International
G7 gathering shows how useless they are
By Jim Hayes Leaders of the world’s biggest seven economies have just finished a summit in Biarritz, which is in France. The summit goes by the name of the G7.
Month: August 2019
International
The Hongkong protest movement is not what it has been made to appear to be
By Joe Montero When it comes to assessing a situation, it is wise to be careful and seek out the facts. This especially applies to events occurring overseas. They may not be as they first […]
Environment
Engineering company pulls out of Adani project
By Ugly It’s great to hear that a major engineering firm has decided to cut its ties with the Adani project at Abbott Point terminal and will refuse to work on the Carmichael coal mine.
Environment
Video: If we don’t work together we are going to die together
Roger Hallam talks about how the October Rebellion is based on the “movement of movements” theme and why this focus is crucial to our success. In his inimitable direct yet larrikin style, Roger emphasises that […]
International
Trump finally admits that the United States faces recession
By Joe Montero President Donald Trump has admitted that the United States faces the prospect of a recession, saying that this may be the short-term price of the trade war with China.
War
Australia joins in US led imperial ambitions in the Strait of Hormuz
By Jim Hayes Once again Australia’s government does what Uncle Sam tells it to do. This time, its to participate in military aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
Centrelink
Time for Centrelink to be scrapped and replaced
By Joe Montero The personal stories of mistreatment by Centrelink just keep on coming out, as the current system continues along in just the same way, mistreating perhaps hundreds of thousands of Australians.
International
Fiery protests erupt West Papua
Febriana Firdaus reports (Al Jazeera 19 August 2019) about what happened in West Papua during Indonesia’s Independence Day. West Papuans are fighting the occupation of their home. The unrest begun after Indonesian soldiers taunted students […]
Hate politcs
Some use freedom of religion as a cover for discrimination and domination
By Joe Montero I am reluctant to get into any debate about religion. Although not religious myself, I recognise the importance of respecting the views of those of faith. There is a lot we can […]
Rights
Morrison’s attack on GetUp is still on
By Ugly I have been a supporter of GetUp for some time and I make a regular financial contribution. Tens of thousands of people like me keep the online activist network alive.