Monthly Archives: December 2006

APEC 2007, ASIO… and CHOGM 1978

Posted on December 12, 2006 by @ndy

Spy chief issues APEC summit warning By Nick Butterly The Australian December 11, 2006 AUSTRALIA’S top spy has warned of possible violent protests and terrorist attacks at next year’s APEC summit of world leaders in Sydney. [Australian] President George W … Continue reading →

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G20: Sixth protester charged

Posted on December 11, 2006 by @ndy

An oldie but a goodie: police have arrested and charged an individual attending court in support of a friend. Alleged G20 protester caught at court The Age [AAP] December 11, 2006 Police have arrested another alleged G20 protester today after … Continue reading →

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Flames of Dissent

Posted on December 11, 2006 by @ndy

How excitement! The Eugene Weekly has published the fourth installment of Kera Abraham’s series on anarchists in Eugene… PART IV : THE BUST The dog’s barking punctuated a steady bang bang bang on the front door. It was 7 am, … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: ‘Chicks in Bikinis’ prefer Beaches to Mosques

Posted on December 10, 2006 by @ndy

In a stunning display of common sense, Australian women have said ‘no’ to inflammatory political stunts, and ‘yes’ to having a good time… at the beach! On a stinking hot weekend, on the coastlines of the world’s driest inhabited continent. … Continue reading →

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Good riddance to MORE bad rubbish

Posted on December 9, 2006 by @ndy

[Update : see also Bill van Auken, Jeane Kirkpatrick: from “social democrat” to champion of death squads, WSWS, December 12, 2006 | Waving of beret: Michael Berrell] First Milton Friedman, now Jeane Kirkpatrick : 1926 — 2006. The crucifixion of … Continue reading →

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G20: Fifth arrest over G20 “riots”

Posted on December 9, 2006 by @ndy

NEWS.com.au December 8, 2006 A FIFTH person was arrested tonight over the protest outside the G20 summit in Melbourne last month. Danya Bryx, of Caulfield North, was remanded to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. Bryx, 22, appeared … Continue reading →

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Jack Thomas and A Paranoid State

Posted on December 8, 2006 by @ndy

This week, while the Crown argues for a re-trial, Jack Thomas‘ defence lawyers argue for the lifting of the ‘control order’ the Government — in the person of the Attorney-General, Montgomery Burns — has placed on him. According to Thomas’ … Continue reading →

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The Great Australian Bikini March… Again!

Posted on December 8, 2006 by @ndy

‘The Great Australian Bikini March’ meme has legs, and it knows how to use them. Even when cancelled. In the upside-down world of (US) right-wing blogging, even Michelle Malkin has got in on the act. Knowing nothing about Australia (“are … Continue reading →

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G20: Three G20 protesters granted bail

Posted on December 7, 2006 by @ndy

Three G20 protesters granted bail Sasha Shtargot and Andrea Petrie The Age December 7, 2006 THREE demonstrators accused of violence at the G20 city protests last month were granted bail last night. Students Rosalie Delaney, 19, of Parkville, and David … Continue reading →

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G20: Two more arrests

Posted on December 7, 2006 by @ndy

Above : Police outside Parliament House, November 18, 2006. As has become standard practice at public protests since S11 (2000), none wear ID so as to better avoid identification by the public. A nominal requirement of Victoria Police Operating Instructions … Continue reading →

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