Author Archives: Robin Davis

Save Melbourne’s only Koori School – Ballerrt Mooroop

Save Ballerrt Mooroop school 208 Hilton Street, Glenroy The Ballerrt Mooroop school, in 208 Hilton St Glenroy is under threat. The threat is the construction of a special school, thus pitting one needy group against another. This is the only … Continue reading

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National Day of Action: Say “Yes” to a price on pollution

Sunday, June 5, 11am Outside the State Library, Melbourne Meet at the statue between Swanston Street and the main entrance. No related links for this post.

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Maglev fast rail is the way to go say Democrats

Australian Democrat, Alan Ide, has submitted a bold alternative transport plan to the new state government. Mr Ide’s proposal, which is endorsed by the Australian Democrats Victorian division, exchanges the $4.3 billion ‘Regional Rail Link’ for a $4.3 billion Maglev … Continue reading

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A special day for everyone lucky enough to call Australia home

As we celebrate our good fortune let us remember that the “luck” of non-indigenous Australians came at a great price for indigenous Australians. As we reflect on our history let us remember all of our history including our black history … Continue reading

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Free film night – Coral Sea Dreaming: Awaken

Friday, January 28 6.30pm to 8.15pm Melbourne Aquarium Corner Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. See this stunning film by David Hannan for FREE. No related links for this post.

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ICAN Peace Education Workshop

Wednesday, February 2 4.00pm to 6.00pm Statewide Resources Centre 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Cost: FREE. A light dinner will be provided. No related links for this post.

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Countdown to Zero – ICAN film fundraiser

Thursday, February 10, 7.30pm Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton Countdown to Zero reveals the truth behind an issue on which human survival itself hangs – the very real possibility of nuclear disaster. No related links for this post.

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Join the Protest – Save Ballerrt Mooroop College

5:00pm, Wednesday, December 15, Bourke St Mall, Melbourne Ballerrt Mooroop College  is the only school in Melbourne exclusively for Indigenous students and one of the few Melbourne institutions that nurture Aboriginal culture. Despite this the Education Department is appropriating part … Continue reading

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It’s time for a new tactic in the war on drugs. Australian Democrats Victoria call for an end to prohibition.

After decades of prohibition anyone who wants illicit drugs can still easily get them. Attempted prohibition really means Uncontrolled Criminal Supply. We propose a new approach based on Controlled Government Supply. The government would take control of the drug trade … Continue reading

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North Essendon motorists fed up – Niddrie candidate

Victorian Election 2010 Media Release, November 11 , 2010 Motorists tired of suffering heavy traffic congestion at the infamous North Essendon roundabout, and in Keilor Road will have some relief if Robert Livesay has his way. The Australian Democrats endorsed … Continue reading

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