Today we take a look at some of the research and actions around military spending on this continent as we mark the beginning of the month long Global Days of Action on Military Spending initiated by the International Peace Bureau.  First up we'll hear from Jaimie Jeffries, Co-convenor of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network Geelong and Vic South West and member of Defend Peace Djilang. Then from Mercedes Zanker and Jacob Grech lead researchers with Renegade Activists who educate on Australia’s role in the arms industry and presenters of A Friday Rave radio show on 3CR.Links:Paper Boats for Gaza  10am - 12pm, Sunday 12 AprilGeelong Islamic Community Centre Mosque24-26 Almanac St, Bell Park War or Public Housing – resist the push to defund essential services 6pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 16 April Blue Room - City of Melbourne's Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne