From the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN)
The Federal Government has announced a $1.1 billion upgrade to the Northern Territory’s RAAF Base Tindal in a bid to expand Australia and the United States’ air force capabilities into the Indo-Pacific. Continue reading Expansion of Tindall air base may bring us closer to war
More than 800 people added their voice, calling out the racist Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph headlines that targeted the Chinese community, and demanding greater media accountability. Continue reading We’ve reported NewsCorp’s racist coverage to the Australian Press Council
As the hearing of the extradition application began at the Woolwich Crown Court in London, there is was no doubt that support for Julian Assange is rising in Australia and around the world.
Continue reading There is a groundswell of support for Julian Assange
Last week’s new ABS figures continue the gloomy outlook for the Australian economy, and especially for the prospects of an improvement in jobs and wages. Continue reading Wages not rising largely because of rising casual and insecure work
Continue reading UN lists companies linked to Israeli settlements in West Bank
The following words were written by rob Miller, a dairy farmer in new South Wales. He is convinced about what lies behind the devastating climate events of recent months and is calling on everyone to act on the climate emergency that is with us right now and suggests that others join the paint it yellow campaign. He is being supported by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Continue reading Paint it yellow for climate action
By Joe Montero
The Coalition is readying to use its construction industry industrial law, as a weapon against climate activists. Critics of this selective law have always pointed out that it was designed as a test case, designed be used elsewhere when required. Continue reading Government looks at using building industry law to crack down on environment activists
Fair Go For Pensioners (FGFP) in Victoria, an independent non- profit Coalition of community organisations, retired unionists and concerned individuals, has asked Australian and Victorian governments, through the relvant ministers, for urgent meetings to discuss a better deal in this year’s Federal and Victorian budgets, for pensioners and all other recipients of social security payments. Continue reading Pensioner group demands a fair go
We’re expected to believe a report from the PM’s buddy over the auditor-general on the sports rort – seriously? This reeks of a cover-up! It’s bloody shameful.
The way in which the Corona virus is being dealt with by some nations is a disgrace. Although it originated in China, it is not their fault. It can happen anywhere. Continue reading Using the Corona virus to vilify Chinese people is wrong
