PERTHQUAKE
“I love big, ambiguous Perth events that not very many people go to,” remarked my companion dryly as we gazed around the lackluster event masquerading as a beer festival on Saturday, January 20. Having become interested after the inclusion of Seth Sentry in the live lineup (faithful Perthquake readers will know that your humble reviewer is rather infatuated with Mr Rubbery Bacon), it seemed reasonable to hope that the day would bring a few laughs and some good music.
Not so much.
We’ve all heard plenty about the proposed stop and search laws, and both Perthquake (previous article here) and Heads Will Roll (previous article here) are vehemently against these laws, as I’m sure many of you are. It doesn’t take long to think about some of the negative consequences of this law, just see the wall on the facebook group! To help the state government in their decision, and try and make them see why this law is not the answer you can do the following…
Join the facebook group Search For Your Rights here
Send a letter to the police minister (info on the Facebook group).
Sign the numerous petitions at UWA O-day, Shape nightclub, The Republic, Sapphire, and Dorcia.
If you’re interested then please make your voice heard.
You know that “other” feeling when you have experienced something truly awesome? You have spotted that the neighbour’s pool, braved a risky fence climb only to be rewarded by a cool refreshing dip and respite from the hot wheather. Unfortunately this great pleasure is tarnished by the fact that all you friends have decided it would be more wise to huddle around a pedestal fan and complain that it is hot. You end up getting pissed off (despite enjoying yourself) because they are missing out, and, of course the moment would be so much better if everybody could experience it, right?
Friday night Perth was invaded
Yes, children. Glitter Womb has moved to a more ’sexy’ neck of the woods due to lack of room down in freo.
Now we have a real chance to stretch our legs and give birth to a real great night.
There will be sets from your host FKNMIDAS – http://perthquake.com.au/blog/2009/11/fknmidas/
with support from the sonic wizardry of
MICKEY JUICE & PETROSEX
Enter through the “Shaft” lane from 10cm dilated —- till late and dance in this salubrious sanctuary, where people can be silly with out being threatened and berated by knobs.
It’s a special thing.
If you missed the first one…. (btw it was a corker!) Down at the X-Wray (tucked away on Essex street Fremantle) will be another night of Disco/Dancing/Drinking/Delirium
Featuring;
FKNMIDAS (JUKEBOXX, SHAPE,)
&
MIKEY JUICE (THE BUMP, SHAPE, LOVE SAVES FRIDAY)
Experience syntoms, claps and cowbells all for FREE
Colin Barnett has boldly proposed a new plan aimed at decreasing ‘crime,’ in Perth. The idea is to allow police to stop and search anyone, without suspected criminal activity, in Northbridge, Fremantle and beaches Mullalloo and Scarborough. The new legislation allows police to stop and search people (and vehicles) in these areas without having to prove reasonable suspicion that a crime has taken place. Barnett claims they’re going to be targeting people carrying weapons and drugs, I’m not sure they’re going to be able to tell who has a concealed weapon or drugs? These searches are aimed at being non-intrusive. I’m not entirely sure what is considered to be non-intrusive if they expect you’re concealing something? These searches are aimed at protecting families inn Northbridge. I’m not sure how many families are out in Northbridge and how many are the victims of violence whilst there?
Before you leave imagine the following… You’re a young designer who’s just started a job you’ve been dying to do. You’re out in Northbridge and the police want to stop and search you. Funnily enough your boss walks passed as you are being padded down. What do you say on Monday morning and how will your boss react?
As Heads will roll points out, where does this stop? If you’re concerned about your rights, there is information on who to voice your opinion to after the jump and a link to the facebook group directly below.
