The Albanese government faces serious challenges
Contributed by Joe Montero Coming into office, the new Albanese Labor government faces some formidable challenges. The two most all-encompassing ones are an economy in…
Where do we go after throwing out the Morrison government?
Contributed by Joe Montero Saturday’s election produced the best result one could have hoped for. The Morrison government, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison personally suffered…
New York Times documents failure of U.S. in Ukrainemes shifts prowar narrative
According to John V Walsh (La Progressive 20 May22022), until recently a professor of of Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of Massachusetts, The New…
The housing affordability crisis being ignored in this election campaign
Contributed by Joe Montero Housing affordability has emerged as a key election issue. So it should. Major part of Australia faces the startling reality that…
Kevin Rudd slams the media’s “outrageous” election coverage
Like him or not. Support the Labor party or not and whatever you think of the Rudd Government, in this chat, former Prime Minister Kevin…
Israeli murder of prominent journalist condemned
Contributed by Jim Hayes Last Wednesday’s murder by Israeli forces of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, was ignored world’s political leaders eager to court…
Vote out Morrison and keep an eye on the future
Editorial opinion Australia goes to the polls on Saturday, and this election is more important than most. Australia’s interests are best served with the defeat of…
New South Wales government walks away from rail union talks over safety issue
Contributed from New South Wales After 5 weeks, talks between the NSW government and the Rail Tram and Bus Union have broken down. They ended abruptly,…
Votes do not have equal value in Australia
Contributed by Glen Davis If you ask people what they think democracy is, they’ll probably say the right to vote. Most people assume that one’s…
Julian Assange must not be handed over to the United States
Duncan Campbell, a former Guardian correspondent and writing form Los Angles in the United States makes the case (The Guardian 10 May 2022) that Julian…
