Tag: "Civil disobedience"

Moral Melbourne: Occupy Melbourne Reflection
0 Comments. 11,347 Views. Posted 8 Nov 2011 @ 8:54am.
I wanted to wait until both the metaphorical and literal dust had settled from the Occupy Melbourne protests before bashing out this column. It can be difficult to consider all the implications of a protest while it's at its emotional peak. In New York, where the Occupy brand started, the protests pulse on as many people are getting arrested despite their peaceful stance. In our town, a few dozen... Read More
Occupy Melbourne
2 Comments. 18,819 Views. Posted 6 Oct 2011 @ 3:22pm.
After much organisation and deliberation, a date and location has finally been decided for Occupy Melbourne - the international day of protest. It has been decided that the rally will begin at City Square on Saturday October 15, commencing at 10am. Occupy Melbourne is a non-violent protest as a means of sending a message to the financial sector worldwide. This day will be an international... Read More
Notes From The Hard Road and Beyond
0 Comments. 1,844 Views. Posted 29 Sep 2011 @ 9:29am.
Last year, the Melbourne Festival closed its doors with Seven Songs To Leave Behind, Sinead O'Connor, John Cale, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rickie Lee Jones and Gurrumul Yunupingu backed by The Black Arm Band, for one night only. It was such a spanking night that they are giving the idea another run. This year’s theme is Notes From The Hard Road And Beyond – A Musical Journey From Revolution To... Read More
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