Melbournians march for working conditions
Contributed by Joe Montero Today’s Melbourne union rally against the Turnbull government’s war on workers was a massive success.
One Nation continues its game of self-destruct
Contributed by Joe Montero One Nation implodes, say the headlines. Maybe not quite. But the party is certainly in trouble.
Community sector says RoboDebt must go
The following is a joint statement was issued today (8 March 2017) and endorsed by a large group of community sector organisations. It calls for…
Be bold for change on International Women’s Day
Contributed from Victoria Around the world and in Australia, women have been participating in activities around International Women’s Day.
WikiLeaks begins releasing biggest ever tranche of CIA secrets
Contributed by Jim Hayes WikiLeaks has published a new tranche of documents that have been dubbed Vault 7
South African president is backing white owned land seizures
Contributed by Ben Wilson South African president Jacob Zuma has called on lawmakers to help seize white-owned land without compensation.
Vacant property tax expected to raise $80m in push to increase housing affordability
Contributed by Joe Montero The Andrews government’s move to impose a tax on those who leave properties unoccupied for more than 6 months in the…
Fracking industry is trying to overturn Victoria’s ban
Contributed from Victoria Daniel Young, the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party (SFFP) member in Victoria’s upper house, plans to introduce an amendment that will overturn the state’s present moratorium on…
Video: March to show you have no confidence in the Turnbull Government
Editorial comment On the weekend of March 15-16, Australians will listen to the call out and join in the streets to voice “no confidence,” in…
Video: Doing a Hollywood makeover on the White Helmets
The information here, is a compilation of several contributions made to The Pen by concerned readers.
