2019 - Page 9 of 18 - May Day Victoria

Scott Morrison declares intent to send industrial relations back to the Howard era

7 July 2019 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes We all knew it was coming. Scott Morrison has announced the introduction of new anti-union laws. And we can expect to see the worst that has been tried for a long time.

Out for a night to campaign for Julian Assange

24 June 2019 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Moving through Melbourne on an evening with a group of campaigners drumming up support for Julian Assange, was a great experience. It showed that there is a lot of support around town […]

Extinction Rebellion Australia holds a day of national action on climate emergency

24 June 2019 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Hundreds of people came out in Melbourne’s late last Friday afternoon (21 June). They blockaded the Bourke and Swanston Streets intersection in the city centre, then marched further north along Swanston Street, […]

Australia’s sick economy calls out for organising the economy in a different way

22 June 2019 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Perhaps some people are a bit tired of hearing about the weakness in the Australian economy. But alongside the emerging climate crisis, this is one of the two most challenging and important […]

Transport workers are being exploited

22 June 2019 Editor 0

From the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Transport and delivery workers in the gig economy are paid less, work more hours unpaid and are less satisfied than other workers, a major survey reveals today.

Trade war between the US and China is hotting up and threatens worse

22 June 2019 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes As the trade sanctions begin to bite and the Iran standoff hardens, the tension between the United states and China heats up.

Boy kept naked in a police cell showcases the wrong taking place

22 June 2019 Editor 0

by Adam Carlton The unfortunate reality is that the mistreatment of Australia’s First Nations continues is case after case. One would be too many. That a parade incidents keep on occurring, is a national disgrace.

Venezuela opposition leader and self-procliamed president’s subordinates caught in corruption scandal

22 June 2019 Editor 0

This following is based on a report published by Orlando Avendaño, editor in chief of anti-Maduro and politically right wing newspaper the PanAm Post. This and the inclusion of other information in this article by […]

Spectre of Iraq War and intelligence misuse raised at EU council meeting

22 June 2019 Editor 0

As the United states beats up the aggressive language against Iran and tightens the sanctions stranglehold, much of the world is becoming increasing nervous and even many of the nations traditionally close to the United […]

US Marines in Darwin could drag Australia into war

22 June 2019 Editor 0

From the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) A national peace group claims that the USA marines stationed in Darwin could drag Australia into war. The claim follows lengthy correspondence between IPAN, the Independent and […]

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Year: 2019

Scott Morrison declares intent to send industrial relations back to the Howard era

Out for a night to campaign for Julian Assange

Extinction Rebellion Australia holds a day of national action on climate emergency

Australia’s sick economy calls out for organising the economy in a different way

Transport workers are being exploited

Trade war between the US and China is hotting up and threatens worse

Boy kept naked in a police cell showcases the wrong taking place

Venezuela opposition leader and self-procliamed president’s subordinates caught in corruption scandal

Spectre of Iraq War and intelligence misuse raised at EU council meeting

US Marines in Darwin could drag Australia into war