Hi There, In this issue of Activ8 - Ezine National 14/11/2003 Legal, TAKING BACK THE KANGAROO AND EMU National 14/11/2003 Endangered Species, THE ALBATROSS National 21/11/2003 Spoken Word, JELLO BIAFRA - FROM THE BOWELS OF BUSH AMERICA NSW 27/11/2003 3 day fest , BELLADONNA DIY FEST 2003 PHILLIPINES 14/11/2003 Spread the Word, WYMYN-ANARCHO-PUNK QLD 21/11/2003 Music Festival, PARADISE NOW - BURNETT RIVER COMMUNITY FESTIVAL VIC 15/11/2003 Wind Power, WIND POWER RALLY VIC 21/11/2003 Anti-Uranium / Claiming the Right to Protest, Bevkids Quiz Night VIC 27/11/2003 Mag Launch, SPINACH7 ISSUE TWO Victoria 2/1/2004 Environmental, EAST GIPPSLAND OLD GROWTH WALK
EDITORIAL The Jabiluka National Day of Celebration last Friday marked an important turning point in Australian people's battles for their own autonomy and against transnational corporations. After protests against the Jabiluka mine lasting many long years, Rio Tinto, the overseas owners of the mine, conceded to demands to stop the deadly uranium mining from destroying the land next to Kakadu national park. This tremendous victory for the Traditional aboriginal owners of the land, the Mirrar People, and all the activists who gave their blood, sweat and tears on this issue over the years, shows that united, the people have a strength that can overcome corporations, governments and injustice. Which is just as well as the war isn't over. Trasnational mining and nuclear waste companies are still eying off large swathes of Australia's outback to feed their unsustainable needs and dispose of the repercussions of that system. Lake Eyre in South Australia has long been drained to process uranium from it's artesian basin aganst the wishes of the local Arabunna people, and the Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta's campaign against the proposed national nuclear waste dump at Kulini Kulini is the latest affront to indigenous people's land and dreamings. A whole new generation of activists will have their work cut out for them to regain control of our country from transnational corporations, but the Jabiluka victory proves that the people can - and must, win. Peace, Rak Razam Robin Macpherson Ps. ACTIV8 is looking for a logo to help communicate our platform of social justice and responsibility, as well as some non-copyright images that may be used in our forthcoming website, All submissions welcome please send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________ Here is your Activ8 - Ezine E-Zine. ______________________________________________ EVENTS State: National Genre: Legal Date: Friday, 14 November 2003 Ends: Saturday, 15 November 2003 Event: TAKING BACK THE KANGAROO AND EMU Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: TAKING BACK THE KANGAROO AND EMU Gooday to all of you mob out there. Some of you may not know that I have my 3 day kangaroo and emu court hearing coming up in December and I am flat out getting stuff ready for it. If you want to know more see http://www.aboriginalgenocide.com.au for info. I am doing it hard financially, and I haven't been able to even get to gatherings etc. so I'm putting out a call for donations to help me do my work. Every bit counts !! PLEASE help out with donations to my bank account : COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA SAVINGS ACCOUNT KEVIN BUZZACOTT ACCOUNT NO : 06550710061736 THANKS, Uncle Kevin Buzzacott _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: National Genre: Endangered Species Date: Friday, 14 November 2003 Event: THE ALBATROSS The Gig: The Albatross in an endangered species, currently under serious threat from the longline fishing industry. The UN are holding a summit on pirate fishing in Spring of 2004, and we wish to take this opportunity to present a massive petition, to highlight the depth of public concern in relation to this issue. Please click on the link below, and follow the prompts to add your name to this petition. Thank You http://www.rspb.org.uk/policy/marine/albatross/index.asp _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: National Genre: Spoken Word Date: Friday, 21 November 2003 Ends: Friday, 28 November 2003 Event: JELLO BIAFRA - FROM THE BOWELS OF BUSH AMERICA Website: www.tpa.net.au Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: For those unaware, JELLO BIAFRA, former lead singer/songwriter of the seminal punk band DEAD KENNEDYS, is a renowned social commentator and spoken word artist, JELLO began his spoken word career in early '86, when he found himself thrust into the role of spokesperson on censorship and First Amendment rights during DEAD KENNEDYS "Frankenchrist" trial (the first case in history to try a recorded work for obscenity). Numerous albums later, this former Green Party Presidential nominee and former San Francisco Mayoral candidate continues to be a high profile political speaker. The founder of Alternative Tentacles Records, JELLO believes strongly in civil liberties, vigorously promoting individualism and freedom of artistic expression in all mediums. 