John Pilger says it.

In all the coverage of the bombing of London, a truth has struggled to be heard. With honourable exceptions, it has been said guardedly, apologetically. Occasionally, a member of the public has broken the silence, as an East Londoner did when he walked in front of a CNN camera crew and reporter in mid-platitude. "Iraq!" he said. "We invaded Iraq and what did we expect? Go on say it."

Read John Pilger's commentary 'Truth Struggling' on the attacks in London here at ZNET.

support self-determination for indigenous people!

Interview with Gumilaroi Aboriginal Elder MICHAEL ANDERSON (one of the founders of the tent embassy) with Perth Indymedia Radical Radio (27 April 2005).

Discussing Aboriginal Nations, Self Management, Indigenous Sovereignty and a positive and powerful way forward for his people. "We intend to carry on our confrontation with the govermnent through peaceful dialogue... to be dealt with as a nation of people"

find it here:
MP3 at 4.9 mebibytes
[Interview - 14 Minutes - MP3 - 5MB - Creative Commons Usage]

signed up for unemployment benefits this morning and was told that i will accept any work that i am offered...

"Every Day Is Exactly The Same"
by Trent Reznor

I believe I can see the future
As I repeat the same routine
I think I used to have a purpose
But then again
That might have been a dream
I think I used to have a voice
Now i never make a sound
I just do what I've been told
I really don't want them to come around again

Oh, no

Everyday is exactly the same
Everyday is exactly the same
There is no love here and there is no pain
Everyday is exactly the same

I can feel thier eyes are watching
In case I loose myself again
Sometimes I think I'm happy here
Sometimes, yet I still pretend
I can't remember how this got started
But I can tell you exactly how it will end

Everyday is exactly the same
Everyday is exactly the same
There is no love here and there is no pain
Everyday is exactly the same

I'm writing on a little piece of paper
I'm hoping someday you might find
I'll hide it behind something
They won't look behind
I am still inside here
A little bit comes bleeding through
I wish this could have been any other way
But I just don't know- I don't know what else I can do!

Everyday is exactly the same
Everyday is exactly the same
There is no love here and there is no pain
Everyday is exactly the same

Terrorist bombs and the bridge walkers of Sydney

Michael Pascoe writes:

With Commissar Carr joining the bandwagon by proposing random handbag checks on trains – which would give people something to talk about aside from the ramshackle nature of NSW public transport – it's time to ask the big Sydney security question: what are those blokes in the fluoro vests stamped “SECURITY” actually supposed to be doing on the bridges?

For the benefit of the non-Sydney subscribers, ever since September 11 made us lerts but not larmed, we have had the benefit of security guards patrolling the pedestrian walkways over the Sydney Harbour and Anzac Bridges. Whatever the weather, 24 hours a day, the poor devils stroll back and forth as the traffic whips by. At least on the Harbour Bridge there is plenty of pedestrian traffic for company during the more pleasant hours, but the Anzac beat appears a lonely one – and mighty miserable when the wind howls and cold rain lashes in the dead of night.

And what are they doing? The official answer was something about protecting the bridge from terrorists, but with only a slightly criminal mind it's hard to imagine just how they would do it.

If I was intending to blow up a bridge, I don't think I would try jogging on with a couple of kilos of explosive in a backpack – that would be saved for the obvious soft targets the b*stards have been going after with the sole exception of September 11. We don't want to give our terrorist subscribers ideas, but let's just say I'd be thinking more along the lines of a truck and a lot more bang. And no matter how bright your vest, there's nothing a bloke on foot is going to be able to do about it.

So what's the vote on the bridge patrol men – a bit of window dressing that's wasting resources better used elsewhere, or a vital frontline warrior single-handedly holding together Sydney's infrastructure?

Bisexuality recognised and its enriching potential endorsed

BI PRIDE AUSTRALIA MEDIA RELEASE

July 19th 2005

Bi Pride Australia, the Bisexual community's peak lobby group, today welcomed a new study which supports the existence and legitimacy of bisexuality as a valid sexual orientation.
Presented at the British Psychological Society's Psychology of Women Section Conference, the study called on health professionals to recognise the existence of bisexual identity and to confront prejudices which render bisexuals invisible or portray them in a negative light. Spokesperson, Jen Van-Achteren, said "This study recognises the very real pressure, felt by bisexual people, from some in the heterosexual and gay communities to, pick a side and stick to it." "The lack of acceptance and understanding from both sides has detrimental effects on the wellbeing of bisexuals."

Spokesperson, Les Davidson, commented "While the study, conducted by Patricia Hudson, focused on bisexual women, anecdotally BPA finds bisexual men have a similar experience. In fact, in our opinion, bisexual men can often face more stigma and discrimination than women."

"The study suggests with support and acceptance bisexual people experience enhanced self esteem and the opportunity to experience enriching relationships."

"The findings also suggest an integral ingredient to higher self esteem is the need for genuine bisexual inclusion in the queer community."

For further information contact
Jen Van-Achteren on 0401 054 003 or Les Davidson on 0438 242 444.

keeping punk rock elite or stagnant???

CLASH-A-RAMA

Having previously presented tributes to Bowie, Elvis, Kylie and the 80's, BANG mainman DJ Ian Bell is happy to present a celebration of one of his favourite bands THE CLASH!

"The Clash at Thebby Theatre was one of the best concerts I have ever seen in my life," says Ian "Strummer put me on the guest list and they were electrifying and an absolute powerhouse and played for over three hours. After the house lights went up not one person left they hooted and hollered for more and Strummer and co kept coming back for encore after encore. they have so many fantastic songs to choose from CLASH-A-RAMA is going to be awesome" On WEDNESDAY JULY 27th ten bands will be performing their favourite Clash songs at

CLASH-A-RAMA at JIVE (181 Hindley St, City).

"The thing that has been great about these A-RAMA events is the sense of fun, both for the bands and the audiences. The bands are really enthusiastic and often turn in fantastic versions of songs that everybody loves. As most of the bands learn the songs especially for the night , it's often the only time you'll ever hear those bands doing those songs. This time we even have a band that has formed just to play this show".

The line-up was hotly contested for this one with Ian almost having to beat bands off with a stick. Playing on the night are The Ramonettes, Central Deli Band, The Fleck Allstars, The Saucermen, The Big Band, Kamikaze, Everest and Tunnel Visionaries, plus a few surprises. Each band plays three songs, and in between you'll hear Clash favourites, remixes, rarities and covers from your Radio Clash DJ's Ian, Rah and Old School Andy.

Admission is $5 at the door and proceeds go to Three D Radio.
Doors are at 8pm.