Video: UN Special Rapporteur calls for Julian Assange to be freed
The United Nations special rapporteur on torture is warning that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is suffering from the effects of “psychological torture” due to his…
Queensland government moves to appease Adani and clear mine approval obstacles
Contributed from Queensland The Queensland state government has buckled under the pressure to back Adani’s ongoing attempt to build the Carmichael coal mine in the…
Election rorts point out that power is in the hands of a minority and change is needed
Contributed by Joe Montero The fallout from the recent election rorts, which undoubtedly helped the Liberal and National party coalition cling onto government, keeps on…
Longford’s ESSO dispute still defending jobs and proper pay for all
The following has been written by Troy Carter is the lead delegate for the Australian Manufacturing Union (AMWU) Victoria at the Exxon/UGL dispute in Longford….
Melbourne Extinction rebellion activists host collective ‘roar for the climate’
From Extinction Rebellion Extinction Rebellion are holding a large-scale collective ‘Roar for the Climate’ on Saturday, 1st June 2019, after Scott Morrison gave thanks to…
US – Iran tension fuelled by provocative language could lead to war
From the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) War could lead global economy into tailspin if price of oil surged upwards “Following the post-election conversation…
The truth about the HMAS Australia and the ANZAC mythology
Contributed by Glen Davis On 25 April was ANZAC day. This is a time when the ending of the Great War is celebrated, and this…
Video: What if the money is given to ordinary people instead of a billionaire?
This add from the British Labour Party provides a basic explanation of what would happen, if instead of providing more for the richest, going the…
EU election sees a decline in the dominance of the traditional parties
Contributed from Victoria Despite all the media hype about the so-called populist sweeping the European Union election, it did not materialise. But why are they…
Trade war with China brings the danger that we will all be drawn under
Contributed by Joe Montero The US trade war against China is continuing to build, and china makes it clear that it is not going to…