'From The Bowels Of Bush America' will explore JELLO's perspective on the current climate and a tender nation of America following the events of September 11. With razor sharp wit, JELLO digs up the dirt on George W. Bush's staff and covers historical events that may have contributed to the attacks. JELLO performs the entire program, approximately 3 hours with interval. An evening not to be missed! This will be the first time in 8 years JELLO has visited our shores since his last Australian SELL OUT tour in 1995. November 2003 Friday 21st - Playhouse Theatre - Canberra Saturday 22nd - Her Majesty's Theatre - Melbourne Sunday 23rd - United Trades & Labour Council - Adelaide Monday 24th -Astor Cinema - Perth Wednesday 26th - Enmore Theatre - Sydney Thursday 27th - Enmore Theatre - Sydney Friday 28th - Brisbane Convention Centre - Brisbane Reserved Seating all shows. Tickets: on sale NOW through ticketek and usual outlets _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: NSW Genre: 3 day fest Date: Thursday, 27 November 2003 Ends: Saturday, 29 November 2003 Event: BELLADONNA DIY FEST 2003 Venue: Wollongong Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: BELLADONNA DIY FEST 2003 Belladonna is a 3 day fest held in Wollongong, NSW. With over 15 bands, even more Workshops and Forums and a Zine fair running on every day! Check back here regularly for up to date info on whos playing and whats going on.... Additional Workshops: A Men's discussion on Seuxuality (aka Patriarchy effects us all!) Info-session on Aboriginal DIY Culture in Wollongong (presented by members of local Aboriginal Community). FAR LEFT LIMIT(melb) THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME(syd) MY DISCO!(melb) PURE EVIL(syd) ALL IN DEEP SHIT(perth) THOUGHT CRIME(w'gong) APHRA BEHN(w'gong) THE PLAGUE(w'gong) BOTH HANDS(w'gong) ALTERED BEAST(syd) FOUR DEAD(can) MILK PANDA(melb) Workshops/Forums: Stencilling - bekka Homeopathy - genna pyewacket Zine Forum - jyoti roy/daniel stewart/ianto ware Making Music For Beginners (Womyn Only) - kylie(bitchcraft)/jackie(terror firma)/ Screenprinting - yama panda DIY Guitar/Drum/bass Tech - lachie The Finer Arts of Dumpster Diving - emma ahimsa Distro/Label Forum - dave spazz/tom deplorable/bek duke Radical Cheerleading - carolyn How To Book Shows - kylie purr The Comrade WIth The Gun Holdsthe Floor/ struggle and (dis)Organisation _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: PHILLIPINES Genre: Spread the Word Date: Friday, 14 November 2003 Event: WYMYN-ANARCHO-PUNK Venue: Phillipines Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: I just got an email from a wymyn-anarcho-punk in the Philippines and they want some help getting materials to distrobute around the Philippines. Mostly because accessing the internet and other resources is very expensive for them. "We're like vagabond anarcha-punx squat like that. We go all over th e philippines helping young scenes or some starting to spread the scene through hitch hiking. So please help us." In particular they are into zines and want lots of anarcho/punk/oz zines t o distro, and they are also willing to put ads for aussie anarchist/punk zines in their stuff. have a look at one of the zines they do at http://www . oathmeal.proxmira.com. Besides that they are after "any publication/reading materials/documentary videos" as well as patches, buttons, music etc. So thought I'd answer the call, by asking anyone out there in the 'Ozzie Autonomous Zone' to contact me if they can help out in anyway. Help out by donating your spare zines, books, video's, CD's, patches, badges, maybe catalogues and cash (for postage and photocopying) and I'll arrange for it all to be posted over. Also if your in Brisbane, and want to help out on a more permanent or regularly casual basis (ie possible philipino solidarity collecitve, fundraiser gigs, zine making, whatever) come along to the Brisbane Indymedia Zine workshop this Sunday, 14 Sept, at 11am at the Grassroots Centre, Boundary Rd, West End. We'll talk then. To contact me <asger> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: QLD Genre: Music Festival Date: Friday, 21 November 2003 Ends: Sunday, 23 November 2003 Event: PARADISE NOW - BURNETT RIVER COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Venue: THE FESTIVAL SITE IS 100KM SOUTH WEST OF BUNDABERG. THE TRAIN COSTS AROUND $50 RETURN, CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNT GROUP BOOKINGS. THERE WILL BE A SHUTTLE BUS FROM BUNDY TO THE CAMPSITE. WE WILL ALSO BE ORGANISING A BUS TO THE FESTIVAL LEAVING FRIDAY AFTERNOON. CARPOOLING IS A GREAT IDEA TOO. Website: http://www.dontdamparadise.org (under construction) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: DAMN THE DAM The Qld Government is about to start construction of a major dam on the Burnett River, near Bundaberg. The project has been shown by independant reports to be uneconomic and an environmental disaster. The dam will destroy the habitat of several endangered species, including the Australian Lungfish, the Elseya turtle, platypus and over 1000 koalas. To protest and promote awareness we are holding the.... ****PARADISE NOW COMMUNITY FESTIVAL BURNETT RIVER******** FREE festival celebrating the beautiful Burnett River on the Proposed dam site (donations accepted). JOIN US IN PARADISE with: - Djs - Bands - Kids Space - Market and Theatre - Free camping! [no dogs please] There will be bands and DJs on both Fri and Sat night, Dj line up so far includes: Fri: Ande da Ryddum Animal, Su Real, Paul Abad, Mr Speaker Sat: Algorythm, Jo Jo Moonwalker, Neon Princess, Quazilocco with more to be