[indymedia-melb] Melbourne Indymedia Newsletter 30/10/06

Sun Oct 29 16:28:48 PST 2006

Melbourne Indymedia Newsletter 30/10/06
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NYC Indymedia volunteer killed in Oaxaca
30/10/2006
An American Indymedia reporter has been shot and killed by  
pro-government forces whilst filming on a barricade in the midst of  
the uprising in Oaxaca, Mexico. Brad Will, 36, a documentary filmmaker  
and reporter for Indymedia in New York, Bolivia and Brazil, died of a  
gunshot to the chest when pro-government attackers opened fire on a  
barricade in the neighborhood of Santa Lucia El Camino, on the  
outskirts of Oaxaca, Mexico. He died with his video camera in his hands.

The city of Oaxaca has been in rebellion for months since striking  
teachers took over the streets. Since then the movement has grown into  
a demand that the Government and Governor of the state resign. The  
people have declared the city an autonomous zone run through the  
democratic assemblies of the APPO. Television and radio stations have  
been seized by the people and the streets are constantly barricaded  
against the threat of military and police attempts to retake the city.  
People continue to be shot and killed in drive by shootings by  
undercover police and other pro-government forces.

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The Melbourne Indymedia events calendar is up and running at:
http://www.melbourne.indymedia.org/calendar/
Go to the calendar for full details or add your own event.

(1) THE ZAPATISTA EXPERIENCE, with Heriberto Salas
Tuesday Oct. 31, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Crn. Victoria and Lygon St. Carlton
Event Topic: Social Movements
Event Type: Discussion
Heriberto Salas: The other campaign, Mexico
discussion on zapatista other campaign

(2) Sedition Charter vigil at Vic Justice departent
Wednesday Nov. 1, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Victorian Justice Department, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Event Topic: Civil Liberties
Event Type: Protest
http://www.seditioncharter.org
The inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Australian Constitution would  
mean that future governments could not remove the human rights  
citizens enjoy through the passage of legailsation through both houses  
of Parliament...the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Australian  
Constitution would protect the individual from the arbitrary exercise  
of State power.

(3) FairWear racing carnival action
Thursday Nov. 2, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outside Federal Court, Crn William and Latrobe Street, City.
Event Topic: Anti-Corporate
Event Type: Theatre
As Melbourne gears up for the biggest race of the year, big label  
companies who make the fashion on the field will face court for  
breaches to the Federal Clothing Award. (Breaching the Clothing Award  
means outworkers suffer real risk of exploitation - not receiving  
proper wages or conditions).
JOIN US in exposing companies who disregard the rights of their  
workers and outworkers and to demand that companies treat their  
workers ethically.
FairWear will stage an action highlighting the names the major labels  
who will be prosecuted. We will create a vibrant racing carnival with  
men and women dressed up to go to the races, paper horses, champagne  
and a cup outside the courthouse. In the middle of the scene, an  
outworker will sit on a machine sewing away.
WE NEED: YOU and your friends, to come dressed in your colourful best  
(flowers and hats, suits and dresses) as if you were going to the  
races. (WE have a couple of fancy hats you can wear if you don't have  
your own).
If you would like to come along, but you don't want to dress up,  
please come in solidarity to hold our banner or a placard to complete  
the scene.

(4) Climate Refugee Prop-Design Workshop
Friday Nov. 3, 10:00am - 4:00pm
6 Lewis Street, North Coburg
Event Topic: Migration
Event Type: Workshop
In 2001, the Australian Government flatly refused to recognise and  
accept climate refugees from the Pacific, despite that they are our  
neighbours and are drowing due to our lifestyles. In Australia we  
continue to be one of the world's worst per capita greenhouse gas  
polluters, refusing to commit to emissions reductions. With G20 coming  
up, Creative Futures Collective and FoE Action collective invites you  
along a prop design development workshop as part of the campaign for  
recognition and acceptance of climate refugees.
You can make your creative urges and commitment to the planet and its  
peoples into radical props to show the G20 elites and puppet  
governments what climate justice looks like. (for more info on G20  
contact rodney at foe.org.au)
This initial workshop is about coming up with a good design and ideas  
for getting materials together.
Lunch provided $1 donation
For more info on climate refugees click on  
http://www.foe.org.au/download/CitizensGuide.pdf
To find out about Creative Futures Collective click on  
http://www.creativefutures.net.au ALL WELCOME!!!!

(5) The dynamics of direct action:
Saturday Nov. 4, 10:00am - 5:00pm
124 Napier Street, Fitzroy (No 86 Tram from Bourke Street, Napier Street stop)
Event Topic: Social Movements
Event Type: Workshop
The dynamics of direct action: planning and devising interruptions to  
the G20 meeting in Melbourne.
To get the most out of direct actions, we must go beyond traditional  
marches and rallies.
Good direct action has both symbolic and practical aspects, the best  
direct actions are strategically focused and have impacts not only  
upon the opponent, but upon culture and consciousness.
A one day training in nonviolent, active interventions and practical  
DIY skills for activists, campaigners, autonomous affinity groups and  
networks/organisations.
$10 plus lunch nearby
Bookings for this workshop contact Pt'chang on 03 9415 6642 or  
ptchang at office.minihub.org
Please RSVP by Thursday 2nd November.
More info at http://www.nonviolence.org.au

(6) Walk Against Warming
Saturday Nov. 4, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Melbourne Town Hall (corner Collins and Swanston Sts) to Birrarung  
Marr (behind Fed Square, by the Yarra)
Event Topic: Other
Event Type: Other
To coincide with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate  
Change meeting in Nairobi, Saturday November 4 will be an  
international day of action on climate change!
In Australia, the Walk Against Warming is happening all over the  
country and we're calling on all concerned Melbournites to get  
themselves / a group / their family / their friends down to Melbourne  
Town Hall at 1pm to show support for real action on climate change.
We will Walk to Birrarung Marr, where participants will be justly  
rewarded with speakers, entertainment and the chance to engage more  
with the issue once the event is over.
With the Victorian State Election just three weeks later this is the  
perfect chance for YOU to show aspiring and existing politicians just  
what issues are on your mind!
http://www.walkagainstwarming.org

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