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"Indonesia Calling" Film, a Weapon of Struggle: On the Works of Joris Ivens - Sedane

Artien Utrecht examines Joris Ivens’s documentary work and his commitment to struggles for freedom. The article describes how “Indonesia Calling” recorded Australian trade union solidarity with Indonesia’s independence struggle.

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25 Oct 2026
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"Indonesia Calling" Film, a Weapon of Struggle: On the Works of Joris Ivens - Sedane

Artien Utrecht examines Joris Ivens’s documentary work and his commitment to struggles for freedom. The article describes how “Indonesia Calling” recorded Australian trade union solidarity with Indonesia’s independence struggle.

Author: Artien Utrecht Source: majalahsedane.org
Artien Utrecht Australia Netherlands Documentary cinema
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25 Aug 2026
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‘Red Unions’ or red herring: what’s behind the attack on RAFFWU?

On 12 August, Ben Carroll and the Victorian Labor Government set the wheels in motion for a legislative attack on RAFFWU. Perhaps we should have seen this coming but it was a shock to me to see a media release announcing the introduction of the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 …

Author: Sarah Missen Source: redblacknotes.com
Sarah Missen Australia Retail and food service RAFFWU
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19 Aug 2026
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Striking Pilbara

Coming up today, we'll have our regular Union News, looking at some of the industrial disputes happening around Australia.And our main interview today takes us to Western Australia's Pilbara.We're going to be talking about the recent industrial action by BHP workers at Port Hedland, and what it mig…

Author: Striking Pilbara Source: 3cr.org.au
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