confirmed. There will also be theatrical performances, market stalls, bushwalks around the Burnett Rive. So Come up to Bundy for a great weekend of parties, fun and info in aid of a great cause. FOR MORE DETAILS: surf to: DontDamParadise.org (under construction) email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Call (07) 3342 7244 or Edouard on 0438 119994 for transport call Holly 0415 926 073 If you'd like to Dj email [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: VIC Genre: Wind Power Date: Saturday, 15 November 2003 Time: 12:00:00 Event: WIND POWER RALLY Venue: Steps Parliament House (Vic) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: Wind Power Rally - Coalition Against Coal (CAC) A rally in support of the continued development of Wind Power and other renewable energy sources in preference to polluting non renewable energy sources. Organised by the Coalition Against Coal (CAC) CAC is a new environment NGO, which is being set up in opposition to the coal industry and to promote clean, environmentally safe alternatives for our current and future energy needs. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: VIC Genre: Anti-Uranium / Claiming the Right to Protest Date: Friday, 21 November 2003 Time: 19:30:00 Ends: 23:00:00 Event: Bevkids Quiz Night Venue: Vic Trades Hall Address: Carlton Website: www.bevkids.artshost.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: Rod Quantock and special guests to MC the event, funky Melbourne jazz band Venue: Vic Trades Hall Venue Address: Carlton Ticket Info: $30 per ticket, includes food, lots of laughs, the quiz and heaps of excellent prizes and giveaways Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.bevkids.artshost.com Thankyou for helping us make it easier to provide your information to others. Tickets: $30 per ticket, includes food, lots of laughs, the quiz and heaps of excellent prizes and giveaways _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: VIC Genre: Mag Launch Date: Thursday, 27 November 2003 Event: SPINACH7 ISSUE TWO Venue: The Public Office Address: 100 Adderly St., West Melbourne Website: http://spinach7.com The Gig: SPINACH7 magazine is set to celebrate the release of issue two... So keep the night of Thursday 27th November free to join us in launching it with a thwack! Raceless and friends (Curse ov Dialect), Croque Monsieur, kiki.ILL/namshubofenki , Spoole with Future Eater, and Barrage will whack the stacks 'til late... SPINACH7 is an independent magazine for people who want to know more about the world around them. It contains issue-based features, perspectives and ideas about contemporary topics, news and reviews of technology, art and culture - all with a focus on Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Issue one in newsagents now. Tickets: $6 / $10 (includes copy of Issue 2) _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ State: Victoria Genre: Environmental Date: Friday, 2 January 2004 Ends: Saturday, 10 January 2004 Event: EAST GIPPSLAND OLD GROWTH WALK Venue: Errinundra plateau Address: Ellery Creek Campground Website: http://www.geco.org.au Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gig: East Gippsland Old Growth Walk jan 2004 We have had an overwhelming number of expressions of interests in our Old Growth Tours. Unfortunately, due to logistical constraints and the delicacy of the bush, WE CAN ONLY TAKE 50 PEOPLE WALKING. The FIRST 50 TO FILL IN REGISTRATION FORMS and return them to us, with half of the donation enclosed, will have confirmed spaces on the walk. PLEASE REGISTER NOW. The full walk is 8 nights, logistics food and cooking is provided with love from the GECO crew. Some people are not doing the full 8 nights [that's ok as well] What is it? Errinundra Summer Walks January 3-10th, 2004. A fully catered and supported walk through the Errinundra plateau and into Goolengook, concluding with a 10th anniversary party for the Goongerah Enviornment Centre. Where/When? Meet at the Ellery Creek Campground, Goongerah, on Friday 2nd January. Return to the Anniversary Celebration at the Ellery Creek Campground, on Friday 10th January. Bring What? Cup, Plate, tent, sleeping gear(don't worry, you won't have to carry it), sensible shoes, sense of adventure. NO PETS. PLEASE REGISTER NOW IF YOU INTEND TO COME. PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM from the geco website and post it to: GECO, Bonang Rd., Goongerah VIC 3888 with at least half of your suggested donation. Tickets: Suggested Minimum Donation of $30 per night waged, $20 per night unwaged. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Activ8 lists annual/one off/monthly activist events and general announcements by your State. Or you can request the National EZine, which lists events throughout Australia. So if you have an announcement related t o the activist scene - you know the sort of stuff I mean - send it in. To unsubscribe please reply with unsubscribe Activ8 in the Subject and you will be immediately removed Peace Robin Macpherson Activ8 [EMAIL PROTECTED] PO Box 49 Elwood VIC, 3184 Australia __________________________________________________________ Activ8 is a project of THE HOUSE. Also supported by THE HOUSE is BLTC, enTrance, i Project, Vision 2003, The Radio, The Gate, Club Beta. 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