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Celebrate the Failure

Posted on June 26, 2009 by @ndy

‘Safer, cleaner and on time’ : More staff on stations, fewer cancelled trains and improved punctuality is promised by the Brumby Government and the new consortium appointed to operate Melbourne’s trains. Connex Melbourne — a subsidiary of French TNC Veolia … Continue reading →

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more notes on “the intervention” (two)

Posted on June 24, 2009 by @ndy

“Here I stand; I can do no other. God help me. Amen!” ~ Martin Luther (1483-1546) On Saturday June 20, on the eve of the second anniversary of the Federal Government’s implementation of its ‘Northern Territory National Emergency Response’ — … Continue reading →

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anarchy, death, spooks

Posted on June 24, 2009 by @ndy

HAROLD THOMPSON (April 9, 1942–October 11, 2008) Anarchist’s ashes lough scattering BBC June 23, 2009 There was a hint on anarchy on the breeze over the waters of Lough Neagh recently with the scattering of the ashes of an American … Continue reading →

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Some perspective

Posted on June 23, 2009 by @ndy

1. According to the boffins @ The Official String Theory Web Site “it seems safe to estimate that the age of the Universe is at least 15 billion years old, but probably not more than 20 billion years old”. 2. … Continue reading →

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more notes on “the intervention” (one)

Posted on June 23, 2009 by @ndy

See also : notes on “the intervention” (June 14, 2009). On Saturday June 20, on the eve of the second anniversary of the Federal Government’s implementation of its ‘Northern Territory National Emergency Response’ — aka ‘The Intervention’ — there were … Continue reading →

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Jas H Duke (1939-1992) : An Anarchist Poet (Part Two)

Posted on June 22, 2009 by @ndy

A few more poems by Jas. 1. 1987 Poem. 2. Happy Birthday Australia. 3. Learning My Own Language.* The final track brings to mind Scottish punk band Oi Polloi, who have recently begun writing and recording material in (Scottish) Gaelic. … Continue reading →

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Gary Foley @ Melbourne anti-intervention rally, June 20, 2009

Posted on June 21, 2009 by @ndy

I is gonna blog about the public meeting held later this day (June 20), but in the meantime, a trouble-making shit-stirrer named Gary sounds off: [Wave of the balaclava to Sina and thanks to Peter.]

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Tiddas : ‘Anthem’

Posted on June 20, 2009 by @ndy

Ha! I found the flyer too: Tiddas (‘Sisters’) played a benefit gig for the ‘International Workers’ Club’ on July 19 in like, (1991? 2? 3?) @ The Fringe Studio (First floor, 184 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) alongside of Al Andalus, Frog … Continue reading →

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Racism and fascist violence in Northern Ireland PLUS

Posted on June 18, 2009 by @ndy

“No offence but honestly who gives a shit about some Romanians in Belfast.” Nowave | “If Romanians are so interesting to you, move to the Six Counties.” ~ Fruitsalad | Melbourne Punx Forum, October 2008 | “When we played Dirty … Continue reading →

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Jas H Duke (1939–1992) : An Anarchist Poet

Posted on June 18, 2009 by @ndy

From the editorial to Going Down Swinging, No.13, March 1993: “Welcome to the thirteenth Going Down Swinging. With this issue comes a compact disc of Jas H Duke reading his poems and talking about poetry. Jas Duke died tragically on … Continue reading →

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