Category Archives: NSW politics
NSW state election 2011
Went to C’s place to watch the NSW election 2011. C had two TVs set up and we flicked between C7, ABC and Sky, and a computer in another room so we could check updates on each seat. The evening … Continue reading
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The GFC and how it happened
Went to a talk about the GFC, what caused it and what’s the outlook. It was given by a Socialist Alliance member, K, and there were other contributors. I’ve amalgamated all the info. Basically, the GFC – which will probably … Continue reading
Filed under Activism, Australia, Federal politics, Lifestyles, NSW politics, US politics, World politics
‘Let’s sit around a fire’
Went to a workshop by Richard Downs, one of about 30-40 Aboriginal Elders who took part in the Ampilatwatja walk-off in June last year – they walked away from their community in the NT to set up camp in the … Continue reading
Filed under Activism, Australia, Federal politics, Lifestyles, NSW politics
Socialist Alliance conference
Went to the four-day Socialist Alliance conference held at the University of Sydney. I hadn’t been to an SA event before. Quote: “One day everyone will embrace socialism. Solidarity comrades!” My impressions: * They view themselves as a “say what … Continue reading
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Police are spying on us
David Mutton, who was the NSW Police’s chief psychologist for 11 years, is now a lecturer at UWS in forensic psychology. “Crime pays,” he said, conceding he’d made a good living out of it. He was speaking at the Dangerous … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Federal politics, NSW politics
SMH public transport inquiry: final meeting
Went to the final public meeting for the SMH public transport inquiry. There were about 260 people. It was the eight meeting and there was security because “we’ve had bruises” when “high emotions” had flared. “Mostly in suburbs where people … Continue reading
Filed under Activism, Federal politics, I love Sydney, Media, NSW politics
Ethics classes proposed for NSW schools
At my high school, De Vialar College, we used to have the highest number of religion classes in the state of WA — five periods of religion a week PLUS one period of religious singing. A total of six. We … Continue reading
Filed under NSW politics, Religion
Belinda Neal’s marriage rescue plan
In Women’s Weekly, Belinda Neal is pictured throughout a five-page spread, entitled “I will fight for my marriage”, by herself (except for a couple of old pics) in a Canberra hotel room. Della Bosca put Belinda last in his apology … Continue reading
Filed under Federal politics, Media, NSW politics
Skippy the bush kangaroo
Just got round to watching a doco on Skippy I’d taped on my VCR last week. Love the theme music but it’s such an earworm! There were 91 episodes made from 1966-8. It was filmed by English blokes who appreciated … Continue reading
Filed under I love Sydney, Movie/TV reviews, NSW politics
Why no one’s interested in politics
“Stress, celebrity worship and rising complacency are fuelling a growing political ignorance.” The Fun-Herald on why no one’s interested in politics. I think it’s because it takes so long to digest. It’s much quicker to get to grips with the … Continue reading
Filed under Federal politics, NSW politics, TULIP of the Week Award
