Free supermarket opens its doors in Melbourne
Contributed from Victoria Melbourne’s popular not for profit restaurant Lentil As Anything has operated for years, based on using excess food that would otherwise be…
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Australians are showing signs of jacking up against rising poverty
Contributed by Joe Montero Australia is in serious trouble. Wages have not only stagnated. They provide for less than they used to. Most find that…
The Business Council is raising a $26 million war chest for the interests of big business
Contributed by Ugly A recent 7.30 report program broke the story that big corporations headed by the Business Council of Australia, are raising a $26…
Video: How the Black Panthers revolutionised U.S. healthcare
What this video shows is of importance, and not only to African Americans in the United states. It has global significance for two reasons. The…
Sydneysiders to call for better public transport and less spending on toll roads
Contributed from New South Wales A wide coalition of community groups have come together in Sydney to protest the state of public transport in the…
Ban of Eureka flag is against the real Australian identity
Contributed by Jim Hayes The ban imposed by the Australian Building and Construction Commission on building sites and the promised punishing employers who do not…
The passing of Simon Millar is a blow to all who knew him
Contributed by Joe Montero I was saddened on hearing of the sudden death of an old acquaintance. His name was Simon Millar and our association…
The date for Australia Day will change
Contributed by Jim Hayes This year’s Australia Day confirmed that public support for changing the date is growing and it’s inevitable that there will eventually…
Australia Day should not insult the First Australians and honour a foreign flag
Contributed by Joe Montero Feedback from my previous article on Australia Day has attracted supportive feedback. Since it was published there has also been a…
What it really means to be Australian
Contributed by Joe Montero As 26 January approaches each year, the argument over whether this day is the appropriate occasion to commemorate Australia’s nationhood rises….
