Heroin addicts plead for a safe injecting room and its safer for everyone
Contributed by Christiane Barro. This article first appeared in Mojo News (21 April 2017) Shamed heroin addicts on a number of drug-infested streets in Melbourne…
France’s presidential election and the fall of the two party system
Contributed by Joe Montero The first stage of France’s presidential; election has come and gone. Emmanuel Macron came on top with 24 percent of the…
Press freedom is under attack and in Australia too
This article, which was first published in the latest issue of The Walkley Magazine, was sent to us by a journalist and member of the Media Entertainment…
Climate Council report knocks down gas as a clean energy producer
Contributed by Joshua Smith A new report from the Climate Council that brought together leading experts,
Republic of West Papua’s open office day and the battle for independence
Contributed by Joe Montero On Saturday 22 April, the Melbourne office of the Federal Republic of West Papua held an open day.
Scientists take to the streets in defence of science
Contributed by Ben Wilson It is heartening to see so many scientists taking to the streets around the world. Big marches took place in many…
Amazon set to import bad labour practices in Australia
Contributed by Ugly Concern is building over the planned major move into Australia by controversial Internet company Amazon.
Community alliance statement to keep Australia out of US wars
Contributed by Joe Montero The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) is campaigning to keep Australia out of wars being waged by the United States…
Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the attack on science
From Science in America Leading up to the March for Science, Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the prominent scientists
The first eight hour day was won by the stonemasons in 1856 on this day
The 21 April marks the anniversary of the historic first win of the eight-hour day by the stonemasons in Melbourne. At a time when this…
