stephen blyth’s blog

Discussion around the morning tea table on Monday centred on the Child Poverty Action Group’s (CPAG) report on the Working for Families package. “Cut Price Kids” outlined the views of the group on the package announced in this years budget. As a member of the team implementing the changes required, I wanted to learn about […]

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Not only do the prestigious international Webby Awards have a category on activism but it is first on the list. It’s a reassuring sign that one of the core principles of the Internet - promoting free speech and citizen participation - has a strong heartbeat.
The winner of the 2004 Activism category is Tolerance.org, a website […]

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On Friday night Simon and I went along to the launch of “Radical Melbourne 2″ at the Trades Hall Bar. The place was packed with young and old toasting the book’s brother and sister writing team, Jeff Sparrow and Jill Sparrow. Although we missed the speeches, there was no mistaking the air of celebration.
The […]

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There was a pretty good turn-out for the 100th Melbourne Critical Mass. I estimated about 400 or so. There were people in wacky outfits, parents and with their kids, business types, bearded greenies and cycle enthusiasts.
After a ramble through some inner city streets, the ride headed west toward the Bolte Bride, a six lane link […]

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The conceptual thinking that has gone into this trailer was startlingly original compared without virtually everthing else on display at the sustainableLIVINGfestival.com. Set-up to support community events, the trailer comes equipped with plates, tressel tables, washing equipment and eco-friendly detergent. Dishwashing elbow grease is all that needs to be supplied by the people running an […]

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