, contribute your ideas, find out how you can help - all welcome. A Politics in the Pub event at Sutherland District Trade Union Club, (Tradies Gymea) 57 Manchester Rd, Gymea

Phone: (02) 9881 5999

Email: rgriffith@unionsnsw.org.au

Date: Sat 20 Nov, 6:00pm

A political road movie that sees Oliver Stone traverse from the Caribbean down the spine of the Andes, to examine those countries that are challenging US dominance & building an alternative to capitalism. From Venezuela's Hugo Chavez to Bolivia's Evo Morales, Cuba's Raul Castro & recent coup survivor Rafael Correa of Ecuador, Stone allows a voice to governments who are almost unanimously attacked by the West. Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Donation entry $10 waged, $6 conc, funds raised to Green Left Weekly. Dinner from 6pm, film at 6:30pm.

Phone: 9690 1977 or Paul 0410 629 088

Email: paulb@greenleft.org.au

Date: Tue 23 Nov, 6:30pm

The Copenhagen climate conference in 2009 ended in failure due to the rich countries refusal to commit to deep emissions cuts. The next conference will be held in December in Cancun, Mexico. While the wealthy nations are continuing to stall, there is a growing fightback with resistance from the Global South, especially the ALBA countries (Bolivia, Cuba, Venezuela, Ecuador, Nicaragua). This Socialist Alliance forum will discuss the battlelines of this conference in the struggle to save the planet. Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Cheap yummy dinner avail from 6pm

Phone: Fred 0412 556 527 or Brianna 0439 694 505

Email: sydney@socialist-alliance.org

Website: http://www.socialist-alliance.org/sydney/

Date: Wed 24 Nov, 6:00pm

Come and take part in this important discussion with panelists Father Dave Smith (Holy Trinity Church), Sally McManus, (Australian Services Union Secretary), Aisha Chaabou (Student activist) and Pip Hinman (Community activist). MC Amanda Perkins. Erskineville Town Hall, Erskineville (near station). Entry gold coin donation (to cover hall costs).

Phone: 0412 139 968; 0448 812 434

Date: Sat 27 Nov, 1:00pm

Lift the ban on same-sex marriage. Sydney Town Hall

Website: http://www.caah.org.au/

Date: Tue 30 Nov, 7:00pm

Socialist Alliance East Branch final meeting for 2010. Come early for a free basic meal at 6.30pm. Celebrate the end of the year with us first, with dinner, a glass of wine, maybe a song, and a stunning guest speaker! Contact Haskell for further details and location

Phone: Haskell on 9389 7020 or 0431 268 759

Website: http://www.socialist-alliance.org

Date: Mon 1 Nov, 7:00pm - Mon 1 Nov, 9:00pm

The March 2011 NSW elections are fast approaching and we, Socialist Alliance, need to discuss/decide if and where we run in the Illawarra, e.g. Keira, Wollongong, Heathcote etc. The NSW Labor Party is in utter crisis; people need a strong progressive alternative to both the major parties. Please come along to this important meeting to discuss working with the Greens and Independents and how Socialist Alliance should approach the election. For queries or more information please contact Will on 0425 329 963. Check out the action from our 2010 federal election campaign in Cunningham: http://www.jessmoorecunningham.blogspot.com/ Keep in touch with the branch's campaigns & activities: http://www.socialist-alliance.org/illawarra/

Phone: 0425 329 963

Email: bendigo1977@yahoo.com.au

Website: Illawarra Socialist Alliance

Date: Wed 10 Nov, 7:00pm - Wed 10 Nov, 9:00pm

NSW is a state in crisis. The rotten Labor government - corrupt, privatising at will, pursuing a coal-first, environment-last agenda - is likely to be crushed at the March 2011 election. But Barry O'Farrell's Liberal-National Coalition would be even more pro-privatisation, anti-worker and anti-environment. We need real, pro-people and pro-planet solutions. Come to this meeting to help explore the necessary alternatives - from a zero-emissions economy to rights for Indigenous people; from genuine grassroots democracy to public investment in housing & transport. The meeting will also look at how we can win these alternatives - from movements in the streets to radical alternatives in the state elections. ALL WELCOME! Meet local Socialist Alliance candidates too :) Activist Centre, 17/157 Central Chambers Crown St Mall. Phone Will 0425 329 963 for more information or visit http://www.socialist-alliance.org/illawarra/

Phone: 0425 329 963

Email: bendigo1977@yahoo.com.au

Website: Illawarra Socialist Alliance

Date: Sat 13 Nov, 6:30pm - Sat 13 Nov, 11:00pm

Book a seat now for Wollongong's 2010 Solidarity Dinner: From Caracas to Port Kembla: Communities struggling for social justice, food security & sustainability! Saturday November 13, 6.30pm at the Port Kembla community centre, Church Street, Port Kembla. Entry is $30 waged ($50 solidarity) / $15 concession / $8 high school rate. Hosted by friends of Green Left Weekly. Get your seat (or table!) and enjoy a great night including: * Eyewitness reports from Fred Fuentes & Kiraz Janicke, who've been living in Venezuela for two years :) * Famous Uruguayan feast by comrade & chef Carlos Cabellero * Great company! Funds raised will help Green Left Weekly immeasurably in its ongoing struggle to report on and campaign for social and environmental justice. For more information or to make a booking, phone Will on 0425 329 963 or reply to this email

Phone: 0425 329 963

Email: bendigo1977@yahoo.com.au

Website: Illawarra Socialist Alliance & GLW

Date: Fri 26 Nov, 7:00pm - Fri 26 Nov, 9:00pm

Entry by donation (recommended $5 conc / $8 full). Ph Will 0425 329 963 for more info. Presented by friends of Green Left Weekly. Thirroul Railway Institute, Railway Parade, Thirroul. One of the very best films of the 1980s, The Times of Harvey Milk is an absolutely gripping documentary that works on every level. Informative and balanced, it's also funny and exciting, tragic yet ultimately hopeful. It's one of those tiny handful of movies that's undoubtedly changed many lives. Harvey Milk sat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was California's first openly gay elected official. The movie opens on November 27, 1978 when Dianne Feinstein, then president of the city's council, made public the chilling news that Milk, along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, had been brutally assassinated in their City Hall offices by disgraced former supervisor Dan White.

Phone: 0425329963

Email: bendigo1977@yahoo.com.au

Website: Illawarra Socialist Alliance