Malcolm Turnbull wants to help the media barons
Contributed by Ugly The Turnbull Government is set to abolish broadcasting licence fees and repeal two out of three and 75 percent audience reach media…
The man who knows best has explained exactly how the EU will frustrate Brexit negotiations
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis writes (The Guardian 4 May 2017) about Brexit and what is in store for British prime Minister Theresa May,…
Malcolm Turnbull goes to the US and betrays Australia
Contributed by Jim Hayes The meeting of Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump was both disturbing and an embarrassment. For his part, Trump was in the…
Support Fairfax journalists
Editorial Comment The journalists strike at Fairfax is a just cause. They are not only fighting for their jobs. While this is important, theirs is…
Adani coal mine caught releasing contaminated water near the Great Barrier Reef
Contributed from Queensland Those aware of how the Adani companies operate will not be surprised to find that the giant coal mine operation in Queensland’s…
The Australian government wants to impose bank control over superannuation
Contributed by Joe Montero Superannuation funds have become significant players in in Australian economy and a large part of the money they old, comes from…
Rift in Antarctic ice shelf sprouts new branch
Brian Kahn (Live Science 3 May 2017) writes about a new rift in the Larcen C ice shelf in Antarctica, which is the latest significant change…
Fairfax journalists walk off the job
Contributed by a member of the Media Arts and Entertainment Alliance (MEAA) Fairfax met Press Freedom Day (3 May 2017) by announcing the cut of…
Video: John Pilger’s The Coming War on China
An interview with John Pilger about his documentary, The Coming War on China, outlines the major threat facing world peace today. Video from CGTN
Time to end vilification of people unemployed
Contributed from New South Wales The Australian Council of Social Service has called for an end to media attacks on people who are unemployed and…
