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Cardinal Pell, Royal Commissions, dirty cups and whitewashed tombs

Posted on November 14, 2012 by @ndy

“Happily, I think most of Australia was enjoying [and] delighting in the beauty and goodness of these young people and the hope for us doing these sorts of things better in the future, as we saw last night, rather than … Continue reading →

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The Hair of the Dog : Jock Palfreeman in Prison

Posted on November 11, 2012 by @ndy

‘The Hair of the Dog’ is an episode of 360documentaries on Radio National. It documents Jock Palfreeman’s life in jail. Listen. Write to Jock: Jock Palfreeman Sofia Central Prison 21 General Stoletov Boulevard Sofia 1309 BULGARIA For more infos, see … Continue reading →

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2012 US Presidential Election

Posted on November 8, 2012 by @ndy

*** Moar results HERE *** Blah blah blah. So a Kenyan/Irish Mooselem named Barack HUSSEIN O’Bama won and a Mormon named Mitt Romney (Hail! Satan!) lost. But how did all the other candidates fare hmmm? Less than 0.1% for these … Continue reading →

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‘First they came for the anarchists…’ : Solidemo @ US Consulate, Melbourne, Friday, November 16

Posted on October 29, 2012 by @ndy

Update (November 16) : Between 50–70 people (slightly more than I expected) attended the rally on Friday, which began around 3 and finished after 5. Some people spoke and some people played music. A man from the Australian Federal Police … Continue reading →

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2012 Victorian local council election : far left and far right (results)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by @ndy

Updater (October 31) : Sue Bolton (Socialist Alliance) has been elected to Moreland Council. This means SA now has two councillors (the other being Sam Wainwright in Fremantle). Update : Socialist Party says : “Thank you to the 150+ people … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Anthology Volume 3 : Trade Unionism, Councilism and Revolutionary Syndicalism

Posted on October 28, 2012 by @ndy

Libertarian Anthology III : Trade Unionism, Councilism and Revolutionary Syndicalism is edited, published and produced by Acracia with the co-operation of Grupo Cultural de Estudios Sociales de Melbourne, November 2012. The anthology is comprised of five essays: • ‘The basis … Continue reading →

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Occupy (Melbourne) Policing

Posted on October 27, 2012 by @ndy

Following hot on the heels of the publication of Occupy Reflects comes a report on the policing of Occupy Melbourne. Oh and speaking of policing, men in uniforms (most of whom did not appear to have moustaches) kicked arse at … Continue reading →

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Grubby Little McDonald’s Creatures

Posted on October 24, 2012 by @ndy

Geelong Little Creatures is a brand of beer owned by Lion, a “leading beverage and food company with a portfolio that includes many of Australia and New Zealand’s favourite brands”. The company’s slogan is ‘growing sociability and well-being in our … Continue reading →

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Sydney Forum 2012 : October 20/21

Posted on October 19, 2012 by @ndy

Since the collapse of the Inverell Forum a few years ago (2009), the Sydney Forum has emerged as the main gathering for the extreme right in Australia. For reasons which are unclear, this year’s Forum — scheduled to take place … Continue reading →

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Angry Tory Anderson : Gunnin’ 4 A Seat in Greenway?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by @ndy

Strewth! Twelve months ago, Angry Anderson was a National. Now — suddenly — it appears he’s a Liberal. And gunnin’ for a seat in Greenway. Even better, Angry’s NEW! political confidante is Peter ‘Children Overboard’ Reith: After a failed tilt … Continue reading →

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