South Australia announces battery storage to defend energy security
Contributed by Ugly Yesterday (14 March 2017), South Australia’s premier Jay Weatherill announced a new energy security plan, including a commitment to build 100 MW…
China warns Donald Trump against a trade war
Contributed by Joe Montero China has given American president Donald Trump a warning against pursuing a trade war.
Judge turns on ABCC for wasting time over minor incident
Contributed by Joe Montero Last Friday, Federal Court judge Tony North has blasted the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)
Mexico gets backing of Pacific Alliance partners over U.S. talks
This article is by Javiera Quiroga was published by Bloomberg (10 March 2017). The rise of Trump is not only of concern to Mexico. All…
Labour Day celebrates the battle for the eight-hour day
Contributed by Jim Hayes Today is Labour Day in Victoria. For many it is a day off work. Its importance however, is much greater than…
Government refuses to release report on work for the dole death
The following article by Tara Miko appeared in Toowoomba’s newspaper The Chronicle and has been referred to The Pen. Josh Park-Fing’s story deserves to be…
One Nation sails into disaster in West Australia election
Editorial comment One Nation’s plan for a political upset in Western Australia has failed.
UK government is creating a blackout around its role in torture in Iraq and Afghanistan
This article by Sophia Akram and published by The Canary (9 March 2017) provides an account of the unfolding British scandal over involvement in the…
Bill Leak left behind a legacy of hate and hurt for his victims
Contributed from Victoria Cartoonist Bill Leak has died at 61 of a suspected heart attack.
The United states sends troops to northern Syria
Contributed by Jim Hayes As fresh US forces move into northern Syria, ostensibly to take on ISIS, the real immediate objective is the control of…
