Perth & Fremantle

Former Irish political prisoners Paddy Hill & Gerry Conlon speak

25 Nov 2009 - 7:00pm

Paddy Hill (Birmingham Six), Gerry Conlon (Guildford Four) & John McManus Miscarriages of Justice Organisation). The Irish Club, 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco. Organised by the Maritime Union of Australia. $10 entry.

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The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (M.O.J.O) is a human rights organisation set up by Paddy Hill and John McManus who are dedicated to assisting innocent people both in prison and after their release. Their main objectives are to help counsel innocent people after they are released from prison and to gradually help them come to terms with the modern world.

M.O.J.O. is committed to the establishment of a Retreat to help depressurise victims and prepare them for their return to the society from which they should never have been taken. The Retreat will be unique project, using shared counselling experiences to help victims gradually come to terms with what has happened to them. All of them suffer from post traumatic stress disorders and are in desperate need of help. It is for this reason they are launching a new campaign to raise £500,000 to set up a M.O.J.O. Retreat.

Age of Stupid Screening

4 Dec 2009 - 7:30pm

Film starring Pete Postlethwaite, Darlington Hall. Organised by Hills Climate Action Group. Entry by donation. Ph Glenys 9299 8347.

Public meeting on incinerator waste

26 Nov 2009 - 7:00pm

Briefing by East Metro Regional Council. Parkerville Hall, cnr Seaborne St & Riley Rd, Parkerville. Organised by Hills Climate Action Group. Ph Glenys 9299 8347

Walk Against Warming

12 Dec 2009 - 11:00am

Help bring the safe climate message to Walk Against Warming. Gather: PICA, Cultural Centre, Northbridge. March: to Russell Square, Northbridge. Ph Kamala (Safe Climate): 0417 319 662, Elize (Conservation Council): 9420 7266.

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Safe Climate site

Walk Against Warming WA site

Nuclear power, Climate Change and CO2 emissions - Friends or Foes?

18 Nov 2009 - 6:30pm

Information session by the Anti-Nuclear Alliance of WA. ANAWA office, Christie Carlin House, 5 King William Street, Bayswater (close to Bayswater Train Station). Ph 9271 8786.

Life and Jobs in WA after coal

25 Nov 2009 - 6:00pm

Forum to discuss: why we need to get out of coal in WA? how do we get energy and jobs without coal? how do we get there? Woolnough Lecture Theatre, University of WA. Organised by Safe Climate Coalition & Climate Camp. Ph Lian 0421 132 044, Kamala 0417 319 662.

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http://www.safeclimate.org.au/life-and-jobs-after-coal

On Human Rights day, tell Kevin Rudd: Asylum is a human right

5 Dec 2009 - 12:30pm

Rally for justice, democracy & human rights: Let the Refugees in; End ties with repressive regimes: Sri Lanka and Israel; Bring the troops home from Afghanistan. Assemble at Wesley Church, Cnr Hay & William Streets, Perth. Ph Alex 0413 976 638.

Refugee rights action

9 Nov 2009 - 12:30pm

The right to seek asylum is a basic human right. Immigration Minister, Chris Evans' office, 51 Ord St, West Perth.

Eyewitness report: Revolution in Nepal

19 Nov 2009 - 6:30pm

Guest speaker: Ben Peterson (Green Left Weekly correspondent who spent 4 months in Nepal in 2009). Perth Activist Centre, 15 / 5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station). Ph Alex 9218 9608, 0413 976 638, Rob 0422 709 763.

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Since the 2006 overthrow of the Nepalese monarchy, a struggle has ensued over the heart and soul of the new Nepal. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) held governmental power for nine months but – having been unconstitutionally forced out of office by pro-status quo forces – are regrouping for another progressive advance. This forum will discuss the dynamics and contours of a revolution in motion.

Socialist Alliance educational discussion

12 Nov 2009 - 6:30pm

Socialism and the state. Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station). Ph 9218 9608, Rob 0422 709 763, Alex 0413 976 638.

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